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Army Strengthening Mountain Strikes Corps
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army is adding about 10,000 more troops to its only mountain strike corps responsible for offensive operations along the China frontier, bolstering its deployments along the northern borders. The Mountain Strike Corps’ strengthening is part of the force’s efforts to shift its attention away from the western front with Pakistan and concentrate more towards the Chinese frontier. According to government sources, an established Division formation in the Eastern sector of about 10,000 troops has been assigned to the 17 Mountain Strike Corps headquartered in West Bengal’s Panagarh. “The Centre cleared the Mountain Strike Corps about a
Rafale Deal: Dassault Paid 1 mn Euros to ‘Middleman’
NEW DELHI: During the Rafale negotiations, a middleman made millions by leaking sensitive defence ministry information. According to the third and final part of the French news portal Mediapart’s investigation into the Rafale jets contract, businessman Sushen Gupta and his intermediaries obtained “several million Euros” from Dassault and its affiliates. As a result, Gupta and his proxies “leaked classified material,” including crucial documents from the Indian defence ministry about the Indian negotiating team’s positions and claims that it was likely to make during the talks. Sushen Gupta worked as a middleman for Dassault Aviation and its industrial partner Thales for
‘Pak Army Offered Moratorium on Kashmir Fighting’
NEW DELHI: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Pakistan’s army chief, told India’s national security advisor, S Jaishankar that he was willing to announce a cease-fire in Kashmir. The Pakistan Army chief “has opened talks with nemesis India to negotiate an eventual meeting between the neighbouring countries’ prime ministers,” according to a newspaper. General Bajwa of Pakistan told India’s national security advisor Ajit Doval that he was “prepared to announce a moratorium on fighting in Kashmir,” according to the article. However, the Pakistani military’s public relations arm ruled out the possibility of Bajwa promising a cease-fire. “It’s a bunch of lies,” a
India-Russia Vow to Enhance Defence Cooperation
NEW DELHI: Despite US pressure on Moscow to reduce defence procurement, India and Russia agreed to extend defence cooperation not only in procurement but also in the exploration of the possibility of “additional” Russian military equipment production in India. Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, was in New Delhi for a working visit, where he held bilateral talks with his counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. “Under the ‘Make in India’ concept, we addressed future and additional manufacturing of Russian military equipment in India. So far, I haven’t seen any differences in our Indian partners and friends “After talks with Jaishankar,
Air Chief Marshal lays Stress on Optimum Utilization of AI
MUMBAI: Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria laid stress on the optimum utilization of artificial intelligence that can drastically transform the way, in which wars are fought and won. Indian Air Force has started the process of harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence for training and threat monitoring purposes. The scope of its applications are being expanded by Air Force and will soon start the process of utilizing Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of data and intelligence fusion, maintenance as well as in its decision support system. “Artificial intelligence (AI) has the ability to completely transform the way we prepare for
Militarisation of Tibet & its Implications for India
NEW DELHI: If the churning rumour mills are to be believed, then China is planning to quickly militarise Tibet which, within a few years, will become a centre of long-term pressure on India. To counter the Chinese military presence in Tibet that can pose a long-term potential threat, India needs a much-improved strategic border defence infrastructure. China’s recently released 14th Five Year Plan and the Long Range Objectives – 2035 indicate a troubled and perhaps treacherous period in India-China relations that lies ahead. China is also planning to construct a massive dam on the Great Bend on the Yarlung Tsangpo
Army to Obtain 155/52 Calibre Mounted Gun System
BENGALURU: The Indian Army is preparing to induct the 155/52 Calibre Mounted Gun System to boost its firepower. Artillery helps in winning battles! Judicious use of artillery can shower death on the troops in the open and also destroy bunkers with deadly accuracy. This was clearly evident in Kargil where the Indian Artillery pulverized Pakistan bunkers, kept their heads down and made the task of assaulting Indian infantry easier. Artillery modernisation is a top priority! To add an extra edge to the Indian Army’s artillery, the move to procure 155/52 Calibre Mounted Gun System has been set into motion. Request
TATA/DRDO WhAP for Optimized Survivability
MUMBAI: TATA/DRDO Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) is being recognized as India’s First Infantry Combat Vehicle. The vehicle has been designed sophisticatedly for optimized survivability, all-terrain performance, and improved lethality and needed for quick movement of troops. The vehicle has been meticulously tested to perform in adverse terrain and circumstances, including high altitude areas. It has the capacity to transport nearly a dozen personnel and utilized as a surveying vehicle, infantry carrier, or logistics carrier. The major aim for developing WhAP and its rigorous testing is to ensure high mobility, firepower and safeguard the forces during their missions. The WhAP with
Aerospace & Defence Industry to Reach $70 bn by 2030
NEW DELHI: Defence sector has been earmarked as a priority segment under the ‘Aatm Nirbhar Bharat’ campaign, which not only contributes to external and internal peace and strengthens security mechanism but also contributes towards the socio-economic development of the country. By 2030, India’s aerospace and defence industry is estimated to reach a market valuation of around $70 billion. Against this backdrop, playing a pivotal role in achieving the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat as well as Make in India is the start-up ecosystem. According to government data, India has around 194 start-ups in the defence-tech space that are leveraging new-age technologies
Nod for Purchase of 12 LUH from HAL
NEW DELHI: Indian Armed Forces has given the nod for purchase of indigenous light utility helicopter (LUH) and placed an order for 12 choppers, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Delivery of indigenous light utility helicopter (LUH) is expected by August next year. These indigenous light utility helicopters (LUH) have already proved their mettle and demonstrated their capability of operating in all kinds of environments and high altitude operations, including at the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) airstrip on the China border. With an eye on China and Pakistan, a light utility helicopter (LUH) will be a shot in the arm of
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