April 10, 2021 No Comments

Army Strengthening Mountain Strikes Corps

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army is adding about 10,000 more troops to its only mountain strike corps responsible for offensive operations along the China frontier, bolstering its deployments along the northern borders. The Mountain Strike Corps’ strengthening is part of the force’s efforts to shift its attention away from the western front with Pakistan and […]

April 9, 2021 No Comments

Rafale Deal: Dassault Paid 1 mn Euros to ‘Middleman’

NEW DELHI: During the Rafale negotiations, a middleman made millions by leaking sensitive defence ministry information. According to the third and final part of the French news portal Mediapart’s investigation into the Rafale jets contract, businessman Sushen Gupta and his intermediaries obtained “several million Euros” from Dassault and its affiliates. As a result, Gupta and […]

April 8, 2021 No Comments

‘Pak Army Offered Moratorium on Kashmir Fighting’

NEW DELHI: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Pakistan’s army chief, told India’s national security advisor, S Jaishankar that he was willing to announce a cease-fire in Kashmir. The Pakistan Army chief “has opened talks with nemesis India to negotiate an eventual meeting between the neighbouring countries’ prime ministers,” according to a newspaper. General Bajwa of Pakistan […]

April 7, 2021 No Comments

India-Russia Vow to Enhance Defence Cooperation

NEW DELHI: Despite US pressure on Moscow to reduce defence procurement, India and Russia agreed to extend defence cooperation not only in procurement but also in the exploration of the possibility of “additional” Russian military equipment production in India. Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, was in New Delhi for a working visit, where he held […]

April 6, 2021 No Comments

Air Chief Marshal lays Stress on Optimum Utilization of AI

MUMBAI: Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria laid stress on the optimum utilization of artificial intelligence that can drastically transform the way, in which wars are fought and won.  Indian Air Force has started the process of harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence for training and threat monitoring purposes. The scope of its applications are being […]

April 5, 2021 No Comments

Militarisation of Tibet & its Implications for India

NEW DELHI: If the churning rumour mills are to be believed, then China is planning to quickly militarise Tibet which, within a few years, will become a centre of long-term pressure on India. To counter the Chinese military presence in Tibet that can pose a long-term potential threat, India needs a much-improved strategic border defence […]

April 3, 2021 No Comments

Army to Obtain 155/52 Calibre Mounted Gun System

BENGALURU: The Indian Army is preparing to induct the 155/52 Calibre Mounted Gun System to boost its firepower. Artillery helps in winning battles! Judicious use of artillery can shower death on the troops in the open and also destroy bunkers with deadly accuracy. This was clearly evident in Kargil where the Indian Artillery pulverized Pakistan […]

April 2, 2021 No Comments

TATA/DRDO WhAP for Optimized Survivability

MUMBAI: TATA/DRDO Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) is being recognized as India’s First Infantry Combat Vehicle. The vehicle has been designed sophisticatedly for optimized survivability, all-terrain performance, and improved lethality and needed for quick movement of troops. The vehicle has been meticulously tested to perform in adverse terrain and circumstances, including high altitude areas. It has […]

March 26, 2021 No Comments

Aerospace & Defence Industry to Reach $70 bn by 2030

NEW DELHI: Defence sector has been earmarked as a priority segment under the ‘Aatm Nirbhar Bharat’ campaign, which not only contributes to external and internal peace and strengthens security mechanism but also contributes towards the socio-economic development of the country. By 2030, India’s aerospace and defence industry is estimated to reach a market valuation of […]

March 24, 2021 No Comments

Nod for Purchase of 12 LUH from HAL

NEW DELHI: Indian Armed Forces has given the nod for purchase of indigenous light utility helicopter (LUH) and placed an order for 12 choppers, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).  Delivery of indigenous light utility helicopter (LUH) is expected by August next year. These indigenous light utility helicopters (LUH) have already proved their mettle and demonstrated […]

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