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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.
Critics say proposed change legitimises imports, instead of the aim of erecting a viable domestic defence equipment industry
Is the US' killing-by-drone campaign useful? The debate intensifies as 2014 looms
Decks cleared for purchase of 75 Pilatus aircraft at the cost of Rs 1,800 crore
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Interview with Inspector General of Police, Kashmir
India, as the only agent that enjoys trust of Iran, US, Israel, Saudi & Russia, must offer itself as an interlocutor