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India Clears ₹1 Lakh Crore Defence Deals for Indigenous Systems to Boost Combat Readiness

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In response to strategic shifts post-Operation Sindoor, India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved over INR 1 lakh crore in procurements for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Key initiatives include the induction of Surface-to-Air Missiles, Electronic Warfare Systems, Armoured Recovery Vehicles, and undersea warfare enhancements such as Mine Counter Measure Vessels, aiming to strengthen national defence capabilities.

American Military Analyst on Operation Sindoor: Victory for India, Defeat for Pakistan, Loss for China Arms Industry

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By John Spencer India’s transformation into a modern defence power began in 2014, when Prime Minister Modi launched the “Make in India” initiative. The goal was clear: reduce dependence on foreign arms imports and build a world-class domestic defence industry. The policy incentivised joint ventures, opened the defence […]

96 Years Of PLA: China’s Xi Jinping Looks To Remove ‘Deadweight’ On Chinese Economy & Resources

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By N. C. Bipindra for EurAsian Times August 1 marks the 96th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The world’s largest military, the PLA, comprises over two million military personnel with an annual budget of $224.8 billion. However, despite the numbers and the resources, newfound aggressive strategy, […]

Interview: Boeing’s $1-billion sourcing from 300+ Indian suppliers, includes 26% MSMEs

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In an interview ahead of DefExpo-2022, Boeing Defense India’s managing director Rear Admiral Surendra Ahuja (Retired) tells our editor N. C. Bipindra that over one-fourth (26 percent) of Boeing’s sourcing from India comes from micro, small and medium enterprises. Boeing’s F/A-18 pitch for the Indian Navy includes a […]