Kargil, like every other meaningless war that we have fought, brings home lessons we continue to refuse to learn...

Our Defence Forces in the form of Reservation to Women, started recruiting women in 1991 when the first Batch of Women Officers entered the Indian Navy as Short Service Commission Officers for Five Years. ..

Wagner Group staged a rebellion in Russia, which posed Greatest Domestic Challenge to President Vladimir Putin since he assumed power...

The provision of the Anupam App to Troops deployed on our Northern Border will boost up the capabilities of Commanders/Field Commanders to Forecast Weather in Advance, thereby, negating the possibility of Operations failing/suffering Set Back due ..

Attacks and Counter Attacks have intensified and Russian Oil Depots in Crimea have been attacked by Ukrainian Drones. ..

On realizing Russian superiority in Missile/ Nuclear Space Warfare, America tried to Find a War that would deplete Russian Weaponry to such an extent that Russia would, once again, be that Russia of 1998. She readily found a proxy in Ukraine, keen ..

Last Year, Union Cabinet decided that the 2023 onwards, Army Day Parade will be conducted in places other than New Delhi, the first on Priority List being Bengaluru in South India. ..

The author analyzes the personality and career graph of Pakistan's newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Asim Munir vis-a-vis its implication for India...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also lauded Chatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj for his contribution towards building of the Naval Force of Modern Times and inspiration our Navy has drawn from him. This all went on well on till evening of 02 September.But ..

The defeat of Mariupol in the Russia Ukraine War is/was the "Turning Point" of war. ..

Rescue Operation involved Garud Commandos of Indian Air Force, Indo Tibetan Border Police Constables and National Disaster Response Force Personnel...

Gen Naravane is gentle, sharp, yet very firm when occasion demands. In proverbial language, he is both a Dove and a Hawk. This is because he is a “Die Hard Infantryman”...

Much would depend on what are the fiscal resources available to her and keeping in view, forth coming elections to various State Assemblies, whether Government gives priority only to welfare schemes or strikes a delicate balance. ..

These killings are the latest in a series of attacks largely targeting Hindu and Sikh civilians in Kashmir, once again raising alarm about the rise of a militancy that drove out Hindu minority groups from the region nearly three decades ago...

Today is the anniversary of Galwan incident. The Galwan incident has been a big game changer in the Indo-Chinese bilateral relations. India had lost 20 of its brave soldiers including the captain in the bloody skirmish that took place in the Galkwan ..

If India wants to increase her influence in South East Asia vis-à-vis China and Pakistan, she has to rekindle relationships and build influence in the region. This is possible only if we have a sound and progressive National Security Policy which ..

American President Joe Biden has announced his decision to withdraw all US Troops from Afghanistan by 11th September 2021; 20 years to the day, after Al Qaeda terrorist attacked United States that triggered the conflict. Withdrawal of 2,500 remaining ..

Surprise developments in protracted conflicts are rarely an overnight success. It is no coincidence that China India Disengagement in Ladakh, Announcement of Joe Biden Policies in America, Rise of Domestic problems in India and Pakistan and Kashmir ..

India just cannot submit to unreasonable Chinese demands. Therefore, Indian approach towards emerging situation should be to waste little time in enhancing its Conventional Military Capability through the Self Reliance Route to modernization of ..

India will celebrate its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday, 26 January,2021, with great fervor and zeal. India celebrated its first Republic Day with great fanfare and a Colourful Parade at Delhi. Thereafter, the tradition continued. This Grand Parade ..

The surrender of East Pakistan in 1971 War was a tragic blow to Pakistan. Pakistan was dismembered because of gross weakness, incompetence and neglect of professional duties of Senior Army Commanders including Generals Tikka Khan, Rao Farman Ali, ..

It seems that,Chinese have not heard of “Do not disturb a bee hive, it means trouble for you”,,a wise saying of Arya Chanakya. At Galwan, China disturbed Indian Army (IA) and has ended up with more trouble than they have bargained for. She now knows ..

Indian and Chinese Soldiers were engaged in two fierce, Face Offs/Stand Offs in Demchok Area of Eastern Ladakh and near Naku La Pass in North Sikkim, injuring several Soldiers on both sides. Sino Indian Border dispute covers 3,488-km-long Line of ..

