All stories by Manash Pratim Bhuyan
Army plans to procure 200 locally-built Prachand, light utility helicopters
Rediff.com15 Feb 2023The Army is looking at procuring the LUHs and LCHs to replace its ageing fleets of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.
No sermons to nations that need aid: Rajnath
Rediff.com14 Feb 2023Without naming China or any other country, Singh said the "top-down approach" towards solving problems has never been sustainable, adding often it leads to "debt trap, reaction from the local population and conflict."
India aims for defence hardware production, not assembly workshop: Rajnath
Rediff.com13 Feb 2023Singh made the remarks while addressing a "CEOs' Roundtable" at the 14th edition of Aero India at the Yelahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
US's 5th gen supersonic F-35 makes debut at Aero India
Rediff.com13 Feb 2023The US Air Force's (USAF) two newest fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A aircraft made a historic debut at Aero-India here on Monday, drawing strong interest and adding lustre to the five-day marquee event.
How India's military strength grew in 2022
Rediff.com1 Jan 2023The Indian troops guarding the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) maintained an assertive approach in sync with the broader national security doctrine and procured a variety of military platforms and weapons to enhance their combat capabilities.
Army in better position in China border after infra boost: Lt Gen Kalita
Rediff.com12 Sep 2022The commander said the situation in the region has been stable and no major "changes or palpable shift of stance has been noted" even as the Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a stand-off in Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh.
Army rolls out ultra-light M-777 howitzers along China border in Arunachal
Rediff.com8 Sep 2022The Indian Army has deployed a significant number of easily transportable M-777 ultra-light howitzers in mountainous regions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, military officials said on Thursday.
Russia's Supply of S-400 Missiles Moving 'Smoothly'
Rediff.com4 Sep 2022Russia has almost completed the delivery of major components of the second regiment of the weapon systems.
India in advanced stage talks with US to procure MQ-9B drones for LAC vigil
Rediff.com21 Aug 2022The sources said the talks are focused on sorting out certain issues relating to cost component, weapons package and technology sharing.
Philippines in talks with India to procure advanced light helicopters
Rediff.com17 Jul 2022The Southeast Asian nation has been focusing on modernising its military in the face of myriad security challenges as well as decades-long territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea.
Tejas beats China's JF-17 to emerge as Malaysia's top choice
Rediff.com3 Jul 2022It is learnt that the Chinese JF-17 was cheaper but could not match the technical parameters of the Tejas Mk-IA variant and the offer of maintenance of the Su-30 fleet as proposed by India.
Search to begin for next CDS, Gen Naravane frontrunner
Rediff.com9 Dec 2021The government is set to begin the process soon to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff with Army Chief Gen MM Naravane emerging as the front-runner for the top post that fell vacant following the demise of Gen Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash.
Gen Rawat advocated hot pursuit to deal with cross-border terrorism
Rediff.com8 Dec 2021A quintessential military commander, Gen Bipin Rawat possessed an uncanny understanding of geopolitical upheavals, calibrated a tri-services military doctrine to make India face myriad security challenges, and is largely credited with bringing down militancy in the Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir.
Army inducts upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns along China border
Rediff.com20 Oct 2021In a major boost to its fire power, the Indian Army has deployed a sizeable number of upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns in the high mountains along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh in addition to its existing M-777 howitzers and Swedish Bofors guns, officials said on Wednesday.
LAC under watch as China heightens activities: GOC-in-C Eastern Command
Rediff.com19 Oct 2021Giving an account of India's overall military modernisation, Lt Gen Pande also said that an in-principle approval has been given to new combat formations called the Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) which can mobilise fast with a more effective approach.
Amid LAC row, India's mega infra push in Arunachal
Rediff.com18 Oct 2021As part of the mega plan, around 20 bridges, a number of tunnels, airbases and several key roads are being developed in strategically key areas in Arunachal Pradesh to bolster the overall military preparedness, officials said on Monday.
Danger of terror spreading into Russia, India from Af: Russian Envoy
Rediff.com6 Sep 2021Delving into implications of the latest developments in Afghanistan, Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev said that there is a danger of the possible spread of terror into Russian territory as well as Kashmir, noting that India and Russia will continue to work together to counter any threat of terrorism.
No de-escalation without complete disengagement: Army Chief on China standoff
Rediff.com28 May 2021Gen Naravane said India is dealing with China in a "firm" and "non-escalatory" manner to ensure the sanctity of its claims in eastern Ladakh, and that it was even open to initiating confidence-building measures.
Several countries have shown interest in Tejas: HAL chairman
Rediff.com24 Jan 2021The delivery of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) to the Indian Air Force under a Rs 48,000-crore deal will begin from March 2024 and around 16 aircraft will be rolled out annually till the completion of the total supply of 83 jets, Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited R Madhavan said on Sunday.
India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates
Rediff.com15 Sep 2020India's willingness to play a big role in the manufacturing and to allow some of those vaccines to go to other developing countries will be an absolutely critical part of containing the pandemic, said Gates.