Jasjit Singh

In elders’ court

The military in essence is a social organisation, though with clearly defined goals and objectives that every member is expected to work for.

The name is Hercules

Some aircraft, like the British Spitfire, American F-86 Sabre, DC-3 Dakota...

On a wing and a plan

Past experience may not be a good guide in buying 126 multi-role combat aircraft for the air force

New space for arms race

Space power has become a pre-condition to land, sea and air power. China has understood this. India needs to as well

In search of a defence plan

The crisis of military modernisation is with us. Increasingly, it is being recognised that the solution lies not in economic growth alone but in a mor

Kargil rewind: air chief vs army chief

Tipnis’s observations, if they don’t lead to unnecessary recriminations, could provide valuable insights into the history of the Kargil war

Settling Siachen: Don’t let the solution become a bigger future problem

If Islamabad decides to launch an adventure in Siachen, the costs will be heavy, in fact, much more than Kargil.