Ajai Shukla
 "Ajai Shukla")
Ajai Shukla
Colonel Ajai Shukla (Retired) is a columnist, commentator and journalist who covers regional security issues in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific, military technology and India’s defence economy. He writes primarily for Business Standard. He was earlier a prime-time news anchor and war correspondent with NDTV from 2001-2008. Before taking up journalism, he served in the military, in a combat arm, for over two decades before opting for voluntary retirement at the rank of colonel.
Colonel Ajai Shukla (Retired) is a columnist, commentator and journalist who covers regional security issues in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific, military technology and India’s defence economy. He writes primarily for Business Standard. He was earlier a prime-time news anchor and war correspondent with NDTV from 2001-2008. Before taking up journalism, he served in the military, in a combat arm, for over two decades before opting for voluntary retirement at the rank of colonel.
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Missile test an urgent step towards defending IAF bases
The medium range surface to air missile (MR-SAM)was successfully test fired off the Odisha coast
 "Missile test an urgent step towards defending IAF bases")
After long development plan, BrahMos comes into its own
Air-launched version in testing; export interest from many countries
 "After long development plan, BrahMos comes into its own")
Ajai Shukla: Mr Modi's Washington agenda
US-India convergence in southeast Asia & divergence in south and west Asia will be the backdrop of negotiations
 "With Brahmos-fitted Sukhoi-30, IAF capability reaches new high")
From tackling terror to NSG inclusion, Modi - Obama make headway on a range of issues
Sharing terror-related information, getting US' backing for NSG, among others, were agreed to between the two nations
 "From tackling terror to NSG inclusion, Modi - Obama make headway on a range of issues")
HAL's indigenous trainer aircraft poised for first flight on Tuesday
HAL projects it will build the first two HTT-40 trainers in 2018, eight in 2019, and reach its capacity of 20 a year from 2020
 "Three new defence ministry committees search for radical reform")
Ajai Shukla: Mr Modi's defence report card
The Modi government has not lived up to the muscularity the prime minister promised while campaigning
US defence cooperation Bill steered past anti-India lobbies in Washington
The US House of Representatives passed the 'US India Defense Technology and Partnership Act', which authorises the US military to spend Budget allocations
 "US defence cooperation Bill steered past anti-India lobbies in Washington")
Hawk trainer to enhance defence ties with UAE, Oman
The proposed official trip of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to UAE has been delayed due to certain scheduling issues and he will now travel to Oman on May 20 and then to the Emirates
 "Hawk trainer to enhance defence ties with UAE, Oman")
As Sea Harriers retire, Naval Tejas readies to fly off
The light combat aircraft will operate from India's indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant
 "As Sea Harriers retire, Naval Tejas readies to fly off")
Ajai Shukla: Drama in Dharamsala
Cancelling Uyghur leader Dolkun Isa's visa could have been a mutual face-saving exercise for New Delhi & Beijing
Ministry of Defence struggles to nominate private sector 'strategic partners'
On Friday, Parrikar told Parliament that the new Defence Procurement Procedure of 2016 (DPP-2016) was promulgated on March 28
 "Tata Power scrip's rise anticipates major army order")
MoD starts process to further liberalise FDI
The current FDI policy, promulgated in November 2015, permits 49 per cent foreign investment through the automatic route
 "MoD starts process to further liberalise FDI")
India's World War II
An accomplished history juxtaposes the far-flung campaigns India fought against the independence struggle
 "India's World War II")
 "BJP, Congress trade charges over VVIP chopper deal")
Ajai Shukla: The way forward in military command
India would benefit from tri-service theatre commanders who report directly to the political leadership, as in the US
Parrikar denies Rafale contract as sealed
The Defence Minister issued a measured clarification that the deal is at 'an advanced stage', and the government intends to 'close it quite soon'
With no political outreach, army down and out in Kashmir
The army finds itself, trapped with a cleft stick yet again - responsible for maintaining security amongst an increasingly resentful and activist populace
 "With no political outreach, army down and out in Kashmir")
