
Ajai Shukla
@ajaishukla
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Business Standard writer | defence, defence economy | strategic affairs | South Asia | Kashmir | Cavalry colonel | New Delhi |
Delhi, India
Joined December 2009
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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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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Safran to set up new MRO shop for Rafale’s M88 engine in Hyderabad.
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Photo of M88 engine courtesy Safran websit e Safran Aircraft Engines is setting up a new MRO shop in Hyderabad for the Rafale’s M...
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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.
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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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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