Defence Minister also stressed on evolving a joint military vision and preparing for future challenges. He released a joint doctrine for amphibious operations during the meet.
The Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys will be integrated with Indian Navy’s Romeo helicopters. US says this proposed $52.8 mn sale will help strengthen US-India strategic relationship.
Singh will meet the US Defence Secretary and National Security Advisor amongst others. He will also chair a high-level roundtable meeting with the US defence industry.
Now that the Army has conducted its own review on the functioning of Agnipath scheme, the defence minister would do well to pool in recommendations from other services and implement the changes.
Political leadership & military must exercise caution when planning such operations and ensure that action is justified, proportionate, and respectful of international norms.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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