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BY VRISHANK MAHATME   NEW DELHI:  As the stand-off with China continues at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region, India’s close allies are pouring in support with fidelity in delivering high-priority ammunition and weapons for the Indian Armed Forces. An in service Israeli air defence is soon expected to reach India, also France another close ally of India has pledged to deliver additional Rafale jets next month. The United States of America (USA) on the other hand has informed that they would be sending precision artillery. Further, Russia would make deliveries of weapons and arms worth a whopping $1 billion. It may also be noted that the first set of Rafale fighter jets equipped with the world's best long-range air-to-air missiles will touchdown in India on July 27. India has deployed air defence systems in the eastern Ladakh region, people close to this development said. The air defence systems in the Indian Military include Akash, Israeli made SpyDe...

(Pic Credit - Google Earth) BY VRISHANK MAHATME   LEH:  Amid the escalating tensions with China and also to show the military readiness, India has deployed air defence systems in the eastern Ladakh region, people close to this development said. The air defence systems in the Indian Military include Akash, Israeli made SpyDer and the Russian made Pechora. ADS is system, weapon, or technology involved in the detection, tracking, interception, and destruction of attacking missiles, helicopters, fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles. As per sources, both India and China have deployed heavy reinforcements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which includes tanks, fighter jets, artillery and missiles. Indian Forces have been put up on high alert and have been asked to maintain a strict vigil on the Chinese activities around the border, airspace and important sea lanes. Also India had changed the rules of engagement along the LAC after the dange...

By DNN NEWSDESK New Delhi: Anti-Submarine Warfare capability of the Indian Navy has received a major boost today with the conclusion of a contract for Advanced Torpedo Decoy System Maareech capable of being fired from all frontline warships.  Design & Development of this anti-torpedo decoy system has been undertaken indigenously DRDO labs (NSTL and NPOL). Bharat Electronics Limited, a Defence PSU, would undertake the production of this decoy system. The prototype of this system installed onboard a nominated naval platform had successfully completed all user evaluation trials and demonstrated the features as per the Naval Staff Qualification Requirements.  This induction not only stands testimony to the joint resolve of the Indian Navy and DRDO towards indigenous development of Defence technology, but has also given a major fillip to the Government's 'Make in India' initiative and the country's resolve to become 'Atmanirbhar' in niche technology. ...

Minister of State for Defence inaugrating the  two-day Defence Conclave 2020 Gujarat. By DNN NEWSDESK New Delhi:  Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik has said that India has emerged as a key global power driven by the impressive economic growth backed by its longstanding moral leadership on core humanitarian and geographical issues.  He was addressing a two-day digital conference on the defence & aerospace manufacturing sector ‘Defence Conclave 2020, Gujarat’ via video conferencing here today, which is being jointly organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).  Shripad Naik said, “Strong defence capabilities would help the nation in safeguarding the prosperity generated over last couple of decades and also protect key economic interests like trade routes and safety going forward. Focus on developing a strong domestic capability in defence would be a great economic growth impetus...

(Pic Courtesy Defence Ministers office) By DNN NEWSDESK New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed India-Russia defence cooperation with Yury Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation in Moscow today.  Borisov is the co-chair of the Inter-Governmental Commission with India on Trade & Economic & Scientific Cooperation. He also co-chairs with Defence Ministry in the High Level Committee on Science & Technology. Their discussions on bilateral cooperation and regional issues were very positive and productive. Defence minister mentioned that despite all the difficulties of the pandemic, India-Russia bilateral relations are keeping good contacts at various levels. India and Russia enjoy Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and defence relationship is one of its important pillars. RajnathSingh is on a 3-day visit to Moscow at the invitation of the Russian Defence Minister to attend the 75th Anniversary of Victory Day Parade. Raksha Mantri...

As against claim by Chinese Media; Ministry of Defence India has ruled out any such meeting between the two leaders: (As posted by Global Times on Twitter profile) By DNN NEWSDESK New Delhi: The office of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has rubbished the claim that India will hold a meeting with its counterpart China who is also attending tomorrow's Victory Day parade in Moscow. This clarification from the MoD comes after a Chinese media Global Times reported that Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe will attend Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow on Wednesday, and likely hold a meeting with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh over resolving border tensions. Defence Minister is currently in Moscow to attend the Victory Parade on June 24, 2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War. During the visit, India will urge Russia to fast-track delivery of S-400 Triumf Missile system during Defence Minister's Rajnath Singh 3 day visit...

COAS seen interacting with our gallant soldiers at Military hospital in Leh. (Courtesy Indian Army) By DNN NEWSDESK LEH: Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane today visited the military hospital in Leh where he met our gallant soldiers who were injured in the violent face-off in the Galwan Valley area on June 15. The army chief is on a two day visit to Ladakh, where he is expected  to review preparedness, visit forward posts at LAC. Also he is expected to meet Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. Also the commander level talks between the Indian and Chinese Army had arrived at a mutual consensus to "disengage" from all friction points in eastern Ladakh sector after the  marathon meeting of top military commanders of the two sides on Monday. "There was a mutual consensus to disengage. Modalities for disengagement from all friction areas in Eastern Ladakh were discussed and will be taken forward by both the sides". Sources revealed  The Corps Commander level...

