India's Independent Voice on Defence & Strategic Affairs
The Indian Hawk is a non-partisan platform delivering evidence-based reporting and expert analysis on Indian defence, military modernisation, geopolitics, and national security — trusted by policymakers, defence professionals, and informed citizens.
About The Indian Hawk
The Indian Hawk closes the information gap between India's defence establishment and the public. We are not affiliated with any political party, government agency, or defence contractor. Our editorial loyalty is to objective inquiry — and to India's national security interest.
Operated by Shri Ram Media Ventures Pvt Ltd and headquartered in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, we have published rigorous defence and strategic affairs analysis since 2019. Our funding comes from reader subscriptions and non-intrusive display advertising — never from military organisations, defence contractors, or government agencies.
What Drives Us
Topical Depth
We go beyond headlines. Every piece is anchored in primary documents and domain expertise.
Missile system analysis →Verified Reporting
All claims pass a mandatory two-step editorial review. Sensitive claims need two independent sources.
Fact-Checking Policy →Editorial Independence
No gift, paid travel, or payment from covered entities. Sponsored content is clearly labelled.
Code of Ethics →Strategic Context
We contextualise every development within India's broader strategic posture and the Indo-Pacific.
Counter-drone warfare →What We Cover
Our editorial focus is structured around six core verticals that define India's defence and strategic landscape.
Indian Defence
Force modernisation, procurement, indigenous production, and the armed forces.
India's Tri-Service Integration →Weapons & Systems
Missiles, aircraft, naval platforms, artillery, and emerging weapons technology.
Advanced BrahMos Missile →Naval Power
Submarines, warships, maritime strategy, and India's Indo-Pacific naval posture.
Akula-Class Submarine Deal →Drones & Aerospace
UAVs, counter-drone systems, and India's growing aerospace ecosystem.
Indigenous Drone Jammers →Air Power
Fighter jets, air defence systems, the IAF's modernisation, and aerospace technology.
Rafale vs Su-30 MKI vs J-20 →Explainers
Deep-dive explainers on doctrines, treaties, equipment, and strategic concepts.
India's Theatre Commands →Space & DRDO
India's space security, DRDO programmes, and dual-use technology development.
India's Private Space Race →Defence Glossary
A–Z reference for military and tactical terms used across Indian defence reporting.
Browse the Glossary →Our reporting does not serve governments, contractors, or parties. It serves the public's right to understand the forces that shape India's security — and their own futures. — The Indian Hawk Editorial Charter
Who Runs The Indian Hawk
| Legal Entity | Shri Ram Media Ventures Pvt Ltd (operating as The Indian Hawk) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Paltan Bazar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand — 248001, India |
| Primary Domain | theindianhawk.com |
| Funding | Reader subscriptions and non-intrusive display advertising. No funding from military organisations, defence contractors, or government agencies. |
| Conflict of Interest | The Editor-in-Chief and Lead Strategic Analyst hold no financial interest in entities covered. Contributor conflicts are disclosed at the end of relevant articles. |
Editorial Standards & Accountability
I Accuracy & Fact-Checking
All strategic analysis undergoes mandatory two-step editorial review. Sensitive claims require at least two independent, verifiable sources. We prioritise primary documents — government reports, tender notices, and official releases. Read our full Fact-Checking Policy →
II AI Policy
Generative AI is not used to write or produce analysis at The Indian Hawk. AI tools may only be used for transcription, translation, or data analysis, and any such use is disclosed in the article notes.
III Corrections Policy
Substantive errors are corrected within 24 hours of verification. A visible Correction Note is added to the affected article. To submit a correction: corrections@theindianhawk.com
IV Independence from Influence
Editorial decisions are made independently of advertising, sponsorship, and political influence. Journalists must not accept gifts, paid travel, or payments from entities they cover. See our Code of Ethics →
Editorial Leadership
Journalists, defence analysts, geopolitical researchers, legal experts, and data specialists — each with focused domain expertise. Search by name or beat.
No team member matches that search.
