Rallying the Indian Navy: Chief's Call at Commander’s Conference

“Navy’s Expansion & Future Growth to Remain Firmly Anchored on Self-Reliance and Indigenisation”: Admiral RK Dhowan - “We need to pull on the oars together to propel the Navy to greater heights.”

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/rallying-the-indian-navy-chiefs-call-2981.html

Ghani asks Abdullah to respect the rule of law and will of people

Dr. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, presidential contender in the second round of election, asked Dr. Abdullah Abdullah to respect the rule of law and people’s will as controversy mars polls run off.         

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/ghani-asks-abdullah-to-respect-the-rule-of-law-and-will-of-people-2973.html

China Moves Prompt Closer Ties Among Neighbors       

Victoria Macchi states that as Beijing continues to assert a vast territorial claim in the South China Sea, Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam are strengthening their military and diplomatic bonds.     

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/china-moves-prompt-closer-ties-among-neighbors-2975.html

High Level Meeting Between Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lankan Coast Guard

The focus of the meeting on operational level interaction.    

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/high-level-meeting-between-indian-coast-guard-and-sri-lankan-coast-guard-2971.html

China PLA News

Xi stresses CPC's absolute leadership of air force

President Xi Jinping stressed (CPC)'s absolute leadership of the air force at the 12th Air Force Party Congress

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/xi-stresses-cpcs-absolute-leadership-of-air-force-2980.html

Various Chinese new weapons make debut at Eurosatory 2014 

Number of Chinese military enterprises participating increased from 6 to 20 in the present version demonstrating move to boost exports

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/various-chinese-new-weapons-make-debut-at-eurosatory-2014-2976.html

PLA Concludes Phase Two of Stride 2014

Nearly 20,000 artillerymen from the Chinese (PLA) Sunday commenced 100-day military exercise code named "Firepower 2014.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-concludes-phase-two-of-stride-2014-2979.html