LoginSOUTH ASIA DEFENCE & STRATEGIC REVIEW
South Asia Defence & Strategic Review is a bi-monthly magazine focussing on issues related to Geostrategy, Military Technology, Defence and Strategic Affairs and their impact on South Asian Region. The aim of the magazine is to help shape policies and spread awareness amongst our readers on such matters in the region.
Started in March 2007, the magazine provides a 360-degree view of the latest developments and key issues in the defence and security domain. Over the years the magazine has carved out a large subscriber base in the Indian Subcontinent and rest of the world. The readership is amongst the uniformed communities, Ministries of Defence and External Affairs, think tanks, military analysts, educational and training institutions.
Our contributors include luminaries in the field of defence & strategy with military experts forming the core of our editorial team.
CURRENT ISSUE
Geostrategy
14Restraint As Power
Strategic restraint emerges as a powerful tool in modern conflict and Counter insurgency operations
19Iran’s Great Reversal: From Western Ally to Regional Adversary (1960s–2020s)
Iran’s transformation reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics and strategic alignments.
20The Fourth Gulf War
The Iran – Israel-US conflict signals escalation, complexity, and global consequences.
23India and the Iran War
Securing Energy Lifelines in a Missile-Dominated Gulf
24STOP: Oil and Gas are Not Wartime Targets
A sincere plea to the world to unite and urge restraint for preserving global resources
56The Pursuit of Contrapunto
Balancing opposing forces in strategy, technology, and military thought.
Military Affairs
26Missile and Drone Warfare Redefining the Iran War
Precision strikes and swarms reshape dynamics of modern regional warfare.
30How Iranian Missile Strikes Demonstrate the Cloud is no Longer Abstract
Missile strikes prove digital infrastructure now has real, physical battlefield consequences.
33Harnessing Blockchain for Enhanced Space Surveillance and Military Operations
Blockchain enables secure, resilient data sharing in space-based military networks.
53India’s Quantum-AI-Cyber Defence Triad
Integrating quantum, AI, and cyber for next-generation national security.
60Modern and Legacy Platforms : Strategic Continuity, Technological Integration and Generational Renewal
Discusses blending legacy and modern platforms for strategic renewal.
Military Technology
36Interview with Dana Pittard,
Insights on leadership, defence industry trends, and future operational challenges.
39Civil Military Convergence in Space: When Commercial Satellites Become Military Targets
Become Military Targets Commercial satellites increasingly shape and complicate modern military space operations
42Building a Sixth Generation Fighter -The European Option
Europe’s pathway to next-generation air dominance beyond fifth-generation capabilities.
46Ramjet Artillery: Extending the Reach
New propulsion technologies promise longer-range, faster, and more lethal artillery.
50Edge Computing Market: The Burgeoning Growth Explained
Decentralised computing powers faster, secure, real-time military and civilian systems
Regular Features
12Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM** (Retd)
Profiling the newly appointed Governor of Bihar – an extraordinary example of leadership, professional competence and compassion
65The owl and wisdom: From ancient symbolism to DSSC Wellington
Explores The Owl’s Wisdom Symbolism From Antiquity to Dssc’s Emblem.
Interviews
Contributors
LT GEN SYED ATA HASNAIN
PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & BAR (Retd)
is an eminent writer and speaker. He is a Distinguished Fellow of Vivekananda Foundation. The General is a former Military Secretary and GOC of two of India’s most important Corps.
LT GEN JP SINGH
PVSM, AVSM (Retd)
former Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (P&S) is presently a Senior Advisor with DRDO. A cavalry officer, JP is one of the few who understand users’ requirements, state of R&D and the entire industrial landscape in India.
VICE ADMIRAL PRADEEP CHAUHAN
AVSM**, VSM, IN (Retd)
was the Navy’s first Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Foreign Cooperation and Intelligence) and later, Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command. A prolific writer, he retired as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
LT GEN VINOD BHATIA
PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd)
is Director, Centre for Joint Warfare Studies. He is the former DG Infantry and DG Military Operations
LT GEN ARUN SAHNI
PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM
is a former GOC in C of the South Western Command who served the Indian Army with great distinction. A renowned speaker on contemporary issues, General Sahni is an Artillery officer who played a leading role in modernisation of Indian Artillery.
AIR MARSHAL ANIL CHOPRA
PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM (Retd),
is a pioneer of the Mirage 2000 fleet. He commanded two operational bases and the IAF’s Flight Test Centre ASTE. He is a former member of AFT Lucknow.
LT GEN SHOKIN CHAUHAN
PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM (Retd)
had an illustrious career in the army. He commanded the prestigious 1 Corps and was the DG Assam Rifles.
LT GEN AB SHIVANE
PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
had a very distinguished career in the Indian Army. He commanded 1 Corps and retired as the DG Mechanised Forces. He is a Senior Advisor to OFB.
DR VIJAY SAKHUJA
is an expert on maritime affairs and is a former Director, National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi.
LT GEN NB SINGH
VSM, (Retd)
former DG EME is presently a member of Armed Forces Tribunal, Jabalpur
LT GEN B S PAWAR (RETD)
is a former ADG Army Aviation and Commandant, School of Artillery.
LT GEN (DR) V K SAXENA
PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
is the former Director General of Army Air Defence
LT GEN BALBIR SINGH SANDHU (RETD)
is a former DGST and writes frequently on military affairs
MAJ GEN VINOD SAIGHAL (RETD)
is the Executive Director of Eco Monitors Society.
Maj Gen Harvijay Singh (Retd)
Maj Gen Harvijay Singh, SM was the Additional Director General in Signals Directorate at the Army HQ. He is a prolific writer.
COL MICHAEL PADGETT (RETD)
is a former AD, Ordnance and Acquisition Corps officer of the US Army.
AJAY SINGH
is an expert on security matters and has authored three books and over 170 articles for various journals. He writes and speaks extensively on geo-politics and contemporary warfare.
BRIG ARVIND THAKUR
a retired Cavalry Officer of the Indian Army is a graduate of the US Army War College.
Brig P Binuraj
is a retired Gunner Officer who was Director Operations in Artillery Directorate and commanded an Artillery Brigade. He is an alumni of College of Defence Management and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
