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A FRAMEWORK FOR DEFENCE INTERACTION WITH IITS By LT GEN P R SHANKAR (R)
This is an extension of my article Defence Technology – An Indian Conundrum KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. IT COMES FROM RESEARCH. RESEARCH GENERATES TECHNOLOGY. TECHNOLOGY OWNED IS CHEAP. TECHNOLOGY BOUGHT IS COSTLY From Oxymoronism to a Framework India lacks adequate defense technology. It needs to invest in defense R&D if it must be a power of reckoning.…
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Defence Technology – An Indian Conundrum by Lt Gen P R Shankar (Retd)
The US has a new command called the Army Futures Command which aims to modernise the Army. It had six priorities- long range precision fire, next generation combat vehicle, future vertical lift platforms, a mobile and expeditionary Army network,…
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Pakistan – The Responsible State!
As a responsible state Pakistan will…, Grant consular access to Kulbushan Jadhav as per directions of ICJ. As a responsible state Pakistan will…, Arrest and keep Hafiz Sayeed in jail as per FATF requirements. He will be kept in the jailers bungalow with home made food. As a responsible state Pakistan will…, Agree to all…
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INDIAN ARMED FORCES OR OLIVER TWISTS OF INDIA? BY LT GEN P R SHANKAR (retd)
May I Have Some More? That was Oliver Twist’s classic question for which he got caned at the orphanage for asking for some extra gruel. 1.5 % of the GDP allocated for defence evokes hunger of the Oliver Twist variety in the Armed Forces who have been asking for more for from the Government for…
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STRAIGHT BAT DEFENSE By Lt Gen P R Shankar (Retired)
I am writing this as India plays England in the league phase of the ICC world Cup. The outcome of the World Cup is not known. We do not know if Team India and our men in blue will emerge victorious or not. However, I am clear that we in the Armed Forces have a…
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Pakistan: A State Progressing From Failing to Failed? by Lt Gen P R Shankar (Retd)
original article is available at bharatshakti.in Editor’s Note India has a problem just beyond its borders that has abundant ramifications on our side of the divide. Even with the recent infusion of billions of dollar by a few countries, the Pakistani economy shows no signs of progress. The same goes for social cohesion, law and…
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Rafale: The Deal and the Din: A way forward
Image Courtesy: Dassault Aviation Rafale: The Deal and the Din: A way forward Editor’s Note The Rafale deal has been dragged to the streets. It’s not the first time that a defence deal has been questioned so volubly by our political parties, however, the facts and barbs being directed at the deal need to be…
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Hunting For Nasr
Image Courtesy: India Today Hunting for Nasr? Editor’s Note The issue of Pakistan using tactical nuclear weapons in the event of a military confrontation with India has been discussed often. They could use it on our spearheads as they get close to the borders or use it once these formations have penetrated into Pakistan. However,…
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OPEN SOURCE LETTER TO THE HONORABLE PRIME MINISTER ON TRANSFORMATION OF ARMED FORCES BY LT GEN P R SHANKAR (RETIRED)
Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India Honourable Prime Minister, At the outset, a very good day to you. I am a retired Army officer, presently in the Aerospace Engineering Department of IIT Madras and have been trying to bridge the yawning gap between our brains and our brawn. Sir, when you became our…
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GENERALLY, ON GENERALS BY LT GEN P R SHANKAR (RETD)
The subject and content of this article are largely based on environmental feedback recieved from time to time Preface to the book Generalship its Diseases and Their Cure by Maj Gen JFC Fuller At the battle of Waterloo, Colonel Clement, an infantry commander, fought with the most conspicuous bravery; but unfortunately, was shot through…
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