Indian Army Archives - Page 4 of 11

10 May

‘Operation Sindoor’ befitting response to ‘Modi ko bata dena’ challenge, says retired Indian Army Lt Gen (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Retired Lieutenant General, Satish Dua, stated on Saturday that the Pahalgam attack, where terrorists boldly declared “Modi ko bata dena (Go tell Modi)", became a turning point in India’s response to cross-border terrorism that was delivered in the aftermath of the massacre of innocent people. In an interview with IANS, Lt Gen (Retd) Dua remarked, “They said ‘Modi ko bata dena,’ everyone heard it. That one sentence became so famous. "At the time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on an official visit to Saudi Arabia. He heard about it while he was there, cut short…

08 May

High-level industries summit focusses on enhancing India’s air, missile defence capabilities

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, in collaboration with Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), hosted the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile India Eco-System Summit 2.0 at the Manekshaw Centre here, aimed at enhancing India’s air and missile defence capabilities, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. The inaugural session focussed on the growing synergy between Indian and Israeli Defence sectors. The day-long summit brought together key stakeholders from India’s Defence eco-system, highlighting collaborative achievements and future possibilities in enhancing India’s air and missile defence capabilities under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make-in-India' initiatives.…

07 May

India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ dismantles Pakistan’s terror infrastructure, razes jihad factories

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Pakistan Army is backed by its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which has been covertly supporting the activities of anti–India terrorist outfits, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), among others and has systematically coordinated financial, logistics, doctrinal and military support to these outfits including providing direct combat trainings. Post Financial Action Task Force (FATF) sanctions, Pakistan military has tried to a give a cosmetic makeover to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir by giving new slick labels - such as The Resistance Front (TRF), People Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), Kashmir Tiger (KT), etc., to designated terrorist organisations…

02 Apr

Pak troops cross LoC in J&K’s Poonch; effectively responded: Indian Army

Jammu, April 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesman said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Army intruded into the Indian side and also violated the ceasefire by opening fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. “The violation took place at 1.10 p.m. on Tuesday, and the Indian troops responded with controlled and calibrated retaliation,” the spokesman said. The defence spokesman made no mention of any casualties on the Pakistani side of the LoC due to Indian retaliation, but official sources said five enemy soldiers were injured in the explosion and the subsequent firing…

20 Mar

Cabinet okays Rs 7,000 crore acquisition of India-made advanced artillery guns in big boost for self-reliance

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the acquisition of the India-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) worth nearly Rs 7,000 crore, marking a major step towards the country’s self-reliance in the defence sector, according to official sources. The ATAGS, the first indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured 155 mm artillery gun, is set to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces with its cutting-edge technology and superior firepower. The ATAGS, an advanced towed artillery gun system featuring a long 52-calibre barrel, allowing for extended firing…

09 Mar

Indian army organises ex-servicemen rally in Assam’s Tamulpur

Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps under the aegis of Eastern Command successfully conducted a Mega Ex-servicemen Rally on Sunday at Tamulpur in Assam, officials said. The rally re-emphasised the Indian Army’s commitment to the welfare of those who have served the nation with pride and honour. The event witnessed an overwhelming response with the participation of over 4800 Ex-Servicemen and their family members from districts of Lower Assam. General Officer Commanding, Gajraj Corps, Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh, thanked Ex-servicemen for their service to the nation while acknowledging their sacrifices and reiterated the Indian Army’s unwavering support…

03 Mar

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Australia, discuss strengthening defence ties

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will embark on an official visit to Australia from March 4 to March 7, underscoring the strengthening defence partnership between India and Australia. The visit reflects the growing collaboration in military strategy, training, and operational cooperation, the Ministry of Defence announced in a statement on Monday. During his visit, the CDS will engage in high-level discussions with senior officials from the Australian Department of Defence and the leadership of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). His engagements will include meetings with Australia's Chief of Defence Force General Admiral…

28 Feb

Arunachal: GRSE signs MoU with Army for delivery of Bailey Bridge to forward area

Kolkata, Feb 28 (IANS) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army for construction of a 130-feet long Single Lane Modular Bridge (70R) in Arunachal Pradesh. In 2022, GRSE earned the distinction of being the only Indian company to receive the Green Channel Certification for Portable Steel Bridges (Bailey Type) from the Indian Army. In the past, GRSE has delivered Modular Bridges to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), apart from several state governments and friendly countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, and…

04 Feb

Irresponsible politics: Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over claims on Indian Army

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit back at Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Indian Army and alleged Chinese incursions, accusing him of misleading the country and indulging in "irresponsible politics." Taking to X, Rajnath Singh refuted Gandhi's claims, saying, "Rahul Gandhi in his speech in Parliament on February 3 made false allegations about the statement of the Army Chief on the situation on the India-China border." The Defence Minister stated, "The Army Chief's remarks referred only to the disturbance of traditional patrolling by both sides. He also mentioned…

01 Feb

Union Budget: India’s domestic defence production reaches Rs 1.27 lakh crore, says MoD

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) In wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Saturday that the country’s domestic defence production has reached Rs 1.27 lakh crore. “In FY 2023-24, India's domestic defence production reached Rs 1.27 lakh crore, marking a record high, with an impressive increase of approximately 174 per cent from Rs 46,429 crore in 2014-15,” the ministry said. The ministry added that the country’s defence sector has undergone a remarkable transformation since 2014, evolving from a largely import-dependent military force to one increasingly focused on self-reliance and indigenous production.…