Russia nudges China to speed up disengagement along the LAC for Eurasian stability
NEW DELHI: Russia has quietly nudged China to expedite the ongoing disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The current situation along the LAC and stability in the region is understood to have figured when Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov held telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi last week, ET has reliably gathered. It has been further learnt that Lavrov and Wang discussed how to settle “global issues exclusively through dialogue”. “On July 17, foreign minister Sergey Lavrov …
Indians need to be more firm in saying ‘No’ to Chinese products
India: While diplomacy, whether it is cynical or coercive, is always preferable to a military response to China’s insatiable greed for land, India must not waver in its resolve to stand up to the bully on the block There is an indisputable groundswell of anger among Indians against China. Simmering rage over the PLA’s attempt to grab land – through by now familiar stealth and deceit – along the Line of Actual Control in east Ladakh, turned incandescent after the deadly clash on the night of June 15-16 that resulted in the death of 20 Indi…
China’s LAC stance expansive, goes beyond its1960 claim line
New Delhi: China’s actions along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh seek to alter whatever is the approximate alignment at the undemarcated border, aiming to create fresh tussles in addition to the 10 known points of dispute or differing perception. The four fresh disagreements—Galwan, patrol points (PP) 15 and 17A and Finger-4 at Pangong Tso—have separate implications. While Galwan is a fresh claim, the other three fall in gray areas, implying these are geographically located between the multiple self-claimed boundaries of China and th…
Why Indian Army is cautious of China during Ladakh disengagement
New Delhi: The Army is being cautious about the disengagement with China in Ladakh as it feels Beijing could drag the whole process through the winter and use the distraction to make mischief elsewhere, possibly in the Northeast, ThePrint has learnt. In 1962, China had used deception to mount a full-frontal attack on India. However, some feel China can no longer catch India off-guard since Army has beefed up presence along LAC. This probable scenario is high on the mind of military and security planners in New Delhi as well as those of …
Rajnath Singh: ‘Talks on to solve border dispute, can’t guarantee anything’
The tension between India and China has been going on for months, but flared up after 20 army soldiers were killed in a violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops on June 15. Defence minister Rajnath Singh, who arrived in Ladakh on Friday morning, said that talks are underway to resolve the border dispute with China in Ladakh, but stopped short of giving any guarantees on the resolution. However, Singh underlined that not an inch of our land can be taken by any power in the world. India and China have held many talks over the p…
China invites Indian Navy for global fleet review
China has invited the Indian Navy to take part in an international fleet review being staged by it in waters off Qingdao in the Shandong province next year. The invite comes at a time when the Chinese navy is taking steady strides to expand in the Indian Ocean Region. The Indian Navy is expected to send some of its frontline warships for the review being held from April 21-24, even as New Delhi closely monitors the progress made by China to have a credible sea-based deterrence. China’s newest submarine-launched ballistic missile J…
Despite Delay, Indian Buy of Howitzers Remains on Track
The Indian government has announced that the purchase of 145 ultra light howitzer artillery guns from the US is not being withheld, despite a three-year delay since clearance was granted to buy the guns from the US subsidiary of BAE Systems. Anonymous complaints to the Defence Ministry regarding the process have delayed finalizing the contract, officials said. In August, Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Indian Parliament, “Various anonymous complaints regarding alleged irregularities in the procurement of ultra light how…
India, US army chiefs seek stronger defence cooperation
Army chiefs of India and the US have reviewed the ongoing army-to-army cooperation and opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, including through joint training exercises and military exchanges. The review was undertaken at a meeting here between India's Chief of the Army Staff, General Bikram Singh and his US counterpart General Ray Odierno during General Singh's Dec 2-5 visit to the US. General Singh also utilised the opportunity to discuss the US-India defence relationship with other senior US military lea…
Indian army prepared for militant activities across LOC
Army on friday said militant activities at the launching pads across Line of Control (LoC) have not died down but the troops are ready to face the challenge. "As per our intelligence inputs, there are activities (of militants) at the launch pad. We also got reports of a senior terrorist leader who has been visiting on and off out there. And we expect infiltration and at the same time we are prepared for any challenge of that sort," said General Officer Commanding of Valley-based 15 Corps, Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh. The terrorist…
IAF chief flies his last sortie on Sukhoi-30 with his son
In his last ride in a fighter aircraft, outgoing IAF chief NAK Brownetoday chose to fly with his son Squadron Leader Omar Browne in a Su-30MKI combat plane in Pune. “The Air Chief flew Su-30 with his son, Squadron Leader Omar Browne, also a Su-30 pilot posted to 20 Squadron there, in what would be recorded as the last sortie in the Air Chief’s log book,” an IAF release said here. During Browne’s tenure, his son got several opportunities to display his flying skills in different exercises including the Exercise Ironfist in Jaisalmer e…
US benefits from a capable Indian military
