NEW DELHI: The much talked about and anticipated formation of joint theatre commands to enhance combat effectiveness of the Indian military is unlikely to happen in a hurry although a three-pronged process to achieve the final objective of forming a joint fighting force in the medium term is already underway. That’s the major takeaway from […]Read More
NEW DELHI: Fighter jets make up just a part of any country’s air combat fleet. They need to be adequately supported by support systems. India’s fighter jet strength is depleting fast and replenishments will take time as the procurement cycle is lengthy. But India needs to shore up the support systems, three things in particular: […]Read More
NEW DELHI: The ongoing standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in Eastern Ladakh has once again brought to the fore the need for giving more combat teeth to the Indian Air Force and equipping it well for any future emergencies. The force is well short of fighter jets and the existing fleet is rapidly declining. […]Read More
NEW DELHI: There were a number of lessons to be learnt from the Ukraine war but the biggest message for the Indian armed forces was self-reliance, said Gen. Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff. “But we have got to see how these lessons are applicable for the Indian armed forces. The biggest lesson for us […]Read More
NEW DELHI: Earlier this week, the Union Cabinet approved the construction of a tunnel which would provide year-round connectivity to areas close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The 4.1-km-long tunnel at Shinku La on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road axis will cost nearly ₹1700 crore and is expected to be completed by December […]Read More
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