Experts Speak
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January 27, 2025
Bhargavastra, Pinaka III & Golden Eagle
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India is making significant strides in indigenous defence development with the successful testing of advanced weapon systems, aimed at strengthening the operational readiness of the Indian Armed Forces
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January 27, 2025
New War Doctrine and Vision 2047
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Officially to be released by mid-2025, 'Vision 2047' is a long-term plan that aims to define the role of the Armed Forces in 2047 and guide preparations for future conflicts
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January 14, 2025
India-Indonesia Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The India-Indonesia friendship, elevated to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018, has widened bilateral relations to include defence industry collaboration, science, and technology
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January 14, 2025
Make in India Small Arms
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Major developments in the private defence manufacturing sector have demonstrated their capability to domestically manufacture small arms for the Indian Armed Forces
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December 26, 2024
Visit of Sri Lankan President
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)President Dissanayake's first state visit to India after Sri Lanka's recent elections focused on reconciliation, development, and defence cooperation
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December 20, 2024
The Pushback
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The pushback against the global elite's agenda is now unfolding silently and powerfully through the democratic process of voting
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December 12, 2024
Tushil Boosts Indian Naval Power Further
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Indian Navy is steadily augmenting its underwater, surface and aviation capabilities for a comprehensive naval deterrence
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December 12, 2024
The Invisible Factor
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Chimera, a Chinese metamaterial, promises invisibility across microwave, visible light, and infrared frequencies, inspired by chameleons, glass frogs, and bearded dragons
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November 27, 2024
Showtime – Dnipro and Zhuhai
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Both Russia and China have demonstrated superior hypersonic weapon capabilities, leaving the US and NATO striving to catch up in a rapidly advancing arms race
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November 27, 2024
India-China Defence Ministers Meet
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun met for the first time after the India-China deal to resume patrolling in eastern Ladakh
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November 27, 2024
Hypersonic & Drone Wars
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India's hypersonic and drone capabilities are advancing but still require substantial development for credible deterrence against regional adversaries
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November 27, 2024
Integrated War and the Info Deluge
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The scale of data coming from thousands of sources is overwhelming, necessitating innovative systems like Human-Machine Teams and AI Walls to process intelligence effectively
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November 22, 2024
1000 Days and Counting
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The war in Ukraine has entered a potentially dangerous phase, with the US approving the use of ATACMS missiles for attacks farther into Russia, escalating tensions
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November 15, 2024
Why a Trump Win Matters
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, achieved despite formidable opposition and alleged deep-state interference, could prompt sweeping reforms in governance. His approach is expected to diverge sharply from past administrations, focusing on global challenges such as the Ukraine war, Middle East instability, radicalism, and tensions with China and Russia.
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November 14, 2024
China's Damning Cyber Prowess
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Chinese hacking group 'Salt Typhoon,' linked to China's Ministry of State Security, has conducted extensive cyber-espionage operations targeting US telecommunication infrastructure, political figures, and national security officials
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November 14, 2024
Whither DRDO Restructuring?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Despite forming 13 specialised committees for implementing the reforms, internal resistance from senior DRDO officials has significantly hindered progress, with reports indicating that the restructuring process is largely on hold
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November 14, 2024
Autonomous Platforms in Sea Warfare
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Indian Navy has successfully tested indigenous autonomous weaponised boat swarms (AWBS) with plans to deploy these for maritime and inland water security
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November 14, 2024
Make in India C295 Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The C295 will replace the aging Avro-748 fleet, modernising the Indian Air Force's transport capabilities and enhancing maritime surveillance and reconnaissance roles for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard
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October 26, 2024
BRICS Signals New World Order
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, highlighted the bloc's growth and resistance to Western financial hegemony, and with 13 new nations added as Partner Countries, showing the increasing global influence of BRICS
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October 26, 2024
Space-Based Surveillance (SBS) & BMD
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The SBS-III project, costing ₹26,968 crore, is expected to be completed in a decade and will provide dedicated surveillance capabilities for India's armed forces across land, sea, and air.
