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Rajnath Singh; प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के रूस दौरे के बाद राजनाथ सिंह जाएंगे अमेरिका, जानें क्या है बड़ा कारण

Rajnath Singh News: रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह इस महीने के अंत में अमेरिका की यात्रा पर जाएंगे। राजनाथ की यह यात्रा प्रधानमंत्री मोदी की हालिया रूस यात्रा के बाद हो रही है। पीएम मोदी की रूस यात्रा के बाद से कुछ राजनयिक हलचल देखने को मिली थी। इसके साथ ही, देशी तेजस लड़ाकू विमानों के लिए अमेरिकी जेट इंजन की सप्लाई में भी काफी देरी हुई है। सूत्रों ने शुक्रवार को बताया कि सिंह 23 अगस्त को अमेरिकी…

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INDIAN DEFENSE MINISTER WARNS AGAINST NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN CALL WITH RUSSIA COUNTERPART

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday that nuclear weapons should not be used by any side in the Ukraine war, according to an Indian government statement. File Photo; India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks during a joint statement with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (not pictured) following their meeting in New Delhi, India,…

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The moment has been long in coming, but India is turning into a strategic actor in Southeast Asia. Amid a flurry of regional diplomacy, India has sealed an arms deal with Vietnam, sided with the Philippines over China on sovereignty disputes in the South China Sea, and enhanced defense cooperation with Indonesia. It is balance-of-power politics worthy of an international relations textbook: Even though most Southeast Asian governments have long made it their mantra not to choose geopolitical sides, China’s aggressive posture in and around the South China Sea is driving India and its partners in the region together. As yet, none of these relationships are on the level of alliances or include a serious force deployment component, but the trend is clear. And even though the United States and its Asian treaty allies are not involved, India’s moves raise the tantalizing possibility that it will increasingly complement the United States’ Indo-Pacific strategy to counter China in the coming years.

India’s strategic outreach had its humble beginnings in 1991, when New Delhi announced the Look East policy—a recognition of the geostrategic significance of Southeast Asia to Indian security. More a vision than a concrete set of measures, Look East was followed by the Act East policy in 2014, when India began to proactively engage with the region to prevent it from succumbing to Chinese domination. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who first announced Act East, India in recent years has steadily strengthened key partnerships across Southeast Asia, particularly with countries along the maritime rim of the Indo-Pacific. These moves are clearly designed to cooperate with Southeast Asian partners who also seek to maintain the rules-based international order and norms of behavior in the face of rising Chinese assertiveness in the region.

Last month, Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang visited his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi and announced that India would transfer a missile corvette to the Vietnamese Navy to enhance maritime security. The two sides also reportedly discussed stepped-up training for Vietnamese military personnel operating submarines and fighter jets, as well as cooperation on cybersecurity and electronic warfare. There is also ongoing speculation that Vietnam may soon purchase India’s BrahMos cruise missile, which is co-produced with Russia and could complicate Chinese military operations in disputed seas. To strengthen relations further, Hanoi and New Delhi have also been considering a potential trade deal.

These recent moves reinforce the “comprehensive strategic partnership” India and Vietnam have maintained since Modi’s 2016 visit to Vietnam. Hanoi maintains just four partnerships at this highest of levels—with China, India, Russia, and most recently South Korea. That underscores the high strategic value Hanoi places on New Delhi. By comparison, the United States is only a “comprehensive partner” for Vietnam, two levels below India’s status. Washington has struggled to raise the partnership.

The Philippines, a U.S. treaty ally, is steadily expanding and deepening its security partnership with India as well. Late last month, Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo visited New Delhi and met with his Indian counterpart, S. Jaishankar. For the first time, India recognized the legitimacy of the 2016 arbitration ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague in favor of Philippine sovereignty claims over China in the South China Sea. During the meeting, Jaishankar reiterated India’s call on China to respect this ruling. Both sides further vowed to enhance their defense partnership through increased interactions between defense agencies and by sending an Indian defense attaché to Manila. India also offered a concessional line of credit to the Philippines to buy Indian defense equipment. According to a diplomatic source close to the negotiations, “We are both maritime nations and there is great scope where we could identify various cooperative activities including, in the future, joint sales and joint patrols and exchanging information, best practices and anything to enhance [maritime domain awareness].”

