Be ready to deal with ‘unexpected’: Rajnath to armed forces
The defence minister called on the top military leadership to analyse the ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts and the current situation in Bangladesh.
The defence minister called on the top military leadership to analyse the ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts and the current situation in Bangladesh.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore.
A defence spokesman said; “Initial investigations by the Indian Army suggest that the incident in which a soldier lost his life in the morning is not a terror attack. The cause of the death of the soldier is being investigated.”
In a significant move to enhance security and foster inter-agency cooperation, a Joint Intelligence and Security Conference alongwith high-ranking officials from the Army, Police, BSF and sister intelligence agencies was held at Mamun Military Station, said a defence spokesman on Saturday.
The project is designed to provide dedicated support and services to Defence Pensioners, Veterans and their families.
Depsang plains has seen two major stand-offs in 2013 and 2014, besides dozens of face-offs annually when the troops of the two countries come close while patrolling.
At the fifth Corps Commander-level meeting at Moldo on Sunday which lasted for 10 hours, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was adamant about not moving back from its position at Finger-4 and instead, asked India to disengage further.
Following the Galwan valley clash on June 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had categorically stated in an all-party meeting that 'no Indian post or territory is occupied by anyone.'
Meanwhile, the Indian Army is preparing for a long haul and harsh winter in the high-altitude region. A massive logistical exercise has started to provide adequate rations and other supplies to its soldiers as the friction areas still remain volatile.
It is going to take a global effort to confront the Chinese Communist Party, Mike Pompeo said and mentioned the 'idea of a new alliance of democracies' for this.