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Work with Defence Observer

Membership from open reader access to annual institutional partnership, contributions from qualified writers, and partnerships that never influence editorial findings.

Raksha Mantri reviewing the performance of Defence Public Sector Undertakings with the CMDs of HAL, BEL, BDL, Mazagon Dock and Munitions India

Membership

Core monographs, the Knowledge Centre and the Directory stay open access for everyone.

  • Tier 1

    Reader

    Students, civil-services aspirants and informed citizens

    • Open access to reference articles, the glossary and the history archive
    • Monthly newsletter and publication alerts
    • Public webinar briefings
    Open access
  • Tier 2

    Professional

    Serving and retired officers, researchers, journalists and defence professionals

    • Downloadable strategic briefs and policy papers
    • Digital magazine archive
    • Priority registration for dialogues and roundtables
    By enquiry
  • Tier 3

    Institutional

    Universities, academies, libraries and research institutes

    • Campus-wide access including the annual Outlook
    • Campus Research Network and Young Strategists collaboration
    • Joint seminars and proceedings
    By enquiry
  • Tier 4

    Corporate

    DPSUs, private manufacturers, aerospace firms and startups

    • Sectoral industry and technology reports
    • Directory verification and B2B roundtables
    • Clearly labelled institutional profile
    By enquiry
  • Tier 5

    Strategic Partner

    Major enterprises, international institutions and flagship partners

    • Annual partnership across research, dialogue, documentary and print
    • Closed-door briefings and custom studies
    • Co-hosting at the Defence Observer Dialogue
    By enquiry

Institutional partnerships

Knowledge, research, media, strategic, technology and event partners.

  • Knowledge & research partnerships

    Think tanks and ministries

    Joint white papers, net assessments, briefings and multi-institution research consortia.

  • Academic & NCC collaborations

    Universities, IITs and defence studies departments

    Campus security dialogues, Young Strategists chapters, fellowships and competitions.

  • Industry & MSME partnerships

    DPSUs, primes and iDEX startups

    Border to Boardroom™ case studies, exhibition supplements and roundtables, under a strict editorial firewall.

  • Media, event & technology partnerships

    Exhibitions, veteran organisations and technology firms

    Event partnership, media partnership and technology collaboration.

Editorial firewallSponsored and partner material is labelled SPONSORED or PARTNER FEATURE. Commercial relationships never influence research findings or editorial judgement. Disclosure policy

Write for us

Original work that adds knowledge, explains important developments or offers a well-supported perspective.

We welcome

  • Research articles and analytical features
  • Defence technology explainers
  • Military history and documentation
  • Geopolitical and strategic analysis
  • Interviews and expert commentary
  • Defence industry and innovation coverage
  • Photo essays and multimedia proposals

Before you submit

  • All submissions are editorially reviewed; submission does not guarantee publication.
  • Identify your sources.
  • Disclose any affiliation, consultancy or financial interest in the subject.
  • Confirm you hold the rights and permissions for any material you send.