Category: Defence

LIEUTENANT GENERAL J. DEBNATH ASSUMES THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMANDANT, ARMY MEDICAL CORPS (AMC) CENTRE & COLLEGE AND OFFICER-IN-CHARGE OF AMC RECORDS

Anil Jaiswal

  LUCKNOW, 01 AUG 2026 Lieutenant General J. Debnath assumed the appointment of Commandant, Army Medical Corps Centre & College and Officer-in-Charge (OIC), AMC Records on 01 Aug 2026. Prior to present appointment, the General Officer was MG (Med) at Headquarters Eastern Command. The AMC Centre & College, located at Lucknow, is the premier training establishment of the Indian Army responsible for training and shaping the future leadership of the Army Medical Corps while upholding the highest standards of military medical education and professional excellence. An alumnus of Silchar Medical…

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India’s Leading Defence Analysts (2026)

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: India’s defence and strategic affairs ecosystem is shaped by a distinguished group of military veterans, journalists, and policy experts whose analyses influence public discourse, government thinking, and international understanding of national security. Their expertise spans military operations, defence procurement, geopolitics, border security, emerging technologies, and foreign policy. While no official ranking exists, the following list is based on professional credibility, military experience, research output, journalistic excellence, influence on strategic discourse, and public engagement. 1. Nitin A. Gokhale A veteran defence journalist with more than four decades of experience, Nitin…

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DRDO, Azad Engineering Achieve Milestone with Indigenous 350 kg Thrust Turbojet Engine

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has achieved a significant breakthrough in indigenous aerospace technology with the successful development of its first expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class, marking a major step forward in strengthening the country’s defence manufacturing capabilities and self-reliance. Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), the engine has been manufactured and assembled in collaboration with Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering. The completed engine was successfully realised and formally delivered to GTRE on July 22, representing a landmark achievement for India’s aerospace…

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Operation Sindoor Demonstrates India’s Resolve Against Cross-Border Terror: Rajnath Singh

Arijit Bose

Dras: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor has demonstrated India’s ability to respond decisively to cross-border terrorism, asserting that any future provocation from Pakistan would be met with a stronger and more determined response. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, he reiterated that India would hold both terrorists and those supporting them equally accountable. Referring to the operation as a defining example of India’s military capability, Singh said Pakistan had blurred the distinction between state institutions and terrorist organisations by providing…

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India’s Record Defence Budget Signals Modernisation Drive Amid Calls for Greater Investment

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has announced its highest-ever defence allocation in the Union Budget 2026–27, reinforcing its commitment to military modernisation, indigenous defence production and national security amid evolving regional challenges. While the record allocation has been welcomed as a major step forward, defence experts say sustained investment and structural reforms will be crucial to address long-term capability requirements. The Ministry of Defence has been allocated ₹7.85 lakh crore for 2026–27, representing a 15.2 per cent increase over the previous year’s Budget Estimates. The allocation accounts for nearly 14.7 per cent…

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Operation Sindoor Reshapes India’s Counter-Terror Strategy and Defence Doctrine

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Operation Sindoor, launched by India during the night of May 6-7, 2025, has emerged as a defining moment in the country’s evolving defence strategy, reinforcing a doctrine centred on precision strikes, technological superiority and proactive counter-terror operations. The military campaign was launched in response to the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians, most of them tourists, were killed. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based terrorist organisations, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and The Resistance Front (TRF). In the opening phase…

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Adani Defence, DRDO Partner on Next-Generation Airborne Surveillance Programme for Indian Air Force

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Adani Defence & Aerospace and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have entered into a landmark partnership to jointly develop India’s next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C-MKII) system for the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s indigenous defence capabilities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Under the agreement, the two organisations will jointly develop, manufacture and integrate advanced airborne mission systems on six modified Airbus A321 aircraft for the IAF. The programme also includes 30 years of integrated logistics, maintenance, repair…

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India’s Decade of Defence Recalibration

Arijit Bose

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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Best War Documentaries That Every History and Defence Enthusiast Should Watch

Arijit Bose

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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Best Books on War and Defence Strategy: Essential Reading for Military Thinkers

Arijit Bose

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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