Diplomatic sparring, military posturing, threats and counter-threats are likely to continue unabated
By Lt Gen C.A. Krishnan April 14, 2026
In the Strait of Hormuz right now, the only law that actually matters is the oldest one: might is right. Everything else is decorative
By Air Marshal R. Nambiar April 14, 2026
The implementation details of theaterisation, particularly concerning the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and its control over nuclear weapons, remain a key question
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 14, 2026
Takavaran naval commandos are the elite maritime special operations force of the Islamic Republic, specifically trained for amphibious warfare, coastal defence, and counter-invasion missions
By Bechu S April 13, 2026
This is a serialisation of the book 'India’s Battlefields from Kurukshetra to Balakot' by international award-winning author Ajay Singh. The book (and the series) covers the major battles fought on India’s battlefields. In this episode, we cover the Siachen War, which began on April 13, 1984, in a tense race to occupy the glacial heights.
By Ajay Singh April 13, 2026
GE Aerospace and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have signed a contract to create an in-country repair and overhaul depot for the F404-IN20 engines powering HAL Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1
By Jose K George April 13, 2026
It would entail focus on sustained operations, expanding international cooperation, in addition to furthering Government of India’s vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across Regions (MAHASAGAR), and efforts towards indigenisation and innovation
By The Week News Desk April 12, 2026
Security forces destroyed 14 bunkers in Sikibung village and seven in Mongkot Chepu, on Satuday, a police statement said
By The Week News Desk April 12, 2026
While the Army Commanders’ Conference is being held from 13 to 16 April, the Navy Commanders’ Conference is scheduled from 14 to 16 April
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 13, 2026
Theaterisation is a crucial initiative for the Indian military, fostering jointness and integration among the Army, Navy, and Air Force for modern warfare
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 11, 2026
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan highlighted Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) as a new reality for India's armed forces, moving beyond traditional land, sea, and air
By The Week News Desk April 10, 2026
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has successfully dismantled an inter-state terror, arms, and espionage network allegedly backed by Pakistan's ISI
By The Week News Desk April 10, 2026
The procurement of 114 Rafale jets, with a significant portion to be manufactured in India, is progressing with a Request for Proposal expected soon
By The Week News Desk April 10, 2026
The tri-services integration effort in the form of a ‘theaterisation’ plan, discussed at the two-day 'Ran Samwad' event in Bengaluru, aims to replace functional commands with theatre commands
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 10, 2026
Armies never use the same tactics twice against an enemy who is likely to anticipate them. In this 14th instalment of ‘Tactics & Tacticians’, we will look at how George Washington defied this maxim of common sense and scored victories
By R Prasannan April 09, 2026