The Army has for the first time inducted a DRDO-built, low-cost vehicle to detect attacks on the country using nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) weapons.The indigenous vehicle, developed by DRDO’..Read More
With the third generation anti-tank Nag missile proving its lethality in the final user trials being conducted in the deserts of Rajasthan, a top missile scientist of the Defence Research and Developm..Read More
Preparing to deal with Mumbai attacks-like terror sieges, the Indian Army has started training its units deployed at various places considered as potential terrorist targets, according to DD India."We..Read More
Taking the first step towards acquiring network-centric warfare capabilities, the Army is all set to induct a computerised command and control system to integrate its artillery weapon operations.Known..Read More
DRDO is all set to deliver sixteen Arjun MBTs will be handed over to the Army on May 25, reports Press Trust of India quoting DRDO sources in Chennai.K Sridhar, DRDO scientist and spokesperson for the..Read More
India Tuesday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable 'Agni-II' missile with a strike range of upto 3,000 kms from a launch pad off Orissa's coast.The test of the indigenously built..Read More
Defence scientists are preparing for a user's trial of surface-to-surface Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM), Agni-II, from the defence base off the Orissa coast this week. The indigen..Read More
Army today said that its troops along with the Navy and Coast Guard are on alert along the southern coastline to prevent LTTE cadres from entering Indian territory."Coast Guard and the Indian Navy for..Read More
With two major infiltration bids along the Line of Control in the last month, Army today said it had "redeployed" its troops and increased surveillance capabilities to prevent the terrorists' fro..Read More
Supersonic BrahMos cruise missile Block II was tested today with a striking range of 290 km, successfully hit its target during a test at the Pokhran firing range today, DRDO officials said. "The miss..Read More
The country's premier agency in the aviation sector, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) will be handing over NISHANT, it's first indigenously made Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to ..Read More
Lieutenant General SPS Dhillon, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (IS&T) addressed the contingent of 2 DOGRA INFANTRY BATTALION GROUP today here. The unit has been earmarked to represent the country in the U..Read More
The Indian Army will conduct head-to-head "comparative trials" of the indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT), under development for over three decades, and the Russian-built T-90 tanks in June. This ..Read More
Facing a shortage of about 11,300 officers, the Indian Army is planning to start a second Officers Training Academy (OTA) on the lines of its Chennai-based institution, to increase the intake, Army ch..Read More
Noting that Pakistan has moved troops towards border with India, Army chief General Deepak Kapoor today said New Delhi has kept all options open, including the "fighting option" as a last resort.Kapoo..Read More
Less than two months after a series of terrorist attacks on the people of India, senior officials from the U.S. Army, Pacific, joined by the Marine Forces Pacific and Special Operations Command, Pacif..Read More
Facing an acute shortage of officers, the Indian Army is now considering increasing intake from the National Cadets Corps (NCC) into the Indian Military Academy at Dehradun, a senior official said Mon..Read More
The army will soon introduce an entry-level personality test for aspiring personnel to eliminate candidates with negative traits in a measure aimed at cutting down the number of suicides and fratricid..Read More
With the armed forces insisting on a pay hike, the government has said it is "very difficult" to maintain a balance in salaries of government servants doing varied jobs. "It is a very difficult exerci..Read More
With technology having assumed an important role in warfare, concerted efforts are on to equip the army with computer networks that can effectively perform even in the testing surroundings of a battle..Read More
Taking the thaw in military-to-military relations between them a notch higher, India and China on Friday agreed to hold their next joint army exercise at Belgaum in Karnataka this December.The fortnig..Read More
After the Royal Marines, the US marines will also be holding a joint military exercise with the Indian Army in Ladakh. US Army Chief General George Casey along with his Indian counterpart Deepak Kapoo..Read More
In a major step to improve career mobility in the Armed Forces, the Union Cabinet today created 1,896 posts in the higher ranks of the three services — Army, Navy and Air Force. The measures would ena..Read More
The country's defence forces have convinced the Government they deserve a better deal in their salaries. The Government on Wednesday announced it would soon issue a notification on revised pay sc..Read More
Two Indian Air Force transport squadrons based here are actively involved in providing succor to flood-hit Bihar, having airlifted 200 tonnes of relief material in round-the-clock operations."A total ..Read More
With floods causing havoc in eastern parts of the country, the Centre today rushed 16 additional Army columns comprising about 2,000 men and 141 Navy divers to Bihar and 400 Army men to Assam to step ..Read More
The Centre today rushed one army column and three army medical teams to Bihar to assist the state government in carrying out relief measures in the flood-hit areas as the National Crisis Management C..Read More
Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor, is undertaking a four days tour to UK from 01 to 04 September 2008. India shares good bilateral and strategic relations with UK that are multifaceted and have been st..Read More
For the first time, an Indian Army General is set to take over command of the country's strategic forces and nuclear arsenal.
