Defence Acquisition
Asian Strategic Review
Publisher: Pentagon Press
ISBN 978-81-8274-719-7
Price: Rs. 1295
It would not be a cliche to describe the strategic contours of Asia as being at the crossroads of history. A number of significant events are influencing the likely course that the collective destiny of the region could possibly take in the future. Some of the key issues and trends have been analysed in this year’s Asian Strategic Review
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Role of the Services in Capital Acquisition
The systems and procedures for capital acquisitions, introduced by the MoD in 2001-02, provide a decisive, if not the final, say to the Services, including the Indian Coast Guard.
Defence Acquisition: International Best Practices
Publisher: Pentagon Press
ISBN 978-81-8274-711-1
Price: Rs. 1295
This book is a compendium of papers presented and circulated in the International Seminar on Defence acquisition organised by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses on July 12-14, 2011. Written by the practitioners, industry leaders and subject experts, the book brings out the best international practices in defence acquisition.
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“No-Cost, No-Commitment (NCNC)” Trials in Capital Procurements: Time for a Review
NCNC trials in capital procurements have been found to restrain quality participation in the tender process and in turn defeat the purpose of quality acquisition of military hardware through competitive bidding. This calls for a review of the practice.
India Russia Military Cooperation Which Way Forward?
This article considers the relationship—in defence terms—between India and Russia.
The Maturing of Russia-India Defence Relations
Defence cooperation between Russia and India remains strong because of shared security concerns, geopolitical imperatives, and economic benefits.
Defence Procurement Procedure The Unfinished Agenda
It has been a long time since the first set of instructions on defence procurement was issued in 1992.
Transformation of the Indian Air Force over the Next Decade
The ongoing transformation involving the induction of advanced weapon and combat support systems is aimed at developing the IAF’s capabilities to deliver what is required of it.
Applying Failure Mode, Effects And Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for Ensuring Mission Reliability of Equipment
FMECA of equipment is an effective scientific tool to identify the assemblies, sub-assemblies and components that are critical for the satisfactory performance of equipment.
Defence Acquisition Institute: A Viewpoint
While delivering the keynote address at the International Seminar on Defence Acquisitions on July 12, 2011, Defence Minister A.K.
