Defenceinfo Bureau Report General Bikram Singh had, immediately on assuming the appointment of Army Chief, promised to reduce the prevailing tensions between the army and the ministry of defence and expressed confidence that he would be able to iron out all differences. It seems that he has made considerable progress on this front as is evident from the pace at which weapon … [Read more...] about Army-military overcome trust deficit: Defence acquisition worth Rs 20,000 crore cleared
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Lt General Om Prakash is GOC, 15 Corps
Defenceinfo Bureau Report LT General Om Prakash has taken over charge of the prestigious Srinagar based 15 Corps from Lt General SA Hasnain, who has moved to New Delhi after a tenure of 20 months. The change has taken place at a time when the leadership at New Delhi has also witnessed a change with General Bikram Singh taking the mantle of Chief of Army Staff. The Srinagar … [Read more...] about Lt General Om Prakash is GOC, 15 Corps
Maiden passing out parade at Officers Training Academy, Gaya
Defenceinfo Bureau Report The dawn of June, 09, 2012 ushered a glorious day in the history of the Indian Army, when the gentleman cadets of Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, mesmerised a large gathering of military, police and civil dignitaries and family members of the trainees, with their smart and graceful drill movements in an impressive passing out parade. This was … [Read more...] about Maiden passing out parade at Officers Training Academy, Gaya
President interacts with students from Kupwara, Kashmir
Defenceinfo Bureau Report 30 children from Kupwara district got a lifetime opportunity to meet the Honorable President of India, Shrimati Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on June, 05, 2012. The students were part of an educational tour organised by the Indian army for students and teachers of the Kandi bowl in Kupwara district of the Kashmir valley. The … [Read more...] about President interacts with students from Kupwara, Kashmir
Defence acquisition on the roll; accountability remains a problem
Defenceinfo Bureau Report The Ministry of Defence is in a proactive mode. Now there is a sudden rush to complete the major shortfalls that media has projected in the wake of the leaked letter by the Army Chief General VK Singh to the Prime Minister expressing concern about the state of equipment in the Army. After 26years of procrastination, the purchase of 145 M777 … [Read more...] about Defence acquisition on the roll; accountability remains a problem