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Ladakh shows India needs a light tank to arm itself in high altitudes

Light tanks offer utility not just on the high-altitude Sino-Indian border, but on the mountain border with Pakistan in J&K as well

Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with eternal flame at National War Memorial

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal B R Krishna presided over the ceremony

Army seeks help from PLA to locate, return missing youth

Arunachal Pradesh's MP Tapir Gao said on Wedne­sday PLA on Tuesday abducted a 17-year-old boy from inside Upper Siang district

Army Chief Naravane dons new combat uniform during visit to Eastern Command

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane donned the new combat uniform during a recent visit to the Eastern Command area where he reviewed the operational preparedness.

Indian Army signs contract with pvt sector aimed at 'Atmanirbhar Defence'

The Indian Army on Tuesday signed its first contract worth Rs 96 crore with Anadron Systems Pvt Ltd under Make-II for Maneuverable Expendable Aerial Target.

Army Day parade: Indian Army unveils new climate friendly combat uniform

The Indian Army on Saturday unveiled a new combat uniform that is comfortable, climate friendly and features a digital disruptive pattern. A contingent of commandos of Parachute regiment, wearing the new uniforms, took part in the Army Day parade that was conducted at the Cariappa ground here. The uniform, which features a mix of colours including olive and earthen, has been designed taking into considerations aspects like areas of deployment of the troops and climatic conditions in which they operate. The new uniform has been designed after analysing combat uniforms of armies of various other countries, in association with National Institute of Fashion Technology, sources said. This uniform is more comfortable and it would be worn in all types of terrains, they said. The digital disruptive pattern is designed with help of computer aid, they said. The shirt in the new uniform does not have to be tucked in the trouser, the sources said. The shirt in the old uniform had to be tucke

Won't let any attempt to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Joint efforts at various levels led to disengagement in many areas. which is a constructive step, says General Naravane on eastern Ladakh standoff

Army will remain central in securing national interests: Rajnath Singh

The Indian Army will remain central to securing the national interests as India grows in stature and strength, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

Army Day: Army's selfless service, dedication is an inspiration, says Shah

Shah said he bow to the indomitable courage and valour of brave soldiers and that their selfless service, dedication and commitment towards the country is an inspiration for every Indian

PM Narendra Modi praises Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day

On the occasion of Army Day on Saturday, P Modi lauded the Indian Army, saying it is known for bravery and professionalism.

Nagaland killings: Appropriate action would be taken, says Army Chief

Gen Naravane said the Army's Court of Inquiry ordered into the incident is expected to submit its findings in a day or two

Resolved to show 'zero tolerance' to terror: Army chief Naravane

The Indian Army is resolved to show "zero tolerance" to terrorism and is committed to extracting "dire costs" for it, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Wednesday

Army gave robust reply to China's try to change status quo: Gen Naravane

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General M.M. Naravane said on Wednesday that the armys response to Chinese attempts to change status quo was very robust.

China confirms 14th round of Sino-India military-level talks on Jan 12

China said on Tuesday that the current situation on the border areas with India was "stable"

Automobile, white goods worth Rs 6,185 crore sold through CSD's website

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had on January 8 last year launched this website for the online sale of 'AFD-1' class items

Indian Army conducts training exercise with IAF's Apache attack helicopters

The Indian Army brigade under the Rising Star Corps conducted an integrated training exercise with Apache attack helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF), they informed on Thursday.The Operational parameters of joint manoeuvres were successful, the Indian Army said."An Indian Army brigade under Rising Star Corps conducted an integrated training exercise with Apache attack helicopters of IAF. Operational parameters of joint manoeuvres and communication between Apaches, armoured fighting vehicles and infantry were successfully validated," Indian Army said.

Mehbooba Mufti targets Centre over reports of land transfer to Army

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday claimed allocation of huge tracts of land to the armed forces in tourist areas of Jammu and Kashmir confirmed the intention of the Centre to "convert Jammu & Kashmir into a military garrison". The former chief minister was reacting to reports in a section of the media about 50 hectares of land being transferred to the Army under the Strategic Areas Act in Gulmarg and Sonamarg areas of Kashmir. "Allocating thousands of kanals to armed forces that too in tourist areas confirms GOIs intention to convert J&K into a military garrison. Under the 'state land' pretext, our land is up for grabs & to add insult to injury locals are being evicted from their homes," Mehbooba tweeted.

Indian Army's uniform over the years as its new one debuts on January 15

To ensure security, there'll be tight restrictions on the manufacture, supply of the NIFT-designed disruptive pattern battle dress uniform

Photos of Indian Army hoisting national flag at Galwan Valley on NY surface

Photographs of Indian Army troops holding a large tricolour in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley as part of New Year celebrations were released on Tuesday by sources in the security establishment

Centre's silence over Galwan harming Army's morale: Congress

A purported video of Chinese soldiers celebrating the New Year at a location near Galwan Valley region was released recently