Military Affairs
Are the Armed Forces Game for 3PL?
3PL support has not become integral to the defence forces’ administrative functions yet. Considering the funds that can be saved, manpower that can be freed to train for operational readiness, the adept, proficient and skilful resources that can be used to upgrade its standards and capabilities, the armed forces should not to drag their feet in this important issue.
Major Issues of Immediate Concern for the Indian Air Force
The multitude of challenges the IAF faces during its ongoing transformation ranging from a high accident rate to cyber warfare need to be addressed to ensure that it remains an effective fighting force.
Public Finance and National Security: Deficit Reduction and the American Military in a Time of Diminished Resources
The United States faces a budget crisis of proportions with no precedent in its recent history. The country’s economic dominance since the end of World War II has supported a military posture with global reach and influence.
Managing the 3Ms of Military Readiness
Money, manpower and material (3Ms) determine a state's capacity to leverage its hard power for fulfilling its national security objectives.
Professional Military Education: The First Steps in the Indian Context
Human resources will remain a critical element to any professional military education system and this entails careful selection of the senior leadership, faculty, and managerial staff.
Nuclear Implications of the ‘Two Front’ Formulation
The nuclear ‘backdrop’ carries dangers even in a single front let alone a ‘two front’ situation, particularly since a move to rescind the NFU tenet of doctrine may be necessary.
Twin Purpose Military Exercises of the Chinese PLA in 2009
The year 2009 has seen the Chinese PLA undertake several military exercises, drills and war games to enhance battle effectiveness as well as promote trust among neighbours.
The Army’s decade in review
Over the short term, events in Pakistan dictate higher order readiness. In the middle term, equations have to be managed with China so as to gain time to get the second strike capability and infrastructure organised.
The central debate in India’s civil military relations
Critics have it that the last bout of reforms in India’s defence sector in the wake of Kargil has not been taken to its logical conclusion.