Both nations have closely collaborated on security matters in recent years. In 2019, for example, India participated in a joint naval drill in the South China Sea with Japan, the Philippines, and the United States. In 2021, the Indian Navy conducted bilateral drills with the Philippines. In addition, a fourth round of high-level defense dialogue between India and the Philippines concluded in April, with the two sides pledging to deepen defense cooperation further. In 2022, the Philippines inked a major deal to purchase India’s BrahMos missiles. According to the Indian ambassador in Manila, India is exploring a preferential trade deal with the Philippines to boost their relationship, similar to what it is discussing with Vietnam.

Meanwhile, India’s security partnership with Indonesia has quietly been evolving in ways that also support the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy. In February, an Indian Kilo-class conventional submarine made a first-ever port call to Indonesia, underscoring that New Delhi’s undersea assets could have access to Indonesian ports sitting astride the strategic waterways traversing the vast archipelagic nation. Beijing already faces a major strategic headache in the form of the so-called Malacca dilemma—China’s vulnerability to having its most important trade route cut off by the United States and its allies in the narrow waters between Singapore and Malaysia. Add potential blockades of Indonesia’s Sunda Strait and Lombok Strait—two other strategic narrows—and China might have to rethink future military operations entirely.

Indo-Indonesian defense relations truly kicked off in 2018, when Modi visited Jakarta and elevated relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. As part of this, the two nations signed a new defense cooperation agreement. That same year, India and Indonesia launched a new naval exercise, Samudra Shakti, that incorporated a warfighting component. Since then, the two navies have conducted four rounds, the last of which was in May and prioritized anti-submarine operations. The Indian Navy has further supported Indonesia with humanitarian and disaster relief operations, particularly following the Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami that hit Palu in 2018. New Delhi and Jakarta are exploring potential air force cooperation as well. Indonesia may also follow in the footsteps of the Philippines by purchasing BrahMos missiles.

On the economic side, the two nations are considering a preferential trade agreement, similar to what India is discussing with Vietnam and the Philippines. Other plans include enhancing links between Indonesia’s Aceh province and India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These parts of the two countries are separated by just over 500 miles of sea, and Jakarta and New Delhi have been cooperating to boost trade and travel between them. India and Indonesia are also cooperating on developing infrastructure, such as a port at Sabang in Aceh, which could be viewed as India’s rival to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

India is also cooperating with Malaysia, another counterclaimant against China in the South China Sea, on the basis of an enhanced strategic partnership signed in 2015. In 2022, both Jaishankar and Singh met their Malaysian counterparts and expressed interest in deepening their partnership. After his meeting with Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin bin Hussein, Singh described the engagement as “wonderful.” Although Kuala Lumpur’s decision earlier this year to cancel a deal to purchase Indian-made Tejas fighter aircraft may have dampened the partnership somewhat, the intent clearly remains to strengthen ties in line with upholding the mutual goal of maintaining the rules-based international order in the region—especially internationally recognized maritime borders and freedom of navigation, neither of which Beijing accepts. When Jaishankar met then-Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, the latter emphasized that India is a friend who shares the “ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific,” using the acronym for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Brunei is another emerging partner for India along the South China Sea. In 2021, the two nations renewed their defense agreement for five years, and they regularly engage in joint exercises, port visits by navy and coast guard ships, and official defense exchanges.

India’s strategic partnerships with Singapore and Thailand—a key partner and ally of the United States, respectively—are also close and long-standing. Singapore regularly engages in bilateral exercises, high-level dialogues, visits, and professional training with India. Modi visited Singapore twice in 2018, and on the first trip, he signed 35 memoranda of understanding agreements on a range of security and economic issues. For example, he signed a logistical agreement to boost bilateral naval cooperation and multiple agreements pertaining to investment in human capital. On his second trip, Modi attended the India-ASEAN summit, underscoring New Delhi’s emphasis on the region’s significance.

