October 17, 2017

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017: The proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons is widely recognized as the most serious

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017: The Indian government has recently approved the Strategic Partnership model which will allow local private sector

JULY-AUGUST 2017: That China should complain to the UN about India testing missiles that bring the Chinese mainland within reach is

JULY-AUGUST 2017: Under the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with its vibrant foreign policy, India has been actively trying to

	Iran is likely to send military troops if Qatar makes a formal request		General Raheel Sharief advocated Russia and China entry into Muslim NATO Pakistan to get Naval Access in Hainan Islands in South China Sea for 50 years China may intervene in the war against North Korea only in a limited way Maldives wants to lease five more islands to foreign countries for military purposes India to announce soon about special privileges for Male in India in defence segment Russia may open dialogue with Taliban soon China forms a new directorate for underwater naval surveillance India-Pakistan secret talks may take place next month China is ready to send more defence personnel to PoK for CPEC Saudi Arabia planning to change US Dollar as solo currency basket China to hurt economies of smaller ASEAN countries which are claimants in SCS Indo-US cooperation may take a fresh into naval operations in Indian Ocean China may impose ban on flying of foreign military aircraft in South China Sea IS is keen to lure jobless youth from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan for recruitment into terrorism The US to monitor Chinese submarine movement in Malacca Strait and Indian Ocean Two Chinese state owned companies are suspected to have paid USD 5 million to Rajapaksa during election campaign Iran warns Pakistan not to intervene in Yemen Taliban to send 5000 recruits to Afghanistan this summer Telangana wants to be India's next defence and aerospace hub Sri Lanka may deny China further submarine access The US may offer USD 4.5 billion arms package to India during Obama visit ISIS is recruiting cadres from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, mainly students from universities and software professionals China may send 3 more submarines to Sri Lanka and Pakistan in near future China may follow Russian model to annex Hong Kong as fully integrated with mainland China warns India on South China Sea investment and offers partnership for energy exploration, India shuns its Asia Pacific policy Pakistan may dump Taliban soon over a new outfit that is more loyal to Pakistani military Nepal will go for a new treaty with India by end of November India may reorient its foreign and strategic policy towards Central Asia soon Manohar Parrikar may be next Defence Minister Iraqi government asks India to deal with Sunni insurgents directly to free hostages Western intelligence agencies could be behind attack on Indian mission and kidnapping of Indian aid worker in Herat, Afghanistan Malaysian flight MH370 could be victim of high level intelligence operations UPA Government is trying to appoint Vice Admiral Dhowan before May 15 as next Navy Chief to clear last moment small deals Corruption in sub-standard wiring led to Sindhuratna mishap, Indian MoD officials could be involved Sri Lanka to expand naval presence in Indian Ocean in near future Nepal to give access to Chinese military for bilateral cooperation CIA may have tried to trap Indian diplomat Russia is closely monitoring Chinese ADIZ in East China Sea Japan may deploy missile defence to counter China in East Sea China may set up air defence identification zone in South China Sea by April 2014 US and EU may impose sanctions on Bangladesh if violence is not contained India puts pressure on Sri Lanka to implement devolution of power and protect Tamil minorities interests India's Mars mission gives Indo-US hi-tech ties a fresh momentum India warns international community that Maldives will plunge into a civil war if it fails to handle the present crisis To outsmart Chinese vision, India and Russia will implement a project to connect Asia-Europe strategic, energy and trade corridor in future The US ship MV Seaman Guard Ohio, which is now seized by Indian authorities for carrying illegal weapons, is suspected to be supplying weapons to Somali pirates US will thin down troops from Middle East and look for a more proactive role in Africa to fight terrorism If US continues to maintain military offensive posture towards Syria, Russia may deploy anti-missile system in the Mediterranean Sea to send a strong message of its role China to integrate ASEAN region by road, rail and sea to enhance sphere of influence by 2020 Iran will enhance presence along Iran-Afghan border to keep close watch on Taliban activities The US asks India, Pakistan and Afghanistan to form a joint regional mechanism to deal with Taliban in post-troop withdrawal period starting next year

COVER STORY

Global mobility

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017: As the military forces around the globe faces an uncertain security environment, the importance of its mobility fleet of tanker and airlift aircraft continues to increase. Aerial refuelling aircraft are strategic assets for any armed force, as airborne stations capable of prolonging the flight time of fighter jets and reconnaissance aircraft, allowing them to do their job for longer.

