Category: EQUIPMENT MODERNISATION
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SELF SUFFICIENCY OF AMMUNITION FOR LONG WARS
In this video I have explained how India can become self sufficient in ammunition in case it gets involved in a long war. I have also explained what is involved in attaining self sufficiency. The need of the hour is to put in a concept through civil-military fusion. There must be a whole of the…
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Synergising Military Logistics With National Capabilities
This is the second in the series on Military logistics. Lt Gen Balbir Singh Sandhu (R) gave out a clear picture as to how military logistics can be synergised with National Capabilities. He also gave an overview of our national capabilities which are unfolding. The link to the first of the series is given below.…
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India’s Military Stamina
Lt Gen Gautam Moorthy(R) and I had an informed discussion on India’s Military Stamina. Alarmist do to understand what we are capable of….
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Fishing for Ammunition Technology By Lt Gen P R Shankar(R)
Published @ The Financial Express Fishing for ammunition technology A major aspect which is being highlighted is that CARD is being established without a penny in the pocket and without any financial assistance or grants. However, the CARD team is confident that given the potential of the idea, financial issues will take care of themselves. …
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Towards a Smart Artillery By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Preamble: I could not publish an article for a few days since I got busy with my project which makes Indian Artillery Smart and Lethal. In that hi-tech process all these simple old fashioned thoughts came to my mind. One can not beat good old gunnery. As far as my project goes, it is purring along.…
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Establishment of High Altitude Firing Ranges By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Establishment of High Altitude Firing Ranges Currently, we sorely lack adequate facilities in high altitudes. There is great difficulty in inducting or developing new equipment or training troops with longer range weapon systems to meet operational and developmental requirements of High Altitudes. This is a long standing red flag and needs urgent attention. Updated: August 27,…
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Defence Modernisation : Discussion on Jaipur Dialogues
I am very happy the Mr Sanjay Dixit invited me for a discussion on Defence Modernisation on Jaipur Dialogues. It was a first time that I was participating in a show on this subject. It evoked a lot of interest. The Q&A session was also interesting. Lot of questions on Tejas and aircraft engines. I…
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The ‘Real Agnipath’ : Key Capability Enhancement
Also published @ https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/the-real-agnipath-key-capability-enhancement/2585425/ ‘Agnipath’ duly tweaked will come to stay. It is also apparent that current deficiencies in manpower will not be made up. The DNA of the Indian Army will transform – reduced manpower, reduced experience, and reduced age profile. The ‘Real Agnipath’ lies in the consequential transformation in capability enhancement and modernization…
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Aatmanirbharta In Defence : An Independent Nodal Umbrella Body for Training, Trials, Testing and Certification by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Also published @ Financial Express Video of the presentation given during the Webinar Introduction A webinar on ‘Aatmanirbharta In Defence – Call To Action’ was held on 25 Feb 22 in which those who matter and deal with Defence in the Government and Industry gave their views, and exchanged them with others. There were four themes…
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Discussion on Capital Procurement with Nitin Gokhale
Had a great discussion with Nitin Gokhale of Strat News Global on capital procurement and how to go about cutting imports and become self sufficient. A short sharp discussion on the nuances involved. Those involved or interestsed in Defence Procurement will find it useful.
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