Tag: defence

Trump 2.0
2025 September

Rethinking EU Security: Trump 2.0 and the Transatlantic Partnership

Rahul Panwar September 1, 2025 No Comments

Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 has shaken up transatlantic security once more. NATO has been the main part of European defence for decades, with the US providing important guarantees. Trump’s renewed focus on his “America First” doctrine, which treats alliances as business contracts instead of long-term partnerships, makes people question what Washington has promised. His second term forces the EU to face an important question: can it protect its own safety if U.S. leadership is weak?

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Kargil Vijay Diwas
2025 July

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: Remembering 26 Years of Courage and Victory

admin July 26, 2025 No Comments

India marks the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas in 2025, honouring the extraordinary bravery of soldiers who reclaimed Indian territory during the 1999 Kargil War. Through nationwide tributes like mountain expeditions, outreach to martyrs’ families, and youth engagement, the Indian Army has kept their legacy alive. The day also reflects India’s transformation into a stronger, tech-enabled military power, inspired by the courage and sacrifices of Kargil’s heroes.

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Submarine Cables
2025 July

Beneath the Surface: Submarine Cables and Strategic Competition

admin July 5, 2025 No Comments

Submarine cables form the backbone of global digital communication but are increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical competition, espionage, and sabotage, particularly by China through its Digital Silk Road strategy. China’s rapid expansion in undersea cable infrastructure has raised global security concerns, with incidents near Taiwan and Europe pointing to possible hybrid threats.

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PM-KUSUM
2025 July

Securing Borders with Solar: PM-KUSUM and India’s Strategic Energy Imperative

admin July 4, 2025 No Comments

India’s PM-KUSUM scheme, initially designed for agricultural solarization, holds untapped strategic potential to bolster border security and energy resilience. By targeting energy-deficient border regions with solar infrastructure, it can reduce diesel dependence, enhance rural stability, and support defence operations. Integrating clean energy with national security goals offers India a sustainable path to fortify its frontiers.

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Diplomacy or Delay on Iran
2025 June

Trump’s “Two Weeks”: Diplomacy or Delay on Iran?

admin June 21, 2025 No Comments

President Trump’s “two-week” delay in deciding on war with Iran fuels strategic uncertainty, offering space for diplomacy or preparation. While Israel intensifies its strikes, the U.S. weighs military deployment amid domestic political division and war fatigue. These two weeks may define Trump’s legacy — as a restrained statesman or a reluctant war commander.

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Kaveri Engine
2025 June

Flying High India’s New Defence Kaveri Engine

admin June 16, 2025 No Comments

After years of setbacks, this ambitious project—conceived in the 1980s to equip India’s indigenous combat aircraft with an Indian heart—has found new wings under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ campaigns. Godrej Aerospace’s deliveries to inflight testing approvals, is more than just a technical milestone; it’s a national statement. Today India is crafting its own destiny in the fiercely contested skies of aerospace dominance.

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Quantum Push
2025 May

India’s Quantum Push at the Nation’s Capital

admin June 10, 2025 No Comments

In a bold stride toward securing India’s strategic interests in the rapidly evolving quantum age, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi, on May 27, 2025. This new research hub marks a watershed moment in India’s pursuit of quantum supremacy in the defence and security sectors.

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Digital Provocation
2025 May

India’s Narrative Integrity Amid Pakistan’s Digital Provocation

admin May 9, 2025 No Comments

In today’s hybrid warfare era, controlling the narrative is as crucial as battlefield success. This article explores Operation Sindoor (May 2025), India’s precision strike in PoJK, and the ensuing digital clash. India’s narrative—lawful, restrained, and inclusive, marked by female leadership—stood in stark contrast to Pakistan’s provocative, misogynistic counter-campaign.

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Next-Gen Air Defence
2025 May

Guardians of the Skies: Inside India’s Next-Gen Air Defence Strategy

admin May 7, 2025 No Comments

India’s air defence landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, propelled by emerging threats and rapid technological advancements. With challenges ranging from drones to hypersonic missiles, India is compelled to modernise its defence systems, integrate cutting-edge technologies and address logistical hurdles.

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