Jaibans Singh The first two weeks of December normally witness a lot of activity in the strategic domain across the Sub-continent as three countries go through the traditional reminiscence of the Indo-Pakistan War, 1971. The war led to the permanent dismemberment of Pakistan and creation of a new nation - Bangladesh All three countries look at the narration of the War … [Read more...] about Indo-Pakistan War, 1971: With no lessons learnt, Pakistani belligerence continues
Defence and security
Indian Navy: The Guardians of the Indian Ocean
Maj General C P Singh Introduction History is testimony to the fact that any ruler who went on to become an emperor always had a strong Navy. The one, who conquered the blue waters, conquered the world. India was a super power in the ancient times. The Chola Navy was considered one of the strongest navies of its time and one of the major reasons behind the Chola’s … [Read more...] about Indian Navy: The Guardians of the Indian Ocean
Rezang La war memorial: Testimony to the courage & grit of Indian Army
Jaibans Singh On 18 November 1962, a small, courageous group of Indian soldiers stood rock solid against an enemy far better equipped and in far greater numbers. 114 heroes out of the total strength of 120 deployed fell in the battle fighting to the last man and the last round and after afflicting huge casualties upon the enemy. This was the epic Battle of Rezang La and … [Read more...] about Rezang La war memorial: Testimony to the courage & grit of Indian Army
Winds of Change: Girls march into NDA
Maj Gen C P Singh, (Retd) On 18 Aug 2021, the Supreme Court of India ruled that girls should also be inducted into Armed Forces through the premier defence training institute - National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune. With one stroke of the pen, the Supreme Court has done what crores worth of expenditure on promoting Defence career through catchy advertisements like ‘Do … [Read more...] about Winds of Change: Girls march into NDA
Indian Air Force: Sentinels of the Sky
Maj Gen C P Singh, (Retd) The fourth largest operational Air Force of the world, Indian Air Force ‘Touches the Sky with Glory’ as it celebrates it’s Raising day on 08th Oct 2021. They deserve a 100 gun salute from the 130 crore Indians. Interestingly, IAF has taken their motto “Nabham Sparsham Deeptham” from the eleventh chapter of Shree Bhagvad Gita and always lives up … [Read more...] about Indian Air Force: Sentinels of the Sky