tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post6875327419696528971..comments2024-03-23T09:25:42.029-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: Army initiates long-term contracts with private firms for ammunition manufactureBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-55043262553593466752016-11-30T18:52:43.955-08:002016-11-30T18:52:43.955-08:00MOD needs to be practical in their approach and he...MOD needs to be practical in their approach and help indigenous R&D to develop Amn & Arms.The conditions shld be a level playing for all& not those wh suits only few on top.We need buffer stock and continuous supply during war time.We shld encourage all to develop and improve their capabilities Adv( Col)Ashok Leekha, Ex MM.DLF-4. Gurgaonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194112164472598237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-43534812982136613002016-11-28T18:38:48.827-08:002016-11-28T18:38:48.827-08:00The MoD shows an strange ability to turn even simp...The MoD shows an strange ability to turn even simple tasks such as making ammunition into 5 season soap operas. Defence manufacture should be exempt from corruption, red tape and ineptitude, or else the consequences are too severe to comtemplate. India faces an existential threat, to which the people of the country are totally unaware, but is clearly evident to those in the West. In these times, MoD's theatrics are beyond inexcusable. Hey Ram.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-10270038433560950812016-11-26T19:26:43.230-08:002016-11-26T19:26:43.230-08:00Horrible State of Affairs! The bureaucracy comes u...Horrible State of Affairs! The bureaucracy comes up with ridiculous ideas such as Strategic partners, mindless selection criteria even for making ammunition. Maybe they can import some ammo and rifles and shoot themselves in the foot as many times as they like. <br />When war starts, maybe the soldiers should stage dharna at the MOD demanding ammo, or just go on strike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com