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January 17, 2019

Why do we need PSUs (English Version) Rakshak News 16 Jan 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/why-do-we-need-psu-in-defense-sector Why do we need PSUs? (English Version) Rakshak News 16 Jan 19 The Rafale deal has brought to fore multiple aspects concerning Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), including ordnance factories functioning under the Ordnance Factories Board (OFB). The issues gaining prominence are the financial status of HAL, strike by the unions of the PSUs and the government reducing the manpower […]

January 16, 2019

National security on a limited budget The Excelsior 16 Jan 19

National security on a limited budget National security on a limited budget 16 Jan 19 The budget season is approaching, all eyes would be on the finance ministry’s perception on the importance of national security in an era of increasing challenges. Threats are on the rise while capabilities of the armed forces on the decline. The budget would be split […]

January 15, 2019

Making sense of the army chief’s comments The Statesman 15 Jan 19

Making sense of the Army Chief’s comments Making sense of the army chief’s comments 15 Jan 19 In his annual pre-army day press conference, General Bipin Rawat, the army chief, shared his thoughts on multiple issues concerning the army of the present and future. He was also asked questions on internal and external matters affecting the country for which he […]

January 12, 2019

Why are veterans angry with the government (English Version) Rakshak News 12 Jan 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/why-is-the-ex-servicemen-dissatisfied-with-the-government Why are veterans angry with the government? (English Version) Rakshak News 12 Jan 19 Military veterans as a community are becoming more disgruntled by the day against the present government. This was the government, when it assumed office in 2014, post promises made by Modi in Rewari in 2013, which veterans hoped would restore to the armed forces its […]

January 12, 2019

Army in service of the nation Salute the Soldier Army day 15 Jan 2019

Army in service of the nation Salute the Soldier Army day 15 Jan 2019 At the end of December, about 2500 tourists visiting Nathu La in Sikkim were stuck due the sudden inclement weather. They could neither move forward or return to Gangtok. They were stranded and had no option but to bear out the weather and possibly spend the […]

January 10, 2019

Ordnance factories remain a financial drain (English Version) Rakshak News 09 Jan 19

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/arms-factories-release-leakage-of-money Ordnance factories remain a financial drain (English Version) Rakshak News 09 Jan 19 The nation has 41 ordnance factories operating under the Ordnance Factories Board (OFB) employing about 90,000 workers. The All India Defence Employees Federation represents 430 unions of all ordnance factories and has continuously held the government to ransom by threats of strike. The government has in […]

January 9, 2019

Regaining ground in Afghanistan The Excelsior 09 Jan 19

Regaining ground in Afghanistan Regaining ground in Afghanistan 09 Jan 19 The US may deny that Trump has not given any directions for pulling his troops out of Afghanistan, but the writing is on the wall. If Syria, where the US is ditching those who were its front-line soldiers in the battle against the ISIS is any indicator, Afghanistan means […]

January 8, 2019

Scams, not plans will dictate poll discourse The Statesman 08 Jan 19

Scams, not plans, will dictate poll discourse Scams, not plans will dictate poll discourse 08 Jan 19 The Rafale controversy continues to rage internal fires. During the recent state elections and even in the present parliament session, the Congress accused the government on procurement processes in the Rafale case. Rahul Gandhi first attempted to rope in the HAL. That rebounded. […]

January 7, 2019

Trump misinterprets US involvement in Afghanistan CENJOWS 07 Jan 19

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=131 Trump misinterprets US involvement in Afghanistan CENJOWS 07 Jan 19 Trump as usual has been his unpredictable self, possibly the reason for all whom he appoints, seeking to quit or being moved out. His approach to Afghanistan has been equally flawed. His comment during a recent interview, “Why is not Russia there (in Afghanistan, fighting the Taliban)? Why isn’t […]

January 3, 2019

India’s uniform foreign policy challenges for 2019 CENJOWS 03 Jan 19

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=130 India’s uniform foreign policy challenges for 2019 CENJOWS 03 Jan 19 In recent times India has shown strategic independence in its foreign policy approach. While in the last decade it has moved closer to the US, including signing the COMCASA and LEMOA, yet has sought to maintain cordial ties with Russia and China, both of whom are adversaries of […]