Lt-Gen Balraj Singh Nagal will take over command of the country&#..Read More
With swollen rivers continuing to cause devastation in 11 districts of Bihar, an army helicopter today began airdropping relief material in the worst-hit Supaul district of the Kosi region.Nearly 700,..Read More
India and Singapore signed a Bilateral Agreement, here today for the conduct of joint Army Training and Exercises in India. Defence Secretary Shri Vijay Singh signed the agreement on behalf of Governm..Read More
India is just a step closer to having women as permanent commissioned officers in its armed forces, with the tri-services giving their consent to a proposal from the government in this regard."The arm..Read More
In yet another breach of the bilateral ceasefire, a posse of Pakistan army soldiers intruded into the Indian side of the Line of Control in the Lipa sector in north Kashmir Kupwara district, and resor..Read More
Pakistani troops today fired heavily at Indian forces at a forward post in Krishna Ghatti sector in Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said here. However, the Indian troops exercised restraint and..Read More
In a desperate bid to save the main battle tank (MBT) Arjun it has developed, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had suggested a joint assessment of the vehicle with the Indian A..Read More
A delegation of Russian Ground Forces officers will learn about training troops for mountain warfare during a two-week trip to India that started on Monday, a spokesman for the Russian military said.D..Read More
India today said it was deliberating on additional security measures for its missions abroad in the wake of the suicide attack on its embassy in Kabul."We are deliberating on certain additional measur..Read More
The Indian Army has indicated it would place no more orders than 124 already made to Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi, sounding the death knell of the DRDO project. "Army will no more place orders for Ar..Read More
India needs to be wary of a rapidly modernising Chinese military as it could affect the country's security in the long run, India's army chief said on Thursday. The world's two most pop..Read More
A hike of about 10 per cent in the annual defence budget this year notwithstanding, India's defence planning has been hit by inflation hovering at 11 per cent, Army chief General Deepak Kapoor sa..Read More
The Indian army said it has not suspended counterinsurgency operations against an armed terror group in northeastern Assam state. The army said its operations against the rebels of militant group Unit..Read More
India's first Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, who is credited with crafting the campaign that led to the creation of Bangladesh after the 1971 war with Pakistan, passed awa..Read More
Russia and India have agreed to exchange knowledge in the training of mountain troops as part of an extensive military cooperation program, an aide to Russia's Ground Forces commander said on Tu..Read More
Set to make forays in use of space applications, the Indian Army will take a leaf out of US forces' experience to train its officers in optimizing the effective use of space-based resources to me..Read More
India successfully tested its nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Prithvi missile from a test range in eastern Orissa state on Friday, defense officials said. Prithvi, which means the earth in Hindi, i..Read More
In view of the increasing burden on the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), the cabinet Thursday approved an additional 117 senior-level posts in in the Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps and Arm..Read More
The Indian Army's Northern Command is set to hold a medical conference on handling emergencies caused by counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir, which has been battling terrorism for ..Read More
The terror infrastructure in Pakistan is still operational and the neighboring country is harboring militants, a top army officer said on Tuesday."The terror infrastructure is intact in Pakistan for t..Read More
Army today proposed a substantial hike ranging from 100 to 200 per cent in the newly created military service pay (MSP) for personnel below officer rank (PBOR) and its extension to the higher ranks. A..Read More
Guarding the borders, battling militants and training for blitzkrieg battles is just not enough now. Facing mounting attacks in the virtual world, the Indian Army is now gearing up for battles in the ..Read More
An indigenous main battle tank (MBT) that has been in the development for nearly 36 years has failed to deliver at the just-concluded winter trials, the Indian Army has told a key parliamentary panel...Read More
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will manufacture 187 of the 384 light helicopters the Indian military requires. But the Indian Army has "put its foot down" against the move, saying the state-owned com..Read More
