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India- China Rivalry
All about the rivalry between India and China


MiG-21 Retirement: End of an Era, Dawn of a New Indian Air Force
Farewell to the legend MIG-29 On this historic day, the Indian Air Force (IAF) bids farewell to one of the most legendary aircraft in its...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Sep 295 min read


India vs China: The Coming Naval Power Showdown and the Future of Maritime Warfare
The Indo-Pacific will decide the 21st century. As China builds the world’s largest navy, India faces its greatest maritime challenge. Can India counter the dragon with carriers, submarines, and futuristic naval tech? Read our latest hardline analysis on the India–China naval rivalry.

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Sep 205 min read


Rising China — The Strategic Challenges for India
China’s rise has redrawn Asia’s strategic map. From military standoffs at Galwan Valley to expanding influence across the Indian Ocean Region, Beijing’s ambitions challenge India’s security and sovereignty. This article explores how India must respond with decisive geopolitical strategy.

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Sep 196 min read


Silent Hunters: The Future of Submarine Warfare in the Indo-Pacific
Submarines are the silent hunters shaping the future of warfare. In this in-depth Strategic Vanguard analysis, explore how the Indian Navy, People's Liberation Army Navy, and United States Navy are preparing for the coming undersea race in the Indo-Pacific.

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Sep 175 min read


India’s Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Dream: A 15-Year Vision
India's Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Aircraft carriers are more than warships—they are symbols of national power and ambition. For India, a...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Sep 102 min read


INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri: How the Nilgiri-Class Frigates Mark a Quantum Leap for the Indian Navy
When the Indian Navy commissioned INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri , it was not just another routine addition to its fleet. These warships...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 305 min read


Safran–ADA Deal: The Engine That Could Power India’s AMCA Fighter Jet
India’s quest for a truly indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) , has long faced one...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 275 min read


CPEC in 2025: The Opaque Gamble and Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemma (Vanguard Archieves)
Road Network under CPEC inside Pakistan (Credits- Wikipedia) This article is the revised version of my earlier blog from 2017 that we...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 223 min read


6th Generation Fighters: Can India Keep Pace with the Global Race?
Air dominance has always shaped the destiny of nations. From the legendary Spitfires of World War II to the stealthy F-35 of today,...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 203 min read


Weaponizing Space: The Global Race for Orbital Dominance
The next great battlefield isn’t on land, sea, or even in the skies. It lies above us — in the silence of space. Satellites, once...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 163 min read


India’s Strategic Realignment: How New Delhi Balances BRICS, the Quad, and the Global South
India’s foreign policy in 2025 is defined by a unique balancing act. It is a member of BRICS alongside China and Russia, an active...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 132 min read


India’s Space Weapons: Are We Ready for War in Orbit?
The Final Frontier Is Now a Battlefield For decades, space was seen as the realm of science, exploration, and satellites. But today,...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 72 min read


India’s Global Military Footprint | Silent Strategy to Counter China’s Encirclement
Introduction: Power Isn’t Just About Weapons Anymore India’s rise as a major global power isn’t being written only in terms of tanks,...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 63 min read


Biowarfare: The Invisible Threat That Could Define Future Wars
Biowarfare: The Next Great Threat We’re Not Talking About In the world of defense and geopolitics, missiles, aircraft carriers, and...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 43 min read


The Silent Front: How India’s Intelligence Network Secures Our Borders Before Conflict Begins
In today’s complex geopolitical environment, India’s national security is shaped not just on the battlefield, but long before that — in...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Jul 293 min read


AGNIPARVA – How Agni-5 Marked India’s Missile Breakthrough and Changed Asian Deterrence Forever
Agni-5: A Quantum Leap in India’s Missile Capability Originally written: April 21, 2012 | Updated for Strategic Vanguard Archives With a...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Jul 273 min read


Why India Must Reject the Russia-China Alliance: A Strategic Trap, Not a Partnership
As the global balance of power shifts, a new geopolitical proposal has begun to gain attention—an alliance between Russia, India, and...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Jul 263 min read


Asia-Pacific Power Game 2025: India, China, USA, Japan & Russia in the New Global Order
As we navigate the second quarter of the 21st century, a silent yet significant power game is unfolding—one that will define not just the...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Jul 254 min read


India’s Strategic Blind Spot: No Long-Range Bomber?
🔥 Introduction: A Gap That Cannot Be Ignored In the age of fifth-generation stealth bombers like the American B-21 Raider , the global...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Jul 233 min read


AI in Warfare: How Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining Global Military Power
The future of war is no longer on the horizon — it's already underway. Nations across the globe are deploying artificial intelligence...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Jul 192 min read
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