'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'
Game Over For Zorawar Tank? | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 60
What does it take to build an Indian light tank for the world's highest battlefields, and why is the Zorawar's induction facing challenges?
On Episode 60 of #CtrlAltDefence, Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som speak to Lieutenant General Karanbir Singh Brar (Retd.) about the origins of India's Zorawar light tank, the operational lessons from the 2020 India-China standoff in Ladakh, and the challenges of developing and inducting indigenous armoured platforms.
Episode 60
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How the 2020 Ladakh standoff triggered the push for a light tank
Why the Zorawar was designed for high-altitude warfare
The thinking behind its 25-tonne weight, mobility and amphibious capability
The debate over armour protection and the proposed induction of 59 tanks
Make in India: Why the Zorawar is a milestone for indigenous tank development
What went wrong with the Arjun tank programme, and the lessons for future projects
Drones, AI and network-centric warfare: How modern battlefields are changing
Why tanks remain critical to capturing and holding territory
Watch Episode 60 of #CtrlAltDefence.
1 Aug 2026
The Indigenous Engine That Could Transform India's Defence | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 50
India's quest for indigenous propulsion technology may have reached a turning point. Can a new rotating detonation engine developed by an Indian startup transform the future of missiles, drones, hypersonic weapons—and even space launch systems?
On this week's #CtrlAltDefence, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor are joined by Saurav Jha, founder and CEO of D-Propulse, to decode one of India's most ambitious indigenous propulsion projects and why it could redefine military technology.
26 Jul 2026
Project Kusha Explained: India's New Air Defence Shield Alongside S-400 | Ctrl Alt Defence Ep 49
India has successfully tested its next-generation indigenous long-range air defence system, Project Kusha (Extended Range Surface-to-Air Missile), marking a major milestone in the country's missile programme. Can this become India's answer to the S-400—and eventually protect against stealth fighters like China's J-20?
On this week's #CtrlAltDefence, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor break down India's biggest indigenous air defence project, why Project Kusha matters, and how it fits into India's layered air defence network.
 
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