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On October 7, 1950 the PLA’s Second Field Army marched into Eastern Tibet to ‘liberate’ the Roof of the World. Several factors can explain this move. A few days after the beginning of the...

China 'outsources' its war against India

By: Col Rajinder Singh |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 17 February 2011

While India keeps dithering in her resolve to tackle China firmly, her Northern neighbor has been steadfastly moving towards making India a non-entity in global affairs. China has adopted a no...

Victory in Modern War?

By: RSN Singh |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 16 February 2011

Before the Second World War, wars were fought for territory, resources, or both. In these wars, victory was easy to be defined and discerned. There were distinct symbolisms like hoisting of...

The 1965 War with Pakistan-I

By: Lt Gen Harbakhsh Singh |Issue: Book Excerpt: In the Line of Duty | Date: 16 February 2011

With the capture of Hajipir Pass, on the 28th of August, there was a distinct fall in the tempo of attacks launched by the infiltrators in the Valley, and Pakistan’s nefarious designs were...

The 1965 War with Pakistan-II

By: Lt Gen Harbakhsh Singh |Issue: Book Excerpt: In the Line of Duty | Date: 15 February 2011

After the altercation with General Officer Commanding 15 Division and the despatch of his Reserve Brigade to regain the ground lost, peace prevailed in the area. On the return journey, with...

Revolt in the New Dominion

By: Claude Arpi |Issue: Vol 24.3 Jul-Sep 2009 | Date: 14 February 2011

It was a few days only after I had written an article on the instability of the situation in China that the news flashed that in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang (The New Dominion in Chinese),...

Aerospace: USD 41.99 billion deals are in process of getting signed

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 14 February 2011

CII-KPMG at the back of the Aero India Show 2011 released a report titled ‘Unlocking the potential of the Indian Aerospace and Defence Industry”. The report was released by Minister of State for...

Egypt: As seen from nervous Beijing

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 14 February 2011

In its issue of February 14, 2011, the “Global Times” of Beijing, which is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, has come out with a commentary on the success of the Revolution in Egypt. It...

The 1965 War with Pakistan-III

By: Lt Gen Harbakhsh Singh |Issue: Book Excerpt: In the Line of Duty | Date: 14 February 2011

Later, the same morning I moved to Headquarters 4 Division. As it was quite obvious that the enemy’s Ace Armoured Division had received a real bashing, I wished to exploit the situation by...

Egypt: An Uncertain Transition

By: B Raman |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 February 2011

Some have termed the departure of President Hosni Mubarak from office on February 11,2011, as a resignation. Some others have called it waiving the office or powers of the President. The...

Discussions about 'One MBDA' during Aero India

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 February 2011

During the Aero India exhibition in Bangalore, Peter Luff (Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology) and Laurent Collet-Billon (Délégué Général pour l’Armement) concluded their...

Nepal headed in a dreadful direction

By: RSN Singh |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 February 2011

The recent election of Jhalanath Khanal of CPN (UML) as the Prime Minister is a grim indicator that political developments in Nepal is going in the most dreadful direction. The new secret...

Gripen Indian Top Gun to Fly on Sunday!

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 February 2011

Defence and security company Saab’s contest for Indian combat aircraft followers and those with a dream to fly a fighter aircraft reaches a decisive stage with the top 5 finalists from across...

Boeing completes Industrial Participation Programs for 1st 5 UK C-17s

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 February 2011

Boeing announced that it has successfully completed — ahead of schedule — its industrial participation (IP) programs for the first five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operated by the Royal Air...

Eurocopter sells five AS350 B3 helicopters in India

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 February 2011

The acquisition of five AS350 B3 helicopters by three Indian customers was announced by Eurocopter and its Eurocopter India subsidiary at the Aero India 2011 exhibition in Bangalore. Three of...

Microlight and Powered Hang Glider Aircraft Criss-Cross at Hindan

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 February 2011

The IAF ‘X-India 2011’ expedition comprising one micro light aircraft and a powered hang glider crossed path at Hindan airbase on 11 February 2011. The Micro light aircraft started the journey...

Obama's next big problem is Pakistan

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 February 2011

After Egypt, things are rapidly getting out of control for the United States in Pakistan, where , after the Raymond Davis Incident the US has threatened to end Diplomatic Relations with...

Rolta and SELEX in Strategic Partnership for Indian Tactical Communications...

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 February 2011

Rolta and SELEX Communications, a Finmeccanica company, today announce that they have signed a Strategic Partnership Teaming Agreement for the Indian Tactical Communication System (TCS) program,...

Diehl's missile highlights at the Aero India

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 February 2011

Diehl Defence is showcasing cutting-edge missile technology made in Europe. Worldwide IRIS-T is considered a top performer and today´s most advanced short-range air-to-air missile. Series...

Boeing to Study Commercial Space Capabilities for Military Use

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 February 2011

Boeing has received a $900,000 study contract from the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Directorate of the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center. Under the...