News for 'Combat Arms Support'

NIA arrests 2 men for providing support to infiltrators in Kashmir

NIA arrests 2 men for providing support to infiltrators in Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The NIA will seek their transit remand and bring them to Delhi for further questioning

Indian Navy gets 2 Romeo anti-submarine choppers from US

Indian Navy gets 2 Romeo anti-submarine choppers from US

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

All 24 all-weather helicopters will be armed with Hellfire missiles and lethal rocket systems.

Why I support General Rawat's appointment

Why I support General Rawat's appointment

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'A seniority-based system created a situation where officers in the higher rank would know, years in advance, who amongst them would be the chief at some future date and the rest would not have a shot at the highest post!' 'Out of this idiotic concoction was born the media created myth of 'line of succession', as if the Indian Army was some kind of monarchy.'

US approves $450mn F-16 sustainment programme to Pak

US approves $450mn F-16 sustainment programme to Pak

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Biden administration has approved a $450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan to help it meet current and future counterterrorism threats, in Washington's first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years.

Dom's Take: Three Cheers for the Assam Rifles!

Dom's Take: Three Cheers for the Assam Rifles!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier salutes the Assam Rifles's decision to deploy women soldiers in Kashmir.

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Russia from the Olympic Games

5 women officers commissioned into artillery regiments

5 women officers commissioned into artillery regiments

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

The women officers have joined the Regiment of Artillery after successfully completing their training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai on Saturday.

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

'Unlike on the western and eastern borders where there is an enemy at the gate, here there is an invisible enemy which is building its own capability and can come into play at a time and place of his choosing.'

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need for the recruitment of new talent to support the rapid modernisation of the armed forces and win future wars amid reports that the military has committed more resources to enrol 3 lakh personnel for frontline positions.

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The army has long been deficient in artillery, the modern battlefield's most lethal killer, says Ajai Shukla.

'Russia's 19th century tactics in 21st century war'

'Russia's 19th century tactics in 21st century war'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'The wise men learn lessons in war.' 'The smart men learn lessons from others, it's only the foolish who learn the wrong lesson.'

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

In line with the government's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the ministry of defence on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels and six next generation missile vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 19,600 crore, officials said.

LeT, JeM get 'candid support' from Pak: Army chief

LeT, JeM get 'candid support' from Pak: Army chief

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Thursday slammed Pakistan for giving "candid support" to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiyba as he called on the international community to join hands in combating the menace.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be inducted into the IAF on October 3, was designed, developed and flown.

China responds to Biden's remark with military drills near Taiwan

China responds to Biden's remark with military drills near Taiwan

Rediff.com26 May 2022

China on Wednesday announced military drills around Taiwan, days after United States President Joe Biden said Washington would intervene militarily if Beijing tried to reunify with the island by force.

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The CDS has the option to focus on key areas of capability development to fight new generation wars or get bogged down in trying to bring cosmetic changes to humour the political leadership, asserts Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Amshipura fake encounter: Army court recommends life term for captain

Amshipura fake encounter: Army court recommends life term for captain

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Captain Bhoopendra Singh was subjected to court martial after a Court of Inquiry and Summary of Evidence found that troops had "exceeded" powers vested under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, they said.

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Singh said the warship's commissioning will boost India's maritime power.

China has 200,000 troops at LAC!

China has 200,000 troops at LAC!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The intrusions into India were likely carried out by the PLA's better trained and equipped 'mobile operational units'.

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

India proposes to organise a briefing of the Security Council on December 15 on 'Global counter-terrorism approach - principles and the way forward" under the 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'.

Ready to meet any aggressive designs of China: Army

Ready to meet any aggressive designs of China: Army

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Army on Tuesday said it was prepared to give an appropriate response to any adverse aggressive designs of China in the Ladakh sector, maintaining that the integrity of the country was being ensured through physical patrolling and technical means.

LAC standoff: IAF chief lauds 'air warriors' for prompt response

LAC standoff: IAF chief lauds 'air warriors' for prompt response

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a five-month bitter standoff in eastern Ladakh.

India joins hands with world's most populous Muslim nation to combat terror

India joins hands with world's most populous Muslim nation to combat terror

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The two countries, among the very few fast growing large economies globally, also decided to boost bilateral trade and investment in areas of oil and gas, renewable energy, IT and pharmaceuticals, during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Ambassador Pankaj Sharma, Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament (CD), Geneva, said India has been drawing the attention of the world towards these threats and the need to strengthen international cooperation to address them through its annual consensus UNGA resolution titled 'Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction'.

Why The Army Can't Fight In Manipur

Why The Army Can't Fight In Manipur

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

For the most battle-hardened, specialised and successful counter-insurgency army in the world, this is an unfamiliar, first-time experience of dealing with the north east's deepest complexities, observes Shekhar Gupta.

China's PLA extends unprecedented military drills around Taiwan

China's PLA extends unprecedented military drills around Taiwan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

China on Monday continued its unprecedented military drills around Taiwan, extending the schedule of war games launched in retaliation to the visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the breakaway island which Beijing claims is part of its territory.

New General to lead Ukraine war as Russia fails to capture Kyiv

New General to lead Ukraine war as Russia fails to capture Kyiv

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

There is speculation that Russia's general has a goal of representing Putin with some battlefield progress ahead of the 'Victory Day' on May 9, CNN reported on Sunday citing military analysts and US officials familiar with intelligence assessments.

Lanka cricket board to contribute Rs 25m to fight Covid-19

Lanka cricket board to contribute Rs 25m to fight Covid-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

SLC has already postponed all domestic cricket tournaments until further notice.

There will be no winning side in Ukraine war: India at UN

There will be no winning side in Ukraine war: India at UN

Rediff.com6 May 2022

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said India remains on the side of peace.

Mahindra to make India's own Humvee

Mahindra to make India's own Humvee

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Mahindra's LSV is an extremely agile combat vehicle with all round protection against small arms fire.

Army bravely thwarted Chinese incursion in Arunachal: Rajnath

Army bravely thwarted Chinese incursion in Arunachal: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Indian Army bravely prevented the Chinese PLA's attempts to unilaterally change the status in the Yangtse area of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector on December 9 and confronted it with firmness, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.

We support 'self-determination' in Kashmir: Pak Army chief

We support 'self-determination' in Kashmir: Pak Army chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Prime Minister Khan, in his address, said Pakistan will never fight any other country's war in future and his government's foreign policy will be in the best interest of the nation.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

He suggested that the new structures will emerge within one year's time.

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Will ban import of soldiers' clothing if manufactured in India: CDS

Will ban import of soldiers' clothing if manufactured in India: CDS

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The armed forces will completely ban the import of clothing, required to sustain its soldiers at extreme temperatures across the country, if the Indian textile industry is able to innovate and manufacture them, said Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat.

Avoid full meals, keep white flag: Dos/don'ts for Indians stuck in Kharkiv

Avoid full meals, keep white flag: Dos/don'ts for Indians stuck in Kharkiv

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

According to the ministry, "potentially dangerous or difficult situations" that are "to be expected" include use of Molotov cocktails (including by local people or militia), building collapse, falling debris, internet jamming, lack of electricity or food or water, exposure to freezing temperature, psychological trauma, injuries, lack of medical support, lack of transportation and face-to-face situation with armed fighters or military personnel.

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in JK

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in JK

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The victim was identified as Sanjay Sharma, a resident of the Achan area in the south Kashmir district, they said, adding that the incident took place at around 11 am.