Indian Defence Review (IDR), quarterly journal, the brainchild of former captain of the Indian Army, was launched on January 1, 1986 as a logical continuum to Lancer established in 1979, the first Indian publishing house dedicated to put forward the military experience and point of view.

Feb 2, 2025 · A Bering Air flight has gone missing over Alaska’s icy waters, prompting a large-scale search operation. Authorities are battling harsh weather as they race to locate any possible survivors.

Apr 30, 2021 · India’s “tensions” and “rivalry” with Pakistan and China are among the main reasons for its increased military expenditure. India’s military spending grew by 6.8 percent to $71.1 billion in 2019, according to the SIPRI report on “Trends in …

1 day ago · A centuries-old sketch by Leonardo da Vinci has led archaeologists to a hidden labyrinth of tunnels beneath Sforza Castle in Milan. Using advanced scanning technology, researchers confirmed that the underground…

Feb 26, 2023 · Being Ready and Relevant . Given the nature of emerging national security threats and challenges, some of which are not clearly discernible, there is a need to build sufficient theoretical rigour and learning among India’s defence policy makers and practitioners in order to contextualise and address the problem of military readiness, both at …

Dec 29, 2023 · Lt Gen JS Bajwa – Editor Indian Defence Review (IDR) had the unique privilege to interview the Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC.

Dec 18, 2023 · Three years on, the reforms have mixed reviews. But it has given the military its legitimate voice in national security decision-making. Coupled with a massive delegation of powers to procure to the SHQs, which started with the Arun Singh Committee (1986), the asphyxiating control of the MoD and the concomitant delay in procurement of revenue items has been largely done away with.

Jul 27, 2023 · ‘High Tech is Foreign Policy’ (US Defense Secretary Harold Brown) In the longer run, it is ‘innovation power’ (Eric Schmidt), the ability to invent, adopt and adapt new technologies and do so faster and better, which, in the final analysis, will determine our power, influence, war making ability and deterrence.

Mar 14, 2024 · The recent induction of MH-60 R Helicopters and deployment of INS Jatayu in the Lakshadweep area by the Indian Navy will strengthen India’s maritime prowess in the Indian Ocean Area and enhance its reputation as a security provider in the region.The post-2022 has seen increasing concern by nations over the questio n of strategic edge about Maritime Security as the centre of International ...

Nov 14, 2023 · Japan, a close neighbour sharing security concerns in the Indo-Pacific, offers a model for India to learn from. Japan’s approach to national security is deeply rooted in its commitment to self-defense capabilities, resilience, and capacity building in the face of regional challenges, making it a valuable case study for India.