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October 26, 2024
India's Nuclear–Powered Submarines
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The SSNs will be 10,000-tonne vessels, powered by advanced pressurized water nuclear reactors, equipped with torpedoes and cruise missiles, and will feature endurance and stealth capabilities, making them difficult to detect and ideal for power projection
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October 26, 2024
Indo-US Semiconductor Fab
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The fab will reportedly be the world’s first “multichip military fab,” manufacturing chips for applications in night vision, missile seekers, space sensors, drones, military communication, radar, and renewable energy
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October 25, 2024
BRICS for Global Equity
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The BRICS Kazan summit has laid the groundwork for a more equitable world order, with plans for a unified clearing system, a BRICS Commodity Exchange, and a gold-backed BRICS currency
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October 14, 2024
First Tri-Service Future Warfare Course
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The United Service Institution of India (USI) conducted the first-ever Tri-Service Future Warfare Course, focusing on niche technologies for Armed Forces officers, conceptualised by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan
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October 14, 2024
China's Cyber Spy-Sabotage Network
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India's dependence on Chinese electronic components and machinery poses a significant risk, as China could potentially carry out extensive sabotage at critical moments
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October 14, 2024
India-Maldives Relations Reset
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to India signalled a reset in India-Maldives relations, following his earlier “India Out” stance during the Presidential race
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October 14, 2024
PLA's AI-Enabled Influence Operations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The PLA justifies its social media manipulation efforts based on the perception that the US aims to undermine the CCP regime, leading to the development of AI-driven strategies, including social bots
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October 14, 2024
Litani's Litany of Woes
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Lebanon, marked by decades of conflict, foreign occupation, internal strife, and the current influence of Hezbollah, has rendered the state dysfunctional. Despite brief periods of peace, Lebanon's challenges persist, driven by regional power struggles, radical militias, and external interventions.
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September 28, 2024
Sixth QUAD Leaders' Summit
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The QUAD Leaders adopted the Wilmington Declaration, which outlined tangible projects benefiting partner countries across the Indo-Pacific
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September 28, 2024
Weaponised Electronic Devices
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Mossad operation demonstrated that all smart gadgets, or 'Internet of Things' devices, can be weaponised, opening a new phase of low-cost 5th Generation Warfare
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September 28, 2024
3D Printing in War
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Additive manufacturing, already adopted by the US military, offers flexibility, cost savings, and reduced logistical challenges by enabling the production of spare parts and tools on-demand
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September 23, 2024
Sri Lanka Turns a Page
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP) - a Marxist political party, was elected as Sri Lanka's new President, with policy pledges of tough anti-corruption measures, bigger welfare schemes and slashing taxes
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September 19, 2024
Putin & Lee Kuan
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)While Putin is often portrayed as a dictator with imperial ambitions, some argue his achievements for Russia bear similarities to Lee Kuan Yew's governance of Singapore
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September 14, 2024
Theaterisation on Anvil
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The broad theaterisation plan includes a Northern Theatre Command for the China border, a Western Theatre Command for the Pakistan border, and a Maritime Theatre Command for the Indian Ocean Region
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September 14, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Military
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)AI integration in the military domain raises significant legal, security, and ethical concerns, especially regarding transparency, accountability, and bias, amplified in high-risk military contexts
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September 14, 2024
UUVs and Project-76 Submarines
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Indian Navy is preparing for future warfare by upgrading its unmanned underwater capabilities and building six next-generation diesel-electric attack submarines Project-76 (P-76)
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September 5, 2024
A September Revolution
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The German provincial elections could be remembered as the beginning of a broader political shift, influencing electoral agendas in other countries
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August 30, 2024
India's Balancing Act: Managing Strategic Dilemmas
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)In a rapidly evolving world, India's foreign policy pragmatism allows it to navigate complex global dynamics, seeking support from one or more great powers while retaining strategic autonomy
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August 25, 2024
Visit of Prime Minister Modi to Poland and Ukraine
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The visit was timed to balance India's ties with both Russia and the US, especially following Modi's Russia visit and the backlash from both Ukraine and the US
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August 25, 2024
Bad Vibes from Bangladesh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which is pro-Pakistan and pro-China, is expected to gain influence, possibly canceling pacts signed with India, while China continues to provide military equipment and support to Bangladesh's armed forces
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August 25, 2024
Defence Minister Visits USA
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)During the visit, Rajnath Singh invited US defence companies to collaborate with Indian partners to accelerate the “Make in India” programme, aiming for joint co-development and co-production in defence technologies
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August 25, 2024
Navy's New ASBM and AUV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Indian Navy is swiftly enhancing its defensive capabilities by developing anti-ship ballistic missile systems for naval protection and autonomous underwater vehicles for sub-surface reconnaissance.
