In Our Defence
Episodes
How Drones Are Changing Warfare And Why India Needs To Catch Up Fast | In Our Defence, Ep 09
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We live in an age where drones are everywhere. In this episode, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor delve into the world of UAVs or UAS, co...
As India Marks 75th Republic Day, How 'Atmanirbhar' Are We In Defence? | In Our Defence, S2, Ep 08
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Republic Day special, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor analyse the delayed progress of PM Modi's 'Atmanirbharta' in defence. Why...
Is Iran Emerging Trouble-Maker-in-Chief And Are We In A 'World War'? | In Our Defence, S2, Ep 07
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Middle East, also referred to as West Asia, is on fire. In the three months since the Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas launched a dastardly attack...
Balakot Strike & Abhinandan's Return: The Tense Two Days Recalled | In Our Defence, S2, Ep 06
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 Balakot airstrike was a significant military operation conducted by the Indian Air Force in response to the Pulwama terrorist attack. This ma...
The LCA Tejas Saga: A Flight From Frustration To Fulfillment | In Our Defence, S2, Ep 05
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024, India's focus on strengthening its air power centers around the Tejas, its indigenous fighter aircraft. The Defence Ministry's approval for a...
Decoding The Poonch-Rajouri Mess In Kashmir | In Our Defence S2, Ep 04
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, India Today TV Output’s Senior Executive Editor Shiv Aroor and host Dev Goswami explore the complexities of Jammu and Kashmir, focu...
Dead or Alive, Why Dawood Ibrahim Weighs Heavy On India's Psyche | In Our Defence S2, Ep 03
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dawood Ibrahim, the notorious figure behind the 1993 Mumbai blasts, is once again in the spotlight amid claims of being poisoned. Designated a global ...
Mystery of India's Enemies Being Killed by 'Unknown Gunmen' | In Our Defence S2, Ep 02
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, India Today TV Output’s Senior Executive Editor Shiv Aroor joins host Dev Goswami to discuss a speculative yet intriguing topic –...
Israel-Hamas to India-China: What Future Holds In Store For These Conflicts | In Our Defence S2, Ep 01
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Our Defence team is back and how! With a different avatar! In Season 2, India Today TV Output’s Senior Executive Editor, Shiv Aroor, joins host D...
India-China to Russia-Ukraine: Looking At The Big Conflicts Facing The World| In Our Defence, Ep 82
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 82 of "In Our Defence," we share a special and bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to our insightful "Def Savvy" Abhishek Bhalla, as he e...
Why Bollywood Lacks An Iconic War Epic | In Our Defence, Ep 81
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The recently released movie "Tejas," featuring Kangana Ranaut, has sparked a debate around nationalism, with the actress suggesting that every nationa...
Gaza War: What Will It Take For Israel To Completely Destroy Hamas? | In Our Defence, Ep 80
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do Indians seem to be more interested in the Israel-Hamas conflict compared to the Russia-Ukraine war, which has greater geopolitical impact and t...
Gaza War: What Happens If Israel Invades From Ground? | In Our Defence, Ep 79
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and there are preparations for a potential ground offensive. The Israeli military has is...
Israel-Hamas War: Looking At The Intel Goof Up And What's Next | In Our Defence, Ep 78
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The surprise attack launched by Hamas over the weekend is just the latest chapter in a seventy-year-long saga of war and strife between Israelis and P...
India-Canada Row: Was India Caught Off Guard? | In Our Defence, Ep 77
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The row between India and Canada has only escalated and is showing no sign of ending soon. A lot has happened in the past week and in this podcast, ou...
India-Canada Diplomatic War: What’s Behind the Row? | In Our Defence, Ep 76
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, India-Canada relations hit a new low, as experts have noted. The tension escalated when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused 'agents of th...
G20 Takeaways: Ukraine, China, and Khalistan | In Our Defence, Ep 75
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The world of defence is intertwined with the world of diplomacy. On this episode, host Dev Goswami and “Def Savvy” Abhishek Bhalla explore just th...
Need For Teaching Military History And Its Pitfalls | In Our Defence, Ep 74
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NCERT curriculum for Class 7 has taken a meaningful stride by incorporating a chapter titled 'National War Memorial - an homage to our brave soldi...
Yevgeny Prigozhin 'Dies'. For The Third Time. Decoding The Mystery | In Our Defence, Ep 73
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yevgeny Prigozhin, a prominent Russian mercenary chief is reported to have been killed in a private jet crash in Moscow. He was reportedly listed as a...
China Standoff Not Just On Land, Also In Air | In Our Defence, Ep 72
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A brand-new airbase has been established at an incredibly high altitude of over 13,000 feet. This airbase is designed to boost our ability to respond ...
4 Years On, Why Article 370 Abrogation Remains A Mystery! | In Our Defence, Ep 71
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been four years since the Article 370 & 35A abrogation. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government has celebrated the decision to re...
