ROUND UP ON DEFENCE BUDGET

India’s Defence Budget: Overcoming Persistent Structural Challenges and what needs to be done – Rahul Bhonsle

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indias-defence-budget-overcoming-persistent-structural-challenges-4414.html

Budget 2015: one rank one pension policy pending        

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/budget-2015-one-rank-one-pension-policy-pending-4412.html

Budget 2015: Defence Sector Unhappy

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/bugget-2015-defence-sector-unhappy-4413.html

SRI LANKA – CHINA RELATIONS  - ROUND UP OF SRI LANKA FOREIGN MINISTERS VISIT

Sri Lanka to re-examine China investment and not to allow submarines

www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-to-re-examine-china-investment-4411.html

Sri Lanka, China committed to strengthen 'all weather friendship'

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-china-committed-to-strengthen-all-weather-friendship-4410.html

Sri Lanka agrees to consult China on Chinese funded projects, assures investors

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-agrees-to-consult-china-on-chinese-funded-projects-assures-investors-4407.html

PAKISTAN COUNTER TERRORISM

Pakistan Columnist’s model on fighting Terrorism

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/pakistan-columnists-model-on-fighting-terrorism-4378.html

India Defence Budget 2015-16 – the First Cut

A Disappointing Defence Budget 2015-16

http://www.security-risks.com/news/disappointing-defence-budget-2015-16-555.html

China Sri Lanka Relations

Sri Lanka agrees to consult China on Chinese funded projects, assures investors

www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-agrees-to-consult-china-on-chinese-funded-projects-assures-investors-4407.html

ISIS and India

India bans ISIS

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/india-bans-isis-4409.html

Counter Naxalism – Development Efforts

Skill Development in Naxal affected areas

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/skill-development-in-naxal-affected-areas-4400.html

NH Projects in Naxal Affected Areas          

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/nh-projects-in-naxal-affected-areas-4404.html

India Defence Industry

Private sector cashing in on 'Make in India

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/private-sector-cashing-in-on-make-in-india-4401.html

Indo US  Defence Cooperation

India-US DTTI joint working group to meet in February last week

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-us-dtti-joint-working-group-to-meet-in-february-last-week-4402.html

Delhi Police launches ‘Himmat’ mobile apps – Must for Women traveling post Dusk

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/delhi-police-launches-%E2%80%98himmat-mobile-apps-4399.html

Also See Do’s and Don’ts for Women’s Security in India

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/dos-donts-womens-security-in-india-2299.html

Reconnecting with Pak??

‘SAARC Yatra’ by Foreign Secretary           

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/%E2%80%98saarc-yatra-by-foreign-secretary-4396.html

Also Read http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/indian-foreign-secretarys-saarc-yatra-4342.html

Sri Lanka Reviewing Peace Building

South Africa to share reconciliation and nation building experience with Sri Lanka

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/south-africa-to-share-reconciliation-and-nation-building-experience-with-sri-lanka-4397.html

GEOPOLITICS

Reva Bhalla - The Intersection of Three Crises – Ukraine, Iran and Greece

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/the-intersection-of-three-crises-4393.html

Lithuania urges India to use clout with Russia

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/lithuania-urges-india-to-use-clout-wtih-russia-4376.html

Jammu and Kashmir

Non Deletion of Article 370 of the Constitution confirmed

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/non-deletion-of-article-370-of-the-constitution-4398.html

Indian Army – Night Fighting Capability

New Night Vision Technology for Army Tanks

Alpha Design Technologies (ADT) upgrades T-72 Main Battle Tanks with new night vision technology.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/new-night-vision-technology-for-army-tanks-4379.html

Indian Veterans

Setting up of Veterans Commission in India

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/setting-up-of-veterans-commission-4388.html

Bhutan

Activities of Monasteries in Bhutan

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/activities-of-monasteries-in-bhutan-4392.html

Naxalism

External Assistance to Naxalites

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/external-assistance-to-naxalites-4394.html

Maldives Political Crisis

EU, UN join international chorus of concern over Nasheed’s arrest, terrorism trial

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/eu-un-join-international-chorus-of-concern-over-nasheeds-arrest-terrorism-trial-4395.html

Myanmar Ethnic  Conflct

Kokang armed group calls for talks with government

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/kokang-armed-group-calls-for-talks-with-government-4384.html

India in Afghanistan

How Father Alexis was released in Afghanistan

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/father-alexis-released-in-afghanistan-4373.html

Indo US Defence Cooperation

US Export Control Reform may facilitate defence sales to India – Fact Sheet

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/export-control-reform-marks-one-year-of-progress-fact-sheet-4374.html

India Defence and Foreign Policy

India President's Address - Defence and Security Issues

Terrorism and Left Wing Extremism pose a grave challenge to the internal security of our nation.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/presidents-address---defence-and-security-issues-4387.html

Indian President's Address - Foreign Policy Issues

President highlights key foreign policy tracks of Modi Government

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/presidents-address---foreign-policy-issues-4386.html

