In Our Defence

Mar 05 2025 140 ep. 48 mins 27
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There are boundary disputes and then there are outright wars. Hot and cold. Diplomatic and military. This podcast will dissect all that’s mean and subtle about the defence of our nations. A weekly podcast where our host Dev Goswami is joined by India Today TV Output’s Senior Executive Editor, Shiv Aroor, to discuss on defence policy issues.

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Tejas Delays: Can HAL deliver & what's the future for Indian Air Force's fighters? | IOD, S02, Ep 58

Mar 05 2025 53 mins  
With deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet delayed by nearly a year, big questions remains on what it will take to plug the Indian Air Force's fighter jet shortfall. What will it take for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to get the Tejas production line up and running at the speed that the Indian Air Force requires? Is the entry of the private sector to help boost the productio

HAL's bittersweet Aero India: A Yashas trainer surprise and a Tejas dressing down | Iod, S02, Ep 57

Feb 27 2025 63 mins  
This episode delves into the bittersweet story of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's efforts to develop and build an intermediate trainer jet for the Indian Air Force. This is a project that faced multiple delays, technical issues and questions over safety. It is a project that was nearly written off and considered by many to have been shelved.However, the determined team at the H

Trump-Modi call and US push to buy American: What's behind the defence sales push?| IOD, S02, Ep 55

Jan 30 2025 47 mins  
A single line in the White House readout of President Donald Trump's call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised eyebrows-the President emphasized the importance of India increasing its procurement of American-made security equipment. But why was this message made so explicit? What exactly is Trump pushing India to buy, and where is this pressure coming from? In this episode,

Pinaka Success Story: Why Indian Army is in love with this rocket system| IOD, S02, Ep 54

Jan 24 2025 48 mins  
In this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor dive into the remarkable success story of the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system—an outlier in India's indigenous weapons development journey. Despite challenges that have plagued many homegrown defense projects, Pinaka stands as a shining example of what can be achieved when the arme

India scoring BrahMos export orders. But what took so long? | IOD, S02, Ep 53

Jan 20 2025 57 mins  
Have you ever wondered why it took India nearly two decades to start exporting the excellent BrahMos missile system, despite its induction into the Indian military in the mid-2000s? What were the reasons behind this delay, and how has India now finally started to capitalize on the export potential of this advanced missile system? The BrahMos missile is a game-changer in the world o

A Dhruv crash & an Air Force chief's Tejas lament: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in focus| IOD, S02, Ep 52

Jan 09 2025 63 mins  
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited - India's premier aerospace manufacturing company - is in focus this week due to factors some argue are beyond its control. A fatal crash of a Dhruv Mk III Advanced Light Helicopter has led to a fleet wide grounding across all the services that operate it. And, in an unrelated development, the Indian Air Force expressed frustration with the delays

Can a new committee solve Indian Air Force's fighter jet shortage problems? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 51

Dec 26 2024 51 mins  
A video showcasing a new Chinese stealth fighter jet, suspected to be a 6th-generation machine, has taken social media by storm. The timing couldn’t be more striking. As this footage goes viral, India grapples with a stark contrast. The country has yet to field a stealth fighter jet, and the Defence Ministry has just formed a high-level committee to address critical gaps, includi

Russia’s Su-57 ‘Googly’: A Strategic Opportunity or a Risky Distraction for India? | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 50

Dec 13 2024 52 mins  
What fifth-generation fighter jet should India invest in—the Russian Su-57 or the American F-35? This question has taken centre stage following a calculated pitch by Russian state media, spearheaded by Sputnik, touting the Su-57 as a ‘superior option’ for India. But is this merely a tactical move, or does it hold real strategic merit? The timing of Russia's push is quite inte

Indian Navy submarine hits fishing boat: Exploring anatomy of sea collisions | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 49

Dec 05 2024 56 mins  
Off the coast of Goa, a tragic collision between the Indian Navy submarine INS Karanj and a fishing boat left two fishermen dead, while 11 others survived. The crash caused ₹10 crore worth of damage to the submarine, and the fallout has raised some big questions.In this episode of In Our Defence, Dev Goswami and Shiv Aroor deeply dive into this incident. They break down how colli

Patriarchy or Reality? Viral Army Letter on Women Officers Sends Shockwaves | In Our Defence, S02, Ep 48

Nov 29 2024 56 mins  
A leaked letter from Lieutenant General Rajiv Puri has ignited a debate about women in the Indian Army. The October 1 letter, based on an “in-house review” of eight colonel-ranked women officers under his command, raises concerns like “ego issues,” “lack of empathy,” and challenges in leadership styles. This has divided opinion — is the letter reflective of ingrained