Category: Defense

Article by Mr Gaurav Sharma and Dr Biplab Rath In the high-stakes arena of national security, India can’t afford to pinch pennies on its shield. The 1999 Kargil War exposed this brutally cost-driven procurement, leaving troops with a 30% ammunition shortfall, per CAG reports, turning hills into graveyards. Fast-forward to 2026, with a ₹6.2 lakh crore […]

Article by Prof. Kamal Madishetty Three weeks into the escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict, the most visible story has been one of military confrontation and geopolitical brinkmanship. Less visible, but no less consequential, has been the economic and energy fallout, and how countries like India have navigated it. For India, the stakes are immediate and structural. Nearly 85–90 […]

Countries in the Persian Gulf have submitted requests to purchase more than 7,000 Ukrainian interceptor drones from Ukrainian company TAF Industries. Oleksandr Yakovenko, founder of TAF Industries, told the Financial Times that the United Arab Emirates requested 5,000 interceptor drones, while Qatar submitted a request for 2,000 systems. Kuwait has also expressed interest in acquiring the […]

Article by Debalina Ghoshal When states apply newer techniques and strategies in warfare, it becomes imperative to identify the tactical and strategic advantages gained in the new mechanisms. This is because any warfare strategy that could overwhelm ‘defence by denial’ systems will not be a strategy confined to one state. It would be employed by other […]

Article by Dr Megha Shrivastava and Sudhanshu Kumar We have seen for years that Washington has tried to convince the world that it would set the guardrails for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and help the world navigate the uncertainties associated with AI and other emerging technologies. When Executive Order 14110 was signed by President Biden in October […]

Introduction The global order is no longer just shifting; it has splintered. From the drone-filled skies of the Durand Line to the high-stakes naval standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, the world is facing a “polycrisis.” For New Delhi, this is the ultimate strategic tipping point. India has moved beyond being a “swing state” to becoming a stabilizing […]

Article by Debalina Ghoshal The issue of strengthening France’s nuclear deterrence has been a major focus for the French President Emmanuel Macron. In March 2026, the president presented a sterner approach towards nuclear deterrence of France. This was done through an alteration in France’s nuclear strategy and posture, but remaining careful not to meddle with the […]

HELSINKI, March 3, 2026 — ICEYE, a global leader in disaster intelligence from space, today announced the launch of its deforestation monitoring solution. This technology is designed to provide law enforcement agencies, government officials, and conservation organizations with near real-time visibility into forest loss, even in the most cloud-covered regions of the world. The launch comes […]

The coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran mark the most serious escalation in the region since the 12-day war of June 2025. The new round of attacks occurred despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reviving nuclear negotiations, creating a dramatic shift from fragile diplomacy to open confrontation. What makes this moment […]

Article by Pazdin Dalal Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have erupted into what Islamabad now describes as an “open war,” marking the most serious breakdown in relations between the two neighbours in decades. What once appeared to be a strategic partnership between Pakistan and the Taliban has devolved into cross-border strikes, collapsing ceasefires, and rising fears […]