The new CDS takes his post The Excelsior 03 Oct 2022 Gen Chauhan (promoted from Lt Gen and reinstated from retirement) has been appointed as the second CDS. While many may contend that the appointment is political, the fact remains that the prerogative of appointing is solely that of the government in power, who select an individual whom they […]
Changing scenario for India post Ukraine The Excelsior 01 Oct 2022 Few nations expected Russia to launch an all-out offensive against Ukraine. It has been seven months and Russia appears bogged down. Any exit strategy which Russia would have initially considered has vanished into thin air. With Ukraine unwilling for talks, Russia has no solution. This was acknowledged by […]
It takes long to build military traditions The Statesman 27 Sep 2020 The non-nomination of a CDS, for almost 10 months, displays that there is an intentional delay in uniting the forces under one head. For a layman to believe that the government has been unable to find a suitable replacement, is laughable. The reason is that the government […]
Ukraine war: Is it the end of the road for tanks in modern warfare First Post 21 Sept 2022 The Moscow Times, in an article of 6th Sept, stated that Russia has thus far lost over 1000 tanks in its Ukraine operations. Over 50% of armour casualties were in the first seven to eight weeks of the war when […]
Appointing the Pak army chief The Excelsior 20 Sept 2022 In a recent TV interview, Imran indirectly stated he was acceptable to the idea of the current army chief, General Bajwa, being granted an extension to enable the next elected government to appoint his successor. This was rejected by the Shehbaz government, which considers appointing Bajwa’s replacement as its […]
Outcomes at Samarkand The Statesman 20 Sep 2022 PM Modi attended the SCO summit in Samarkand last week. Till his arrival there was no announcement of his schedule of meetings. It was known that he would interact with the Uzbekistan President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as is customary, as also President Putin of Russia, apart from addressing the summit, alongside Xi […]
Ukraine setback has dented Russian image, but West should not forget approaching winter First Post 15 Sep 2022 Inputs from the almost seven months long Russia-Ukraine conflict mention a successful counter-offensive launched by Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region. Ukraine claims to have recaptured over 3000 kms from Russia, loss of which has been partially admitted by Russian sources. […]
The case for and against a third aircraft carrier The Statesman 13 Sep 2022 The launching of INS Vikrant, India’s second aircraft carrier, is truly a moment of pride for the nation. It took thirteen years to build and cost over Rs 20,000 crores. Aircraft and helicopters for it have yet to be procured. Its construction provided 15,000 personnel […]
The US will attempt to pressurize India The Excelsior 13 Sep 2022 In an announcement recently, the US approved the sale of F 16 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to Pakistan in a deal valued at USD 450 million. The sale does not include new capabilities, weapons or munitions. It was granted on the premise that it would enhance […]
Sheikh Hasina best bet in Dhaka Bharat Shakti 10 Sep 2022 Addressing the media after her formal reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Sheikh Hasina, on her four-day visit to India stated, ‘India is our friend. Whenever I come to India, it’s a pleasure for me, especially because we always recall the contribution India has made during our liberation war. […]