When India Surrenders to Us Military Politics SUMMARY

Modi's seventh visit to the US has been hailed by the eulogizing media as a 'new era of mutual trust', 'big deals for India' and 'a relationship that will define the 21st century'. Among the most touted agreements signed are General Electric Aerospace's F414 engine production, the sale of Predator MQ9B drones, and the easing of H1B visa procedures. Agreements were signed at the expense of even the foreign policy of 'strategic autonomy', which India had officially proclaimed after rejecting the accession policy. An English newspaper described the visit as a strategic development. However, it does not analyze which country's strategy has led to growth.

The gifts exchanged between Modi and Biden, the variety of dishes during the feasts and the specialness of the state visit appeared in newspapers and on channel screens. However, some contracts, notably the F-414 aircraft engine manufacturing, Prida…

INDIA IS BUYING THIS DRONE

Praveen Sawhney, author of the book 'The Last War: How AI Will Shape India's Final Showdown with China' on the online portal 'The Wire' analyzes this in an article written on June 26.

This drone, lacking stealth technology and AI integration, was not allowed to be sold under US law until the early 21st century. Cheaper, better-performing drones with integrated artificial intelligence are available today. For context, China is now the leading exporter of military drones. It was in this situation that the United States started selling Predator drones. America has an even better MQ9 drone. Why is India willing to buy this outdated and overpriced drone? Praveen Sawhney, author of the book 'The Last War: How AI Will Shape India's Final Showdown with China' on the online portal 'The Wire' analyzes this in an article written on June 26. America's pressure is the main reason. Actually this drone…

Why is India willing to buy this outdated and overpriced drone?

More hyped was the MoU for joint production of GE Aerospace's F414 engine with HAL. A GE press release says it will supply 99 F-414 turbofan engines to the Indian Air Force. This is for fighter jets of MQ-2 (ACA). The MoU will also help in the development and testing of the F-414 engine prototype. However, 95 percent of the engine's intellectual property rights, including the turbofan, casting technology and metallurgy formula, will not be given to India as part of the technology transfer. The reason is that the US does not want to turn India into a competitor in the field by handing over the intellectual property rights accrued by GE's time, resources and expertise to build the engine. India will only get engine assembly rights. Engine repair and maintenance supplies may also be available if approved by the US Congress. Since 2004, the Indian Air Force base at Koraput, Odisha has…

AMERICA WILL INTENSIFY THE PRESSURE TO Buy FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FROM INDIA?

In 2016, the Modi government signed an agreement called 'Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Understanding' with the United States. Accordingly, US warships were allowed to refuel at Indian ports. The agreements now in place allow US warships to stay at anchor in Indian ports for longer periods of time, allowing Indian shipyards to renovate and install new facilities. In effect, India has agreed to prepare a military base for the American army!

HERE TOO, WASHINGTON LOOKED AT ITS OWN INTEREST

The return of talented Chinese AI researchers to their home country has increased recently due to the ongoing tech war between the US and China. China, on the other hand, has advanced a lot in robotic warfare research. Although the US attracts talent from all over the world in the fields of AI and robotics, a large number of them are Chinese and Indian. The US is ready to ease H-1B and A-1 visa procedures to attract Indian 'STEM' (STEM--Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) graduates. Here too, Washington looked at its own interest.

IF INDIA HAS AGREED TO PREPARE A MILITARY BASE!

One is the contract to purchase 31 unmanned Predator drones with no artificial intelligence (AI integration). India is buying this drone for 11 crore dollars. At the same time, the UK Air Force got the same drone for 1.5 billion dollars. Australia had decided to buy the Predator drone for 3.7 million dollars, but later backed out because the price was too high. Military experts point out that this drone is too expensive, too slow and not compatible with current or future combat needs. Last March 14, Russia shot down this drone in the Black Sea, which the United States claims is capable of flying for 40 hours without being detected by the enemy's radar and carrying heavy weapons at a high altitude.

ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN AGENDA, WHAT INDIA WANTS TO BECOME BY 2030 IS AS FOLLOWS

One, wean India off its decades-long defense partnership with Russia and bring it on par with the United States in terms of military hardware. Second, improve Indian naval facilities to serve as military bases for US Navy warships, including nuclear submarines. Three, India should conduct high-level military exercises with the navies of the Quad member states in the Indian Ocean region. Thus strengthening interoperability with the navies of these countries and ensuring combat readiness. Although India is not a member of NATO, the US military has already signed the four-base agreement. In 2030, Modi signed a four-pronged pact to provide India with essential requirements such as commonality of war equipment, interoperability, better military exercises, combat support facilities and familiarity with different war scenarios in the Indian Ocean region. America has fallen for Modi....