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First user trial of the missile which can bring the northernmost part of China under its striking range

The first user-trial of the Intercontinental-range Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Agni-V was conducted today.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday, while speaking at Defence Services Staff College in Tamil Nadu, put out a blueprint of structural reforms that could be the future for the armed forces.

Theaterisation imbroglio requires resolution post-haste July 4, 2021, 10:43 AM IST Lt General KJ Singh superannuated in August 2016 after 39 years of distinguished service. He commanded the formidable Western Command, an operationally committed Corps in the North East having borders with four countries, an armoured division in the strike corps, a T-90 armoured brigade, and an elite armoured regiment, 63 Cavalry. He is currently holding the prestigious Ranjit Singh Chair of Ex...

As per the plan being spearheaded by CDS General Bipin Rawat (extreme right), these ‘raisings’ of the new commands will be overseen by serving commanders-in-chief (senior Lt-Generals, Vice Admirals and Air Marshals). NEW DELHI: The government is determined to push ahead with joint military commands to build an integrated war-fighting machinery in a more cost-effective manner, even as efforts are under way to allay apprehensions of the Indian Air Force. The plan, as it stands now, is to for...

The integrated maritime theatre command (IMTC), integrated air defence command (IADC) and two integrated land theatre commands (for the borders with Pakistan and China) will then be "raised and operationalised" over a two-year period by August 15, 2023.

Prime Minister Imran Khan was during the visit given a briefing on “various facets” of Pakistan’s strategic programme. — Photo courtesy PM Imran FB page ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday visited a nuclear facility managed by Army’s Strategic Forces Command, according to a statement issued by the PM’s Office. The visit, although a day after the observance of the 23rd anniversary of the 1998 nuclear tests, appeared to be linked to that occasion. This was Mr Khan’s f...

Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed full confidence in the country’s nuclear capability and protection to strengthen the national defence.

This was his first visit to any nuclear site since he became the prime minister.

Pak PM visits nuclear facility, expresses confidence in country’s capability to defend itself Pak PM visits nuclear facility, expresses confidence in country’s capability to defend itself Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan visited a nuclear facility of the Strategic Forces Command and expressed full confidence in the country’s nuclear capability to defend itself. advertisement UPDATED: May 30, 2021 08:23 IST Imran Khan on Saturday visited a nuclear facility of the Strategic Forces Command,...