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https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/boeing-partners-with-aiesl-to-service-indian-navy-s-p-8i-aircraft-124081301219_1.html

US aerospace giant Boeing has partnered with India's AI Engineering Services Ltd to provide overhaul services to the Indian Navy's fleet of 12 P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft.

As part of the partnership, the first landing gear overhaul of a P-8I aircraft was recently completed at naval base INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu, Boeing India said on Tuesday.

"This is a first in India and reflects the growth in India's indigenous capabilities for undertaking complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services," it said in a statement.

The Boeing P-8I, a multi-role long-range maritime reconnaissance anti-submarine warfare (LRMR ASW) aircraft, is integral to the Indian Navy's maritime surveillance missions in the Indian Ocean.

Besides India, the aircraft is being operated by the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, and Germany.

"Through this partnership with AIESL (AI Engineering Services Ltd), we continue to make strategic investments in India's MRO capabilities that enhance mission readiness rates for the Indian Navy," said Salil Gupte, president, Boeing India and South Asia.

"Developing local MRO capabilities is critical for reducing repair turnaround time and aircraft downtime, thereby improving the mission readiness of customer fleets," he said.

The Boeing said it partnered with AIESL to provide in-country overhaul services of critical components for 12 Boeing P-8I aircraft of the Indian Navy.

Sharad Agarwal, CEO, AI Engineering Services Limited, said, "We are proud to partner with Boeing, and for successfully completing the landing gear overhaul of the P-8I aircraft, a first in India. It is a significant step towards India's aspirations to become the regional hub for MRO services."
The Boeing India-AIESL partnership is the latest initiative under the Boeing India Repair Development and Sustainment (BIRDS) hub programme.

The BIRDS hub is a local network of suppliers working to build a robust MRO ecosystem for defence and commercial aircraft, which aims to establish industry benchmarks in India for maintenance and repair, platform availability, customer satisfaction, and rapid turnaround time, according to Boeing India.

An important aspect of the hub is training programmes to increase skilled manpower by developing sub-tier suppliers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to build top-tier MRO capabilities in India, it said.

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India, Japan to boost defence tech collaboration, including stealth antenna systems for warships | India News - Times of India

India News: India and Japan have agreed to enhance their defence-industrial collaboration, particularly focusing on the 'Unicorn' stealth antenna system for warsh

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[Hari Sud]

Biden is ending his term with a significant setback in Ukraine.

As President of the United States, Biden has been poorly advised. Having spent most of his life as a bureaucrat, he has heavily relied on his advisors. A small but influential group pushed him toward bringing Ukraine into NATO—a decision that proved to be misguided. Overconfident and ill-advised, he initiated the process of Ukraine's NATO enrollment.

Russia, viewing this as a direct threat to its heartland, could not allow it. They warned the U.S. and NATO against such a move, even predicting war as a consequence. And so, a massive conflict erupted in the heart of Europe.

Once set in motion, war has a way of perpetuating itself. Biden’s generals assured him of a quick victory, while his civilian advisors recommended sanctions so comprehensive that they would choke Russia’s economy and military. The aim was to cripple Russia both militarily and economically.

But let's examine the results. Ukraine has lost 20% of its territory to Russia, which saw NATO’s push as a direct provocation. The country has lost between 200,000 to 300,000 young men, its infrastructure lies in ruins, and its critical grain production and export have nearly ground to a halt. Ukraine's military, though heavily reliant on the $160 billion in aid from the U.S. and other countries, is struggling under these losses.

What have the U.S. and NATO gained? Victory remains a distant dream. Ukraine’s recent incursions near Kursk will likely be contained. The economic sanctions, intended to be comprehensive, have not achieved their goals; rather, Russia’s GDP has even shown significant growth.

America is aware of this, though the media remains largely silent about the impending defeat. Consequently, they are retiring the current president, who initiated this at the behest of his advisors. The outcome of the war may depend on who becomes the next president, but one thing is certain: the war in Ukraine will end. How soon, however, remains uncertain.