In Our Defence

How Operation Sindoor Redefined Indian Warfare | In Our Defence |S3 | Ep 50

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One year ago, the template for India's response to state-sponsored terror changed forever. It began with a tragedy in Pahalgam -- where tourists were ...

Unpacking India's Air Defence as Air Force Gets Another S-400 Regiment | In Our Defence | S3 | Ep 49

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Sandeep Unnithan unpack one of the most complex parts of modern warfare: the ar...

Pakistan Helped Shape Iran’s Nuclear Story. Now It’s Hosting US Peace Talks | In Our Defence | S3 | Ep 48

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of In Our Defence, we step away from the predictable outrage and look at the harder, more interesting question: why does Pakistan rema...

Iran War: Will US Blockade of Hormuz Prevail?  | In Our Defence | S3 | Ep 47

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami is joined by national security expert Sandeep Unnithan to unpack one of the world’s most critica...

39 Days of War: Did the US and Israel Actually Fail to Break Iran? | In Our Defence | S3 | Ep 46

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After 39 days of war, Iran has agreed to a temporary ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz is back in focus. But the big question remains: what exactly d...

Vietnam to Iran: What Current Gulf Conflict Reveals About American War Strategy | S3 | 45

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A month into the Iran war, the battlefield story is changing rapidly. What began as high-impact US–Israel strikes has now entered an uncertain phase...

Iran, US-Israel, Gulf: Is Delhi Playing This Crisis Right? |S3 | 44

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Gulf war has widened, energy infrastructure is under threat, and the Strait of Hormuz is once again at the centre of global anxiety. For India, th...

2 Weeks Of Epic Fury: Who Is Winning The US-Iran War? |S3| 43

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly two weeks into Operation Epic Fury, the war in West Asia has spilled over from the streets of Tehran to the depths of the Indian Ocean. In this...

Why India Can't Afford to let Tejas programme fail |S3| 42

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the possible loss of a third HAL Tejas in Gujarat, the delayed response from authorities, and the controversy that has followed, renewed...

Why India Wants To Buy 114 Rafale Jets & What That Means for Tejas, AMCA |S3| 41

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) clearing the monumental Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale jets just as French President Emmanuel Macro...

Kaveri to Tejas Delays: Crisis of India's Missing Jet Engine |S3| 40

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How is that India, a country capable of sending probes to the dark side of the Moon, still struggles to build a fighter jet engine? With the deliverie...

Decoded: How Indian Air Force Established Air Superiority During Operation Sindoor | S3 | Ep 39

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new report by a Swiss research centre has brought the 2025 four-day mini-war between India and Pakistan back in limelight. The report especially foc...

Rafale 2.0 Loading: Is IAF’s 19-Year Fighter Jet Hunt Finally Ending? |S3| Ep 38

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It has been 19 years in the making. From the original MMRCA tender in 2007 to the emergency purchase in 2016, and now, finally MRFA, the "Mother of Al...

Indian Army 2.0: Inside the Integrated Battle Groups & Drone Revolution |S3| Ep 37

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the era of the massive Indian Army over? In this episode of In Our Defence, Dev Goswami and Sandeep Unnithan decode the Indian Army's roadmap for f...

The US Raid to Capture Maduro and the Indian 'Snatch Op' That Never Was | S3 | Ep 36

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On January 3, 2026, the United States military changed the rules of engagement. In a lightning-fast raid involving 150 aircraft and Delta Force operat...

Is Bangladesh Becoming East Pakistan 2.0? |S3| Ep 35

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has set Bangladesh on fire again. But this time, the anger isn't just anti-government, it's dangerousl...

Dhurandhar, Sleeper Agents & The Evolution of RAW in Pakistan | S3 | Ep 34

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new spy thriller Dhurandhar has sparked a massive controversy. The Adtiya Dhar film explores the concept of 'sleeper spies' -- spies who are deepl...

Why is Field Marshal Asim Munir Scared of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan? | S3 | Ep 33

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On paper, Field Marshal Asim Munir is the most powerful man in Pakistan. He has the Army, the intelligence agencies, and a constitutional amendment th...

INS Aridhaman coming soon: Inside India's Secret Nuclear Submarine Project | S3 | Ep 32

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India is set to commission its third -- and most powerful -- nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the INS Aridhaman (codename: S4). But this i...

