Barracks and Beyond blog

The blast near the Red Fort shook all of us. But the video that emerged today shook something far deeper. A doctor Dr Umar Un Nabi sitting calmly, speaking polished English, justifying what he calls a “martyrdom operation.” A man trained to heal defending the killing of innocents. A mind so perfectly groomed that he…

‘Missing in Action… Presumed Dead.’ Have you ever paused to feel the weight of those five words? Missing in Action. Presumed Dead. They may sound bureaucratic, emotionless, almost routine. But behind them lie 54 unfinished lives, Indian soldiers who fought the 1971 war with Pakistan and never returned. For over fifty-three years, their families have…

Our soldiers face the enemy at dawn, in snow that cracks bones and in deserts that burn flesh. They patrol minefields, scale ridges, and carry their dead on their shoulders. They defend India with blood, grit, and silence. And back home, from air-conditioned rooms and glowing screens, the selective outrage brigade tears them apart with…

The Indian Army is increasingly integrating AI to enhance its operational capabilities, though publicly available details remain scarce for security reasons. My analysis is primarily based on official reports, media sources, military speeches, and select DRDO publications. The Indian Army is increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve security, surveillance, and decision-making. AI helps in…

Today, as the nation observes the 9th Indian Armed Forces Veterans Day, it is a moment to pause, reflect, and pay tribute to the selfless service, deadly dedication, and grit of our veterans. This day, commemorated annually on January 14, marks the retirement date of Field Marshal KM Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the…