Geopolitics - February 2020
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Geopolitics' February 2020, a DefExpo Special, focuses on the potential of such exhibitions. Why should the present system of organising the DefExpo be done away with in favour of the British example of privatising the exhibition? Also, a look at why the 'Make in India' policy has not been effective in the defence sector. What is lacking in the policy to achieve the goal and ways of achieving it. Since independence, India has been one of the world's largest importers of weapons. From high altitude socks for the Indian army to aircraft carriers for the Indian navy and almost everything in between is imported in hard currency from abroad. Though the Modi government has taken up 'Make in India' with a lot of intent, the time has come for a clear roadmap to achieve that goal. The road map involves five elements. The magazine also focuses on the theme of DefExpo-2020, 'Digital Transformation of Defence', and brings to the forefront digital advances in the defence industry. There is also a detailed article on the activities of DPSUs. While some good work has been done by the Ordnance Factory Board and the DPSUs, the fact remains that their monopoly has not allowed the Indian defence sector to achieve its potential. This has stifled private sector participation and has killed innovation. Plus: Articles on Digitisation and its challenges for India's Armed Forces.
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UDA Framework For Sustainable Blue Economy
The pooling of resources and synergising of efforts, enumerated as the core value of the UDA framework, can effectively manage the challenges and opportunities of the tropical littoral waters of the Indo-Pacific region, explains ARNAB DAS
The Return To 'Purana Pakistan'
Pakistan has now a new government. But, will Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif be able to meet the challenges that the country faces? D Suba Chandran is not so sure in his answers
How Prepared Is India For A Cyberwar?
In order to retain a competitive national security advantage, there has to be coordinated endeavour of the government and the private sector to work on cyber security and Al (artificial intelligence) technologies, argues VAISHALI BASU SHARMA
SAPPERS FINALLY ARRIVE
UTKARSH SINGH RATHORE dispels the scepticism about the new Army Chief of India that he is not suitable for the job because of his background as an officer from the Corps of Engineers
INDIGENOUS COMBAT JETS: THE FUTURE UNFOLDS
India is poised to build a robust defence industrial base for manufacturing cutting-edge aerial combat platforms and turbofan engines in the country. The time to act is now, argues AMARTYA SINHA
CHINA'S BRI DEBT TRAP: SRI LANKAN ECONOMY IN COLLAPSE
How the collapse of Sri Lankan economy is turning into a political crisis? What is it that has led to the current collapse of Sri Lankan economy? In what way is China's Belt & Road Debt Trap (BRDT) connected with it? What are the possible solutions to the economic crisis that resulted in political crisis? In what way, if any, could India be of help to Sri Lanka, if only to overcome the current multiple crises? VIJAY KUMAR KAUL answers
DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDORS DESERVE HONEST APPRAISAL
AMIT COWSHISH explains how after more than four years of the government decision, the impact of the DICs on defence production remains hazy
BOOSTING MARITIME SECURITY
India needs to think of how to integrate the armed services in a national maritime policy and to work with friendly neighbours in a broader IOR context
Decoding Russia's Digital Offensive
When Russia invaded Ukraine more than a month ago, it was feared that there would be massive cyber-attacks on Ukraine and its supporters, including the NATO powers led by the United States. But such is the situation today that it is Russia that is complaining of being the target of cyber offensives.
AN ATMANIRBHAR CARBINE: MSMC (JVPC) IS READY FOR INDUCTION INTO THE INDIAN ARMY
In a major leap forward in the domain of infantry modernisation, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has declared that a carbine, jointly developed by its Pune-based facility and the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), has completed its final phase of user trials by the Indian Army and is ready for induction.