Recalling 26/11 Mumbai Attack, the Kargil of India’s Internal Security | S3 | Ep 31

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seventeen years ago, India was shaken when Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists launched 12 coordinated attacks across Mumbai, striking the Taj Mahal Palace Hot...

Tejas Crash: What It Means for India’s Indigenous Fighter Programme

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On November 21, an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet performing aerial manoeuvres at the Dubai Airshow crashed, killing its pilot, Wing Commander Nam...

Beyond 120 Bahadur: Inside Battle of Rezang La and the 1962 India-China War | S3 | Ep 29

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the release of the Farhan Akhtar-starrer 120 Bahadur, the spotlight returns to the Battle of Rezang La -- one of the bravest last stands in milit...

Red Fort blast and Asim Munir's Death By Thousand Cuts Strategy | S3 | Ep 29

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A car explodes near Delhi's Red Fort and the trail runs through Srinagar posters, Faridabad storehouses, and an alleged "white-collar" module featurin...

Unpacking Donald Trump's Nuke Testing Bomb & India's Nuclear Doctrine Dilemma | S3 | Ep 28

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says China, Russia and Pakistan are "testing nuclear weapons". And that is why he's told the Pentagon to immediately prepare to test the ...

Two Seas, Two Stories: India's Navy Between Pakistan and China | S3 | Ep 27

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India's Navy faces two very different fronts at sea. To the west, it has history and geography on its side against Pakistan -- think Karachi aflame in...

Ally to Adversary: Why Taliban is Fighting Pakistan | S3 | Ep 27

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once Islamabad's (or Rawalpindi's) protégés, the Taliban are now exchanging gunfire with Pakistan. The recent clashes mark the deadliest fighting be...

Decoding Trump's Israel-Gaza Peace Plan and India's Tightrope Act | S3 | Ep 26

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two years after Oct 7, a US-brokered ceasefire takes hold in Gaza: living Israeli hostages are freed, the IDF pulls back to a predefined "yellow line,...

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Security Pact: Nukes, Money, and India's Dilemma | S3 | Ep 25

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A fresh jolt in West Asia: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement. Is it just a formalisation of a decades-old sec...

MiG-21 Retires: How the Iconic Jet Shaped the Indian Air Force | S3 | Ep 24

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Indian Air Force has retired the MiG-21 – the iconic Soviet-era fighter aircraft—that became the most produced supersonic jet in hist...

India's Missing Kamikaze Drone Army | S3 | Ep 23

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kamikaze drones, or loitering munitions, have been everywhere in recent conflicts, from the Russia-Ukraine war to battles in the Middle East. They're ...

Great Nicobar Explained: Project That Could Change Everything for India |S3 | Ep 22

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India is betting big on the Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island, a decades-long project to build a massive transshipment port, a new airport,...

India's Stalled Theatre Commands: Politics, Turf Wars & Reform

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami and national security expert Sandeep Unnithan unpack the debate over theaterisation -- the buzzwor...

Pokhran to Agni-V: How And Why India Got the Bomb ? S3 | Ep 20

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India's latest Agni-V missile test, just days before the PM's visit to China, got tongues wagging this week. Was it a message to Beijing? Islamabad? O...

India-China Reset: 5 Years After Galwan, Is Thaw for Real? | In Our Defence S3 | Ep 19

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Five years after the deadly Galwan Valley clash, India and China are suddenly warming up again. Flights are restarting, a Modi-Xi meeting is on the ca...

Nukes & Dump Trucks: Unpacking Pak Army Chief Asim Munir's Wild US Speech | In Our Defence S3 | Ep 18

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir recently made wild headlines in the US, casually threatening nuclear apocalypse at a private dinner. He claimed that ...

The India-US Tariff War Nobody Saw Coming... But Should Have | In Our Defence S3 | Ep 17

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India's buying cheap Russian oil. Trump's not happy. And now he's slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods. Officially, it's about funding Russia's war mac...

The Submarine Fleet Indian Navy Planned... But Never Got | In Our Defence S3 | Ep 16

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India's 30-year submarine plan promised a world-class fleet. A mix of conventional diesel-powered submarines and both nuclear-powered attack and balli...

Kargil, Bofors & Beyond: India's Atmanirbhar Artillery Revolution | In Our Defence S3 | Ep 15

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami marks the anniversary of India's victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict by turning sights on the unsu...

