Page 8 - Latest Updates on Bipin Rawat
CDS favours reform of defence PSUs, exporting some military platforms
Gen Bipin Rawat called for revamping India's defence public sector undertakings and ordnance factories with a focus on improving their work culture and enhancing quality control
 "CDS favours reform of defence PSUs, exporting some military platforms")
Armed forces, GOI committed to Make In India initiative: Bipin Rawat
The Government of India and the Armed Forces have "clearly demonstrated their resolve and commitment" to the Make in India Defence initiative, said Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said
 "Armed forces, GOI committed to Make In India initiative: Bipin Rawat")
Army capable of dealing with Chinese actions in suitable ways: Gen Rawat
India's armed forces are capable of handling aggressive Chinese actions in "best suitable ways", Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat said
Don't take advantage of India's border row with China: Gen Rawat to Pak
we have taken adequate precaution to ensure that any such misadventure by Pakistan is sorted and they are not able to succeed in their mission, the General said
Govt working on setting up a new air defence command by October: Report
The new air defence command will handle certain air assets like missiles of the Indian Army
 "Govt working on setting up a new air defence command by October: Report")
Armed forces committed to hand-hold domestic defence industry: Gen Rawat
Armed forces are committed to hand-hold the domestic industry in developing military platforms and equipment to make the country self reliant in defence manufacturing, Gen Bipin Rawat said
Military option in Ladakh entails hard choices for both India and China
For both India and China, the most likely option appears to be a freezing of the status quo
 "Military option in Ladakh entails hard choices for both India and China")
Military option to deal with China still on if diplomacy fails: Gen Rawat
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops are sitting at various disputed and friction points along the Line of Actual Control
India has 'military options' to deal with Chinese if talks fail: CDS Rawat
CDS General Bipin Rawat stated that India has "military options" to deal with the Chinese on the issue of transgressions if talks between both the countries at the military
Rajnath Singh, NSA Doval, CDS Rawat review Ladakh standoff situation
Talks between India and China remain deadlocked and now the bigger problem is logistics. India has to move around three additional formations to reinforce the border
 "Rajnath Singh, NSA Doval, CDS Rawat review Ladakh standoff situation")
CDS briefs Parliament on LAC; says armed forces ready for long haul: Report
Gen Rawat appeared confident and clearly conveyed to the panel that the armed forces are prepared for a long haul in the region, they said. The PAC is headed by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
 "CDS briefs Parliament on LAC; says armed forces ready for long haul: Report")
Permanent commission for women officers but fight for combat roles still on
The IAF has operationalised eight women fighter pilots. And the navy permits women officers onboard warships, even when they sail into battle
 "Permanent commission for women officers but fight for combat roles still on")
Rajnath Singh witnesses para dropping skills of Armed Forces at Stakna, Leh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane on Friday arrived at Stakna, Leh to witness para dropping skills of the Armed Forces
 "Rajnath Singh witnesses para dropping skills of Armed Forces at Stakna, Leh")
Rajnath, CDS to attend DAC meet for speeding up procurement of weapons
"The meeting is being held to speed up the procurement of weapons systems and ammunition for the armed forces," said a defence official
Rajnath Singh to meet CDS, three service chiefs on current situation on LAC
As part of the first phase of disengagement, Chinese troops have moved back from Finger 4 to Finger 5
 "Rajnath Singh to meet CDS, three service chiefs on current situation on LAC")
Ladakh standoff: Enemies saw fire and fury of our soldiers, says PM Modi
No party should engage in action to escalate situation: China
 "Ladakh standoff: Enemies saw fire and fury of our soldiers, says PM Modi")
Galwan Valley face-off: India changes rules of engagement at LAC
Sources said the government had asked the Army to adopt a different tactical approach in guarding the border - the LAC - with China.
 "Galwan Valley face-off: India changes rules of engagement at LAC")
India-China border dispute: Capable of giving a fitting reply, says PM Modi
The Indian government's strong message to China was also conveyed during a telephonic conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
 "India-China border dispute: Capable of giving a fitting reply, says PM Modi")
After Galwan Valley clash, Indian Army, Navy, Air Force put on high alert
The Indian Navy has also been asked to raise its alert level in the Indian Ocean Region where the Chinese Navy has been making regular forays
 "After Galwan Valley clash, Indian Army, Navy, Air Force put on high alert")
Rajnath meets CDS, chiefs, EAM over developments in Galwan Valley, Ladakh
An Indian Army officer and two soldiers were killed in Ladakh's Galwan Valley on Monday night during "violent face off" with Chinese troops
 "Rajnath meets CDS, chiefs, EAM over developments in Galwan Valley, Ladakh")