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August 15, 2024
State Visit of Vietnam's Prime Minister
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)During the visit, Prime Minister Modi highlighted Vietnam as an 'important partner' in India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision, underscoring the strong coordination between the two countries on regional matters
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August 15, 2024
Indian Navy's Quest for Nuclear Submarines
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India's focus on nuclear submarines has intensified, especially after the end of the Russian Akula class submarine lease in 2021, leaving the Indian Navy without an SSN (nuclear attack submarine) in its fleet
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August 12, 2024
East Pakistan: Re-launched
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had claimed a few months back that 'conspiracies' were being hatched to topple her government and that she may be assassinated just like her father
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August 6, 2024
Making Sense of the Riots in Britain
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Anger on the streets has been piling up for a variety of reasons, including the failure of authorities to address the vulnerability of the local white population to migrants' crime
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July 23, 2024
First Defence Budget of NDA 3.0
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)In her seventh Union Budget presentation on July 23, 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced no change in defence allocation from the ₹6.21 lakh crore allocated in the interim budget five months earlier, despite threats to India's national security increasing by the day
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July 23, 2024
DEWS and EMP Weapons
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The significance of these capabilities cannot be overstated, as they hold the potential to reshape the landscape of defence technology and significantly enhance operational capabilities
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July 23, 2024
Camcopter S-100 under 'Make in India'
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Production of the Camcopter S-100 under the 'Make in India' initiative will boost India's military capabilities, supporting operations in challenging terrains and extreme climatic conditions
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July 23, 2024
Indo-Russian Joint Defence Ventures
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Indo-Russian bilateral relationship is described as time-tested, with Russia remaining a priority in India's foreign policy, highlighted by the agreement on military technical cooperation for the 2021-2031 decade
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July 11, 2024
22nd India-Russia Annual Summit
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)During the bilateral and delegation-level discussions, both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin appreciated the time-tested India-Russia relations based on trust, mutual understanding and strategic convergence, as also agreeing to make all efforts to optimise full potential of the strategic partnership
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June 28, 2024
Europe Goes Downhill
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Europe grapples with mounting divisions within the European Union and NATO, while facing a barrage of challenges on multiple fronts
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June 25, 2024
India-US Review iCET Progress
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visited India to conduct the first annual review of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), a collaboration between the two countries in advanced technological domains
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June 25, 2024
Indigenous ULUAV & SMG
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)These ULUAV and SMG orders highlight the growing prowess of local firms in innovating and demonstrates their capability to develop advanced defence technologies
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June 25, 2024
Rafale Marine for Indian Navy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)France is India's closest strategic partner in Europe, and the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Indian Navy is being negotiated, aiming to boost India's naval air power and carrier-borne capabilities.
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June 25, 2024
State visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The highlight of Sheikh Hasina's visit was holding discussions with Narendra Modi and signing seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and renewing three previous agreements to solidify the bilateral relationship further.
