Category: Defense and Military Affairs
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PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE ON OP SINDOOR
The parliamentary debate on #OpSindoor was very good. There were a lot of issues discussed. However the main issue is that democracy in India is vibrant and functioning well. Many messages have been conveyed to all our adversaries and friends in a nuanced manner for those who cared to understand the issues.
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POLITICO – BUREAUCRATIC- MILITARY FUSION FOR INDIA
As #India rises and its #geopolitical #footprint increases, there is a need to enlarge its #defense #capabilities. This is possible only if the #Politico #Bureaucratic and #Military establishment acts in unison in a fused manner. This fusion is required in multiple fields of national security to include capability development, military diplomacy, infrastructure development, defense exports…
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POLICE ASSAULTS ON ARMY PERSONNEL : AN INCREASINGLY DISTURBING TREND
Assaults on serving personnel by police is increasing in scope and brutality. It is unimaginable that a colonel gets beaten up black and blue in Punjab by a lot of drunken cops and the government is silent with no action being taken. It will have deep ramifications. It might result in an uncontrollable situation one…
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Negotiating The Trump Trap
Lt Gen KJ Singh (R) brings clarity to India’s defence import scenario in the context of India US Defence Cooperation as a result of our PMs recent visit to USA. This was one of the best discussions I have held on Gunners Shot on India’s opportunities and pitfalls in capability building and defence imports in…
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REFORMS NEEDED IN THE MOD
Technology is changing at pace as AI swamps our systems, nature of war and conflict is changing, India has set off a year of reforms in MOD, Integrated Theatre Commands are being ushered in and India is rising. A Vikisit Bharat is impossible without a Surakshit Bharat. In the light of these developments, Lt Gen…
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National Security Objectives in 2025
Lt Gen K J Singh outlines the regional security landscape and explains what our national security objectives should be in 2025. It is repeatedly emerging that the most important national security objective is building internal strength and structures. A nation which is socially cohesive and strong internally cannot be touched. CAPFs which are numerically as…
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LEADERSHIP AND COMMAND IN COMBAT
Leadership and command in combat is not well understood outside the armed forces. It involves raw courage, sacrifice, physical fitness, wisdom, empathy, professional competence and much more to lead brave hearts to possible death to achieve victory at least cost in an environment where being a runners up means defeat. Lt Gen Ata Hasnain (R)…
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Saving Kashmir in 1947-48
Col Ajay Singh very comprehensively explains the goings on in the first India Pakistan war of 1947-48. He narrates how India saved Kashmir in the nick of time. A must see for all those who want to know our military history and traditions.
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Agniveers & Tech Intake In The Armed Forces
In this 1 on 1 with Mr Sree Iyer , I have elucidated the issue of technology in the Armed Forces, intake patterns and hard realities of battle. Expecting an Agninveer to be competent in battle within 4 years by raising intake levels in tech is a fools errand. It is like asking a baby…
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Leadership In The Armed Forces
Leadership in the Armed Forces is unique and highly demanding. This was the essence of my talk at IIT Madras in a program for nurturing the future leadership from leading academic institutions. It was well received.
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