Geopolitics - May 2021
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Geopolitics’ May, 2021 issue mainly focusses on India’s special strategic relationship with Russia. The edition analyses the prospects of India leasing military equipment from foreign vendors in order to fill up the gaps. The issue also carries extensive features on utility of a dedicated defence modernisation fund, the significance of unmanned ground vehicles in the modern-day battlefield, and India’s rapid response capability in deploying troops over foreign shores. The Periscope section carries a writeup on ISRO’s upcoming GISAT-1 space mission. The Perspective section carries an exclusive article on safety measures adapted at Kudankulan nuclear power plant. The Spotlight section carries a report on cyber security in India. The Internal Security section highlights the menace of Naxalism confounding the Indian state, and takes the edition to an interesting conclusion. The May, 2021 issue of the magazine is a must-read for everyone.
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India-China Boundary Dispute And Fighting In Tawang
VAISHALI BASU SHARMA explains why till there is the clear delineation of a single common boundary between India and China, patrols on both sides can be expected to face off in skirmishes like the latest one in the Tawang sector
IMPORTANT LESSONS FROM 1962
Ever since the skirmish in June 2020 between the Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan valley of India's Ladakh region, discussions on the 1962 war have continued to be in the headlines (it dominated even the proceedings in the just parliamentary session in India), given the recent border clash in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9.
BSF raising day parade held in Amritsar
On December 4, Border Security Force- India’s First Line of Defence, organised a ceremonial parade at Guru Nanak Dev University Stadium, Amritsar (Punjab) on the occasion of 58th Raising Day.
CNS visits Nagaland
Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) visited Nagaland on December 7. This visit coincides with the ongoing activities being undertaken by the Indian Navy as part of the outreach in the North East.
Indian Navy participates at International Fleet Review
The Indian Navy delegation led by Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command and three warships of the Indian Navy participated in the maiden International Fleet Review (IFR) hosted by Bangladesh at Cox’s Bazar on December 7.
Thales awarded contract by French MoD
As high-intensity conflict returns to the world stage, the French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded Thales the Astride-3 contract.
Lockheed Martin, Rafael to collaborate on lasers
Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel have signed a teaming agreement that includes jointly developing, testing and manufacturing a High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (HELWS) in the US and Israel.
Rafael wins contract for Typhoon Mk30-C
Rafael has announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply its Typhoon Mk30-C counter-UAS, Next Generation Naval Remote Weapon Station (NRWS) to an undisclosed navy in Asia.
Germany blocks sale of chip factories to China
Germany by blocking the sale of two semiconductor factories to cased swallow up its companies of strategic and critical importance.
Giant leap for Japanese defence budget
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with Finance minister Shunichi Suzuki and Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada.
