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 […]
Creating Theatre Command to Meet Our Specific Conditions USI 09 Apr 2020 Harsha Kakar@ Introduction On 15th Aug 2019, the Prime Minister in his annual Red Fort address to the nation announced a major decision: India would have a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Reforms which were overdue for decades became a reality. In end December 2019, General Bipin […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=253 The armed forces test against Coronavirus comes now 04 Apr 2020 All essential services of the nation are working in unison, despite any set of shortcomings, to control the spread of the Coronavirus. The armed forces have established isolation centres run by its medical staff. Hospitals and doctors are on the alert in case there is a spike […]
CENJOWS 29 Mar 2020 The role of the army in a whole of government approach in tackling the Coronavirus 29 Mar 2020 Historically, the Indian armed forces have always been amongst the first to respond to any crisis or natural disaster. The availability of trained manpower with expertise in multiple fields have helped restore adverse situations in a short time. […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=247 Coronavirus and the armed forces 16 Mar 2020 The centre and states are seeking the assistance of the armed forces, amongst other central agencies to help battle the spread of Coronavirus (Covid 19). The army is already running wellness centres (isolation and quarantine facilities) in Manesar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Deolali, Jhansi, Kolkata, Chennai and Suratgarh to manage Indian nationals […]
http://epaper.dailyexcelsior.com/?id=MTAxOTE4 Indigenous versus imported artillery equipment 27 Feb 2020 Inputs indicate that the Indian army is presently at the stage of cost negotiation for procuring 1580 artillery guns called ATHOS (Autonomous Towed Howitzer Ordnance System) 2052 manufactured by the Elbit company of Israel. The procurement is expected to be 400 Guns in fully assembled condition and remaining 1,180 under the […]