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OPINION | The FATAH Rocket in the Town Square: Military Spectacle and Civilian Endangerment
The reported deployment of Pakistan’s FATAH rocket system inside the populated town of Shakargarh highlights the growing fusion of warfare, propaganda, and civilian risk. The incident raises serious questions about the militarization of civilian spaces and the strategic use of public imagery in modern conflict narratives.
May 192 min read


OPINION | Compelled Termination: A Strategic Assessment of Pakistan's Ceasefire Decision in the India-Pakistan Conflict of May 2025
The India-Pakistan conflict of May 2025 revealed critical vulnerabilities within Pakistan’s military and deterrence architecture. Triggered by India’s Operation SINDOOR, the conflict demonstrated escalation dominance, coercive diplomacy, and the limits of nuclear deterrence, ultimately compelling Islamabad toward an early ceasefire and reactive military restructuring.
May 83 min read


OPINION | Beyond the Exercise: India's Case for Non-Responsibility in the IRIS Dena Incident
The sinking of Iran's IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka during the U.S.-Iran conflict has sparked debate over India's responsibility after the vessel participated in the MILAN naval exercise. This analysis examines maritime jurisdiction, international precedent, and operational timelines to explain why Indian officials argue the incident falls outside India's responsibility.
Mar 63 min read


OPINION | Naval Diplomacy Emerges as an Anchor in India–Bangladesh Ties During a Diplomatic Downturn
Even as political ties between India and Bangladesh cooled, naval cooperation quietly endured. Through training programs, joint exercises, and coordinated patrols, maritime engagement continued despite diplomatic strain. This article examines how naval diplomacy has become a stabilizing anchor in an otherwise uncertain bilateral relationship.
Feb 282 min read


OPINION | From Seychelles to Colombo: India’s Maritime Diplomacy Surges Across the Indian Ocean
India’s maritime diplomacy is accelerating across the Indian Ocean, from Seychelles to Sri Lanka. Backed by years of humanitarian engagement, naval cooperation, and capacity building, New Delhi’s SAGAR vision is translating into sustained strategic partnerships that are reshaping regional security dynamics.
Feb 153 min read


Pakistan Advances National Space Capability with Launch of EO-2 Earth Observation Satellite
Pakistan has successfully launched its second indigenous Earth Observation satellite, EO-2, from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre. Developed by SUPARCO, the high-resolution imaging satellite will enhance national capabilities in resource management, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and strategic planning, marking a key milestone in Pakistan’s expanding space program.
Feb 133 min read


OPINION | Operation Sagar Bandhu Advances SAGAR Through Naval HADR in Sri Lanka
INS Gharial’s delivery of Bailey bridges to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka highlights India’s role as a reliable first responder under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Beyond humanitarian aid, repeated naval cooperation is quietly strengthening maritime trust and advancing SAGAR, reinforcing stability in the Indian Ocean region.
Feb 113 min read


OPINION | India’s Republic Day Is a Strategic Statement, Not a Celebration
India’s Republic Day is not a celebration of power, but a statement of restraint.
Jan 254 min read


OPINION | Indian Army Shifts to Unmanned Firefighting at Armament Depots
The Indian Army has signed a ₹62 crore contract to induct 18 firefighting robots for deployment at ammunition and armament depots. Developed under the iDEX framework, the unmanned systems will enhance safety by operating in high-risk environments, reducing danger to personnel while enabling faster and more effective fire response.
Jan 202 min read


Space Machines Company Secures Australian Defence Contract to Build Autonomous Space Threat Detection Capability
Space Machines Company has secured a $2.9M Australian Defence contract to develop STARS, an AI-powered autonomous space threat detection system. Designed to predict close flybys, RPO activity, and interference in LEO, STARS will enhance protection of Australian and allied space assets and integrate into next-generation space command-and-control systems.
Jan 62 min read


OPINION | Tactical Airspace Control: Why the Army Must Own the Tactical Sky from Battalion to Corps
Modern battlefields blur the line between ground and air, as drones, loitering munitions, artillery, and GBAD systems compete in the same tactical sky. To prevent chaos and fratricide, the Army must own this battlespace from company to corps, institutionalising ROZs, kill boxes, JTAC/FAC networks, and integrated deconfliction. Victory tomorrow will depend less on 30,000 feet of airpower, and more on controlling 300 feet above the battlefield.
Sep 29, 20254 min read


OPINION | Submarine Showdown: India’s Arighat vs. Pakistan’s Agosta
By Ruchi Singh In a significant development, the Indian Navy recently commissioned its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile...
Sep 3, 20253 min read


OPINION | Mumbai, Kabul, and Beyond: Chronicling ISI-Supported Terrorist Attacks
By Major General RPS Bhadauria (Retd) Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has emerged as one of the most destabilising forces in...
Sep 1, 20255 min read


OPINION | INS Nistar as a Force Multiplier: What is the Operational Impact and Strategic Implications?
By Commodore Ranjit Rai (Retd) The commissioning of INS Nistar on 18 July 2025 marks a watershed moment for the Indian Navy’s underwater...
Sep 1, 20254 min read


OPINION | Rising Tide: Indian Navy’s Strategic Expansion of Anti-Submarine Fleet to Counter Sino-Pak Naval Collaboration
By Aritra Banerjee India is racing to stay a step ahead beneath the waves, pouring unprecedented resources into antisubmarine warfare as...
Sep 1, 20254 min read


PODCAST | Ep. 137 Fragile Lines: Water, War, Balochistan, and Pakistan’s Shifting Reality | Syed Ali Zia Jaffery
In this episode, we explore the far-reaching implications of the recent escalation between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam...
Aug 28, 20252 min read
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