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Ladakh intrusions: Special Frontier Force takes first casualties

The SFF was raised in November 1962 in the aftermath of India's crushing defeat by China

PLA aggression in Pangong resumes, Indian Special Forces launch a counter

Sources say Indian soldiers from nearby Thakung post intervened, to try and prevent PLA from building defences. Physical clashes followed, but no reports of firing or casualties on either side

PM Narendra Modi urges industry to play a larger role in defence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an 18-minute speech on Thursday, talking up the government's "self reliant India" policy in defence

Military option in Ladakh entails hard choices for both India and China

For both India and China, the most likely option appears to be a freezing of the status quo

Hindustan Aeronautics' light combat chopper cutting its teeth in Ladakh

Operational capability at altitudes higher than any other attack helicopter in the world

MoD go-ahead to 'Make in India' acquisitions worth Rs 8,722 crore

The bulk of this will go towards purchasing the first fixed wing aircraft that Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has designed and developed in decades

Import ban on 101 defence items: Embargo formalises existing reality

The air force has for decades been building its fighter and trainer aircraft in India, with the recent exception of the Rafale

Invoking self-reliant India, govt bans import of 101 defence items

Modi endorsed the new import embargoes from his own Twitter account

Playing into China's hands in Ladakh

Indians expect accountability for the security lapses that the government has now acknowledged

MoD procurement policy proposes ban on import of specific weapons

The draft DAP-2020 retains the first draft's emphasis on promoting higher indigenous content in equipment manufactured in India, including under licence from foreign vendors

Victory in Kargil: A saga of strong political, military, diplomatic actions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, tri-service and service chiefs marked the 21st Kargil Vijay Diwas by paying homage at the National War Memorial in New Delhi

Permanent commission for women officers but fight for combat roles still on

The IAF has operationalised eight women fighter pilots. And the navy permits women officers onboard warships, even when they sail into battle

First Rafales to touch down on July 27 amid rising tensions with China

The aircraft will form the nucleus of the IAF's first Rafale squadron, Number 17 Squadron, which calls itself the Golden Arrows. They will be based in Ambala

Border dispute: China has 200,000 troops at LAC in conflict-ready mode

Forces dispersed across Tibet, Xinjiang, Sichuan and Ningxia include 'mobile operational units'

Rajnath Singh says can't guarantee full resolution of intrusions

It is in our character not to hurt the self-esteem of any other country. But, if anyone attempts to hurt India's self-esteem, we will on no account tolerate it and will respond forcefully," Singh said

Ladakh: Govt says 'intricate' discussions on disengagement continue

The Indian statement was silent on New Delhi's demand for China to ensure a reversion to the "status quo ante" of April, before PLA crossed the LAC at six points in Eastern Ladakh

Let the military prove its worth

New Delhi needs to give the military planners a free hand and not be overly considerate of China's sensitivities

Ladakh standoff: Enemies saw fire and fury of our soldiers, says PM Modi

No party should engage in action to escalate situation: China

Eye on China: India to get Rs 38,900-cr defence upgrade amid border dispute

To buy 21 MiG-29s, 12 Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft, upgrade existing 59 MiG-29s

India, China corps commanders' meet gives no sign on agreement to disengage

Neither the defence ministry nor the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made any comment on the outcome.