India

In the regular budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence for 2024–25, there is continuing focus on innovation, domestic procurement, operational readiness and prioritising the well-being of the Service personnel.

• S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh
• August 07, 2024
• Issue Brief

The Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at developing remote villages along India’s northern borders.

• Pushpita Das
• August 28, 2024
• Issue Brief

India and Armenia are critical regional partners, and their collaboration and cooperation may soon transform into a strategic partnership.

• Jason Wahlang
• July 30, 2024
• IDSA Comments

Ongoing conflicts involving groups such as the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military junta have delayed the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project.

• Om Prakash Das
• July 22, 2024
• IDSA Comments

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's state visit, the first during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third consecutive term, underscores the importance both nations place on the India–Bangladesh relationship.

• Anand Kumar
• July 15, 2024
• Issue Brief

Enhanced naval capabilities, strategic partnerships, and comprehensive underwater domain awareness (UDA) will be key to coping with the challenges of Chinese subsurface presence in the Indian Ocean Region.

• Abhay Kumar Singh
• July 11, 2024
• IDSA Comments

Russia’s Far East offers immense potential to further propel the India–Russia bilateral partnership.

• Bipandeep Sharma
• May 24, 2024
• Issue Brief

Successful implementation of the Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement (RDPA) will require a deep understanding of the nuances and requirements of both the US and Indian defence procurement systems.

• Cherian Samuel
• May 17, 2024
• IDSA Comments

India and Oman's growing and multifaceted strategic partnership displays a shared commitment to regional peace and economic development.

• Mr Farhan Khan
• May 01, 2024
• Backgrounder

The creation of a ‘Scorpene Club’ could collectively benefit India, Brazil, Malaysia and Indonesia, all operators of the French-origin submarine.

• R. Vignesh , Abhay Kumar Singh
• 24 April 2024
• Issue Brief