Modi govt is learnt to have decided to present itself as an ‘alternative to China’ in providing quality defence items to nations in Indian Ocean Region, ASEAN.
Addressing a workshop Thursday on 'Covid-19 Management' with 10 other nations, Modi said that South Asia has managed to achieve one of the lowest fatality rates in the world.
On the air show’s last day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says India plans to move from $11 bn defence base to $25 bn by 2025, with a $5 bn export component.
The Chinese govt survey ship, accused of operating without notifying its position last week, is suspected to be collecting data that can be used for civilian & military purposes.
A PLA Navy task force is understood to have entered Indian Ocean Region as China seeks to project its dominance. India is keeping a close watch on waters around the country.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the 3-day biannual conference Wednesday. Operational procurements amid Covid-19 pandemic will also be discussed.
India can't deter China from using Himalayan skirmishes unless it goes on the offensive elsewhere. New Delhi's message must be: 'Do not poke us here and we won't poke you there'.
The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.
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.
President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.
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.
I am unable to understand the paradox in India’s arms procurement/manufacture. On the one hand, even to manufacture small arms, assault rifles, winter gear and the like, India looks for collaboration with countries like South Korea or Israel. Whereas, India wants to export high tech missiles and aircrafts.
Anyway, it is heartening that at last, India is thinking beyond next election and trying to reach out to other smaller countries in the neighbourhood, instead of adopting a supercilious attitude towards them. It is good idea that where the buyers may not have enough money, buy back something else from that country that we need.
India’s focus should be on developing its presence in other countries of IOR rather than earny profits out of these exports. It is too early for India to reach out for easy pickings.
Yes, Bangladesh should buy the BrahMos cruise missiles – so that we can protect our economic zone in the Bay of Bengal and keep ‘enemy’ ships at Bay 😀
I am unable to understand the paradox in India’s arms procurement/manufacture. On the one hand, even to manufacture small arms, assault rifles, winter gear and the like, India looks for collaboration with countries like South Korea or Israel. Whereas, India wants to export high tech missiles and aircrafts.
Anyway, it is heartening that at last, India is thinking beyond next election and trying to reach out to other smaller countries in the neighbourhood, instead of adopting a supercilious attitude towards them. It is good idea that where the buyers may not have enough money, buy back something else from that country that we need.
India’s focus should be on developing its presence in other countries of IOR rather than earny profits out of these exports. It is too early for India to reach out for easy pickings.