Category: Cover Story

Submarine construction program of Indian Navy Caught in the shoal of stagnation-cum-depletion over decades the Indian Navy fleet of submarines it appeared had entered a phase of self-sustaining, steady growth. Two production lines of nuclear and conventional diesel-electric submarines are functional but if gaps in the kind of weapons they will carry persist, the full […]

Night vision technology and its significance It is no more a secret that in any future conflict there will be no rest for the soldiers and they will have to keep the operations going even during the nights. An essential component of progressing operations in such a manner is the ability of troops to operate […]

Warship construction and naval technology A plan to double the fleet strength of the Indian Navy over a ten-year period beginning 2013 has been in the implementation stage for the past four years. In a long-gestation industry ideas begin to flow at least 20 years in advance. While there is no doubt that the Indian […]

Satellites and cyber warfare capabilities Since there is a growing dependence on satellites for maintaining daily life and to conduct a modern war, the opponents are creating a powerful tool to counter by employing hacking technologies which can reduce everything to a standstill within seconds. It is becoming increasingly evident that any future war between […]

Soldier modernization and FINSAS Going by published material it appears that the future infantry soldier of the Indian Army has already received all that his heart desired by way of the most modern weapons and equipment required to fight a ‘hybrid’ war of combined conventional and sub-conventional features. From ten different sources around the world […]

Anti submarine warfare operations and modern naval strategy The anti submarine warfare operations are gaining a strong foothold as nations are facing acute threat from advancement of new technologies and more stealthy submarines which can defeat enemy defences easily. Recently, India and United States enhanced their naval cooperation as these types of basic engagements will […]

AERO INDIA : Defence start-ups in India and challenges Today, start-ups depict the growing entrepreneurial culture encouraging youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. Start-ups are increasingly achieving success in every sector-be it technology, healthcare, e-Commerce, services, etc. However, defence sector is yet to witness the entry of budding entrepreneurs as well as investors. Lack […]

Aerial surveillance and modern ISR-cum-AWACS technology With the introduction of space based modern technological platforms, militaries are looking for instant and around the clock information superhighways which can lead them to analyze exact nature of threat and fast counter response to neutralize the enemy. In this regard, the principal function of the intelligence, surveillance, and […]

Precision guided munitions and tactical battlefield With the introduction of revolution in military affairs, militaries around the world are gearing up for a new generation weapon profile that can enhance their strike capability while minimizing collateral damage that can result in a crisis. Today, precision-guided munitions (PGMs) with their high degree of discrimination and accuracy […]

Cyber warfare and future ISR activities   Despite concerted efforts to control cyberspace, cyberspace has become a new domain of warfare in the modern battleground, joining the existing natural domains of land, sea, air, and space which can transform the effectiveness of the battle zone many folds. The cyber warfare challenge is growing at an […]