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Sep 03, 2019
Eight Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot today to enhance combat capabilities
In a major boost to the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities, eight US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters are set to be inducted into the IAF on 3 September -
Aug 19, 2019
'No first use' of nuclear arms policy gives India many advantages; govt must clarify doctrine after Rajnath Singh's tweet
India's nuclear threat environment consists of two countries with vastly different nuclear postures. China espouses a doctrine similar to India's, that of 'assured retaliation', with a small number of nuclear weapons and an arsenal designed to survive a nuclear first strike. -
Aug 18, 2019
Talks with Pakistan will revolve only around Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, says Rajnath Singh
Asserting that dialogue with Pakistan is not possible till it stops aiding and abetting terrorism, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that if talks are held with Pakistan they will be regarding Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). Addressing a public rally ahead of flagging off the BJP's Jan Ashirwad rally for the assembly polls in Haryana's Kalka, Singh said, 'If talks take place (with Pakistan), it will be on PoK (Pakistan occupied Kashmir) and not on any other issue.' -
Aug 16, 2019
India's no first use nuclear theology rooted in wars country might fight, touted to be a tactic to discourage enemy strikes
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India’s stand on no first use (NFU) of nuclear weapons might change in the future, even though it remains committed to the doctrine now, sparking off a controversy with global consequences -
Aug 14, 2019
Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra; five pilots who took part in Balakot air strike also to be awarded, says defence ministry
At least five Indian Air Force pilots — who were part of the mission to strike a Jaish-e-Mohammad camp inside Pakistan — and Minty Agarwal, a lady officer who played a key role as flight controller during the Pakistani retaliation, were also among the list of military awardees. -
Jul 19, 2019
Senior IAF marshal expresses concerns over ongoing process to appoint India's next Chief of Air Staff
A senior Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force has expressed concerns to the Defence Ministry about the ongoing process pertaining to the appointment of the next Chief of Air Staff -
Jul 07, 2019
Indian Army busts NSCN(IM) hideout in Manipur; huge amount of arms, ammunition recovered from operation site
Indian Army busted an NSCN (IM) hideout at Kekru Naga Village in Manipur on Friday. The cadres fled leaving a huge amount of arms, ammunition, tents, uniform and other warlike stores from the operation site. The operations are still on. -
Jun 27, 2019
Disability pension tax: Rather than vilifying soldiers, Defence Ministry should work with forces to prevent dishonest claims
Rather than ordering a blanket change of rules on disability pension tax, the Ministry of Defence should work with the armed forces to institute a foolproof and verifiable system for disability claims -
Jun 27, 2019
Disability pension remains bone of contention amid defence ministry’s unyielding attitude over ex-servicemen’s appeals
The Central Board of Direct Taxes’ (CBDT) 24 June circular bringing disability pension under the tax scanner is the latest bone of contention between the retired Armed Forces personnel and the government -
Jun 21, 2019
Union Budget 2019: Size of budgetary allocation for defence reflects a country's ability to fund military activities
The defence outlay works out to just about 1.58 percent of the GDP for 2018-19, the lowest such figure since the 1962 war with China wherein it was 1.65 percent.
