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India Signs a Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) with the United States: What Can We Expect?

In August 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) entered into a Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) with the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD). This commentary attempts to highlight the issues that arise in the wake of the arrangement.

· September 6, 2024
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Understanding the Global Debate on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems: An Indian Perspective

This article explores the global debate on lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS), highlighting the convergences, complexities, and differences within and beyond the UN Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on LAWS. It further examines India’s key position at the GGE and the probable reasons behind them.

· August 30, 2024
In The Media
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Defense Reforms 2.0 for Modi 3.0

In this article, Ajay Kumar discusses the continuation of defense reforms under Modi 3.0, focusing on Theatre Commands and indigenisation.

· July 18, 2024
Business Standard
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India Needs to Fix Its Indigenous Fighter Before Building Stealth Aircraft

With India lacking the depth of research and design expertise required to build state-of-the-art stealth aircraft, the country needs to prioritize improving on its indigenous fighter, the Tejas.

· August 10, 2022
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China’s Global Security Initiative Is a Bid to Dictate the Rules of Engagement

It also speaks to Beijing’s concerns that extend beyond the Russia-Ukraine war.

· June 16, 2022
commentary
Why the Indian Air Force’s Modernization Process Has Stumbled

To get its air force up to speed, India needs to enhance its capacity to develop and produce fighter aircraft.

· April 4, 2022
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Is U.S. Foreign Policy Too Hostile to China?

Experts weigh in on whether the United States is too hostile toward China.

· October 19, 2021
Foreign Affairs
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The Army in Indian Military Strategy: Rethink Doctrine or Risk Irrelevance

The Indian Army’s prevailing doctrine leaves the military with two main choices: do nothing or risk wars it cannot win. The Indian Army needs to rethink its use of force to meet today’s new challenges.

  • Arzan Tarapore
· August 10, 2020
In the Media
Raja Mandala: Privatising the Afghan War

While the outrage against outsourcing the Afghan war is real, the tragic reality is that the growing role of private armies is very much part of the modern hybrid wars.

· August 28, 2018
Indian Express
In the Media
Russian Defense Deal Could Put India in Path of U.S. Sanctions

India may soon close a deal with Russia to purchase two S-400 air defense systems, thereby triggering secondary sanctions from the United States. Without Congressional action, the U.S.-India defense relationship will likely suffer.

· March 28, 2018
Axios