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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Reports of violating VVIP copter contract premature: AgustaWestland
Says legal processes looking into this matter have not been completed, after reports that Antony called the chopper maker guilty
 "Reports of violating VVIP copter contract premature: AgustaWestland")
India, China sign border defence pact
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh raises concerns over visas, trade and river waters
 "India, China sign border defence pact")
Russian experts denied access to sunk INS Sindhurakshak
Zvezdochka shipyard, which refurbished the submarine, had positioned technicians in Mumbai to respond to any defect during the guarantee period
 "Russian experts denied access to sunk INS Sindhurakshak")
Beijing releases White Paper on Tibet as PM arrives
There is speculation China put the paper out in a hurry after a Spanish court agreed to hear charges of genocide against former Chinese president Hu Jintao
 "Beijing releases White Paper on Tibet as PM arrives")
With no Indian orders, BAE Systems starts shutdown of M777 gun factory
There have been clear warning signals that Ministry of Defence delay would result in a higher price for the M777
 "With no Indian orders, BAE Systems starts shutdown of M777 gun factory")
Foray to South Korea signals arms export ambitions of India
A large DRDO team is heading to Seoul where it will be one of the biggest exhibitors at the Aerospace and Defence Exhibition later this month
 "Foray to South Korea signals arms export ambitions of India")
China, India to expand border management protocols
Sources say the two sides are working to finalise a new Border Defence Cooperation Agreement, which will lay down additional safeguards to ensure peace
Antony for relook at 'private sector only' aircraft contract
Move follows Praful Patel's demand to include PSUs in the temder to build 56 aircraft for IAF
 "Antony for relook at 'private sector only' aircraft contract")
IAF to HAL: Build Swiss trainer aircraft, don't develop your own
HAL, which is designing its own basic trainer for the IAF - the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 has flatly rejected the proposal
 "IAF to HAL: Build Swiss trainer aircraft, don't develop your own")
Ashton Carter quits, blow to US-India defence ties
Since Jun 2012, Carter has almost single-handedly pushed US-India defence ties through the Defence Trade and Technology Initiative
 "Ashton Carter quits, blow to US-India defence ties")
VVIP helicopter deal: AgustaWestland asks for arbitration
Company says MoD has ignored repeated requests for discussions on suspension
 "VVIP helicopter deal: AgustaWestland asks for arbitration")
DRDO restructures for greater accountability
On Sept 2, seven new 'director generals', or DGs, were given executive responsible for success of projects being developed by their laboratories
 "DRDO restructures for greater accountability")
US offers to co-develop new Javelin missile with India
US had proposed that her companies could join hands with Indian partners in setting up manufacturing facilities for five major systems in India
 "US offers to co-develop new Javelin missile with India")
Agni-5 on target, despite glitches
Missile's range to cover China, West Asia, South East Asia and large parts of Africa
 "Agni-5 on target, despite glitches")
India's missiles story
The success of the 5000-km-range Agni V reflects India's long-sought self-reliance in missile technology
 "India's missiles story")
