Indian Army

Faulty OFB shell damages Indian Army's US-made howitzer during Pokhran field test

This is the third time in four months that a prototype artillery gun was being tested by the military and prior to induction had its barrel damaged due the defective High Explosive shells from OFB.

Sep 13, 2017

Don't put words in my mouth, didn't mention CAG report even once: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman had reportedly described the CAG report as "factually wrong" on Sunday and asserted that the defence forces did not have any dearth of ammunition.

Sep 11, 2017

Return from PoK was the most difficult part, says major who led the surgical strike

The major spoke about the surgical strikes in a new book titled 'India's Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military Heroes'.

Sep 11, 2017

Over 100 Indian Army officers move Supreme Court over 'discrimination and injustice' in promotion

The plea states that serviced corps along with combat arms would not be deployed in the operational areas if equality in promotion is not granted.

Sep 11, 2017

Indian Army to induct 800 women into military police for the first time

Indian Army will recruit around 52 women every year.

Sep 9, 2017

NSCN(K) terrorist killed, Army jawan injured in anti-terror op along India-Myanmar border

The anti-terror operation, which began at 7:30 am on Monday, is still underway in the heavily forested area of Longding district in Arunachal Pradesh.

Sep 4, 2017

57,000 army personnel will be redeployed in a major overhaul: Arun Jaitley

Of the 99 recommendations suggested by the Lt Gen Db Shekatkar (retd) committee, the defence ministry has accepted 65 after consultations with all the stakeholders.

Aug 30, 2017

Maximum damage: Was India's Doklam 'win' predicated on Army firepower?

The government negotiated the settlement from a position of strength. The Army had engulfed the entire area and "had made enough provisions to neutralise the Chinese forces".

Aug 30, 2017

BSF chief's open challenge: Walk into any post, anytime and check quality of food

Border Security Force Director General KK Sharma blames ISI for using the jawan's video to demoralise troops.

Aug 28, 2017

Doklam standoff may be the first of many incidents with China: Indian Army chief

The Doklam standoff with China near the tri-junction with Bhutan may be the first of many such incidents for India, Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Saturday. Read to know more.

Aug 27, 2017

Death toll in Dera Sacha Sauda violence touches 36; HC notifies Rohtak jail for court sitting

Thirty deaths have been reported in Panchkula, while six persons have died in Sirsa town, where the headquarters of the Dera sect is located.

Aug 26, 2017

Indian Navy eyes over 200 helicopters worth $5 billion amid rising tensions with China

The Request For Information was issued for 111 Naval Utility Helicopters and 123 Naval Multi-role Helicopters with anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

Aug 23, 2017

Indian army to update T-90 battle tanks with third generation missile system

Russian T-90s are an important cog in Indian Army's offensive formations.

Aug 20, 2017

AC jackets for Indian Special Forces soon: Manohar Parrikar

He said there were other capabilities at which the Tejas fared better than many of the best planes in the world.

Aug 20, 2017

Indian Army to get 6 Apache attack helicopters in Rs 4,100-crore deal

Indian Army is all set to get six Apache attack helicopters from US-based manufacturer Boeing, in a move that will greatly modernise and enhance its offensive capabilities. Read to know more.

Aug 17, 2017

Indian Army likely to deploy robots to fight terrorism, stone-pelting in Kashmir

The defence ministry has approved a proposal for the requirement of 544 robots, making way for the indigenous development of such machines to fight against terrorism in the state.

Aug 13, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 soldiers dead, 3 injured in Shopian encounter

While one soldier was martyred on Saturday, August 12, during a gunfight with militants in Awneera village, the other died on Sunday, August 13.

Aug 13, 2017

310 soldiers committed suicide in last 3 years; is stress killing Indian Army jawans?

The Indian Army loses more than 100 soldiers in the form of suicide and fratricide (to kill a fellow soldier or superior) cases annually.

Aug 9, 2017

Amid Sikkim standoff, Defence Ministry seeks extra Rs 20,000 cr to be battle-ready

The "urgent" requirement for the additional money comes amid the military standoff between India and China in the Doklam region of Sikkim which has now entered its eighth week.

Aug 9, 2017

After Malabar 2017, India and US prepare for 'Yudh Abhyas' military drill in September

The finalisation of Yudh Abhyas that will be held at Joint-Base Lewis McChord comes at a time when India and China remain locked in a border standoff near Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet trijunction.

Aug 8, 2017