Former navy chief Admiral Sushil Kumar has filed a RTI as per reports in an Indian newspaper. He says that the decision to induct Israeli Barak anti-missile system was taken in 1993-94.
I remember my discussion with Admiral (Retd) Vishnu Bhagwat in 2007. What he told me was that navy was ready to wait for Trishul [...]

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In 2007, I wrote this article Blind men of Hindustan Army. To quote ” Artillery: After a lot of trials, Indian Army had selected best available option for artillery induction. Unlike Arjun Tank, which is made for Indian conditions, Indian Army had no foresight to develop this crucial component. There is another dimension to it. [...]

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Last month we saw Arjun Tanks being inducted. Army wants now regimental comparisons with T-90. Another delaying technique?
Why Army has not spoken about the order for 500 tanks. Arjun Tank has been certified by an Israeli company. A South American country has asked for a Request For Proposal for Arjun Tanks. The Tanks have been [...]

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