Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration approached France, Germany, Sweden, Spain and Russia to submit proposals to build six submarines in India.
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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.
When talking of China’s submarine fleet strength, let’s not forget that in addition to their 75 plus vessels, they have also offered some 30 plus subs to nearby littoral states. That makes for a truly gigantic manufacturing capability , perhaps the largest and most efficient in the world.
We have a lot to learn in this area, even though we have strons skills. The time will come when we can also inspire other naval powers. We were in time a naval power but we forgot about it. Our delay is partly due to this oversight. Sometimes, you have to know how to be small, and humble, to bounce and shine.
When talking of China’s submarine fleet strength, let’s not forget that in addition to their 75 plus vessels, they have also offered some 30 plus subs to nearby littoral states. That makes for a truly gigantic manufacturing capability , perhaps the largest and most efficient in the world.
We have a lot to learn in this area, even though we have strons skills. The time will come when we can also inspire other naval powers. We were in time a naval power but we forgot about it. Our delay is partly due to this oversight. Sometimes, you have to know how to be small, and humble, to bounce and shine.