Agni-1, India's workhorse missile with a range of 700 km, has attained full operational capability following a successful test-fire from the Wheeler Island, off Orissa coast on Sunday.At 10.15 a...Read More
The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force jointly executed the Air Land Battle doctrine at Pokharan Field Firing Ranges during Exercise "Brazen Chariots" Yesterday. This doctrine is based on manoeuvre ..Read More
BAE Systems and Singapore Technologies (ST) Kinetics are to submit bids by 7 April to supply the Indian Army with 140 ultra-light 155 mm/39 cal howitzers. However, the two systems are not scheduled to..Read More
The Indian Army intends to double its fleet of attack and other types of helicopters to 500 by 2020, a spokesman for the country's Ground Forces said on Monday. An Indian Army colonel told a semi..Read More
Breaking away from the traditional approach, the Indian Army together with the Indian Air Force is set to project 'manoeuvre warfare doctrine' of the Indian Armed Forces in a 'fire and ..Read More
A variety of new equipment like an indigenously-developed Experimental Tank, the awesome T-90 Main Battle Tank (MBT) and a mobile launcher for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile will be on display ..Read More
On the eve of the Army Day, Chief of the Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor on Monday said that the modernisation of army is being stepped up with induction of Pinaka (multi barrel rocket launcher), and..Read More
The Indian Army on Tuesday commemorated its 60th Foundation Day by paying homage to martyred soldiers. Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor, Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta and the Chief of Air Staff, Ai..Read More
After the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Indian Army too is hedging its bets on the indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile, saying it would test the weapon before deciding on its deployment...Read More
On the day the Indian and Chinese prime ministers met in Beijing and instructed their officials to set a deadline for 'arriving at an agreed framework of settlement' of boundary dispute, the..Read More
The Corps of Army Air Defence (AAD) the youngest arm of Indian Army celebrates its raising day tomorrow. Army Air Defence has dedicated itself to the service of the nation with it’s motto of “Akashe S..Read More
Lieutenant General Bharat Singh Sisodia, has taken over to day as Director General Ordnance Services at the Army HQ. He was commissioned in the Army Ordnance Corps on December 20, 1970.The General Off..Read More
With Prime Minister Manmohan Singh outlining a tough approach to tackle left-wing extremism and terrorism during the conference of chief ministers last week, the Centre has agreed to recruit over 35,0..Read More
The Army has reported certain deficiencies in some batches of 5.56 mm INSAS Rifle, 5.56 mm Light Machine Gun (LMG). Small Arms Ammunitions, Tank Ammunitions and Delay Igniter. The Armed Forces have se..Read More
The Indian Army has vacated all the school, hospital and other official buildings in Kashmir as per the directives of Defence Minister A.K. Antony, a military spokesman said here Saturday.'We hav..Read More
The Indian Army's hopes of purchasing 197 Eurocopter Fennec modern light choppers valued at $550 million have suffered a setback as irregularities were detected in the manner in which the machine..Read More
There is no shortage of soldiers in the Army. However, there is a shortage of 11,371 officers in the Army which is mainly in the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and below. Several measures have been taken..Read More
Indian Army plans to speed up the pace of new inductions, the army chief said adding his major priority would be on increasing the forces' night fighting capability and in promoting jointmanship ..Read More
The Army Commanders' Conference, to focuses on key policy, conceptual and doctrinal issues in light of prevailing and developing security environment, will get underway in Delhi on Tuesday. The C..Read More
Indian and Singapore armies will hold joint artillery exercises at Deolali, near Nasik in Maharashtra, later this month. The Singapore Army will be represented by an over 100-member contingent. Singap..Read More
With the political crisis in Nepal deepening after last week's postponement of crucial elections, former foreign secretary Shyam Saran will go to Kathmandu Wednesday as India vehemently rebutted ..Read More
Lt Gen Milan Lalitkumar Naidu, till recently Army Commander of Army’s Shimla based Training Command has taken over as the next Vice Chief of Indian Army. He replaces Gen Deepak Kapoor, who has since t..Read More
A trekking expedition to the Siachen Glacier has begun, despite objections from the Pakistan Government. "The first of its kind expedition left for the Siachen Glacier on Tuesday," army spokesman Lieu..Read More
Indian Army Chief General J.J. Singh today warned China against any misadventures (read aggression) the Communist Regime may attempt on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) that separates the two Asian gi..Read More
