In context of the recent Tata and Airbus deal to manufacture C-295 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force, in this episode, we discuss and analyse the significance of the deal, understanding the competency of the indigenous defence manufacturing in India. Listen in!
What does an embedded Diwali with Jawans look like? Should human emotions take precedence over political ideology in judging PM Modi’s visits to military stations at the borders? Abhishek Bhalla and Dev Goswami discuss in this episode. Listen in!
What are India’s nuclear capabilities and what is the secrecy behind the nuclear operations? Is India’s launch of a missile a milestone? We discuss this in In Our Defence. Tune in!
Abhishek Bhalla and Dev Goswami discuss where the Russia-Ukraine war is heading, spill some anecdotes of civilians caught in the middle, and much more, in the latest episode of In Our Defence.
The eradication of the colonial legacy is in question now. Should the Indian armed forces continue to cling on to the culture imposed by our colonial masters? We discuss in In Our Defence. Tune in!
How has the PFI been seen by the Indian security establishment over the years? We discuss it in this episode of In Our Defence. Tune in!
Russian President Putin said that he was not bluffing on nukes and ordered a partial mobilisation of Russian citizens. But well, has Putin’s bluff been called out? Is it also the admission of Russia’s failure? Tune in to find out!
What is the reality of eastern Ladakh? What is the difficulty in “resolving” the standoff? Abhishek Bhalla and Dev Goswami discuss in this episode of In Our Defence. Tune in!
The question of India’s depleting number of fighter fleet looms large. The IAF is functioning with close to 240 aircraft less than what it should have. We discuss its nitty-gritties in this episode of In Our Defence. Tune in!
Why is it important for India to have an aircraft carrier? Why is it a big deal that this warship has been Made in India? We discuss this in this episode of In Our Defence. Tune in!
Is targeted killings a natural evolution of the Kashmir Valley's long-running militancy? We discuss this in this episode of In Our Defence. Listen up!
Why does Operation Meghdoot remain one of the most significant ones particularly in the current day context? How and why was the operation with a lot of foresight? We discuss it in this episode of In Our Defence. Tune in!
In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of how special operations are carried out, interspersed with fascinating anecdotes from Abhishek Bhalla. Tune in!
What is the China-Taiwan tension post-Pelosi visit? What happens in the military drills? In this episode, we untangle the Taiwan tangle. Tune in!
Was there a larger objective of the Pakistani military army when they intruded into India across the Line of Control capturing strategic mountain peaks? In this episode, we revisit the days and the aftermath of the war, bringing out its in-depth nuances. Tune in!
What does the norm of caste-based stratification in the Indian military imply? Did independent India continue with the caste and region-based regiments due to their history and ethos? Listen in!
What's going on in Sri Lanka? What role does the military play in the midst of this political turmoil? Tune in!
In the wake of the killings, we address the security ramification of the gruesome murders. Tune in!
The episode discusses the dynamics of the life of civilians who reside in the “occupied” territories. Tune in!
A week has passed by since the "Agnipath" or Path of Fire initiative was announced for applicants aged 17.5 to 21.  Each year, between 45,000 and 50,000 troops will be recruited, with the majority of them leaving the military after just four years, with only 25% of them being retained after that. Amid the ongoing protests against the scheme, the Indian Air Force issued its notification, stating that registration will start from June 24.  Is it acknowledged that things might hav...
Two major military reforms were announced by the government this week, which were received with a lot of criticism. We discuss how viable the reforms are. Tune in! Other related links: The post of CDS lying vacant.. What's the way ahead? https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-podcasts/story/chief-of-defence-staff-vacant-general-bipin-rawat-demise-in-our-defence-1945953-2022-05-05 Tour of Duty: A preposterous proposal? https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-podcasts/story/in-our-defence-ep-10-tour-...
This episode of In Our Defence delves at Kashmir's perplexing security apparatus, interspersed with personal reporting experiences from the region. Tune in!
The Army is interested in using Tour of Duty to increase recruiting. The episode dives into the details of the proposal, debating if it is an ill-judged idea. Tune in!
We talk about big weapons, like fighter jets and nuclear weapons, but not about integral weapons like rifles. In this episode, we discuss and argue the importance of small arms.
Two years since Ladakh’s Galwan Valley violent clash between the Armies of India and China, what's the status and what lies ahead?
What are the biggest takeaways for India from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine? Tune in!
The episode delves into the functioning of the CDS while addressing the concern why no one has been appointed since General Rawat’s demise. Tune in!
Will May 9 mark an end to the Russia-Ukraine war? Amid speculations, what will the Victory day entail and unravel? Tune in!
Our defence expert Abhishek Bhalla is in now in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. In this episode, host Dev Goswami talks to him about his experiences on the ground, and what has unfolded in the capital since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February.
Our defence expert Abhishek Bhalla is on his way to Ukraine this week. In this episode, host Dev Goswami discusses with Bhalla about his journalistic experiences in conflict zones, and his views on where the war is headed
