Operation PAWAN: Lessons for Future Military Interventions and Mechanized Warfare
Operation PAWAN was India's first significant overseas military intervention, launched in 1987 as part of the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord, a bilateral agreement between India...
Weaponized Drone Interdiction: A Cost-Effective Solution for India’s Defense and Security Forces
The escalating use of drones for smuggling drugs, arms, and ammunition across India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh has underscored the urgent need for...
Advanced Covert Tactical Aircraft: Addressing India’s External and Internal Security Threats
India is currently facing a complex array of security challenges, including internal insurgencies, cross-border terrorism, and smuggling networks. The convergence of drug cartels and...
How Indian Sapper Platoon Broke Through Chinese Roadblock at Demchok in 1962
My first posting, in early 1961, was to 372 Field Company, located at Cannanoor (now Kannur), in Kerala—a wonderful location by the beach. Within...
Women in the Military: Breaking Barriers and Building a Balanced Leadership
The integration of women into armed forces worldwide has been a subject of considerable debate and progressive action. From strategic discussions in military academies...