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Journal of Defence Studies

Generative AI , Truth, and Democracy

CAPSS was established in 2001 as an autonomous defence research and analysis body for research and focused analyses on issues related to national security, ...

ASEAN–India Defence Think Tank Forum 2026

The ASEAN–India Defence Think Tank Forum is proposed as a Track-1.5/2.0 platform connecting strategic research communities with defence policymakers and ...

A tired U.S.-China tango

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s September state visit to the U.S. produced no joint statement, indicating major differences, although both countries agreed Iran should not develop nuclear weapons and no country should collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Tariffs on China remained unresolved. There…

Sovereign AI for the Military: Counsel Before Combat

Introduction The contemporary mainstream discussions around AI in military domain centre on autonomy of weapon systems. Various think-tanks and other expert groups conflate autonomy with global annihliation of humans with imagery reminiscient of sci-fi movies from the Hollywood. This “picture” is…

Europe’s New Security Crisis: Why Ukraine, Energy and Defence Are Becoming One Problem

Europe’s security is entering a new phase and becoming more uncertain as the war in Ukraine continues. The war in Ukraine has created significant challenges for energy security and is pushing European countries to strengthen defence capabilities, creating a mounting challenge for the European…

Visit of Delegation from Command and General Staff Course, TERCOM, Japan Ground Self Defense Force

Introduction The Centre for Land Warfare Studies hosted a delegation from the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) at Chanakya Hall on 7 October 2026. The delegation was led by Colonel Takashi Naoi, Instructor, Command and General Staff Course, Training Evaluation, Education, Research and…

A Changing Himalayan Operational Environment: Climate ...

India's defence-quality system already uses climatic and environmental-testing standards, including the Quadripartite Standardisation Agreement (QSTAG) 360 and ...

BEYOND BRAHMOS — ADVANCING THE INDIA-PHILIPPINES DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION

Keywords: Indo-Philippines; Defence Industry Cooperation; Defence Technology; Indo-Pacific; South China Sea; Maritime Cooperation The India-Philippines BrahMos missile deal of 2022 made headlines globally.[1] It announced the arrival of India, hitherto known as the world’s largest arms importer,[2]…

The Magic of Small Tubes: Where Are We?

Abstract The article examines many unique combat virtues of MANPADS in various battlefield scenarios both as an integral part of the overall air defence ‘fire-arm’ as well as, in the stand-alone mode. The operation of Ukrainian MANPADS against the Russia’s attack helicopters in the early months of…

A New Space Arms Race? U.S. On-Orbit Weapons and the Implications for India’s Space Security

Outer space has long been central to military power, but initially as an enabler. Satellites provide communications, navigation, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, missile warning and precision targeting to military forces on Earth. This role is now changing. The U.S. Secretary of the…

The Atlantic Brief | Volume I | Issue No. 02

The brief outlines the primary geopolitical, economic, and security developments defining September 2026. The issue highlights Europe’s intensified focus on defence preparedness in response to Russian hybrid warfare and drone activity, prompting NATO and the EU to bolster intelligence-sharing and…

SAUDI ARABIA’S MULTINATIONAL MARITIME DEFENCE ALLIANCE — IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA

Keywords: Saudi Arabia, Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance (MMDA), Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Maritime Security, Regional Maritime Security Architecture, Institutional Proliferation, India–Saudi Arabia Relations, India’s Indian Ocean Strategy, Maritime Interoperability The months of July and…

Pakistan’s Bid for Relevance | Military diplomacy and strategic manoeuvres

Pakistan geopolitical repositioning, US-Pakistan ties, India-Pakistan tensions, Operation Sindoor, China-Pakistan defence, Trump mediation, Iran-Israel conflict, Balochistan resources, Indo-Pacific strategy, strategic balancing

Air Defence Mechanisms: A Primer on India and Pakistan

Air Defence Mechanisms: A Primer on India and Pakistan