Kargil, Bofors & Beyond: India's Atmanirbhar Artillery Revolution | In Our Defence S3 | Ep 15
In this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami marks the anniversary of India's victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict by turning sights on the unsung hero of that war: artillery. The episode dissects how the much-maligned but battle-proven Bofors guns turned the tables on the intruding Pakistani soldiers and rained fire to help India win the conflict. The episode also takes a deep dive into India's march to self-reliance in the field of artillery with systems like the next-gen ATAGS. What makes artillery such a game-changer in modern warfare? What role did artillery play in turning the tide during Kargil? And how does India's current artillery landscape look like? Dev breaks this down and more with defence expert Sandeep Unnithan. We also explore: The Bofors "sniper mode" legend during Kargil war India's current artillery inventory The rise of ATAGS & Make-in-India success Whether artillery is outdated or innovating Ukraine war lessons for gunners Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mix by Rohan Bharti
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Decoding Air India 171 Crash Probe: Fuel Switches, Silence & Unanswered Questions In Our Defence S3|Ep 14
India’s worst aviation disaster in recent years. Air India Flight 171 crashed within a minute after takeoff -- killing 260 people. In this episode of In Our Defence, journalist and aviation enthusiast Sandeep Unnithan joins host Dev Goswami to unpack the preliminary probe report that has sparked a polarised debate on the cause of the crash: How did the fuel switches end up in the off position? The two break down: Why air crash investigations aren’t about blame, but prevention What the AI 171 preliminary report reveals (and what it doesn’t) How the fuel switches were turned off -- accident, error, or something else? The intense public reaction -- is it okay to even suggest “pilot error”? Whether India’s aviation investigators can resist the pressure Will this become another unsolved mystery like MH370? While we await the final report into the tragedy, tune in for the first impressions on a preliminary report that raises more questions than it answers. Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mixed by Aman Pal
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BrahMos Success Story: Cruise Missile Like No Other That Won OP Sindoor In Our Defence S3 | Ep 13
In a world of delayed defence projects and botched indigenous systems, India's BrahMos cruise missile stands out. Co-developed with Russia, BrahMos is one of the fastest and most accurate supersonic cruise missiles in the world -- and it's made in India. In this episode, national security expert Sandeep Unnithan and host Dev Goswami deep dive into the BrahMos story: What kind of missile is BrahMos? How is it different from ballistic missiles? The origin story: India-Russia partnership and how it all began Why BrahMos succeeded where so many Indian defence projects failed How much of it is really Indian? And why didn't Russia ever buy it? BrahMos II and the future of hypersonic missiles Is BrahMos nuclear-capable? How does the upcoming Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) fit into India's strategy? Also: We talk about APJ Abdul Kalam's legacy and his lasting influence in India getting everthing right when it comes to missile development. Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
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Iran-Israel conflict: How we got here and the Pakistan angle | Ft. Sandeep Unnithan| IOD S3 Ep 11
The Middle East is on fire. Again. What began as Israel's retaliation against Hamas after the October 7 attacks has now exploded into a multi-front conflict involving Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and now Iran. In this episode of In Our Defence, veteran journalist and national security expert Sandeep Unnithan joins host Dev Goswami to break down how the war escalated so dramatical, and what it means for the region and the world. The two look at Iran's underestimated military, its dual-army structure, and the massive blow dealt to its leadership in just the first week of fighting. Why does Israel seem so unbending, even at the cost of global condemnation and regional chaos? And could any of this be happening without backing from the US? Dev and Sandeep also explore the philosophical irony behind Western nations - especially the US - dictating nuclear rules to countries like Iran, even as they maintain massive arsenals themselves. Is this another chapter in global double standards? And finally, the two unpack a surprising development: Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir's meeting with Donald Trump during his US visit. Could this signal a renewed American effort to position Pakistan as a behind-the-scenes player in the Israel-Iran war? Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
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Red Terror or Dead Terror | Ft. Sandeep Unnithan | IOD S3 Ep 10
Inside India’s Fight Against Naxalism | Is This the End of Red Terror? | Ft. Sandeep Unnithan In this deep-dive episode of In Our Defence, veteran defence journalist Sandeep Unnithan joins host Dev Goswami to unpack India’s decades-long battle with Left Wing Extremism (LWE) — often called Naxalism or Red Terror — and the recent decisive push to eradicate it by March 2026. Dev and Sandeep explore the evolution of the Naxal movement from its origins in Naxalbari in 1967 to its spread across India’s infamous “Red Corridor”, and the multi-pronged strategy that has brought the insurgency to its lowest levels in decades. Key topics include: The historic neutralisation of CPI (Maoist) General Secretary Basavaraju in Operation Black Forest The spike in encounters and surrenders in 2024–25 Why counter-insurgency in jungles is as deadly — and complex — as high-tech border warfare. Why the Indian Army was never deployed against Naxals — and what could have happened if they had. The role of urban intellectual support in sustaining the movement — and why that’s now faded. This episode is an eye-opening look at one of India’s longest-running internal conflicts, now seemingly entering its final phase. Tune in. Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
In Our Defence is a weekly podcast that breaks down wars, weapons, and the world of military power with clarity, curiosity, and zero jargon. Hosted by journalist Dev Goswami, each episode features sharp, story-rich conversations with leading defence experts, offering distinct perspectives and nuances on how nations prepare, fight, and defend. From battlefield strategy and military tech to geopolitics, intelligence, and national security -- In Our Defence focuses on conversations that are grounded, engaging, and made for curious minds. No fluff. No noise. Just a clear line of sight into the world of conflict.
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