4-month calm between Kukis & Meiteis was broken earlier this month as clashes renewed near Koutruk. Manipur cops blamed Kuki militants for deploying numerous RPGs via high-tech drones.
One lacuna was that while defence procurement rules already prohibit Chinese components, Army was relying on self-certification by drone makers, it is learnt.
The Army is looking to use technology to ensure last-mile connectivity to be able to construct roads & connect forward posts in high altitude areas, it is learnt.
The offensive weapon always has an advantage as it comes first (otherwise where is the need to develop a counter) and destruction is always cheaper than construction.
The use of drones in Ukraine has highlighted key advantages over MBTs like situational awareness, allowing commanders to gather real-time intelligence and assess enemy movements with precision.
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?
First EU-India roundtable held on countering terrorist exploitation of drones held Thursday in Delhi. Meet organised by NSG in partnership with EU delegation & EU project.
The first MALE drone will fly to Porbandar to be pressed into naval maritime operations. Navy chief says India-made UAV will add to credibility of ISR missions across Indian Ocean.
Indian political leaders will have to prepare their public for the prospect of concessions India never really held—just as Chinese leaders must admit Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh were never theirs.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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