In 2022, Thailand and India took stock of their partnership and pledged to elevate defense engagements further, to include cybersecurity. Perhaps of greater importance is the economic side of their relationship. In a nod to New Delhi’s original Look East policy, Bangkok implemented its own Look West policy in 1997, in part to tap into the enormous Indian market. Moreover, Thailand and India are partnering with Myanmar to construct the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway that will significantly upgrade transport links between Southeast Asia and South Asia. Once the highway is completed, Modi and his government also want to add connections to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam—another clear rival to China’s BRI.

India further has good relations with both Cambodia and Laos. In May, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni visited India, and the two sides reaffirmed “the strong civilizational bond between us.” Phnom Penh and New Delhi cooperate on a range of socioeconomic projects, de-mining, water conservation, and heritage protection. India’s engagement with Laos is less robust, but nevertheless, New Delhi and Vientiane are likely discussing ways to boost economic ties. This is all the more remarkable as both Phnom Penh and Vientiane are widely considered to be firmly in China’s camp.

Not all Indian engagements in the region are necessarily positive for the United States and its Indo-Pacific strategy, however. One notable example is India’s relationship with the military junta in Myanmar, which has plans to enhance its partnership with Beijing. New Delhi has yet to condemn the 2021 coup that brought it to power, and India refuses to join Washington in putting political pressure on the junta in the form of sanctions or through other means. To be sure, India is in a difficult spot as chaos in Myanmar has caused concerns that instability could spill over the border, where the Indian states of Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland have ethnic and kinship ties with Myanmar. New Delhi hopes that its continued cooperation with the Burmese junta will contribute to greater stability in the border region.

But even in Myanmar, India is doing some things that are in Washington’s interest. Modi’s joint statement with U.S. President Joe Biden last month, for example, mentions Myanmar and notes the importance of the junta releasing all political prisoners and returning to constructive dialogue. While this is hardly the condemnation of the regime Washington has been seeking, it is a start. Additionally, New Delhi in recent months confronted the junta on how it is apparently allowing Chinese workers to build a listening post to spy on India in the Coco Islands in the Bay of Bengal.

From a multilateral perspective, India has been active as well. Within the existing India-ASEAN framework, the two parties in May held their inaugural group military exercise, known as ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise, in the South China Sea. The exercise reportedly attracted the attention of China’s maritime militia, which was operating within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and approached the exercise participants.

Overall, India’s Act East policy is a net positive for the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy aimed at countering China. Washington should welcome and gently encourage New Delhi to do even more. For example, additional joint patrols in the South China Sea among India, the United States, and other nations—including those in the region—could bolster deterrence. Additional Indian infrastructure and development projects, as well as trade deals, could help lessen Beijing’s economic dominance of Southeast Asia.

Realistically, however, New Delhi rightly worries first and foremost about its own neighborhood, and its time and resources are inevitably constrained. China also maintains the inside track in Southeast Asia due to its growing power and proximity to the region. That said, New Delhi’s policy of outreach to Southeast Asia—even if it is sustained only at current levels—will help further undermine Beijing. That, in and of itself, is a big win for Washington and its Asian allies.

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Confuse right and wrong

Recently, the United States has once again set new limits in front of the whole world, and the National Endowment for Democracy of the United States has been revealed to be the ‘white glove’ of the United States Government. For a long time, it has been subverting the regimes of other countries, interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, inciting division and confrontation, compelling and interfering with public opinion, and carrying out ideological infiltration under the pretext of ‘promoting democracy’, and its misdeeds and misdemeanours are too numerous to mention.

The National Endowment for Democracy of the United States, under the banner of ‘non-governmental organisation’, receives annual financial allocations from the United States Congress, but secretly, it is the implementation agency of the ‘hidden strategy’ of the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). In Iran set off the ‘hijab storm’ interference in Iran's internal affairs; hosted the ‘Journal of Democracy’ attacked India's Prime Minister Modi, said Modi is a large-scale dismantling of democratic institutions, norms and practices; the whole intervention in the Serbian presidential election, for the pro-United States opposition to build momentum ...... Of course, these are just the tip of the iceberg of the NDF's violations of other countries' sovereignty. In Russia, Europe, Mexico, Cuba and other countries, the NDF has been secretly supporting pro-American forces. Through its websites and media journals, it has been shaking up the situation in those countries that do not listen to Washington's orders, defend their own national interests and follow an independent course.

