Defenceinfo Bureau Report 45 ceasefire violations were reported this year along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir, as reported by Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran to the Lok Sabha. 117 ceasefire violations were reported between the years 2009-11 along the Line of Control, of which 28 were in 2009, 44 in 2010 and 45 between January and November … [Read more...] about 45 ceasefire violations by Pak in 2011
India’s diplomatic face off with China is poised to take off
Defenceindia Bureau Report “India jitters at the sight of China gaining prestige in Asia, in particular, in South Asia and Southeast Asia, and takes China's ever-growing regional influence in recent years as a strategic encirclement to target and contain India. It sounds nothing more than a loud jealousy, for the simple reason that China has done what India could not, … [Read more...] about India’s diplomatic face off with China is poised to take off
India’s enhancing military capabilities cause tension to China
Defenceinfo Bureau Report Defence Minister AK Antony carried out a periodic review of the security situation, internal and external, of the country with the service Chiefs in New Delhi recently. In the course of the discussions he expressed concern at China's build-up of military infrastructure along the border. The concern comes in the wake of a decision by the Indian … [Read more...] about India’s enhancing military capabilities cause tension to China
India responds but still Advantage Dragon remains
Defenceinfo Bureau Report Faced with Chinese belligerence and build up of capacity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) across Ladakh, the Indian Army has decided to deploy a full Armoured Brigade,including a fair number of T-72 tanks in the area. The newly-built Nyoma airstrip on the banks of the Indus in Eastern Ladakh will also be kept operational for all contingencies. … [Read more...] about India responds but still Advantage Dragon remains
Is a new Strike Corps for the North-East in the offing?
Defenceinfo Bureau Report Indian army’s long standing proposal to raise a new Strike Corps along the Line of Actual Control in the North East seems to have received a boost as reported by the Press Trust of India on Wednesday, November, 02."We are keen on securing our borders and we will take steps to do so. Wherever we feel there is a threat, adequate measures will be taken," … [Read more...] about Is a new Strike Corps for the North-East in the offing?