Decoding Air India 171 Crash Probe: Fuel Switches, Silence & Unanswered Questions In Our Defence S3|Ep 14

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India’s worst aviation disaster in recent years. Air India Flight 171 crashed within a minute after takeoff -- killing 260 people. In this episode o...

BrahMos Success Story: Cruise Missile Like No Other That Won OP Sindoor In Our Defence S3 | Ep 13

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of delayed defence projects and botched indigenous systems, India's BrahMos cruise missile stands out. Co-developed with Russia, BrahMos is...

Iran-Israel conflict: How we got here and the Pakistan angle | Ft. Sandeep Unnithan| IOD S3 Ep 11

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Middle East is on fire. Again. What began as Israel's retaliation against Hamas after the October 7 attacks has now exploded into a multi-front co...

Red Terror or Dead Terror | Ft. Sandeep Unnithan | IOD S3 Ep 10

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inside India’s Fight Against Naxalism | Is This the End of Red Terror? | Ft. Sandeep Unnithan  In this deep-dive episode of In Our Defence,...

Inside Ukraine’s Wild Drone Strike on Russia | Ft. Sandeep Unnithan | IOD S3 Ep 9

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of In Our Defence, veteran defence journalist Sandeep Unnithan joins host Dev Goswami to break down Ukraine’s daring drone strike de...

AMCA Explained: How India Plans to Build Its Own Stealth Fighter | Ft. Sandeep Unnithan | IOD S3 Ep 8

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India’s next-gen stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), just got a massive push from the government with Defence Minister Rajn...

Operation Sindoor Breakdown: India’s Air Defence Tactics and the Escalation Ladder Ft. Sandeep Unnithan| IOD S3 Ep 7

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, veteran defence journalist Sandeep Unnithan joins host Dev Goswami to decode Operation Sindoor — India's response to Pahalgam terro...

Retired Soldier Explains the Difference Between Lashkar, Jaish and Hizbul Terrorists | IOD S3 E6

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this gripping episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami sits down with Major LS Chaudhary (Retd.) to explore the reality of counter-terror operat...

How Does Military Intelligence Work? | Pahalgam Attack Aftermath | IOD S3 Ep 5

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of 'In Our Defence', Dev Goswami talks to Major Manik M Jolly about his time in military intelligence, how to gather information after...

Kashmiri Exodus to Leadership in the Indian Navy Ft. Commander Naveen Pandita | IOD, S03, Ep 4

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of In Our Defence, Commander Naveen Pandita (Retd.) joins host Dev Goswami for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation that...

Real life stories from a soldier serving in Siachen | Maj Gen Sudhakar Jee | IOD, S03, Ep 3

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to lead soldiers in the world's harshest battlefield? In this episode of In Our Defence, Major General Sudhakar Jee (Retd.) shares p...

Kashmir through the eyes of a soldier Ft. Maj Gen Sanjay Soi (retd) | IOD, S03, Ep 2

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of In Our Defence, Major General Sanjay Soi (retired) joins host Dev Goswami as he recounts his time serving in Jammu and Kashmir. Fro...

Army's Famed Gorkhas and Tales of their Valour Ft. Major Manik M Jolly | IOD, S03, Ep 1

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami sits down with Major Manik M Jolly, a former Indian Army officer who served in the Gorkha regiment...

Tejas Delays: Can HAL deliver & what's the future for Indian Air Force's fighters? | IOD, S02, Ep 58

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet delayed by nearly a year, big questions remains on what it will take to plug the Indian Air Force's figh...

HAL's bittersweet Aero India: A Yashas trainer surprise and a Tejas dressing down | Iod, S02, Ep 57

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode delves into the bittersweet story of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's efforts to develop and build an intermediate trainer jet for the...

Trump-Modi call and US push to buy American: What's behind the defence sales push?| IOD, S02, Ep 55

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A single line in the White House readout of President Donald Trump's call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised eyebrows-the President emphasiz...

Pinaka Success Story: Why Indian Army is in love with this rocket system| IOD, S02, Ep 54

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor dive into the remarkable success story of the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Ro...

India scoring BrahMos export orders. But what took so long? | IOD, S02, Ep 53

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why it took India nearly two decades to start exporting the excellent BrahMos missile system, despite its induction into the In...

