Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army conducted a training exercise, involving the firing of anti-tank guided missiles. The exercise was conducted at a super high-altitude area of 17,000 feet in Sikkim on April 12. Missile-firing detachments from mechanised and infantry units of the entire Eastern Command participated. The exercise encompassed comprehensive continuity training and live firing from different platforms. It included moving as well as static targets which depicted actual battlefield conditions for the commandos. The ATGM system's performance in high-altitude environments reaffirms the aim of 'Ek Missile Ek Tank'.
13 April,2024 12:36 PM IST
UK-based daily newspaper, The Guardian claimed, “Indian Govt ordered targeted killings in Pakistan”. However, the Ministry of External Affairs has vehemently rejected the claims made by The Guardian in its report. Denying the allegations, Ministry of External Affairs called it a “false and malicious anti-India propaganda”. After The Guardian’s reports, PM Modi’s 2019 Lok Sabha Election speech doing rounds on social media. On Mar 04, 2019, PM Modi slammed Pakistan for its continuous cross-border terrorism and said, “Hum Ghar me Gush ke Marenge”. Defence Expert KP Fabian has rejected The Guardian’s report and echoed MEA’s statement. However, he said that The Guardian’s report will benefit the ruling BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
06 April,2024 06:33 PM IST
Former Pakistani diplomat Husain Haqqani has given advice to Pak government to improve relations with India. In a post on X, Haqqani wrote about the attacks that had been carried out against India. He addressed the people complaining about India’s hardening attitude towards Pakistan. Haqqani reminded them of Kargil War, Kashmir insurgency, attack on Indian Parliament, and horrors of 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Former Pak Ambassador to US, Husain advised Pakistan to ‘accept’ the results to make dialogue honest with India. “Some in Pakistan are complaining about hardening Indian attitudes towards Pakistan. It is result of Kashmir insurgency (1989-2019), Kargil (1999), Parliament attack (2001), Mumbai terror attack (2008), & much more. Accepting that might make dialogue honest & easier,” Husain Haqqani wrote in a post on X. Both the nuclear-armed countries have fought three wars since independence from Britain in 1947. On several instances, like Mumbai attacks, 2001 Parliament attack, the ties between the two nations have worsened. Also, the Kashmir conflict and Pakistan’s continuous terror-sponsoring have fueled enmity between the countries.
30 March,2024 06:01 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the leaders of 30 countries witnessed the 'Bharat Shakti' Tri-Service Exercise. The Indian Army, Indian Navy and Air Force performed a firepower demonstration in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The war exercise displayed the firepower capability of indigenous weapons and the operational readiness of all three services of the Defence forces. The Bharat Shakti exercise, in line with the Aatmanirbharata initiative, showcased India's defence prowess through realistic multi-domain operations. During his visit to Pokhran, PM Modi witnessed India's military might on full display. Along with PM Modi 30 nations witnessed India's power. Watch video
13 March,2024 05:16 PM IST
Indian Army soldiers exhibited unwavering dedication and bravery in harsh winters while carrying out operations and surveillance in the Gurez Sector along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite facing the formidable challenges of freezing temperatures and rugged terrain, these soldiers selflessly serve the nation. The soldiers employ HR-Bino, Telescopic Daylight Sight, 5.56 MM INSAS Rif Passive in Sight, and advanced drones Insight technology. This cutting-edge equipment enables them to overcome significant challenges posed by adverse weather conditions and difficult landscapes. Residing in bunkers along the LoC, these soldiers exhibit unwavering resilience and fortitude, enduring the hardships associated with constant threats of hostilities.
27 January,2024 09:18 PM IST
The Indian Army has decided to bolster its combat capabilities near the Pakistan border in the western desert. In that series, six Apache attack helicopters will be deployed near international borders at a military station in Jodhpur. The Indian Air Force already has a fleet of 22 Apache helicopters deployed at both western and northern borders. The American attack helicopters were deployed in the eastern Ladakh sector soon after the Chinese aggression started in 2020. The original equipment manufacturer Boeing announced in August last year that it had started the production of Apache Helicopters for the Indian Army at its state-of-art facility in the US. The production process builds upon an ongoing collaboration with Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) which plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing of AH-64E fuselages at its cutting-edge facility in Hyderabad.
03 January,2024 01:25 PM IST
Another terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Baramulla has jolted the valley. Some terrorists on Dec 24 opened fire at a retired police officer at Gantmulla in Baramulla. Notably, this J&K terror attack happened a day after an attack on two military vehicles in Rajouri sector which claimed lives of four soldiers. The slain former police officer was identified as Mohd. Shafi, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Terrorists opened fire on the retired police officer while he was offering prayers at a mosque, the police added. The area was cordoned off in the immediate aftermath of the incident, officials said. Meanwhile, additional security forces have been deployed in the Bafliaz area of Poonch district. An operation is underway to nab terrorists in the forest area of Dera ki Gali in the Rajouri sector. Indian Army said that it was conducting an inquiry into the deaths of three civilians in the Poonch-Rajouri sector in the terror attack on Dec 21.
24 December,2023 01:35 PM IST
In a major terror attack, terrorists ambushed an army convoy in J&K’s Rajouri on Dec 21. Four army personnel were killed in action while three others were injured in the terror attack. The terrorists ambushed two army vehicles carrying troops in Thanamandi, Rajouri. The fierce encounter broke out on Dec 21 after a joint search operation was launched on Dec 20 by security forces. Meanwhile, security personnel carried out a search operation in the forest area of Dera ki Gali in Rajouri on Dec 22. Indian Army is using choppers to keep eagles' eye on the rough terrain. Indian Army's White Knight Corps said it salutes the bravery and supreme sacrifice of four soldiers.
22 December,2023 04:24 PM IST | Mumbai
On a day the Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of special status to Jammu & Kashmir, home minister Amit Shah escalated the attack on first PM Jawaharlal Nehru for having erred by delaying J&K’s accession to India, declaring an untimely ceasefire during the 1947 war with Pakistan when Indian Army was close to getting control of entire Kashmir, and taking the issue to the United Nations. Menawhile Rajya Sabha saw a heated debate between Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on December 11 over Kashmir issue and former PM Jawahar Lal Nehru.
12 December,2023 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai
At the HAL Avionics Expo 2023 in Delhi on Dec 07, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated that amid the changing geo-political, geo-economic as well and technological landscape, it is essential that modern militaries are ready to fight. He said, “We all are in the midst of a change and transformation, it’s not only geo-political change but also geo-economic as well as technological changes. In such an era, modern militaries must be ready to fight, while they prepare themselves for future conflicts. To keep pace with this change, the military and scientific community, developers, and entrepreneurs must identify key technological trends so that we remain ahead of the curve.”
07 December,2023 02:23 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
