External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks as Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong (behind), Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stand at the Quad meeting in Washington on July 1 (Photo: Reuters)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks as Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong (behind), Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stand at the Quad meeting in Washington on July 1 (Photo: Reuters)

India may have to go back to the drawing board to rethink its own Indo-Pacific strategy

Will the Quad slip into hibernation, again?

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The biennial Tri-Services Amphibious Exercise (AMPHEX) 2023 conducted in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, from January 17 to 22 , 2023. AMPHEX is aimed at joint training of elements of all three services in various facets of amphibious operations to enhance

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A phased transition, although time-consuming, will be the most practical, keeping in mind the ever-present threat on our borders

Theatre commands are no longer optional for India's military

The India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas conducted in Rajasthan in September 2024.

From the detachment of the Cold War era to a realignment, long-term interests are driving deeper security ties between the two countries

US defence policy places India as a security partner in Asia

The Defence Research and Development Organisation  successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of Indian light tank, Zorawar, on September 13, 2024

After a strong showing in Operation Sindoor, companies now need support for comprehensive research and speedy procurement

The private defence sector steps up but structural gaps persist

The Indian Navy took delivery of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant from her builder Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, in July 2022. The 262-metre carrier has a full displacement of close to 45,000 tonnes

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While China's engagement strategy appears to operate on a quid pro quo basis, India's approach seems to be driven by its objectives

How should India tackle China's expanding reach in the Indian ocean?

DRONE WARFARE

Falcon, a surveillance drone on display at Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 organised by the Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India at the Hindon Airbase in September 2023. Photo: Reuters

The country, situated in a region of complex security challenges, has acknowledged the critical role that drones play

India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare

Expert opinions from Blueprint Defence on India’s defence policy, national security challenges, and global geopolitical shifts. Read sharp perspectives and thought leadership.

Page 3 - EXPERT VIEWS

Shyam Saran

Will the Quad slip into hibernation, again?

M M Naravane

Theatre commands are no longer optional for India's military

Sumit Ganguly

US defence policy places India as a security partner in Asia

Laxman Kumar Behera

The private defence sector steps up but structural gaps persist

Harsh V Pant

Sayantan Haldar

How should India tackle China's expanding reach in the Indian ocean?

Ankit Mehta

India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare