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India Today
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Op Sindoor marks new era in India's military doctrine: US warfare expert John Spencer
John Spencer, Executive Director of the Urban Warfare Institute and a globally recognised authority on modern military operations, has shared his reflections on a recent visit to India, offering rare insights into the country's evolving defence posture and the growing sophistication of its military response a detailed post published on X, with a photograph of his meeting with India's Director General of Military Operations, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Spencer described his visit as 'extremely informative,' underscoring a dramatic shift in India's national security old assumptions about India's strategic posture no longer apply,' Spencer wrote. 'The country is transforming in doctrine, technology, and geopolitical outlook.' A central theme of his post was Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, which Spencer called a 'strategic turning point.' According to him, Indian military leaders did not view the operation as a one-off counterterrorism action but as part of a new, proactive doctrine—focused on precision, speed, and emphasised the depth of preparation behind the operation, citing months of wargaming, intelligence fusion, and pre-positioned defense assets. Of particular note was India's reliance on long-range fires, including rocket artillery and loitering munitions, rather than traditional airstrikes. Seven out of nine identified terrorist targets were reportedly neutralised using these warfare featured prominently, with a layered defense system that combined radars, jammers, and both kinetic and soft-kill systems, including the effective use of legacy L-70 guns integrated with modern platforms. Persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) from satellites and human intelligence sources enabled real-time battle damage assessments.'What stood out was the clarity and firmness of India's red lines,' Spencer noted. 'Every terrorist attack will receive a military response. There will be no distinction between the attacker and those who support or harbor them.'Beyond the battlefield, Spencer detailed India's broader defense and technological transformation. He highlighted the growing role of private defense startups, including firms working on autonomous systems, GPS-independent drones, and indigenous air defense technologies — driven by India's 'Make in India' Kashmir, Spencer observed a notable shift in ground realities. While acknowledging the continued threat of cross-border infiltration, disinformation, and narrative manipulation, he reported growing tourism, infrastructure development, and democratic engagement. Local communities, he said, are increasingly rejecting extremist conversations spanned a wide range of strategic domains, including airpower, deterrence, cyber, space, semiconductors , and supply chain security. Yet, according to him, a singular message resonated across all sectors: 'India is preparing for the next war while working to protect the peace it is building at home.'He concluded by asserting that India is no longer waiting for global recognition of its capabilities. 'It is asserting itself. It is planning, modernizing, and executing with focus.'Spencer hinted that further detailed analysis would follow in the coming weeks. But even this initial report signals that India's strategic recalibration is being closely noted by international defense experts — and is fast becoming a defining case study in 21st-century deterrence and national resilience.- EndsMust Watch
India.com
08-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
More good news for Anil Ambani as two Reliance Group firms witness record surge in mcap due to...
Anil Ambani (File) In another significant chapter in the remarkable comeback story of business tycoon Anil Ambani–the younger brother of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani– two of Reliance Group's flagship companies, Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power, have witnessed a record surge surge in their market capitalization (Mcap) at the stock market. Why market cap of Reliance Group companies increased? According to details, the market cap of Reliance Infra, one of the flagship firms of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, has surged by a whopping 1.9 times, while the mcap of Reliance Power increased 1.5 times at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Market experts believe the mcap surge of Anil Ambani's companies is not a temporary phenomenon as its backed by solid growth due to major projects which the firms have bagged during recent times. How Reliance Infra is powering Anil Ambani's comeback? Reliance Infrastructure, through its subsidiary Reliance Defence, has bagged ammunition contracts worth Rs 10,000 crore, and also witnessed a capital rise of Rs 17,600 crore. Recently, Reliance Defence announced a major partnership with with Coastal Mechanics, a leading US Department of Defence-authorised contractor, to jointly address India's Rs 20,000 crore defence maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) and upgrade market opportunity. The 'strategic partnership' between Reliance Defence and Coastal Mechanics will focus on providing end-to-end Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO), upgrade, and lifecycle support solutions for the Indian Armed Forces, targeting a wide range of critical platforms such as 100+ Jaguar fighter aircrafts, 100+ MiG-29 fighter aircrafts, the fleet of Apache attack helicopters, L-70 air defence guns, and other legacy systems that require long-term sustainment and modernisation, Reliance Infra said in an official release. In May, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence signed a deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall AG to supply ammunition like artillery shells and explosives from a new facility to be set up in Maharashtra, following which Reliance Infra shares jumped over 42 percent in the last one month. What is the contribution of Reliance Power in Reliance Group revival? Similarly, Reliance Power has several inked major deals this year, including its subsidiary, Reliance NU Energies, securing an allocation of 350 MW of solar generation capacity paired with a 175 MW/700 MWh battery storage system. Reliance NU Suntech, another Reliance Power subsidiary, has 25-year purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to build Asia's largest integrated solar and battery storage project, at an investment of up to Rs 10,000 crore, The mega solar power project is aimed to build a 930 MW solar capacity paired with 465 MW/1860 MWh battery storage. Additionally, the Reliance Group has also acquired a Rs 2000 crore contract for a setting up a 500 MW solar project, and a 750 MW hydroelectric project in Bhutan in partnership with Druk Holding. Interestingly, Anil Ambani– the younger son of Reliance founder Dhirubhai Ambani– was once richer than his illustrious older brother, Mukesh Ambani, before a series of bad business decisions led to his downfall.