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Pending arsenal orders to be cleared within a month of normalcy: OFB chief

In a Q&A, Hari Mohan of the Ordnance Factory Board says 85% of the operations in arms-making units can be organised while maintaining social distancing

Army considering a proposal to allow 3-year tenure for civilians

The proposal, which is a part of broad reforms envisaged for the force, is set to be discussed at a conference of top commanders of the Indian Army following which the process would be taken forward

Killing 'Rambo' militants & talking of it: Big deal or business as usual?

Someone in govt needs to decide on how to present our successes to citizens. The decision should be at the highest level rather than off-the-cuff remark by a uniformed officer, writes Salman Khurshid

India, China troops face off in Ladakh and Sikkim; several injured

1st case of troops from both sides exchanging blows after the Pangong Lake incident that took place in August 2017

Roll out of Integrated Battle Groups delayed due to Covid-19: Army Chief

The Army Chief also said that there could be some disruptions in defence production and procurement in the wake of the pandemic, but it will be a "temporary phase"

Seven major evacuation operations conducted in India's history

Listen to the podcast to know about the first leg of India's coronavirus evacuation that kick-starts tomorrow and also take a look at 7 major evacuation operations carried out in India's history

24 people in Army's RR hospital in Delhi test positive for Covid-19

Separately, the Indian Navy quarantined around 150 officers and sailors at the INS Netaji Subhash, an administrative and logistics base in Kolkata

Three CRPF personnel killed in militant attack in Kupwara, area cordoned

The attackers opened fire on a CPRF Naka party at Wangam-Qaziabad in Kralgund area of the district

Col Ashutosh Sharma fulfilled his dream of joining Army in 13th attempt

Col Sharma was among five security forces personnel killed during an encounter with terrorists in north Kashmir late on Saturday night

Fighter fly pasts, navy warships, army bands to boost morale on Sunday

'We also cannot forget the people of our nation who have strictly adhered to all the guidelines issued by the government from time to time,' said Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat

J&K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, militants in Kulgam

The militants fired on a patrol party at Lower Munda in the Qazigund area of the south Kashmir district, a police official said

Armed forces told to take optimisation measures amid Covid-19 crisis

Officers, however, fear this will sharply impair the military's equipment and functioning

Centre's dearness allowance move to save Rs 11,000 crore from military

The salary freeze will affect the military's 1,500,000 serving men and women - 1,265,000 in the Army, 83,500 in the Navy and 155,000 in the Air Force.

At war with the virus

The military should supplement its arsenal with dual-use assets that would create capabilities for handling situations like Covid

Larsen & Toubro to now manage communication network of armed forces

The final step was taken when L&T secured a coveted order to create the software backbone that ill manage the AFN

Covid-19 lockdown: Indian Army to observe 'no movement' till April 19

Only personnel connected with provision of essential services will be allowed to move in this time period

Kulgam encounter: Security forces seize explosives; militants escape

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the Damhal Hanjipora area during the night after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there

India shells Pak terror camp, ammo dump to cause heavy damage: Spokesperson

Six Indian security personnel were injured in Sunderbani-Nowshera sector of Rajouri district last week when Pakistan fired at them

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L&T wins 'large' contract from Indian Army for advanced IT-enabled network

Although the company did not mention the exact value of the contract, according to its project classification, the value of a large order ranges between Rs 2,500 cr and Rs 5,000 cr.