The Indian Air Force is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the famous 'Operation Meghdoot' which was carried out by the Indian forces to gain control of the Siachen glacier by thwarting Pakistan's efforts to capture it.
"The Defence Ministry today signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for acquiring 25 new ALH Dhruv helicopters for the Indian Army. The ALH Dhruv Mk III UT (Utility) is designed for Search & Rescue, Troop Transportation, Internal Cargo, Recce/ Casualty Evacuation etc. It has
2023 was a landmark year for the Ministry of Defence as giant strides were made towards realising the vision of the Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to create a strong, secure, self-reliant, and inclusive India, an official press release from the Ministry of Defence informed
The Indian Army on Sunday paid tribute to Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, an operator who lost his life in the service of duty amid the tracherous terrians of Siachen glacier.
"Siachen Warriors in collaboration with BSNL established first ever BSNL BTS at forward posts of the highest battlefield on October 6, to extend mobile communication for the soldiers deployed at more than 15,500 feet," posted the Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army on X.
Captain Shiva Chauhan, who became the first women officer to be posted at the world's highest battlefield in Siachen glacier, on Monday expressed hope that more girls will join India Army after her accomplishment.
Recent sky diving activity by three women soldiers and Captain Shiva Chauhan, the first woman officer to serve in Siachen glacier at an altitude of 15,600 ft signifies that no battlefield is untouched by audacious women.
Fire and Fury Corps officer Captain Shiva Chauhan underwent rigorous training including endurance training, ice wall climbing, avalanche and crevasse rescue and survival drills, as she became the first woman officer to be operationally deployed at the world's highest battleground on the Siac