From, "LOOK EAST" To "ACT EAST"
In 1991, India's Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao outlined the ‘ Look East' policy , designed to address India's neglect of the Southeast Asian region during the Cold War period. No doubt, the developed countries have their bloc and alliance systems, but a country like India, currently on the threshold of becoming a big power, faces a dilemma on how to respond to the evolving geo-strategic order in the Indo-Pacific region. Currently, the Indo-Pacific region is emerging as an epicenter of the power struggle between…
LASER WEAPON: THE UPCOMING FUTURE
After two decades of research and experimentation, Israeli defense officials now say they have a working prototype of a high-powered laser gun that can intercept rockets, mortar shells, drones and anti-tank missiles in flight. Israel recently announced the successful test of its Iron Beam laser weapon system that reportedly has the capability of intercepting rockets, mortars and anti-tank missiles. Called a game changer, it is claimed to be the world’s first energy-based missile defence system that employs a laser bea…
TARGETED KILLINGS IN KASHMIR VALLEY
In 17th Century once Jahangir beautifully quoted, " If there is heaven on earth, Then it's here, it's here, it's here.” But now this is 21st century in which 6,000 - 7,000 security forces personnel has been sacrificed their lives to keep up the heaven there, more than 17000+ civilians casualties after the 1990. Till now, security forces killed 26,000+ militants, captured 3,000+ and around 4,500+ militants turns their back. But the story still remains continue, In last 3 months , there are 17 killings confir…
GEOPOLITICAL IMPORTANCE OF ANDMAN AND NICOBAR
The Indo-Pacific becomes the geopolitically contested zone in the twenty first century. The Indian Ocean that had remained quiet after the cold war is emerging as a critical hotspot for geostrategic competition in the Indo-Pacific. In History, Islands played a vital role in shaping the maritime interest of the nations. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have rich maritime history right from the Chola dynasty to the Second World War. In Chola dynasty which was the one of the longest and mightiest ruling dynasties of this region, was th…
AFSPA AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN STABILITY IN NORTHEAST INDIA
In simple terms, AFSPA gives armed forces the power to maintain public order in “ disturbed areas ” . What is a “disturbed area” and who has the power to declare it ? A disturbed area is one which is declared by notification under Section 3 of the AFSPA. An area can be disturbed due to differences or disputes between members of different religious, racial, language or regional groups or castes or communities. Special powers given to Army Officials:- Under Section 4 of the AFSPA, an authorised officer in a disturbed area enjoys ce…
COMBAT EDGE
COMBAT EDGE THE ARMOURED CORPS Armoured Corps, successor to the erstwhile cavalry, retains the elan of the horse borne warrior of old, along with that infuriatingly languid air of confidence, of never being seen as perturbed in public. This is a necessity and not a facade. The mechanised battlefield is exceptionally demanding and requires enormous reserves of physical, mental and moral stamina to get through the 'noise and dust'. The Armoured Corps ethos reflects professional competence and makes demands on individual soldi…
STRUCTURE OF INDIAN ARMY
STRUCTURE OF ARMY The Indian army has strength of about a million troops and fields 34 divisions. Its headquarters is located in the Indian capital New Delhi and it is under the overall command of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Formation and Structure of Indian Army Command : Indian Army has 6 operational commands and 1 training command. Each one is headed by a General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) , known as Army Commander, who is among the senior-most Lieutenant General officers in the army. Each command is directly…
Indian Armed Forces' contingent participating in Victory Day Parade
Indian military contingent participates in Victory Day Parade in Russia Defence Minister RAJNATH SINGH said he was extremely proud that a 75-member Tri-service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces participated in the 75th anniversary of the Victory Day Parade at the iconic Red Square here on Wednesday.Singh arrived here on a three-day visit on Tuesday at the invitation of the Russian Ministry of Defence to attend the celebration. Russia's Victory Day- Russian Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the surr…
S-400, key arms deals with Russia on track
S-400, key arms deals with Russia on track: Indian Ambassador to Russia- India has requested a quick delivery of missiles, ammunition and assault rifles from Russia under the emergency purchase route during a visit by a top delegation to Moscow led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The requests – which include spares for the army –are believed to have been looked at positively by Russia, with an assurance that quick deliveries would be made, considering the tense situation on the border with China. All major bilateral defence contracts, in…
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE INDIAN ARMED FORCE
Welcome to know your Armed Force segment- The Indian Armed Forces are the military force of our country . It consists of three professional uniformed services: the Indian Army Indian Navy I ndian Air Force . Additionally, the Indian Armed Forces are supported by the Indian Coast Gaurd and Paramilitary Force (ASSAM RIFLES and SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE ) and various inter-service commands and institutions such as the Strategic Forces Command , the Andaman and Nicobar Command and the Integrated Defence Staff . The Presiden…
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