IDR Research Team
The SR-71 Blackbird Dodged 4,000 Missiles – But Could the F-14 Tomcat?
The Cold War era produced some of the most remarkable aircraft in aviation history. Two legendary jets that emerged during this period were the SR-71 Blackbird and the F-14 Tomcat.…
A Rare Fusion: Two Lifeforms Unite in a Billion-Year Evolutionary Event
In the vast expanse of evolutionary history, certain events stand out as pivotal moments that reshape life on Earth. One such extraordinary occurrence has recently captivated scientists : the merging of…
Quantum Cat Experiment Sets Record by Surviving 1,400 Seconds
The realm of quantum physics continues to astound researchers with its mind-bending phenomena. Recently, a groundbreaking experiment has pushed the boundaries of our understanding, maintaining a quantum superposition state for…
Steel Dome: Turkey Unveils Its Missile Defense Shield for Autonomous Defense
Turkey is making rapid progress in establishing its own missile defense system, the Steel Dome, a flagship project of a reinforced military independence strategy. This multi-layered air shield, designed to…
India’s new Zorawar LT light tank successfully completes initial firing trials at Pokhran test range
India’s defense capabilities have taken a significant leap forward with the successful completion of initial firing trials for the new Zorawar LT light tank. Designed to bolster the Indian Army’s…
Lockheed Martin and Thales forge partnership to produce GMLRS at Bourges facility in France
In a groundbreaking move, Lockheed Martin and Thales have joined forces to manufacture Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) at the Bourges facility in France. This collaboration marks a significant…
Studies in Low-Intensity Conflict: The Tibetan Rebellion
First published in Print issue of Indian Defence Review 3.1, Jul-Dec 1988. The Rise of Low-intensity Conflict The ides of March in 1988 will always go down as a significant…