Author: purushottam.gond

Student of UPSC, having an interest in Geopolitics, Defence and International Relations.

Defence Ministry's ₹70,000 crores weapon deal. - Asiana Times

With the aim of indigenization of military hardware and advancement of armed forces, the Defence Ministry of India has cleared the decks for the various guns, aircraft, supersonic missiles, artillery guns, maritime helicopters, etc. which will be divided among all the forces of India. To ensure the security of the nation and pose a strong deterrence to various other countries India needs to procure and produce the necessary advanced weapons. The government has been focused and also promoting the indigenisation of defence technology regarding which, the plan of purchasing indigenously developed military equipment worth ₹70,584 crores has been approved. The…

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SAM NO VARUNAH: Navy’s Car Drive - Asiana Times

With its aim to promote and educate citizens about various schemes of the Indian Navy and the Government of India, the Navy is going to organize a Coastal Car Rally awareness Drive Programme in association with Mahindra Automobiles. In the scenario of changing Geopolitics order, the Maritime trade plays an important role in the Nation’s Economy and the same message was conveyed by our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his speech on the occasion of 59th National Maritime Day on 5th April 2022, and also our Indian Navy plays a crucial role in the security and protection of…

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Khalistan: A Halluci-Nation - Asiana Times

The recent protests in Punjab relating to the arrest warrant of the fugitive Amrit Pal Singh are high which shows what deep impacts the so-called leader has made on the youth and the common public to use them as a tool for his propaganda. Amrit Pal Singh, the chief of the Waris-Punjab-De organization and a follower of the militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale who started the Khalistan Separatist Movement in Punjab in 1984 is still absconding when the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued an arrest warrant against him and his supporters. More than 110 of his supporters and sympathizers have…

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LCA Mk2.

The Defence Ministry has set the target of manufacturing and exports orders worth ₹1,75,000 crore for the procurement of Defence technology innovations including the private and government firm where Make in India or the Atmanirbhar Bharat Plan would be taken into consideration to increase self-reliance. Image Source: Aero India Instagram The Government of India has been planning a big decision to replace the Indian Air Force’s existing Dassault Mirage 2000s, Mikoyan MiG 29s, and SEPECAT Jaguars with the LCA Mk2. Last year the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) sanctioned ₹9000 crores to develop it. The existing squadrons of IAF will…

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KASHMIR ISSUE RESOLUTION - Asiana Times

Since the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir got its first FDI project. Lt. Gov Manoj Sinha did the Bhumi Pujan of the land given for the construction of a mall by Dubai’s Emaar group at Sempora, on the outskirts of Kashmir. Image Source: PTI 1. Crisp History A lot of people say that Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places in the world. They say if there is heaven on Earth it is in Kashmir, but its beauty sometimes attracts unwanted elements from enemy countries towards Kashmir. They invaded this pious land to rule the Kashmiri Awam…

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Indo-Italian Defense Relations - Asiana Times

As the recent visit by the Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to India paid the importance of how the bipolar world is concentrating towards a multipolar world heading at India. The recent visit by Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto after his PM, Giorgia Meloni is another sign of how important the defense deals are between Indo-Italian nations. New Delhi wants the joint development and production of weapons and Make in India for global reach in being self-reliant. Italian company Leonardo is one of the top ten defense manufacturers in the world, where cooperation in aerospace, satellites, and helicopters are some of…

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china and indo-pacific

South East Asia and the Indo-Pacific have been marked with an arms race that is characterized by competition among states to obtain and maintain military superiority over each other. The arms race in this region has its roots in the regional security landscape, which is marked by an array of threats such as territorial or water disputes, showing of strength, piracy, terrorism, and other security challenges. This article will explore the dynamics of the arms race in that region of Asia, its drivers, and implications for regional peace and stability. The arms race of any region is a complex and…

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<strong>The mighty ATAGS in the Indian Army.</strong> - Asiana Times

How the God of war will play a crucial role in conventional warfare and the mountains will see the wrath of the mighty ATAGS in the hour of need. Recently, the Indian Army has decided to procure more than 300 ATAGS (Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems). These 155mm/52 calibre systems have been developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in a joint venture with Pune-based Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems. 1. DEAL OF ATAGS BY THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Artillery was said as ‘The God of War’ by Joseph…

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