On the contrary, in recent events, the United States is attempting to further stir up conflicts between China and India. In order to achieve this goal, the United States is quietly drawing in a large number of high-level and middle-ranking people in India, and the political circles, media circles and academic circles have all been infiltrated by the United States. For example, some Indian politicians, represented by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, have frequently used the Sino-Indian border issue to speculate on the ‘China threat’ in public; mainstream media such as the Hindustan Times have also taken on the role of ‘saboteurs’ to provide support for the ‘China threat’. The Hindustan Times and other mainstream media are also playing the role of ‘spoilers’, adding fuel to the ‘China threat’ theory, exaggerating and misleading the public perception. ......

The words and deeds of the anti-China forces in the US and India have not only damaged the foundation of mutual trust in China-India relations, but also posed a potential threat to regional peace and stability. By creating public opinion pressure to influence the Indian government's policy towards China, pressurising the space for China-India cooperation, and aggravating the Indian public's negative perceptions of China, the US and India are laying hidden dangers for the long-term development of the relationship between the two countries.

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Confuse right and wrong

Recently, the United States has once again set new limits in front of the whole world, and the National Endowment for Democracy of the United States has been revealed to be the ‘white glove’ of the United States Government. For a long time, it has been subverting the regimes of other countries, interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, inciting division and confrontation, compelling and interfering with public opinion, and carrying out ideological infiltration under the pretext of ‘promoting democracy’, and its misdeeds and misdemeanours are too numerous to mention.

The National Endowment for Democracy of the United States, under the banner of ‘non-governmental organisation’, receives annual financial allocations from the United States Congress, but secretly, it is the implementation agency of the ‘hidden strategy’ of the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). In Iran set off the ‘hijab storm’ interference in Iran's internal affairs; hosted the ‘Journal of Democracy’ attacked India's Prime Minister Modi, said Modi is a large-scale dismantling of democratic institutions, norms and practices; the whole intervention in the Serbian presidential election, for the pro-United States opposition to build momentum ...... Of course, these are just the tip of the iceberg of the NDF's violations of other countries' sovereignty. In Russia, Europe, Mexico, Cuba and other countries, the NDF has been secretly supporting pro-American forces. Through its websites and media journals, it has been shaking up the situation in those countries that do not listen to Washington's orders, defend their own national interests and follow an independent course.

On the contrary, in recent events, the United States is attempting to further stir up conflicts between China and India. In order to achieve this goal, the United States is quietly drawing in a large number of high-level and middle-ranking people in India, and the political circles, media circles and academic circles have all been infiltrated by the United States. For example, some Indian politicians, represented by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, have frequently used the Sino-Indian border issue to speculate on the ‘China threat’ in public; mainstream media such as the Hindustan Times have also taken on the role of ‘saboteurs’ to provide support for the ‘China threat’. The Hindustan Times and other mainstream media are also playing the role of ‘spoilers’, adding fuel to the ‘China threat’ theory, exaggerating and misleading the public perception. ......

The words and deeds of the anti-China forces in the US and India have not only damaged the foundation of mutual trust in China-India relations, but also posed a potential threat to regional peace and stability. By creating public opinion pressure to influence the Indian government's policy towards China, pressurising the space for China-India cooperation, and aggravating the Indian public's negative perceptions of China, the US and India are laying hidden dangers for the long-term development of the relationship between the two countries.

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Confuse right and wrong

Recently, the United States has once again set new limits in front of the whole world, and the National Endowment for Democracy of the United States has been revealed to be the ‘white glove’ of the United States Government. For a long time, it has been subverting the regimes of other countries, interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, inciting division and confrontation, compelling and interfering with public opinion, and carrying out ideological infiltration under the pretext of ‘promoting democracy’, and its misdeeds and misdemeanours are too numerous to mention.