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Reliance Defence, US firm to explore ₹20,000-crore maintenance, repair market
Jun 30, 2025 05:22 PM IST Reliance Defence Limited, promoted by Anil Ambani, on Monday announced an agreement with US firm Coastal Mechanics to jointly explore opportunities in India's ₹ 20,000-crore defence maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) and upgrade market. Anil Ambani. (Reuters File) 'Reliance Defence and Coastal Mechanics will focus on providing end-to-end MRO, upgrade, and lifecycle support solutions for the Indian armed forces, targeting a wide range of critical platforms such as 100+ Jaguar fighter aircraft, 100+ MiG-29 fighter aircraft, the fleet of Apache attack helicopters, L-70 air defence guns, and other legacy systems that require long-term sustainment and modernization,' the company said. The segment represents a high-value, long-duration opportunity driven by the Indian military's strategic shift from asset replacement to lifecycle extension and performance-based logistics, it added. The two firms will also set up a joint venture at Nagpur to serve both Indian and export markets. The development comes days after French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation and Reliance Aerostructure Limited announced their partnership to build the Falcon 2000LXS business jets in India, outside France for the first time. The agreement to build the luxury planes at Nagpur for the global market was signed at the Paris Air Show. The maiden flight of the first Made-in India jet will take place by 2028 from the Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd (DRAL) facility in Nagpur.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Reliance Infra inks ₹20,000 crore defence pact with US firm to service India's jets, choppers
Reliance Defence Limited , promoted by Reliance Infrastructure , on Monday announced a strategic partnership with Coastal Mechanics Inc (CMI), a US Department of Defense-authorised contractor, to jointly tap into India's ₹20,000 crore defence market for maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), and upgrades. Shares of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. were trading at ₹409.10 on Monday, down ₹3.95 or 0.96% for the day. Under the agreement, Reliance Defence and Coastal Mechanics will collaborate to provide comprehensive end-to-end MRO, upgrade, and lifecycle support services to the Indian Armed Forces . The focus will be on a range of critical defence platforms, including over 100 Jaguar and MiG-29 fighter aircraft , Apache attack helicopters, L-70 air defence guns, and various other legacy systems that require long-term sustainment and modernisation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist: The Best Method for a Flat Stomach After 50 (It's Genius!) Lulutox The companies said the partnership targets a long-duration opportunity driven by the Indian military's evolving strategy of extending asset lifecycles and adopting performance-based logistics, rather than outright replacement. As part of the agreement, Reliance Defence and Coastal Mechanics will set up a joint venture at MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur) in Maharashtra. The facility will serve both domestic and export markets, offering MRO and upgrade services for multiple air and land defence platforms operated by India's armed forces. Live Events
Business Upturn
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
Reliance Defence forms strategic partnership with Coastal Mechanics to address Rs 20,000 crore defence MRO market
Reliance Defence Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure, has announced a major strategic partnership with Coastal Mechanics Inc. (CMI), a U.S. Department of Defense-authorised contractor. The two companies will join forces to address a significant share of India's massive ₹20,000 crore defence Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and upgrade market. This collaboration aims to deliver end-to-end MRO, upgrade, and lifecycle support solutions for the Indian Armed Forces. The focus will be on a wide range of critical military platforms, including over 100 Jaguar and MiG-29 fighter jets, the Apache attack helicopter fleet, L-70 air defence guns, and other legacy systems that need long-term support and modernisation. The partnership aligns with the Indian military's growing preference for extending the life of existing assets through upgrades, rather than replacing them entirely. This marks a strategic shift toward performance-based logistics, offering high-value, long-term business opportunities. As part of the agreement, Reliance Defence and CMI will also set up a joint venture (JV) at MIHAN in Maharashtra. The facility will cater to both domestic and international markets, providing full-scale MRO and upgrade services for air and land-based defence platforms. Coastal Mechanics, known for supplying critical components to the U.S. Air Force and Army, brings global-level manufacturing expertise and internationally recognised certifications into the Indian aerospace and defence space. This collaboration is a big step toward boosting India's self-reliance in defence under the Government's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' missions. With this move, Reliance Defence also takes a firm stride toward its goal of becoming one of India's top three defence exporters. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
