Lessons from Def Expo 2020 Lessons from Def Expo 2020 12 Feb 2020 The Def Expo held last week at Lucknow provided a glimpse of the strides made by the Indian private sector in defence research and development. It was less than two decades ago that this sector was opened for private industries and entrepreneurs. Till then, defence was considered […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2548583/Kolkata-The-Statesman/11TH-FEBRUARY-2020#page/7 Women officers in command roles 11 Feb 2020 Post granting permanent commission to women officers, the next legal battle in progress is placing them in command of units to enable career progression alongside their male counterparts. In a statement to the Apex Court, countering granting command to women officers, the army stated, ‘Women may not be suitable for commanding […]
https://www.amarujala.com/columns/opinion/india-in-defense-market?src=top-lead Def Expo 2020 (English version) Amar Ujala 07 Feb 2020 In mid-2019 the defence ministry announced that the next edition of the international defence exhibition (Def Expo) will be held in Lucknow in Feb 2020. It is the first time that the event is being conducted in UP. The theme for current Def Expo is ‘India: the emerging defence […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=240 World must stop nations employing proxies CENJOWS 06 Feb 2020 The recent assassination of General Soleimani was the result of growing attacks on the US and its allies by proxies of Iran, coordinated and armed by Soleimani. Iran had launched proxy war’s in multiple regions of the Middle East. Its proxies include Lebanese Hezbollah, various Shiite militias in Iraq, […]
The Indian hierarchy warns Pakistan The Indian hierarchy warns Pakistan 05 Feb 2020 Prime Minister Modi while addressing NCC cadets on NCC day stated, ‘Pakistan has lost three wars against India, whose (Indian) armed forces would need not more than a week to 10 days to defeat the neighbouring country in case of another war.’ He added, ‘when our armed […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2538764/Kolkata-The-Statesman/04TH-FEBRUARY-2020#page/7 Finding innovative ways of managing defence budget 04 Feb 2020 The defence budget has been announced. It is not what the armed forces demanded, nor will it ever be. There is a modest increase of 9% from the previous year, of which 10% is for capital and 4% for revenue. The national pie remains limited, demand for its share […]
http://epaper.dailyexcelsior.com/?id=MTAwODAy Of terrorism, protests and politics 29 Jan 2020 Is the present trend of terrorism in the valley and protests across the country pushing religion versus religion, breaking the secular fabric of the nation? Are those backing protests doing it to defend the national constitution or seeking regaining political space, ignoring the well-being of the country? Is there a need […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2527975/Kolkata-The-Statesman/28TH-JANUARY-2020#page/7/2 The army versus others 28 Jan 2020 In recent times, there has been an increase in differences between the army, IPS and IAS organizations on flimsy grounds, more from jealousy than logic. This displays a bias which should never occur as the army and its allied forces remain committed to national security, despite every form of internal political pressure. […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=238 Pakistan and US expectations are contrasting CENJOWS 27 Jan 2020 Last week there were two major events connecting Pak and the US. The first was an interaction between Donald Trump and Imran Khan on the side lines of World Economic Forum meeting at Davos, and the second was a visit to Pakistan by the US Acting Secretary of State […]
MoD silence is adding to confusion MoD silence is adding to confusion 22 Jan 2020 Since the announcement of the appointment of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) there has been a debate on whether the government has given considerable thought before issuing orders for General Bipin Rawat to assume the mantle of CDS. […]