Adopting a similar model to China, India should transform its armed forces to be in a position to challenge Beijing by 2035 and seek parity in military prowess by 2047.
Even though the Russian tanks have been modernised with explosive reactive armour to mitigate threats from shoulder-fired missiles, they remain vulnerable to tandem warheads.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi had earlier announced the government is expected to clear the Rs 5,700 cr contract for Pinaka munitions and Rs 4,500 cr for area denial munitions soon.
Sanjay has been developed by BEL for Army under ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ at an estimated cost of Rs 2,402 cr. It is equipped with ‘state-of-the-art sensors and cutting-edge analytics’.
A 160-member marching contingent & 190-member band contingent from Indonesia will take part in the parade at Kartavya Path. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be chief guest.
Pralay was developed according to the specifications and requirements of the Army, which was looking to arm itself on the battlefield with a tactical conventional missile.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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