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Grasping the defence self-reliance nettle

Grasping the defence self-reliance nettle By, P.S. Raghavan is Chairman, National Security Advisory Board. The views expressed are personal Introduction The measures, recently announced by the Finance Minister, to promote self-reliance in defence production, address long-standing strategic and national security concerns about the extent of India’s external dependence for its defence-preparedness. India had the dubious distinction of being the world’s largest arms importe

21 May, 2020
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Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM)

Context Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has appreciated the role played by Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and other Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nation’s fight against global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He said this while addressing via video conference MSMEs E-conclave, jointly organised by SIDM, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Department of Defence Production here today. He calls for making ‘Local’ Focal in daily liv

22 May, 2020
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How is India building up the squadron strength of its air force?

How is India building up the squadron strength of its air force? Context * On July 2, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved defence deals worth ?38,900 crore which includes procurement of 21 MiG-29 fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF) along with upgradation of 59 existing MiG-29 jets in the IAF inventory and procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft from Russia. What are the major deals approved? * The Defence Ministry sai

12 July, 2020
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Shekatkar Committee

Shekatkar Committee The Ministry of Defence under the chairmanship of Lt. Gen (Retd) DB Shekatkar had constituted a committee to recommend measures to enhance combat capability and rebalance defence expenditure of the armed forces which submitted its report in December 2016. Recommendations: Closure of Military Farms and Army Postal Establishments in peace locations. Enhancement in standards for recruitment of clerical staff and drivers in the Army. Improving the efficiency

21 August, 2020
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Women in armed forces: new strides, miles to go

Women in armed forces: new strides, miles to go Context: The Indian Navy announced selection of two women officers as Observers in the helicopter stream, making them first women airborne combatants who would be operating from warships. In another significant development in March, the Supreme Court had upheld that the women Short Service Commission officers in the Navy were eligible for Permanent Commission. The Navy had also inducted the first woman pilot in December last year. E