Colonel (Retd.) Rakesh Dhawan (pen)
indian militarydefence acquisitionsborder security
Rakesh Dhawan has covered the Indian military for over twenty years, from borderline skirmishes to the paperwork of major acquisitions. His reporting is written for readers who want the specifics — the platforms, the contracts, the operational picture.
Recent work
Made in India, Proven in Battle: How Indigenous Defence Systems Dominated Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor marked the combat debut of India's indigenous defence ecosystem, with Akash surface-to-air missiles neutralizing Pakistani drones while electronic warfare systems disrupted enemy communications. The operation validated years of domestic defence investment and demonstrated India's reduced dependence on foreign military technology.