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Our ability to defend our country has been exemplified by the indigenous strides we have made in the field of space technology, nuclear technology, missile technology, ship building, gun technology, aircraft technology and communication technology. It is our endeavour now to be ahead through modernisation. We need to shift our focus on becoming a sea power, fill in the major gaps and attune ourselves to the oncoming storm of disruption in military affairs April 19, 2019   WEBSITE OF ORIGINAL ARTICLE IN RAKSHA ANIRVEDA I NDIA’s national interests are essentially enshrined in our constitution. Those which the Indian Armed Forces safeguard are: 1) Protection of land borders, coastline, island territories and sea lanes from external aggression from land, sea and air. 2) Internal protection of people and constitution against terrorism, extremism, insurgency and militancy. 3) Protection of Indians in the areas of contingencies, such as evacuation from troubled areas/ conflic

MOST PEOPLE IN/OUT OF UNIFORM DO NOT UNDERSTAND SPACE RELATED ISSUES.  AFTER ALL IT IS ' ROCKET SCIENCE '.  HOWEVER TO BE IGNORANT OF THE COMING TIDE IS SACRILEGE FOR A MAN IN UNIFORM.                                                  A satellite can be used for many military purposes. Primarily, military satellites are used for Communication, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Navigation, Meteorological Observations and Electronic Warfare. Theoretically any satellite, can carry out these functions whether it is in High, Geostationary, Mid or Low Earth orbits. However, from a practical point of view it is the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) which is most commonly used for military satellites. It is highlighted at the outset that understanding LEO is more important for exploiting space rather than knocking a satellite down. The LEO is the simplest, cheapest and safest location for the deployment of satellites, space stations, and crewed space mis

A FIRING SALUTE TO WELCOME OUR BABIES BUT REMEMBER THEY ARE OUR BIG BABIES! Below is a small video of three Dhanush Guns firing as part of trials conducted. Proud that the Dhanush has entered service today. Culmination of a long process. Great day but miles to go before we sleep.     FIRING OF THE FIRST TRIAL GUN  WITH MR J D PATIL AND THE L&T TEAM ON THE DEDICATION DAY OF K9 VAJRA TO THE NATION  WITH MR JOE SENTFLE AND THE M777 TEAM ON THE DEDICATION DAY OF THE  ULH TO THE NATION THE 155MM TRIO OF M777 ULH, K9 VAJRA  AND DHANUSH.  ALL INDUCTED IN A YEAR!  LOT OF HARD WORK DEDICATION AND TEAM WORK WENT INTO THIS. IT TOOK SIX DIRECTOR GENERALS OF ARTILLERY TO SEE THIS EFFORT THROUGH.  JUST PROVES THAT WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE EVERY THING CAN BE DONE.  INDIAS FIREPOWER IS GOING PLACES.  GOOD SHOOTING TO ALL MY BROTHER GUNNERS AND GOD BLESS JAI HIND

Editor’s Note Is the CPEC faltering? What is the extent to which it has been pruned down already? Why are more and more countries getting apprehensive about Chinese funding? Has it got anything to do with Hambantota unfolding – the Chinese garnering a 99 years lease on the loss making huge port and logistics facility that Sri Lankans’ thought would transform the region? Instead, it would serve Chinese strategic objectives much more. The author attempts to remove the covers that hide Chinese intent and Pakistani apprehensions.  His previous articles on CPEC  and a few more quoted in the text of this article, provide the backdrop for the conclusions that this article projects. China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – Failure Looming Ahead Halcyon Days Image Courtesy: The News CPEC was to be the harbinger of change in Pakistani fortunes. It was the flagship of Chinese mega ambition – the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Well, the flag and the ship are flagging. Two years back I expressed