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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India seeks exclusive N-clubs' memberships
Says countrys export control safeguards make it eligible
Pressure mounts for air force basic trainer aircraft
Purchase has been blocked after a South Korean rival protested an alleged procedural violation by a Swiss company in the evaluation process last year
Ajai Shukla: Made by India, not Made in India
It is for the government -- through FDI caps and licensing -- to nurture Indian defence players rather than exposing them to a brutal marketplace
The threat within?
Was what happened on the night of January 16 really a 'C' attempt? Was it a routine exercise or was the army chief playing mind games with the civilian administration?
Ajai Shukla: Of lions, deer and military leadership
The General V K Singh affair illuminates the generals in a harsh and unforgiving light
Ajai Shukla: Perfect launch for 5,000-km range missile
The Agni-5 can hit targets anywhere except for America and Australia, allowing it to strike all of India's potential adversaries
DRDO requests for more funds
DRDO chief told defence minster that the ministry had not allocated enough funds for R&D, given the number of weapon development projects on the anvil
