Indian Defence Review
WEB2 days ago · 09/09/24. Indian Defence Review (IDR), quarterly journal, the brainchild of former captain of the Indian Army, was launched on January 1, 1986 as a logical continuum to Lancer established in 1979, the first Indian publishing house dedicated to put forward the military experience and point of view.
India's new Zorawar LT light tank successfully completes initial …
WEB5 days ago · Successful firing trials at Pokhran test range. On September 13, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) released a video showcasing the Zorawar LT's impressive performance during its firing trials. The tests, conducted at the Pokhran test range, demonstrated the tank's accuracy and effectiveness in desert terrain.
The Road to Zorawar - indiandefencereview.com
WEBApr 9, 2023 · The Road to Zorawar. By Lt Gen (Dr) NB Singh Published on April 9, 2023 10:10 am. On December 22, 2022, projects for the Indian Army valued at around Rs 85,000 crore, including light tanks, Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles (FICV), mounted gun systems, drones and minesweeper vessels, were cleared by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
IAF’s Squadron Strength: Crystal Gazing at the Next Two Decades
WEBMay 3, 2023 · The IAF’s current squadron strength of combat aircraft, which should be at the sanctioned figure of 42, is actually 31. When viewed in the context of China’s military poking, transgressions, and gradual build up along India’s borders and Pakistan’s proxy war by terrorism, the diminished strength is not just a cause for concern, but of ...
India’s Longstanding Defense and Arms Relationship with Russia: …
WEBJan 29, 2024 · The battle was a turning point in the war. The 45th Cavalry Indian tank squadron led by Brigadier Mehta (then a Major) took the Pakistani tank squadron by surprise. On November 21st, 1971 troops of the 14th Punjab Regiment along with the 14 Russian-made amphibious tanks of the 45th Cavalry armored regiment moved into the village of Garibpur by crossing the river Kobadak.
India’s Military Readiness Challenge
WEBFeb 26, 2023 · Being Ready and Relevant. Given the nature of emerging national security threats and challenges, some of which are not clearly discernible, there is a need to build sufficient theoretical rigour and learning among India’s defence policy makers and practitioners in order to contextualise and address the problem of military readiness, both at the structural and operational level.
The India-China Relationship: The Way Forward - Indian Defence …
WEBSep 2, 2024 · The India-China Relationship: The Way Forward. By Sumant Dhamija and Neelotpal Mishra Last modified on September 2, 2024 11:49 am. In a desert region deep in the northern heart of China, in the town of Huangyangatan, is a 1:500 scale model reflecting 157,000 sqaure kilometres of Aksai Chin and Eastern …
On the way to the modernisation of Indian naval power
WEBSep 2, 2024 · India is determined to modernise its navy to meet the security demands of a vast coastline and the crucial Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Submarine-launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) is to be test-fired in March as part of the modernisation programme of the Indian navy. Primarily, India’s maritime security is focused on China and Pakistan.
India’s Defence Modernisation: Challenges and Prospects
WEBJul 7, 2016 · India today faces the most complex threats and challenges that range from nuclear to sub-conventional spectrum of conflict. Issues such as unresolved territorial disputes with China and Pakistan, insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and in the North Eastern states, the growing menace of left wing extremism, and the rising threat of urban terrorism has further exacerbated India’s security ...
India’s Nuclear Triad: Meeting the Deterrence Challenge
WEBSep 2, 2024 · INS Arihant, part of Indian Navy's (IN) Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at Visakhapatnam, and India's first indigenous nuclear ballistic missile submarine recently became fully operational after completing its first deterrence patrol. This extended patrol capability adds to significant ...