Category: Defence

Lucknow: Over the past decade, India has undertaken a significant transformation of its defence sector, focusing on self-reliance, modernization, indigenous manufacturing, and increased private sector participation. While challenges remain, the period has been marked by major policy reforms, higher domestic production, and expanded defence exports. Push for Self-Reliance A key pillar of the transformation has been the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aimed at reducing dependence on imported military equipment. The government has introduced multiple “Positive Indigenisation Lists,” restricting the import of hundreds of defence items and encouraging their procurement from domestic…

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Lucknow: War documentaries do more than recount battles—they reveal the human cost of conflict, the complexity of military strategy, and the decisions that have shaped nations. Drawing on archival footage, expert analysis and firsthand accounts, these films and series offer valuable insights into the evolution of warfare from the trenches of World War I to the battlefields of the 21st century. 1. The World at War (1973) Widely regarded as one of the greatest documentary series ever made, this 26-part classic explores every major theatre of World War II using…

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Lucknow: Understanding war requires far more than studying battles and weapons. The finest works on military strategy examine leadership, politics, technology, intelligence, logistics and human psychology. Whether you are a defence professional, student, policymaker or history enthusiast, these books offer timeless lessons on the conduct of war and national security. 1. The Art of War – Sun Tzu Written over 2,500 years ago, this Chinese military classic remains the foundation of strategic thinking. It explores deception, intelligence, leadership, preparation and the importance of winning without unnecessary conflict. 2. On War…

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New Delhi: India’s ongoing military reforms centred on Joint Theatre Commands (JTCs) are expected to significantly enhance the armed forces’ ability to conduct integrated operations across land, air, sea, cyber and space domains. Defence analysts believe the restructuring will enable faster decision-making, better coordination among the Army, Navy and Air Force, and a more credible deterrence against cross-border threats. The proposed theatre command system seeks to replace service-specific operational structures with integrated commands capable of planning and executing joint missions under a unified leadership. The objective is to improve operational…

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New Delhi: State-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has awarded a ₹64.31 crore manufacturing contract to RRP Defense for the supply of advanced telescopic day sights, marking another step towards strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities under the Make in India initiative. Under the agreement, RRP Defense will manufacture and supply 16,035 MEPRO X6 Day Sights to BEL. The MEPRO X6 is a compact, lightweight 6x magnification telescopic sight designed for use with assault rifles and light machine guns, providing enhanced target acquisition and accuracy during daylight operations. The project is…

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New Delhi: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), the defence public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has announced the appointment of Shailesh Vagerwal as its new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). He officially assumed charge. Before taking over the leadership of BDL, Vagerwal served as Chief General Manager at the Ordnance Factory, Khamaria, Jabalpur, a unit of Munitions India Limited. An officer of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS), he brings nearly three decades of experience in India’s defence manufacturing sector. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering from MBM Engineering College,…

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Jakarta/New Delhi: India and Indonesia have taken another significant step towards strengthening their strategic defence partnership, with India set to supply additional BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems and the indigenously developed Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) to the Southeast Asian nation. The announcement coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Indonesia from July 6 to 8, during which he held wide-ranging discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. The leaders reviewed progress under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2018, and explored avenues for deeper cooperation in…

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New Delhi: India and Rwanda have agreed to broaden their defence partnership by expanding cooperation in military training, joint exercises, defence manufacturing, and military healthcare during the second meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) held in New Delhi on July 6 and 7. The two countries also approved an implementation roadmap with defined timelines to carry forward the decisions taken during the meeting, reflecting their commitment to strengthening long-term defence engagement. The JDCC was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary in India’s Ministry of Defence, and Brigadier General…

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New Delhi: A mountaineering team from the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM & WS), Pahalgam, has successfully completed a challenging expedition to the Khyam Tso Massif in the remote Rumtse Phu region of Ladakh, scaling multiple high-altitude peaks under extreme weather conditions. The 22-member expedition, led by Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, began on June 26 and followed a carefully planned acclimatization schedule before attempting the demanding ascents. The team’s first major achievement came on July 2, when it reached Peak Pt 5901 metres despite harsh weather. Marking…

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