In a unique opportunity to share best practices between the elite soldiers of the Indian and British Armed Forces, Himalayan Warrior a joint Indo-UK exercise comprising specialist high altitude traini..Read More
Elite soldiers of the Indian and British armed forces Monday began a month-long joint training drill in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir aimed at honing their survival and basic infantry skills ..Read More
Himalayan Warrior, a joint UK-India exercise comprising specialist high altitude training, will be held in the Ladakh region 17 September-11 October including a period of acclimatisation. This is a un..Read More
Over 160 paratroopers from the Indian Army arrived in Russia's Pskov region Tuesday to take part in a joint anti-terrorism exercise with Russia. Codenamed Indra-2007, this will be the second in a..Read More
U.S. Army Alaska is hosting a combined training exercise with the Indian army. The exercises - called Yudh Abhyas (YOOD' ah-boss) 2007 - will continue through September 24th.About 650 Alaska-base..Read More
The Army Chief General JJ Singh has called for increased synergies among the three Armed Forces. Inaugurating the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies in New Delhi today, General Singh said despite rich e..Read More
The Chief of Army Staff Gen JJ Singh and other senior officers of the Indian Army will be attending the Mechanised Forces Conference scheduled from 23 to 25 of August at the Mechanised Infantry Regime..Read More
The Indian Army will induct 40 more utility variant of the Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) from next year (2008), Chief of Army Staff Gen J.J. Sin..Read More
The Assam government Monday launched a massive anti-insurgency offensive after separatists killed 36 people in the past week, most of them Hindi-speaking people, while the panic stricken migrant worke..Read More
At least 25 soldiers, including fire services personnel, were injured in a major fire at the ammunition depot in Khandroo army camp of Anantnag District.Two helicopter took the injured to the Badamiba..Read More
Lt Gen Deepak Kapoor, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, presently Vice Chief of Army Staff will be the next Chief of Army Staff. The present Chief of Army Staff Gen JJ Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC retires from..Read More
The Indian Government informed Bell that it had been disqualified for the Indian Army 197 Helicopters Deal way back in 2005, even though Bell had since then been lobbying and negotiating for the order..Read More
With an aim to document a pictorial account of the trials and tribulations of the Corps of Engineers, two Coffee Table Books namely 'Sappers contribution in Nation Building' and 'Sapper..Read More
The army plans to induct mini-unmanned aerial vehicles in large numbers to give more teeth to forces engaged in counter-insurgency operations in mountainous Jammu and Kashmir and thickly forested nort..Read More
The US would like an Indian Army order for 197 modern light helicopters in a deal valued at $550 million to be re-tendered as an American manufacturer had been knocked out of the race on technical gro..Read More
Vishal 'zombie' Kansagra makes the transition from the cyber world into the real world as a gun-toting grunt! Here are the real Boys' toys..Have you felt that mad adrenaline rush from h..Read More
The banned United Liberation Front of Assam is finding itself on the receiving end even as the army intensified operations against the militant group within Assam and the Manabhum reserve forest area ..Read More
With the US raising questions about the disqualification of an American firm in a proposed deal to acquire 197 helicopters for the army, Defence Minister A K Antony today said the purchase was "still ..Read More
India will float fresh global tenders to acquire 155mm howitzers with Defence Minister A K Antony today saying that artillery guns fielded by Bofors and Israel's Soltam in earlier trials had not ..Read More
Army will induct more indigenous main battle tank Arjun into armed formations after comprehensive trials in September. "Nine more Arjun tanks have been accepted by the Army after recent demonstration ..Read More
Defence Minister A.K. Antony will visit the Kashmir Valley later this month to study the ground situation against the backdrop of demands for reducing troop levels in the area.'I will be going la..Read More
Defence Minister Mr AK Antony flagged in the Indian Army Mount Everest Expedition, here today.Lt Col IS Thapa, Sena Medal, led the 23-member team of Army’s expedition, while Capt NS Chandel was the de..Read More
The Army has called for fresh international bid to acquire the 52-calibre 155 mm towed gun even after conducting four rounds of trial with three competitors, a move experts fear would delay the forces..Read More
Facing criticism over the condition of women in the service, Army today sought to downplay recent suicides, saying the ratio of suicides to operational casualties was very less."While the army is deep..Read More
