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In defence procurement, costs defy clarity—complex systems, secrecy, and politics blur price precision.     

With the Golden Dome, Trump bets on an all-encompassing missile defence—testing the limits of technology, diplomacy, and deterrence.

Türkiye current outreach and aspirations in the Indian Ocean are largely opportunistic rather than part of a grand strategy

A mismatch between words and actions will not only harm defence modernisation but also India’s fledgling defence industry.

A strong and capable military will deter any adversary from casting an evil design. Let the situation at the borders under the pandemic times be a pus

The Modi government should recognise the advantages of a defence diplomacy that mobilises external partnerships to accelerate India's defence modernisation, shapes its regional strategic environment and helps Delhi emerge as an indispensable element of a new balance of power system in the Indo-Pacific.

Presenting the Interim Budget 2024-’25 on 1 February, the finance minister announced an allocation of INR 6,21,541 crore (approx. US$75 billion) for the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Representing 1.9 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 13 percent of Central Government Expenditure (CGE), MoD’s new budget is an increase of 4.7 percent over the previous outlays. This brief examines the MoD’s latest budget and contextualises it in the curr

India has emerged as a global automotive manufacturing hub, with exports contributing a significant revenue percentage for auto firms. This growth has been driven by liberalised FDI norms, competitive market dynamics, and positive policy interventions, attracting foreign auto firms to set up plants locally. In contrast, defence manufacturing continues to lag, constrained by regulatory bottlenecks, limited foreign participation, and non-availabili