Articles in Book Excerpt: Indian Armed Forces

Indo-Pak War of 1965

Indo-Pak War of 1965

By: Bharat Verma | Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Armed Forces | Date: 04 Jan , 2021

Nehru’s death in 1964 had created political uncertainty in the country and an impression in Pakistan that India was no longer politically or militarily strong. In Pakistan, Field Marshal Ayub...

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Traditions and Customs of the Service

Traditions and Customs of the Service

By: Bharat Verma | Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Armed Forces | Date: 01 Jan , 2019

Military Etiquette The code of honour that the Army follows is fostered through various customs and traditions which are legally and morally binding on every officer and soldier. Respect for...

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IAF: Meeting the Challenges - I

IAF: Meeting the Challenges - I

By: Air Marshal BK Pandey | Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Armed Forces | Date: 02 Nov , 2011

Planning for Modernization of the IAF Festivity during the 75th anniversary of the Indian Air Force in October 2005 was overshadowed by the concern over its depleting combat power. Obsolescence...

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IAF: Meeting the Challenges - II

IAF: Meeting the Challenges - II

By: Air Marshal BK Pandey | Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Armed Forces | Date: 10 Sep , 2011

Strategic & Tactical Strike Capability To develop a credible deterrent as also meet with its commitments of power projection in the region, the IAF would have to have a fleet of potent, long...

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