Ctrl + Alt + Defence With Vishnu Som And Shiv Aroor
by NDTV Convergence
For more than three decades, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor have covered wars, national and international security - on land, at sea and from the air. Together, Som and Aroor, two of India's most credible Editors come together for an unmissable weekly podcast - Ctrl+Alt+Defence - a no-holds barred conversation between two of India's leading experts on critical themes that define India's security Powered by Podeo — Listen here
Episodes
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Why India Ignores The F-35 | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 61
India has been discussing the F-35 for nearly two decades. With six American stealth fighters recently participating in Tarang Shakti exercise in India and the US ambassador signalling the importance of the relationship, is the F-35 a serious option for the Indian Air Force, or is the deal still…
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INDIA'S SUBMARINES: Sunk By System? | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 62
India has built a credible nuclear submarine capability, but its conventional submarine fleet is ageing, its numbers are falling short, and its next major acquisition is still years away. With 17 diesel-electric submarines in service, only six of them considered contemporary, how did India's...
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Drones, Airstrikes, Media Narratives: Weapons Of Operation Sindoor | NDTV Podcast | CTRL+ALT+Defence
In the pilot episode of NDTV’s new Defence podcast, CTRL + ALT + Defence, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor discuss the many weapons used to either attack during Operation Sindoor (India’s response to the terrible Pahalgam terror attack) or the machinery used to defend the country at the borders and in…
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Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of India’s Naval Power | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 02 | NDTV Podcasts
In the second episode of CTRL ALT Defence, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor highlight the Indian Navy’s crucial but understated role in Operation Sindoor. From the impressive INS Vikrant carrier battle group to the formidable MiG-29Ks and cutting-edge warships equipped with advanced MF-STAR radars,...
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How Indian Drones Changed the Game in Operation Sindoor | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 03 | NDTV Podcast
In this bonus episode of CTRL ALT Defence, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor dive into the incredibly important role of Indian-made (or ‘atmanirbhar’) drones in Operation Sindoor. From tiny reconnaissance UAVs to powerful loitering munitions, Indian drone startups and major companies have transformed...
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Ctrl + Alt + Defence Ep 04 | How Samtel Is Shaping The Future Of Indian Defence Tech
In the fourth episode of Ctrl + Alt + Defence podcast, discover the incredible journey of Samtel—an Indian company at the forefront of defence innovation. In this special episode, NDTV’s Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor delve into how Samtel is revolutionising India’s defence technology and redefining…
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Tactical Mistakes, Downed Jets, And Operation Sindoor | CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 05
Was Pakistan rational during escalations after Operation Sindoor? Or was CDS Anil Chauhan incorrect? What ‘tactical mistakes’ did we make? Why did the air force not reveal the exact extent of damage caused to Pakistan? In this bonus episode of CTRL ALT DEFENCE, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor decode…
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Tata-Dassault Partnership & 'Make In India' Rafales | CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 06 | NDTV Podcasts
The landmark production transfer agreements announced by Dassault Aviation, which manufactures the Rafale fighter, and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) may be a key first step towards meeting a future Indian Air Force requirement for 114 multi-role fighters. But many have questions. Can we…
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Black Box: Why Are DFDR And CVR Important After Plane Crashes | CTRL ALT DEFENCE EP 07
The black box of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed immediately after take-off in Ahmedabad yesterday has been found. The hardy device which records vital data in an aircraft was found on the roof of the doctors' hostel that was hit by the aircraft. But why was it so important to...
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India’s AMCA Vs Pakistan’s J-35: The Stealth Gap | CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 08
In Episode 8 of the CTRL ALT DEFENCE Podcast, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor ask a hard question: Is India too late with the AMCA stealth fighter? With Pakistan set to receive the J-35 and China already flying sixth-generation prototypes, will India’s AMCA—scheduled for induction only by 2035—still be...
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Operation Midnight Hammer, B2, And GBU-57: Inside The US Strike On Iran | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 09
In episode 9 of NDTV’s CTRL ALT DEFENCE Podcast, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor break down Operation Midnight Hammer — a historic, 36-hour global strike mission featuring America's B-2 stealth bombers, GBU-57 bunker busters, and over 120 support aircraft. We unpack how this unprecedented operation...
