Actions During Eastern Ladakh Standoff Credited To Jawans and Joint Forces: Gen Naravane
New Delhi: The action that armed forces took during the Ladakh standoff in 2020 was a "whole of nation effort" and credited to the coordination among the three services and the strong will of the Indian Jawans who held their posts despite harsh weather conditions at such high altitudes, former Army chief Gen M M Naravane (Retd) said on Monday. Addressing an event here, he also said that whatever actions the armed forces take would not be possible if "our Jawans are not good". "We say the man behind the gun, and the ma…
Long haul for Indian Army at the LAC and LOC : Here’s why fuel cells are viable option for power, fuel needs
Once the glare of the media and many articulate strategic pundits shifts from the Galwan Valleyin Ladakh, to more juicy topics, the Indian army would still be there inlarger numbers doggedly doing their duty in harsh conditions, resolutely weathering the elements, in subzero temperatures with limited infrastructure. Once the glare of the media and many articulate strategic pundits shifts from the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, to more juicy topics, the Indian army would still be there in larger numbers doggedly doing their duty in harsh con…
Indian Army to Buy 72,000 American assault rifles
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing dispute with China over boundary issue, the Indian Army is going to place another order of 72,000 Sig 716 assault rifles from the United States. The order for the second batch of the assault rifles would be coming after the first lot of 72,000 rifles, has already been delivered to the Army for use by troops in Northern Command and other operational areas. "We are going to place an order for 72,000 more of these rifles under the financial powers granted to the armed forces," Defence sources. The Indian Arm…
Indian Army: Buying Spike anti-tank Missiles from Israel
Indian Army is set to acquire Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel to strengthen its capabilities on the border. This will be the Indian Army's second order of Spike missiles from Israel . "A proposal is being moved by the Army for a repeat order of 12 Spike launchers and over 200 missiles for the forward infantry units under the emergency financial powers," top Army sources told Defense News. Almost an equal number of missiles and launchers were acquired last year under the then emergency financial powers given after th…
India plans to upgrade T-90 Main Battle Tank
According to latest media reports, India plans to upgrade Russian made T-90 tanks with latest technologies to keep it modern and fighting fit for next decade. According to latest media reports, India plans to upgrade Russian made T-90 tanks with latest technologies to keep it modern and fighting fit for next decade, Indian authorities have all ready had a meeting with makers of the tank in Russia recently and are planning on list of key technologies which will be part of the major upgrades planned by India. Russia had showcased T-90M…
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