We are looking at clothing that can sustain soldiers in extreme cold climate & hot weather and the north-eastern regions where we have the jungle and semi-mountainous, Rawat said.
According to the IAF, the accident took place when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission in central India and a court of inquiry has been ordered.
CBI handed probe into Army recruitment scam, books 17 officers and personnel for alleged bribery & irregularities in admissions to National Defence Academy (NDA), Officers Training Academy (OTA).
Modi govt is learnt to have decided to present itself as an ‘alternative to China’ in providing quality defence items to nations in Indian Ocean Region, ASEAN.
The new data published by Swedish think-tank SIPRI comes at a time when the Narendra Modi govt is taking steps to reduce imports with a focus on Make in India.
India is keen to establish stronger ties with Central Asian countries where China has an increasing presence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited Uzbekistan twice.
At least 2 companies — about 100 soldiers each — in all infantry battalions are being given Sig 716, irrespective of whether they are in the field or at peace stations.
The first squadron of the Rafale jets is stationed at Ambala Air Force station. India is expected to get more Rafale jets from France in the next couple of months.
Navy had planned to become a 200-warship force. It cut down this number to 175. Security circumstances may now lead the Navy to recalibrate capital procurements.
The political trajectory is clear. Asim Munir is now prepared to convict and sentence Imran Khan for instigating a rebellion against the army chief, with no possibility of mercy.
RBI data shows 26 states and Union Territories couldn’t regain pre-pandemic foreign tourist footfalls in 2024, but domestic tourism surged 27 percent compared to 2019.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
Fix the Defense procurement process. OFB’s monopoly and our ridiculous procurement process is what keeps any textile business away from any contracts. Also get real, our RFP for defense equipment demands the moon and then the Army cries it’s not fulfilled in India and buys foreign goods under emergency procurement with real requirements. How do you expect an Indian company to participate in such bakwas?
I find this news rather amazing. India is known as the biggest textile and garment exporter in the world. It is astounding that the armed forces import fabric for uniforms. It is a case of shade under the lamp post. Daal mei kuch kaala hai. Ask Gujus! They will supply all the textile required for entire armed forces and perhaps more.
I am glad he is interested in encouraging the idea of producing the extreme weather uniforms in India , but banning the import IS NONE OF HIS JOB, he speaks like PAK Military, very sorry for his lapsus,
Fix the Defense procurement process. OFB’s monopoly and our ridiculous procurement process is what keeps any textile business away from any contracts. Also get real, our RFP for defense equipment demands the moon and then the Army cries it’s not fulfilled in India and buys foreign goods under emergency procurement with real requirements. How do you expect an Indian company to participate in such bakwas?
I find this news rather amazing. India is known as the biggest textile and garment exporter in the world. It is astounding that the armed forces import fabric for uniforms. It is a case of shade under the lamp post. Daal mei kuch kaala hai. Ask Gujus! They will supply all the textile required for entire armed forces and perhaps more.
I am glad he is interested in encouraging the idea of producing the extreme weather uniforms in India , but banning the import IS NONE OF HIS JOB, he speaks like PAK Military, very sorry for his lapsus,
Speak with Commonsense. Stupid! That is his job now. And be respectful of the CDS.
Are you a loser in this arrangement or a spooney of a Money Maker?