A Dhruv crash & an Air Force chief's Tejas lament: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in focus| IOD, S02, Ep 52

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited - India's premier aerospace manufacturing company - is in focus this week due to factors some argue are beyond its c...

Can a new committee solve Indian Air Force's fighter jet shortage problems? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 51

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A video showcasing a new Chinese stealth fighter jet, suspected to be a 6th-generation machine, has taken social media by storm. The timing couldn’t...

Russia’s Su-57 ‘Googly’: A Strategic Opportunity or a Risky Distraction for India? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 50

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What fifth-generation fighter jet should India invest in—the Russian Su-57 or the American F-35? This question has taken centre stage following a ca...

Indian Navy submarine hits fishing boat: Exploring anatomy of sea collisions | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 49

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Off the coast of Goa, a tragic collision between the Indian Navy submarine INS Karanj and a fishing boat left two fishermen dead, while 11 others surv...

Patriarchy or Reality? Viral Army Letter on Women Officers Sends Shockwaves | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 48

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A leaked letter from Lieutenant General Rajiv Puri has ignited a debate about women in the Indian Army. The October 1 letter, based on an “in-house ...

India cruising along with fab cruise missile programme: What makes it so special | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 47

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On November 12, the DRDO conducted the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM), successfully meeting all mission obje...

The ‘unsexy’ world of Indian spy agencies and decoding the Pannun murder ‘plot’ row | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 46

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have put the Indian intelligence establishment under scrutiny, especially after a high-profile incident that raised questions about its ...

Why Indian Air Force is in hunt for fighter jets all over again| In Our Defence, S02, Ep 45

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With a steady decline in active squadrons, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently operating well below its optimal strength of 42 squadrons. Numbers ...

Decoding India-China border deal and looking at what's ahead for two militaries | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 44

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India and China have agreed to resume military patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, marking a step toward disengagemen...

Nuclear-powered attack submarines cleared: How these ‘sharks’ will give Indian Navy new teeth | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 43

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you picture a ship that can stay hidden under water for months on end, manoeuvre sharply and speedily, and surface at just at the right t...

Loyal wingman drones: Man-machine combine set to transform aerial warfare | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 43

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that flight testing for India’s ‘Loyal Wingman’ drone will begin by 2024. Part of HAL’s Comb...

Hypersonic missiles tested in Iran-Israel conflict: Game-changer in modern warfare? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 42

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles, including its hypersonic medium-range Fattah-2, in a major offensive aimed at overwhelming Israel’s air...

MQ-9 Reaper deal almost done: How it will help India become 'super supremely aware’ | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 41

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, an MQ-9B Predator drone leased to the Indian Navy by the US crashed into the sea off the Chennai coast due to a failure of its power generat...

Lebanon pager explosions: Decoding the 'covert op' and understanding what's next | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 40

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On September 17, hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded simultaneously across Lebanon and parts of Syria, killing dozens and injuring hundreds...

Iconic Sea Harrier to upcoming Rafale: Deep dive into Indian Navy's fighter jets | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 39

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Indian Navy is set to finalise the procurement of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets by the end of this financial year. Indian Navy plans to equip the ...

Indian Army's tanks: Can ambitious FRCV project redeem failings of Arjun MBT programme? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 38

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor explore the future of India's armoured capabilities in light of the government's recen...

Why Indian military's hunt for a rifle remains a big mess | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 37

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India, a nation that has landed on the moon and built fighter jets, still imports basic infantry rifles. Why? The Ministry of Defence has recently sig...

How special are India's Special Forces | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 36

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of special operations, India is home to three elite forces: the Garud (Air Force), MARCOS (Navy), and Para SF (Army). Each unit has its o...

Breaking down India’s complex air defence system | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 35

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly is air defence? At its core, it intercepts incoming aerial threats such as aircraft, drones, or missiles. But, achieving this requires so...

Inside India's biggest multi-nation air exercise Tarang Shakti | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 34

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The skies over Sulur came alive with the launch of Exercise Tarang Shakti, India’s first multinational air exercise, on August 6 in Tamil Nadu. This...

Kargil War 25 years later: Recalling the hits & misses | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 33

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been 25 years since the Kargil war. We delve into the factors behind India's victory and the major intelligence failures that caused the confli...

