DEFENCE

The great risk of becoming dependent on Starlink is that Elon Musk can shut down the internet and plunge a country into crisis.

The global geopolitical landscape has witnessed a shift in global alliances with the potential to reshape the future of international relations.

The targeted air strikes against Iraq and Syria are a part of the comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL but they come at an average daily cost is $8.5 million

The M2 Bradley entered service in the U.S. Army in 1981 and were intended to transport up to seven soldiers into battle. Both M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle and M3 Bradley cavalry fighting vehicle are named after General Omar Bradley known for saying, "Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. We know more about war than about peace, more about killing than we know about living."

Wars have their own logic. There is always one side that wins and another that loses the war. Everyone can’t win at the same time. Even in an individual context, no one can win all the wars; you may win some wars… but lose some others. Winning and losing is all part of life. This is the greatest lesson to be learnt from the life of Lt Gen (Retd) JFR Jacob. He won some but lost many battles in life.

The valiant Gurkhas may not think twice before sacrificing their life or shedding their blood on any battle-field. But at the same time, they are not prepared to do or die, or give their loyalty to any officer they come across. They are simple and straight forward but not stupid enough to be taken for a ride. This is one of the toughest challenge for any non-Gurkha officer to win over or earn their respect and to lead or command them in action.

Both the Field Marshals, and 15 out of 27 Chief of Army Staffs were Infantry officers, while 8 Armoured Corps Officers and 5 Gunners rose to the level of Chief of Army Staff. Within the infantry, Gorkha Rifles has contributed 4 chiefs while Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane is the 3rd officer from the Sikh Light Infantry to become COAS of the Indian Army including Gen. V. P. Malik and Gen. Bikram Singh.

Gen. Naravane is the 3rd officer from Sikh Light Infantry to become Chief of the Indian Army. Prior to this, Gen. V. P. Malik and Gen. Bikram Singh served as the 19th and 25th COAS.

The island chain is one of several regional territorial disputes between China and its neighbors in the South and East China seas. While the Senkakus are controlled by Tokyo, China and Taiwan, each claim the territory as its own. The Philippines, meanwhile, also has claim, calling the South China Sea the East Philippine Sea.

Battle tanks, also known as armoured tanks, are called by various names in different languages. Here are some examples

The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. - is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world and the nerve centre of the U.S. military. Such is its clout that the term Pentagon is often used as a metonym to depict the Department of Defence and its leadership.

The biggest advantage of combat robots is that they don’t get tired, feel sleepy, hide or close their eyes due to fear or pain and can perform their duty 24x7x365 days a year.