India needs Russia for more than weapons India needs Russia for more than weapons 23 Oct 18 The recent visit by President Putin was possibly more successful than the much touted 2+2 dialogue, which had just preceded it. While the 2+2 would always have the signing of the COMCASA as its highlight, opening doors for procuring restricted equipment as also […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=116 Where is jointness in army rightsizing? CENJOWS 22 Oct 18 The army’s top commanders met last week seeking to evaluate four studies which had been conducted by senior officers on right sizing the army, reducing redundant layers and working towards meeting the aspirations of the officer fraternity, who are most impacted by the pyramidical structure. A press release issued […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/jammu-kashmir-police-deserve-to-be-praised Kudo’s to the J and K police (English version) Rakshak News 17 Oct 18 Last week security forces gunned down research scholar turned Hizbul terrorist Mannan Wani in Kupwara. Wani was a research scholar pursuing his PhD in Geology at the Aligarh Muslim University from where he went missing in Jan this year. Subsequently his photograph appeared on social […]
Making NSC powerful Making NSC powerful 17 Oct 18 India has always reacted to challenges, rather than being prepared for them. This statement may appear broad based, but the reality is that response to challenges is initially tardy as concerned departments and ministries have always responded in independent silos. The ‘whole of government’ approach does appear later almost as an […]
India remains wary of China India remains wary of China 16 Oct 18 The standing committee on external affairs in its latest report on Sino-India relations stated that China continues to display double standards as far as India is concerned. It ignores India’s objections on the CPEC that it transits through disputed territory, while at the same time opposes any […]
India-Russia Summit Conveys a Message India-Russia summit conveys a message Bharat Shakti 15 Oct 18 The two-day 19th Indo-Russian bilateral summit in Delhi concluded over the weekend. It was an event which dominated headlines for over a week. The highlight was the signing of eight pacts in areas ranging from defence, nuclear energy, space and economy. The S-400 air […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/infinite-possibilities-in-war-land-tourism Battlefield tourism (English Version) Rakshak News 10 Oct 18 A senior army general in Jaipur recently stated in a seminar that Rajasthan could gain immensely from battlefield tourism. He was addressing a two-day convention organized by the Rajasthan government on battlefield tourism. Across the world battlefields where major encounters have taken place are popular tourist destinations, as they […]
India needs to get over its Pak fixation India needs to get over its Pak fixation The Excelsior 10 Oct 18 During her speech at the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Sushma Swaraj, India’s external affairs minister, devoted approximately half her speech on Pakistan. This has been the norm over the years. Is this because Pak dominates Indian political space […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=115 Why procurement processes are slow? CENJOWS 09 Oct 18 The recent claims on the Rafale and earlier on Bofors and AgustaWestland are indicative of a likelihood of financial involvement in defence deals. None has been investigated to its logical conclusion and guilty booked till date, while accusations by political parties continue unabated. In each case, it took 12 years […]
The army chief had stated recently that like all other government organizations, the army is also expected to conduct an internal review every five years but has not undertaken one for 35 years. He had therefore ordered multiple studies to be conducted simultaneously on the future of the army. Studies included restructuring of army units and formations, directorates and branches […]