PANTSIR   AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM SARASIJ MAJUMDER Important of Air supremacy in WAR started being felt from first world war itself. It got intensified in Second World War. Later, USA, and USSR competed with each other to develop Missiles, ICBM , Supersonics… etc to attack enemy through   aerial route. GULF WAR, fought by USA against IRAQ, first showcased the efficacy of the system. New addition in the attack systems are ‘Military Drones’. With this, the importance of Air Défense System started got developing—and is a must requirement. The THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Défense, is considered to be among the best in the world. It is believed to cost somewhere between $1.96 and $3.25 billion. Lockheed Martin, its makers, says it can defend against short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats. However, India can’t buy that. Iron drome of Israel was put to test recently, and extensively. It is   found wanting in many ways. In t...

  EMERGENCY CAPITAL SECOND CAPITAL OF INDIA SARASIJ MAJUMDER 1.0 Historically, Delhi was never` a safe Capital in INDIA for any EMPIRE, from 700 AD to 1780 AD. Mughal Emperors Akbar to Shahjahan (Partly) stayed in AGRA. Even Muhammad- Bin-Tughlaq shifted   his capital to South. British shifted Capital from Calcutta to Delhi, in 1912, and Independent India subsequently retained Delhi   as her Capital. 2.0 However—modern warfare has become so AREAL, that Geographical distance lost most of its relevance. 3.0 Nevertheless, for many reasons, we need a SECOND CAPITAL—largely safe from Missile attacks, and reasonably safe from   NUCLEAR WAR.   4.0 We need to develop a CAPITAL, UNDERGROUND , housed in BUNKERS, where our THINKTANK can stay, and conduct WAR, or execute EMERGENCY PROCEDURES,   if such necessity arises. 5.0 Two locations I think is most suitable:-- Best is Nagpur. Other could be Indore. 6.0 If you check the location of Delhi—it is quite...

  LIGHT TANK ZORAWAR FOR HIGH ALTITUDE COMBAT SARASIJ MAJUMDER FEATURES:- India's very own light tank is expected to be ready for induction in the Army by 2027. It is designed under 'Project Zorawar' for high-altitude warfare in places like Eastern Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. ·          The Zorawar Light Tank, weighing 25 tons, has been developed jointly by the DRDO and Larsen and Toubro (L&T). ·          It is specifically engineered to navigate steep mountains and to cross water bodies such as rivers. The tank's rubber track system enhances its capability to operate in high-altitude areas, which are challenging for heavier main battle tanks. Each tank weighs around 25 tonnes with a high power-to-weight ratio as well as superior firepower and protection. TARGET CHINA The need for such tanks has been driven home by the continui...