Islamic State

From Canada to the Islamic State: A Canadian Woman On The Frontlines With ISIS

Veryan Khan says Toronto Sun reported on two women from Montreal who apparently left to join Daesh (ISIS) in November.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/from-canada-to-the-islamic-state-a-canadian-woman-on-the-frontlines-with-isis-4263.html

Agni V

President of India Congratulates DRDO on the Successful Test-Firing of Agni-V

Shri Pranab Mukherjee congratulated DRDO on successful test-firing of third developmental trial of Agni-V surface-to-surface missile.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/missiles/agni-4-long-range-missile-successfully-test-fired-3940.html

Energy Security

Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves

India builds oil reserves in coastal caves

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-strategic-petroleum-reserves-limited-4265.html

Indian Sub Regional Cooperation to Side Track Pak

The Second Joint Working Group (JWG) on Sub-Regional Cooperation

Second meetings of the JWGs on Sub-Regional Cooperation between  Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal held in New Delhi.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/the-second-joint-working-group-jwg-on-sub-regional-cooperation-4266.html

New DPP

More Autonomy to be Given in Decision Making to DPSUs and OFBs for Better Performance: Parrikar Shri Manohar Parrikar said MoD would be bringing about major changes in the DPP and Defence Production Policy.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/more-autonomy-to-be-given-in-decision-making-to-dpsus-and-ofbs-for-better-performance-parrikar-4256.html

PLA Primary Source News

PLA pledges allegiance to Party

The People's Liberation Army reiterated its commitment to absolute leadership of Communist Party of China.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-pledges-allegiance-to-party-4259.html

China MOD Responds to Increased Submarine Activities in IOR

It is reported that US is helping India in intelligence gathering on China’s naval submarine activities in Indian Ocean.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/china-mod-responds-to-increased-submarine-activities-in-ior-4260.html