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The Next Frontline: How Subsea Warfare Will Decide Future Global Power
Subsea warfare is fast becoming the world’s most important battlefield — shaping global power, digital security, and India’s strategic future. Discover how the silent war beneath the ocean is redefining geopolitics.
6 days ago6 min read


The Silent War in the Indian Ocean: A Newsroom Debate on the New Maritime Order
The Indian Ocean has become the silent battlefield of the 21st century. This newsroom debate breaks down the rising tension between India, China, and global powers — and explains what it means for the future of the Indo-Pacific.
Nov 173 min read


The Invisible Battlefield: How Information Wars Shape Modern Conflicts
Wars today are fought not on borders but on screens. Explore how information warfare, digital propaganda, and AI-driven narratives are reshaping global power dynamics — and what this means for India’s strategic future.
Nov 164 min read


The New Great Game: How the Red Sea Crisis Is Reshaping Global Trade & Naval Strategy
Crisis in Readsea The Red Sea—an ancient artery of commerce, culture, and conflict—has once again ignited global tensions. What started as sporadic attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on commercial vessels has rapidly escalated into one of the most significant maritime crises of the 21st century. Shipping giants rerouted vessels around Africa, freight prices soared, insurance rates exploded, naval deployments intensified, and governments scrambled to protect their economic lifel
Nov 148 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


China’s Maritime Silk Road vs. India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: The Battle for the Seas
The Indo-Pacific is becoming the world’s maritime battleground. Explore how China’s Maritime Silk Road and India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy are reshaping the balance of power across the seas.
Oct 276 min read


🚢 The Future of Naval Power: Aircraft Carriers vs. Submarines – India’s Strategic Dilemma
Aircraft carriers dominate headlines as floating cities of power, but submarines dominate strategy as silent guardians of deterrence. The real question is not carriers versus submarines, but how nations blend both into a doctrine fit for the 21st century.
Oct 136 min read


Beyond Malabar: The Deep Naval Game Between India and the UK
While Malabar dominates headlines, India’s quieter carrier group drills with the United Kingdom reveal a deeper story. These exercises go beyond symbolism — they strengthen interoperability, enhance carrier operations, and anchor India’s true Indo-Pacific strategy.
Oct 123 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


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


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...
Aug 23 min read


From Baby Boomer to Ocean Sentinel: India’s Strategic Submarine Journey (2009–2025)
From Baby Boomer to Silent Sentinel – India’s Nuclear Submarine Force Comes of Age Today is not just a landmark in the history of the...
Jul 223 min read


India’s Military-Industrial Revolution: Can We Finally End Foreign Defense Dependence?
Introduction: The Strategic Shift India Can’t Ignore India has long stood at the crossroads of ambition and dependency. Despite its...
Jul 123 min read


Aircraft Carrier Showdown: India vs China in the Indo-Pacific
In the high-stakes chessboard of the Indo-Pacific, aircraft carriers are the queens —projecting power, protecting sea lanes, and...
Apr 192 min read
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