The National Endowment for Democracy of the United States, under the banner of ‘non-governmental organisation’, receives annual financial allocations from the United States Congress, but secretly, it is the implementation agency of the ‘hidden strategy’ of the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). In Iran set off the ‘hijab storm’ interference in Iran's internal affairs; hosted the ‘Journal of Democracy’ attacked India's Prime Minister Modi, said Modi is a large-scale dismantling of democratic institutions, norms and practices; the whole intervention in the Serbian presidential election, for the pro-United States opposition to build momentum ...... Of course, these are just the tip of the iceberg of the NDF's violations of other countries' sovereignty. In Russia, Europe, Mexico, Cuba and other countries, the NDF has been secretly supporting pro-American forces. Through its websites and media journals, it has been shaking up the situation in those countries that do not listen to Washington's orders, defend their own national interests and follow an independent course.

On the contrary, in recent events, the United States is attempting to further stir up conflicts between China and India. In order to achieve this goal, the United States is quietly drawing in a large number of high-level and middle-ranking people in India, and the political circles, media circles and academic circles have all been infiltrated by the United States. For example, some Indian politicians, represented by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, have frequently used the Sino-Indian border issue to speculate on the ‘China threat’ in public; mainstream media such as the Hindustan Times have also taken on the role of ‘saboteurs’ to provide support for the ‘China threat’. The Hindustan Times and other mainstream media are also playing the role of ‘spoilers’, adding fuel to the ‘China threat’ theory, exaggerating and misleading the public perception. ......

The words and deeds of the anti-China forces in the US and India have not only damaged the foundation of mutual trust in China-India relations, but also posed a potential threat to regional peace and stability. By creating public opinion pressure to influence the Indian government's policy towards China, pressurising the space for China-India cooperation, and aggravating the Indian public's negative perceptions of China, the US and India are laying hidden dangers for the long-term development of the relationship between the two countries.

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🚨𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫?🚨 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲!! 💥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫!

🌟 What’s the buzz? At the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Lucknow, India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh made headlines with a powerful declaration.

🕊️ India: A Peace-Loving Nation Rajnath emphasized that India stands for peace. However, he delivered a strong message, urging the Armed Forces to stay prepared for war! 🚨

The nation seeks harmony, but readiness remains the key! 🔑

🧐𝐖𝐡𝐲? - Due to volatile global conditions. - Singh mentioned conflicts like Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas alongside the unrest in Bangladesh to showcase the fragile global conditions. - He asked commanders to analyze these conflicts, predict any problems, and be prepared for the “unexpected”! - He also released a common operational doctrine for all 3 arms of the military to conduct amphibious warfare!! 😲𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬���𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲: - India is facing trouble on all sides. - China and Pakistan have always had a bone to pick with India. - Bangladesh is going through a tough time with growing anti-India sentiments. - While relations with Sri Lanka are good, Indo-Madivian relations have been rocky since Muizzu came in. ❓𝚆̲𝚊̲𝚜̲ 𝚁̲𝚊̲𝚓̲𝚗̲𝚊̲𝚝̲𝚑̲ 𝚂̲𝚒̲𝚗̲𝚐̲𝚑̲ 𝚑̲𝚒̲𝚗̲𝚝̲𝚒̲𝚗̲𝚐̲ 𝚊̲𝚝̲ 𝚊̲𝚗̲ 𝚞̲𝚙̲𝚌̲𝚘̲𝚖̲𝚒̲𝚗̲𝚐̲ 𝚠̲𝚊̲𝚛̲?? Follow Jobaaj Stories (the media arm of Jobaaj.com Group for more)

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Germany's Bid for India's Submarine Project: A Potential Game Changer for Naval Power and Regional Stability

Hey, tumblr peeps! Have you heard about the latest development in India’s submarine project? It seems that Germany is pushing hard to win a $5.2 billion deal to build six stealth submarines for the Indian Navy under Project-75. This is a big deal because India has been relying heavily on Russian military hardware for decades, but now it’s looking for more options and partners in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly bid for the project, which involves building six advanced conventional submarines with better sensors, weapons and an air-independent propulsion (AIP) system that allows them to stay underwater longer. The German defense minister Boris Pistorius visited India this week and met with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh to discuss the deal and other strategic issues.