As the US initiated a range of country-specific measures to give a new thrust to its defence relationship with India, a top Pentagon official has said that America benefits from a strong and capable Indian military. “In the long run, the United States benefits from an Indian military with all the capabilities it needs to meet its growing regional security responsibilities,” said the outgoing Deputy Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter. Carter, considered to be architect of the new India-US defence policy along with the National Security…
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Liaoning vs INS Vikramaditya
Liaoning, is the first aircraft carrier commissioned into the People's Liberation Army Navy and INS Vikramaditya is the third aircraft carrier commissioned by the Indian navy since independence. India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was purchased from the United Kingdom in the year 1957. INS Vikrant played a key role in enforcing a naval blockade on East Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 and was also docked in Karachi Harbour on the 4th of December to symbolize ultimate victory and naval supremacy of the India…
India to replace Prithvi-I with Pragati tactical missile
India will replace its tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-1 with a shorter-range missile, the Pragati, which was displayed for the first time at the KINTEX Seoul defense show, Indian Army sources said. Unlike the Prithvi-I, which is propelled by liquid fuel, the Pragati is a solid-fuel missile with a shorter range of between 70 and 170 kilometers. It helps fill the gap created by the delay in the purchase of 155mm/52 caliber guns, said the Army source. The Army had been demanding a solid-fueled missile in place of the Prithvi-I mis…
India, Russia to hold first-ever air force war game in 2014
In a major boost to their military ties, India and Russia on Monday decided to hold their first ever joint air forces exercise next year, even as they agreed to jointly strategise on policies and cooperation in the fast-changing global security scenario. The decisions came during the Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation meeting between Indian Defence Minister A K Antony and his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu in Moscow just two days after the Russian-built INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier was handed ove…
India, Russia discuss issues related to MTA , Pak-FA aircraft and T-90 tank deals
Against the backdrop of issues over the work share in the over Rs 1.2 lakh crore fifth generation fighter aircraft project with Russia, India today said both the sides must give their best for execution of the “significant” programme. During the Defence Minister-level meeting between the two sides in Moscow, the two countries also decided to extend their strategic partnership and to have the first exercise between their air forces next year. In the meeting taking place two days after Indian Navy inducted aircraft carrier INS Vikra…
Indian Army test-fires advanced version of BrahMos missile
An advanced version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system was successfully test-fired by the Indian Army at the Pokhran test range in Rajasthan at 1055 hours on Monday. The block III variant of BrahMos with deep penetration capability was test launched from a Mobile Autonomous Launcher. The missile after launch followed the predetermined trajectory and successfully pierced the designated concrete structure, a press release stated. “The launch has successfully validated the deep penetration capability of the supersonic cr…
Indian Army Major scales Everest twice in a year
India is full of icons in every field, but a paradox exists, for at times, instead of celebrating their success, we shun and push them into oblivion. Achievements don't usually get overlooked, but more often than not, we don't get to know about them. Something similar happened when an Indian Army soldier climbed Mt. Everest twice in one year, breaking through the cocoon of limitations. Surmounting difficulties has become second nature to Major Ranveer Singh Jamwal (VSM). He climbed Mt. Everest on May 25, 2012 and on Ma…
Boeing Delivers 2nd P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft to India
Boeing delivered the second P-8I aircraft to India today, doubling that country’s long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Boeing is building eight P-8I aircraft for India and delivered the first in-country in May. Based on the company’s Next-Generation 737 commercial airplane, the P-8I is the Indian Navy variant of the P-8A Poseidon that Boeing has developed for the U.S. Navy.“With two aircraft at Naval Station Rajali now, the Indian Navy will get a good feel for the P-8I’s interoperability with o…
Garden Reach, Indian Navy to ink MoU for offshore patrol vessels warships
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) will soon be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy for a warships project, an official said here Friday. “These off-shore patrol vessels made by GRSE for the Navy will tremendously increase business opportunities in the eastern region, especially in West Bengal. GRSE will require more vendors and industry partners to meet the requirements,” said GRSE Chairman and Managing Director Rear Admiral (Retd) A.K. Verma. Participating in a Confederation of I…
South Korean Air Force official meets IAF chief
Seeking to strengthen defence ties with India, a top South Korean Air Force official met IAF Chief NAK Browne to discuss ways of enhancing cooperation. General Sung II Hwan, Air Force Chief of Staff, Republic of Korea called on the IAF chief and the two sides discussed wide range of bilateral issues being discussed which relate to the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries towards expanding the bilateral defence ties. General Sung II Hwan is also slated to visit Agra and Jodhpurairbases during his three-day visit to I…
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