Tag: Maritime Security

The new ‘one-front reinforced’ challenge is no longer a theoretical concern; India needs to rethink its defence posture, force modernisation and strategic signalling

Together with the UWA Defence and Security Institute (DSI), we hosted the Inception Dialogue on Australia-India Underwater Domain Awareness cooperation. The Dialogue explored five key focus areas—capabilities, ASW, UUVs, rescue, and deep-sea awareness—to strengthen bilateral maritime ties through policy collaboration, site visits, and strategic research under SATPI.

Operation Sindoor marks a strategic inflection point in India’s military history, representing the most significant escalation in India-Pakistan relations since the Kargil conflict in 1999. This edited volume examines the […]

India’s nuclear submarine program aims to counter China’s Indo-Pacific expansion but faces significant challenges. With only two operational SSBNs versus China’s six, India struggles with limited missile range, stealth vulnerabilities, and infrastructure delays. Achieving credible sea-based deterrence may require 50-60 years amid intensifying regional maritime competition.

Delhi cannot rely solely on multilateral and bilateral approaches. It must identify areas for unilateral action to foster regional growth and connectivity