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12-Sep-2018 | Premvir Das
Our focus should be on things that can propel us towards our long-term goal of becoming a major world power
20-Aug-2018 | Premvir Das
We need military power of a different kind in which prowess at sea is a major, if not prime, determinant
30-Jul-2018 | Premvir Das
Any assessment that the present system is archaic is right but hopes that it can be redeemed anytime soon are optimistic
24-Jun-2018 | Premvir Das
To become a major player in the world in the next 20 years, India must create greater capabilities at sea
18-Apr-2018 | Premvir Das
Defence expos can be meaningful only if backed by holistic strategy
25-Mar-2018 | Premvir Das
Unless the Services identify and eliminate deadwood, modernisation to keep in step with the looming challenges will not be possible
25-Feb-2018 | Premvir Das
India's military planners must work out force levels for the Services that are more suited to current threat perceptions and realities
04-Feb-2018 | Premvir Das
India has never articulated a strategy to suit its security needs
06-Jan-2018 | Premvir Das
Clear and credible military superiority over Pakistan alone will impose a degree of restraint on its anti-India activities. India must bolster the capabilities of its army and air force
09-Dec-2017 | Premvir Das
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands must be seen as a strategic force multiplier that will enable India to demonstrate its military presence in the Indian Ocean Region
21-Oct-2017 | Premvir Das
Indian Ocean Region holds key to our security interests. Operating facilities in Indo-Pacific littorals are essential for increasing India's naval reach and making it a credible maritime power
16-Sep-2017 | Premvir Das
The armed forces have their share of both strengths and shortcomings, and the country's first woman defence minister has her work cut out
05-Aug-2017 | Premvir Das
The country is militarily stronger than it was in 1962, but the quality is no better
01-Jul-2017 | Premvir Das
In Indian Ocean Region especially, India has to become a net security provider
27-May-2017 | Premvir Das
India needs a Chief of Defence Staff who will be the principal military advisor to the government
12-May-2017 | Premvir Das
Deploy the Army and the problem will be resolved. But Kashmir is not such a case.
06-May-2017 | Premvir Das
The government must devise appropriate strategies to counter the threats
01-Apr-2017 | Premvir Das
New Delhi must synergise its maritime policies with those of other littorals of the Indo Pacific
04-Feb-2017 | Premvir Das
US interests in the IOR are likely to continue seeing India as the major regional power
07-Jan-2017 | Premvir Das
Govt must harness the knowledge and capabilities of those who have spent decades in the military
22-Dec-2016 | Premvir Das
The former Air Chief appears more sinned against than sinning
17-Dec-2016 | Premvir Das
Military cooperation must be seen as a useful tool for promoting foreign policy goals
19-Nov-2016 | Premvir Das
With Beijing outpacing New Delhi on different fronts, the emerging security environment is not very conducive to India's interest
19-Oct-2016 | Premvir Das
Instead of isolation, India should respond militarily to every act of terrorism assessed to have come from across the border, unilaterally declare Pak a State that supports terrorism
20-Sep-2016 | Premvir Das
The ability to take tough decisions and act strongly will determine India's position in the emerging world order
