Enhancing Defence Capabilities: The Potential of India-Brazil Cooperation
Icon-download Introduction As the two emerging Global South powers, India and Brazil have developed multi-faceted bilateral relations ranging from trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchanges. Despite the separation by geography, both nations have shared goals and strategic interests, especially in the international forums. They are the regional powers in their respective continents and share their commitment […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Indian Army (IA): Start With the Low Hanging Fruit
Icon-download What’s Happening During the annual Army Day Press Conference 2024, the then Chief of Army Staff, Gen Manoj Pande announced that 2024 will be IA’s Year of Tech Absorption[1]. This was followed by a video put up by IA on its YouTube Channel in which AI found prominent mention among other things[2]. Even in […]
Emerging Communication Technology Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) – A Game Changer for Modern Maritime Operations
Icon-download “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle”.[1] – Sun Tzu […]
AI in Warfare: The REAIM Summit and India’s Approach
Icon-download Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the battlefield today, just as gunpowder, tanks, aircraft, nuclear bombs and the like transformed the nature of warfare in previous eras. Once considered a hypothetical or futuristic strategy, AI has made its way into real-world conflicts, with war in Ukraine and Gaza serving as prime examples. […]
China’s Algorithmic Warfare: Strategic Implications of AI-Driven Military Operations
Introduction Icon-download Globally, the buzzwords currently in the technology circle are ‘Data’, ‘Machine Learning’, and ‘Artificial Intelligence’. Armed Forces world over are adopting the warfighting tools from different niche technologies. China has also made great strides in this field.[1] The focus is to understand how China leverages AI to augment the capabilities of its armed […]
What Shigeru Ishiba’s Leadership Means for India-Japan Partnership
Icon-download Introduction Japan is undergoing remarkable shifts in its security policies, unlike any other nation in the Indo-Pacific region. Just a decade or two ago, it would have seemed inconceivable for Tokyo to make such bold adjustments to its defense strategies and clearly signal its intent to take on a larger role in regional security […]
QUAD Leaders’ Summit 2024: Affirmations for a Free, Open and Inclusive Indo-Pacific
Icon-download Introduction The QUAD’s regrouping in 2017 marked an extremely pivotal moment against the backdrop of vexed geopolitical contestations in the Indo Pacific. As countries manage to navigate the power rivalry between US and China, the functions and operability of minilaterals have been frequently discussed and debated. The functions carried out by the QUAD has […]
The Rise of Niche Technologies: Embracing to Excel in Joint Warfighting
Icon-download Introduction The landscape of modern warfare has changed considerably with the arrival of niche technologies. These technologies are fundamentally transforming joint war fighting capabilities. Niche technologies are characterized by their specialized and cutting-edge nature. They include a wide range of innovations like artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and advanced sensors. These technologies are boosting traditional […]
AI for Efficient Utilisation of ISR in Joint Ops: Challenges and Resolutions
Icon-download Introduction The recent conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war or the Israel-Hamas conflict have busted the myth of short conflicts and have highlighted the importance of availability of Intelligence. Tactics and Technology go hand in hand to protect own interests and defeat the adversary. They complement each other to ensure success. Tactics work when technology […]
Private Sector Ecosystem for Resiliency in the Outer Space Domain
Icon-download Introduction The 2022 Ukraine War has demonstrated the strategic relevance of private enterprises in improving the resiliency of space systems. The role of the private sector in supporting military operations was never disputed. The 2022 Ukraine War is unique as Elon Musk, a private individual of his own accord, had interfered in the conflict […]