Ajai Shukla
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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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Parrikar outlines alternatives to Rafale
In an interview to a TV channel, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said the Su-30MKI offered a viable alternative
 "Parrikar outlines alternatives to Rafale")
India needs to highlight its world-class nuclear security, says report
Study finds there is need for specialist security force, independent regulator
HAL gives first overhauled Sukhoi-30 to IAF
Company eyes global prospects worth Rs 22,000 cr
 "HAL gives first overhauled Sukhoi-30 to IAF")
Scuttling a 'Made in India' project: The case of the HTT-40 trainer
Instead of the Hindustan Turbo Trainer - 40, which Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd could build, export, overhaul, upgrade and even modify into a light-attack aircraft, powerful lobbies have promoted a Swiss
 "Scuttling a 'Made in India' project: The case of the HTT-40 trainer")
Ajai Shukla: 'Made in India' versus 'Make in India'
The defence ministry needs to focus on its primary objective - of promoting indigenous projects
 "'Terror boat': Questions linger")
Rafale in storm clouds, Parrikar says IAF can make do with Sukhoi-30s
Parrikar said that additional Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, which HAL builds in Nashik, were adequate for the IAF in case it was decided not to procure the Rafale
 "Rafale in storm clouds, Parrikar says IAF can make do with Sukhoi-30s")
Parrikar engages pvt firms to boost indigenous arms
A new policy has been in the pipeline for years, but there is little consensus on its form, even among the pvt industry
 "Parrikar engages pvt firms to boost indigenous arms")
 "Parliament panel slams MoD's 'lackadaisical approach'")
Parliamentary panel orders more funding for Navy
This year, the Navy was allocated just 15.72 per cent of the defence budget, down from 16.79 per cent last year
Parliamentary panel raps defence ministry for lapses
The MOD received flak for failing to provide the army with funds and much needed equipment
 "Parliamentary panel raps defence ministry for lapses")
Ajai Shukla: Of dogs' tails and leopards' spots
India must watch for signs after Peshawar that Pakistan is waking up to the dangers of Islamism
 "DefMin questions the need to replace Avro")
Parrikar likely to allow arms agents, impose steep fines for wrongdoing
Will focus procurement on giving soldiers essential combat kit; promises policy within six months to reduce blatant terrorist attacks from Pak
Ajai Shukla: Confusion in command in Jammu and Kashmir
Hard men with guns cannot manage the state forever
