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Tejas Crash in Dubai: A Tragic Day for India’s Aviation, But the Jet’s Safety Record Remains Among the World’s Best
A tragic Tejas crash at the Dubai Airshow has shaken India. In this analysis, we examine what really happened, why the pilot couldn’t eject, and why Tejas still maintains one of the strongest safety records among global fighter jets.
2 days ago3 min read


India’s Twin Aircraft Carrier Strategy: Why Vikrant and Vikramaditya Are Just the Beginning
India’s twin aircraft carriers — Vikrant and Vikramaditya — mark a historic evolution in the Indian Navy’s doctrine. But the story doesn’t end here. This is only the beginning of India’s journey toward true blue-water dominance in the Indo-Pacific.
Nov 98 min read


India’s Silent Strength: How Naval Power Is Shaping Asia’s Strategic Balance
India's Naval Strength The Quiet Rise Beneath the Waves In a world where power is often measured by the roar of jets and the flash of missiles , India’s strength is emerging from a quieter domain — the sea . The Indian Navy , long overshadowed by land and air forces in public imagination, is now central to New Delhi’s geopolitical calculus.This transformation has been decades in the making , aligning perfectly with India’s long-term vision of strategic autonomy and maritime
Nov 76 min read


🛰️ THE SILENT WAR IN SPACE: INDIA’S SPACE MILITARIZATION AND CHINA’S ORBIT DOMINANCE
silent race for supremacy is unfolding above us — not with missiles or tanks, but with satellites and sensors.
India and China are transforming space into the next battlefield, weaponizing orbits through anti-satellite systems, space intelligence, and laser deterrence.
This in-depth Strategic Vanguard analysis explores how both nations are redefining geopolitics beyond the blue sky — and what this silent war means for the future of global security.
Nov 66 min read


🧠 The Future of AI in Warfare: Is India Ready for the Age of Algorithmic Battles?
The future of war is being rewritten by algorithms. From autonomous drones to predictive intelligence, Artificial Intelligence is changing defense strategy forever.
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Nov 32 min read


Space: The Final Battlefield — How the Next War Could Begin in Orbit
Earth’s orbit filled with satellites and spacecraft under a rising sun, symbolizing the militarization of space and the next frontier of warfare.
Oct 317 min read


Indian Navy’s Radar Revolution: From MF-STAR to LR-MSR
Indian Navy's Radar Revolution How Indigenous Radar Technology Is Redefining India’s Sea Power Introduction: The Eye That Commands the Sea Every modern navy knows a fundamental truth: a warship’s might is measured not merely by the missiles it carries but by the eyes that guide them. In the age of electronic warfare and stealth, victory belongs to the fleet that can see first, react faster, and strike with precision. For over a decade, the Indian Navy’s most powerful surface
Oct 257 min read


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...
Oct 43 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.
Oct 25 min read


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...
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.
Sep 205 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.
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...
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....
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...
Aug 305 min read


INS Viraat – Bidding Adieu to the Grand Old Lady of the Indian Navy ( From Vanguard Archive)
INS Viraat (Credits- Indian Navy) INS Viraat holds a special place in the maritime history of India. She joined the Indian fleet in 1987,...
Aug 293 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...
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...
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...
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,...
Aug 203 min read
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