Page 11 - Military

Tens of thousands protest in anti-military marches in Sudan

Protesters took to the streets in Khartoum and other cities around the country

When it comes to building warships, China is sailing far ahead of India

India has just one aircraft carrier against China's two; just 10 destroyers against China's 42 larger vessels; just 13 frigates against the PLA(N)'s 44; and barely 28 corvettes against China's 71

Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation: Report

Russia's defense chief on Tuesday signed a roadmap for closer military ties with China, pointing to increasingly frequent US strategic bomber flights near both countries' borders.

Former South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90

Chun had multiple myeloma, a blood cancer which was in remission, and his health had deteriorated recently, his former press secretary Min Chung-ki told reporters

Navy's plan to become 170-ship force on track: Vice Chief of Naval Staff

The naval commander said guided-missile destroyer 'Visakhapatnam' and Kalvari-class submarine 'Vela' will be inducted into the Indian Navy by next week in a boost to its combat capability

Lockheed to address India's requirements for new-age military solutions

Lockheed has already tied up with the Tata group to manufacture the aircraft in India and promised not to sell the F-21 to any other country provided it secures the multi-billion dollar deal

A big stick for the Indian Navy

In the new military architecture emerging in the Indo-Pacific, a third aircraft carrier will be needed to effectively counter the Chinese Navy

SC rejects Centre's plea to delay NDA exam for women, says can't postpone

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it doesn't want women to be denied their right. The induction of women cannot be posted by one year, it said.

Defence Ministry delegates enhanced financial powers to armed forces

Rajnath Singh approved the expansion of financial powers to the armed forces to cut delays in making purchases for operational preparedness and quickly meet requirements of the field formations

The greatest general of the 20th century

His name doesn't crop up in readily available rankings, but his under-resourced and underfed army prevailed over the world's mightiest super power

US slaps sanctions on 22 individuals connected to Myanmar's military regime

The United States slapped fresh sanctions on 22 individuals connected to Myanmar's military regime in response to the country's military coup on February 1

Lt Gen Sanjeev Kumar Sharma to be deputy chief strategic planning in Army

Lt Gen Sanjeev Kumar Sharma will be the new Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy), a post created last year to oversee the 1.3 million-strong Army's operations and intelligence directorates

The drone challenge

India's attack & detection capabilities need urgent upgrading

Saudis accused of killing Khashoggi got military training in US: NYT

There is no evidence to suggest that the American officials who approved the training knew that Saudis were involved in the crackdown of dissent in the kingdom.

Global nuclear warhead stockpile appears to be growing, SIPRI warns

The overall number of nuclear warheads in global military stockpiles appears to be increasing this year, a new finding released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals

Largest warship in the Iranian navy catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman

Ship sinks under unclear circumstances

UN calls for immediate release of Mali's civilian leaders by military

The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday strongly condemned the arrest and called for their immediate and unconditional release and the restoration of the civilian-led transition

Robot dogs: On police forces, defence duty and their potential risks

What are these entities? These are canine-shaped robots with AI and four-legged mobility. Charact­eri­sed as "partly-autonomous" ground vehicles, they can be used to do a variety of tasks

India, South Korea agree on joint production, export of military hardware

The decisions were taken during delegation-level talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his South Korean counterpart Suh Wook

PM to address top military leadership; jawans to participate for 1st time

Modi will address a conference of the county's top military leadership in Gujarat's Kevadia on Saturday