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Deependra Singh Hooda

Deependra Singh Hooda

Articles by Deependra Singh Hooda

Military reforms are not a one-man act

Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani receives Guard of Honour, at the South Block Lawns, in New Delhi.

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 02:51 IST

Operation Sindoor set a new strategic course

Deterrence is not an event. It must be continuously maintained, periodically demonstrated, and structurally embedded. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on May 6, 2026 15:50 IST

Compass to reshape India’s military future

The document argues that technology-driven battlefields require agile and contemporary doctrines to provide strategic direction. (AP)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 18:07 IST

Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative

India generates about 20% of global data but holds only a 3% share of global data centre capacity. It therefore remains deeply reliant on foreign-controlled digital infrastructure. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 19, 2025 15:24 IST

How to win the war of narratives in times of conflict

Information dominance has become a critical pillar of national security. Public perception, both domestic and international, can influence strategic decision-making, military operations, diplomatic fallout, and notions of victory and defeat (Rahul Singh)

Updated on May 23, 2025 14:01 IST

Coming to terms with Pakistan’s J&K policy

Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail has run its course, but Rawalpindi still feels it has some stamina to persist. Therefore, Pakistani generals think that they can continue using terrorism as a State policy, behind the shield of nuclear weapons hold a peaceful demonstration in memory of the Pahalgam terror attack victims, in Washington, DC on Monday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 14:01 IST

China: Military lessons from the stand-off on LAC

A successful deterrence strategy rests on three critical pillars, often called the 3Cs — capability, communication, and credibility (AFP Photo/Indian Army)

Updated on Nov 27, 2024 13:31 IST

Making deterrence on terrorism work in J&K

The search operations come amid a spike in terror attacks across Jammu region. (File)

Updated on Jul 14, 2024 17:29 IST

Why the Jammu terror strikes call for a new resolve

Reasi: The damaged inside of the bus carrying pilgrims that was ambushed by terrorists, in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, on June 10, 2024. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 16, 2024 06:36 IST

After Anantnag, doing the right things in J&K

Security forces on their way to the encounter site in Garol, Kokernag, in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Updated on Sep 25, 2023 19:13 IST

Support of locals can help secure Jammu

With much attention riveted on Kashmir, the sensitivity of the Jammu region is often overlooked. The delicate fabric of Hindu-Muslim relations in this area is vulnerable to the spark of communal discord (ANI)

Updated on Apr 26, 2023 13:46 IST

Dangers of conflict with China at LAC are rising

What is becoming evident is that China is prepared to use military force to change the status quo along LAC. The Indian military, too, is determined to thwart PLA actions and is ready to use force when required.

Updated on Dec 19, 2022 14:41 IST

Decoding the key lessons from LAC disengagement

China has realised that attempts to coerce India by military actions along LAC carry limited gains and could ultimately prove counterproductive.

Updated on Sep 27, 2022 14:48 IST

Tackling China’s infra build-up along LAC

Indian military planners have been of the view that the time taken by the PLA to move significant forces into Tibet and build up logistics for a conflict would provide an adequate warning period to the Indian military for its preparation. However, with faster mobilisation by the PLA, this assumption may require a rethink. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 14, 2022 15:11 IST

Be clear-eyed about great power behaviour

Russia invaded Ukraine not because it wanted to occupy territory, but to display its power and authority over its traditional sphere of influence (AFP)

Updated on Apr 27, 2022 13:42 IST

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