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Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.)

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    Atmanirbhar Arsenal on Parade: How India Showcased Hypersonic Might at 77th Republic Day Parade

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) January 27, 2026
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) January 27, 2026

    India’s 77th Republic Day Parade prominently featured indigenous defence technologies and innovations, underscoring the nation’s strides toward self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The displays on Kartavya Path, combined with …

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    Threads of the Past: India’s Navy Weaves a New Maritime Destiny

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) January 5, 2026
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) January 5, 2026

    INSV Kaundinya’s stitched wooden hull is more than a nostalgia project; it is a floating argument that India’s maritime story did not begin with Vasco da Gama and does not …

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    HAL’s Dhruv NG Takes Flight: Aatmanirbhar Wings for Tomorrow

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) January 1, 2026
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) January 1, 2026

    Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Dhruv NG, a next-generation civil multi-role helicopter, completed its successful maiden flight in Bengaluru on December 29, 2025, flagged off by Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan …

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    The Triad Complete: Why the K‑4 Missile Marks a Strategic Turning Point for India

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) December 28, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) December 28, 2025

    India’s K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) does not create the nuclear triad from scratch; rather, it is the technology that finally makes India’s triad credible, survivable and regionally consequential. The …

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    Beyond BRICS: The Quiet Birth of a Global South Defense Network

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) December 12, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) December 12, 2025

    When India and Brazil signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the maintenance of Scorpene-class submarines and other naval platforms, the announcement drew modest headlines. But the implications …

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    From Buyer to Builder: India’s Next-Gen HAMMER Missiles Go Indigenous

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) November 27, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) November 27, 2025

    India’s decision to jointly manufacture HAMMER precision-guided air‑to‑ground weapons with France is both a hard power upgrade and a strategic validation of New Delhi’s defence industrial turn under ‘Make in …

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    How India’s Mega $1B GE Engine Deal Fuels Defense Self-Reliance

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) November 9, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) November 9, 2025

    India recently signed a significant $1 billion deal with US aerospace giant General Electric (GE) to procure 113 F404-GE-IN20 jet engines for its indigenous Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets. The …

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    How India-US Defence Pact Ushers in New Security Era

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) November 1, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) November 1, 2025

    India and the United States have signed a landmark 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new era in bilateral military cooperation and strategic convergence. This pact is widely regarded as …

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    India Charts a Confident Course Across the Oceans as Strategic Currents Shift

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) October 19, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) October 19, 2025

    Amid growing turbulence in the Indian Ocean and shifting alliances across the wider Indo-Pacific, the Indian Navy is visibly expanding its maritime reach — from the Mediterranean Sea in the …

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    India’s Strategic Surge into African Defence Manufacturing

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) September 26, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) September 26, 2025

    The recent inauguration of Tata Advanced Systems Limited’s (TASL) military manufacturing facility in Morocco is not just another line item in the annals of bilateral ties – it’s a tectonic …

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    India’s Push for Redefining Warfare Through Tactical Computing

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) September 22, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) September 22, 2025

    The wars of tomorrow will not just be fought with boots on the ground or missiles in the sky—they will be won through the speed, security, and resilience of data. …

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    India Makes Waves: Navy Joins 40-Nation South China Sea Drill With US, Japan

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) September 17, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) September 17, 2025

    The Indian Navy’s participation in the multinational exercise ‘Pacific Reach 2025’ in the South China Sea marks a significant development in both regional security cooperation and India’s global maritime posture. …

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    Women Warriors of Peace: How India is Redefining Leadership in the Armed Forces and Beyond

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) August 24, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) August 24, 2025

    India stands at the cusp of a transformative moment on the global stage, poised to empower women peacekeepers in the United Nations while advancing gender parity and leadership with real …

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    Why Doval’s Russia Visit Matters: India’s Strategy Amid Global Tensions

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) August 7, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) August 7, 2025

    Ajit Doval’s ongoing visit to Russia marks a pivotal moment in India’s foreign policy and strategic positioning. As India’s National Security Adviser, Doval’s Moscow trip is highly significant against a …

  • Opinion

    Drones, Commandos, and a New Doctrine: How the Indian Army’s Overhaul Heralds a Future-Ready Force

    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) August 4, 2025
    by Colonel B.P Katju (Retd.) August 4, 2025

    In July 2025, the Indian Army announced a sweeping reorganization, signaling the most ambitious modernization drive in decades. Under the shadow of escalating border threats and following the tragic Pahalgam …

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