Indian Navy

India is a natural defense ally for the United States. It’s modernizing military offers plenty of opportunities.

Greater co-operation between the Indian and U.S. air forces would be good for America’s China policy. It would also help India realize its strategic dreams.

India has its work cut out modernizing its Air Force and Navy. It needs to choose its partners carefully.

India has its work cut out modernizing its Air Force and Navy. It needs to choose its partners carefully.

A supposed naval encounter between China and India likely never happened. It may be dangerous assuming it did.

Some are urging India to play a more active role in the South China Sea. There’s no need – China has too much to lose by escalating territorial disputes.

An alleged warning by the Chinese military toward India may not have taken place. But it wasn’t implausible.

Worried by an increasingly assertive China, India has ramped up investment in its Navy and Air Force. Will it be enough to protect its own backyard?

Reports an Indian naval vessel was challenged by China in the South China Sea is likely to further raise tensions.

India’s government has failed to ensure that the country’s coasts are properly protected. A new mindset is needed.

The recent visit of India’s Navy chief underscored the closeness of defence ties with Russia. A failed Russian fighter bid won’t change that.

With an eye on China, the US has been keen to press for closer military co-operation with India. India, though, prefers to hedge its bets.