Drones, howitzers and missiles: Big defence decisions expected todayThe Defence Acquisition Council is set to approve significant defence deals. These include acquiring 60 medium transport aircraft and five ...
27 Mar, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Chief of Defence Staff, Army Chief attend Army Day celebrations in JaipurDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Army Chief General Upendra Trivedi, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde, BJP...
15 Jan, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Major Indian Army drone push, 15-20 Shaktibaan regiments to be raised for unmanned warfareThe Shaktibaan Regiments would be part of the Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery and initial units have already been operationalised, defe...
07 Jan, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi discusses importance of digitized and automated systems at IAF Commanders ConferenceIndian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi addressed the Indian Air Force Commanders' Conference, emphasizing the importance of modernizatio...
21 Nov, 2024, 10.09 AM IST
Army slams state-sponsored social media campaign from Pakistan to defame it"Over the past few days, a state sponsored malicious social media disinformation campaign has been run by Pakistan against the Indian Army ...
01 Oct, 2020, 10.06 PM IST
Indian Army conducts biggest airborne exercise ‘Winged Raider’ with over 500 Special Forces troopsThe multidimensional exercise was preceded by a series of intense preparation involving the movement of special forces and rallying up of t...
16 Jan, 2020, 10.47 PM IST
Army better prepared to face challenge that may come up at borders with Pakistan, China: General RawatGeneral Rawat has handled various responsibilities including along the LoC with Pak, the LAC with China and in the northeast. Responding to...
31 Dec, 2019, 05.15 PM IST
Issue of Pakistani drones to feature prominently at Army commanders' meetThe security situation in Jammu and Kashmir will also be discussed at the top level event being held until October 19.
15 Oct, 2019, 09.06 AM IST
Won't hesitate to carry out 'strong action' against inimical acts, Rawat warns PakistanElaborating on the Army's modernisation plan, he said a major restructuring of the force is being initiated, besides induction of a range o...
16 Jan, 2019, 10.51 AM IST
Army to carry out major reform, roll out Integrated Battle Group: General Bipin RawatGeneral Rawat said infantry modernisation and procurement of missiles, attack helicopters and other key platforms will be major priority ar...
10 Jan, 2019, 10.27 PM IST
Army chief, commanders agree to transform army, trim headquarters, create verticalsThe idea is to turn the army into an agile fighting force capable of meeting current & future threats.
13 Sep, 2018, 07.00 AM IST
There will be no shortcoming in efforts to provide soldiers all dues, facilities: SitharamanIn a first-ever exercise after independence, the Ministry of Defence, in consultation with the Army, has decided to reform the Indian Army ...
14 Aug, 2018, 11.36 PM IST
Cadre restructuring in the Indian Army under deliberationThe Army commander refused to divulge any further details on the matter.
19 Jul, 2018, 05.22 PM IST
Officer cadre restructuring: Army mulls doing away with Brigadier rankThe Army, as part of its ongoing exercise to restructure its officer cadre after a long wait of 35 years, is mulling the radical step of do...
17 Jul, 2018, 10.46 AM IST
Assault choppers to remain with IAF: Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa"We will continue operating and maintaining the attack helicopter fleet comprising Mi-25/35, Apache and LCH” the Air Chief responded to que...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.52 PM IST
Centre approves structural reforms for Army overhaulThe defence ministry had constituted a committee under Lt Gen DB Shekatkar to recommend measures for enhancing combat capability and rebala...
14 Jul, 2018, 02.30 PM IST
Defence minister reviews implementation of reform in ArmyThe reforms in Army will involve redeployment and restructuring of approximately 57,000 posts of officers, junior commissioned officers and...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.10 PM IST