INS Brahmaputra accident puts spotlight on Indian Navy's safety standards | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 32

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Indian Navy’s INS Brahmaputra warship, docked at the Mumbai Dockyard for refitting, was overturned earlier this week under mysterious circumstan...

America to blame for Tejas delay? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 31

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

83 Tejas Mk-1A aircraft are awaiting American F404 engines, causing a 9-month delay and uncertainty over the indigenous fighter aircraft program. With...

Military Equipment To Conflicts: How India-Russia Friendship Has Endured Ups & Downs | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 30

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PM Modi was in Moscow this week, marking his first visit to Russia since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022. The hug between Modi and Russian Preside...

Indian Navy Rafale jet deal in sight | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 29

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India and France are negotiating a Rs 50,000-crore deal for 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets. If finalised, these aircraft will be deployed on...

How a deal for armoured vehicles from US threatens Make in India | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 28

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India and the United States are progressing in their discussions to collaboratively produce the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat ...

'Prachand' is here: Decoding India's Light Combat Helicopter Mission | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 27

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited announced a significant development: the Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal for 156 Ligh...

How Jammu attacks are part of larger conspiracy to destablise region | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 26

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In just three days, Jammu & Kashmir has been struck by four terror attacks. A tragic incident in the Reasi district saw a bus carrying pilgrims fr...

Boeing in Turbulence: A Crash Course into the Aviation Giant's Crisis | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 25

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recent months have seen Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace firm, embroiled in multiple safety concerns, accidents, and reputational crises. Why i...

Retaking Pakistan-occupied Kashmir a pipe dream or very much a possibility? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 24

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The election season in India is heating up, and the rhetoric around Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is becoming increasingly prominent among politicia...

Israel-Hamas War: A conflict with no endgame? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 23

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where is the conflict in Gaza heading? After seven months of the Israel-Hamas war, are we witnessing the beginning of the end, or is it a war with no ...

Deep dive on India's nuclear submarines and why SSNs are need of the hour | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 22

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor delve into India's nuclear submarine program, discussing its limited fleet despite a v...

How India hit it out of the park with the legendary BrahMos cruise missile | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 21

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Dev Goswami and defence enthusiast Shiv Aroor delve into the cutting-edge advancements in India's missile programs and the covet...

Decoding Present-Day Air Combat and How Air-to-Air Missiles are Gamechangers | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 20

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Indian Air Force is preparing for a significant upgrade with the upcoming test of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)'s Astra...

2016 Surgical Strike: When 'unknown gunmen' actually hit Pakistan | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 19

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the heat of election season, a recent report from The Guardian has sparked controversy. It claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office ordere...

Why Arunachal Pradesh gets under China’s skin | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 18

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, China released a fresh list of 'renamed' places in Arunachal Pradesh. This was yet another attempt by Beijing to assert its claim over the ...

Should ex-military chiefs join politics? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 17

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, former chief of Air Staff, recently made headlines by joining the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In 2014, fo...

AI, Cyberwarfare, Humanoid Soldiers: The Future of War | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 16

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what a high-tech futuristic modern war would look like, especially with Artifical Intelligence coming in? Where might conflicts arise, a...

Why MIRV Agni-V Marks a Military Milestone and What Future-Ready AMCA Fighter Jet Holds in Store| In Our Defence, S02, Ep 15

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From an ambitious fighter jet project to a landmark missile test, the last few days marked important milestones for the nation’s defence. India test...

Lakshadweep: From Tourism to Military Significance & Indian Navy 'Deep Water' Ambitions | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 14

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the Indian Navy made significant moves. They officially launched the first squadron of MH 60R Seahawk helicopters, boosting their surveilla...

Revisiting 26/11: The Missteps, Lessons, and Path Not Taken | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 13

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor delve into the harrowing events of November 26, 2008, when 10 Pakistani terrorists infiltrat...

India's Nuclear Saga: From Peace to Power | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 12

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor talk about India's nuclear setup. They dive into why India decided to go nuclear back in the...

Are India's Armed Forces Really 'Joint'? Has CDS Post Achieved Anything? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 11

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In January 2020, General Bipin Rawat became the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces. However, his tenure was tragically cut ...

China Threat Literally At Our Doorstep. Why India Should be Concerned | In Our Defence, Ep 10

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Indian army chiefs have consistently emphasised the sensitivity of the India-China situation for the past four years. What is the current ground situa...