Indian Army Archives - Page 2 of 11

19 May

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi calls for expanding ‘Smart Power’ in volatile world

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Pointing to the turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday led discussions on how the country can integrate military, diplomatic, economic and technological instruments to expand its “Smart Power” to navigate an increasingly volatile global environment. Speaking at a National Seminar on “Security to Prosperity: Smart Power for Sustained National Growth,” General Dwivedi shed light on forces of trade becoming tools of strategic leverage. “Semiconductors and their selective availability have become tools of strategic leverage. The Strait of Hormuz has become a zone of active contestation," he said.…

01 May

India and Armenia discuss current geostrategic situation, expanding military engagement

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan in New Delhi on Friday, with talks focused on the current geostrategic situation, strengthening defence cooperation, expanding military engagement and advancing collaboration between two nations in areas of mutual interest. "Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, called on General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS. The interaction focused on the current geostrategic situation, strengthening India-Armenia Defence Cooperation, expanding military…

21 Apr

India, UK discuss evolving nature of conflict and deepening military-to-military cooperation

London, April 21 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan met the UK's Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard, with their discussions focusing on the evolving nature of conflict and deepening military-to-military cooperation. General Chauhan also met the UK's Minister of State (MoS) for Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra. "CDS also held high-impact bilateral talks with Ms Seema Malhotra, MoS for Indo-Pacific to take forward India - UK Partnership, Defence Industrial Roadmap and Tech and Security initiatives to counter emerging challenges in the Indo-Pacific," the HQ, Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) said in a post on X.…

30 Jan

Assam: Mega job fair connects 700 ex-servicemen with corporate opportunities

Guwahati, Jan 30 (IANS) The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) on Friday organised a mega Job Fair for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) at Narangi Military Station here, offering a robust platform to facilitate their smooth transition into civilian employment, officials said. The event saw participation from over 50 leading corporate organisations, which together offered nearly 700 job vacancies across a wide range of sectors, including logistics, manufacturing, security services, administration, hospitality and technical domains. More than 700 ex-servicemen from Assam and neighbouring states attended the fair, interacting directly with recruiters and presenting the professional skills, discipline and leadership abilities acquired during their military…

13 Jan

No discussion on nuclear issue between DGMOs of India, Pakistan: Gen Dwivedi

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Tuesday said that there were no talks about nuclear warfare between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The scale of destruction caused in Pakistan due to India's resolute action against terrorism was only possible because the armed forces expanded the conventional space, Gen Dwivedi said at the annual press conference ahead of the Army Day on January 15. "As far as nuclear rhetoric is concerned, I would like to clarify that there was no discussion on the nuclear issue in…

19 Dec

India-Malaysia troops successfully conclude ‘Harimau Shakti’ exercise

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS)The fifth edition of Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army concluded successfully at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan after two weeks of intensive joint training, officials said on Friday. Conducted from December 5-18, the exercise saw the participation of 120 Indian Army personnel, primarily from the Dogra Regiment and 70 troops from the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malaysian Army. The focus remained on rehearsing sub-conventional operations under a United Nations Chapter VII mandate with emphasis on counter-terrorist operations. Troops from both sides jointly practised tactical drills,…

01 Dec

Operation Sagar Bandhu: 53-tonne relief material handed over to SL, over 2000 stranded Indians brought back (Ld)

Colombo/New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Standing firmly in solidarity with the Government and people of Sri Lanka in this time of need following the large scale destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, India has so far handed over a total of 53 tonnes of relief material while at the same time bringing back home over 2000 stranded Indians from the island nation. India launched 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' on November 28 to provide urgent search and rescue and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support to "closest maritime neighbour" in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused severe flooding, loss of…

10 Nov

Exercise Trishul: More than 40 IAF jets; 30,000 army personnel and 20-25 Navy assets participate

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Months after Operation Sindoor destroyed terror camps deep inside Pakistan, followed by the further deterioration of any possible engagement with Islamabad, the Indian Security Forces began Tri-service Exercise Trishul on November 3, involving key assets of the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and the Indian Army. According to defence officials, it involved 20-25 surface and subsurface assets including amphibious platforms of the Indian Navy, more than 40 aircraft with associated ground based assets of IAF, over 30,000 personnel and equipment of the Indian Army and indigenous weapon systems of all services between November 3-7 during…

10 Nov

Army’s Spear Corps validates use of drones for mine-laying, evacuation in Arunachal

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Troops of the Spear Corps, Indian Army, inducted and validated the use of drones in high-altitude operations like mine-laying and casualty evacuation using modified stretchers in Arunachal Pradesh, an official said on Monday. “The exercises also included casualty evacuation using modified stretchers, aerial induction of 120 mm mortars and contingency drills integrating unmanned systems with secure communication networks, enhancing operational agility,” said an official on X. “Troops of #SpearCorps inducted and deployed specialised drones, validating their role in high-altitude operations. Mine-laying drills were also conducted in the remote valleys of #ArunachalPradesh. In another message on…

14 Oct

India’s commitment to peacekeeping reflects spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbukam’: Army Chief at UN conclave

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday underlined India's steadfast contributions to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations, describing them as a reaffirmation of the country's determination to strengthen cooperation and uphold the noble mission of global peace. Speaking at the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UN TCC) Chiefs' Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, General Dwivedi said India's participation in peacekeeping reflects its civilisational ethos of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbukam' -- the world is one family -- and 'Vishwa Bandhu' -- India as a friend to all. "Today, this conference builds on that same spirit, as we welcome…