Category: Defense

Introduction A long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has erupted into its deadliest confrontation in over a decade. As heavy artillery, airstrikes, landmines, and cluster munition allegations fill news headlines, both countries and the international community are racing to contain the situation before it spirals into full-scale war. Historical Origins & Current Catalyst The root […]

DRDO successfully conducted the flight trials of the UAS launched ULPGM-V3. This air-launched light munition has a range of over 10 Km. ULPGM is equipped with three modular warhead options: Anti-armour to destroy modern age armoured vehicles equipped with Rolled Homogeneous Armour (RHA) with Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA); Penetration-cum-Blast warhead with Anti Bunker application and Pre-fragmentation […]

States often pursue weapons of mass destruction (WMD) capabilities to gain strategic advantages in deterrence equations, theoretically negating scenarios where war-fighting becomes necessary. However, WMD arsenals—encompassing not only warheads but also their delivery systems—introduce significant complexities into regional and global strategic stability. These complexities underscore the paradox of disarmament: while WMDs are acquired to deter conflict, […]

In June 2025, Ukrainian air defense units intercepted what initially appeared to be a standard Shahed-136 drone over the Sumy region.  Upon closer examination, however, the platform revealed itself as far more advanced, Russia’s MS001, an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) integrating artificial intelligence, hardened navigation systems, and real-time targeting logic.  Ukrainian Major General Vladyslav Klochkov […]

NATO AEP-55 STANAG 4569 is a NATO Standardization Agreement covering the standards for the “Protection Levels for Occupants of Logistic and Light Armored Vehicles”. The standard covers strikes from kinetic energy, artillery and IED blasts. Threats to be considered are small and medium caliber kinetic energy ballistic projectiles and fragment simulation piercings representing fragments of artillery […]

Brief By Debalina Ghoshal Download Brief Here India’s Operation Sindoor became a success story not only because of India’s ability to launch offensives against asymmetric targets as well as against crucial counter-force and counter-value targets, but also because of its defensive capabilities to bear the repercussions from the adversary’s side in response to such attacks. This […]

Introduction India’s Regiment of Artillery forms the backbone of its land warfare capabilities, fielding an array of powerful guns—from portable mortars to state‑of‑the‑art self‑propelled howitzers and multi‑barrel rocket systems. In this comprehensive analysis, we’ll explore the five major categories of artillery in service with the Indian Army, highlighting their technical specs, operational roles, and strategic value. […]

In response to the recent escalation of hostilities following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, a meticulously planned military initiative aimed at neutralizing threats and asserting aerial dominance. This operation showcased the integration of advanced weaponry and strategic planning. 1. Akash Missile System: Indigenous Air Defense The Akash missile system, developed by India’s DRDO, […]

In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, both nations have showcased their advanced air-to-air missile (AAM) capabilities. The recent engagements have highlighted the strategic importance of these missile systems in modern aerial combat. India’s Air-to-Air Missile Arsenal India’s diverse AAM inventory reflects its strategic partnerships and indigenous development efforts: Astra Missile: An indigenously […]

The Siliguri Corridor in North Bengal connects mainland India to the North East India. It is referred to as a ‘strategic artery’ as any disturbances in the Siliguri Corridor region could cut off the North East from the mainland India. The region is a choke point stretching from twenty to sixty kilometres of width but this […]