HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2005 ISSUE

National Security
Indian Army Adopts New War Doctrine
Indian Navy’s Maritime Doctrine
Unrest in Manipur and the Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Reordering the Global Nuclear System

India's Neighbourhood
Slow But Steady Progress in Sino-Indian Border Talks
Substantial Ground Covered in Indo-Pak Peace Talks
Bhutan’s Crackdown on North-East Militant Groups
Northern Areas on the Boil in Pakistan
India Worried Over Developments in Bangladesh
India and Myanmar Forge Closer Security Links
Maoist Insurgency in Nepal and India’s Security Concerns

Force Profiles and Modernisation
Force Structure 2005 – China, Pakistan and India
Modernisation Plans of the Indian Army
Modernisation of the Indian Navy Gathers Pace
Modernisation of the Indian Air Force on Course
Performance and Modernisation of the Paramilitary and Central Police Forces.

Global Military Cooperation
India-Israel Military Ties Gain Strength and Momentum
Indo-US Strategic and Military Cooperation Enters New Phase
India and Russia Strengthen Defence Cooperation
Large Indo-French Defence Contracts in the Offing
Hawk Deal Boosts Indo-UK Military Ties
Indo-South African Deals Enhance Defence Cooperation
Indo-Polish Defence Industry Partnership
IBSA Dialogue Forum for Defence Ties Between India and Brazil
Defence Cooperation with Other Friendly Countries

The Global War Against Terrorism
The 9/11 Commission Report
The Security Situation in Iraq
Pakistan’s Military Operations in South Waziristan

Defence Expositions
Show Preview: Aero India 2005
Show Review: Defexpo India 2004

Weapon Systems Inducted into the Army
Ships, Submarines and Armaments of the Navy
Aircraft and Armaments of the IAF
Communications and Electronics Warfare Equipment
Vehicles and Logistics Equipment
Hurdles in the Induction of Arjun MBT
PAC Report on Acquisition of the Su-30 Aircraft

Defence Finance, Budgeting and Procurement
The Defence Budget 2004-05
The New Defence Procurement Setup and Procedures
Indian Navy’s Provisioning and Inventory System

Defence Research & Development, Production and Supplies
Progress on Defence Research Projects
Performance of OFB and Defence PSUs
Private Sector Yearns for Level Playing Field in Defence Production

Administrative & Miscellaneous Matters
Women in the Indian Armed Forces
Report on Career Enhancement of Armed Forces Officers Partially Accepted
Committee on Civil Services’ Reforms (PC Hota Committee)
Who's Who in Defence
Calendar of Defence Events 2004