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Indian Defense Policy


India’s Airlift Dilemma: The Strategic Weak Link in the IAF’s Arsenal
India's Airlift Dilemma The strength of any air force is not measured by fighter jets alone. True military power lies in the ability to...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
7 days ago3 min read


India’s Strategic Edge in the Arabian Sea: Why Naval Power Matters
The Arabian Sea is no longer just a trade highway—it is a theater of strategic competition. For India, dominance in this region means securing maritime trade, countering China’s naval expansion, and shaping the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific.

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Oct 25 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


The Future of India’s Aircraft Carrier Strategy: Lessons from INS Vikrant and China’s Fujian
INS Vikrant at INS Kadamba (Credits- Indian Navy) Aircraft carriers have long been considered the crown jewels of naval power projection....

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Sep 55 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


The Silent Wars: How Nations Fight Without Firing a Shot
For centuries, war has been defined by the clash of armies, the thunder of artillery, and the devastation of bombs. But in the 21st...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 255 min read


Agni-5 ICBM: India’s Strategic Game-Changer in the 21st Century
On a calm evening over the Bay of Bengal, a fiery plume split the sky as India successfully tested the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 235 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


🌍 What If India Had Joined NATO? – An Alternate History in Geopolitics
What if India had made a very different choice in its early years of independence? Instead of pursuing non-alignment, what if New Delhi...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 182 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


India’s Project 18: The 144-Cell Stealth Destroyer That Outguns China and the U.S.
The Indian Navy is preparing to unveil its most powerful surface combatant to date — Project 18 , a 10,000+ ton stealth destroyer...

Manoj Ambat, Editor in Chief, Strategic Vanguard
Aug 23 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
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