Vrishank Mahatme Leh: The commander level talks between the Indian and Chinese Army have arrived at a mutual consensus to "disengage" from all friction points in eastern Ladakh sector after the  marathon meeting of top military commanders of the two sides on Monday. "There was a mutual consensus to disengage. Modalities for disengagement from all friction areas in Eastern Ladakh were discussed and will be taken forward by both the sides". Sources revealed  The Corps Commander level talks between India and China on 22 June 2020 were held at Moldo in a cordial, positive and constructive atmosphere. Meeting between Army’s 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh & his Chinese counterpart went for over 10 hours on Monday. It had started around 11:30 AM at Moldo on Chinese side of LAC.  Also, Indian Forces have been put up on high alert and have been asked to maintain a strict vigil on the Chinese activities around the border, airspace and important sea l...

By DNN NEWSDESK LEH: Meeting between Army’s 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh & his Chinese counterpart has concluded and remains inconclusive even after 11.5 hours of dicussions. The talks are scheduled to continue tomorrow. The commander level talks began at 11:30 AM at Moldo on Chinese side of LAC.  Sources have revealed that the discussions were on maintaining status quo ante May 2 and the very important issue Pangong Tso buildup.  As per details India had been negotiating hard while maintaining its stand that China should maintain Pre-April position and rollback of PLA troops. However,  China kept claiming Galwan Valley and Pangong Tso till finger 4 and India categorically rejected its claim, sources said India also clearly told China that both the sides should respect and abide by the treaty. India firmly also told the Chinese that building activity on the Indian side of LAC would continue. Yesterday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the mee...

Pangong Tso in Ladakh/ Photo by Vrishank Mahatme By DNN NEWSDESK New Delhi: Indian Army Chief MM Naravane today dicussed the current situation in Ladakh with top Commanders in Delhi. Naravane is likely to visit Ladakh later this week to review operational preparedness as well the deployment across the Line of Actual Control with China and Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. Army Commanders Conference ACC-20 is being conducted on 22-23 June 2020 to review the operational situation on both the #Northern and Western Fronts.  People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China today finally opened up to the fact that its commanding officer was among those killed in the Galwan valley clashes in Ladakh region last week, according to sources. India had changed the rules of engagement along the LAC after the dangerous clash with China. Also the rules of engagement had been change by the commanders have now been given the powers allowing them the use of firearms under extraordinary ci...

Map of Ladakh (Source Google Map) Vrishank Mahatme New Delhi:  People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has finally opened up to the fact that its commanding officer was among those killed in the Galwan valley clashes in Ladakh region last week, according to sources. This is the first time since the incident that Chinese Army has confirmed about casualty one their side. This information has to light during the commander lever talks between the two sides at Moldo on the Chinese side of Chushul. It may be noted that India had changed the rules of engagement along the LAC after the dangerous clash with China. Also the rules of engagement had been change by the commanders have now been given the powers allowing them the use of firearms under extraordinary circumstances. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the meeting with the CDS and three service chiefs also said that the forces have been given full freedom to deal with any form of Chinese aggression along the LAC. Meanwhile,...

A screenshot taken from the video surfaced on social media. By DNN NEWSDESK New Delhi: Amidst the India-China talks to de-escalate tension at the border, another video has surfaced on social media platforms of a fight between the soldiers.  However, the location of the video and the date it was taken still remains a mystery. Also the Indian Army is yet to come out with the information about the video floating on social media. Some have revealed that this video might be from Sikkim, however there is no official confirmation or more details about the same.  Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane is to visit Ladakh later this week to review operational preparedness. India had changed the rules of engagement along the LAC after the dangerous clash with China. Also the rules of engagement had been change by the commanders have now been given the powers allowing them the use of firearms under extraordinary circumstances.

By DNN Newsdesk New Delhi:  India will try and urge Russia to fast-track delivery of S-400 Triumf Missile system during Defence Minister's Rajnath Singh 3 day visit to Moscow amidst the escalating tensions at the LAC. As per sources, Russia has delayed the delivery of $5.4 billion dollar system to December 2021 as a result of constrains due to the global Covid19 pandemic. "The visit to #Russia will give me an opportunity to hold talks on ways to further deepen the #India-#Russia defence and strategic partnership" the Defence Minister tweeted before leaving for Russia today  Defence Minister will pay a visit to Moscow to attend the Victory Parade on June 24, 2020 to commemorate the 75 th  anniversary of the victory in the Second World War. The Parade is organised to honour the heroism and sacrifices made by the Russian and other friendly people. Defence Minister of the Russian FederationMr Sergey Shoigu has invited Raksha Mantri to the Victory Parade, which was originally ...

By DNN News Desk New Delhi:  Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane likely to visit Ladakh later this week to review operational preparedness. India had changed the rules of engagement along the LAC after the dangerous clash with China. Also the rules of engagement had been change by the commanders have now been given the powers allowing them the use of firearms under extraordinary circumstances. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the meeting with the CDS and three service chiefs also said that the forces have been given full freedom to deal with any form of Chinese aggression along the LAC. Meanwhile, Indian Forces have been put up on high alert and have been asked to maintain a strict vigil on the Chinese activities around the border, airspace and important sea lanes.