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VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 March 2024)

Defence
  1. Defence exports increase by 32.5% in FY 2023-24; Private sector contributes 60%
  2. Army Commanders’ Conference calls for greater impetus on ongoing transformation
  3. April 23, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , Russia , Defence , Kashmir , Indian Air Force , Indian Army , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , LWE , Indian Navy , LeT , Ministry of Defence , Somalia , Bharat , exercise , Aatmanirbhar , Islamic , Indian Coast Guard , Martime , Naval Base , Defence Acquisition
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 March 2024)

Defence
  1. Anti-Piracy operations against Pirate Ship MV Ruen by Indian Navy
  2. Maiden test-firing of India’s first indigenously-made 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks
  3. ....

    April 08, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Israel , Pakistan , Defence , Kashmir , Indian Air Force , Indian Army , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , LWE , Indian Navy , LeT , ISI , Sudan , Lebanon , espionage , Ministry of Defence , Kenya , Somalia , Bharat , Khalistan , exercise , Aatmanirbhar , Islamic , Indian Coast Guard , TRF , Martime , Naval Base , Defence Acquisition , Hezbollha , Hizbu’llah , Narco , Drug
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (01-15 March 2024)

Defence
  1. In a major boost to Aatmanirbharta Ministry of Defence signs five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125 crores.
  2. 3rd India - Malaysia Bilateral Maritime Exercis....

    March 21, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , Defence , Kashmir , Indian Air Force , Indian Army , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , LWE , Yemen , Indian Navy , LeT , ISI , espionage , Ministry of Defence , Somalia , Bharat , Khalistan , exercise , Aatmanirbhar , Islamic , Indian Coast Guard , Martime , Naval Base , Indigenous Development , Defence Acquisition
Where India-US Relations Stand in 2024?
Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

In his recent visit to New Delhi, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources and former Ambassador of the United States to India, Richard R. Verma presented a March 11, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Article , Defence , India-US , Challenges , 2023 , iCET , INDUS-X , Trade Initiatives , Regulations , Khalistan issue

Neighborhood News Digest- 21 February 2024

Afghanistan
Faiq: UNSC to Hold Private Meeting on Afghanistan on Feb. 26- Tolo News
On February 26, the United Nations Security Council will hold a private meeting on Afghanistan, the chargé d'affaires of the Afghanistan Perm....

February 21, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Defence , Bhutan , Japan , Bangladesh , banks , India-Bangladesh , PML (N) , PPP , India-Sri Lanka , Military conscription , Maldives-Thailand Relations , India aid to Maldives , Language Movement , Economic and Trade Cooperation Agreement , UK-Nepal , Refugee.
Neighborhood News Digest- 09 February 2024

Afghanistan
Muttaqi Criticizes Human Rights Rhetoric of West-Tolo News
The Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, said that during the last 20 years, acts of terrorism have been carried out in Afghanistan in the name of h....

February 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Defence , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Tourism , IMF , Humanitarian aid , UN , Environment , LNG , Indian Troops in Maldives , Maldives Tourism , Nepal-Australia , Nepal -India , Myanmar-Bangladesh-India
India-Russia Relations Show Resilience and Stability
Amb D.B. Venkatesh Varma, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

The year 2023 ended on high note for India-Russia relations with the successful visit of External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. The five-day visit to Moscow and St Petersburg was significant for numerous reasons for both sides and also contained....

January 05, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Commentary , Defence , Putin , BRICS , G20 , EAM , Lavrov , Jaishankar , Russia-Ukraine War
Legal Aspects of General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited F414 Engines Deal
Kavya R. Krishnan Article

Introduction
In a path-breaking defence deal, US’s General Electric (GE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 22nd June 2023, to co-produce F414 engines for Tejas Light Combat ....

December 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Technological and Scientific Studies , Article , Defence , HAL , Jet Engines , US relations , US export laws
Neighborhood News Digest – 13 April 2023

Afghanistan
China Spells Out Its Position on Afghanistan – Tolo News
The embassy of China in Kabul shed light on 11 points that clarified the country’s position regarding Afghanistan. The point first, the embassy said in a st....

April 13, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Defence , Bhutan , trade , Japan , elections , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Taliban , EU , Tourism , IMF , Women , Sweden , UN , Northeast , Environment , debt restructuring , BNP , HRW , Thailand-Myanmar , Amir Khan Muttaqi , CJP , SC , Pak economy , Economic Growth. COVID-19 , Airstrikes , SLPP
50 Years of Diplomatic Ties: Convergence and Challenges in India-South Korea Relations
Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

The year 2023 marks 50 years of the establishment of formal diplomatic ties between India and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). The Korean Embassy in New Delhi made a spectacular display of growing people-to-people ties between the two countries o....

April 05, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , India , North Korea , China , QUAD , Economics , Defence , Republic of Korea , Diplomatic Relations , Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue , Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
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