Chinese downsizing of the army has a reason Chinese downsizing of the army has a reason 30 Jan 19 Press reports of last week stated that China is reducing the size of its army by half while increasing the strength of their navy, air force and strategic forces. The Chinese armed forces have a strength of 2 million and are […]
Pakistan in an election year Pakistan in an election year 29 Jan 19 2018 was the election year in Pak and Imran Khan, the puppet of the army chief, took over the mantle of the prime minister. In his opening remarks, as the prime minister, he spoke of peace with India and offered talks. His even sent a letter for […]
http://indianarmyveterans.gov.in/showfile.php?lang=1&level=2&&sublinkid=1449&lid=1044 (pg 34) Veterans need to be responsible Samaan Magazine Jan 2019 Across social media, veterans are out with vengeance blaming the senior hierarchy for all ills which the armed forces face in the present time. Almost every day a new subject arises, and the blaming of the hierarchy commences. In recent times it has been OROP, non-grant of NFU, […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=133 Kashmir and the election year CENJOWS 24 Jan 19 2018 ended on a positive note in Kashmir with security forces eliminating 248 militants, the largest in recent times, making most militant groups leaderless. Simultaneously, have been reports of an increase in locals joining militant groups and continuing clashes in parts of the valley during and post encounters, leading to […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/why-is-the-army-chief-misunderstood Why is the army chief misunderstood? (English Version) Rakshak News 23 Jan 19 The political leadership and army critics from Lutyens Delhi had always expected service chiefs to remain mute spectators, rarely heard and even more rarely seen. Most service chiefs have over the years shied away from the media, sticking to this belief. However, things have now begun […]
Misnomer in enhancing defence budgets Misnomer in enhancing defence budgets 23 Jan 19 The recent issue of the India Today, commemorating Army day, was devoted to reforms being undertaken by the army as it faces a financial crunch in its modernization programme. Its editorial by however made some logical but mostly disparaging suggestions on enhancing funds for modernization. In India […]
Time for nation to repay the soldier Time for the nation to repay the soldier 22 Jan 19 The Indian armed forces represent the country. Its soldiers come from each part extending from Arunachal to the Andamans. They represent every religion, caste, creed, profession and strata of society. They speak every language and dialect of the nation. Even their education […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/why-do-we-need-psu-in-defense-sector Why do we need PSUs? (English Version) Rakshak News 16 Jan 19 The Rafale deal has brought to fore multiple aspects concerning Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), including ordnance factories functioning under the Ordnance Factories Board (OFB). The issues gaining prominence are the financial status of HAL, strike by the unions of the PSUs and the government reducing the manpower […]
National security on a limited budget National security on a limited budget 16 Jan 19 The budget season is approaching, all eyes would be on the finance ministry’s perception on the importance of national security in an era of increasing challenges. Threats are on the rise while capabilities of the armed forces on the decline. The budget would be split […]
Making sense of the Army Chief’s comments Making sense of the army chief’s comments 15 Jan 19 In his annual pre-army day press conference, General Bipin Rawat, the army chief, shared his thoughts on multiple issues concerning the army of the present and future. He was also asked questions on internal and external matters affecting the country for which he […]