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Maoists and the Armed Forces

Maoists and the Armed Forces

By: Gp Capt RK Prasad | Issue: Vol 24.4 Oct-Dec 2009 | Date: 06 Aug , 2011

Armed forces personnel hailing from the Red Corridor are being subjected to intimidation and extortion by the Maoists for at least two decades now. The families of the servicemen residing in their...

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Joint venture between German HDW and French DCNS shipyard ruled out

Joint venture between German HDW and French DCNS shipyard ruled out

By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 05 Aug , 2011

In response to persistent speculation about the formation of a joint venture by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and the French shipyards group DCNS or a merger of the two companies, ThyssenKrupp AG...

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Defence of the Western Border - III

Defence of the Western Border - III

By: Maj Gen Sukhwant Singh | Issue: Book Excerpt: India's War since Independence | Date: 05 Aug , 2011

Ladakh and Kargil Operations Maj Gen SP Malhotra, General Officer Commanding 3 Infantry Division, was operationally responsible for the defence of Ladakh and Kargil tehsil of Leh district. He...

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The Indian Army: The first challenge - VI

The Indian Army: The first challenge - VI

By: Major K.C. Praval | Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Army After Independence | Date: 05 Aug , 2011

Throughout the winter of 1947-48, and the summer that followed, the Punch garrison had remained cut off. Under Brigadier Pritam Singh it continued to wage its lonely battles against the besieging...

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Blasts in Pune

Blasts in Pune

By: B Raman | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 02 Aug , 2011

In the light of the four low-intensity blasts in Pune on August 1, 2012, there is a need for a co-ordinated revisit to reports being received from time to time since 2002 on the attraction of Pune...

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Gaps in Maritime Security-II

Gaps in Maritime Security-II

By: VK Shashikumar | Issue: Vol 24.1 Jan-Mar 2009 | Date: 02 Aug , 2011

Revamping Coastal Security Apparatus: Considering the inadequate coastal security infrastructure along the vast and porous Indian coastline the issues relating to registration of boats,...

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Gaps in Maritime Security-III

Gaps in Maritime Security-III

By: VK Shashikumar | Issue: Vol 24.1 Jan-Mar 2009 | Date: 02 Aug , 2011

The Customs Department: There is a Customs office at every major fishing centre. Strictly in accordance with the rules and regulations and in accordance with its charter of activities, every...

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Defence of the Western Border - II

Defence of the Western Border - II

By: Maj Gen Sukhwant Singh | Issue: Book Excerpt: India's War since Independence | Date: 02 Aug , 2011

Jammu and Kashmir Lieut Gen Sartaj Singh, GM, General Officer Commanding XV Corps, was operationally responsible for Jammu and Kashmir. His area of responsibility was vast, and he faced two...

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 Indian Army: The first challenge - V

Indian Army: The first challenge - V

By: Major K.C. Praval | Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Army After Independence | Date: 02 Aug , 2011

An unsuccessful attempt was made in April-May 1948 to relieve Skardu. A battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Infantry was sent from Srinagar together with a small party of regular troops. Due to...

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1965 War:True Story of 2/Lt Baljit Singh- III

1965 War:True Story of 2/Lt Baljit Singh- III

By: Colonel Baljit Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 02 Aug , 2011

The incidents narrated ahead are based on the experience of 2nd Lieutenant Baljit Singh, 3rd Madras Infantry Battalion, 69th Infantry Brigade, who had participated in the legendary 1965 Indo-Pak...

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New Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne shares his vision

New Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne shares his vision

By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 01 Aug , 2011

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, took over as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), from Air Chief Marshal PV Naik, who retires after 42 years of illustrious service, at Air Headquarters, Vayu...

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Defence of the Western Border - I

Defence of the Western Border - I

By: Maj Gen Sukhwant Singh | Issue: Book Excerpt: India's War since Independence | Date: 01 Aug , 2011

The Western Command The territorial jurisdiction of Western Military Command embraced the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, the Union territories of Chandigarh...

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 Indian Army: The first challenge - IV

Indian Army: The first challenge - IV

By: Major K.C. Praval | Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Army After Independence | Date: 30 Jul , 2011

The beginning of December brought the first snowfall to Uri. About this time, enemy troops in uniform appeared for the first time in this sector. On 11 December, all traffic to Uri stopped...

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Thales and Dassault to upgrade IAF Mirage 2000 fleet

Thales and Dassault to upgrade IAF Mirage 2000 fleet

By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 29 Jul , 2011

Thales and Dassault Aviation signed a contract for the upgrade of the Indian Air Force’s Mirage 2000 fleet. Based on the integration of latest generation equipment and systems, the upgrade will...

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The Subverted Indo-Bangladesh Border : III

The Subverted Indo-Bangladesh Border : III

By: VK Shashikumar | Issue: Vol 24.2 Apr-Jun 2009 | Date: 28 Jul , 2011

BSF Jawan checking the fence on Indo-Bangladesh border Cattle Smuggling and Terrorism: Let’s come straight to the point. The cattle-smugglers of West Bengal, their knowledge of the border...

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The Hina factor

The Hina factor

By: Prakash Nanda | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 28 Jul , 2011

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna says that he is “satisfied” at the progress achieved during the India-Pakistan dialogue on July 27 at New Delhi. According to him, his talks with the...

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The Indian Army: The first challenge - III

The Indian Army: The first challenge - III

By: Major K.C. Praval | Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Army After Independence | Date: 28 Jul , 2011

During a discussion of these recommendations by the Defence Committee, Prime Minister Nehru urged that the occupation of Domel was important and told the Army Chief to consider sending a force to...

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How Pakistan's Proxy War Began - VIII

How Pakistan's Proxy War Began - VIII

By: B Raman | Issue: Book Excerpts: A Terrorist State as a Frontline Ally | Date: 27 Jul , 2011

Wanted: A Counter Proxy War Doctrine In the absence of a meaningful and effective response from our side, it is India, which has been bleeding at the hands of this Army of Islam, with the...

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Boeing Vice President Dennis Swanson to Grow Defense Business in India

Boeing Vice President Dennis Swanson to Grow Defense Business in India

By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 26 Jul , 2011

Dennis Swanson to enhance customer focus and industry relationships, pursue new sales opportunities The Boeing Company announced that Dennis D. Swanson has been named International Business...

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The Indian Army: The first challenge - II

The Indian Army: The first challenge - II

By: Major K.C. Praval | Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Army After Independence | Date: 26 Jul , 2011

A battle is the testing ground for a soldier. All the training that he receives from the day he enlists is for this supreme test, when he stakes his dearest possession — his life — against...

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