Indian Army

Army plans skiing trips in high altitude areas to counter China

To counter expansionist China's habit of creeping forward by making small incremental moves, the Indian Army has planned mountaineering expeditions and research studies at high-altitude areas in the northern borders of the country.

Mar 1, 2021

HAL's Indian Multi-Role Helicopter vs Mi-17; see improvements, specs & more [Details]

Air attack, air transport, VIP transport, combat logistics such as troop transport, combat search & rescue, and casualty evacuation operations will be included in the IMRH's expected roles.

Feb 24, 2021

Who is Lt General DP Pandey; the new commander of Srinagar's Chinar Corps

Lt General DP Pandey has held various prestigious staff appointments, including Director in Infantry Directorate and Director, Foreign Division in MI Directorate, IHQ of MoD Army,

Feb 23, 2021

Big push for 'Atmanirbhar in Defence': Army orders Kalyani M4 armoured vehicles from Bharat Forge

It is pertinent to note that originally, M4 has been manufactured by Paramount Group a South African weapons company but Bharat Forge has enhanced the product as per India-specific requirements.

Feb 23, 2021

Keeping Indian soldiers warm in sub-zero temperature; how Sonam Wangchuk found a way [details]

Moreover, a complete 'Make in India' product, the tent will also reduce the use of many tons of kerosene to keep the soldiers warm.

Feb 20, 2021

Indian Army inducts indigenously developed Engineer Mine Plough; here are features

The EMP can clear the tank's path of mines while in the working (ploughing) role by casting them into the outer tread of the ploughs, without detonating them during removal.

Feb 16, 2021

What is Arjun Main Battle Tank; All you need to know

In comparison to its earlier variant, Arjun Mk-1A has undergone 71 improvements, of which 14 were the major upgrades directly requested by the Indian Army

Feb 14, 2021

Breakthrough in LAC stand-off: India, China agree on phased disengagement, says Rajnath

Notably, the defence Minister's statement has come a day after the Chinese Ministry of Defense said that on the southern and northern banks of Pangong Tso, both sides had started to disengage

Feb 11, 2021

In a first, Army canines can detect COVID virus in real time situation

Indian Army has trained canines to detect Covid-19 virus for a quick and a real time situation for easier movements of troops. These canines -- 'Chippiparai' and 'Cocker Spaniel' -- have been deployed at transit camps of the force in Delhi and Chandigarh.

Feb 9, 2021

Who was Gen. K Sundarji; remembering former Army chief who rewrote India's military doctrine

Krishnaswami Sundarji was one of India's most brilliant, ambitious, and at times controversial army chief of staff.

Feb 8, 2021

2 Days after Gen Bajwa's olive branch offer, Pakistan conducts anti-India rally

New Delhi has not yet responded to General Bajwa's statements that only two days ago hinted at making peace and finding a resolution through dialogue

Feb 5, 2021

J&K Police files FIR against two media outlets as army denies pressure on Shopian school

The case is linked to the first-ever Republic Day celebration at a school in the Shopian district, the school officials allegedly told the local news outlets that they were "pressurized by the army" to lend them the school space.

Jan 31, 2021

China delivers CH-4 drones to Pakistan; how India is ready with counter drone warfare

The CH-4 is capable of carrying up to four munitions (weighing 50 kg each) plus an electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) turret with 40 hours of recorded endurance and a cruising speed of 180 knots. See how it fairs against India's drone warfare.

Jan 28, 2021

Indian Army rescues woman, her newborn; carry them for 6km to home in knee-deep snow

This is not the first time Army has been engaged in rescuing locals in the Kashmir valley from such adverse situation

Jan 24, 2021

Alarming! More than 50% of Army personnel under severe stress, finds study

One of the most concerning findings of the study was related to job satisfaction among the Army personnel.

Jan 8, 2021

Who is Major General Gautam Chauhan, first to head Indian Army's human rights cell

For the first time, the Indian Army has appointed a major general rank officer to look into the human rights issue and suggest means to better the track record of the force.

Jan 1, 2021

PLA commander who triggered Ladakh incursion sacked by Xi; India cautious

In New Delhi, the change of guard in the leadership of the Western Theatre Command raised hope that the replacement of General Zhao may not be as aggressively anti-Indian as his predecessor

Dec 21, 2020

Fact-check: No, 25,000 soldiers haven't returned Shaurya Chakra medals in solidarity with farmers

A news report by a Telugu daily has falsely claimed that 25,000 soldiers of the Indian Army have returned their Shaurya Chakra medals in solidarity with the farmers protesting the newly passed farm bills.

Dec 15, 2020

Indian Navy gears up to counter drone menace in high seas, signs deal to buy Israeli SMASH 2000 Plus

The SMASH fire control system puts a precision anti-drone capability at the fingertips of its users, featuring built-in targeting algorithms that can track and hit even very small drones skimming along at high speed, at ranges of up to 120 meters, with the first shot.

Dec 9, 2020

'Treated us in good manner': Two PoK girls thanked Indian Army after being repatriated via J&K's Poonch

Two minor girls, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control (LoC), were repatriated to Pakistan on Monday through the crossing point in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Dec 7, 2020