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Topic: Admiral Karambir Singh

Admiral Hari Kumar takes over as Navy chief, all eyes on his approach to modernisation

Among the previous nine Navy chiefs, he is the fourth to have commanded INS Ranvir, a Rajput class guided missile destroyer.

Quad navies can come together if needed in almost ‘plug and play’ manner, Navy chief says

Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh highlighted the immense interoperability between the navies of the Quad grouping.

Navy orders Israeli SMASH 2000 Plus systems to tackle drones, more contracts in offing

The contract, awarded by the defence ministry, is expected to increase operational effectiveness with quicker and more accurate strike abilities against drones.

Navy and govt discussing funding models like railways’ IRFC, Admiral Karambir Singh says

Admiral Karambir Singh says Navy will prioritise ordnance delivery, networking and unmanned solutions such as drones/UAVs with the resources that’ll be made available to it.

Navy keeps close watch as 3 Chinese military vessels enter Indian Ocean weeks after intrusion

A Chinese vessel operating in Indian waters near Port Blair was forced to turn back by the Indian Navy in September.

A second indigenous aircraft carrier is top priority for Navy, says Admiral Karambir Singh

Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh says Navy's 'long-term capability planning' envisages induction of 3 aircraft carriers for deployment in Indian Ocean Region.

Navy trying to get ‘maximum bang for the buck’ — Admiral Karambir Singh rues fund crunch

Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh says the force's share of defence budget has decreased from 18% in 2012-13 to 13% in 2019-20.

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Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.