Experts Speak
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June 11, 2024
Russia Ups Aerial Combat in Ukraine
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The introduction of Russian Su-30SM2 fighter jets armed with R-37M missiles, capable of destroying F-16s from 300 km away, challenges the effectiveness of Western military aid to Ukraine.
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June 11, 2024
Exoskeletons for Indian Military
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Exoskeletons worn by soldiers augment their strength, enabling faster movements, increased load-bearing capacity, and ease of walking in high-altitude areas, reducing injuries.
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June 11, 2024
Reasi Terror Attack – Pak Signals India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The terror attack coincided with the swearing-in ceremony of the new NDA government at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, attended by numerous foreign dignitaries.
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June 10, 2024
India Votes for Vikas
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)India's economy has grown remarkably since 1991, transforming from $266 billion to $4.15 trillion, surpassing countries like France and the UK, and becoming the 3rd largest economy in PPP terms
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May 27, 2024
Dhaka in Dragon Shadow
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)China has significantly equipped the Bangladesh military, providing tanks, frigates, fighter jets, and submarines, recently completing the construction of the largest submarine base in South Asia
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May 27, 2024
DRDO Restructuring on Track
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Transforming the DRDO into an efficient and agile R&D entity is vital for boosting India's defence manufacturing, increasing self-reliance, reducing imports, and achieving a defence export target of ₹35,000 crore by 2025
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May 27, 2024
Tunnel Warfare
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Tunnels have historically been used in warfare, from Assyrians in the 9th century BC to the Vietnamese Cu Chi tunnels during the Vietnam War and now in the Israel-Hamas war, illustrating their enduring strategic significance
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May 27, 2024
India-UK Defence Talks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Aero-engines, electric propulsion, missiles, power-packs, and maritime systems were identified as some of the focus areas of joint work
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May 27, 2024
Zia & Raisi: Uncanny Parallels
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The deaths of President Raisi of Iran and General Zia-ul-Haq of Pakistan in air accidents delayed the nuclear programmes of their respective countries by at least a decade, benefiting Israel, which opposes their acquisition of nuclear weapons
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May 14, 2024
China Breaks Up Strategic Support Force (SSF)
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Recent military reforms in China include the restructuring of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), with the disbandment of the Strategic Support Force (SSF) and the establishment of three independent branches: the Information Support Force (ISF), the Cyberspace Force, and the Aerospace Force
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May 14, 2024
BMP Drop from C-17 Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The successful airdrop of a BMP from a C-17 transport aircraft using a Type V Heavy Drop System was conducted near the Pakistan border on April 25, 2024
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May 14, 2024
Genetic Weaponry
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is executing a plan to build a DNA database on every person on the planet with the intention of using genetic data for engineering new weapons and surveillance technologies
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May 14, 2024
Indigenous Drone Manufacturing
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 event, hosted by the Indian Air Force and the Drone Federation of India, showcased the participation of over 75 drone startups from across the country, indicating a burgeoning interest and activity in this sector
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May 14, 2024
Combat Transportation & Fire Power
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Indian Army plans to augment its armoured mobility through a two-pronged approach, by inducting Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs) co-developed with the US under 'Make in India', and by using indigenously designed and developed ICVs by the DRDO in collaboration with indigenous private industry
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May 14, 2024
The NATO Circus@75 & the War in Ukraine
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Despite its 75 years of existence, NATO is faltering in its mission to safeguard Europe, as Ukraine continues to struggle in the war against Russia, even with NATO's comprehensive support
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May 7, 2024
Humbug in Hamburg
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)From refugees to radicals, the recent protests in Hamburg show the stark irony and the hidden agendas behind the anti-Gaza protests
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April 26, 2024
Reviewing Air Defence
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Iran's aerial strike on Israel unveils global air defence realities and vulnerabilities
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April 26, 2024
Indigenous Missiles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Empowering India's defence & security, indigenous missiles soar high
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April 26, 2024
Augmenting Military Helicopter Fleet
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)From Ukraine's frontlines to India's skies, a journey through Helicopter warfare and future strategies
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April 26, 2024
AI Generated Kills
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The use of AI on the battlefield is adouble-edged sword of innovation and risking human lives
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April 22, 2024
World's Highest Battlefield: Siachen@40
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Embracing the frozen frontier, Indian soldiers continue to control the world's highest and coldest battle ground through sheer courage and resilience
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April 13, 2024
China Clenches Colombo
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Charting the complex interplay between India, Sri Lanka, and China in the Indo-Pacific
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April 13, 2024
Beyond the Bengaluru Blast
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Unveiling the shadow of terror and the looming threat of Lone Wolf attacks
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April 13, 2024
Indigenous Laser Weapon System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Directed Energy Weapons are redefining military strategies worldwide
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March 27, 2024
Muizzu's Shuffle
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Maldives' strategic balancing act in a sea of diplomacy
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March 27, 2024
Drone Interceptors
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India's Cutting-Edge Response to Drone Threats
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March 27, 2024
Indigenous Engines
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)A historic leap in indigenous engine technologies is empowering India's defence
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March 27, 2024
Army's LAC Corps
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Considering frequent face-offs with Chinese troops at certain disputed points along the LAC, the Army is converting its Bareilly- based Headquarters Uttar Bharat (HQ UB) area into a full-fledged operational corps, referring the formation to as Combatised UB Area
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March 27, 2024
Army Establishes STEAG
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG) is mandated to nurture technologies spanning the complete spectrum of wired and wireless systems
