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Ctrl + Alt + Defence

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AMCA
Rafale
S-400
Indian Air Force
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Tejas
INS Arihant
Iran
China
India
Submarines
FCAS (future Combat Air System)
MIRV
Indian Navy
Mh-60 Romeo
Operation Sindoor
Rafale Aircraft
K-4
Kusha Xr-Sam
United States

'For more than two 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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What really happened behind India's 2016 surgical strikes across the Line of Control? How was the operation planned, what happened inside the crucial meetings before the mission, and what did it take to bring every soldier back safely? On Episode 58 ... more

What does it take to face four enemy fighters alone, survive a close-range dogfight and return to base with a damaged aircraft and almost no ammunition? On Episode 57 of #CtrlAltDefence, Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som speak to Flt Lt Alfred Tyrone Cooke, ... more

What does it take to build, operate and sustain a nuclear submarine? And after INS Arihant, where does India's undersea warfare capability go from here? On Episode 56 of #CtrlAltDefence, Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som speak exclusively to Vice Admiral San... more

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India's military is at a once-in-a-century turning point - and drones, AI, autonomy and software could fundamentally change the character of warfare. On Episode 55 of #CtrlAltDefence, Shiv Aroor speaks to Lieutenant General Raj Shukla (retd.) about t... more

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Sanjay Mahindru
Vice Admiral and first commanding officer of INS Arihant
Indian Navy
Episode: India's Nuclear Submarine Story, Arihant's 1st Captain Speaks | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 56
Lieutenant General Raj Shukla
Retired Indian Army General, former Army Training Command head, and security analyst
Indian Army, UPSC member
Episode: War's New Epoch Is Here - India Must Leap, Or Lose | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 55
Angad Singh
Air power writer and analyst, frequent commentator on Indian defense programs
Independent writer/analyst
Episode: Who's Killing Kaveri & Tejas? | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 53
Nagesh Kapoor
Air Marshal, then Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force; former Southwest Air Command leader during Operation Sindoor/Sindhur
Indian Air Force
Episode: How Bholari Got BRAHMOS'd | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 52
Saurav Jha
Economist, defence analyst, author, founder & CEO of Deep Propulse
Deep Propulse Aerospace Private Limited
Episode: The Indigenous Engine That Could Transform India's Defence | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 50
Vishal Patra
Brother of Vikram Batra; author of Ye Dil Maange Mor
Author, Ye Dil Maange Mor
Episode: Yeh Dil Maange More | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 47
Vishnu Som
Author of The Sky Warriors: Operation Sindoor unveiled
The Sky Warriors
Episode: Vishnu Som's Operation Sindoor Book Is Here! | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 39
Rajesh Ramkumar
Commander, Indian Navy submariner
Indian Navy
Episode: How Iris Dena Was Sunk | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 37

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Vishnu Som's Operation Sindoor Book Is Here! | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 39
Q: So the choice before me was very simple. Do I not write the book?
The author chose to write a comprehensive account that preserves sensitive details while providing a sober, evidence-based narrative of what happened, why it happened, and how the broader impact unfolded, rather than focusing solely on losses or one narrow aspect.
Vishnu Som's Operation Sindoor Book Is Here! | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 39
Q: But Vishnu, you know, a question that you've perhaps been asked more than any other since Operation Sindoor, does answer some of those questions, give our viewers and listeners a sense of what that looked like.
The book builds a holistic, evidence-based explanation that goes beyond day-one losses, explaining why the operation's outcomes were ultimately favorable for India and how the narrative is shaped by access to classified information and intelligent sources, including satellite data and interviews with senior officers.
How Iris Dena Was Sunk | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 37
Q: Commander, describe what happens when a heavyweight torpedo exits the tube and how it destroys a ship.
The warhead detonates at a precise depth beneath the keel, creating a high-energy pulse that generates a gas bubble and sends secondary pressure waves; the explosive shock, gas expansion, and structural hogging can break the hull apart within minutes, especially in shallow littoral waters, with the propeller or stern area being critical points of failure.
The Indigenous Engine That Could Transform India's Defence | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 50
Q: How does this technology fit into national defense and industrial strategy?
RDRE is framed as a general-purpose technology with potential to disrupt multiple domains by enabling smaller, cheaper, and more capable missiles and drones; the team emphasizes Atma Nirbharta, domestic supply chains, private-public collaboration, and potential government involvement to accelerate development.
Yeh Dil Maange More | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 47
Q: What was it like climbing the peaks Vikram defended, and how did those moments shape your understanding of his sacrifice?
The ascent was depicted as a pilgrimage that connected the living to Vikram's memory; reaching the peaks and collecting soil became a tangible tribute, reinforcing the sense that Vikram's bravery extended beyond the battlefield into the land itself.

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A weekly, fast-paced conversation between two seasoned defence journalists who dissect national security, technology, and military modernization in India. Episodes balance expert interviews with sharp analysis of contemporary developments—ranging from submarine programs and indigenous propulsion to fighter aircraft, missiles, and strategic doctrine. Listeners get behind-the-scenes perspectives on procurement, industrial policy, and the challenges of building domestic capability, often accompanied by candid anecdotes and critique of governance, timelines, and private-sector involvement. The format tends to mix technical depth with accessible storytelling, making complex defence topics approachable for policy professionals, analysts, and indu... more

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4. Nagesh Kapoor
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