INDIAN ARMED FORCES
Form of war rapidly transforming, will have to be ready to accept change: CDS Chauhan Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan addressed a gathering of Army personnel from 18 Grenadiers on the 25th anniversary of the battles of Tololing and Tiger Hill, highlighting the evolving nature of warfare due to technological advancements. Comm...
04 Jul, 2024, 12.47 PM ISTIndian Army propels towards zero-emission by introducing 113 electric buses The Indian Army has acquired 113 electric buses for troop transportation, aligning with the government's green initiatives. These 40-seater buses, with a range of 250 kilometers, are meant for plains and semi-hilly areas and are in the trial stage. ...
03 Jul, 2024, 11.57 AM ISTIAF chief inaugurates Weapon Systems School to recalibrate Air Force The Indian Air Force (IAF) inaugurated a Weapon Systems School (WSS) in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The school's aim is to recalibrate and transform the IAF into a future-oriented force. The ceremony was led by IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.
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India-Mongolia joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' to begin in Meghalaya tomorrow The 16th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' between India and Mongolia will be held in Umroi, Meghalaya from July 3-16. This annual exercise aims to enhance interoperability for semi-conventional operations in semi-urban and mount...
02 Jul, 2024, 01.15 PM ISTPoised along the Indian border, Chinese troops are there for the long haul The Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College published an in-depth report examining PLA activity along the mountainous border in Aksai Chin opposite India in 2020-21. It considered how the PLA rapidly moved troops into the region as vi...
02 Jul, 2024, 12.43 PM ISTFrom Classmates to Commanders: Sainik School graduates Dwivedi and Tripathi now command India's Armed Forces Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, once classmates at Sainik School Rewa, now lead the Indian Army and Navy. Their unique bond, formed in the early 1970s, has strengthened inter-service ties. With Admiral Tripathi alread...
30 Jun, 2024, 12.08 PM ISTReforms in armed forces should be continuous to maintain supremacy during wars: President Murmu President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the government's efforts to boost domestic defence production. She claimed that nearly 70 per cent of defence procurement was sourced from Indian manufacturers in the last year, and reforms resulting in India man...
27 Jun, 2024, 03.06 PM ISTTo navigate through 'turbulent times', India must invest in modernisation of armed forces: IAF chief His remarks come amid the backdrop of evolving geopolitics with conflicts being seen in some of the regions of the world. This "multi-faceted landscape" requires such military personnel who are not only adept at combat but also possess a deep unders...
25 Jun, 2024, 06.41 PM ISTChief of Air Staff urges prioritisation of modernisation for India's armed forces Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari emphasized the critical need for India to invest in modernizing its armed forces amid evolving security challenges during the Capstone Seminar organized by the Indian Air Force, the College of Air Wa...
25 Jun, 2024, 11.53 AM ISTIndian Army launches first-of-its-kind skin bank for treatment of severe burn injuries The Indian Army has inaugurated its first-ever skin bank at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral), marking a significant advancement in treating severe burns and skin conditions for service members and their families. This facility, staffed by e...
18 Jun, 2024, 03.15 PM ISTDefence minister Rajnath Singh Sets ₹50k-cr military export target Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister, aims to boost military exports to Rs 50,000 crore annually under the 'Make in India' initiative. He plans to fast-track defence production schemes and enhance indigenous research and development. The ministry is ...
13 Jun, 2024, 11.37 PM ISTArmed forces ready to face every challenge: Rajnath Singh after taking charge of defence ministry for second term Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlined the new government's focus on bolstering national security by modernizing the armed forces and enhancing domestic defence production. He aims to increase defence exports to Rs 50,000 crore by 2028-29. Singh pr...
13 Jun, 2024, 05.51 PM ISTModi 3.0 takes aim: Blueprint to make the Indian armed forces future ready India faces growing security challenges from China and Pakistan, prompting calls for a robust and integrated defence strategy. This includes bolstering nuclear deterrence, enhancing military capabilities, and pushing for systemic reforms in defence ...
12 Jun, 2024, 05.41 PM ISTIndia-US discussions underway for $3.9 billion MQ-9B drones acquisition A team from the United States is currently in India engaging in discussions regarding the acquisition of MQ-9B drones by the armed forces. The deal, estimated at $3.9 billion, has not been finalized as talks on technology sharing are still ongoing. ...
03 Jun, 2024, 12.19 AM ISTModi slams INDIA bloc, accuses it of making Army as ' weapon of politics' Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the INDIA bloc of politicizing the Army during his last poll rally. He criticized the opposition, particularly the Congress and INDI alliance, for weakening the armed forces.
30 May, 2024, 04.32 PM ISTArmy chief highlights rapidly changing nature of warfare Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the need for NDA cadets to enhance technical competencies for future battlefields during the passing out parade of the 146th course.
24 May, 2024, 10.12 PM ISTManipur: Cache Of arms, ammunition recovered by security forces in joint operation According to sources, security forces acted on on specific information about presence of arms and ammunition in general area Mongjang village, in Churachandpur district of Manipur and then Indian Army and Manipur Police carried out a joint operation...
21 May, 2024, 09.11 PM ISTCreate joint culture: CDS Gen Chauhan to armed forces as govt looks at rolling out theatre commands Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan emphasized the significance of theatre commands, marking a milestone in India's military preparedness and warfighting capabilities. He urged the armed forces to foster a joint culture and embrace "jointness 2....
21 May, 2024, 03.58 PM ISTSri Lanka in talks with India to set up small arms manufacturing unit: Premitha Tennakoon Sri Lanka is in discussions with India to establish a small arms manufacturing unit, as part of their defence cooperation. State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said the discussions are ongoing and a joint venture in the military indu...
15 May, 2024, 05.37 PM ISTWho was Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, Indian UN worker killed during Gaza attack Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd), a former Indian Army officer working with the United Nations (UN), was killed in Gaza's Rafah region when his vehicle was attacked. This marks the UN's first international casualty since the Israel-Hamas conflict. S...
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