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Hopeful of solution; ready for any event: Army chief on Ladakh standoff

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Tuesday said he was hopeful that India and China will be able to reach an agreement to resolve the eastern Ladakh standoff

Indian Army soft-pedals light tank of DRDO-L&T for China border

L&T is looking to complete delivery of its contract for 100 K-9 Vajra tracked guns by February, well ahead of schedule

India allows captured People's Liberation Army soldier to return to China

A Chinese soldier, who was apprehended by the Indian Army in eastern Ladakh three days ago, was handed back to China on Monday, official sources said

Western Army commander reviews operational preparedness of Kharga Corps

Lieutenant General Singh was received at the corps base by Lieutenant General S S Mahal, General Officer Commanding, Kharga Corps

Best of BS Opinion: Army's pivot to the north, an attack on America & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Army's pivot to the north

An overhaul of an Indian strike corps' operational role constitutes a strategic signal that will resonate equally in Beijing and Rawalpindi

Gen Rawat reviews India's military readiness for 2nd day in AP border areas

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat took stock of India's security preparedness in several forward bases near the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh on the second day of his visit

Army inks deal to procure 12 patrol boats for surveillance of Pangong lake

Official sources said the boats are being procured for surveillance of Pangong lake as well as other water bodies in mountainous areas

3-month extension given to defence forces for emergency weapon acquisition

The defence forces have been buying a number of spares, weapons, missiles and systems

Akash missile sale cleared, govt to approach China-wary nations

Focus will be on high-value defence platforms to achieve target of $5-billion annual exports

A wobbly first year for the CDS

Deep and candid introspection is warranted for the Chief of Defence Staff to have a tangible impact on military reforms

Israel's sales pitch to India: Our artillery gun to support 'Make in India'

Business Standard has reviewed the letter, which was signed last Tuesday by Brigadier General Yair Kulas, director of Sibat - the Israeli defence ministry agency in charge of defence exports

Army organises cultural event Jashn-e-Baramulla, Ameesha Patel takes part

The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army organised the cultural event Jashn-e-Baramulla to promote the talent of youth

Fifty years of India's conflicts

Book review of Full Spectrum: India's Wars 1972-2020

Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Baramulla

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of Baramulla district in early morning hours of Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Police said

Army chief awards troops deployed at Rezang La, Rechen La heights, LAC

General Manoj Mukund Naravane gave 12 Chief's Commendation Cards to troops deployed in the icy heights on the Line of Actual Control

'Time waste': Rahul Gandhi walks out of defence panel meet in protest

Panel on defence on Wednesday discussed soldiers' rank badges and uniforms for over an hour, over the objections of several members who demanded the committee focus on matters of strategic importance

Indian army kills two Pak soldiers along LoC opposite J&K's Naushera

Indian Army killed two Pakistan Army soldiers along the Line of Control opposite the Naushera sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, sources said

Israeli firm Elbit Systems offers to build 70% of artillery guns in India

That is significantly higher indigenisation than the 50 per cent required for "Make in India" projects

Army Chief General Naravane leaves for 6-day tour of UAE, Saudi Arabia

The visit by the Army chief is seen as a reflection of India's growing strategic ties with the two countries