Are Hate Crimes Terror Attacks? | In Our Defence, Ep 70
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, communal violence erupted in Haryana, spreading to Gurugram and other areas with reports of vandalism. The clashes in Nuh during a ...
Manipur Going Down Path of a Civil War? | In Our Defence, Ep 69
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For close to three months now Manipur has been burning. Unfortunately, it was a viral video that sparked outrage across India. The video depi...
Lover or Spy? Unravelling the Seema Haider Story | In Our Defence, Ep 68
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating landscape, a complex web of questions surrounds the tale of Pakistani citizen Seema Haider and her partner Sachin Meena. Could the...
Rafale Boost For the Indian Navy? | In Our Defence, Ep 67
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian Defense Ministry has recently approved plans to procure 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines for the...
Predator Drones Coming to India: Why It's A Big Deal | In Our Defence, Ep 66
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US from June 21 to 24, India successfully finalized a significant government-to-governme...
Wagner Uprising: Putin Losing Grip Over Russia’s Ukraine War? | In Our Defence, Ep 65
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a surprising internal strife has erupted between the Russian military and the Wagner mercenary group, led by Ye...
What It Takes To Be An Officer In Indian Military | In Our Defence, Ep 64
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Dev Goswami and "Def-Savvy" Abhishek Bhalla, who are joined by a special guest Col. Rajvir Sharma, a distinguished infantry officer from the...
Why is Manipur Burning? | In Our Defence, Ep 63
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Dev Goswami engages in a discussion with , "Def Savvy," Abhishek Bhalla about the distressing series of ethnic violence currentl...
India’s Defence Deals, And What’s Needed To Be Fully Atmanirbhar | In Our Defence, Ep 62
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Def Savvy," Abhishek Bhalla and host Dev Goswami delve into two significant defense acquisitions. Firstly, India and the US are on t...
Exploring Military Tourism At LAC| In Our Defence, Ep 61
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
India has been developing border villages in its north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh as tourist hubs to assert dominance over China near the line...
Ayo Gorkhali! The Fierce Fighters, Their Nepal Legacy And A China Angle | In Our Defence, Ep 60
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join "Def-Savvy" Abhishek Bhalla and host Dev Goswami as they delve into the reports suggesting Beijing's interest in recruiting Nepal's renowned Gork...
Army’s Uniform Uniforms for Senior Officers: What’s Behind The Move? | In Our Defence, Ep 59
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian Army has made a significant decision to introduce a standardized uniform for Brigadier and above rank officers, regardless of their parent ...
Pakistan's Kaptaan Crisis | In Our Defence Ep 58
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On May 9, Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), was arrested outside the Islamabad High Court by parami...
From Tragedy to Triumph: Lt. Rekha Singh's Inspiring Story | In Our Defence Ep 57
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst the spotlight of a momentous event, the Indian Army's commissioning of five women in their Artillery Regiment, Lieutenant Rekha Singh's extraor...
Dantewada to Poonch, This Week in India's Security | In Our Defence Ep 56
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two recent events have thrust India's security into the spotlight, raising important inquiries. The first incident involved a Naxal attack that claime...
Encounter Stories: Behind The Headlines | In Our Defence Ep 55
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Def-Savvy Abhishek Bhalla and Dev Goswami discuss the controversial nature of "encounter killings" and "shoot-outs, exploring the history of the term,...
Bathinda Firing And the Unanswered Questions | In Our Defence Ep 54
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The incident at the military station in Bathinda has left the nation reeling with shock and grief. The lack of clarity surrounding the events raised m...
The 'Mindgame' Behind China Renaming Places | In Our Defence Ep 53
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The renaming of these places in Arunachal Pradesh is not a new development, as China has been making territorial claims over the region for several de...
An Air Exercise In the UK and A Balakot Angle | In Our Defence Ep 52
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What was the messaging of the exercise ? What’s the experience in an airstrike exercise? Why does Abhishek call it “vague”? What was the larger ...
Hell In South Sudan Ft. Major Samar Toor | In Our Defence Ep 51
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of "In Our Defence," the show's host, Dev Goswami, and "Def-Savvy" Abhishek Bhalla continue their conversation with special gues...
Lost Stories From Siachen | In Our Defence Ep 50
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of the 50th episode of "In Our Defence," the show's host, Dev Goswami, and "Def-Savvy" Abhishek Bhalla are joined by special guest Majo...
INS Vikrant Nears Operational Readiness. What’s Next? | In Our Defence Ep 49
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Abhishek Bhalla, the “Def-Savvy” national bureau head of India Today TV, is back after spending a day on-board INS Vikrant. The development of the...
