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 "Business Standard Blueprint to debut on Saturday at power-packed conclave")
Business Standard Blueprint to debut on Saturday at power-packed conclave
The magazine will also cover foreign military news -- both hardware and technological. It will analyse India's relations with other military powers
 "Defence output and exports scale new highs but fall short of targets")
Defence output and exports scale new highs but fall short of targets
India's defence manufacturing and exports have seen significant shifts over the past decade in production volumes, export values, and private sector participation
Rethinking the nuclear dimension in India-Pakistan relations
Doctrinal asymmetry, limited escalation thresholds, and China's shadow demand a recalibration of India's strategic posture
 "Defence spending, foreign buys decline")
Defence spending, foreign buys decline
India's defence spend has declined as a share of GDP and government expenditure, alongside a parallel drop in foreign acquisitions in capital defence purchases
 "Photo feature: Defence technology")
Photo feature: Defence technology
The latest around the world, from multirole fighter jets to automatic combat drones
 "Beyond May")
Beyond May
India successfully tested some of its advanced weapons and systems in the four-day conflict with Pakistan. Now, India should bolster its arsenal to raise its military profile, experts say
 "Strategic coupling")
Strategic coupling
A post-Pahalgam analysis of India's relations with friendly military powers
 "Why India's defence-industrial ecosystem remains in the State's hands")
Why India's defence-industrial ecosystem remains in the State's hands
The country has one of the largest defence-industrial bases in the developing world: 16 DPSUs, over 430 licensed companies, about 16,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises, and 46 DRDO labs
 "India's new-age weapon with an ancient name")
India's new-age weapon with an ancient name
The Astra, like other advanced long-range missiles, uses inertial guidance with updates on its target from the shooter aircraft mid-flight, to strike
 "Smiling buddha to Operation Shakti")
Smiling buddha to Operation Shakti
Feature: A brief history of India's nuclear deterrence
 "Theatre commands are no longer optional for India's military")
Theatre commands are no longer optional for India's military
A phased transition, although time-consuming, will be the most practical, keeping in mind the ever-present threat on our borders
 "US defence policy places India as a security partner in Asia")
US defence policy places India as a security partner in Asia
From the detachment of the Cold War era to a realignment, long-term interests are driving deeper security ties between the two countries
 "The private defence sector steps up but structural gaps persist")
The private defence sector steps up but structural gaps persist
After a strong showing in Operation Sindoor, companies now need support for comprehensive research and speedy procurement
 "How should India tackle China's expanding reach in the Indian ocean?")
How should India tackle China's expanding reach in the Indian ocean?
While China's engagement strategy appears to operate on a quid pro quo basis, India's approach seems to be driven by its objectives
 "India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare")
India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare
The country, situated in a region of complex security challenges, has acknowledged the critical role that drones play
