Category Archives: Higher Defence Management

Line of succession – myth vs reality

Posted on June 8, 2012 by sword

The media war centering around former COAS Gen VK Singh the last few months has, amongst many other effects, thrown around a number of ‘Red Herrings’. The aspects of honour and morale have been talked about in earlier posts. The … Continue reading →

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Flawed DNA?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by sword

Delays in defence procurements and the resultant lack of preparedness have received much attention ever since the Army Chief’s secret letter to the Prime Minister was leaked to the media recently. The alarming status of induction of desperately required weapons … Continue reading →

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The Jointmanship Chimera

Posted on October 17, 2011 by sword

According to F. Scott Fitzgerald, novelist and short story writer, “the test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” Reports emanating from … Continue reading →

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JOINTMANSHIP EXPERIENCED

Posted on May 26, 2011 by sword

  “I have visited nineteen countries in my career of two decades. Do you know that your Navy is interoperable with over twenty six other navies?” The dashing naval Commander from the visiting naval training squadron was not trying to … Continue reading →

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