Defence News

Why is China downsizing its army to less than a million amid Sikkim standoff?

While the decision to cut the number of troops amid border tensions has raised quite a few eyebrows, it is being said that PLA intends to boost its naval strength through the restructuring process.

Jul 12, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Indian Army pitches tents, starts supply chain despite China posturing

The Sikkim standoff is already India's longest standoff with China since the 1962 war.

Jul 9, 2017

Adarsh scam: Defence ministry probe indicts ex-Army chiefs Deepak Kapoor and Vij

Validates earlier Army probe; says Gen Vij appeared to have provided "protective umbrella" to the guilty.

Jul 9, 2017

UN adopts global treaty to ban nuclear weapons; India refuses to attend talks

India and eight other countries, including Pakistan, US and China, skipped the negotiations that would legally ban atomic weapons.

Jul 8, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army soldier, wife killed in Pakistan ceasefire violation in Poonch

Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the death of an Indian Army soldier and his wife. Read to know more.

Jul 8, 2017

Indian army soldiers are seen after a snowfall at the India-China trade route at Nathu-La, 55 km (34 miles) north of Gangtok, capital of Indian state of Sikkim, January 17, 2009

Border standoff: China moulded its Western Theater Command keeping India in mind

A report has claimed that China set up its Western Theater Command to take on India in the border regions.

Jul 7, 2017

China sailing ahead with Liaoning, Shandong aircraft carriers; INS Vikramaditya alone can't help India secure its backyard

China has also reportedly begun construction on a third aircraft carrier, and the country "may eventually field a force of four to six aircraft carriers."

Jul 7, 2017

Military power in perspective: Who will win if India and Pakistan go to war?

Pakistan, which has fewer offensive forces to take on India, increasingly relies on tactical nuclear weapons to aid its army.

Jul 6, 2017

Of 15,000 nuclear weapons in the world, India has 110; here's how it compares with Pakistan, China

Many nuclear-armed nations are modernising their nuclear arsenals, instead of eliminating them. Are we witnessing a return of the expansion of nukes across the world?

Jul 5, 2017

India vs China: A comparison of military strengths

Indian Military Vs Chinese Military: How They Compare [VIDEO]

Is Indian military equipped to take on an evolving Chinese challenge? Here is a comparison of the military power of the two countries.

Jul 5, 2017

India vs China: How the two countries match in military strength

Is Indian military properly equipped to take on an evolving Chinese challenge? Here is a comparison of the military power of the two countries.

Jul 3, 2017

India successfully test-fires quick reaction surface-to-air short range missile

The missile which was fired from Odisha's Chandipur firing range is a quick reaction, all-weather, network-centric missile system capable of search-on-the-move.

Jul 3, 2017

Azam Khan faces flak for insulting Indian Army with rape allegations

Azam Khan courted controversy yet again when he levelled rape allegations against the Indian Army during a meeting with party workers at the SP office in Rampur in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday night.

Jun 28, 2017

Indian Army gets first batch of modern bullet-proof helmets after two decades

Indian Army has finally received its first batch of modern bulletproof helmets, two decades after it initiated the process to acquire them. Read to know more about the helmets and how it will help our soldiers.

Jun 28, 2017

US expected to approve India's request for 22 Guardian surveillance drones

Though these Guardian drones will help India keep a strict watch in the Indian Ocean Region, what India really seeks to acquire are combat drones or unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs).

Jun 26, 2017

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