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June 11, 2024
NDA 3.0 and Defence Allocations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)With India already a $5 trillion economy and aiming for $7 trillion by 2030, an annual defence budget of 4-5 per cent of GDP is needed through the next decade.
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June 11, 2024
Drone Wall
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The goal of the drone wall is to use drones and other technologies to protect borders against provocations from unfriendly countries and to prevent smuggling.
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June 10, 2024
India Votes for Vikas
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)India's economy has grown remarkably since 1991, transforming from $266 billion to $4.15 trillion, surpassing countries like France and the UK, and becoming the 3rd largest economy in PPP terms
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May 27, 2024
Dhaka in Dragon Shadow
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)China has significantly equipped the Bangladesh military, providing tanks, frigates, fighter jets, and submarines, recently completing the construction of the largest submarine base in South Asia
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May 27, 2024
China's Fujian & India's IAC-2
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)China's naval expansion underscores its strategic ambitions, necessitating India to bolster its maritime combat potential to maintain a balanced posture in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
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May 27, 2024
DRDO Restructuring on Track
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Transforming the DRDO into an efficient and agile R&D entity is vital for boosting India's defence manufacturing, increasing self-reliance, reducing imports, and achieving a defence export target of ₹35,000 crore by 2025
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May 27, 2024
India's Sittwe-Chabahar Combo
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)With operational control over Sittwe Port in the east and Chabahar Port in the west, India strengthens its strategic presence in the region, ensuring diversified trade routes and bolstering its geopolitical stance
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May 27, 2024
India-UK Defence Talks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Aero-engines, electric propulsion, missiles, power-packs, and maritime systems were identified as some of the focus areas of joint work
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May 27, 2024
Zia & Raisi: Uncanny Parallels
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The deaths of President Raisi of Iran and General Zia-ul-Haq of Pakistan in air accidents delayed the nuclear programmes of their respective countries by at least a decade, benefiting Israel, which opposes their acquisition of nuclear weapons
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May 14, 2024
China Breaks Up Strategic Support Force (SSF)
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Recent military reforms in China include the restructuring of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), with the disbandment of the Strategic Support Force (SSF) and the establishment of three independent branches: the Information Support Force (ISF), the Cyberspace Force, and the Aerospace Force
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May 14, 2024
Genetic Weaponry
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is executing a plan to build a DNA database on every person on the planet with the intention of using genetic data for engineering new weapons and surveillance technologies
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May 14, 2024
Indigenous Drone Manufacturing
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 event, hosted by the Indian Air Force and the Drone Federation of India, showcased the participation of over 75 drone startups from across the country, indicating a burgeoning interest and activity in this sector
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May 14, 2024
The NATO Circus@75 & the War in Ukraine
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Despite its 75 years of existence, NATO is faltering in its mission to safeguard Europe, as Ukraine continues to struggle in the war against Russia, even with NATO's comprehensive support
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May 7, 2024
Humbug in Hamburg
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)From refugees to radicals, the recent protests in Hamburg show the stark irony and the hidden agendas behind the anti-Gaza protests
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April 26, 2024
India Gets Sittwe Port Operation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India is securing its seas with maritime infrastructure development in the Indian Ocean Region
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April 26, 2024
Reviewing Air Defence
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Iran's aerial strike on Israel unveils global air defence realities and vulnerabilities
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April 26, 2024
Indigenous Missiles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Empowering India's defence & security, indigenous missiles soar high
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April 26, 2024
Sea Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Charting sustainable seas with India's solar-powered USV and the future of underwater defence
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April 26, 2024
Augmenting Military Helicopter Fleet
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)From Ukraine's frontlines to India's skies, a journey through Helicopter warfare and future strategies
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April 26, 2024
AI Generated Kills
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The use of AI on the battlefield is adouble-edged sword of innovation and risking human lives
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April 13, 2024
China Clenches Colombo
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Charting the complex interplay between India, Sri Lanka, and China in the Indo-Pacific
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April 13, 2024
Indigenous Laser Weapon System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Directed Energy Weapons are redefining military strategies worldwide
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April 10, 2024
Mayhem in Moscow
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The Moscow terror attack reflects an intricate interplay of tangled global power dynamics
