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SOUTH ASIA DEFENCE & STRATEGIC REVIEW



Issue : Vol 19 Issue 1 Mar – Apr 2025

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Issue Date : April 15, 2025

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Geostrategy

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India Steps Up as First Responder in Myanmar Quake Tragedy

Quick response by the indian armed Forces, NDrF and the mea to render aid to a myanmar in its hour of crisis

14

Nepal at the Crossroads: A Nation in Flux

A look at the growing public demand for return of monarchy and hinduism in Nepal

46

Waging War Without Declaring it: The Rise of Strategic Coercion

Inspired by the ongoing tariff wars, the article dwells on the subtle art of waging wars without military invasions

54

India’s Perilous Neighbours: Crises in Pakistan and Bangladesh

Both the countries continue with their downward spiral; as the magazine headlined it earlier – it is a twin disaster

Military Affairs

17

The Future of Warfare Redrawing the Battlefield

Inflection time for the rapid and irreversible transformation of warfare

22

Breaking free from Linear Thought : The Power of Disruptive Thinking in Matters Military

Disruptive military thinking is no longer an option; it is imperative to for success in battle

26

Integrating ISR and Degradation into India’s Theatre Command Model: A Warfighting Imperative

‘ISR & D’ is no longer a mere sensor driven intelligence gathering, but the backbone of military ops

30

Recognising the Unsung – Honour the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka

The IPKF did a commendable job in operations under challenging and hostile circumstances at a great cost. It is time to recognise the sacrifice and honour it officially

43

India’s Defence Exports A Transformational Shift

Kudos to the indian defence industry which is setting new milestones in this relatively new domain – defence exports

50

The Complex Dance of Politico Military Strategy

The complex interplay between politics and military strategy

58

Year of Reforms: Managing Complexities of Self Reliance Time for a Deep Reset

self-reliance in defence is a complex matter involving policy, process, capability development and more

Military Technology

33

The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Naval Warfare : The Rise of Intelligent and Autonomous Systems

Autonomous systems and robotics are making advancement in maritime systems as well

35

Beyond F-35 and Su-57: A System-of-Systems Approach for India’s Airpower

The next combat aircraft that the iaF seeks must have the capability to weave itself into the overall combat air power

38

Why is the Gripen JAS-39 a Smart Choice for the IAF

A detailed insight into the mrFa debate which has dogged the iaF about its choice for the next combat aircraft