Experts Speak
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February 4, 2025
Defence Budget 2025-2026
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that overall allocation for defence is 9.53 per cent more than the budget estimates of FY 2024-25, aimed at addressing critical capability gaps through big-ticket acquisitions in the current and subsequent financial years
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January 14, 2025
India-Indonesia Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The India-Indonesia friendship, elevated to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018, has widened bilateral relations to include defence industry collaboration, science, and technology
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December 26, 2024
Six Point India-China Border Deal
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China, was the first in five years and focused on strengthening peace and finding a mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary question.
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December 26, 2024
Visit of Sri Lankan President
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)President Dissanayake's first state visit to India after Sri Lanka's recent elections focused on reconciliation, development, and defence cooperation
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December 26, 2024
China Swallowing Bhutan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Over the years, China has occupied large swathes of territory in western Bhutan through salami-slicing, including areas like Doklam, Yakchu, and Langmarpo, even as boundary talks with Bhutan have continued for several years
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December 26, 2024
AI-Controlled Robotic Attacks & Air Defence
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Ukraine reportedly carried out the first attack exclusively using robotic systems near Lyptsi in the Kharkiv region, including drones equipped with machine guns, marking a possible milestone in robotic combined air and ground attacks
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December 26, 2024
Talibanisation of Bangladesh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Jamaat-e-Islami is spearheading the radicalisation of youth in schools and colleges in Bangladesh, training some as potential suicide bombers, with Pakistan's ISI reportedly providing support for cross-border terrorist activities
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December 26, 2024
Starlink and Drones in Manipur
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)SpaceX founder Elon Musk has denied claims that Starlink devices are active in Manipur after the Army seized internet equipment resembling Starlink during a raid, stating that satellite beams have been turned off over India
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December 20, 2024
The Pushback
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The pushback against the global elite's agenda is now unfolding silently and powerfully through the democratic process of voting
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December 12, 2024
Indigenous FRCV & NGMBT
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Prototypes are expected by 2027–28, with induction planned for 2030, marking a significant leap in India's armoured warfare capabilities
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December 12, 2024
The Invisible Factor
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Chimera, a Chinese metamaterial, promises invisibility across microwave, visible light, and infrared frequencies, inspired by chameleons, glass frogs, and bearded dragons
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December 12, 2024
AI Drones and AI Guns
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Artificial Intelligence is driving advancements in technology-enabled drone solutions while also developing innovative counter-drone systems for the Armed Force
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November 27, 2024
Showtime – Dnipro and Zhuhai
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Both Russia and China have demonstrated superior hypersonic weapon capabilities, leaving the US and NATO striving to catch up in a rapidly advancing arms race
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November 27, 2024
India–China Defence Ministers Meet
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun met for the first time after the India-China deal to resume patrolling in eastern Ladakh
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November 27, 2024
Hypersonic & Drone Wars
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India's hypersonic and drone capabilities are advancing but still require substantial development for credible deterrence against regional adversaries
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November 27, 2024
Integrated War and the Info Deluge
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The scale of data coming from thousands of sources is overwhelming, necessitating innovative systems like Human-Machine Teams and AI Walls to process intelligence effectively
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November 27, 2024
The ATAGS Boom
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The ATAGS project represents a landmark in India's indigenisation efforts under the 'Make in India' initiative, modernising the Indian Army's artillery capabilities
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November 22, 2024
1000 Days and Counting
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The war in Ukraine has entered a potentially dangerous phase, with the US approving the use of ATACMS missiles for attacks farther into Russia, escalating tensions
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November 15, 2024
Why a Trump Win Matters
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, achieved despite formidable opposition and alleged deep-state interference, could prompt sweeping reforms in governance. His approach is expected to diverge sharply from past administrations, focusing on global challenges such as the Ukraine war, Middle East instability, radicalism, and tensions with China and Russia.
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November 14, 2024
China's Damning Cyber Prowess
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Chinese hacking group 'Salt Typhoon,' linked to China's Ministry of State Security, has conducted extensive cyber-espionage operations targeting US telecommunication infrastructure, political figures, and national security officials
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November 14, 2024
Whither DRDO Restructuring?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Despite forming 13 specialised committees for implementing the reforms, internal resistance from senior DRDO officials has significantly hindered progress, with reports indicating that the restructuring process is largely on hold
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November 14, 2024
Indigenous Asmi SMG & EVTOL Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)These indigenous programmes mark a milestone in India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing
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October 26, 2024
BRICS Signals New World Order
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, highlighted the bloc's growth and resistance to Western financial hegemony, and with 13 new nations added as Partner Countries, showing the increasing global influence of BRICS
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October 26, 2024
Space-Based Surveillance (SBS) & BMD
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The SBS-III project, costing ₹26,968 crore, is expected to be completed in a decade and will provide dedicated surveillance capabilities for India's armed forces across land, sea, and air.