Let’s not forget IAF’s triumph Let’s not forget IAFs triumph 12 Mar 19 The precision strike launched by the Indian air force on Pak terrorist camps is an indicator of perfection, professionalism and training of the force. The force had been facing flak in recent times over crashes of aircraft and loss of valuable pilots. Alongside it has been accusations […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/optimally-exploiting-the-defence-budget Optimally exploiting the defence budget (English Version) Rakshak News 06 Feb 19 The finance minister announced the defence share of the budget at Rs 3.18 Lakh Crore, a marginal increase of 3% over the last year. Percentage wise, this budget at 1.5% of the GDP is even lower than the last, which was 1.6%. This marginal increase would barely […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/does-this-make-the-army-special What makes the army different? (English Version) Rakshak News 30 Jan 19 There are a host of central forces (including Central Armed Police and the army) all wearing uniform, maybe different in shades, however similar in combat fatigues, yet their performance and outlook is vastly different. While each was raised for a separate task, yet in many cases they […]
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 […]
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 […]
The ups and downs in armed forces in 2018 The ups and downs in armed forces in 2018 01 Jan 19 2018 has witnessed ups and downs as far as the armed forces are concerned. Defence deals have been signed, new equipment has been inducted, the Arihant has completed its first deterrence patrol completing the nuclear triad, Rafale which was […]
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/agenda-for-service-chiefs-in-2019-46922/ Agenda for service chiefs in 2019 ORF 31 Dec 18 2018 was an eventful year for the armed forces. The army spent the year in bringing down the levels of militancy in Kashmir. It also launched its own cadre review, seeking to cut down manpower and restructure its organizations making it lean and mean. It also released its latest […]
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/midway-cds-46134/ Midway to a CDS ORF 11 Dec 18 In his pre-Navy Day interview, the Chief of Naval Staff and Chairman Chief’s of Staff Committee (COSC), Admiral Sunil Lanba stated that while the three services have differences on the establishment of theatre commands, they have agreed in principle on the appointment of a Permanent Chairman of the COSC (PCCOSC). In […]
Taint on armed forces as parties gear up for polls Taint on armed forces as parties gear up for polls 11 Dec 18 I had written a column for this newspaper in end Aug, wherein I had stated that the Congress chose to raise the Rafale deal to try and offset the BJP from raising the Bofors and AgustaWestland case, […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/a-clear-mentality-is-the-symbol-of-army-chiefs-cleanliness The army chief clarifies (English Version) Rakshak News 28 Nov 18 The army chief gave an interview to multiple channels last week. In every interview he stressed a few common points. The first was that terrorism in J and K is Pak sponsored and those who assist terrorists by interrupting operations are also enemies of the state. Secondly, he […]