Defense, understood
from the inside
India’s defense, explained in depth
Sourced deep dives on engines, missiles and radars, with a tracker of what India builds at home.
The latest deep dives
The three most recent published deep dives from the reading desk.
Deep dive · AviationTest Article 001
CMS publishing workflow test.
Deep dive · PropulsionWhy the jet engine is the hardest part of a fighter
What makes a modern fighter engine difficult to build — and where India’s Kaveri effort fits.
Deep dive · Land systemsHow a Pinaka salvo is guided
From unguided rockets to guided variants: what changes when accuracy matters.
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