On the issue of IFV and APC costs

.”Kraftfahrzeuge und Panzer” 1st Ed. by Werner Oswald (1970) has a nice list of the approximate prices of AFVs as of end-60’s. I appreciate it as a look back at the price ratios of a time before electronics bloated the prices of AFVs.M-113 (tracked APC…

April 3, 2026
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Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi And Bangladesh Envoy Discuss Defence Cooperation

Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, met with India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, in New Delhi to discuss avenues for strengthening defence cooperation. Their talks centred on expanding joint training initiatives and exploring new opportunities for collaboration that could contribute to regional peace and stability. Both sides emphasised the importance

April 3, 2026
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Steel Fist From The Sea: India Warns Pakistan of Total Retribution

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any future misadventure would be met with an "unprecedented and decisive" response from the Indian Armed Forces.Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in Kerala, the minister’s remarks follow recent revelations regarding the sheer scale of India’s military readiness during a period of heightened regional tension.The

April 3, 2026
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Closing The Gap: Four Strategic Fixes For India’s Artillery Modernisation

The Indian Army has made notable strides in modernising its artillery, with systems such as the Dhanush and the K-9 Vajra strengthening its firepower, The Week observed.Despite these acquisitions, experts argue that significant gaps remain in the Army’s ability to deliver sustained, precise, and long-range artillery support. The Army’s ambition to expand its regiments from 226 to 270 underscores

April 2, 2026
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Island Fortress: Tri-Service Might on Display In Latest Integrated Drills

The Indian Armed Forces have successfully concluded Exercise Dweep Shakti, a high-intensity tri-service manoeuvre designed to test the collective mettle of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.Conducted between 24 and 28 March, the exercise served as a rigorous validation of the nation’s integrated rapid-response capabilities, specifically focusing on the complexities of coastal and island defence.At

April 2, 2026
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Island Fortress: Tri-Service Might on Display In Latest Integrated Drills

The Indian Armed Forces have successfully concluded Exercise Dweep Shakti, a high-intensity tri-service manoeuvre designed to test the collective mettle of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.Conducted between 24 and 28 March, the exercise served as a rigorous validation of the nation’s integrated rapid-response capabilities, specifically focusing on the complexities of coastal and island defence.At

April 2, 2026
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The General’s Strategic Vanguard: Indian Army Reshuffles Top Leadership Amid High Stakes

The Indian Army has implemented a sweeping reshuffle of its senior leadership, marking a pivotal transition in the command structure of the nation’s most critical operational theatres.Following a series of high-level retirements on the final day of March, New Delhi confirmed the appointment of a new Vice Chief of the Army Staff and fresh leadership for the Western, Eastern, and Southern Commands.

April 2, 2026
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Red Terror Retreats: Government Announces Victory Over Decades of Maoist Insurgency

In a landmark declaration before the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that India is now effectively free of Naxalism.This significant development follows years of intensive security operations and targeted socio-economic interventions.The Minister confirmed that the central leadership of the movement, specifically its Politburo and overarching organisational structures, has

April 2, 2026
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