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Indian Army paratrooper (Livefist) Indian Army's brave paratroopers can be seen directly airdropping themselves into Ladakh's Stakna in a new video released by Livefist Defence. In the video 14 Indian Army paratroopers can be seen diving into the skies from the exit ramp of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. A second video gives a first person view from the camera of one of the paratroopers. In the second video the paratroopers can be seen soaring over the Ladakh mountains in the backdrop of crystal clear blue skies dotted with white clouds. Indian Army Paratroopers exit their aircraft over Stakna, Ladakh today: pic.twitter.com/pCYVgLlg7E — Livefist (@livefist) July 17, 2020 It should be noted that the paratroopers exited their aircraft over Stakna which was visited by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today morning (17 July). This show of strength by the Indian Army personnel comes at a time when India is locked in a stand-off with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).   So...

India will keep a close watch and carefully verify over the next 10 days whether Chinese soldiers pull back further for concrete "disengagement" between the rival troops in eastern Ladakh before discussing "de-escalation" at the next corps commander-level meeting. Representative Image The fifth round of talks between 14 Corps commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh and South Xinjiang Military District chief Maj Gen Liu Lin will be held after the "partial disengagement" at Pangong Tso and Gogra-Hot Springs, under way since the beginning of this month, "hopefully" leads to a "complete disengagement", top sources said. "The People's Liberation Army (PLA), in the fourth round on July 14, indicated its willingness to move back further at Pangong Tso and Gogra-Hot Springs. But it's consulting its politico-military hierarchy. We will have to wait to see how much it translates into actual action on the ground," a source said. This was...

According to an official statement released by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), this power has been delegated for fast-tracking urgent capital acquisition cases up to Rs. 300 crore for the three services.    According to sources, there has been a focus on stock up ammunition, which would help the Indian Army. (IE photo) In view of the growing border tensions between India and China, special financial powers have been approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday. This is expected to help the three services for individual capital procurement programme worth Rs. 300 crore to help meet the urgent operational requirements. There is no specific cap has been mentioned on the number of procurements, each acquisition under the emergency requirement the category should not cost more than Rs. 300 crore. According to an official statement released by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), this power has been delegated for fast-tracking urge...

Representative Image Indian Air Force is attentive along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh region. High altitude and difficult terrain of the northern frontiers of the Himalayas need special skills and aircrafts to meet the challenges. Indian Airforce with new acquisitions is more confident in the region. AIR correspondent reports that ever since the stand off between India and China in the eastern Ladakh along the line of actual control  Indian Airforce has ascertained its position in Ladakh region. Indian Air Force attentive along LAC in Eastern #Ladakh region https://t.co/nYt32eGBpZ — All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) July 8, 2020 Indian Air Force has the advantage of experience on its side to not just to defend but even to attack if the need arises. Indian Airforce is effectively discharging dual roles, ever since the stand-off in the Eastern Ladakh region. Cargo aircrafts like Globe Master, Hercules are doing transportation while Sukhois, MiGs are  ...

China gains no particular strategic advantage by positioning themselves at Finger 4 other than 'land grabbing', according to India's defence and security establishment. Representational image of China's People's Liberation Army | Photo: Justin Chin | Bloomberg The Chinese move to position itself between Finger 4 and Finger 8 of the Pangong Lake, a total of 8 km inside India’s Line of Actual Control (LAC), is bullying tactics to stop India’s road construction activity , sources in the defence and security establishment said. According to sources, while a road from Finger 2 to Finger 4 is something that has been in the works for long, a fresh attempt was being made by India. “To travel from Finger 3 to Finger 4, the Indians have to do so by foot through a narrow track. An attempt was being made to build a proper track to Finger 4 which was being objected to by the Chinese ,” a source said. India-China Military standpoints at Pangong Tso lake - 'Fingers 1- 8...

PM Narendra Modi addressed Indian Army soldiers during his visit to Leh amid an ongoing border standoff with China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the Indian troops during his visit to the forward post at Nimu in Ladakh, Friday, July 3, 2020. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the soldiers of the Indian Army deployed in the eastern Ladakh sector along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China on Friday and paid glowing tribute to their valour while delivering a strong message to China by recounting India’s history of repulsing attacks by ‘invaders’.   Here are the top 10 quotes by PM Modi 1. “Your bravery and your dedication to safeguard mother India’s honour is not comparable. Your endurance is not inferior to anyone in the world. No one in the world can compete with the tough situations and the heights you embrace while serving mother India. Your courage is taller than the heights you are deployed in. Your resolve is stronger than the valleys you walk eve...

Representative Image The Indian Army has deployed its elite para special forces troops in Ladakh for operational roles if needed amid the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh, according to reports. The special forces units were moved to Ladakh from various parts of the country and are already carrying out exercises in the region. They can be effectively used against the Chinese if and when needed and have already been deployed in forward areas. They have also been briefed about the roles they might be required to undertake. Indian Army Deploys Its Elite Para Special Forces In Ladakh For Operational Roles, Amid China Standoff https://t.co/49iVs3WMfn — Swarajya (@SwarajyaMag) July 2, 2020 The Indian Army is equipped with 12 regiments of Special Forces and hold special command over various landscapes like mountains, deserts and forests. They are known to regularly practice war games at high-altitude areas in Leh. The famed special force...

After the government allowed the armed forces to go in for emergency procurements to do away with shortages of critical equipment, the Indian Army is planning to place an order for acquiring more Excalibur precision-guided Artillery ammunition which can hit targets at 50 km range. Representational image After the government allowed the armed forces to go in for emergency procurements to do away with shortages of critical equipment, the Indian Army is planning to place an order for acquiring more Excalibur precision-guided Artillery ammunition which can hit targets at 50 km range. The Excalibur ammunition was inducted last year by the Army to acquire the capability to hit enemy positions close to populated areas without causing collateral damage on the western sector under emergency financial powers. "Now the financial powers have been again given to the armed forces and there are plans to place repeat orders for the Excalibur ammunition used by the Ultra Light Howitzers which can ...

The exercise is expected to include the review of the practice of not carrying firearms at the Line of Actual Control. Border Security Force soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint along a highway leading to Ladakh, at Gagangeer in Kashmir's Ganderbal district on 17 June 2020 (representational image) | ANI Indian authorities are likely to review the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules of engagement being followed by its soldiers along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the wake of repeated violence by the Chinese, including the deadly clash Monday evening that led to the death of at least 20 soldiers and injuries to several others. Sources in the defence and security establishments told ThePrint the exercise will include the review of the practice of not carrying firearms at the LAC.  “The sheer violence and barbarity being displayed by the Chinese troops is shocking and goes against every agreement signed between India and China. In wake of this, the SOPs and rules of eng...

The Indian Navy has also been asked to raise its alert-level in the  Indian Ocean Region where Chinese Navy has been making regular forays.   Army has rushed in more troops, weaponry to bases along Line of Actual Control (Representational) Frontline bases of the Indian army and the air force along the nearly 3,500 km border with China were put on high alert on Wednesday in view of the worst border clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley that left 20 Army personnel dead and several injured, government sources said. The Indian Navy has also been asked to raise its alert-level in the Indian Ocean Region where Chinese Navy has been making regular forays. The Indian Army has already rushed in additional troops and weaponry to all its key frontline bases and formations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh, they said.   "The rules of engagement will be different from now onwards. The prime minist...