Revisiting Balakot airstrike 4 Years On | In Our Defence Ep 48
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On February 26, 2019, fighter jets of the Indian Air Force bombed a terrorist camp in Balakot, Pakistan. The Balakot airstrike – as the operation ca...
Let’s Talk About Cybersecurity | In Our Defence Ep 47
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "In Our Defence," Dev Goswami, the show's host, and "Def-Savvy" Abhishek Bhalla, the national bureau chief, delve into the pr...
Revisiting Pulwama Terror Attack Ft. Lt. Gen KJS. Dhillon | In Our Defence Ep 46
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Feb 14 marks the fourth anniversary of the gruesome Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF members, we bring you a detailed and in...
Chinese Object in US Skies & a 'Ballooning' Crisis | In Our Defence Ep 45
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the the Chinese Spy Balloon in US airspace Saga? And what's the “mystery balloon” hovering over Andaman & Nicobar Islands? Tune in to ...
India’s 3rd Aircraft Carrier: A Tough Choice | In Our Defence Ep 44
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the Indian navy and its hunt for a deck-based fighter jet, with respect to Abhishek Bhalla's recent visit to the French Navy aircraft carri...
The Republic Day Fanfare | In Our Defence Ep 43
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
India celebrated its 74th Republic Day on January 26th, 2023 with a grand parade in the capital city of New Delhi. The parade, which is an annual even...
Joining Dots of Pak PM’s Push For Peace With India | In Our Defence Ep 42
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Pakistan facing the worst ever economic turmoil, the country’s prime minister advocating for ‘peace’ with India, doesn't come as a surprise...
Women in Indian Armed Forces: More Than Just a Photo-op? | In Our Defence Ep 41
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Squadron leader Avani Chaturvedi, the Indian Air Force’s first female fighter pilot, is set to take part in a maiden air exercise ‘Veer Guardian-2...
India Needs A National Defence Policy. NOW! | In Our Defence Ep 40
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the constitution of the Defence Planning Committee in 2018, India still does not have an NSS in place. Why? Why the current dispensation shoul...
Russia-Ukraine, India's Reforms And China: The Year That Was | In our Defence Ep 39
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dev Goswami and Abhishek Bhalla reflect on the major defense developments of the past year in India. One significant reform from the M...
Indian Navy And Its Aircraft Carrier Dreams | In our Defence Ep 38
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of In Our Defence, we base our discussion on a big debate: Does the Indian navy really need a 3rd aircraft carrier?Has, over the years...
Decoding India-China LAC Clash at Tawang | In our Defence Ep 37
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dev Goswami, the show's host, and "Def-Savvy" Abhishek Bhalla, the national bureau chief, discuss the reasons behind the clash, remar...
The Retaking PoK Debate That We Really Should Be Having | In our Defence Ep 36
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we base our discussion on the political rhetoric on PoK that particularly erupts around elections. What does this signify? How pragma...
India-US Yudh Abhyas Exercise Aimed at China? | In Our Defence Ep 35
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The India-US's joint exercise provoked an objection from China. Was this expected? Was the location of the exercise picked keeping China in mind? What...
Richa Chadha's Galwan Remark: Why Sensitivity Cannot Be Ignored | In our Defence Ep 34
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“If she wanted to burn her hands with fire and talk about how the Indian army or the Indian establishment doesn't treat China and Pakistan the same ...
Imran Khan Takes On The Pakistan Military. What Happens Next? | In our Defence Ep 33
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How is someone in Pakistan able to throw a challenge to the almighty military? Can Khan come back to power without the army’s support? We discuss it...
What Will it Take to Be Atmanirbhar in Defence? | In our Defence Ep 32
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In context of the recent Tata and Airbus deal to manufacture C-295 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force, in this episode, we discuss and analys...
PM Modi's Diwali With Jawans: Tokenism Or Morale Booster? | In our Defence Ep 31
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does an embedded Diwali with Jawans look like? Should human emotions take precedence over political ideology in judging PM Modi’s visits to mil...
INS Arihant: Let’s Go Nuclear | In our Defence Ep 30
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are India’s nuclear capabilities and what is the secrecy behind the nuclear operations? Is India’s launch of a missile a milestone? We discus...
Russia-Ukraine War: The Humans of Conflict | In our Defence Ep 29
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abhishek Bhalla and Dev Goswami discuss where the Russia-Ukraine war is heading, spill some anecdotes of civilians caught in the middle, and much more...
Does the Indian Army Need to Shed its Colonial Legacies? | In our Defence Ep 28
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The eradication of the colonial legacy is in question now. Should the Indian armed forces continue to cling on to the culture imposed by our colonial ...
PFI ban and What it Means for India’s Internal Security | In our Defence Ep 27
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How has the PFI been seen by the Indian security establishment over the years? We discuss it in this episode of In Our Defence. Tune in!
