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Defence Observer Monthly Magazine — Structure & Institutional Archive

The PRGI-registered (DLBIL/26/A7836) monthly flagship print and digital magazine in English and Hindi, structured across 17 permanent editorial sections (120–160 pages).

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Statutory Registration & Publication Profile

  • Title: DEFENCE OBSERVER
  • PRGI Registration Number: DLBIL/26/A7836 (Press Registrar General of India, Government of India)
  • Registration Date: 09/09/2026
  • Languages: English, Hindi
  • Periodicity: Monthly (120–160 pages flagship format)
  • Owner, Publisher & Editor: Ms. Parvati Jangid (Parvati Jangid Suthar)
  • Place of Publication: West Delhi, Delhi
  • Printing Press: Swastika Creation, 19, DSIDC Sheds, Scheme 3, Okhla Phase-2, New Delhi

The 17 Permanent Editorial Sections

Each monthly edition of Defence Observer Magazine is architected as a collectible reference volume across 17 dedicated sections:

  1. Editor’s Note — Strategic perspective from the Chief Defence Observer & Editor.
  2. Strategic Cover Story — Deep-dive investigation into the defining national-security issue of the month.
  3. Military Affairs — Force modernisation, jointness, training, and doctrine across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
  4. Raksha Sutra — Policy, procurement, defence budget, and parliamentary defence affairs.
  5. Border Report — Field documentation from India’s northern, western, eastern, and maritime frontiers.
  6. Defence Industry — DPSUs, private defence primes, MSMEs, industrial corridors, and supply chains.
  7. Technology — AI, UAV/UCAVs, counter-drone, electronic warfare, cyber, space, and quantum systems.
  8. Defence Diplomacy — Bilateral agreements, joint military exercises, attachés, and export cooperation.
  9. Strategic Analysis — Long-form net assessments and geopolitical commentary.
  10. Military History — Campaigns, battles, regimental heritage, war memorials, and gallantry awards.
  11. Soldier Stories — Human stories of service, courage, Veer Naris, and border communities.
  12. Veterans — Ex-servicemen welfare, transition after service, and institutional contributions.
  13. Interviews — The Strategic Interview, Commanders’ View, and Defence CEO conversations.
  14. Think Tank — Policy papers and research notes from the Strategic Research Centre.
  15. Young Strategists — Selected papers and perspectives from emerging Indian defence researchers.
  16. Defence Events — Highlights from Defence Observer Dialogue, summits, and international exhibitions.
  17. International Strategic Affairs — Global security developments across the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.