Category: Indian Army
In a First, Military Bands to Perform across Nation to Celebrate 74th Independence Day
New Delhi: For the first time, Military Bands will be performing across the country for a fortnight beginning August 1 to celebrate the 74th Independence Day. The performances are intended […]
Grant of Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Indian Army: Army HQ Issues Detailed Instructions for Submission of Applications
New Delhi. Consequent to the receipt of formal Government Sanction Letter for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to Women Officers in Indian Army, the Army HQ is in the process […]
Israel Closely Monitoring Implementation of Iran-Syria Military Technology Deal
Tel Aviv. Israel is closely monitoring the implementation of the new military technology agreement signed recently by Iran and Syria. All the intelligence gathering tools of Israel are watching and […]
Indian Army Preparing to Maintain Current Strength in Winter in Eastern Ladakh
New Delhi: With no sign of easing of tensions along the Sino-Indian border in Ladakh, Indian Army has now decided to maintain its current strength of troops, tanks and other […]
Names of Galwan Martyrs to be Inscribed on National War Memorial
New Delhi: In a move to honour the 20 Indian Army personnel, who were killed after valiantly fighting Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on June 15, their […]
ReTHINK India Remembers Kargil Heroes; Felicitates Edu Warriors
New Delhi. ReTHINK India, a Think Tank based out of National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi, organised a webinar while commemorating the 21st Kargil Victory Day by celebrating the life […]
Kargil Vijay Diwas’ 21st Anniversary: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Pays Homage to Fallen Heroes at National War Memorial
New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, Chief of Defence Staff & Secretary Department of Military Affairs General Bipin Rawat, Chief of […]
An Ode to Kargil Heroes
In early 1999, I was posted in Army Headquarters. I was already approved for my next rank and awaiting to take over an artillery unit. In the month of May […]
India-Pakistan Kargil War: An Analysis
“The PM (Vajpayee) straightened up in his chair and said firmly, ‘Please don’t cross the LoC. No crossing the LoC’” –Former IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AY Tipnis It is […]
Kargil 1999: Pakistan’s Military Blunder, India’s Intelligence Failure, Strategic Gains
“With air support from the IAF, troops led by gallant young officers, the Indian Army recaptured the spurs, ridges and peaks, one by one. While following the news of […]
Government Grants Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Indian Army
New Delhi. Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued the formal Government Sanction Letter for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to Women Officers in the Indian Army paving the way for […]
Made in India Drone to Monitor Chinese Aggression along LAC
New Delhi: In the wake of recent standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, the Indian Army has been provided special made-in-India drone by the Defence Research […]
CINCAN Lt Gen Manoj Pande Visits Eastern Naval Command
Visakhapatnam: Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), arrived in Visakhapatnam on July 20 on a maiden three-day visit to Eastern Naval Command (ENC) accompanied […]
Sino-Indian Impasse at Galwan Valley: A Comparative Analysis of India-China Strategic Advantages and Disadvantages
In the recent past, discussions in the strategic circuits have highlighted the Sino Indian conflagration in the Indo-occupied Tibet border. A majority of the strategists have been quick to declare […]
7.62 Versus 5.56: Selecting the Right Calibre
Perhaps the only good thing about the demise of the INSAS is that its comparatively smaller 5.56 mm calibre round is a liability in modern warfare. The Indian Army had […]
Multiple Misfires: India’s Elusive Quest For a Quality Rifle
The process to replace the glitch prone INSAS began more than a decade ago but has suffered multiple misfires. The primary reason was that those in charge of procurement kept […]
Complete Disengagement Process in Eastern Ladakh Intricate, Needs Constant Monitoring: Indian Army
New Delhi: The process of complete disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh is “intricate” and requires constant verification, Indian Army said on July 16 after the fourth round of marathon […]
Indian Army Begins Process to Acquire New Ballistic Helmets
New Delhi: In a significant move to provide protection to soldiers, the Indian Army has begun the process to acquire 100,000 ‘AK-47 protected’ helmets. It will be one of the […]