Putin’s Warning: Playing Poker With Nukes? | In our Defence Ep 26
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russian President Putin said that he was not bluffing on nukes and ordered a partial mobilisation of Russian citizens. But well, has Putin’s bluff b...
Can the China Standoff be Resolved? | In our Defence, Ep 25
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the reality of eastern Ladakh? What is the difficulty in “resolving” the standoff? Abhishek Bhalla and Dev Goswami discuss in this episode...
Let's Talk Fighter Jets and the Unending Wait for Tejas | In our Defence Ep 24
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The question of India’s depleting number of fighter fleet looms large. The IAF is functioning with close to 240 aircraft less than what it should h...
INS Vikrant is back. This is why it’s a “big deal” | In our Defence Ep 23
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it important for India to have an aircraft carrier? Why is it a big deal that this warship has been Made in India? We discuss this in this epis...
Targeted Killings in Kashmir a New Normal? | In Our Defence Ep 22
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is targeted killings a natural evolution of the Kashmir Valley's long-running militancy? We discuss this in this episode of In Our Defence. Listen up!
Siachen Stories: Why is the Glacier so Significant? | In our Defence Ep 21
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Operation Meghdoot remain one of the most significant ones particularly in the current day context? How and why was the operation with a lot ...
Anatomy of Special Operations | In our Defence Ep 20
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of how special operations are carried out, interspersed with fascinating anecdotes from Abhishek Bhalla...
The Taiwan Tangle: What’s happening in East Asia? | In our Defence Ep 19
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the China-Taiwan tension post-Pelosi visit? What happens in the military drills? In this episode, we untangle the Taiwan tangle. Tune in!
Kargil War: Who won, who Lost? | In our Defence Ep 18
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Was there a larger objective of the Pakistani military army when they intruded into India across the Line of Control capturing strategic mountain peak...
Indian Army and the Question of Caste | In our Defence Ep 17
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does the norm of caste-based stratification in the Indian military imply? Did independent India continue with the caste and region-based regiment...
Sri Lanka crisis brings its military in focus | In our Defence Ep 16
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on in Sri Lanka? What role does the military play in the midst of this political turmoil? Tune in!
Udaipur killing & the larger security question | In our Defence Ep 15
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the killings, we address the security ramification of the gruesome murders. Tune in!
Civilians in Military zones | In our Defence Ep 14
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The episode discusses the dynamics of the life of civilians who reside in the “occupied” territories. Tune in!
Agnipath: Is there now clarity?| In our Defence Ep 13
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A week has passed by since the "Agnipath" or Path of Fire initiative was announced for applicants aged 17.5 to 21.  Each year, between 45,000...
Agnipareeksha for big-bang military reforms | In our Defence Ep 12
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two major military reforms were announced by the government this week, which were received with a lot of criticism. We discuss how viable the reforms ...
Kashmir and its Security Puzzle| In our Defence Ep 11
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of In Our Defence delves at Kashmir's perplexing security apparatus, interspersed with personal reporting experiences from the region. Tu...
Tour of Duty: A preposterous proposal?| In our Defence Ep 10
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Army is interested in using Tour of Duty to increase recruiting. The episode dives into the details of the proposal, debating if it is an ill-judg...
The case of the missing Indian rifle | In our Defence Ep 09
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about big weapons, like fighter jets and nuclear weapons, but not about integral weapons like rifles. In this episode, we discuss and argue th...
A new normal at the China Border? | In our Defence Ep 08
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two years since Ladakh’s Galwan Valley violent clash between the Armies of India and China, what's the status and what lies ahead?
Key lessons for India from Russia-Ukraine war| In Our Defence Ep 07
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the biggest takeaways for India from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine? Tune in!
The post of CDS lying vacant...What's the way ahead? | In our Defence Ep 06
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The episode delves into the functioning of the CDS while addressing the concern why no one has been appointed since General Rawat’s demise. Tune in!
Russia-Ukraine: What will the Victory Day unravel? | In our Defence Ep 05
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will May 9 mark an end to the Russia-Ukraine war? Amid speculations, what will the Victory day entail and unravel? Tune in!
Russia-Ukraine: Around 2 months into war, where is it headed? | In Our Defence Ep 04
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our defence expert Abhishek Bhalla is in now in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. In this episode, host Dev Goswami talks to him about his experiences on the...
Live from the edge of a Warzone...Well, kind of: In our Defence Ep 03
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our defence expert Abhishek Bhalla is on his way to Ukraine this week. In this episode, host Dev Goswami discusses with Bhalla about his journalistic ...
India-Pakistan LOC: When the guns fall silent... and when they don't: In our Defence Ep 02
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The episode tracks the firings at the LOC while examining the effects of ceasefire violations.
Tracking Pakistan’s military-civilian government struggle: In our Defence, Ep 01
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Pakistan's current political turbulence in play, the conversation dissects the country’s unstable civilian governments and the major military t...