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March 27, 2024
Muizzu's Shuffle
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Maldives' strategic balancing act in a sea of diplomacy
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March 27, 2024
Drone Interceptors
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India's Cutting-Edge Response to Drone Threats
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March 19, 2024
Financing America's Wars
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Decoding the nexus of global politics and economics with a look at the power of US Dollar, its role in modern day conflicts, and the shifting new world order
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March 14, 2024
More Wings to Navy, IAF and ICG
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India's strategic expansion sets sail for defence reinforcement
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March 14, 2024
Shielding Warships
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Deployment of IUHDSS, NADS and Shakti systems enhances the Indian Navy's combat preparedness against evolving aerial threats
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March 14, 2024
Military Jetpack and HAPS
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Next-Gen defence with DRDO's Electric Jetpack Prototype and High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS)
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March 14, 2024
Restructuring DRDO
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Transforming DRDO will chart a new course for enhanced indigenous defence capabilities
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March 14, 2024
Upgrading Armed Forces Combat Capabilities
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Bolstering India's war fighting ability with precision, power and innovation
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March 1, 2024
MILAN 2024 – the Twelfth Edition
By Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla (Retd)Displaying harmony on the high seas, Exercise MILAN 2024 showcases global maritime solidarity amidst rising challenges
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March 1, 2024
Is London Going the Lebanon Way?
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)London's current struggles with identity and internal strife draws parallels with the turbulent history of Lebanon, tracing its path from prosperity to peril
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February 27, 2024
India Triumphs – Qatar Releases Navy Men
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Defying diplomatic odds, India's remarkable rescue mission in Qatar results in securing the release of all eight Naval Veterans
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February 27, 2024
Survey Ship Sandhayak & SAMHO ATGM
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, particularly with China's assertive naval presence, India bolsters its naval capabilities and arms development
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February 23, 2024
Ukraine Self-destructs
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)As the Russia-Ukraine war enters into the third year, we look at the human toll and Ukraine's tragic saga trapped in Global power plays
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February 16, 2024
Gaza: Negotiators' Nightmare
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Chasing the elusive solution for peace under the shadow of conflict
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February 13, 2024
Indo-French Defence Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Strengthening bonds lead India-France strategic partnership to new heights
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February 13, 2024
Innovations Reshaping the Future of War
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Navigating the Next Generation of Warfare with Railguns, Hypersonic Shells, and Autonomous Drones
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February 13, 2024
US MQ-9B Drones For India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Securing India's borders from the above with a strategic leap into Unmanned Aerial dominance
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February 12, 2024
Interim Defence Budget 2024-25 — An Analysis
By Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla (Retd)Navigating the realities of India's Defence Budget and charting the road ahead
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January 29, 2024
Womanpower in Uniform: Republic@75
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)India takes a big stride into the future as Women Warriors lead the charge in India's 75th Republic Day Celebration
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January 27, 2024
Chinese-Checkers in Maldives
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)With its relationship with India facing headwinds, Maldives chart a new diplomatic course, embracing a strategic pivot amidst the rising tide of Chinese influence
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January 27, 2024
Quantum Communications for Armed Forces
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Concrete steps are being taken for integrated and advanced secure communication solutions in the evolving landscape of modern warfare
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January 27, 2024
More Military Innovations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Indian Military unleashes cutting-edge technology in its journey towards self-sufficiency and strategic advancements
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January 27, 2024
Drones in AI Shadow
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Unveiling the challenges and opportunities in the era of advanced military technology
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January 27, 2024
India-UK Maritime Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Charting a course for Indo-Pacific security, UK's Littoral Response Group and Carrier Strike Group will visit the region in the near future
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January 27, 2024
TAPAS UAV Project Dropped
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The demise of TAPAS BH-201 Drone project raises questions on India's military technological advancements
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January 13, 2024
Maldivian Backfill
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India needs to navigate the ongoing geopolitical currents in Maldives and the growing shadow of China in the region, keeping its own strategic interests in mind
