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Almost a decade after the central government reserved up to 33 per cent vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for women, the representation of women personnel in these forces remain way below target, prompting a key parliamentary panel to urge the government for taking remedial steps

Tensions with China, Pakistan driving India’s arms imports, shift towards western suppliers

This study assumes significance in light of Sunita Williams and Barry Willmore being stranded in space for about nine months

The aim of the exercise is to exchange experiences and best practices in counter-terrorism and special forces operations in urban and mountainous high altitude terrain scenarios

157 Indian cadets, including 24 women, commissioned into the Army as Lieutenants

The Soviet-origin T-72 is the mainstay of the Indian tank fleet

The remains of the ill-fated Jaguar fighter aircraft fall in a hilly area near Raipur Rani in Panchkula district

According to 2025 assessment by International Institute for Strategic Studies, China maintains largest armed forces with estimated 20.35 lakh active military personnel, followed by India and US

With appropriate modifications, system can also be adapted for use in MiG-29K and other aircraft

Experts emphasise the need for technology infusion into the Army’s existing mechanised platforms

The seminar was inaugurated by Vice-Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani

The Indian Army first used tanks at high altitude in 1947-48, when Stuart tanks were moved to Zoji La at an altitude of around 12,000 feet in Kashmir, to check Pakistani invaders who had entered the Valley in a bid to capture it

Australia is partner of four-nation Quad with India, Japan and US

The exercise involved Para (Special Forces) from the Indian Army, the Marine Commandos from the Indian Navy along with the Garud (Special Forces) from the Indian Air Force

Cadet Parveen Salaria developed disability of “osteoarthritis of right hip joint and avascular necrosis of head of femur” during course of strenuous physical training

Exercise involves multiple stakeholders working in tandem to respond to simulated real-time operational scenarios

Fresh red alert has been issued for the next 24 hours

These jets are needed to fill in existing gaps and also the gaps that will arise after future phasing of fleets in 5-10 years from now

The trials have proven the missile’s ‘man-in-the-loop’ feature, that enables the missile’s pilot to send it commands while in flight, and scored a direct hit on a small ship in the sea-skimming mode at its maximum range

Signs contract to get 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm Systems from private industry

This collaboration aims to improve both forces' ability to respond swiftly and effectively during operations

This move, which shook the global diplomatic landscape, came after a 90-minute telephone conversation between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on February 12

Army hosts 2-day ‘Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South’ in New Delhi

The Chief of Defence Staff, like the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is a four-star officer, regardless of the previous rank held, and is the first among equals

President Murmu attends inaugural show; ceremony will be open to the public from February 22