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The Art And Craft of Espionage: In Conversation With Vikram Sood

by Nitin A Gokhale

30 Jul/18

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Editor-in-Chief Nitin A Gokhale spoke to Vikram Sood, a career intelligence officer for 31 years who retired in 2003 after heading India’s external intelligence service, the Research and Analysis Wing. In his latest book, The Unending Game, Mr Sood has deconstructed the shadowy world of spies, from the Cold…

Reporting From Kargil – Down Memory Lane (Part II)

by Nitin A Gokhale

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26 Jul/18

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19 summers ago the Kargil conflict was declared closed after India evicted all the intruders from the various peaks spread across Kargil, Drass and Batalik. I was there to report the conflict for 45 days here is a look back.

India Planning to Ease Defence Exports

by Nitin A Gokhale

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23 Jul/18

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The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has proposed a new scheme similar to the FMS (Foreign Military Sales) followed by the United States in facilitating sale of Indian military equipment to friendly countries. The plan, tentatively named Foreign Military Assistance is proposed to be administered by the MoD after taking…

To Save Time Govt May Bypass Field Trials in MMRCA 2.0

by Nitin A Gokhale

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18 Jul/18

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is working on formulating a set of QRs (qualitative requirements) against which it is likely to benchmark the bids submitted by six major aircraft manufacturers for supply of 110 fighter jets, instead of going through the tortuous process of field trials and evaluation, as was…

Rashtriya Rifles: Masters of Counter Insurgency

by Nitin A Gokhale

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29 Jun/18

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Rashtriya Rifles (RR) is a unique force. This 60+ battalion force is perhaps the worlds largest and most experienced counter insurgency force. Since 1990, when they were raised this force has been constantly in action. their glorious collection of medals speaks volume about their courage, commitment and chivalry.