The origins of India’s submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) program come from the ATV project. This project aimed to domestically develop nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines. Previous work from the Integrated… Continue reading "The Kalam Series: Exploring India’s SLBMs and Derivatives"
In the wake of Australia’s shock announcement that it plans to acquire nuclear submarines in partnership with the UK and US, the region, world, and domestic populace have reacted. Ranging from… Continue reading "The World Reacts to Australia’s Nuclear Turn"
The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison announced that Australia will be pursuing the purchase of Tomahawk cruise missiles for their Hobart class destroyers, as well as JASSM-ER for their F/A-18… Continue reading "Australia Announces Plan To Procure Tomahawk and JASSM-ER"
The Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit responsible for hosting Wikipedia and related online infrastructure, has banned 7 power users from the People’s Republic of China as well and revoked administrator privileges… Continue reading "Citing ‘Infiltration and Exploitation’, Wikipedia Bans 7 Chinese Users"
In a surprise move, Australia looks set to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines in partnership with the United States and the United Kingdom. In a joint press conference, President Biden, Prime… Continue reading "Australia Goes Nuclear: Will Acquire Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines"
Foreign online influence campaigns have become an increasing concern for the US national security community. Beyond foreign government funded media outlets like RT, Sputnik, CGTN and Xinhua, foreign influence campaigns… Continue reading "DARPA Selects Researchers for Online Geopolitical Campaign Tracking Project"
On 8 September, the Cabinet Security Committee, headed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the purchase of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from Airbus Defense and Space for the Indian… Continue reading "The Indian Government Approves The Purchase Of 56 Airbus C295MW’s For The Indian Air Force"
The Agni project initially began under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) as a tech demonstrator for re-entry vehicle technology. The demonstrator was built from existing available missile stages… Continue reading "Agni: Exploring the Backbone of India’s Strategic Arsenal"
The U.S Navy (USN) and Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships conducted exercises in Palau on September 2nd. Ships USS Jackson (LCS 6), JS Kaga (DDH-184), JS Murasame (DD-101)… Continue reading "U.S & Japanese Navies Exercise in Palau"
The 3-day SIMBEX 2021 bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), which has been held yearly since 1994, came to an end on… Continue reading "Singapore And India’s 28th Bilateral Maritime Exercise ‘SIMBEX’ Concludes"