HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2006 ISSUE

National Security
Growing Threat of Naxalism in India
Indian Military Diplomacy through Tsunami Relief
Strategic Benefits of the Sethusamudram Canal Project

India's Neighbourhood
Maoists Hold Sway in Nepal
Growing Extremism in Bangladesh
India and Pakistan Make Progress Over Siachen and Sir Creek
India and China Agree on Principles to Solve Border Dispute

Global Military Cooperation
Israel Emerges as India’s Second Biggest Arms Supplier
Russia Offers Latest Military Technologies to India
India and Russia Agree on Joint Ventures
Indo – U.S. Framework Defence Agreement
Indo – U.S. Nuclear Deal
U.S. Offers Patriot Air Defence System
The U.S. F-16/FA-18 Fighter Aircraft Offer
Fresh Impetus to Indo-French Strategic Partnership
The Indo-French Scorpene Submarines Deal
Joint Exercises Enhance India’s Profile and Security

Force Profiles and Modernisation
Force Structure 2006 - China, India and Pakistan
Modernisation Plans of the Indian Army
Modernisation of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard
Modernisation of the Indian Air Force
Modernisation of the Paramilitary, Central Police Forces
IAF’s Search for a Multi-Role Combat Aircraft
First Indigenous Air Defence Ship Under Construction
Project Seabird – Karwar Naval Base Operational
Indian Navy’s Quest for Improved Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

Defence Expositions
Show Preview: Eurosatory 2006
Show Preview: Defexpo India 2006
Show Review : Aero India 2005

Weapon Systems and Equipment
Weapon Systems Inducted into the Army
Ships, Submarines and Armaments of the Navy
Aircraft and Armaments of the IAF
Communications, Electro-Optic and Electronics Warfare Equipment
Vehicles and Logistics Equipment

Defence Finance, Budgeting and Procurement
The Defence Budget 2005-06
Kelkar Committee Report on Self Reliance in Defence Preparedness
The Defence Procurement Procedure-2005 Manual
Defence Deals Under Investigation

Defence Research & Development, Production and Supplies
Progress in Major Defence Research and Development Projects
Performance of Ordnance Factories and Defence PSUs
Defence Production and Outsourcing

Administrative & Miscellaneous Matters
Report of the U.N. Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change
Armed Forces Tribunal Cleared
Achievements of the Border Roads Organisation
Indian Army’s Mission Olympics
Institutions of the Army Welfare Education Society
Who’s Who in Defence
Calendar of Defence Events 2005