Aerospace Diary

Defense Technology International Sep 01 , 2011 , p. 32 Neelam Mathews New Delhi India adding formidable security capabilities Printed headline: Forging Ahead India’s homeland security challenges can be summed up by a recent oil spill. Surveillance of the Mumbai coast proved lacking when oil from a sinking cargo ship fouled the waters and remained undetected by authorities for a week. The incident shows that much remains to be done when it comes to surveillance—and thus security—despite the fact that Mumbai was the scene of a 2008 terror attack that killed 164, and in July suffered three bombings that killed 17. Despite the difficulties of installing an extensive and competent homeland security system, India is committed to protecting its citizens, burgeoning economy and national interests with an aggressive and costly effort to secure its territory and coastline. As Indi...