China & Rajesh Kumar

China: China>>>'s military build-up and expansion of activities are a primary concern for the United States>>> and its allies, prompting calls for increased defense spending and a stable regional equilibrium.

Rajesh Kumar: As India>>>'s Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar>>> is actively engaged in high-level bilateral and multilateral discussions at the Shangri-La Dialogue, strengthening defense ties with various nations and organizations.

China: China>>> is indirectly affected as Vietnam>>> and Philippines>>>, which have overlapping maritime claims with China>>> in the South China Sea, strengthen their deterrence capabilities by acquiring BrahMos missiles.

Rajesh Kumar: Rajesh Kumar>>>, India's Defence Secretary, officially confirmed the signing of the BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam>>> and stated that the agreement with Indonesia>>> is in its final stages, playing a key role in India's defense export strategy.

China: China is a competitor in space. India's private launch success adds to regional space rivalry.

Rajesh Kumar: As TDB Secretary, he commented on Skyroot's progress and noted a proposal under consideration for RDI funding.

Rajesh Kumar: Rajesh Kumar, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of the India — Defence Research and Development Organisation, closely monitored the trials and praised the collaborative efforts.