In this episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we speak to Colonel Anupam Jaitly, who was one of the first Black Cat Commandos of India, a Former R&AW Officer and a Deputy Secretary at Defence Secretariat.

With over 35 years of experience he takes us inside India’s powerful defense systems, from missiles like BrahMos and Akash to aircraft like Tejas. Discover the technologies that make India a global force.

With stories of national security, leadership, and cutting-edge weaponry, this conversation is a must-watch for defense enthusiasts. Tune in now for exclusive insights into India’s military might!

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Timestamps:

00:00 – What’s coming up?

02:08 - Bhavya x Col Jaitley begins

03:06 - Col Jaitley introduces himself

04:16 - Col’s background in the military

06:23 - USSR’s missile system Col worked on, SAM-8/OSA-AKA

09:53 - How relevant is it today?

11:38 - Has this been upgraded?

11:59 - Has this been used in India?

12:52 - Why has China deployed this in Ladakh/China border?

13:46 - Can SAM-8 be useful against 5th gen Chinese fighters?

15:23 - Why did India start developing her own missiles?

16:55 - Why no one wants to buy the HAL Tejas.

18:12 - L&T making Howitzers, BHRAMHOS & backstory

19:10 - Why are BHRAMHOS, Agni, Aakash, Prithvi systems special?

20:41 - India relies on multiple satellites for missiles

21:54 - What's special about BHRAMHOS?

23:00 - BHRAMHOS vs Tomahawk missile

24:57 - What types of BHRAMHOS are available?

25:50 - How lethal is the BHRAMHOS + Sukhoi 30 MkI combo

27:05 - How counterintuitive is using S400 or Iron Dome to missiles like BHRAMHOS

28:55 - Why is making an engine so difficult?

30:26 - Roadmap of procuring a defense technology from overseas

35:14 - Clearance while buying Rafael

37:24 - Is technology transfer easy?

39:21 - F22, F35, F16

40:10 - What are the equipment we buy from the USA & Russia?

42:12 - India touted to buy Predator drones from USA + technology transfer in talks

43:49 - What are Predator drones?

46:34 - Is India capable of making drones?

47:34 - Importance of private players in defense

49:16 - The threat of hacking electronic equipment like drones

51:11 - Top 5 military equipment India has

52:53 - Where are we compared to China?

55:47 - What advantage does India have, especially over China?

58:00- Experience matters

59:09 - Naam, Namak, Nishan

01:00:10 - Is Pakistan not on our radar anymore?

01:02:00 - How technology helps in patrolling borders

01:05:43 - Is India capable of handling a two-front war with China & Pak?01:06:16 - Bangladesh is a looming threat

01:07:42 - Situation in Bangladesh, can they win?

01:09:39 - Can Bangladesh become another Chinese proxy?

01:11:05 - USA’s role in Bangladesh situation

01:13:29 - What kind of tech has China deployed on the borders? How can we neutralize?

01:16:24 - Has China made protective infrastructure against India?

01:17:59 - Thoughts on China's “6th Gen” aircraft

01:20:32 - Which countries does India depend on?

01:22:30 - How does the Russia-Ukraine war affect us?

01:23:15 - Will it take us more time to receive the S400/other equipment?01:24:10 - Final words

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