ET Defence Bulletin: Stories you should not miss (December 2, 2016)

NEW DELHI: Below is a list of the top defence stories of today.

India
1) A detailed Rs 1,000-crore plan to set up perimeter defence systems and intrusion alert devices at forward locations and Army garrisons in J&K is pending for government clearance.



2) Nagrota attack: 44 % of ET Defence Twitter poll voters believe India should improve security of military bases.

3) Obvious that some lethargy has set in: Manohar Parrikar on Nagrota.

4) Pakistan's apolitical army chief Qamar Bajwa seen as Nawaz Sharif's best coup hedge.

5) Navy chief Sunil Lanba says Tejas LCA not up to mark yet, search on for another fighter jet.



6) Indian Navy keeping a close eye on Chinese ships in Indian Ocean Region: Navy Chief.

7) Army rebuts Mamata Banerjee's charges, says exercise done with police coordination.

8) 'No firm blacklisted for misconduct in defence deals in 3 years'.

9) US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter to visit India next week.



Regional
10) India to step up efforts for Pakistan's isolation at Heart of Asia conference.

11) Will respond with full force to India on LoC: Pakistan Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa.



International
12) Donald Trump's 'ignorant' talks with Nawaz Sharif may send unwelcome message to India: Report.