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Manish Jha

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Manish Kumar Jha is an Associate Editor, BW BUSINESSWORLD & BW DEFENCE. He writes on the Foreign affairs, International Trade & Defence. His global coverage-on the ground- spans more than 25 countries worldwide. Received International Press Fellowship award.

Latest Articles By Manish Jha

Current Policy Does Not Allow Exports: Jayant Patil, Sr VP, Defence & Aerospace, L&T

BW Businessworld’s Manish Kumar Jha chats with L&T’s Senior Vice President, Defence & Aerospace, Jayant Patil, about industry’s role in space research

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The Ride To The Moon

As India joins the scramble for a berth in outer space, BW Businessworld takes a close look at ISRO’s aspirational ventures and the nascent startup ecosystem on space research and exploration

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ASEAN Key To Indo-Pacific Security: Harinder Sidhu, Australia High Commissioner

Australia’s role in the Indo - Pacific region is increasingly becoming important due to the fading of US strategic predominance and the growing ambition of China. BW Businessworld’s Manish Kumar Jha speaks with Harinder Sidhu, the Australia High Commissioner who has initiated action points towards Indo-Australian defence cooperation. Excerpts:

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The last sortie

The last Sortie of Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee & Chief of the Air Staff with Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman at Air Force Station Pathankot today in a MiG-21 Trainer aircraft.

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Committed To Create An Aerospace Ecosystem In India: Leanne Caret, President & CEO, Boeing Defence Space & Security

While the Indian government has begun to evaluate the 114 Multi Medium Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) 2.0 afresh, Boeing has offered its Super Hornet F/A-18 for the IAF and the Indian Navy. Boeing says the Super Hornet offers “affordable stealth” because it is designed to be more reliable and therefore costs far less to operate than other fighters. Leanne Caret, President & CEO, Boeing Defence Space & Security, in an exclusive chat with BW Businessworld’s Manish Kumar Jha, charts out her plan to bring advanced aircraft manufacturing facility to India.

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IAF Synergising The ISR Process: B.S. Dhanoa, Chief of Air Staff

In an exclusive interaction, BW’s Manish Kumar Jha speaks with Chief of Air Staff B.S. Dhanoa over the critical acquisition of 114 multi-role fighter jets, next-generation upgrade in ISR and leveraging IT into the defence, among other things.

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France Is Moving Swiftly On Atomic Power Reactors At Jaitapur In Coming Months: French Ambassador Ziegler

France has submitted a complete techno-commercial offer to India for constructing six atomic power reactors to advance swiftly in the coming months

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ASEAN Is Central To Indo-Pacific Security And Peace And Stability; QUAD Exist Side By Side: Harinder Sidhu, Australia's High Commissioner

BW Businessworld’s Manish Kumar Jha speaks with Harinder Sidhu, the spirited Australia high Commissioner who has initiated many such action points.

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Cementing naval diplomacy, Spanish Navy Ship Mendez Nunez arrives in Goa

Spanish Navy Ship Mendez Nunez arrived at Mormugao Portin Goa. As part of naval diplomacy, the Indian Navy regularly interacts with foreign navies of the world, cementing Indian Navy as a Net Security Provider in Indian Ocean region.

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We are soon submitting the final report to the government on anti drone technology in India: Rakesh Asthaana

Drone technology is the course of future warfare and as per NITI Aayog, the sector is likely to reach $50 billion in the next 15 years. A 'Conference on Countering Rogue Drones' organized by FICCI and Civil Aviation ministry opens the debate over the anti drone capabilities in India.

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