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Army unhappy with Defence Budget, says allocated money insufficient for modernisation

In the most-recent defence budget, a sum of Rs 2.95 lakh crore has been outlayed which is approximately 1.58 per cent of the country's GDP. This is the lowest share in terms of percentage vis-a-vis India's GDP since 1962.

Mar 14, 2018, 06:14 AM IST

Chinese security experts worried as Indian soldiers learn their language

Several analysts and security experts fear that Indian soldiers learning Mandarin could be the end of certain tactical advantages People's Liberation Army currently enjoys.

Mar 10, 2018, 11:45 AM IST

Full pay pension for soldiers killed or injured on India's border with China

Full pay pension in case of KIA or injury was previously only for soldiers along the international border with Pakistan. The latest move to extend it to Sino-India border is likely to boost troop morale.

Mar 10, 2018, 06:39 AM IST

China constructing helipads, trenches in Doklam area: Nirmala Sitharaman

India's Defence Minister said in Lok Sabha that while both sides have redeployed themselves away from their respective positions at the face-off site, China has been busy on developing its infrastructure the area.

Mar 05, 2018, 19:19 PM IST

China equips PLA along Indian border with US-style combat gear to prepare for future warfare

Informatised warfare, a term widely used by the Chinese military in recent years refers to the use of IT, digital and artificial intelligence applications in battlefield conditions.

Feb 23, 2018, 14:07 PM IST

Pakistan converting temporary Mujahid Battalions into permanent with its new three-phased training policy

Since the new Chief of Pakistan Army General Qamar Javed Bajwa has taken charge, his focus has been on the modernisation of the force.

Feb 22, 2018, 16:13 PM IST

China rakes up Doklam again, cautions India against more such incidents

The Chinese military on Thursday criticised Army Chief General Bipin Rawat's recent remarks that Doklam is a disputed territory, asserting that it is very much part of China, and India should draw lessons from the 73-day standoff to avoid similar incidents in the future.

Jan 25, 2018, 16:51 PM IST

After Doklam, China making use of fabricated fortifications on border with India: Sources

Zee News' Manish Shukla reports that intelligence reports have shown how PLA along Sino-India border is making use of the new fortifications to make its troops more mobile and yet with better aggressive and defensive abilities.

Jan 16, 2018, 21:35 PM IST

Is China's People's Liberation Army eyeing bases in Pakistan?

Rumors of a Chinese base at Gwadar have long been bandied about.

Jan 09, 2018, 08:45 AM IST

India preparing for war: Jittery Chinese scholar makes wild claim

Guilty of road construction in disputed territories, China sees India's move to connect outposts along Sino-India border with suspicion even if it is well-within Indian territory.

Jan 04, 2018, 17:48 PM IST

China pumping in soldiers and ammunition to seize advantage in Doklam: Sources

Reports suggest there is an increase in troop movement with China possibly looking to seize geographical advantage in near-freezing weather conditions.

Dec 12, 2017, 19:17 PM IST

Designed for discomfort: China Air Force conducts combat patrols over South China Sea

In one swoop, China tries to send message to three of its neighbours, all of whom it has disputes with.

Nov 24, 2017, 08:09 AM IST

Doklam standoff: Army takes steps for swift troop movement along China border

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day-long standoff in Doklam since June 16 after the Indian side stopped the building of a road in the disputed area by the Chinese Army.

Nov 24, 2017, 07:08 AM IST

Walls, tunnels, barracks: How China is digging in just short of disputed Doklam area

Chinese forces may have moved back 400 meters from the disputed area in Doklam but are now digging into rather permanent positions with surveillance equipment to keep an eye on Indian forces.

Nov 23, 2017, 19:20 PM IST

China's military ordered to pledge total loyalty to Xi Jinping

China`s military personnel of around two million is technically the armed force of the ruling Communist Party rather than the state.

Nov 06, 2017, 12:38 PM IST

China's dreams of 'world-class army' has Asia worried

China's military budget has grown steadily for 30 years, but remains three times smaller than that of the United States. Now, Beijing wants to catch up.

Nov 01, 2017, 23:21 PM IST

No new development in Doklam, assures India

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that status quo prevails in the area and any suggestion to the contrary is incorrect and mischievous.

Oct 27, 2017, 16:36 PM IST

Be combat ready to win wars: Xi Jinping sends strong message to Chinese troops

Unlike other countries, the military in China functions under the party and not under the government.

Oct 27, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

China justifies its stand, says Doklam belongs to us

Over a month after the Doklam border stand-off with China was resolved diplomatically, the neighbouring country on Friday defended the presence of its troops in the tri-junction claiming that the area always belonged to them.

Oct 06, 2017, 23:59 PM IST