Army Chief reviews theatre command operations
A major military exercise involving 30,000 troops across multiple domains to validate the “theatre command concept” was reviewed by Army Chief General MM Naravane on Friday
Defence Acquisition Council approves acquisition of arms, military equipment worth Rs 7,965 crore
The Defence Ministry on Tuesday approved the procurement of arms and military equipment worth Rs 7,965-crore, including 12 light utility helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, according to an official statement. Continue Reading
India’s tank problem and the two-front challenge
India must be more proactive in how it engages with China along its border. The key question is not whether India needs heavy battle tanks or light battle tanks. Armour comes in two variants—light and heavy. India’s two-front military operational challenge uniquely demands two types of armor—both heavy and light.
India-China Relations at New Low: China objects India’s V. President Visit to Arunachal
Source: Economic Times Less than a week after the last round of talks to resolve the Ladakh impasse failed, the India-China boundary dispute touched yet another low with New Delhi Continue Reading
Indian Army deploys K9 Vajra in Ladakh, Army Chief Naravane says ‘we have added an entire regiment’
Indian Army has deployed the first K9-Vajra self-propelled howitzer regiment in the Ladakh sector along the Line of Actual Control with China.
Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Bhagavad Gita May Soon Be Part of India’s Military Training
Source: News18 A recent internal study conducted by the College of Defence Management (CDM) has recommended exploring ways of incorporating ‘relevant teachings’ from ancient Indian texts such as Kautilya’s Arthashastra Continue Reading
Army to get 100+ ‘sky strikers’ for Balakot-type missions
In a major boost to ins arsenal the Indian Army is ready to procure around 100 ‘SkyStriker’ drones the contract fro which was signed on September 1.
Taliban Warns India Against Military Presence in Afghanistan
Source: ANI An Indian delegation participated in a Taliban meeting in Doha. However, a separate meeting was not held with the country, a spokesperson of the insurgents’ group said. Asserting Continue Reading
Afghan govt wants IAF support to crush Taliban as fighting worsens across the country
Source: The Print In an unprecedented move, the Ashraf Ghani government has sought “robust air support” from India as the fight between the Afghan government forces and the Taliban insurgents Continue Reading
Border Roads construct world’s highest motorable road
Source: Broadsword The road is higher than Mount Everest Base Camp. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed and black-topped the highest motorable road in the world at 19,300 ft at Continue Reading