The outlay for defense in the budget has been hiked by 5.8 % which in real inflated adjusted terms is ‘Contraction’ and is one of the least allocations since 1963. In view of the growing threat from China and Pakistan, this is grossly insufficient ..

Story of this forgotten battle sheds light on how shrill Political Messaging can have disastrous consequences on the ground.1960s were a bad time in India-China relations. The brief, brutal War of 1962 was a debacle in which India lost 14,500 square ..

India initiated Naval Buildup to turn ‘Indian Ocean into India’s Ocean’ by securing ‘Sea Lines Of Communications (SLOC)’ to the Middle East, comprising of vital oil and energy supply chains and strengthening relations with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, ..

Instead of emphasizing on “Balance of Power Considerations”, India should, through her “AI in Defence Vision”, modernise her Defence Forces. India has to join “AI in Defence Sector Race” started by Super Powers. This is the NEED of THE HOUR”...

All things considered, including the outrage among few Opposition Parties in India over the way in which the abrogation was brought in, the decision is unlikely to face any decisive hurdles...

Delimitation of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly seats is long overdue. The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken the decision to exercise his authority and implement this decision to give justice to Jammu and Laddakh regions. ..

India has entered the elite club of satellite shooters after “Mission Shakti” conducted in March 2019. But the question is: Is India ready to fight a space war, if need be?..

This sparring between India and Pakistan threatened to spiral out of control. As per Western diplomats and Government sources in New Delhi, Islamabad and Washington; “At one stage; India threatened to fire at least six Brahmos missiles at Pakistan, ..

Afghanistan is a very important nation for India. India has invested in the success of the current regime. It has committed US$2 billion in developmental aid to Afghanistan. Both countries signed a ‘Strategic Partnership Agreement 2011’ wherein, ..

Bashar al-Assad’s regime has used chemical weapons, mainly chlorine, number of times since the American Missile Strike on the al-Shuayrat Air Base in Syria in April, 2017. However, the Chemical Weapon attack in Duma by Syria with Chlorine mixed ..

The attack by four terrorists, against the Army camp near Sunjuwan in Jammu on 10 February 2018 is a part of the ongoing Proxy War being waged with impunity by Pakistan. Every few weeks, such attacks are mounted taking a heavy toll on Security Forces. ..

The author recalls the glorious moments in the history of India-Pakistan war of 1971 in which had participated...

The Sage started reading the last portion of Record of that Soldier and his eyes grew moist..

Chinese Activities in Aksai Chin can be considered as acts to offset Indian Strategic Advantage.China is hardening her Military Presence in Ladakh against possible Artillery and Airstrikes in the event of a Full Scale Military Escalation..

Russia will emerge the winner in the ongoing Russo-Ukraine war as it has resorted to the use of modern military technology tactics, argues the author...

The disintegration of Pakistan owing to its internal turmoil will prove to be bad news for India and the world, says the author...

In Poonch terror attack, terrorists opened fire and gunned down Five Soldiers who got charred in the burning truck..

Pervez Musharraf describes the 1965 and 71 wars with India as “Important Events” of his life, He was “Emotionally Hurt” when he heard the disgusting news of Pak Army surrender. ..

I can proudly say that I am one of the few lucky Army Soldiers who fought on both the Eastern and Western War Fronts in the 1971 War. ..

Main aim of this annexation is to give a degree of legitimacy to Nuclear Threat given by Russia which were phoo phooed by Western Experts as mere hollow gesture. This was evident from the chilling vow, President Putin had taken "To protect the newly ..

It is said that Mudassir Ahmed Sheikh's Mobile number was saved under the name "Bindas" by almost all Army/RR Personnel who worked with him in Counter Infiltration/Terrorism Operations. ..

General Manoj Pandey was head of the Army's Kolkata-based Eastern Army Command before becoming Vice Chief...

The author explains the strategy of Russia in Ukraine and warns about the same strategy being followed by China in the case of Ladakh and Taiwan should Russians succeed in Ukraine...

Republic Day Celebrations in 2022 have number of new initiatives because of 75th year of India’s Independence...

There is no doubt that in 2022, there will be an emphasis on a Self Sufficient India for Arms, Equipment, Resources and Ammunition in the Defence Sector. In this regard, the Ministry of Defence will issue the appropriate Guidelines for Defence ..

