The mounting defence pension burden lingered until Agnipath came in 2022. But any steps to cut pension costs now will take 15 years to make an impact as retiring Agniveers reduce annually
It said that NATO member countries’ spending totaled 55% of world’s expenditure. Top spenders into 2023 were US, China & Russia, said Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
The cost of the US-India drone deal raises a question—could some portion of this amount could have been better spent on indigenously developing and producing smaller drones?
Defence budget is 2.09% of the GDP compared to 2.17% this fiscal. While both Army & the Navy failed to spend the full amount allocated to them, the IAF spent more than its allocation.
Increased allocations for defence should be seen through the prism of peace and development, with expenditure considered as an investment that yields handsome returns.
The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
Poor Socialist India and her rich ‘socialist’ leaders can provide only this much money for defence. Take .303 rifle, stones, etc, to fight enemies—they say. The remaining money is needed for socialism and the votes they generate, they say.
Poor Socialist India and her rich ‘socialist’ leaders can provide only this much money for defence. Take .303 rifle, stones, etc, to fight enemies—they say. The remaining money is needed for socialism and the votes they generate, they say.