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
12The Fracturing Global Order: From Rules-Based to Power-Based Politics
Recent political and geostrategic developments point towards transactional nationalism where interests matter more than principles
16South Asia Instability, Alignment, and India’s Strategic Burden
South Asia is facing unstable political scenarios in majority of the countries in the region, placing added responsibility on New Delhi
19The Indo-Pacific at the Centre of Global Power
The Indo-pacific region is witness to great power rivalries and India has a role to play as a stabilizing power
23What Regime Transition in Iran could Mean for India
Various scenarios and options for India should there be a regime change in Teheran
412025, The Year that was
Conflicts during 2025 at a glance
46Venezuela: How Trump’s Tearing of Rules has Grave Implications
A commentary on the US action in Venezuela in abducting President Maduro and his wife
Military Affairs
26Interview: Chief of the Army Staff
A free wheeling, informative interview on a wide range of current issues with Gen Upen dra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staf
30Reimagining Wars
Character of warfare is changing rapidly and there’s a need for serious analysis of future wars
50Cyber Onslaught Amid the Pahalgam Massacre and Operation Sindoor
Cyber wars is a reality as seen after the Pahalgam massacre and during Op Sindoor
Military Technology
33The Cost of Poor Sustainment
Sustainment of equipment is imperative as it has a major bearing in shaping the outcome of wars
38Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group: Interview with the CMD
Mr Vamsi Vikas, CMD addresses a number of issues concerning his company, its initiatives and the challenges faced by the industry
53Space Weather and Climate Change
Rarely spoken of, but weather phenomenon in space and climate change have a major impact pn operations
56Pinaka’s Next Leap
Reviewing PINAKA MBRL’s highly successful evolution and its future trajectory
60Cyberpeace
A brief on Cyberpeace India and interview with its dynamic founder- Mr Vineet Kumar
Regular Features
63Battle for Somnath Temple
A detailed and well researched account of the historic battle fought 1000 years ago, and its significance on Indian history
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.
