All stories by Ajai Shukla
India, US sign key defence agreement
Rediff.com24 Aug 2024The two countries also signed a 'Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers', which will facilitate the posting of one military officer from each country with the military of the other.
Why Govt Spends Rs 96,792 Crore On CAPFs
Rediff.com7 Aug 2024When the internal security situation spirals out of the control of the provincial law and order machinery, the CAPFs can be called in, providing a security buffer before the Army is deployed.
Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt
Rediff.com26 Jul 2024India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.
Is This What India Will Spend On Defence?
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024Going by this Budget's estimate of government spending of Rs 48.2 trillion, the government has allocated a significantly lower percentage to defence -- 12.9 per cent.
How R&D Powers India's Himalayan-Altitude Flight
Rediff.com13 Jul 2024HAL's sustained, long-term income will come from the design, development, manufacture, overhaul, and upgrade of a family of helicopters designed for deployment on India's 21,000-foot-high Himalayan frontier with Pakistan and China.
IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter
Rediff.com18 Jun 2024In the event of a war with China, AMCA deep strikes would target China's rail and road links with Tibet, isolating PLA divisions there.
For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle
Rediff.com18 Apr 2024For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.
Tejas Mark-1A Ready For IAF
Rediff.com2 Apr 2024HAL has integrated the ASRAAM (advanced short range air-to-air missile) for the Tejas Mark 1A. The Tejas Mark 1A will carry twin ASRAAM missiles with a range of 60 to 70 kilometres.
How Nibe Is Helping Boost India's Defence
Rediff.com21 Mar 2024'If you take any ministry of defence project, Nibe is up there, getting orders.'
Will BJP commit to 3% of GDP for defence spending?
Rediff.com12 Mar 2024Neither the BJP, nor the Congress before it, made any manifesto commitments on defence spending, even though allocations have plummeted from 4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the late 1980s to less than 2 per cent today, points out Ajai Shukla.
Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?
Rediff.com5 Mar 2024India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.
Tejas Gets More Sophisticated
Rediff.com1 Mar 2024The Mark-1A will be more sophisticated and capable than the Tejas Mark-1.
Defence Budget Can't Beat Inflation!
Rediff.com26 Feb 2024India spends significantly less on defence than could be expected from a country that faces simultaneous armed threats from two hostile neighbours -- China and Pakistan.
Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals
Rediff.com17 Feb 2024Indian policymakers must realise that in buying small quantities of equipment, it becomes hard to start manufacturing them in India, explains Ajai Shukla.
Akash NG Can Shoot Enemy Target In Seconds
Rediff.com9 Feb 2024By the time the enemy aircraft is 50 km away, the Akash-NG's computers have calculated the launch trajectory and impact point and launched the missile.
India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages
Rediff.com31 Jan 2024'We are developing infrastructure on the mountains and deploying the troops on hill borders in such a way that it is ensuring the safety of the people there.'
Can India's Zorawar Match China's ZTQ-15?
Rediff.com17 Jan 2024DRDO's latest tank will face trial in Rajasthan's summer which will be followed by 'user trials' ahead of facing battle in high-altitude deserts of eastern Ladakh and Sikkim, reports Ajai Shukla.
What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence
Rediff.com8 Jan 2024The Indian Navy, which was earlier looking towards the US for design expertise, technical know-how and operational practices, is now considering the advantages of working with the Royal Navy.
Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India
Rediff.com5 Jan 2024The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region, has also stepped up to the plate, with a warship stationed at all times off the Gulf of Aden for counter-piracy tasks. 91 Indian warships have been deployed in the region since 2008, patrolling high risk areas where piracy was rampant.
India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats
Rediff.com21 Dec 2023Three countries share a common interest in warding off cyber attacks from various agencies PLA is developing and training in China.