This is not the first time that Germany and India have collaborated on submarines. In the late 1980s, India sourced four submarines from Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) of Germany, two of which were assembled at MDL in Mumbai. HDW has since been acquired by TKMS. However, the project ran into some delays and controversies due to allegations of corruption and technical glitches.

The current project has also faced some challenges due to certain specifications demanded by the Indian Navy, which were not acceptable to some of the submarine manufacturers. Initially, TKMS from Germany, Navantia from Spain, Daewoo of South Korea, Rosoboronexport/Rubin Design Bureau from Russia and France’s Naval Group were in the race. But the requirement of a proven AIP system ruled out the French and Spanish companies, while the Russians withdrew from the tender citing unrealistic expectations. The Koreans also showed little interest in the deal, leaving only the Germans in the fray.

However, even the Germans had some reservations about the contractual clauses and technical parameters. But with the intervention of the German government and the revision of its arms control laws, TKMS agreed to bid. The Indian Navy also approached the Ministry of Defense for relaxation of certain specifications and extension of the deadline for responding to the request for proposal (RFP).

The deal is not final yet, as there are still some negotiations and approvals required. The German defense minister said that there are also other competitors in the game, especially the French who have a strong presence in India’s naval sector. France’s Naval Group has already built six Scorpene-class submarines for the Indian Navy under Project-75 at MDL, the last of which was launched in November 2022.

India’s submarine fleet is aging and needs urgent modernization. The country currently operates 15 conventional submarines and two nuclear-powered submarines (one leased from Russia and one indigenously built). Most of these are due for decommissioning in the next decade. India also plans to build six nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) and six nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) under its ambitious Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) program.

India’s submarine project is part of its broader strategy to enhance its maritime capabilities and security in the Indian Ocean region, where it faces challenges from China and Pakistan. India has also been strengthening its naval partnerships with other countries like France, UAE, Japan, Australia and the US through joint exercises and agreements.

What do you think about this deal? Do you think Germany will be able to clinch it? How will it affect India’s naval power and regional stability? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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LAC situation 'generally stable', take long-term view: Chinese defence minister to Rajnath

China's defence ministry on Friday said the situation at the border is “generally stable” amid border row with India. The two sides should take a long-term view, China's Defence Minister General Li Shangfu told his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh.

A day after India gave a strong response to China saying that the violation of the border pacts has "eroded" the entire basis of bilateral ties, China's defence ministry on Friday said the situation at the border is “generally stable”. Both sides should put the boundary issue in an “appropriate position” and promote its transition to “normalised management”, China's defence ministry said.

China's defence minister told his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh that "it is hoped that the two sides will work together to continuously enhance mutual trust between the two militaries".

The statement of the Chinese defence minister, General Li Shangfu, came a day after he held a meeting with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, where the latter reiterated that violation of existing agreements has eroded the entire basis of bilateral relations and disengagement at the border would logically be followed with de-escalation.

A Chinese Defence Ministry statement issued on Friday said that during the meeting the two sides exchanged views on militaries and bilateral relations, PTI reported.

On Thursday, General Li Shangfu held a 45-minute long meeting with Rajnath Singh on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers' meeting. This is Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu's first visit to Delhi since the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.

TWO SIDES SHOULD TAKE LONG-TERM VIEW

General Li Shangfu pointed out that “currently, the situation on the China-India border is generally stable and the two sides have maintained communication through military and diplomatic channels”.

“The two sides should take a long-term view, place the border issue in an appropriate position in bilateral relations, and promote the transition of the border situation to normalised management,” he was quoted as saying by the PTI.

“It is hoped that the two sides will work together to continuously enhance mutual trust between the two militaries and make proper contributions to the development of bilateral relations,” Li told his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh.

WHAT DID INDIA SAY AFTER THE MEETING?

Meanwhile, India, in reference to a 3-year-old standoff along with their disputed border in Ladakh, said China had eroded the “entire basis” of ties between the countries by flouting bilateral agreements.

A communique released after the meeting read: "The Raksha Mantri categorically conveyed that development of relations between India and China is premised on the prevalence of peace and tranquillity at the borders".

