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Business Standard writer | defence, defence economy | strategic affairs | South Asia | Kashmir | Cavalry colonel | New Delhi |

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India's tri-service chief, General Anil Chauhan, has released and declassified versions of Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace and Amphibious Ops. These will provide a common vocabulary, framework and guidelines for planning and smooth execution of joint military operations.
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The Ministry of Defence @SpokespersonMoD announces that the Tejas Mark 1A light fighter has been accorded flight clearance. and then hastily withdraws the press release. What does that mean? Everyone is holding their breath. The Tejas Mark 1A is essential for the fighter fleet.
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The dilemma of the day: who is the girl who India's cricket captain -- Shubman Gill -- is going to marry?. After Shubman's heroics and his leadership to victory over England, I don't see a maiden in the land who deserves him!!.
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RT @ajaishukla: Why India Must Accept Trump’s Offer of F-35 fighter bombers. The IAF must realise that the induction of 36 Rafale fighters….
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The absence of a top-quality strike aircraft such as the F-35 is detracting from the IAF’s ability as a whole https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
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Why India Must Accept Trump’s Offer of F-35 fighter bombers. The IAF must realise that the induction of 36 Rafale fighters into the IAF’s fleet has failed to create the deterrence needed to keep Pakistan and China at bay.
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The absence of a top-quality strike aircraft such as the F-35 is detracting from the IAF’s ability as a whole https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
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RT @ajaishukla: In this wide-ranging conversation, I joined @rushankshah on his podcast to discuss India’s defence strategy, civil-military….
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In this wide-ranging conversation, I joined @rushankshah on his podcast to discuss India’s defence strategy, civil-military relations, and the road ahead for the armed forces. We also delved into geopolitics, media responsibility, and hard truths from my time as a soldier and.
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The Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC choice of the Rafale fighter generates fresh controversy. After the choice of the fighter and its exorbitant cost, now @Dassault_OnAir finds itself defending its operational performance.
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A Royal Navy F35-B Lightning II aircraft has been standing on the tarmac at Thiruvananthapuram Airport since June 14th. The aircraft was flying from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, when it had to divert due to bad weather. HMS PoW was heading home after a.
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China’s PL-15E long range air-to-air missile, integrated with Chinese tactical data links, gave the Chinese air force a clear advantage. But then the tables were turned. What gave the Pakistan Air Force a key advantage on the first day of the strikes?.
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China’s PL-15E long range air-to-air missile, integrated with Chinese tactical data links, gave the Pakistan Air Force a key advantage on th...
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A YouTube conversation between @ajaishukla and Amit Baruah of Frontline magazine about the recent India-Pakistan kerfuffle… . Who won, who 😡 lost and which direction we are heading for.
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Pakistan has been let off the hook again!! There was no cause for a ceasefire, nor any urgency to declare a ceasefire once hostilities had commenced. Another example of the Modi government of starting something that it proved incapable of finishing off to our advantage.
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INDO-PAK CEASEFIRE. Donald Trump on X. "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence.".
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INDO-PAK CEASEFIRE. Donald Trump on X. "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence.".
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RT @ajaishukla: Are India and Pak going to war. several people have asked me today!!. My answer: we are already at war. The question sh….
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Are India and Pak going to war. several people have asked me today!!. My answer: we are already at war. The question should be: Is this going to escalate to ground offensives and war on the seas?. And the million dollar question: Is this going to test the nuclear threshold??.
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Total blackout in Jammu since an hour back. There is a continuous sound of gun-fire from the border. Artillery from both sides are firing non-stop.
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According to my contacts who live in the vicinity of Jammu Air Base, Pakistani aircraft attacked the air base in waves, all through the night. No casualties have been reported on the Indian side.
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The pressure is intense from within the Pakistani establishment to be one-up in response to India's strikes. Therein lies the rub. India's military has been preparing for Pak's counter for last 15 days. Pak casualties will be high, increasing pressure for further escalation. .
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15 days after terrorist rampage killed 26 tourists in Pahalgam, Indian Air Force strikes terror infrastructure in Muzaffarabad, Kotli and Bahawalpur. Lessons of Balakot have clearly been learned. Video proof of strikes presented in morning briefing.
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India launched air strikes last night at terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and POK   By Ajai Shukla The Mint, 7th May 2025.     15 days a...
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