Precision is Power: Why India Must Lead in Indigenous Precision-Guided Munitions (PGMs)
The recent announcement of a joint venture between Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defence (SED) to locally produce the Highly...
Unit Cohesion, Not Creed: The Institutional Logic Behind the Kamalesan Verdict
The dismissal of Lieutenant Samuel Kamalesan, upheld by the Supreme Court of India, highlights the core tension between individual religious freedom and the institutional...
From Rafales to Self-Reliance: Why India Must Develop Aero-Engines and MRO Capabilities
India’s defence aerospace sector is at a crucial juncture. The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) plan to acquire 114 additional Dassault Rafale fighter jets, potentially...
The Great Delhi Gas Chamber: A Showcase of Governance by Smog
Every year, like clockwork, Delhi turns into a gas chamber. The rituals are familiar: red-eyed citizens coughing under their masks, policymakers appearing on television...
Shadows on the Rupee: Reflecting India’s Structural Fault Lines
The Indian Rupee’s drop to nearly ₹90 against the US dollar in 2025 is more than just an economic fluctuation; it symbolises deep, unresolved...