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Drone maker ideaForge bets big on indigenisation for armed forces

The Army signed a $20-million deal with the Infosys-backed drone maker last week

Over 3,000 military healthcare workers get coronavirus vaccine jabs

The armed forces on Saturday administered coronavirus vaccine to over 3,000 military doctors, nurses and healthcare personnel on the first day of the nation-wide vaccination drive

Indian army's drone operations feature for first time at Army Day parade

Drones of the Indian Army carried out mock kamikaze attacks and first-aid delivery exercises

India will remain grateful to courageous soldiers: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted Indian Army personnel on Army Day and said the country will remain forever grateful to its courageous and committed soldiers, veterans and their families.

CDS Rawat pays homage, expresses gratitude to soldiers on Army Day

On the occasion of Army Day, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Friday expressed gratitude to Indian soldiers, saying that their valour and sacrifices are an inspiration to many

PM Modi greets soldiers on Army Day, says it has made Indians proud

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted soldiers on Army Day and lauded the Indian Army, saying it is strong, brave and resolute

Indian Army signs $20 mn contract with ideaForge to procure SWITCH drones

The Indian Army has signed a contract with ideaForge to procure 'undisclosed quantities' of high-altitude variant of SWITCH unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

2020 challenging for India, Army stayed bravely at borders: Gen Naravane

Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said 2020 had been very challenging for the country and the Armed forces bravely stayed at the northern borders

Decriminalising adultery may cause 'instability' in Army: Centre to SC

The plea was made in an interim application filed through lawyer Sachin Sharma on behalf of the Ministry of Defence

India to emerge as key military partner in US' plan to counter China's rise

The document lays out a vision for the region in which North Korea no longer poses a threat, India is predominant in South Asia and the U.S. works with partners around the world to resist Chinese acti

Army holds back land monetisation policy due to drop in prices: Naravane

Gen Naravane welcomed the government's land monetisation policy saying it will help the three services in overcoming budgetary constraints

Will confront China till acceptable solution is found, says Army chief

Naravane claims his troops took the Chinese by surprise on Ladakh Range

Hopeful of solution; ready for any event: Army chief on Ladakh standoff

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Tuesday said he was hopeful that India and China will be able to reach an agreement to resolve the eastern Ladakh standoff

Indian Army soft-pedals light tank of DRDO-L&T for China border

L&T is looking to complete delivery of its contract for 100 K-9 Vajra tracked guns by February, well ahead of schedule

India allows captured People's Liberation Army soldier to return to China

A Chinese soldier, who was apprehended by the Indian Army in eastern Ladakh three days ago, was handed back to China on Monday, official sources said

Western Army commander reviews operational preparedness of Kharga Corps

Lieutenant General Singh was received at the corps base by Lieutenant General S S Mahal, General Officer Commanding, Kharga Corps

Best of BS Opinion: Army's pivot to the north, an attack on America & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Army's pivot to the north

An overhaul of an Indian strike corps' operational role constitutes a strategic signal that will resonate equally in Beijing and Rawalpindi

Gen Rawat reviews India's military readiness for 2nd day in AP border areas

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat took stock of India's security preparedness in several forward bases near the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh on the second day of his visit

Army inks deal to procure 12 patrol boats for surveillance of Pangong lake

Official sources said the boats are being procured for surveillance of Pangong lake as well as other water bodies in mountainous areas