Indian Defence Review (IDR), quarterly journal, the brainchild of former captain of the Indian Army, was launched on January 1, 1986 as a logical continuum to Lancer established in 1979, the first Indian publishing house dedicated to put forward the military experience and point of view.

Dec 8, 2023 · Economic liberalization in the defense production sector came in 2001 by allowing full private sector participation and FDI up to 26%. The GOM recommendation after the Kargil war suggested creation of NTRO (National Technical Research Organisation) for centralized intelligence gathering, positioning a CDS to give single point military advice to the RM (Raksha Mantri – Defence Minister).

Feb 26, 2023 · Being Ready and Relevant . Given the nature of emerging national security threats and challenges, some of which are not clearly discernible, there is a need to build sufficient theoretical rigour and learning among India’s defence policy makers and practitioners in order to contextualise and address the problem of military readiness, both at …

Feb 3, 2025 · Scientists have uncovered a vast underground biosphere filled with microbial life thriving miles beneath the Earth's surface—a discovery that defies expectations and redefines our understanding of where life can exist.…

Feb 2, 2025 · A Bering Air flight has gone missing over Alaska’s icy waters, prompting a large-scale search operation. Authorities are battling harsh weather as they race to locate any possible survivors.

Apr 30, 2021 · India’s “tensions” and “rivalry” with Pakistan and China are among the main reasons for its increased military expenditure. India’s military spending grew by 6.8 percent to $71.1 billion in 2019, according to the SIPRI report on “Trends in …

Jan 29, 2024 · India’s defense production for the year 2022-23 was over $15 billion (Indian Defense Ministry). India is currently manufacturing some of its own planes, guns and ships like the fighter plane (Tejas), submarines (Scorpene and Arihant class), tanks (Arjun), artillery guns (Dhanush and ATAGs), corvettes, frigates, missile destroyers, and even an aircraft carrier.

Feb 12, 2024 · From borders to boardrooms, your path is clear, Leading the world with courage, year after year. India’s foreign policy trajectory has undergone a transformative journey, marked by a departure from Cold War-era alignments and a …

Feb 20, 2023 · Source: Author’s own, using data from Standing Committe on Defence, 26th Report. While such a shortfall might give an impression that the defense services are generally deprived of funds which can impinge on their operational preparedness, the reality is that allocation has never been an issue in the event of operational need.

Mar 14, 2024 · The recent induction of MH-60 R Helicopters and deployment of INS Jatayu in the Lakshadweep area by the Indian Navy will strengthen India’s maritime prowess in the Indian Ocean Area and enhance its reputation as a security provider in the region.The post-2022 has seen increasing concern by nations over the questio n of strategic edge about Maritime Security as the centre of International ...