Defence budget amidst ongoing challenges Amar Ujala 02 Feb 2023

Defence budget amidst ongoing challenges Amar Ujala 02 Feb 2023

Defence budget amidst ongoing challenges Amar Ujala 02 Feb 2023           The defence budget, as part of the national budget signals the government’s concern on national security. While defence planners have been demanding a minimum of 3% of the GDP, defence parliamentary committees 2-2.5%, it has generally hovered around 1.6% to 1.7%. Its share of the budget has remained steady […]

Providing tanks to Ukraine The Excelsior 01 Feb 2023

Providing tanks to Ukraine The Excelsior 01 Feb 2023

Providing tanks to Ukraine The Excelsior 01 Feb 2023           The announcement by the US to supply 31 Abrams tanks, Germany 14 Leopard-2 and the UK 14 Challenger-2 tanks against Zelensky’s demand of 300 tanks, reignites the debate on employment of armour in the modern battlefield. These deliveries are in addition to some Leopard-2 tanks promised by Ukraine’s other neighbours […]