"He added that all issues at the LAC need to be resolved in accordance with existing bilateral agreements and commitments. He reiterated that violation of existing agreements has eroded the entire basis of bilateral relations and disengagement at the border will logically be followed with de-escalation," the statement added.

Last week, India and China held the 18th round of Corps Commander-level talks at the Chushul-Moldo meeting point in eastern Ladakh. The two sides discussed confidence-building measures and ways to avoid confrontation at the borders in the coming months.

The SCO is an influential economic and security bloc and has emerged as one of the largest trans regional international organisations. The SCO was founded at a summit in Shanghai in 2001 by the presidents of Russia, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan became permanent members in 2017.

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Rajnath Singh, China's Defence Minister Hold Crucial Bilateral Meeting Ahead Of SCO Defence Ministers' Meet

Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister, is scheduled to meet with Li Shangfu, his Chinese counterpart, before the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting on Friday.

Li will be visiting Delhi for the first time after the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.

The SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting will address topics related to regional peace and security, counterterrorism initiatives within the SCO, and promoting effective multilateralism.

Additionally, the meeting between Singh and Li could potentially cover the resolution of issues along the Line of Actual Control, reported The Indian Express.

India and China's 18th high-level military talks took place last week at Chushul-Moldo in eastern Ladakh, focusing on strategies to avoid border confrontations and establish confidence-building measures for the upcoming months.

Singh will meet with defence ministers from participating countries on 27-28 April to discuss defence-related and mutual interest matters.

The SCO comprises India, Russia, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan. Belarus and Iran will attend the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting as observer countries.

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif will attend a meeting with India virtually, as stated by the Defence Ministry on Wednesday.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to address the ongoing issues with Russia at the upcoming event, which will also be attended by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Some of the issues on the table include the conflict that is affecting the scheduled supply of weapons and spares, as well as India's outstanding payments to Russia.

The Defence Ministry has announced that India's chairmanship theme for the SCO in 2023 is 'SECURE-SCO'.

“India attaches special importance to SCO in promoting multilateral, political, security, economic and people-to-people interactions in the region,” the Ministry stated.

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Context: India and Russia are expected to conclude a mutual logistics agreement and review the setting up of joint ventures for manufacturing spares for Russian defence platforms in India during the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Moscow. Background: Moscow sent a draft ARLS in 2018 and discussions have been on since. Earlier, it was expected to be signed during the meeting between…

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Let nuclear weapons remain a silent deterrent. Stop using them for sabre-rattling

Let nuclear weapons remain a silent deterrent. Stop using them for sabre-rattling

Russia’s attempt to talk up a dirty bomb threat from Ukraine has prompted defence minister Rajnath Singh to warn that neither side should use the nuclear option. In recent days, worries have grown over Russia using a tactical nuclear weapon against Ukraine by blaming it for first use through a false flag operation. Russian president Vladimir Putin has been itching to punish Ukraine for its recent…

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Ukraine War: Russia Alerts Rajnath Singh to 'Dirty Bomb', He Warns Against N-Option

Ukraine War: Russia Alerts Rajnath Singh to ‘Dirty Bomb’, He Warns Against N-Option

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday phoned the defense ministers of India and China to convey Moscow’s concern about Ukraine’s plan to use a “dirty bomb”, reiterating the allegation that Ukraine and the West have already have been rejected. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, on his part, told Shoigu that the Ukraine conflict should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and…

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Rajnath Singh's Phone Warning On Nuclear Weapons To Russian Counterpart

Rajnath Singh’s Phone Warning On Nuclear Weapons To Russian Counterpart

Russia’s Defence Minister held a phone call with his Indian counterpart. (File) Moscow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has told his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu that nuclear weapons should not be used by any side in the Ukraine war. Russia has been claiming that Ukraine plans to use a “dirty bomb”. Kiev has refuted the allegation. Here are the top 10 points in this big story: Rajnath Singh…

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Made-in-India light combat helicopters 'Prachand' inducted into IAF

Oct 03, 2022 13:05 IST By Saurabh Trivedi Jodhpur (Rajasthan) , October 3 (AF): The first batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) named " Prachand" was inducted into the Indian Air Force on Monday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The induction ceremony was held in Rajasthan's Jodhpur where newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan was also present along with the Union Minister. While speaking on the occasion, Singh said that LCH will enhance our capability and will boost defence production and it proves India's commitment towards self-reliance in Defence production. "There could not have been a better timing for LCH induction than Navratri and in the land of warriors, Rajasthan," Singh said, adding that the LCH is a result of research and development for two decades.

