Manoj Mukund Naravane

Indian Army has advantage over PLA on border: General M M Naravane

'We should negotiate the border from that position of advantage'

Theaterisation will have its unique characteristics, says MM Naravane

MM Naravane on Thursday emphasised on the importance of creating a Theatre Command system, which aims to increase cooperation between the three components of the armed forces

Idea of war: The battlefields are changing

Military is more an instrument of asserting political will. The ultimate objective of war may not always be about controlling territory or land, as Gen M M Naravane (retd) argues

Gen Naravane will be remembered for 'resolute reply' in E Ladakh: Rajnath

The Defence Ministry said his tenure will be remembered for the "resolute reply" to the Northern adversary in Eastern Ladakh and for a determined push towards self-reliance in defence

Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as India's 29th Chief of the Army Staff

Gen Pande, who was serving as the vice chief, became the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to helm the force

Army, Navy chiefs hold seperate talks with US Indo-Pacific commander

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari held separate talks with Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral John Aquilino

Investment in armed forces shouldn't be seen as burden: Army chief Naravane

General Naravane's comments have come at a time when Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a war and there is eastern Ladakh border standoff between India and China

Indian Army chief Gen Naravane meets Singapore's top military leadership

India and Singapore on Tuesday reaffirmed their strong and long-standing defence ties as Indian Army chief General M M Naravane held talks with top Singaporean military leadership and discussed the roadmap to further enhance bilateral military cooperation. The Chief of Army Staff, who is on a three-day visit to the city-state, called on Singapore's Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen, and discussed regional geopolitical developments. In the meeting, "the strong & long-standing bilateral defence relationship between both Nations was reaffirmed," the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) tweeted. Gen Naravane also called on Singapore's Army chief Brigadier General David Neo after inspecting the Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence and discussed "the roadmap to further enhance defence cooperation between both nations," it said. He complimented the Guard for an "impeccable turnout and parade". After meeting the top military leadership, he ...

Indian Army chief, Singapore defence minister discuss military cooperation

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane and Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen met on Tuesday and discussed regional geopolitical developments

Need to open all vistas of Indian society for women: Army chief Naravane

Army Chief General M M Naravane on Wednesday underlined the need to open all vistas of the Indian society, be it the corporate sector or the Army, for women. We will also be having the first batch of women combat pilots graduating later this year, he said at an event of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) here. The Army chief noted that the Indian society cannot take shelter in outdated customs that deny fair play to any gender. We need to open all vistas for women in the Indian society be it corporate sector or the Army, he stated. Women officers have been serving the Indian Army for a long time and we have given them multiple assignments, giving them exposure to various fields, he said. Naravane said women officers will also serve in command roles once their turn comes. Quality is gender-neutral, there are only two types of officers good officers and bad officers, he added.

Ukraine-Russia conflict shows conventional war could happen: Gen Naravane

Russia started a military offensive against Ukraine on February 24 this year.

Gen MM Naravane presents Presidential Colours to four Para battalions

Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane on Wednesday presented Presidential Colours to four parachute battalions at Parachute Regiment Training Centre in Bengaluru.

Army Chief presents 'President's Colours' Nishan to four para battalions

Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday presented the "President's Colours" to four units of the Parachute Regiment

We are alert and prepared for any potential threats, says Army Chief

Chief of the Army Staff General M M Naravane on Wednesday said that the Indian Army is committed to maintain peace and stability at the country's borders

Indian, Saudi army chiefs discuss areas of military collaboration

The chiefs of the Indian Army and Royal Saudi Land Forces held discussions and briefings over areas of collaboration on Tuesday

Indian Army is alive to threats in the cyber domain: Gen Naravane

The Indian Army is alive to the threats in the cyber domain and it has taken a number of steps to consolidate its capabilities to deal with them, Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane said on Thursday.

We are witnessing trailers of future conflicts: Army Chief Naravane

Without naming China and Pakistan, the Chief of Army Staff said that the disputed borders with nuclear-capable neighbours coupled with state-sponsored proxy war were stretching the security apparatus

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.

Will match Chinese on Ladakh frontier, says Army chief M M Naravane

'We have inducted and billeted 25,000 additional troops along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh', said Naravane

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