Indian military strategy
India's Transformative Security Doctrine: From Restraint to Strategic Autonomy After Operation Sindoor
Nov 24, 2025 02:22 am CST
A comprehensive analysis of India's evolving security posture reveals a fundamental shift from traditional restraint to assertive pre-emption and strategic autonomy. Military experts John Spencer and Dr. Lauren Dagan Amoss document how Operation Sindoor marks a permanent doctrinal transformation in India's approach to cross-border terrorism, international diplomacy, and nuclear deterrence, creating a new security paradigm in South Asia.
Modern Warfare Evolution: Indian Army Chief Highlights Shift to Non-Kinetic Combat and Youth's Role in National Security
Oct 31, 2025 10:23 pm CST
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasizes the transformation of warfare into non-kinetic and non-contact domains, requiring intellectual and technological preparedness alongside military strength. Speaking at an event commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, he highlighted India's demographic advantage with its young population and called for a whole-of-nation approach to security challenges, including disinformation campaigns and emerging technologies. The Army has initiated programs to engage youth through technology clusters and internships, recognizing their crucial role in building comprehensive national power.
Why India Should Avoid the Russian Su-57: Strategic Risks and Indigenous Alternatives
Sep 30, 2025 05:20 pm CST
The Indian Air Force's consideration of the Russian Su-57 as a stopgap fifth-generation fighter presents significant strategic concerns. This analysis examines why such procurement would undermine India's aerospace sovereignty, compromise security with Chinese-dependent components, fail to address immediate capability gaps, and potentially sabotage indigenous fighter development programs like the AMCA. Rather than pursuing this problematic Russian platform, India should prioritize accelerating domestic production and selectively bridging gaps with proven alternatives.