
Rajat Pandit
Associate Editor at The Times of India
Journalist, The Times of India (@timesofindia). Defence|Strategic Affairs|Politics|Films|Books|Cartoons|Dogs. Views personal. RTs not endorsements!
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3 days ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Rajat Pandit
News India News Defence ministry inks 13 deals to boost Army's operational readiness Trending NEW DELHI: Defence ministry has inked 13 contracts worth Rs 1,982 crore for fast-track acquisition of air defence missiles, kamikaze drones, counter-drone systems and other equipment to bolster the Army's operational readiness after Operation Sindoor against Pakistan last month.These contracts were inked specially to augment the Army's counter-terrorism capabilities under the fifth phase of the...
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5 days ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Rajat Pandit
NewsIndia NewsINS Tamal, last Indian warship built abroad, to be commissioned in Russia on July 1TrendingINS Tamal, the last Indian warship built abroad, is set to be commissioned in Russia on July 1, bolstering India's naval capabilities with advanced weaponry and sensors. This marks a shift towards indigenous warship construction, with numerous projects underway in Indian shipyards. The Navy aims to expand its fleet significantly by 2030 to counter growing maritime challenges.
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1 week ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Rajat Pandit
NEW DELHI: India has kicked off the much-needed comprehensive review of its cumbersome defence acquisition procedure (DAP) of 2020, with the aim to slash timelines in procurement of weapon systems and platforms as well as promote self-reliance in design, development and production with greater private sector participation.
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1 week ago |
navbharattimes.indiatimes.com | Rajat Pandit
चीन क्यों हर साल 100 परमाणु हथियार बना रहा?
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1 week ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Rajat Pandit
NewsIndia NewsChina adding 100 nuclear warheads annually: SIPRITrendingChina is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, adding 100 warheads annually and surpassing India's stockpile significantly. While India maintains a slight lead over Pakistan, recent military tensions risked nuclear escalation. Both nations are developing advanced delivery systems, including multiple warhead capabilities, heightening concerns about regional stability and the potential for catastrophic miscalculation.
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Typical story of an Army BRAT (Born, Raised And Transferred)!

🧵1/ 70 years ago, my parents taught me to call them Mummy and Daddy — in a very Indian environment. It wasn’t about being less Indian. It was about being open to the world. 🌏🇮🇳 A thread on what shaped me, and the kind of India I hope to see. ⸻ 2/ We didn’t have much money. https://t.co/ilu78JggXE

#BlastFromThePast The first IAF pilots who trained on the Mirage-2000s in France…familiar faces! BTW, my first-ever “defence” story in 1995 was when the Mirage-2000s completed 10 years in India! https://t.co/txD8Rda0kR

Human life is dirt cheap in India! https://t.co/UfeQx1axPQ