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China, Pakistan And A Proxy War Against India? What The Army Just Revealed | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 10
In this episode of CTRL ALT Defence, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor analyse the explosive revelation from an Indian Army on China's direct involvement in Operation Sindoor.For the first time, a senior Indian Army officer has publicly detailed how China provided real-time intelligence to Pakistan…
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India's Tejas: Too Little, Too Late? | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 11
This is the most requested episode for Ctrl Alt Defence.India's Tejas fighter jet has come to represent both ambition and uncertainty. Decades in development and backed by billions in public investment, the aircraft was meant to signal a new era of self-reliance in defence. But with the Tejas Mk…
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Air India Crash Report | What Really Happened In The AI 171 Cockpit? | CTRL ALT Defense EP 12
What really happened in the cockpit of Air India Flight 171 before it crashed? Two reports by international news agencies, The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, suggest the captain may have cut the flow of fuel to the engines. India's official crash investigator Aircraft Accident Investigation...
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India's MiG-21 Legacy: Pakistan Buster Or 'Flying Coffin?' | CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 13
In Episode 13 of Control Alt Defence, India’s leading podcast on military, aerospace and defence, hosts Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som turn their attention to the MiG-21 fighter aircraft, an icon of Indian military aviation now set for retirement. Joining them is aviation historian Anchit Gupta, whose...
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Political Mileage Or National Security: Who Won The Op Sindoor Debate? | CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 14
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India Shot Down 6 Pakistani Aircraft During Sindoor: Air Chief | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 15
In this episode of Control Alt Defence, Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som examine the Indian Air Force Chief’s confirmation of Pakistani aircraft losses during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the LM Katre Memorial Lecture in Bengaluru, Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh stated that six Pakistani military...
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MiG-21 Mavericks: An Air Chief's High-Flying Tales | CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 16
In Episode 16 of Control Alt Defence, India’s leading podcast on military, aerospace and defence, hosts Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som turn their attention to the MiG-21 fighter aircraft, an icon of Indian military aviation now set for retirement. Joining them is former Chief of Air Staff Birender…
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Sudarshan Chakra | Hitting A Bullet With A Bullet: India's Sky Shield | Ctrl+Alt+Defence Ep 17
In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Defence, NDTV's Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som dive into Project Sudarshan Chakra—India’s ambitious new air and missile defense initiative announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech. Find out how this multi-layered shield aims to safeguard…
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INS Himgiri | INS Udaygiri | Indian Navy’s BrahMos, Barak Equipped Warships | CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 18
Two warships. One historic moment. India commissions INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, into the Navy’s Eastern Command. With enhanced endurance, modern weapon systems, and entirely indigenous design, these ships mark a strategic leap in naval readiness. And NDTV’s CTRL ALT DEFENCE duo Vishnu Som and...
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Zorawar: India's 1st Indigenous Mountain Tank | CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 19
India's first indigenous mountain tank has arrived. In this episode of the CTRL ALT DEFENCE, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor bring you an exclusive look at the Zorawar light tank, developed specifically for high-altitude deployment in Ladakh. This is the first time any media organisation has been…
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N-Powered Warships, Laser Weapons: India's 15-Year Plan For Armed Forces | CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 20
Months after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, the Narendra Modi government has announced India’s most ambitious defence upgrade since Independence.In this episode of CTRL ALT DEFENCE, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor report on a comprehensive 15-year roadmap prepared by the Ministry of...
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Tejas Mk 2 | Tejas Mk 1 | Will Meteor-Armed Tejas Dominate? | CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 21
* When will India finally get the Tejas Mk2?* When will the first Tejas Mk1A fly?* Will a Meteor-armed Tejas be a game-changer?* Is the Uttam radar ready for the Tejas?* Will the Astra-2 missile be a game-changer?* Is the Tejas still relevant given China's massive stealth fighter programme?* Will...
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AMCA Latest News | India's Stealth Challenge: When Will The AMCA Fighter Be Ready?
It's Indian aviation's most challenging project — AMCA — the stealth Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, the Indian Air Force's future.Join Vishnu Som and NDTV's Science Editor Pallava Bagla in a conversation with the man leading India's AMCA development programme — Dr. Jitendra Jadhav, Director...
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Su 57 India Deal | Should India Procure Russian Su-57 Stealth Fighters?
In this episode of #CtrlAltDefence, we look at a possible order of Russian-designed Su-57 stealth fighters for the Indian Air Force. An interim buy if it happens, the Su-57 will be India's first stealth fighter until such time as the indigenous AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) becomes...
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Air-To-Air Missiles: Can India Counter The PL-15 Threat? CTRL ALT DEFENCE Ep 24
Can India match China’s PL-15 in the skies? Are Indian air-to-air missiles already outgunned by Pakistan’s F-16s? Is the IAF’s Meteor on the Rafale really enough or already outranged? And what does it mean for India’s Tejas and legacy fighters?In CTRL ALT DEFENCE episode 24, Vishnu Som answers…
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Rafale | Is The Rafale Good Enough For IAF's Future Needs? | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 25
Join Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor in the latest installment of #CtrlAltDefence for a look at the future of the Rafale based on its wartime use during Op Sindoor. We also puncture Pak propaganda on their capture of IAF Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, who appeared in a photograph with President Murmu...
