Indian Army: News
#DefenseDiaries: How the indigenous Netra AEW&CS watches over Indian skies
Earlier today, the Indian Air Forces (IAF) first indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS), christened 'Netra', successfully completed its first air-to-air refueling.
Pervez Musharraf says he's the "biggest supporter" of Lashkar-e-Taiba
Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf has admitted to being the "biggest supporter" of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its founder Hafiz Saeed.
Major Akshay Girish: Remembering the 2016 J&K attack martyr
"If life is not measured in the number of breaths taken, but in moments that take our breath away, Akshay lived much longer than most others," said Major Akshay Girish's mother, Meghna.
India asks troops to uninstall Chinese apps over security concerns
Amid reports about Chinese apps being used to steal user data, India has asked its troops along the 4,057km-long LAC to uninstall 42 apps including WeChat, Truecaller, UC News and UC Browser and format their smartphones.
Major Sandeep: Remembering the braveheart martyred during 26/11 attacks
"I don't want to die an ordinary death. When I go, the whole nation will remember me." These were Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's words to his father.
Student allegedly expelled from school after rape complaint against armyman
A teenager in Maharashtra's Latur has alleged she was expelled from her school after she filed a rape complaint against an armyman.
#DefenseDiaries: Prithvi is India's first 'Made-in-India' and 'Made-by-India' ballistic missile
The debate continues to rage on the need for greater indigenization of India's military arsenal.
#DefenseDiaries: Why are the Andaman & Nicobar Islands strategically important?
The Indian military conducted a major exercise in the Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Islands from November 20 to 24.
23-year-old jawan found dead in South Kashmir
The bullet-riddled body of a 23-year-old Territorial Army jawan was found in the Shopian district of South Kashmir today.
#DefenseDiaries: India's Ka-226T helicopter is a jack of all trades
200 Kamov Ka-226T light-utility helicopters are being acquired and will be assembled by India under a $1 billion agreement in 2015.
#DefenseDiaries: Why the Su-30MKI is the backbone of the IAF
Recently, a modified Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet test-fired a supersonic BrahMos-A Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM).
#DefenseDiaries: Why the IAF loves the Mirage-2000 fighter jets
The French-made Dassault Mirage-2000 is undoubtedly one of Indian Air Force's (IAF) most versatile and deadliest aircraft.
Defense Ministry scraps $500mn deal for Israeli anti-tank missiles
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) has decided to cancel the $500 million deal Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) for the Indian Army.
J&K: Five terrorists killed in gunfight in Bandipora
In a major victory for Indian forces, five terrorists have been gunned down in an ongoing encounter in Jammu & Kashmir's Bandipora district.
Nirmala Sitharaman: No sir, memsaab, madam, call me Raksha Mantri
India's army officials were confused: How do you address the country's first woman defense minister?
Indian military unveils joint training doctrine to boost tri-service integration
After finalizing a joint war doctrine earlier this year, The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force have prepared a joint training doctrine.
#DefenseDiaries: Why is Indian Army unhappy with the Arjun tank?
Last week, the Indian Army issued a preliminary tender to global arms manufacturers for 1,770 future ready combat vehicles (FRCVs) or futuristic tanks.
#DefenseDiaries: Indian Army's Gorkha Rifles celebrates 200 years of service
The Indian Army's 9th Gorkha Rifles (GR) regiment is celebrating 200 years of its raising with a grand two-day function.
#DefenseDiaries: Shamsher, IAF's lethal deep penetrating strike fighter
The Indian Air Force (IAF) possesses several multirole-combat aircraft.
#DefenseDiaries: India tests Nirbhay cruise missile, here's why it matters
After two back-to-back failures, India successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenous 1,000-km ranged subsonic Nirbhay cruise missile.
Army Chief: Time for Bharat Ratna for Field Marshal Cariappa
Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said the late Field Marshal KM Cariappa deserves to be awarded the Bharat Ratna.
#DefenseDiaries: C-130J Super Hercules, IAF's versatile workhorse
Recently, the Indian Air Force landed its Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport plane on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.
Mudhols first Indian dogs to be inducted into the army
Our desi Mudhol hounds are all set to become the first Indian canine breed to be inducted into the army.
Indian Army's mega Rs. 40,000cr modern weapon procurement plan finalized
Indian Army has finalized a Rs. 40,000cr infantry modernization plan to procure new weapons to replace its aging, obsolete ones.
Indian Army court-martials soldier who crossed LoC during surgical strikes
The Indian Army has court-martialed Chandu Babulal Chavan, a Rashtriya Rifles soldier who crossed across the LoC during last year's surgical strikes.
Separatists reject Centre's calls for dialogue over J&K violence
The separatist Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has hardened its stance saying they won't accept anything less than freedom from India.
Should India focus more on enhancing its air power?
Yesterday, at least 16 Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft landed on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in a rare exercise demonstrating its versatility and might.
Bofors: Did Rajiv Gandhi sabotage investigation? CBI wants to re-probe
If the CBI's wish is granted, the probe into the Bofors scandal, which has haunted Congress since three decades, might be reopened soon.
Indian military to soon get special-forces, cyber and space divisions
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) is expected to announce the raising of three new tri-service agencies for cyber warfare, space and special operations.
J&K's Kupwara: Soldier accused of braid-chopping thrashed
J&K's Kupwara town is in a restive state after a soldier was beaten up by a mob on the suspicion that he was involved in a braid-chopping incident. The soldier is now in a stable state.
Army seeks "Lego-like" modular bunkers to protect against enemy fire
The Indian Army is reportedly looking to induct "Lego-like modular portable, bullet and blast-proof bunkers" to guard the nation's borders against China and Pakistan's assertiveness, the Economic Times has reported.
India not weak anymore; China understood India's strength: Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh asserted India's borders are "completely safe" and that China has understood India's power.
Doklam effect: Army rushes to upgrade infrastructure along the LAC
Following the Doklam standoff, the Indian Army has rushed to upgrade infrastructure along the Sino-Indian border to prepare for similar encounters.
Report: Pak builds new underground facility to store nuclear weapons
Pakistan reportedly has a stockpile of around 140 nuclear weapons and is now building underground tunnels for their storage.
2 IAF commandoes martyred, 2 terrorists killed in J&K encounter
Two Garud commandoes of the Indian Air Force (IAF) have been killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Hajin area of Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
Every three days, one military jawan commits suicide
R. Narendra, a young Indian Army soldier committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle while on duty in South Kashmir's Anantnag on October 8.
Flights carrying soldiers' bodies may observe 30 seconds of silence
Passengers traveling in Indian planes carrying the mortal remains of military personnel martyred in combat may soon be requested to observe 30 seconds of silence.
Retired Assamese Army veteran asked to prove his Indian citizenship
A retired Indian Army officer hailing from Assam has been asked to prove his Indian citizenship by the Assamese Police.
One year on, what did the surgical strikes achieve?
On Friday, India marks the first anniversary of the surgical strikes mounted by Indian Army special-forces across the Line of Control (LoC) into Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Operation Arjun: BSF targets Pak officers' properties over ceasefire violation
The Border Security Force has reportedly targeted residences and farms of serving and former Pakistani army officers located near the border under 'Operation Arjun'.