Growing Indian military soft power English Version from Amar Ujala 18 Nov 17

Growing Indian military soft power English Version from Amar Ujala 18 Nov 17

The Indian army is known across the globe for its professionalism, determination and conduct. It is respected for being the only apolitical military in a subcontinent, where the military is known to dominate governments. It has retained its responsible place in a democratic environment, despite all efforts of the government to degrade it. While the world respects it, its own […]

FOB job for army: beginning of a new trend  ORF 06 Nov 17

FOB job for army: beginning of a new trend ORF 06 Nov 17

Since the announcement of employing the army to construct three Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) in Mumbai, a discussion has been launched on whether the government decision was right or wrong. Opposition politicians including Captain Amarinder Singh and Omar Abdullah amongst others warned the government against employing the army meaninglessly in roles earmarked for others. The army chief in an interview […]

Inimical forces will attempt to jeopardize military modernization Bharat Shakti 31 Oct 17

Inimical forces will attempt to jeopardize military modernization Bharat Shakti 31 Oct 17

India has over the decades only modernized its military by importing hardware. It has been the largest importer of military hardware, as its Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) maintained monopoly, preventing the private sector from entering the market and itself being a failure in almost all military technologies, less missiles and space. Thus, with dependency on imports, the military’s […]

Cluttering the air space   Salute India magazine Aug-Sep 17

Cluttering the air space Salute India magazine Aug-Sep 17

Employment of air power for close air support missions in operations necessitated planning and coordination in air space management between various agencies. Air defence, artillery guns and rockets, attack and reconnaissance helicopters as also close air support aircraft operated simultaneously in the same limited air space, possibly with different height zones, however a risk of being shot by friendly fire […]

Restructuring the armed forces for the future The Excelsior 06 Sep 17

Restructuring the armed forces for the future The Excelsior 06 Sep 17

The previous defence minister, Manohar Parrikar, had formed a committee under Lt General DB Shekatkar (retired), to recommend measures to enhance combat potential of the armed forces. The committee submitted its finding in December 2016. It concerned itself with internal restructuring of the armed forces and establishments under the Ministry of Defence (MoD). It had no role in considering working […]