Trudeau shoots himself in the foot once again

SOURCE: ENS Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday endorsed his National Security Adviser Daniel Jean’s assertion that some factions in the Indian government had tried to sabotage his visit to India by granting a visa to a Sikh extremist. New Delhi was not amused. “Let me categorically state that the Government of India… had […]

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Will IAF get more eyes in the sky? Defense ministry to decide today

SOURCE: INDIA TODAY Seeking to boost indigenous defence capabilities, the defence ministry is expected to consider a proposal worth over Rs 20,000 crore on Wednesday to develop six ‘eyes in the sky’ Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) planes to monitor activities of rival air forces deep inside their territories. “A DRDO proposal to […]

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Ahead of Macron visit, Rs 2,000 cr Coast Guard chopper deal with France might fall apart

SOURCE: THE PRINT A Rs 2,000 crore ($300 million) chopper deal for the Indian Coast Guard, which was meant to be a key takeaway from French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India next month, has hit an air pocket and is on the verge of being cancelled. Differences between the Defence Ministry and European manufacturer […]

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Safran close to India combat jet engine deal: sources

SOURCE: Reuters France’s Safran (SAF.PA) is close to an agreement to supply a version of its M88 military jet engine for India’s Tejas light combat aircraft, two people close to the discussions said. The deal, if confirmed, could be finalised during a visit to India by French President Emmanuel Macron next month, they said, adding that […]

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What hampers India’s arms procurement process?

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES It is easier for a tank to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for India’s defence ministry to buy or manufacture a weapon. Indeed, to describe the speed with which the ministry does this as glacial would be hyperbole. This is evident from a number of recent analyses […]

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BRI could increase Chinese military presence in Indian Ocean: US Gen

SOURCE: PTI Aligning with India’s posture, a top American General on Wednesday said China’s access to Pakistan’s Gwadar Port has the potential to increase its strategic presence in the Indian Ocean. General Joseph Votel, Commander of the US Central Command, said China was pursuing long-term, steady economic growth that bolsters its international influence and access to […]

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Much To Pakistan’s Displeasure, India To Renovate Jinnah’s House And Use It For Diplomatic Events

SOURCE:  Swarajya The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is all set to renovate the house of Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Mumbai and use it for diplomatic events in the future, The Hindu has reported. According to the daily, the house, which is known as South Court, is also likely to host a museum showcasing South […]

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