February-2021

MODERN MILITARY: NEEDS WELL-FUNDED R&D

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Armament Technology is India’s weakest spot against its main adversary. To match up with China, it has to import latest weapons and hardware. But borrowed sunshine does not make moon sun’s peer. To catch up with China,India has to extensively invest in defence and research, particularly in space and cyber fields. India must also understand the philosophy of “Alternative and Invisible Forms of War” (AIFW). In other words, research and development has to pick up pace in collaboration with armed forces or the user.

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The writer is author of two books (KASHMIR - A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE and THE ULFA INSURGENCY). He is widely acclaimed for his expertise in the matters of defence and military. An alumnus of NDA, is also a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He has a long record of 35 years of serving with and commanding troops in various insurgency and militancy areas from J&K to Punjab, Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram in different capacities. A fearless speaker and writer, is also known for his eloquence and candour. Many of his articles have appeared in different defence magazines and newspapers.

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