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Indian Military

September 25, 2019
Ajai Shukla on the Current and Future State of India’s Military
By Franz-Stefan Gady
What to expect from ongoing modernization efforts and the current capabilities of the Indian military.

May 14, 2019
India Conducts Successful Flight Test of Abhyas Target Drone
By Ankit Panda
The Abhyas is designed to serve as a target drone for anti-air weapons.

May 10, 2019
India’s Space Program: The Commercial Domain
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The establishment of a new private institution has spotlighted New Delhi’s ongoing efforts to build out the commercial aspect of its space program.

February 27, 2019
Pulwama, Balakot—What Next? Escalation Risks and the India-Pakistan Crisis
By Ankit Panda
The ball is now in Pakistan’s court, bringing the crisis back to an inflection point, with further escalation now probable.

February 22, 2019
After the Pulwama Attack: Causes, Effects, and Lessons Learned
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Does the Pulwama VBIED attack represent an inflection point in Kashmir?

February 19, 2019
After Pulwama: What Are India’s Retaliation Options?
By Joy Mitra
India’s options after Pulwama are various, each with their costs and benefits.

January 29, 2019
Is the Indian Military Capable of Executing the Cold Start Doctrine?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How quickly can India mobilize and coordinate an armored thrust into Pakistani territory?

September 09, 2018
Theater Commands in India: A Force Structure Ripe for Transition?
By Joy Mitra
Is it time for India to move to Joint Theater Commands?

March 23, 2018
India’s Military Budget Challenge
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The country continues to face the sober reality of both rising threats and serious resource constraints.

December 28, 2017
Report: Indian Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails
By Ankit Panda
An Indian K-4 SLBM failed to ignite after ejection during a recent test.

November 14, 2017
Indian Air Force: Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Can’t Protect Indian Skies
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report by the IAF said that the Tejas fighter jet lags behind its foreign competitors like the JAS-39 Gripen.

August 29, 2017
Boeing Offers to Set Up F/A-18 Fighter Jet Production Facility in India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
“We are talking about creating a next generation facility in India,” a Boeing VP said on August 28.