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   Originally Published @  https://thedailyguardian.com/ingesting-technology-in-indian-armed-forces/   It is my deep belief that “ Technology owned is cheap and Technology bought is costly ”. India has paid dearly  due to not owning it since independence. To be a power of reckoning, India needs to invest in requisite Defense Technologies and own them. Surprisingly, many of these are resident in India lying unharnessed. To harness the available technologies, we need wisdom and good leadership to unearth and ingest them into the Armed Forces. It needs determination and vision to do so.     As we have militarily locked horns with China when the Chinese Virus is raging, there are many moving parts in our Military Ecosystem. Military leadership must juggle with the changing realities of emerging threats from old adversaries, disruptive technologies, economic recession due to the pandemic, efforts at enhancing jointness and the thrust for self-sufficiency. The challenges are clearly daunti

‘ Atma Nirbharta (Self Sufficiency) is the only route to Strategic Independence’                     Views of CDS To attain great power status India must strengthen its internationally identified weak link - defense procurement. In the current environment we either indigenize or remain a soft power. The CDS recently made statements to the effect - Boost ‘Make in India’. Give opportunity and hand-hold domestic industry to deliver cutting edge technology . Initially accept weapons with 70% GSQRs. Formulate GSQRS on acceptable and desirable requirements, give a plus minus leeway . Be flexible while not compromising on performance. Need to promote domestic defense manufacturing and reduce imports .  All this was later emphasized by our FM. It appeared that GSQRs are the main culprits and Armed Forces do not hold the hand of indigenous defense industry. GSQRS Let us examine GSQRs first. There are 15 -30 layers to penetrate before a GSQR/JSQR/PSQR is finalized. Each la

                      https://thedailyguardian.com/playing-go-and-no-go-with-china/                                 https://myind.net/Home/viewArticle/playing-go-and-no-go-with-china     This article has been triggered by a thinking naval officer .  He  now manages one of L&Ts major units                                        Third of a series on the Sino Indian Standoffs. Earlier articles are Face Offs - The Matrix Ahead Across The Wall - Nationalism To Aggression The Customary Stab In 1962, Chou-en-Lai made that famous remark – Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai and promptly invaded India. After Wuhan and Mahabalipuram Summits, Xi’s China has transgressed the LAC to mark the 70 th Anniversary of Sino Indian ties.   A customary stab in the back? Untrustworthy as ever. However China has dealt its hand. It is our turn now. We need to be astute; play tough and smart. Unique Standoffs The ongoing standoffs with China are unique. Non-tactical with tents and vehicles lined up. Inc

Also published by -  https://thedailyguardian.com/face-offs-the-matrix-ahead/                                        https://missionvictoryindia.com/face-offs-the-matrix-ahead/   Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt                         …. Sun Tzu   A FOLLOWUP ON  ACROSS THE WALL - NATIONALISM TO AGGRESSION   At the outset, the face offs at Galwan and Nakula are uncharacteristic; in hitherto-fore undisputed areas. These have a co-relationship. Currently there are three ongoing standoffs between India and China at Demchok, Fingers and Galwan areas (see map). Probably one more at DBO as per some reports. These have been analyzed by experts.  However. What is China’s motive in these actions? That is not clear. When I was pondering about it, my mind went back to 1999 when I was commanding my Artillery unit in direct support of the Muguthang Brigade. The penny dropped for me and a very plausible motive came forth.