Indigenization of Manufacturing of Defence Equipment

The proportion of expenditure in respect of payments to foreign vendors to the total expenditure on defence equipment for Capital Acquisition during the financial year 2013-14 is 42.7% claims government in parliament

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/manufacturing-of-defence-equipment-3054.html

Increase in FDI Limit in Defence Sector    

As per the current FDI Policy, up to 26% FDI is permissible in the Defence Sector subject to licensing through Government route.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/increase-in-fdi-limit-in-defence-sector-3055.html

Domestic Defence Production Units           

As per the information received from Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, 194 number of licences have been issued to 121 private sector companies till 30.6.2014.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/domestic-defence-production-units-3057.html

Russia slams Maldives after US detain Russian at Malé international airport

The Russian Foreign Ministry described actions of Maldivian authorities as “outraging” after the US secret service apprehended Russian citizen Roman Seleznyov.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/russia-slams-maldives-after-us-detain-russian-at-mal%C3%A9-international-airport-3059.html

Ceasefire accord unlikely to be finalised this month, says Myanmar Peace Centre      

Tin Zar Aung states there would be more to be discussed between parties before a final cease fire accord is signed.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/ceasefire-accord-unlikely-to-be-finalised-this-month-says-mpc-3045.html

PLA Tracker – Primary Source Reports

First PLA military training inspection has notable effects           

The first military training inspection of (PLA) ended recently.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/first-pla-military-training-inspection-has-notable-effects-3043.html

PLA backs ousting of corrupt military leader

All units of (PLA) voiced support to the expulsion of Xu Caihou from the (CPC) for alleged corruption.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-backs-ousting-of-corrupt-military-leader-3051.html