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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: defence forces

Yet another ALH accident calls for independent & comprehensive review of indigenous chopper, say experts

Over the last two decades 18 to 22 incidents involving the ALH Dhruv have been reported. Experts say the malaise in the ALH fleet could be related to design & engineering issues.  

Women in armed forces touched new heights but real battle has just begun

The onus is now on the women to measure up to the exacting physical, intellectual, psychological and performance standards, and the conditions of service.

3 Indian start-ups win IAF swarm drone competition, at least 2 in line for defence contracts

IAF's 3-year-long Mehar Baba Swarm Drone Competition was conceptualised to encourage the development of swarm drones, and was open to indigenous talent and firms.

Polyclinics for defence veterans get more medical staff so they can run 24×7 amid Covid surge

Defence ministry has sanctioned additional staff, including a medical officer, a nursing assistant & a pharmacist, for 51 'high pressure' ECHS polyclinics for 3 months.

PM Modi to address Combined Commanders’ Conference in Gujarat’s Kevadia in March

Modi is also expected to be briefed on the restructuring of the Army formations at the event, in view of the recent Chinese aggression in the Ladakh sector.

Airbus in talks with Indian Navy to lease out Panther helicopters

The Navy has been desperate to replace its Chetak helicopters of 1960s vintage with NUH but the procurement process for 111 such choppers has been stuck.

Polo, touch of royalty & chivalry, WW-I — 61st cavalry’s new role snaps link with history

The 61st cavalry regiment, one of the last mounted cavalry units in the world, is about to be mechanised, with tanks set to replace its horses. It’s a move that has upset many.

Karabi Gogoi – Navy’s first woman defence attache lives her dream

For her friends & family, Karabi’s appointment only reaffirms what she always told them – that she wanted to do something different in life.

This is how more Army jawans can become officers under new Bipin Rawat plan

Special training will be given to selected junior commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers to ensure they crack Army’s tough promotion race.

Badluram ka badan: How military music keeps recruits bang on the beat

A video of the Nagaland police marching to the 70s hit 'Dhal gaya din, ho gayi shaam’, has gone viral but armed forces have songs of their own such as the iconic Badluram ka badan.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.