Contributor Programme
Write For The Indian Hawk
Join India’s independent voice on defence, military strategy, and national security. Share your analysis with policymakers, veterans, and informed citizens.
About The Indian Hawk
The Indian Hawk is India’s independent, non-partisan platform dedicated to defence news, military analysis, and strategic affairs. Since 2019, we have covered India’s armed forces, weapons procurement, geopolitical developments, and national security with depth and rigour.
Our readers include defence professionals, serving and retired military officers, strategic analysts, researchers, and engaged citizens who demand authoritative, fact-checked reporting. Writing for The Indian Hawk puts your work in front of this high-value audience.
Topics We Cover
We accept well-researched contributions across our core coverage areas:
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Defence & Military
Indian Army, Navy, Air Force operations, modernisation, and procurement.
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Weapons & Technology
Missiles, fighter jets, naval vessels, drones, and emerging defence tech.
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Drones & UAVs
Drone warfare, surveillance systems, and India’s UAV development programme.
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Military Exercises
Bilateral and multilateral exercises, interoperability, and joint operations.
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Geopolitics & Strategy
Indo-Pacific, South Asia, border disputes, and India’s foreign policy.
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Opinion & Analysis
Expert commentary, strategic assessments, and defence policy perspectives.
Submission Guidelines
✅ What We Accept
- Original, unpublished articles not submitted elsewhere simultaneously
- Minimum 800 words; in-depth analysis of 1,200–2,000 words preferred
- Well-sourced content with credible references (government sources, official reports, reputable media)
- Articles aligned with our fact-checking policy
- Defence, security, military, geopolitics, and strategic affairs topics only
❌ What We Do Not Accept
- Content unrelated to defence, security, or strategic affairs
- Press releases or promotional content disguised as editorial
- Plagiarised, AI-generated without human expertise, or previously published work
- Content that violates our code of ethics
- Anonymous submissions without verifiable author credentials
📋 Formatting Requirements
- Submit as a Google Doc or .docx file
- Include a 2–3 sentence author bio and a headshot
- Provide a suggested headline and a 150-word summary
- Cite all data, statistics, and quotes with hyperlinks or footnotes
- Images must be copyright-free or your own; include caption and credit
Why Write For The Indian Hawk?
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Targeted Reach
Your work reaches defence professionals, veterans, analysts, and engaged citizens across India and the diaspora.
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Editorial Credibility
Associate your name with a trusted, non-partisan platform known for factual, in-depth defence coverage.
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SEO Visibility
Our domain authority and loyal readership help your expert analysis get discovered on search engines.
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Community
Join a growing community of defence writers, researchers, and former servicemen contributing to national discourse.
How to Submit
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Review the Defence Glossary
Familiarise yourself with our terminology standards via the Defence Glossary to ensure accurate use of military and technical terms.
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Read Our Policies
All contributors must comply with our Fact-Checking Policy, Code of Ethics, and Disclaimer.
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Send Your Submission
Email your article, bio, and headshot to theindianhawk2019@gmail.com with the subject line: Contributor Submission – [Your Article Title].
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Editorial Review
Our editorial team reviews submissions for accuracy, alignment, and quality. We aim to respond within 7–10 working days. Accepted pieces may be lightly edited for clarity and style.
Ready to Contribute?
Have a perspective on India’s defence landscape, a military analysis, or a strategic commentary? We want to hear from you.
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