In Our Defence

In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of how special operations are carried out, interspersed with fascinating anecdotes from Abhishek Bhalla. Tune in!

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!

Was there a larger objective of the Pakistani military army when they intruded into India across the Line of Control capturing strategic mountain peaks? In this episode, we revisit the days and the aftermath of the war, bringing out its in-depth nuances. Tune in!

What does the norm of caste-based stratification in the Indian military imply? Did independent India continue with the caste and region-based regiments due to their history and ethos? Listen in!

What's going on in Sri Lanka? What role does the military play in the midst of this political turmoil? Tune in!

In the wake of the killings, we address the security ramification of the gruesome murders. Tune in!

The episode discusses the dynamics of the life of civilians who reside in the “occupied” territories. Tune in!

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 and 50,000 troops will be recruited, with the majority of them leaving the military after just four years, with only 25% of them being retained after that. Amid the ongoing protests against the scheme, the Indian Air Force issued its notification, s...

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 are. Tune in! Other related links: The post of CDS lying vacant.. What's the way ahead? https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-podcasts/story/chief-of-defence-staff-vacant-general-bipin-rawat-demise-in-our-defence-1945953-2022-05-05 Tour of Duty: A pr...

This episode of In Our Defence delves at Kashmir's perplexing security apparatus, interspersed with personal reporting experiences from the region. Tune in!

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-judged idea. Tune in!

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 the importance of small arms.

Two years since Ladakh’s Galwan Valley violent clash between the Armies of India and China, what's the status and what lies ahead?

What are the biggest takeaways for India from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine? Tune in!

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!

Will May 9 mark an end to the Russia-Ukraine war? Amid speculations, what will the Victory day entail and unravel? Tune in!

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 ground, and what has unfolded in the capital since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February.

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 experiences in conflict zones, and his views on where the war is headed

The episode tracks the firings at the LOC while examining the effects of ceasefire violations.

With Pakistan's current political turbulence in play, the conversation dissects the country’s unstable civilian governments and the major military takeovers.