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…
FDI limit for defence manufacturing to be raised to 74%
FDI limit for defence manufacturing to be raised to 74% In news- The Union government has decided to raise the limit for foreign direct investment (FDI) for defence manufacturing from 49 to 74 per cent under the automatic route. Speaking to the media here, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that time-bound defence procurement process and faster decision-making will take place under the new policy. The mega reform announcements are part of the Rs 20 lakh-crore economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on …
CAPTAIN KARAM SINGH: THE BRAVE WHO DEFEND 8 ATTACKS WAVE
Date of Birth : Sep 15,1915 Birth Place: Sangrur Dist(Punjab) Service: Army Last Rank: Subedar and Hon Captain Unit: 1 Sikh Arm/Regt : The Sikh Regiment Operation: Indo Pak War 1947-48 Awards: PVC Date of Demise : 20 June, 1993 EARLY LIFE- Honorary Captain Karam Singh was born on 15 Sep 1915, at Bhaliawala village in Sangrur district of Punjab. Son of a farmer Sardar Uttam Singh, Karam Singh always wanted to live a life of thrill and adventure since his childhood. His uncle was …
21 MH-60R Seahawk Maritime Helicopters On Order For The Indian Navy
In News- India becomes the latest country to add the MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopter to its fleet. The U.S. Navy announced a $905 million contract to Lockheed Martin (Sikorsky) for 21 "Romeo" helicopters for the Indian Navy. PURPOSE- India’s selection of the MH-60R ‘Romeo’ multi-mission helicopter provides the Indian Navy with the most advanced anti-surface/anti-submarine warfare helicopter in operation today. The MH-60R offers the lowest risk and best value option because the aircraft is already in full production …
MAJOR SOMNATH SHARMA: THE LAST MAN LAST ROUND
Date of Birth : Jan 31, 1923 Birth Place: Kangra (HP) Service: Army Last Rank: Major Service Years: 1942 - 1947 Unit : 4 Kumaon Regiment : The Kumaon Regiment Awards : Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous), M entioned in Dispatches Date of Martyrdom : Nov 03, 1947 Qoutes- "The enemies is only 50 yards from us. We are hopelessly outnumbered. I will not withdraw one inch but fight to the last man last round." Major Somnath Sharma was born on 31st January 1923 in the Dadh district of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh (then Punjab provin…
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