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[Yasser76]

HAL Dhruv crash today. Crash number 17 of this type.

 

[PanzerKiel]

Soldier Killed In Action In Pakistani Firing Along LoC In J&K
Earlier, two Army personnel were killed in separate ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts on January 1 and 21.


An Army soldier, who was critically injured in Pakistani firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district last week, died of his injuries in the command hospital in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Sunday, a defence spokesperson said.

He is the third Army personnel to have died in the ceasefire violations by Pakistan this month.

"Pakistan Army had resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation on the LoC in Sunderbani sector on January 18, which was responded to strongly by Indian troops. In the incident, Naik Nishant Sharma of 10 JAK RIF was critically injured and was under treatment at command hospital," the spokesperson said.

However, he said the Non-Commissioned Officer succumbed on Sunday.

Soldier Killed In Action In Pakistani Firing Along LoC In J&K

An Army soldier, who was critically injured in Pakistani firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district last week, died of his injuries in the command hospital in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Sunday, a defence spokesperson said.

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[Lord Of Gondor]

Yudh Abhyas 2021 Strykers and Sarath

Images Courtesy MoD/Vayu

https://twitter.com/x/status/1359820880134635520

Ouch, having to disengage/deescalate wrt the smaller power especially being expansionist

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

The Bhishma prepped to an underwater travel:

 

[PanzerKiel]

 

[j20611]

After Both Tanks Break Down, India Knocked Out Of International Drill

The Indian Army has been knocked out of the high-profile international tank biathlon taking place at the Alabino ranges in the Moscow region of Russia after both the main and reserve T-90 main battle tanks developed mechanical problems.

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[Lord Of Gondor]

Pearson Engineering to supply 1500 Track Width Mine Ploughs to Indian Army

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1362763388368146432

"Bihar"

	(a) World War II (1941 to 1945). During World War II, 1 BIHAR fought gallantly as part of the famous LUSHAI Bde and captured ‘HAKA’ on 19 October 1944 and ‘GANGAW’ on 11 January 1945. In recognition of the gallant actions, the Battalion was awarded two ‘Battle Honours’ namely ‘HAKA’ and 'GANGAW' and was also bestowed with the ‘Theatre Honour’ of BURMA. During the period, 2 BIHAR also operated in Malaya with distinction as part of the `ZIPPER FORCE' under Lieutenant Colonel (Later Lieutenant General) Sant Singh.
	(b) 1965 and 1971 Operations. Most of the battalions of the Regiment participated in the Indo-Pak Wars of 1965 and 1971 and accomplished their assigned tasks in a commendable manner. 10 BIHAR was awarded the Theatre Honour of `AKHAURA' for its gallant action in the Battle of Akhaura in East Pakistan in 1971. The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel P C Sawhney was awarded Vir Chakra.
INDO - PAK WAR - 1965​

CAPTURE OF BEDORI - 1965​	A SANGAR AT BEDORI - 1965​
TROOPS AT JAGDISH PASS, BEDORI - 1965​	DUSSERA CELEBRATION AT BEDORI BRIDGE - 1965​
CAPTURE OF BEDORI - 1965 BY 7 BIHAR​	COMMANDER 161 INFANTRY BRIGADE WITH COLONEL K S SIDHU, COMMANDING OFFICER 7 BIHAR AT BEDORI ​
INDO - PAK WAR -1971​
PHOTOGRAPHS AND SKETCHES : 1971 WAR​
VEER BIHARI ON THE CAPTURED PATTON TANK​	BULLET MARKS ON BLDG IN AKHAURA​
GALLANT BIHARIS WITH PAKISTANI TRUCK AT AKHAURA​	CAPTURED PATTON TANK BY SHEER WIILL & MUSCLE POWER OF BIHARIES​

	(c) OPERATION VIJAY. 1 BIHAR participated in ‘OPERATION VIJAY’ in the Batalik Sub Sector and was responsible for recapture of Jubar Hill and Tharu. For its valour, the unit was honoured with Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citation, Battle Honour ‘BATALIK’ and Theatre Honour ‘KARGIL’. Major M Saravanan and Naik Ganesh Prasad were awarded the Vir Chakra (Posthumously) for their gallantry act and the unit was awarded a total of 26 gallantry awards including four Vir Chakra, one Yudh Seva Medal, six Sena Medal, six Mention-in-Dispatches and nine General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command Commendation Cards.
	CAPTURE OF THARU TOP​
	(d) United Nation Mission. 1 BIHAR was the first Bihar Battalion to take part in United Nation peace keeping mission. The battalion was deployed in Somalia in 1993-1994. Later 10 BIHAR, 5 BIHAR and 14 BIHAR have also had the distinction of participating in United Nation peace keeping operations in Congo in 2004, 2009 and 2014 respectively. (e) Counter Insurgency Operations. The Regiment has served with distinction in Counter Insurgency Operations. Lieutenant Colonel HUS Gaur and Lieutenant Colonel SS Rana were awarded Ashoka Chakra (Posthumously), the highest peace time gallantry award for their gallant action in Counter Insurgency Operations. 5 BIHAR, 8 BIHAR, 10 BIHAR, 14 BIHAR and 17 BIHAR have been awarded Chief of Army Staff unit citations while taking active part in Counter Insurgency Operations. (f) OPERATION PARAKRAM. All battalions of the Regiment were mobilised for ‘Operation PARAKRAM’ in 2001. (g) OPERATION BLACK TORNADO. Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan (parent unit 7 BIHAR) while operating with 51 SAG made the supreme sacrifice in the anti terrorist operation at Mumbai on 26 November 2008 and was awarded the Ashoka Chakra (Posthumously).

Op Snow Leopard: Ongoing.

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

Some spectacular images from IA
The Rudra Gunship has been a massive shot in the arm for the Indian Army Air Corps

Four Belgian FZ 70mm rocket launchers!

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

Production/Editing/Photo Shop took 8 months but finally a half truth from the righteous PLA

Now claiming that IA bought superior force ratios to battle the timid conscripts.

 

[Yasser76]

Production/Editing/Photo Shop took 8 months but finally a half truth from the righteous PLA

Now claiming that IA bought superior force ratios to battle the timid conscripts.

The video shows PLA standing up to higher numbers of Indian Army. This video absolutely destroys the Indian Army narrative of being "overwhelmed" by PLA. As usual, India cannot provide any video evidence yet it's opponents reguarly can. Funny heh!?

 

[HostileInsurgent]

The love for INSAS isn’t over yet

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

Kalyani M4 ordered at INR6.8Cr for 27 vehicles;

Second image courtesy @Unknowncommando
A version of the South African Paramount Mbombe 4, follows a long list of South African Mine Protected Vehicles serving the Indian Army
Starting with the legendary Casspir

 

[MirageBlue]

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Integrated Exercise #RUDRAKAVACH carried out between #Mechanized columns & #Rudra Attack Helicopter Squadron; all mission parameters achieved. #RisingStarCorps
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@SpokespersonMoD

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High level of synergy, precision & #lethality displayed by the valiant #VajraWarriors and #ArmyAviation on the #WesternFront training grounds #StrongAndCapable #DefendersofPunjab
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[Lord Of Gondor]

2005 Tavors replaced by 2020 Flattop Tavors w/ Mepro Mor sights (ala Marcos)
6 Para in Kashmir