Vice Admiral Arun Kumar Singh retired as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy's Eastern Naval Command in 2007. A nuclear and missile specialist trained in the former Soviet Union, he was also DG Indian Coast Guard.

Clearly a government to government (G to G) contract needs to be signed urgently to induct a few MCMVs and build the rest in India.

Navy needs better ships to deter Pak, China

Indiaâ€™s problems are further aggravated by its â€œfocus on diplomacy without hard powerâ€.

Periscope: Juggling US & Russia, India needs a Plan B

Normally, great nations have strong visionary leaders, supported by outstanding bureaucrats and think tanks.

Periscope: Modi must induct visionary advisors

Independence comes at a cost, and India must be ready to pay that cost.

Periscope: Trump, Xi, Putin, Modi & New Great Game

The DRDO canâ€™t be expected to emulate the latest Russian technological advances in missiles.

Periscope: Our defence budget is far too low, we need to compensate urgently

Aadhaar is needed but it must be user-friendly and inclusive.

Periscope: Make Aadhaar simple for vulnerable sections

In November this year, American Republican Senator Steve Daines achieved a long-standing â€œbreakthroughâ€ in selling $200 million worth of beef to China

Periscope: India should break away from its â€˜permanent poll modeâ€™

The only Indian platform capable of tracking Chinese warships in the Indian Ocean is the SSN.

Periscope: Our Navy needs underwater boost

The CDS should be the sole adviser on military matters to the defence minister and to the Cabinet Committee on Security whenever required.

Periscope: Sitharamanâ€™s to-do list for next 16 months

The ongoing military standoff between China and India in Doklam has been going on since June second week.

Periscope: More Chinese intrusions likely, not a major war

India has shown some interest in Duqm port for industrial investment and connectivity, and as an â€œenergy corridorâ€.

Chinaâ€™s cheque-book diplomacy

Chinese warships and submarines routinely deploy to the Indian Ocean.

Periscope: Indian Navyâ€™s 4 critical needs

Indian warships are generally not named after historical figures, but after rivers, mountains, ports, weapons and islands.

Periscope: Give Indian Navy its due

Media reports indicate that over 97 per cent of the demonetised money has been deposited in banks.

Digital India: Avoid hitting icebergs

China has made quick strategic moves to encircle India while advancing its growing interests.

Periscope: Red alert - Chinese ships in our backyard

Since September 29, a total of 26 cross-LoC firing incidents have emanated from Pakistan.

Explore new options as Pak wonâ€™t change

Hopefully, Mr Modi may give military good news during Diwali.

Periscope: Military needs Modi

Mr Modi must be given due credit, but he has only made a start and cannot afford to rest on his oars.

Periscope: Baloch card - Swipe at China & Pak

Hence, freedom  of navigation in the SCS is vital for Indiaâ€™s economic growth.

Periscope: Watch China, it may be eyeing Andamans

A new competition for large Coast Guard ships has begun.

Periscope: Decoding Chinaâ€™s posturing war

Presently $5 trillion worth of ship-borne trade passes through the SCS annually.

Periscope: Growing reach of the sea dragon

Clearly the time has come for Prime Minister Modi to take crucial decisions to attract FDI.

Periscope: Modi must realise Indiaâ€™s defence destiny

The Indian Navy was represented by over 70 warships, 34 aircraft and submarines.

Periscope: Safe seas, safer India

We have again become the laughing stock of the world.

Periscope: Postscript Pathankot

The Indian Navy&rsquo;s blue-water quest

Biding time to enter the USD 10 tn club

India must realise that this &ldquo;no war, no peace&rdquo; status with Pakistan will continue with occasional terror strikes

Punch hard, punch now

China is aware that any major power needs to have a two-ocean Navy

Underwater chakravyuh

N-carriers vs N-subs

Increasing bilateral trade is no guarantee of peace as Japan discovered in Asia Pacific

Modi enters the dragon&rsquo;s lair

India urgently needs $1 trillion as FDI to improve its creaking infrastructure

FDI is what PM Narendra Modi needs

Ocean of opportunity

Media reports speculated that the attackers wanted to hijack PNS Zulfiqar

Clear and present danger

India needs to revive its decade-old case for creating the post of a national maritime adviser

Maritime border: Contested coastlines

Al Qaeda video on June 29 suggested that it would soon target Kashmir for the next phase of its jihad

Periscope: Trial by fire

Mr Modi and Mr Obama can begin a new mutually beneficial chapter in Indo-US relations

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