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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 "MoD's new tough rules on indigenisation")
Private defence companies see failure ahead in first aircraft building project
The 56 aircraft to be supplied under this contract will replace the IAF's aging Hawker Siddeley 748 Avro
 "Private defence companies see failure ahead in first aircraft building project")
Court ruling giving equal rights to foreign arms vendors worries defence ministry
Even while rejecting IMI's petition, the court has effectively granted foreign vendors the constitutional right to be treated equally with Indian companies
India's digital battleground
With India becoming the second-biggest victim of cyber-attacks after the US, the government wants to install a foolproof security cover; but it could invade the privacy of Indians
 "India's digital battleground")
 "Ficci protests to Antony about discrimination in defence")
IAF gets its first C-17 Globemaster III airlifter
The IAF had contracted for 10 C-17 airlifters for Rs 22,800 cr ($4.12 bn)
Govt rolls out cyber security framework
The framework aims at creating a secure cyber space for users to enjoy confidence in electronic transactions
 "Govt rolls out cyber security framework")
Lunch with BS: Avinash Chander
In defence of DRDO
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 "Decentralisation top priority: New DRDO chief")
Navy eyes high-tech options for future aircraft carriers
General Atomics briefs navy on magnetic catapult that launches unmanned fighters
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 "Avinash Chander named DRDO chief")
Private defence companies get new playing field
The defence ministry wants imports to be an option of last resort to help develop indigenous capabilities. But the military could still find ways to buy abroad
 "Private defence companies get new playing field")
The navy creates a warrior-engineer force
An increasingly high-tech, equipment-oriented navy is aiming to have every single officer holding a B.Tech or M.Sc degree
India's security has never been stronger than it is today: PM
Says govt was making defence acquisition less vulnerable to unethical practices
 "India's security has never been stronger than it is today: PM")
