India first acquired the HAMMER system in 2020 through emergency procurement, following the Galwan clash with China, though it was not included in the 2016 Rafale fighter jet deal due to cost considerations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and held discussions over “outstanding issues” including the border situation. Read further on Dynamite News:
Referring to China choosing a PLA commander injured in Galwan clash for 2022 Winter Olympics torch relay, India on Thursday expressed regret that Beijing has chosen to politicise an event like the Olympics and said its charge d’affaires will not be attending the opening or closing ceremony of the event.
Experts said attempts from China have increased in the last year, which further amplified after the Indian Government banned Chinese applications post the Galwan clash. Full Story
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