Assam Rifles – ITBP Merger, A Recipe Imperiling National Security? Assam Rifles-ITBP merger, a recipe imperilling national security News4masses.com 26 Oct 19 The government is considering the merger of the Assam Rifles with the ITBP, implying two separate forces, with no commonality in tasks, culture and working conditions being merged to suit the requirement of adding vacancies at the helm […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/why-play-with-soldiers-lives Playing with soldier’s lives (English Version) Rakshak News 09 Oct 19 The basic premise on which a soldier, irrespective of rank, operates is that he trusts that his organization, superiors and establishment will care for his family in case something happens to him. Hence, he always places his life and limb at risk. The bedrock of the army is […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/kashmir-army-deserves-praise Praise the soldier in Kashmir (English Version) Rakshak News 12 Sept 19 The success or failure in Kashmir, post the abrogation of Article 370 will depend on the common soldier and policeman, whether he is a jawan of the army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) or of the J and K police. He stands alone all through day and […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/announcement-of-appointment-of-cds-creates-new-possibilities Appointment of CDS (English version) Rakshak News 21 Aug 19 The Prime Minister announced from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, that as part of military reforms the government would appointment a Chief of Defence staff (CDS). Multiple views flowed, most with high expectations. Many are likely to be disappointed as on multiple occasions, announcements have […]
Beyond the defence budget Beyond the defence budget 24 Jul 19 The total allocation to the MoD in the defence budget this year remained at the same level as in the interim budget at Rs 4.31 Lakh Crores, which includes 1.12 Lakh Crores for defence pensions. This works out to 2.04 percent of the GDP and approximately 15.5% of the […]
Restructuring and rightsizing of the army Restructuring and rightsizing of the army 17 Jul 19 Reports stated that the government has begun approving the army’s restructuring plans proposed by the present army chief. General Bipin Rawat, had on commencement of his tenure, ordered four studies. These involved restructuring the field force for enhancing operational efficiency, reorganizing army HQs, cadre review […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2243771/Kolkata-The-Statesman/16TH-JULY-2019#page/7/2 The impact of enhanced ammunition reserves 16 Jul 19 The army chief in a press conference as a prelude to Kargil Diwas stated, ‘no act of terror will go unpunished as the Indian Army stands resolute and ready to defend territorial integrity and that any misadventure by Pakistan army will be repelled with punitive response.’ Pak had made multiple […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2233846/Kolkata-The-Statesman/9TH-JULY-2019#page/7/2 Battle over tax breaks for disabled veterans 09 Jul 19 The past few weeks has witnessed a new low in warfare. It is an all-out war between the government and army HQs on one side, and veterans of the armed forces on the other, on disability pensions. It commenced with a letter issued by the Central Board of Direct […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/new-direction-from-changes-in-defense-manufacturing-units Rejigging defence manufacturing units (English version) Rakshak News 03 Jul 19 There was an announcement that Defence Public Sector Units (PSUs) are being shifted from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to the Ministry of heavy industry. This step is being considered based on suggestions made by Niti Aayog and the National Security Advisory Board. In some manner, service HQs […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/pakistan-has-made-more-cognizance-of-the-construction-of-these-consolidated-war-groups The creation of integrated battle groups (English Version) Rakshak News 25 Jun 19 The army announced that by the end of this year it would create two-three Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) for the western border with Pakistan. There would be separate IBGs for offensive and defensive roles. Subsequently, the same model would be adopted for the Chinese front. The […]