By David Brewster, the interpreter: "The protection of BRI projects and Chinese nationals will likely become an increasingly important factor in China’s engagement in the region."
By Fred Brown, Modern War Institute: “Before taking command of an airborne infantry battalion’s forward support company, the company’s second-in-command revealed its soldiers had not qualified on their weapons systems in over a year.”
The Quad As a Caucus for Cooperation
By Akiko Fukushima, The Strategist (ASPI): “First and foremost, the four members are not in sync on the conception of the global order they wish to pursue. India, as reflected in the ‘Nonalignment 2.0’ policy paper, is keen to pursue multipolarity, with India as one major pole.”
(IHS Jane’s 360) India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved INR30 billion (USD427 million) worth of procurements of locally made equipment for the Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Army (IA) on 1 December.
India to Add 56 Warships, Six Submarines to Naval Fleet
By Elizabeth Shim, UPI: “ India is planning to introduce a fleet of 56 warships and six submarines as part of a larger effort to strengthen its naval fleet in the face of an expansionist China.”