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Indian Army

2 Recent Moves by the Indian Army Trigger Hinduization Concerns
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
While some see the moves as reflecting India’s greater security concerns over China, army veterans say the secular foundations of the Indian Army are being undermined.

AI and Indian Defense: Enhancing National Security Through Innovation
By Vivek N.D.
The Indian government is making strategic investments and initiatives aimed at integrating AI into the armed forces.

Can the Agnipath Scheme Fix India’s Army?
By Gunjan Singh
The attempt to repair the defense budget with a short-term troop intake largely backfired, but it can still be made to work.

The Indian Army’s Boosted Logistic Capabilities in Kashmir
By Usman Haider
India’s Cold Start Doctrine depends on quick movement through difficult terrain. Improved logistics are making that more feasible in the disputed Kashmir region.

Is Another ‘Friction Point’ Emerging Along the India-China Border?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Indian troops did not confront or push back Chinese soldiers who entered the Indian side of the disputed border at Barahoti.

India and China, One Year After the Galwan Clash
By Ankit Panda
Are New Delhi and Beijing in a new bilateral era?

The Indian Army’s Pivot to the North
By Ankit Panda
What’s behind the Indian Army’s reorientation of its Mathura-based 1 Corps toward China?

A Former US Army Officer Examines the World View of the Indian Military
By Abhijnan Rej
In a new book, a former U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency officer dissects perceptions and beliefs of Indian armed forces officers – and comes to some stark conclusions.

Was India’s Special Frontier Force Engaged in Bhutan’s Operation All Clear to Flush Out Militants?
By StoriesAsia
A 2019 court judgement against an Assamese militant note presents new evidence.

A Skirmish in Galwan Valley: India and China’s Deadliest Clash in More Than 50 Years
By Ankit Panda
After the death of at least 20 Indian soldiers, the Sino-Indian border has heated up to levels unseen in recent years.

Fingers, Boots, and Lines: Understanding the 2020 India-China Border Tensions
By Ankit Panda
What’s driving the latest bout of India-China tensions?

India’s Defense Chief Opposes Aircraft Carrier Plans
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
CDS General Bipin Rawat reiterated doubts about acquiring a third carrier in a recent interview.

Anti-India Clashes Continue in Tense Kashmir for Third Day
By Associated Press
The killing of a top rebel commander has sparked large-scale protests in the restive region.

Indian Army Prepares to Assist in Virus Response Measures
By Ankit Panda
The Indian Army is training to assist in COVID–19 containment efforts, if needed.

US, India Sign Contract for 6 More AH-64E Attack Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Deliveries of the new helicopters are expected to begin in 2023.

India’s Army Takes Delivery of New K-9 Howitzers Ahead of Schedule
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Larsen & Toubro has delivered ahead of schedule more than half of the 100 K9 Vajra-T 155 mm/52 cal tracked self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) ordered by the Indian Army.

Decorated Indian Officer Arrested for Kashmir Rebel Ties
By Associated Press
A counterinsurgency officer was arrested for alleged ties to rebels in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Indian Army Test Fires Excalibur Extended-Range Guided Rounds From M777 Howitzers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army for the first time earlier this week fired Excalibur projectiles from M777 ultra light howitzers.

India’s Army to Deploy Third Generation Anti-Tank Guided Missiles in Jammu and Kashmir
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army has reportedly been inducting the Israeli-made Spike anti-tank guided missile system along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

India Test Fires Two Prithvi-II Short-Range Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles were test fired at night on November 20.

India Test Fires Agni-II Nuclear Capable Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The test was reportedly conducted at night on November 16.

India to Kick off Military Exercise Involving 40,000 Troops Near Pakistan’s Border
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A corps level exercise of the Indian Army will be held from November 13 to 18 in Rajasthan.

India’s Defense Ministry Signs $2.8 Billion Deal For 464 T-90MS Main Battle Tanks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The defense ministry concluded an agreement with the state-owned Ordnance Factory Board to license-build 464 T-90S main battle tanks.

The Importance of the India-Japan Dharma Guardian Military Exercises
By Rupakjyoti Borah
What do the evolving joint exercises between India and Japan tell us about their relationship?
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