India Defence Cooperation

Indian Navy Chief visit to Bangladesh

Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of Naval Staff is on an official visit to Bangladesh from 23 to 26 Feb 15.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-navy-chief-visit-to-bangladesh-4381.html

Exercise Surya Kiran VIII Commences in Nepal

Eighth India-Nepal Battalion level Combined Military Training named  Exercise Surya Kiran-VIII commenced on 23 Feb 15 at Saljhandi Nepal.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/exercise-surya-kiran-viii-commences-in-nepal-4382.html

India Indonesia Joint Exercise Terminates

Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI-III, the 3rd exercise in the on going series of joint exercises between armies of India and Indonesia.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-indonesia-joint-exercise-terminates-4369.html

Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier

INS Vikramaditya carrier operations crippled says Hindu

INS Vikramaditya  aircraft carrier’s operation is crippled reports The Hindu.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/ins-vikramaditya-carrier-operations-crippled-says-hindu-4380.html

Maldives Political Crisis

Why we must object to the farce of a ‘trial’ against Nasheed

Aishath Velezinee outlines why arrest of former President of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, needs to be resisted by civil society.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/why-we-must-object-to-the-farce-of-a-%E2%80%98trial-against-nasheed-4385.html

Maldives Political Crisis

Police arrest former President Mohamed Nasheed ahead of terrorism trial

Political crisis deepens in Maldives as Minivan News reports arrest of Nasheed

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/police-arrest-former-president-mohamed-nasheed-ahead-of-terrorism-trial-4372.html

China in South Asia

China to finance 10 major projects in Bangladesh

In deepening its ties with Bangladesh the Chinese government has agreed to finance 10 large infrastructure projects.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/china-to-finance-10-major-projects-in-bangladesh-4343.html

China welcomes constant growth of relations between Sri Lanka and India

China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that both Sri Lanka and India are important and friendly neighbors.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/china-welcomes-constant-growth-of-relations-between-sri-lanka-and-india-4351.html

Afghanistan

Weak but not defeated – the Taliban in Afghanistan

Weaken Taliban is unlikely to match  strength and capabilities of ANSF reports Pajhwok

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/weak-but-not-defeated-%E2%80%93-the-taliban-in-afghanistan-4344.html

J & K Youth & Monitoring of Disaster

Training & Recruitment Drive in J&K to Reach out to Youth under Udaan       

National Skill Development Corporation and the Ministry of Home Affairs are undertaking special recruitment drive in Kupwara.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/training-recruitment-drive-in-jk-to-reach-out-to-youth-under-udaan-4349.html

NCMC reviews situation of blockage on Phuktal River in J&K

NCMC met under the Chairmanship of Shri Ajit Seth to discuss situation arising out of blockage of Phuktal River.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/ncmc-reviews-situation-of-blockage-on-phuktal-river-in-jk-4366.html

Myanmar Kokang Battles

Parliament denounces ‘Kokang renegade’ attacks in Laukkai area         Win Ko Ko Latt, Phanida Parliament condemned actions of ‘Kokang renegades’ who attacked civilians government troops and local security forces in  Laukkai area.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/parliament-denounces-%E2%80%98kokang-renegade-attacks-in-laukkai-area-4352.html

AERO INDIA 2015 Special

IAF gives Wings to Dreams Women Officers in Sarang Team

Women officers in the Indian Air Force continue to storm new bastions.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/iaf-gives-wings-to-dreams-women-officers-in-sarang-team-4365.html

British pilots in Russian Yaks tumble and toss in air at Aero India Show

Yakovlevs four aircraft display team from UK flying Russian origin Yak aircraft debut in India at Aero India air show in Bengaluru.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/british-pilots-in-russian-yaks-tumble-and-toss-in-air-at-aero-india-show-4363.html

Slew of New Initiatives to Boost HAL Capability

Aero India 2015 exhibition is Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) torch-bearer of India’s aerospace sector in aircraft manufacturing.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/slew-of-new-initiatives-to-boost-hal-capability-4364.html

Sri Lanka Army

Major General Chrishantha de Silva appointed as Commander of Sri Lanka Army

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena appointed Major General Chrishantha de Silva as new Commander of Sri Lanka Army.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/major-general-chrishantha-de-silva-appointed-as-commander-of-sri-lanka-army-4367.html

India China LAC

Indian, Chinese soldiers vow to maintain peace along LAC

On the occasion of Chinese Spring festival, a ceremonial border personnel meeting was held between Indian Army and PLA.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/indian-chinese-soldiers-vow-to-maintain-peace-along-lac-4368.html

India Israel Defence Relations

Defence Minister of Israel calls on PM, HM

Mr Moshe Ya`alon visiting India to participate in Aero India 2015 paid courtesy call today on Shri Narendra Modi and Shri Rajnath Singh

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/defence-minister-of-israel-calls-on-pm-hm-4361.html

Maldives Political Crisis

Hundreds march in support of President Yameen

Zaheena Rasheed writes that hundreds of young men marched in support of President Abdulla Yameen in Malé.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/hundreds-march-in-support-of-president-yameen-4362.html