Agni V launch alters dynamics of the region The Statesman 10 Jan 17

Agni V launch alters dynamics of the region The Statesman 10 Jan 17

End December saw India do a successful launch of the nuclear capable Agni V missile, with an expected range of over five thousand kilometres. The missile achieved its objective and landed off the Australian waters. The present launch was from a canister, rather than a mobile launcher, for which it is being designed, implying more test launches are due, prior […]

India, Pakistan and a tale of two army chiefs The Wire 06 Jan 17

India, Pakistan and a tale of two army chiefs The Wire 06 Jan 17

General Bajwa assumed the mantle of army chief of Pakistan in end November, while General Bipin Rawat took command of the Indian army last weekend. General Rawat was commissioned in 1978, while General Bajwa in 80. Both had served almost simultaneously in the same mission in Congo, the difference being that General Rawat commanded the North Kivu Brigade and General […]