Category: Defence

Delhi: “The Government, through a series of initiatives, is fostering a sports culture within the country where athletes and youth have access to opportunities, resources & respect,” said Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh as he called for enhanced public-private partnership in the sector to further elevate India’s prestige on the international stage and provide a new direction to the nation’s sports economy. He was addressing a gathering during the Final of Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup in New Delhi on March 15, 2026. Raksha Mantri asserted that in the near future,…

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New Delhi: The ongoing geopolitical tensions and military confrontation in West Asia have created a new wave of uncertainty for the global order. For a country like India—which depends heavily on energy imports, trade routes, and diaspora ties with the region—the implications of instability in West Asia are both strategic and economic. Rising oil prices, disrupted shipping lanes, threats to Indian citizens abroad, and broader geopolitical shifts are among the challenges India must confront. In such a scenario, India’s defence strategy must play a crucial role in mitigating risks, safeguarding…

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New Delhi | India has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform its armed forces by 2047, as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the landmark Defence Forces Vision 2047 document on Tuesday. The strategic blueprint outlines how India plans to build a technologically advanced, integrated, and globally respected military power by the time the country celebrates 100 years of independence. Prepared by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff under the Ministry of Defence, the document provides a long-term framework for modernizing the Indian armed forces to effectively tackle emerging security challenges and the…

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New Delhi: India has increasingly been playing an important role in global conflict mitigation—helping reduce tensions, facilitating dialogue, and contributing to peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts. As one of the world’s largest democracies, a major emerging power, and a nation with strong diplomatic ties across regions, India often acts as a bridge between the developed and developing world. Its approach is generally based on diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, and strategic neutrality. Below are some of the key ways in which India contributes to mitigating global conflicts. 1. Peacekeeping Operations Around the World…

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New Delhi: In the 21st century, warfare is no longer confined to land, sea, air, and space. The digital domain has emerged as the fifth battlefield where nations compete for strategic advantage. Cyberwarfare—attacks conducted through digital networks to disrupt, damage, or spy on another nation’s infrastructure—has become one of the most critical elements of modern security. For a rapidly digitizing country like India, the question of cyber preparedness is both urgent and complex. India today hosts one of the world’s largest digital ecosystems, with millions of citizens relying on online…

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New Delhi: Biological warfare—the use of pathogens or toxins to cause illness or death in humans, animals, or plants—has long been a shadowy but real concern in global security. While the world has made significant strides in medicine and biotechnology, these same advances have also raised questions about the potential misuse of biological science. As we move deeper into the 21st century, many experts believe that the risk of biowarfare has not disappeared; in fact, it may be evolving in new and complex ways. A Historical Perspective Biological warfare is…

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New Delhi: India’s strategic environment has become increasingly complex in the 21st century. With evolving threats along its borders, expanding geopolitical ambitions, and the rapid militarization of advanced technologies worldwide, India must strengthen its defence capabilities to secure its national interests. Becoming a defence superpower requires not only military strength but also technological innovation, industrial capacity, and strategic influence. Here are ten major steps that could help India achieve that goal. 1. Strengthening Indigenous Defence Manufacturing The foundation of any defence superpower lies in a strong domestic defence industry. India…

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New Delhi: Over the past decade, land warfare has undergone a profound transformation driven by technological innovation, geopolitical shifts, and evolving military doctrines. Traditional images of large armored divisions clashing across battlefields are increasingly being replaced by highly networked forces, autonomous systems, precision weapons, and hybrid warfare tactics. The conflicts of the 2010s and 2020s—from Russo-Ukrainian War to battles against extremist groups in the Middle East—have revealed how rapidly the character of ground combat is changing. From Mass Armies to Network-Centric Warfare For most of the 20th century, land warfare…

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New Delhi: The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping nearly every sector of modern society—from healthcare and finance to education and entertainment. Yet perhaps no area will be affected more profoundly than warfare. As nations race to integrate AI into their military systems, the nature of conflict itself may undergo a fundamental transformation. From autonomous weapons and predictive intelligence to cyber warfare and battlefield robotics, AI has the potential to redefine how wars are fought, won, and even prevented. At its core, AI refers to computer systems capable…

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Lucknow: The Indian Army’s Central Command hosted its first Strategic Communication Conclave in Lucknow on March 7, 2026, bringing together nearly 500 participants to deliberate on the evolving role of strategic communication in national security. The conclave was held at the Surya Auditorium in the Lucknow Cantonment and featured a series of expert sessions and panel discussions focusing on the challenges and opportunities in the emerging information domain. Participants included senior military officers from the Central Command, communication professionals from government and private sectors, senior diplomats, strategic affairs experts, and…

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