Foreign Lobbying Or Atmanirbharta? The US Army Stryker Vs DRDO’s WhAP 8×8 Controversy Explained

The controversy surrounding the US Army’s Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and DRDO’s WhAP 8×8 Amphibious Wheeled Armoured Platform highlights a significant debate between foreign lobbying and India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, or Atmanirbharta.The Stryker, despite its underperformance in high-altitude trials, is being pushed for induction into the Indian Army through a

March 2, 2025
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Army Reviews Light Utility Helicopter Delay As Aeging Chopper Crisis Deepens

The Indian Army is facing a critical shortage of reliable utility helicopters due to the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters, which have surpassed their operational life.To address this issue, the Army is urgently reviewing the delayed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as an indigenous replacement.The LUH is a 3-ton-class

March 2, 2025
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Trump and Zelenskyy at a crossroads over Russia

In the wake of Friday’s unprecedented, seemingly made-for-TV Oval Office exchange among President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy, America’s alliance with Ukraine as it defends against Russia appears ru…

March 2, 2025
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