In interview with Bloomberg TV, CDS terms Pakistan’s claim it shot down 6 IAF aircraft ‘absolutely incorrect’; tells Reuters IAF ‘flew all types of aircraft with all types of ordinances on 10 May’.
Pakistan is said to have finalised the purchase of up to 40 stealth fighters. If the delivery takes place, it will mark the first international export of the Chinese aircraft.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan noted that while Pakistan may have leveraged Chinese commercial satellite imagery, there is no proof of real-time targeting support.
The NDA began admitting women in 2022. The 17 female cadets will proceed to their respective pre-commissioning training academies for the final phase of training before commissioning.
With spares unavailable, India’s armed forces turned to battlefield improvisation of decades-old systems to keep air defences lethal & unbreached during Pakistan’s attacks.
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said IAF was mostly outward looking when it came to procurements but a 'rap on the knuckles' made it look inwards, adding that 'atmanirbharta' is key.
Speaking at inaugural plenary of CII Annual Business Summit, Singh also underlines role of homegrown defence systems during and in aftermath of Operation Sindoor.
The Baltic nation has built a robust digital ecosystem, which in turn has strengthened its cybersecurity infra. It has also significantly increased investment in its defence sector.
Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K & Roopa A’s expedition aboard INSV Tarini is the first-ever such global circumnavigation by Indian women in a double-handed mode.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
India should target the equipment modernization for Army, Navy & Airforce at a time bound & rapid pace in comparison with China or Russia. A terrorist nation like Pakistan should not be in our comparison. Sponsored terrorism should be answered with sponsored terrorism, Unidentified men can do enough damage inside Pakistan at a very low cost.
Omelette making involves eggs (not whole!) but broken?
Wars without casualties calls for God’s intervention?
Opposition is entirely crazy fussing about losses?
India should target the equipment modernization for Army, Navy & Airforce at a time bound & rapid pace in comparison with China or Russia. A terrorist nation like Pakistan should not be in our comparison. Sponsored terrorism should be answered with sponsored terrorism, Unidentified men can do enough damage inside Pakistan at a very low cost.
Omelette making involves eggs (not whole!) but broken?
Wars without casualties calls for God’s intervention?
Opposition is entirely crazy fussing about losses?