In view of China’s build-up all along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) till Arunachal Pradesh, it is just as well that India is pursuing efforts to equip its armed forces with AI-backed systems
Col Anil Bhat (retd)
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Indian Navy’s all-woman aircrew creates history
Over the years, women officers in the Indian armed forces have begun notching various types of achievements
Misuse of Indian Army uniforms has dangerous consequences: Army’s distinctiveness must remain paramount
Uncontrolled proliferation of the existing combat uniform has led to many cases of breach of security of military establishments and personnel and, while it has been a cause of concern, not enough action has been initiated
Sharpening China Watch: Indian Army seeks to up language and knowledge expertise on China
The Indian Army’s notification in July 2022 inviting applications from persons fluent in Mandarin to properly communicate with the Chinese military along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a beginning in fulfilling a decades-long important requirement
Ancient grandeur of Hindu culture and civilisation that lies suppressed by history
That we were far more technically advanced and superior than what our western and leftist historians would like us to believe isn't a notion but a fact backed and supported by archaeological findings like in Dwarka, Sinauli, Mehrgarh and Hampi
The Indian Navy's three-dimensional capabilities
“Today, Indian Navy is counted among the frontline navies of the world. Today, the world’s largest maritime forces are ready to work and cooperate with India,” Singh said and described INS Khanderi as a shining example of the ‘Make in India’ capabilities of the country.
A touching farewell to a battle-hardened warship
Battleships decommissioned in the future should also be developed as museums to attract general public -- on ground and on water too
Men who fight together must pray together: The hallowed tradition of secularism in India's armed forces
As officers in the armed forces, their religion is that of their soldiers, sailors and airmen and all religious festivals of India are attended and taken part by all officers and families, writes Col Anil Bhat (retd) for South Asia Monitor
Progress in India’s warship building, but not enough except in surface ships
There are not many developing countries like India having the capability to produce such a wide variety of warships ranging from fast-attack craft to aircraft carriers, writes Col Anil Bhat (retd) for South Asia Monitor
Indian Coast Guard conducts counter-pollution exercise; Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Coast Guard also participate
During the sea exercise, 13 ships and 10 aircraft from the Indian Coast Guard and one aircraft from IAF (C-131), two ships from SACEP members states -- Sri Lankan Coast Guard and Bangladesh Coast Guard -- and 1 OSV from ONGC, assets from SCI and tugs from Mormugao Port Trust demonstrated containment cum marine spill recovery by side sweeping…
