The PAGD grudgingly accepts the new status of J and K 11 Nov 2020 The People’s Alliance of the Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) was created on 15 Oct, with the intention of restoring the original status of J and K, which was revoked in August last year. The alliance is a grouping of 11 political parties, including arch-rivals PDP and […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2885333/Kolkata-The-Statesman/10TH-NOVEMBER-2020#page/7/2 Pension moves may affect morale of armed forces 10 Nov 2020 An internal communique, dated 29 Oct, from the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), under the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), conveyed the intention of the government to enhance service age limits, while reducing pensions to those who seek pre-mature retirement. The memo, possibly deliberately leaked, directs the […]
https://cenjows.in/article-detail?id=415 Restructuring of the armed forces in the current scenario 02 Nov 2020 A report in the newspapers last week stated that the Indian armed forces are expected to be transformed from their current individual service structures into five integrated theatre commands. The report mentioned two land-based commands, one each for China and Pakistan, a Peninsula Command, an Air Defence […]
https://www.amarujala.com/columns/opinion/rafale-aircraft-can-change-the-game?src=top-lead Amid the ongoing crisis arrives the Rafale (English Version) Amar Ujala 30 Jul 2020 The standoff in Ladakh continues and both sides are building forces to match the other. Talks between the military commanders and WMCC (Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on Border Issues) have yet to yield substantial results. There are concerns that the stalemate may […]
https://usiofindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/USI-Journal-April-June-2020-Issue.pdf Page 166 Creating theatre command to meet our specific conditions USI Journal Apr to Jun 2020 Introduction The mention of theatre commands conjures the US image of large forces moving across oceans capable of launching operations far from their home bases. It also intermingles two major terms, ‘theatres of war’ and theatres of operations’. A theatre of war is […]
INDIA NEEDS TO LOOK BEYOND LAND BORDERS By Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (Retd) The recent standoff with China along northern borders and Indian determination to continue with the construction of infrastructure network in the region, which was the main objection by China, will ensure that tensions remain. With improved surveillance, better communication arteries, weapons and transport, Indian forces will […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2677793/Kolkata-The-Statesman/19TH-MAY-2020#page/7/2 Pro’s and cons of the Tour of Duty idea 19 May 2020 The army chief recently announced that the army is considering a new scheme for officers termed ‘Tour of Duty’ (TOD). The scheme envisages three years’ service, with no extension. It aims to attract those seeking to join the armed forces without adopting it as a fulltime […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=274 Reducing destabilization while establishing theatre commands 06 May 2020 The armed forces are well on the way to establishing theatre commands. While there are many critics debating on its requirement in the Indian context as also the approach adopted, there is no doubt that it is the need of the hour. Some studies for establishing integrated commands have […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=272 India’s security concerns would continue to rise CENJOWS 01 May 2020 Currently, almost all nations remain deeply involved in containing the spread of the Coronavirus. The economic toll of the virus is likely to be staggering. As per estimates of the IMF, the global economy could lose upto USD 10 Trillion. Most nations would be in recession, with […]
National security and COVID 19 National security and COVID 19 24 Apr 2020 While the nation is battling the spread of COVID 19 (Coronavirus) the defence ministry announced a collection of defence deals. These include procurement of Negev Light Machine Guns at a cost of 116 Million USD from Israel, 2.1 billion USD agreement with TAIS, a consortium of […]