Neither 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......
Indian policymakers must realise that in buying small quantities of equipment, it becomes hard to start manufacturing them in India, explains Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The US's 5th gen supersonic F-35......
DRDO's latest tank will face trial in Rajasthan's summer which will be followed by 'user trials' ahead of facing battle in the high-altitude deserts of eastern Ladakh and Sikkim, reports Ajai......
Throughout 2022, China turned to the PLA as an increasingly capable instrument of Statecraft, strengthening its ability to 'fight and win wars' against a 'strong enemy', points out Ajai Shukla.......
During these seven decades, the IAF has lost 2,374 aircraft to crashes.They include 1,126 fighters and 1,248 non-combat aircraft.In addition, 229 trainers and 196 helicopters have crashed.These......
Access to India's defence market must be made conditional -- available only to those who are ready to make a long-term commitment in India, argues Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath......
'The equipment that you make for us must be the best in the world so that it complements the Indian soldier who is without doubt the very best in the world.'Ajai Shukla reports. Kindly note that......