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Pakistan's New Chinese 'Hangor' Subs: Indian Navy Losing Edge? | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 26
With the Pakistan Navy set to acquire its first few made-in-China Hangor class submarines, Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som look at its potential impact on the Indian Navy, particularly since the Project 17I project to build a class of diesel-electric submarines in India is nowhere near...
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Tejas Crash News | Wings Of Resilience: Overcoming The Tejas Tragedy | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 27
🛩️Vishnu & Shiv return to discuss the heartbreaking Tejas crash at the Dubai Airshow 2025.🇮🇳 Wing Commander Namansh Syal, we salute you.🫡🎥What does the newly emerged footage reveal?💔 How do IAF families cope with such devastating losses? Join the conversation. 🕊️Never Forgotten | Jai Hind...
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Defence News | K-4: The Big Boom | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 28
Join Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor as they dive deep into the historic test of the K4 sub-launched ballistic missile! 💥🚀🌊India’s Naval Nuclear Deterrent just levelled up! ⚓☢️A MASSIVE NOTAM declared off Vizag coast! ✈️⚠️ This is BIG.What does it mean for India’s nuclear submarine programme? 🤔Have...
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S 400 Air Defence System | S-400: India's Pak AWACS Killer | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 29
On episode 29 of Ctrl Alt Defence, join Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som as they look at India's Pakistani AWACS killer, the S-400 system. We have this podcast at a time when the Russian President Vladimir Putin is here in India and we reflect on its capabilities and its future avatar, the S-500...
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Pak F-16s Are Now Smarter | F 16 Fighter Jet | F-16 Jet Pakistan | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 30
Episode 30 of #CtrlAltDefence drops! Link: https://youtu.be/5LPMqtuebGMFocus: America's deep upgrade of Pakistan Air Force F-16s poses problems for the IAF!Key Discussion Points:🌐 Link-16 Data-link Transformation: How will the integration of the Link-16 data-link system revolutionize the...
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MH-60R | India’s Flying Frigate: The MH-60 ‘Romeo’ | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 31
Dropping now: Episode 31 of #CtrlAltDefence. Join Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som as they talk about the commissioning of India's second MH-60R squadron. What makes this chopper India's new Flying Frigate? 🐦⬛🚁🇮🇳- 🇮🇳 Just commissioned: INAS 335 'Ospreys' – Indian Navy's second MH-60R squadron at...
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Indian Air Force | IAF Tanker Quest, 25 Years Of `Any Day Now' | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 32
Episode 32 of #CtrlAltDefence Drops!Topic: The IAF’s Tanker WoesLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUeesizgNQ8• 2003: First IL-78 arrives 🛫 • 2009–2018: Multiple tenders, multiple cancellations 😩 • 2025: Finally leases a KC-135 (but only for training, no combat) ✈️🚫 • 2026: Boeing…
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Rafale | Is The IAF Getting 114 Rafales? | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 33
🚀 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚀The second episode of the new year is here! 🎆 Episode 33 of #CtrlAltDefence with @ShivAroor and @VishnuNDTV has officially dropped! 🎤🔥Topic: Is the IAF set to get 114 new Rafales? 🇮🇳✈️Don't miss this deep dive into India's air power future! ⬇️🔗 WATCH NOW:...
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AMCA Fighter Jets Latest News | HAL Under Fire: Perform Or Perish? | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 34
In Episode 34 of #CtrlAltDefence, hosts Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor tackle HAL's high-stakes moment: Private sector giants shortlisted to build AMCA prototypes, sidelining HAL for India's 5th-gen stealth fighter. Can HAL deliver capable Tejas Mk-1As on schedule amid delays and scrutiny? Perform or...
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Rafale vs J-20 Fighter Jets: Who Would Win? | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 35
In Episode 35 of #CtrlAltDefence, hosts Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor break down how India’s induction of the 4.5-generation Dassault Rafale is reshaping the air power equation with China. They compare it head-to-head with Beijing’s fifth-generation stealth platform, the Chengdu J-20—examining…
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Sukhoi Su 57 India Deal | India To Choose Su-57? India To Join FCAS Next? | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 36
Episode 36 of #CtrlAltDefence is here! 🔗LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=CEdu7DK04ck&feature=youtu.be 🚀 Breaking: India eyes game-changing moves in air power! Potentially acquiring Russia's Su-57 stealth fighters & showing interest in Europe's FCAS 6th-gen program. Here's why this could reshape the...
