HIGHLIGHTS OF THE IDYB 2000 ISSUE

Part I- The New Millennium
Security Challenges in the New Millennium

Part II- Special Focus
The Kargil Conflict : Strategy and Plans
Ground Operations
Air Operations
The Role of Intelligence
Information Warfare and the Role of Media
Defending the Line of Control

The Nuclear Dimension
Diplomacy During the Conflict
Lessons Learnt from the Kargil War

Part III - National Security and Foreign Relations
India's Draft Nuclear Doctrine
The CTBT Debate
Indo-US Relations in New Perspective
Thaw in Sino-Indian Relations
Instability in Pakistan
The Future of Indo-Pak Relations
Islamic Fundamentalist Threat to India
Jihad - War or Reconciliation
ISI Operations in India
Missiles Race in the Subcontinent

Part IV - Force Multiplier Technologies
Force Multiplier Technologies -
DRDO Perspective
Force Multipliers in Future Battlefield Scenario

Part V - Force Profiles and Modernisation

Part VI - Organisation of the Armed Forces
Ministry of Defence
The Army
The Indian Navy
The Indian Air Force
Paramilitary Forces
Second Line of Defence

Part VII - Weapon Systems and Equipment
Weapon Systems of the Army
Ships, Submarines and Armaments of the Navy
Aircraft and Armaments of the Indian Air Force
Communications and Electronic Warfare Equipment
Vehicles and Logistics Equipment

Part VIII - Defence Research & Development, Production and Supplies

Part IX - Administrative Matters and Miscellaneous
Appellate Tribunal for the Armed Forces
New Welfare Measures for Armed Forces Personnel
Who's Who in Defence
Calendar of Defence Events - 1999