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"India Has Gained New Strategic Strength In Recent Years," Says PM Modi
India has gained new strategic strength in recent years and its borders are now more secure than ever, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday even as he highlighted efforts to modernise the military.
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To Expand Defence Exports, Centre To Reform Military Attaches' Deployments
The centre is carrying out a major change in the deployments of military or defence attaches as they would be posted to countries where they can help in expanding domestic defence exports.
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Indian Startups Will Soon Launch Space Satellites: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
The Indian startups would soon launch space satellites as well as satellite constellations and try their rockets, the Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said. He added that the space reforms have unleashed the innovative potentials of startups.
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Indian Army Disbands Military Farms
In line with its reform measures, the Army on Wednesday disbanded its military farms after 132 years in service.
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Military Pitches Raising Officers' Premature Retirement Age, Pension Cut
In a major reform initiative, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has proposed a significant cut in the pension amount of military personnel taking premature retirement and suggested increasing the retirement age of certain categories of officers.
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Integrated Theatre Commands Next Logical Military Reform, Says Army Chief
After the "momentous" appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the next logical military reform would be to set up integrated theatre commands for better coordination of the three services, Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane said on Wednesday.
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DRDO Sets Up Tech Centres to Research Futuristic Military Applications
India’s premier defence research institute DRDO has set up eight advanced technology centres to carry out research on futuristic military applications, the government said on Saturday.
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"Will Ensure Implementation": General Bipin Rawat Lauds Defence Reforms
Expressing happiness over the defence reforms announced by the government, as they will ensure timely implementation of modernisation projects, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Sunday said that all issues for indigenisation of military weaponry, ammunition and equipment have been coordinated.
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Centre To Appoint Chief Of Defence Staff: What It Means For Armed Forces
The centre's move to create a post of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in one of the single biggest reforms in the armed forces will help improve synergy among the three branches of the military, say analysts.
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Centre Approves 1st Batch Of Mega Reforms In Indian Army: Report
In a major move, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved the first batch of reforms in the Army which include relocation of 229 officers from the Army headquarters, creation of a new post of deputy chief for military operations and strategic planning, and setting up new wings for vigilance and human rights issues, official sources said on ...
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Army Commanders To Discuss Doklam, Military Reforms In 6-Day Conference
Top army commanders will discuss security challenges facing the country, including the recent Doklam standoff, at a six-day conference starting October 9. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address the conference, people familiar with the matter said
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Xi Jinping Wants More Military Reforms To Make People's Liberation Army Fighting Fit
President Xi Jinping today called for more reforms in the PLA, the world's largest military, to cope with changing international situation as tensions deepened over the disputed South China Sea after an international tribunal struck down China's claims over the area.
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Chinese Army To Become Most Modern Military By 2020: Report
China aims to complete the reform of its 2.3-million-strong army and have the most modern armed forces capable of 'informationised warfare' by 2020, laying a solid foundation for the PLA to become a world-class force, according to the new five-year military development plan.
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Xi Jinping Revamps Military Headquarters, Tightens Controls over Chinese Army
In a major military reform, Chinese President Xi Jinping today reorganised four army headquarters by replacing them with 15 new agencies under the Central Military Commission headed by him.
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Lankan Military To Be Modernised With Indian Help: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka's military is set to be modernised with assistance from militarily advanced nations such as India, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Sunday.
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"India Has Gained New Strategic Strength In Recent Years," Says PM Modi
India has gained new strategic strength in recent years and its borders are now more secure than ever, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday even as he highlighted efforts to modernise the military.
-
To Expand Defence Exports, Centre To Reform Military Attaches' Deployments
The centre is carrying out a major change in the deployments of military or defence attaches as they would be posted to countries where they can help in expanding domestic defence exports.
-
Indian Startups Will Soon Launch Space Satellites: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
The Indian startups would soon launch space satellites as well as satellite constellations and try their rockets, the Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said. He added that the space reforms have unleashed the innovative potentials of startups.
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Indian Army Disbands Military Farms
In line with its reform measures, the Army on Wednesday disbanded its military farms after 132 years in service.
-
Military Pitches Raising Officers' Premature Retirement Age, Pension Cut
In a major reform initiative, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has proposed a significant cut in the pension amount of military personnel taking premature retirement and suggested increasing the retirement age of certain categories of officers.
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Integrated Theatre Commands Next Logical Military Reform, Says Army Chief
After the "momentous" appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the next logical military reform would be to set up integrated theatre commands for better coordination of the three services, Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane said on Wednesday.
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DRDO Sets Up Tech Centres to Research Futuristic Military Applications
India’s premier defence research institute DRDO has set up eight advanced technology centres to carry out research on futuristic military applications, the government said on Saturday.
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"Will Ensure Implementation": General Bipin Rawat Lauds Defence Reforms
Expressing happiness over the defence reforms announced by the government, as they will ensure timely implementation of modernisation projects, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Sunday said that all issues for indigenisation of military weaponry, ammunition and equipment have been coordinated.
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Centre To Appoint Chief Of Defence Staff: What It Means For Armed Forces
The centre's move to create a post of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in one of the single biggest reforms in the armed forces will help improve synergy among the three branches of the military, say analysts.
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Centre Approves 1st Batch Of Mega Reforms In Indian Army: Report
In a major move, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved the first batch of reforms in the Army which include relocation of 229 officers from the Army headquarters, creation of a new post of deputy chief for military operations and strategic planning, and setting up new wings for vigilance and human rights issues, official sources said on ...
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Army Commanders To Discuss Doklam, Military Reforms In 6-Day Conference
Top army commanders will discuss security challenges facing the country, including the recent Doklam standoff, at a six-day conference starting October 9. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address the conference, people familiar with the matter said
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Xi Jinping Wants More Military Reforms To Make People's Liberation Army Fighting Fit
President Xi Jinping today called for more reforms in the PLA, the world's largest military, to cope with changing international situation as tensions deepened over the disputed South China Sea after an international tribunal struck down China's claims over the area.
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Chinese Army To Become Most Modern Military By 2020: Report
China aims to complete the reform of its 2.3-million-strong army and have the most modern armed forces capable of 'informationised warfare' by 2020, laying a solid foundation for the PLA to become a world-class force, according to the new five-year military development plan.
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Xi Jinping Revamps Military Headquarters, Tightens Controls over Chinese Army
In a major military reform, Chinese President Xi Jinping today reorganised four army headquarters by replacing them with 15 new agencies under the Central Military Commission headed by him.
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Lankan Military To Be Modernised With Indian Help: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka's military is set to be modernised with assistance from militarily advanced nations such as India, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Sunday.