A historical review of tanker and airlifter employment reveals that changes in requirements, capabilities, mission and vision over the years now prompt the need for adaptive planning and smart procurement. A multi-role tanker-transport aircraft whose primary function is air refueling, but which also can become a mobility multiplier, can be the real game changer for the militaries.

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MILITARY

Scanning eagles

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017: With India’s expanding maritime zone of interest covering the entire Indian Ocean and extending to South China Sea from the M

Restricted mobility

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017: The recent Doklam standoff between India and China has taught a lesson that technology, quality manpower and topography should all

Protecting shores

JULY-AUGUST 2017: Given the huge seascape that surrounds peninsular India’s 7500 km coastline, the combined maritime assets of the Indian Navy, th

Deep penetration

JULY-AUGUST 2017: The new challenge that India faces in tank warfare is deployment of these heavy platforms in the mountainous terrain north of the Him

Reframe rules

MAY-JUNE 2017: Startups in Defence are few in numbers and when the field is narrowed down to their specific participation in the aerospace industry, the

ARMAMENT

Neutralizing threat

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017: The rapid evolution of small unmanned air system (sUAS) technologies is fueling the exponential growth of the commercial drone sect

Emitting pulse

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017: The battlefield scenario is continuously changing with sophisticated emerging technologies and therefore the operational enviro

Versatile platform

JULY-AUGUST 2017: India is looking forward to position itself for a more ambitious role in the region as a maritime security provider. India is willing

Tracking enemy

JULY-AUGUST 2017: ISR has existed in one shape or other ever since the dawn of warfare. Over the centuries nature of ISR has not changed, but the character

Spy fish

MAY-JUNE 2017: Technology has been a major driver of evolution of the war tactics around the world. The Ocean remains a treacherous and vast area to mon

STRATEGY

Unending violence

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017: A fresh outbreak of violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state has caused hundreds of thousands of Rohingya civilians to flee to Banglades

Strategic goals

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER2017: With the opening of its first overseas military base in Djibouti, China has clearly sent a message that its role in the world is

Assertive approach

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017: Tensions have continued to rise around the Korean peninsula since Pyongyang carried out its sixth nuclear test, prompting a new

Sliding posture

JULY-AUGUST 2017: Japan and China have series of disputes at political level, military sphere and economic challenges but Japan is catching up with its

Regrouping virus

JULY-AUGUST 2017: The ISIS may have fought the battle of Waterloo in Mosul but it is now fast reorganizing itself in Syria and northern parts of Iraq to

DEFENCE INDUSTRY

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled its ELM-2112FP- pe

MBDA has unveiled a new short range air defence system called Mis

VGP-Vietnamese frigate Dinh Tien Hoang (HQ-011) participated in t

Thales has been selected to deliver an FNPT II (Flight and Naviga

DCNS has announced the success of the first sea trials of the fir

Rheinmetall and Rohde & Schwarz have entered a far-reaching p

SPECIAL REPORT

Grand design

JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2017: Indian engagement with Pakistan and China with the intention of giving the Parliament resolution reiterating that the whole of Jammu and Kashmir

EXCLUSIVE

Opening a berth

JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2017: China is looking for a permanent submarine and warship berthing facility in the newly created Gwadar Port of Pakistan and four submarines are likely

EDITORIAL

US-China relations facing new flashpoint

While United States, under the presidency of Donald Trump, is looking for revitalizing its prowess and attempting to regain lost glory, China is in a hurry to attain the new global

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