The objectives of the training are synergy between the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, mutual understanding of both forces in Counter Terrorism Operations, interoperability and case studies of post operations, and preparation for current and emerging security challenges.
"Emergency procurement powers given by government over four tranches has helped us to modernise ourselves with contracts worth at Rs 18,000 crore signed under it. These equipments are now being used on the border," General Manoj Pande said
Amid shortages in the inventory of shoulder-fired missiles to tackle aerial threats on borders with China and Pakistan, the Indian Army is progressing two cases worth over Rs 6,800 crore for developing Very Short Range Air Defence Systems indigenously.
Congress in its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls has promised to abolish the Agnipath Scheme and return to the normal recruitment processes followed by the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
During the exercise, armed forces from both countries came together and participated in Yoga for fitness and health as they strengthened bonds of camaraderie and bonhomie, the Indian army said.
In an effort to boost collaboration between the Indian space and defence sectors, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan today asked the three defence forces and DRDO to engage with the Space industry and startups to develop cutting-edge technology to reduce the gap with the adversaries
"I call upon DRDO to deeply engage with the ideas startup community in partnership with the Indian space industry to develop cutting-edge solutions to help reduce our technology gap. We also need to ensure interoperability with current and future equipment capacity building in terms of bo
A major tragedy was averted with the timely detection of an improvised explosive device (IED) in a terrorist hideout in the Gursai top area of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Wednesday.
Two persons were apprehended in a joint operation 'Naina' launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police at Anantnag on Wednesday, army officials said.
The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, has said that the war between Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas has been a learning experience for India, as it may face similar warfare practices from terror-hit regions on Pakistan's borders.
The Army training command 'Investiture Ceremony' is scheduled to take place at the DANFE auditorium located in Shimla on April 16 to felicitate the distinguished acts of Indian Army Training Institutes and individuals, an official statement read.