Neelam Mathews

Author

Neelam Mathews was born in India and completed her education in London.

She has written for leading international defence publications primarily in the US and UK.

Based in New Delhi, Neelam has an investigative eye while covering military affairs. She is regularly invited to speak at online defence-related conferences.

She has written for dailies as part of the editorial team at top defence shows in Bangalore, London, Paris and Singapore.

Latest news

Naval Warfare

Indian P76 submarines impeded by rudderless P75I programme

India wants to build submarines domestically, but its efforts are consequently beset by all sorts of difficulties and delays.

Air Warfare

India faces a crisis in its fighter squadrons

India is facing a crisis with crashes of older fighters, falling squadron numbers and delays in acquisition programmes.

Land Warfare

Carbines and software-defined radios for Indian Army are approved

Indigenous software-defined radios, although just approved for purchase by the Indian MoD, could still be years away.

Defence Notes

US waives CAATSA threat, hoping for quid pro quo Indian orders

The US has decided not to impose any CAATSA penalties against India, something that would have irreparably damaged the US-India defence relationship.