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January 13, 2024
Women in Frontline Combat
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Navigating challenges and unveiling the realities of gender inclusion in India's armed forces
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January 13, 2024
Indigenous Rifle, UAV and Counter UAV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Atmanirbhar Bharat is soaring as indigenous UGRAM assault rifle and Drishti 10 Starliner drone mark major advances in domestic defence technology
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January 13, 2024
Sea Rescue by MARCOS
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Indian Navy's daring rescue mission and increased vigilant stand against Pirates and drone strikes in the Arabian Sea
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January 10, 2024
India's Strategic Islands
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)From tourist havens to strategic assets, unlocking the potential of India's islands, harnessing them for prosperity and security
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December 27, 2023
Is America Double Timing India?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Evaluating the intricate landscape of India-US relations amidst the complexities of defence, trade, and geopolitical challenges
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December 27, 2023
Boosting Innovations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Innovations under Make in India are bridging defence and technology
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December 27, 2023
Sea Power & Exercise MILAN 2024
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Indian Ocean, comprising 19.5 per cent of the global ocean area and surrounded by 38 littorals, is becoming a focal point of conflict, particularly with increasing Chinese focus
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December 27, 2023
Defence Budget 2024-25
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The next defence budget needs to navigate challenges while prioritising modernisation and a shift towards proactive deterrence
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December 26, 2023
Let's Feel Happy
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Amidst the global chaos, upheaval, and turbulence of 2023, India stands resilient, shining as a beacon of hope
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December 20, 2023
Israel – Blurred Lines of Perception
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Beyond the headlines, carefully choreographed between fact and fiction, are the orchestrated narratives trying to shape the public opinion on Israel and Palestine
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December 11, 2023
Pannun Affair — America's Double Standard
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)A closer look at the dynamics of India's security paradigm, plagued by double standards of the West
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December 11, 2023
Powering Military Combat Capability
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Major boost for India's military capability as the defence landscape is set for a paradigm shift with mega deals on the horizon
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December 11, 2023
Second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Amid rising regional challenges, India plans to secure its seas with ambitious plans for indigenous Aircraft Carriers
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November 29, 2023
Gaza War – Not About Terror Alone
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Reasons for the ongoing battle in Gaza go way beyond the terror attack of Hamas, and if allowed to continue, can have global ramifications
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November 29, 2023
Major Defence Updates – Logistics Makeover to Tank Killers
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Innovations in military logistics, drones and autonomous technology are transforming India's defence landscape
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November 29, 2023
Military Inducting Nirbhay, Pralay Missiles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India strengthens defence arsenal as Nirbhay and Pralay missiles join Armed Forces in a strategic upgrade
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November 29, 2023
Fourth ASW Warship Launched
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India advances naval power as new anti-submarine craft is launched and INS Vikrant attains full operational status
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November 29, 2023
Navigating the Indo-Pacific Chessboard
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Unraveling the Geopolitical and Strategic shifts from Maldives to Bay of Bengal
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November 27, 2023
The Spillover from Myanmar
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)India to navigate the complex North-east region's dynamics urgently and address the growing challenges emanating from Myanmar's unrest
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November 14, 2023
Terror Time in Pakistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Pakistan grapples with escalating attacks and regional tensions as Security Forces face massive surge in violence
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November 14, 2023
Securing the Skies
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)In a surge skywards, India reinforces its defence with Rafale-Marine Jets and Hermes 900 StarLiner Drones
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November 14, 2023
Revitalising India's Manufacturing Sector
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Opportunities, Challenges, and Critical Imperatives of Defence Manufacturing in India
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November 6, 2023
Humanitarian Crises Boil Over
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)There are many voices that remain unheard in the current humanitarian crisis sweeping the globe
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October 31, 2023
Lessons from the Israel-Hamas War
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Unraveling the Complex Lessons from the Israel-Hamas Conflict
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October 31, 2023
Drones, Anti-Drone and Robotics
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has ordered comprehensive study on UAVs and Armoured Helicopters for All Three Services. The studies, undertaken by tri-service teams, are meant to optimise the number of platforms required as well as the resources and avoid duplication.
