Articles by Arun Prakash
Promise of Vizhinjam, a blue economy vision
India needs a maritime modernisation plan that will look beyond “port-led development” to address other shortcomings in the sector
Published on Oct 21, 2023 10:42 PM IST
Tackling the dragon on land and at sea
Recent army chiefs’ meet sought to course correct the perception about Indo-Pacific as a maritime grouping. For India, Navy continues to be a force-multiplier
Published on Oct 03, 2023 03:13 PM IST
Why the Arihant missile test was critical for India
As a nation committed to ‘no first use’, it is of critical importance that the adversary never be in doubt about the credibility of India’s nuclear deterrent
Updated on Oct 18, 2022 07:34 PM IST
India must reassess its maritime strategy
China’s aggressive push in the Indian Ocean necessitates a response. But to bolster India’s maritime strength, Delhi will need to urgently effect a raft of changes
Published on Aug 22, 2022 09:57 PM IST
Ex-air chief marshal SP Tyagi seems to have wandered into a minefield
This piece is not being written in defence of the man, but as an expression of anguish by a senior citizen and a cry of dismay by a Veteran at this insensitive act of the State
Updated on Dec 23, 2016 07:24 PM IST
Arun Prakash
Defence needs reforms, not just hike in funds
The budgetary appropriation for defence marks an increase of 34 per cent over last year’s allocation, but a large chunk will be absorbed by Sixth Pay Commission liabilities, writes Arun Prakash.
Updated on Jul 07, 2009 12:11 AM IST
Agencies | Arun Prakash
Bridge the troubled waters
Lack of maritime intelligence has also been the Navy’s bane for years. So we understood the handicap the R&AW worked with and felt that it was the Navy’s duty to help, writes Arun Prakash.
Updated on Dec 22, 2008 11:12 PM IST
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