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Indian Navy requires at least 30 submarines to fulfil its commitments. But the Navy currently has only 13 subs - that too fairly old diesel electric conventional submarines . Shockingly, only half of them are operational at any given time.
This shift in Germany’s strategic posture aligns well with India’s willingness to play a larger global role.
India paid a high price for failing to anticipate the Sino-Pak nuclear nexus in the 1970s and 1980s. It is erring again by neglecting the potential for a maritime alliance between China and Pakistan that could severely constrain India's freedom of action in the Indian Ocean.
Given that the Chinese submarines are likely to be found operating frequently in the IOR, the Indian defence establishment must develop some adequate responses, rather than just being alarmed repeatedly.
France’s cognisance of India’s need to exercise its own choices has removed potential friction points such as differing positions on the Russia-Uk
The plan to provide Australia with nuclear attack submarines signals a sharpening of great power rivalry in the Indo-Pacific
An announcement meant to create ripples in the Indo-Pacific has created waves across the Atlantic. But this gives France and India an opportunity
The AUKUS announcement next week has implications for Australia and its neighbourhood
A new submarine deal could bring back Germany as a major player in the Indian defense sector.
AUKUS fits into a growing network of minilaterials crisscrossing the Indo-Pacific and rooted in shared strategic interests.
India and Australia must raise the level of their engagement, going beyond pre-planned exercises and sporadic deployments
As China continues to expand its presence in international waters, it is developing capabilities to counter foreign submarines which, otherwise, may pose challenge to its ambitions. This is where the recently launched Gaoxin-6 becomes important for Beijing.
Observers in New Delhi profess mixed feelings — some joy for Australia, but more commiseration with France
‘Dogmas of Delhi’ mustn’t beat our ability to innovate and experiment at the level of big ideas
New Delhi approved a proposal to purchase six conventional submarines, but given past delays it’s not clear that India’s naval woes will dissipate anytime soon.
Without timely replenishment, India could end up with a submarine fleet similar to that of Pakistan.
Amidst the celebrations following the INS Arihant’s first patrolling mission, it is ironical that the Indian navy’s tactical war fighting fleet of
With China potentially overturning the moratorium on nuclear testing, India must augment its military strength in the nuclear and missile domains to t
15 years ago the cabinet had drawn up a 30-year submarine modernisation plan to have 24 submarines by 2030. Half-way through this period, we now have more than half of the 14 submarines which have completed three-fourths of their operational lives. What is more, the Navy is increasingly deployed on coast guard anti-terror duties and not for its primary role.
New Delhi has ambitious plans to bolster its armed forces with French procurements, but it is unclear how these deals are to be delivered
India faces a medium-term challenge from the Chinese PLA Navy, which has been active in terms of sending vessels on regular patrols in the Indian Ocean.
Pakistan and China’s nuclear capabilities along with the added challenges and risks of a complex and uncertain environment in the Indo-Pacific are v
China has been making massive investments to create a huge pool of AI experts. The Chinese government wants to overtake the United States and be the global leader in the field by 2030.
New Delhi just commissioned its first indigenously built major warship. It will need more to challenge Beijing on the high seas.
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