Nuclear and Defence

Lessons for India from Ukraine-Russia conflict – UPSC GS2

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Major learnings from Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Fallacy of collective defence: US and Western countries only providing weapons and intelligence. No one is sending troops on ground to support Ukraine. This indicates that a nation’s vital interests can be protected only by that nation itself. Importance of military power: Almost entire West has imposed toughest economic sanctions on …

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Drones : Challenges – UPSC GS3

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Why are drones so dangerous?  They are cheap and can be bought online by anyone. Checking who’s buying drones for what purpose is virtually impossible currently. Anonymity is afforded to the user due to drones’ uncontrolled proliferation. Drones do not require much technical expertise to use. Terrorist drones can be deployed anywhere in the country, not just security/military installations. The state’s expensive weapons …

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Little progress after India-US nuclear deal – UPSC GS3

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Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Signed in 2005, the 123 agreement signed between the United States of America and the Republic of India is known as the Indo-US nuclear deal. As per the deal, India agreed to separate its civilian and military nuclear activity. India also agreed to open up the civilian part to inspection by the International Atomic Energy Agency …

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Defence : Need to raise Capital Expenditure – UPSC GS3

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Context: The intrusion of Chinese soldiers across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in 2020 brought the Indian military closer to a two-front confrontation with both China and Pakistan. There is a situation of peace after the renewal of the ceasefire agreement on the India-Pakistan Line of Control. Further, the PLA is also quiet after largely …

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India’s Missile Capabilities – UPSC GS3

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What is the history of missile technology in India? Before Independence: Several kingdoms in India were using rockets as part of their warfare technologies. Mysore ruler Hyder Ali started inducting iron-cased rockets in his army in the mid-18th century. After Independence: At the time of Independence, India did not have any indigenous missile capabilities. The Govt …

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Concern of Drone attacks – UPSC GS3

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Context: Punjab government informed a Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs that drones have been sighted near the Pakistan border over 133 times in the last two years. Punjab Border with Pakistan: The total length of Punjab’s border with Pakistan is 553 kilometres. The International Border with Pakistan is guarded by the Border Security Force (BSF). BSF …

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Status of India’s Defence Exports – UPSC GS3

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Facts: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) ranked India at number 23 in the list of major arms exporters for 2015-2019. India still accounts for only 0.17% of global arms exports. Recent Brahmos deal with Philippines is worth $375 million. From 2016-17 to 2018-19, India’s defence exports have registered a staggering 700% growth. The value of exports of defence items …

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Measures taken to improve domestic defence manufacturing – UPSC

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Measures taken to improve domestic defence manufacturing: Positive Indigenisation list: Centre has announced positive indigenisation list. The positive indigenisation list essentially means that the Armed Forces will only procure the listed items from domestic manufacturers. The manufacturers could be private sector players or Defense Public Sector Undertakings(DPSUs). In May 2020, the foreign direct investment (FDI) …

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