Aadi and I had a very long discussion on firepower in Ukraine and the lessons we could learn from it. The QnA session was as usual the best part.
As per reports the government is set to finalise the ‘Agnipath’ nee ‘Tour of Duty’ recruitment scheme, under which youth can enlist in the Army for three /five years and be known as ‘Agnivirs’. It is being envisaged that 25% of them would serve for three years and 25% for five years, the remaining 50% would serve for the full term till they reach the retirement age. This major reform is expected to significantly reduce the age profile of the Armed forces. This reform will also result in significant reduction of pensions. It will curb the ballooning salary and pension bills that are adversely impacting military modernization. Under this arrangement, after completing 3 or 5 years of service, the Army will help the soldier/officer to be recruited in other services. The soldiers would be given a pay-out along with priority in recruitment to certain government jobs, including the central armed police forces. An effort is also on to nudge corporate India into hiring such ...
Sir, how effective will drones be in the high altitude of the Himalayas ? Won't they face the same limitations as choppers and even aircraft ?
ReplyDeleteThey will. Drone operations will be fickle. Hence there is a need to have multiple means to achieve sensor - shooter integration.
DeleteSir, the skyroot launch system seems to be a good fit for providing on demand, tactical battlefield isr & communication leo capabilities. This may provide a good alternative/supplement to drone based surveillance ?
DeleteDear General Shankar, I'm truly impressed, by your level knowledge and your excellent articles posted here. I feel embarrassed that I was unduly critical of you in comments on YouTube over what i perceived as errors in your analyses of ccp China. I won't repeat that mistake again. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and educating us in your area of expertise.
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