Manipur Terror Law Questioned (February 07, 2007)
Latest killing of a Manipuri youth by Army personnel has brought into focus the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) being questioned by human rights groups and put to test by voters later this week to elect a new Assembly.<More>

Madras Regiment for Congo (January 09, 2007)
The oldest infantry regiment in the Indian Army, the 26 Madras Infantry Battalion Group, drawing its troops from South Indian states, has been selected to represent the nation for UN peacekeeping duties in the Democratic Republic of Congo.<More>

BEL Weapon Locating Radars (December 14, 2006)
The Army will start testing indigenously developed weapon locating radar (WLR) for “internal evaluation” to further the “shoot and scoot” doctrine using self-propelled guns and artillery to loosen up defense before an offensive onslaught into hostile territory.<More>

Update on Missile Programs (November 30, 2006)
Defense Minister A.K. Antony updated the Parliament that the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos has been inducted into the Defense forces and the Trishul anti-Missile project completed while the Akash and Nag missile programs are behind schedule.<More>

High-Tech Upgrade for Army (November 28, 2006)
The Indian Army is planning major upgrades to their personnel’s standard battle gear with new uniforms, multi-function weaponry, sensors to monitor their health parameters, and latest communication network for instant access to information on the battlefield.<More>

Honorable Citation for Army in Lebanon (October 31, 2006)
The 4 Sikh Regiment, that participated in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), received the Force Commander’s Unit Citation for commendable service during the war in South Lebanon.<More>

Ordnance Board Collaborates with Israeli Company (August 07, 2006)
Government-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) is entering into a joint venture with an Israeli company to manufacture “cargo ammunition” (known to maim but does not kill) but raising hackles of human rights organization seeking to stop these products.<More>

Army Spends More on Surveillance(February 24, 2006)
Scientific Advisor to Defense minister M. Natarajan said an Airborne Early Warning System (AEWS) was in advanced stages of design. Emphasizing the need to protect the 7,300-kilometer of coast and 5,000 kilometer of land border, Natarajan said a third of the USD 2.5 billion-defense budget is spent on surveillance systems.<More>

Army in Golan Heights (January 20, 2006 )
The Indian Army will deploy 185 officers and troops at the Golan Heights as part of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force to maintain peace between Israel and Syria.<More>

Army Not Using Budgeted Funds( January 14, 2006 )
Federal Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee has publicly chided the Indian Army for not using the funds for weapons acquisition.<More>