Mathematical Conceptualisation of Shooting Down a Drone/Helicopter The objective of this commentary is to determine several parameters of the shooting down of slow flying objects.1 If we have some basic information regarding the motion of the drone/helicopter and we also know the velocity with which the bullet will be discharged, then we may evaluate the angle of projection (a) so that the bullet will shoot down the drone/helicopter even if it has manoeuvring effect due to acceleration or retardation. Obviously, the conclusions of the commentary will also hold if any other objects in the air replace the drone/helicopter. Neeraj Pant , Satyanarayana Gedela October-December 2022 Journal of Defence Studies
Jammu and Kashmir Floods: The Need for Sustainable Management Jammu and Kashmir needs a robust early warning system to mitigate the impact of natural disasters. Pintu Kumar Mahla October 06, 2022 IDSA Comments
Drones and Arms Control The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or the unmanned aircraft, commonly called ‘drones’, have emerged as the new face of a technologically oriented warfare today. They provide the state with the technological capabilities to strike with utmost accuracy without the risk of endangering human lives of the armed forces. Today, drones have become the strategic weapons of choice for most of the states, including India. Manish October-December 2022 Journal of Defence Studies
India in the United Nations Security Council India’s voting pattern at the United Nations Security Council shows that it is proactive and positive towards the UNSC agenda. Rajeesh Kumar October 03, 2022 IDSA Comments
The Matador’s Sword: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Against Urban Terror Terrorism continues to be a major source of concern to nations as it poses a serious and evolving threat. It also constitutes a direct challenge to the national security and, more importantly, to national unity. India has been in the crosshairs of terrorism for over four decades hence it is imperative that there should be a robust technology driven anti-terror mechanism in place to effectively counter terror. Unmanned aerial vehicles would fit the bill perfectly in India’s fight against terror, especially urban terror. AV Chandrasekaran October-December 2022 Journal of Defence Studies
Defence Procurement: Negative Lists with Positive Implications The defence indigenisation lists are expected to promote domestic arms manufacturing and reduce the burden of arms imports. Mukesh Kumar September 30, 2022 IDSA Comments
Challenges before New START and Its Successor If the US and Russia fail to negotiate a successor agreement to New START, there is the possibility of an unrestricted arms race with detrimental implications. Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak September 28, 2022 IDSA Comments
Chinese Targeted Cyber Operations against Taiwan: Key Takeaways for India Taiwan has a robust defensive strategy to counter malicious Chinese cyber activities, including its disinformation campaigns. Krutika Patil September 28, 2022 Issue Brief
The Ukraine–Russia Conflict and Nuclear Misinformation The parties involved in the Ukraine–Russia conflict should privilege nuclear risk avoidance measures rather than indulge in nuclear sabre-rattling. Rajiv Nayan September 23, 2022 IDSA Comments
Western Hydrocarbon Exodus and Arctic Boycott: Opportunities for India in Russia India needs to seize the opportunities presented by the exit of Western companies from the Russian energy sector. Anurag Bisen September 15, 2022 Issue Brief