The current situation in Afghanistan calls for strategic patience for all stakeholders in Asia. This is real litmus test of perception, diplomacy and political acumen of Indian Rulers and Administration...

Israel's operation against Hamas/Palestine Islamic Jihad (PIJ) is being termed as World's First Artificial Intelligence War (AI War). Israel Defence Forces (IDF) used Artificial Intelligence and Supercomputing during June 2021 conflict with Hamas/PIJ ..

Here's what an Army Wife thinks on dealing with Corona! ..

Restructuring Of Indian Armed Forces BY- Colonel Abhay Patwardhan (Retd) ..

As on date, India is facing a dilemma of getting embroiled in Quad in East and Afgan Peace Talks in West. Both are lucrative proposals for India from Strategic Point of View. She wants to put pressure on China to solve Border Issue which erupted ..

When it came to power in 2014, Modi Government had said that National Security is its Top Most Agenda. Since then, it has taken several steps to modernise Armed Forces by increasing Defence budget Spending. 2020 was an exceptional year wherein, ..

All this has warranted formulation of a Post-Ladakh Defence Doctrine 2021.What is given below is not an Official Doctrine but my visualization based on Theatre Command Concept which has been given green signal by GOI, available subject information ..

War if thrust upon, must be fought on Enemy Territory. Unfortunately, this cardinal principle was not applied in the Kargil War. To take the war to enemy territory involved crossing the LoC. Had this option been exercised, the victory would have ..

Wars are not won by evacuations. It does not represent a victory” These were the chilling words of Prime Minister Mr Winston Churchill in June,1940 while over 300,000 soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force had lined up on the beach of Dunkirk ..

Indian Army is presently playing its part in containing the Covid-19 Corona Virus pandemic. It has set up a quarantine facility in Manesar, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer (Army), Gorakhpur and Hindon (IAF) and Mumbai, Kochi and Vishakhapattanam (Navy) and ..

In India, generally everybody expresses his opinion on Counter Radicalisation and Deradicalisation without much idea about how these are to be Conceptualised and Executed. First pertains to Threat from Religious Radicalism which is main shaft of ..

The recently released US State Department document on 1971 Indo-Pak war throws light on hitherto hidden aspects of the war that saw emergence of Bangladesh on the world scene...

What the Shiv Sena is doing in Maharashtra today is called the Grim Trigger Strategy in Management Jargon. It is developed to analyse how Adversaries strategies to gain at the other player’s expense. The strategy was tried in 2008 by the CPI (M) ..

Air Forces of China and Pakistan were engaged in a Joint Military Exercise, “Shaheen VIII” between Friday 23 August to Monday 09 September, 2019 around Holton close to the Indian border near Ladakh. It comes at a time when the Indian Diplomatic ..

After successfully testing an Anti-Satellite (A-Sat) Missile in March 2019 and initiating the raising of a new Tri Service Defence Space Agency in May, India is now planning to conduct its first “Simulated Space Warfare Exercise: Ind Space Ex” in ..

Whether America-Iran War can take place is a matter of conjecture/speculation. But India is already hit hard by American sanctions placed on Iran. What is the cost we have to pay is unclear in the din of the election and its aftermath. But it will ..

India has become the fourth nation after the US, Russia and China that has the capability to launch missiles to destroy satellites in heights ranging from 160-2000 kilometers from ground level in Low Earth Orbit. With the successful test-launch ..

India has, thereafter, officially claimed that they shot down a Pakistani F16 and that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was the one who did it just before he himself got shot down...

The author, though an Infantry Officer employed with Special Frontier Force to train and operate with Mukti Bahini, was fortunate to witness an aerial battle which few officers could witness...

“Power projection is the capacity of a State to apply all or some of its National Power to effectively deploy his Forces from outside multiple locations; to respond to crisis, contribute to a deterrent and enhance Regional Stability. And Military ..

Consequent to killing of Jawed Ahmad Bhat and Suhail Lone as well as critically wounding Rayees Ahamad Ganie in Army firing on Saturday 27 January, 2018 at Ganowpora, Shopion; Police have logded FIR No 26/2018 PRC under Section 302 (murder), 307 ..