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Iran Warship News | How IRIS Dena Was Sunk | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 37 | Iran Warship News
👉A fantastic episode of #CtrlAltDefence. We are joined by a 4-time Kilo Class submarine commander.⚓Episode 37 of our podcast. 🔗 https://youtu.be/NFzocTmBPL8🚀 US sub torpedoes Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🌊 First enemy ship sunk by US torpedo since WWII 💥 87 sailors killed, 32...
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Iran News Today | Shahed Drones: Winning Iran The War? | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 38
Watch episode 38 of #CtrlAltDefence as Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som decode the battlefield impact of Iran’s Shahed drone.🔗 https://youtu.be/e3uZUTfrVMU🚀 Iran’s Shahed drone often called the “AK-47 of the skies”💰 Estimated cost: $20,000–$25,000 per drone🎯 Intercepting it can cost up to $1 million...
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Operation Sindoor | Vishnu Som's Operation Sindoor Book Is Here! | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 39
Episode 39 of #CtrlAltDefence just DROPPED!Vishnu Som’s The Sky Warriors: Operation Sindoor Unveiled delivers a riveting, bone-chilling chronicle of the 88-hour air war that permanently altered South Asia’s military balance in May 2025. With a career spanning the Kargil heights in 1999 to the...
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Iran War News Today | Who Is Winning The War? | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 40
A gripping episode of #CtrlAltDefence as Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor cut through the fog of war with hard data and on-ground insight.🎙️ Episode 40 of our podcast🔗 Watch now: https://youtu.be/yQ_1guQ6lk85 weeks into the conflict — numbers tell a very different storyU.S. claims vs battlefield data…
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India’s Unmanned Bombers/Fighters: A Reality? | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 41
A high-stakes, future-facing episode of #CtrlAltDefence as Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor sit down with AI Defence Tech Founder building the next generation of warfare systems.🎙️ Episode 41 of our podcast🔗 Watch now: https://youtu.be/E2CpesS5jfgFrom viral bomber to cutting-edge combat tech — Suhas...
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Hypersonic Missile India | Agni Missile Test | The Big Boom | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 42
🚀 A power-packed episode of #CtrlAltDefence as Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som break down India’s rapid missile advancements, hypersonic ambitions, MIRV capability, and the future of strategic deterrence.🎙️ Episode 42 of the podcast🔗 Watch now https://youtu.be/Cw9eowMnT7k🇮🇳 India’s “Big Boom”…
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HAL Tejas | Can HAL Deliver? | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 43
🚀 A high-intensity episode of #CtrlAltDefence as Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som unpack the crisis, delays and big questions surrounding HAL, Tejas and India’s future airpower ambitions — just as HAL gets a new chief at a critical moment.🎙️ Episode 43 of the podcast🔗 Watch now:...
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IAF News Today | Is France's FCAS The IAF's Future? | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 44
A fiercely debated episode of #CtrlAltDefence as Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som tackle one of India's biggest defence dilemmas — should India join France's futuristic FCAS fighter programme, or double down on an indigenous solution?🎙️ Episode 44 of the podcast🔗 Watch now:...
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India’s Jet Engine Blackhole | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 45
A deep dive into India's biggest defence technology challenge on this week's #CtrlAltDefence with Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor.We discuss why fighter jet engines remain India's weakest strategic link.🎙️ Episode 45 🔗 Watch now: https://youtu.be/URhJzZI19OM✈️ AMCA faces fresh uncertainty amid…
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China's Border Buildup | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 46 | India China News
China's expanding footprint along the India-China border comes under the spotlight on this week's #CtrlAltDefence with Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor.NDTV's world-exclusive satellite investigation reveals new Chinese villages, roads and infrastructure in a part of Arunachal Pradesh occupied by China...
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Kargil War | Yeh Dil Maange More | Captain Vikram Batra | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 47
A deeply personal conversation on the life, legacy and enduring spirit of Captain Vikram Batra, PVC, one of India's most celebrated war heroes.On this special episode of Ctrl Alt Defence, Vishnu Som speaks with Vishal Batra, Captain Vikram Batra's identical twin brother, about the man behind the...
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India Vs China Air Power | The Stealth Score: China: 500+, India: 0 | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 48
A startling new assessment suggests China may already have over 500 operational J-20 stealth fighters—and could field 1,000 by 2030. What does this mean for India's security?On this week's #CtrlAltDefence, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor examine China's unprecedented military-industrial expansion, the...
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For more than three decades, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor have covered wars, national and international security - on land, at sea and from the air. Together, Som and Aroor, two of India's most credible Editors come together for an unmissable weekly podcast - Ctrl+Alt+Defence - a no-holds barred conversation between two of India's leading experts on critical themes that define India's security
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