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SOUTH ASIA DEFENCE & STRATEGIC REVIEW
Issue : Vol 14 issue1 Mar-Apr 2020
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Issue Date : April 1, 2020
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Geostrategy
12The Strategic effect of the Scourge of our Times
The scenarios that are emerging from the Coronavirus pandemic, which has perhaps not yet gone even fifty percent down its calamitous path, are limited by the power of human thinking and visualization. An analysis of the what nations and societies must contend with as the tragedy continues to unfold
16CORONAVIRUS – All You Need to Know
Useful information on what the virus is about, how it spreads and preventive measures
32India’s Foreign Policy Challenges
India’s foreign policy has largely been successful in giving the country a respectable image the world over. However, some recent events within and outside India have created the need for us to relook at some of our initiatives and more importantly astutely balance our relations with other countries in wake of the challenges that the changing world order is throwing at us
Military Affairs
18France: Make in India and the Indo-Pacific Connect
For France, the Indo-Pacific space is a geographic reality. France is present in the region via its overseas territories. It has 1.5 million citizens, 8000 soldiers and 93 per cent of its EEZ located in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Hence the region is considered a priority. In consequence the repeated interest being shown by the French in the Make in India-defence- initiative has an aim plus. The article outlines the same
22Cyber Domain Challenges and the Indo-Pacific
The write up delves into the challenges posed by cyber based technologies which will play an increasing role in the global scheme of things and will therefore have strategic connotations. Thus, understanding the nature of threats related to cyberspace is essential as existing definitions and laws are inadequate to address various issues such as cyber warfare etc. The Indo Pacific being home to some of the major economies of the world is highly vulnerable
26Ukroboronprom’s India Initiatives
Ukroboronprom’s primary objective in DefExpo 2020, Lucknow was “Focus on Deep Innovation Projects with India”. The Ukrainian delegation was led by the Ukroboronprom CEO, Mr Aivaras Abromavicius, who spoke to Defstrat team very candidly about his vision and how the military industrial base of Ukraine can engage positively with India to meet defence needs of both countries with less strain on economy. During the conversation he touched upon a number of aspects concerning Ukroboronprom, India and cooperation with Indian defence. Excerpts from his interview:
28Building the Indian Navy amid Budgetary Constraints
A recurring lament of the Indian Navy has been about low budgetary allocations for the navy in the overall defence budget of the country. Given that it takes long term fiscal support to build a navy, the Indian Navy’s ambitious force development plan to include 200 ships and 500 aircraft by 2050 may be impacted. The article analyses related issues
40Tri Services Integration: Need for a Novel Approach
Integrated Theatre Commands are in focus. The article suggests that we should considergoing in for an uni ed command structure at the apex level as a primary option, rather than theatre structures which are largely service speci c and which may proveoperationally unviable in our case. Editorial Comment: The CDS has already stated that we will evolve models of Integrated Theatre Commands which are suitable for India.
45Interview: Mr James Heappey, Minister for Defence Procurement, UK
The young minister, a former Army Officer, understands defence and strategy well as was apparent from his articulations in the interview below. During his brief visit to India and DefExpo 2020 Lucknow, he attended several meetings and events and expressed his government’s keenness to engage and partner with India at all levels in the field of defence manufacturing.
49Air Defence Command: Need to Move with Due Deliberation
The Air Defence Command (ADC) has obviously been mooted to enhance operational efficiency. However, the concept has some challenges and therefore the idea of the ADC requires careful deliberations by think tanks and Service HQs prior to its implementation so that we are able to achieve optimal asset utilisation and seamless integration of resources across the three services
Military Technology
36BVRAAMs Through the Years
A lucid and cogent exposition on the evolution of Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missiles ( BVRAAMs) through the years. The article also covers details of BVRAAMs in our inventory, constraints of using some of the them in our entire fleet as also our indigenous efforts in this regard
46COUNTERING THREATS FROM DRONES -THE CIVILIAN DOMAIN
Drones, the popular name for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are a new toy for hobbyists, a tool for commerce, and a multi-purpose device for the military. They are the perfect warriors with immense potential and besides they have a great nuisance value as they can intrude private space of individuals. In this article we cover the counter measures in the Civilian Domain
Regular Features
62RANDOM THOUGHTS ON MANPOWER VERSUS TECHNOLOGY IN THE EVOLUTION OF FORCE STRUCTURES
India has been behind in the race for manpower optimization and greater technicalization. The ongoing threats of a hybrid nature with potential for conventional war as sudden outcome, functioning with a comfort level of conventional force structures of a bygone era and not being able to convince the government about the need for Transformation, have hampered the optimization we seek today. It is time to move in this direction
70BATTLE HONOURS OF THE INDIAN ARMY – 18 1965 INDO PAK WAR: BARKI, ASSAULTING THE ICHHOGIL CANAL
Battles that made History - Battle honours, are awarded as recognition and to record a unit's active participation in battle against a formed and armed enemy. Units eligible to be awarded such honours are those whose purpose is to close with and defeat, neutralize, or destroy the enemy.
