By articulating what the IAF can and cannot do, the doctrine seeks to overcome the past inadequacy in leveraging air power in India’s national security.
Downsizing is inspired by the global chorus seeking a ‘lean, mean fighting machine.’ But India is different—socially, geographically, and in combat ethos.
All the items included will be procured from indigenous sources, in an attempt promote exports and achieve 'self-reliance'. The other 3 were released in 2020, 2021 & 2022 by the MoD.
It would be erroneous to assume that the Army is no longer responsible for NE counter-insurgency and the DG of Assam Rifles has taken over the entire responsibility.
BMP 2 forms the backbone of India’s Mechanised Infantry & plays a crucial role in combat including in Eastern Ladakh where it's deployed in large numbers. User trials for upgrade on.
Equipped with a 20 m gun, 70 mm rockets and air-to-ground missiles, the HAL-manufactured LCH will complement the heavier 22 Apache attack choppers purchased from the US.
Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.
With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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