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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High costs leave little for defence equipment
The army's payroll of Rs 65,808 crore this year will consume almost 60 per cent of its entire budget, leaving just one-third that amount for new equipment
 "High costs leave little for defence equipment")
US offer for mountain guns 'too expensive'
For years, New Delhi and Washington have negotiated the purchase of 145 M777 howitzers
 "US offer for mountain guns 'too expensive'")
Lockheed Martin softens India image, with focus on training, green energy
Says maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for C-130J viable once 20 airlifters start flying in India
 "Lockheed Martin softens India image, with focus on training, green energy")
Tri-service military command takes a step forward
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday laid the foundation stone for the Headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff
 "Tri-service military command takes a step forward")
Govt lists defence products that require production licences
The products include tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, defence aircraft, space craft, warships and their accessories
 "Govt lists defence products that require production licences")
Divided CII opts for defence FDI limit of 49%
Industry sources who attended the meeting said some defence company owners are arguing for higher FDI simply to divest their holdings later for a hefty profit to foreign vendors
 "Divided CII opts for defence FDI limit of 49%")
 "Predictable patterns in calls for raising FDI in defence")
Rafale contract elusive, Eurofighter and Saab remain hopeful
Saab believes co-developing Tejas Mark II would end need for Rafale
 "Rafale contract elusive, Eurofighter and Saab remain hopeful")
 "Haqqanis hold the key as Pak tribal areas simmer")
Jaitley hints at raising defence FDI cap
Jaitley quickly clarified his custodianship of three crucial ministries - finance, corporate affairs and defence - did not mean the MoD would remain neglected for long
 "Jaitley hints at raising defence FDI cap")
 "After losing bank bond, Agusta pins hope on arbitration")
 "Warships in peril as defence ministry blocks sonar purchase")
