The armed forces have put forth a proposal to include in the services’ pension regulations officer trainees who are medically boarded out for disabilities suffered during their military training. Read more..

What is JEF? Launched in 2014, the JEF is a coalition of ten like-minded nations. They share a commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law, as well as a long history of operating together. Read more..

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat’s recent characterisation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a ‘support arm’ of Indian Army (IA) combat units displayed not only abject ignorance of air power efficacy in battle but also ignored decades of demonstrated military beliefs, strategies and doctrines worldwide. Read more..

A regular Master of Technology (MTech) Programme in Defence Technology has been launched by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to impart necessary theoretical and experimental knowledge, skill and aptitude in various defence technology areas, an official release said on Thursday (8 July). Read more..

With drones emerging as a serious security threat in Jammu & Kashmir, the central security establishment is looking to test some advanced global anti-drone systems, including Israel’s laser technology-based solutions, and have them deployed within the next couple of months at vital installations in the Union territory as well as the border with Pakistan. Read more..