Articles by Rahul Singh
Warship tips over after fire, search on for sailor
INS Brahmaputra experienced severe “listing” to the port side, and despite all efforts, it could not be brought to the upright position.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:57 AM IST
Kargil war ushered in sweeping military reforms
The war had a significant impact on India’s strategic thinking and forced the country’s leadership to take a holistic look at the national security architecture
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Airbus shortlists 8 sites for making H125 choppers in India
The single-engine H125’s final assembly line (FAL) in India will be the first for a civil helicopter in the private sector
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Battles that turned the tide in the 1999 Kargil war
Here are the five key battles that helped change the course of the 1999 Kargil war.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 05:05 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Self-reliance can’t be at cost of nation’s security, says Air Force vice chief
Indian Air Force vice chief Air Marshal AP Singh on Friday said “atmanirbharta” (self-reliance) in the defence manufacturing sector can’t be at the cost of the country’s security, while highlighting the critical role of the domestic industry in accomplishing the self-reliance goals so that the military doesn’t have to look for weapons and systems elsewhere to stay battle ready.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Doda terror attack: Operational challenges mount for army
This was the sixth major attack in the Jammu region this year and came a week after five soldiers were killed in a terror ambush in Kathua district
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
GE Aerospace says working with HAL to fix new Tejas LCA engine supply delay
In April, the defence ministry issued a tender to HAL for the proposed acquisition of 97 more LCA Mk-1As to strengthen the air force’s capabilities
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:01 PM IST
Rahul Singh
IAF flags concern over delay in new Tejas LCA
IAF expresses concern over delays in Tejas LCA Mk-1A programme by HAL, citing risks to combat capabilities.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:51 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
German yard makes fresh pitch for Indian order as submarine hunt enters critical phase
The first submarine under P-75I must have a minimum of 45% indigenisation, with the local content going up to 60% in the sixth.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 11:24 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Engine seizure led to IAF’s first LCA Tejas crash, say officials
The aircraft that crashed was part of the 40 Mk-1 jets inducted by IAF in the initial operational clearance
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:11 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
India’s new light tank to pack a punch in mountain warfare
The tank will demonstrate its capabilities in summer and winter trials that will be conducted in deserts and mountains during the next two years
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 10:04 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Forces seek to raise Agnipath age limit to 23, increase retention to 50%
The armed forces are planning to propose raising the upper age limit from 21 to 23 to induct graduates who can be groomed for technical jobs
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 10:45 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Agnipath set to hit combat effectiveness: Ex-navy chief
The controversy swirling around the Agnipath scheme for the induction of soldiers into the armed forces deepened on Thursday.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 03:50 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Rahul alleges no compensation for slain Agniveer; Army rebuts claim
The army clarified that a chunk of the compensation was paid to the next of kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar and the rest would be disbursed.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Creation of theatre commands to enhance national security on track: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the creation of theatre commands was on track, the modernisation of armed forces in full swing.
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
IAF gets new school focused on specialised weapon systems training
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari announced the creation of a weapon systems branch for officers, IAF’s first operational branch since independence, in October 2022.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 09:34 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Crucial to equip soldiers with modern weapons, tech: Army chief General Dwivedi
In his maiden address as army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi said the Indian Army faces unique operational challenges and it is crucial that we continue to evolve our warfighting strategies
Published on Jul 01, 2024 04:13 PM IST
Rahul Singh
General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new army chief
General Upendra Dwivedi will succeed General Manoj Pande, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 09:22 PM IST
Rahul Singh
JCO, 4 soldiers killed as tank swept away by river
Five soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer, died during a tank exercise in Ladakh after their T-72 tank was swept away by a river.
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Jayashree NandiRahul Singh, New Delhi
Five soldiers killed in Ladakh after T-72 tank swept away in Shyok river
The incident took place near Saser Brangsa through which the BRO is building new road to provide much-needed alternative connectivity to the remote DBO outpost
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 04:05 PM IST
Rahul Singh
IAF relocates MiG-21s to Nal base as it prepares to replace the fleet
Both squadrons operate the MiG-21 Bison, the last variant of the single-engine workhorse. A fighter squadron usually consists of 16 to 18 fighter jets.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh
No scope for abuse of disability pension provisions, says top army doctor
Lieutenant General Ajith Nilakantan said each case related to grant of disability pension is scrutinised by the appropriate medical boards and strict adherence to the rules is ensured at all levels
Published on Jun 22, 2024 08:40 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Lockheed considers India unit amid 3-firm race to bag cargo aircraft deal
Lockheed Martin explores setting up C-130J aircraft manufacturing line in India as it competes for Indian Air Force's medium transport aircraft order.
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 12:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Govt to buy 156 light combat helicopters from HAL at ₹50k-cr
The light combat helicopters (LCH) can perform a variety of missions such as destruction of enemy air defences, It can target slow moving aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
IAF showcases women power at US-led combat drills
The Red Flag exercise involves primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and aircraft based at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Entire Dhruv fleet set to get key safety upgrade by end of month
The Dhruv fleet, plagued by a nagging design issue, was grounded several times last year after the accidents called into question its flight safety record
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 01:21 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Review: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
A novel that chalks out the protagonist’s identity crisis to minutely observe Iranian-American angst and dissonance in ideas of nationhood
Updated on May 31, 2024 07:17 PM IST
Rahul Singh
India-France negotiations on navy Rafales to start this week
The deal for the twin-engine deck-based fighters, built for sustained combat operations at sea, is estimated to be worth around ₹50,000 crore.
Updated on May 29, 2024 02:55 AM IST
Indian Army set to get its first chief born after ’62 war
Top generals from among whom the govt will choose Pande’s successor were all born after the 1962 war that was fought over disputed territories in the Himalayas.
Updated on May 29, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
In a rare move, army chief gets 1-month extension
General Manoj Pande was to retire on May 31.
Published on May 27, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
