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Topic: Ammunition

Fall of Bakhmut would not mean Russia regained initiative in war, says US Pentagon chief

Russian artillery have been pounding the last routes out of the city but Wagner mercenary force leading the assault have said troops are being deprived of ammunition by Moscow.

NATO to increase targets for ammunition stockpiles as Russia-Ukraine war depletes reserves

NATO planned to increase its targets for munitions stockpiles, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, adding that the alliance had completed a survey of remaining stocks.

Delhi Police recover over 2,000 live cartridges ahead of I-Day, no terror angle ruled out

Six people have been arrested in the case. The consignment of smuggled ammunition was intended to be transported to Lucknow, the police said.

2 accidents in 2 weeks kill 2 Army and BSF men, Ordnance Board ammo in spotlight again  

Both accidents involved the 105 mm field guns of Army and BSF, whose ammunition is manufactured by the Ordnance Factory Board.

Army buys ammo worth Rs 30,000 crore to fill shortage exposed after 2016 Uri attack

Army’s big purchases include the Excalibur precision-guided shells for all its 150 mm guns, the Spike anti-tank missiles and fuses.

Going back in time – PSUs continue to call the shots in the defence ministry

The entry of PSUs into mega tender ‘reserved’ for private industry is a symptom of continued protectionism. It’s a challenge the government has to tackle.

Defence ministry causes confusion, ‘okays’ project for which tenders were issued in March

Govt release credits minister Sitharaman for promoting Make in India in defence sector; ministry sources say this could be because ‘final version’ has now been approved.

Point of Order: Ammunition shortages

Indian Army response to opinion piece on ammunition shortages.

Ammunition shortages arose because generals prioritised flashy, ‘status’ items like tanks

The Army was willing to let massive shortages accrue in a dangerous game of brinksmanship to extract more money from the bureaucracy.

From robotic surveillance systems to UAVs, Army ready with mega project list for pvt sector

11 projects shortlisted, 6 of these valued at Rs 17,640 crore. List to be shared with pvt sector this week. Manu Pubby

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.