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October 31, 2023
Indigenous Destroyer 'Imphal' Delivered
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities reach new heights with the delivery of INS Imphal, the third P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer
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October 23, 2023
Global Hotspots: Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)A closer look at the current geopolitical flashpoints and India's balancing act
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October 14, 2023
Change of Guard in Maldives
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Shifting Tides in the Indian Ocean as Maldives elects Pro-China President and navigates a new course
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October 14, 2023
The Challenge at Sea
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India is navigating troubled waters with escalating Chinese Naval Presence in the Indian Ocean Region
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October 14, 2023
Target – Global Drone Hub
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Innovations, Challenges, and Future Prospects of a Drone Revolution in India
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October 14, 2023
19th Asian Games & Indian Military
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India Shines Bright with Record-breaking Performance at 19th Asian Games
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October 9, 2023
Middle East Up in Flames
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The incursion of Hamas fighters into Israel has left the Middle East in a state of flux despite the recent diplomatic alliances redefining the region's landscape
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September 22, 2023
Trudeau's Canada, Terror & Western Retribution
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Unraveling the web of Trudeau's allegations and the complex realities of India-Canada relations
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September 22, 2023
Indigenous Railgun
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Pioneering the Future of Military Technology with Railguns and Laser Weapons
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September 22, 2023
Sukhoi, LCA and More
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Charting a course for self-sufficiency and strengthening India's defence arsenal
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September 20, 2023
Neocolonial Capitalism
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)From Exploitation to Empowerment, Charting a Course to Global Economic Equity
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September 14, 2023
India-Saudi Arabia Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India and Saudi Arabia Forge a New Era of Economic and Strategic Partnership
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September 14, 2023
New Systems, Weapons, Equipment, Gear
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Empowering India's Armed Forces with cutting-edge acquisitions for enhanced Security
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September 14, 2023
Warmate Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Empowering India's defence with a Drone-driven Future
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September 11, 2023
G20 Delhi Summit — Inclusive Declaration
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The G20 Summit 2023 in Delhi sets a global precedent by charting a unified course for a shared future
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September 11, 2023
G20 Heralds a New Future
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)India played host to the world and charted a new course in global geopolitics at a highly successful G20 Summit
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September 5, 2023
G20: At Least Let Them Talk
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The upcoming G20 Summit will hope for a constructive dialogue between member countries to navigate global challenges and bridge the divide in a shifting World Order
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August 31, 2023
INS 'Vindhyagiri', Support Ships, PRV & SSNs
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Strengthening India's Naval Arsenal and Charting its Maritime Future
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August 31, 2023
Private Sector Drone SAR
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Unlocking India's Sky with Cutting-Edge Drone SAR Technology
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August 31, 2023
Drone Squadron, MCA Barges for Navy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Navigating the Future, Indian Navy explores the Unmanned Frontier
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August 28, 2023
BRICS Blows the Bugle
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Exploring the implications, tensions, and challenges in an expanded BRICS alliance
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August 23, 2023
Old Rivals, New Theatre
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Exploring the Enduring Rivalry Between US and Russia Across Ages
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August 14, 2023
Is China Gearing for More Conflict?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)China's Military Buildup Signals Growing Concerns in the Region
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August 14, 2023
Malware and Spyware
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)China's Disruptive Cyber Campaign Puts National Security at Risk, Prompting Global Concerns
