Topic: CDS Bipin Rawat
CDS Rawat meets US counterpart General Milley at Pentagon, holds talks on regional security
The two leaders reaffirmed the need for greater military-to-military cooperation between India & US, and agreed to continued ties in training exercises & creating more opportunities.
CDS Bipin Rawat attends SCO military exercise in Russia’s Orenburg
The exercise has provided an opportunity to the armed forces of the SCO nations to train in counter-terrorism operations in a multinational and joint environment, officials said.
India anticipated Taliban takeover but surprised at speed, CDS Gen Bipin Rawat says
Gen. Bipin Rawat also spoke about the expanding Chinese naval and nuclear power but said India had the capability to take on the northern neighbour and Pakistan in conventional warfare.
Army must ditch ‘superiority’ mindset. Distrust, animosity will only hamper military reforms
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat laid claims to superiority on behalf of the Army, because he believes it is ultimately all about control of territory. This mindset needs to be disparaged.
What are military theatre commands and why does India want to switch to them
A proposal is being discussed to have 5 unified or theatre commands that will help in better planning & military response, and aim to have unified approach to fighting any future war.
Will IAF just support Army in new theatres? CDS Rawat says yes, but air chief says no in public
CDS Gen Rawat labels IAF as supporting arm to ground forces — likening it to roles of artillery, engineers in Army. But ACM Bhadauria says air power has a huge role to play in battle areas.
India, China should be able to gradually achieve status quo in eastern Ladakh, says CDS Rawat
In an address at a think-tank Friday, CDS General Bipin Rawat also said that India must remain prepared for 'any misadventure' and respond accordingly as it has done in the past.
Chinese army realised it needs better training, preparation after Galwan clash: CDS Rawat
General Rawat said India had to keep a watch on all activities of China in the region and Indian soldiers are very adept in fighting in the region, unlike Chinese PLA.
Joint military command is the future but India can’t rush into it
The amalgamation of 19 military commands into a cohesive joint or theatre command will be India's biggest defence reform. The challenge will be to take everyone along.
Modi’s new outdoor meeting trend as latest studies raise concerns on indoor Covid spread
Masked up and socially distanced, PM Modi met Army chief General M.M. Naravane, IAF chief R.K.S. Bhadauria & CDS General Bipin Rawat to take stock of Covid readiness.
YourTurn
Why US and India are taking on China with a ‘Middle Eastern Quad’
China has been wooing Israel and the UAE. Now they both seem to have been pulled away to be part of a second Quad, or the first murmurings of a new world order.
Pushing to have LIC IPO done by March 2022, FM Sitharaman says
Sitharaman said any delay won't be due to a lack of political will. The 65-year old insurer's internal valuation hasn't been done & the process will take time, she added.
Defence
Army bets on technology & not more troops on ground in Eastern Command to deal with China
The 4 Corps under the Eastern Army Command has set up an integrated surveillance centre manned by soldiers from both the Army and the Air Force which tracks the LAC 24x7.
Mohan Bhagwat is right, China is the big threat. But his prescription to counter it is flawed
India can fight China, but it needs peace & stability at home. It can't take on Beijing while re-lighting old fires like NRC or polarising Hindus & Muslims to win elections.