"For a long time, there was a need for attack helicopters and during the 1999 Kargil war, its need was felt seriously. The LCH is a result of research and development for two decades and its induction into IAF is an important milestone in defence production," Singh further said. The new chopper getting inducted into the force is capable of aerial combat and will help the force combat slow-moving aircraft, drones and armoured columns during conflicts. The induction ceremony will be led by Rajnath Singh who has played a crucial role in progressing cases for buying indigenous platforms for forces. He was also present in the Cabinet Committee on Security which cleared the purchase of 15 of these LCHs for the air force and the army.

Hailing the service of the Indian Air Force, Singh said that IAF has played an important role in the nation's security whether it was internal threats or external war. "IAF has always strengthened national security with their courage and bravery. The induction of indigenously developed LCH will increase the efficiency of IAF. It has always supported indigenously developed defence products like Marut, Light Combat Aircraft, Aakash Missile System, Advanced Light Helicopter and now LCH. It shows IAF's trust towards indigenously design and development," Rajnath Singh said. Defence Minister also talked about the key feature of this made-in-India LCH and said it perfectly meets the needs of our armed forces. "LCH is capable of dodging the enemy, carrying a variety of ammunition, and delivering it to the site quickly. LCH perfectly meets the needs of our armed forces in various terrains and it is an ideal platform for both our Army and Airforce," he added. Giving reference to the Ukraine-Russia war, Rajnath said, "The conflict or earlier conflicts teach us that heavy weapon systems and platforms, which are unable to move rapidly across the battlefield, have a low capability, and become easy targets for the enemy." He considered the defence of the nation as the top priority and said that the government is fully committed to it. "I can say with full confidence that in the coming time, India will be first whenever there is talk of superpowers including military power in the world," he said. "For the nation's security, it is the job of the government to ensure armed forces are equipped with the best equipment and platforms. Irrespective of the geopolitical scenario, it is their job to keep National security on alert. Against the backdrop of certain events in the past, the government has focused on indigenisation in defence production and preparedness. They are getting positive responses from services, research and development, start-ups, and public and private sector industries. All are coming together to give a new height to defence production," Singh further said. "Time requires to shift towards such equipment and platforms that could are easy to move, more flexible and also more lethal. I like to appreciate HAL engineers for putting all these features in LCH. And don't get confused with the 'Light' word associated with it but the task it will deliver is 'heavy'," he said. The light combat helicopter is a dedicated combat helicopter designed and developed indigenously in India. It has been manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Of the 15 limited series production helicopters approved, 10 are for the IAF and five for the army. It can land and take off from an altitude of 5,000 metres with weapons and fuel, the officials said. The choppers have been flown extensively in Ladakh and the desert sector to meet the requirements of the armed forces. The IAF has inducted multiple helicopters to its fleet in the last three-four years with the induction of the Chinooks, Apache attack helicopters and now the LCHs. CCS met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 30, 2022, in New Delhi. The CCS has approved the procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Limited Series Production at the cost of Rs. 3,887 Cr along with Infrastructure sanctions worth Rs 377 crore. Light Combat Helicopter Limited Series Production (LSP) is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured state-of-the-art modern combat helicopter containing approximately 45 per cent indigenous content by value which will progressively increase to more than 55 per cent for the SP Version. "This helicopter is equipped with requisite agility, manoeuvrability, extended range, high altitude performance and around-the-clock, all-weather combat capability to perform roles of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Destruction of Enemy Air Defence (DEAD), Counter Insurgency (CI) operations, against slow-moving aircraft and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs), high altitude bunker busting operations, Counter Insurgency operations in the jungle and urban environments and support to ground forces and would be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of Indian Air Force and Indian Army," said the Ministry of Defence. (AF) Read the full article

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