Indian Army : Updates & Discussions

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New Announcements by Army Chief

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Army Chief Announces ‘Rudra’ All-Arms Brigades as Part of Major Modernisation Drive to Build a Future-Oriented Force

On the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced the formation of 'Rudra', new all-arms brigades to modernise the force, while sending a strong message to Pakistan with Operation Sindoor.

www.republicworld.com

These must be the first 2 IBGs being set up for Cold Start ops along Pak and China borders. They have been put through multiple exercises over the years.

Indian Army's Integrated Battle Groups await final approval: General Upendra Dwivedi

The Indian Army's ambitious project to create agile, brigade-sized, and self-sufficient combat Integrated Battle Group (IBG) formations is expected to receive f

www.newindianexpress.com

 

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https://ddnews.gov.in/en/lt-gen-pushpendra-singh-assumes-charge-as-vice-chief-of-army-staff/

Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. He assumed the new responsibility on July 31, 2025, following his tenure as Director General Operational Logistics & Strategic Movement at the Army Headquarters. Commissioned into the 4th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) in December 1987, Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh brings with him over 38 years of rich experience in operational and strategic roles across the Indian Army.

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1952289086087307651

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1954883163383369956

 

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Mizoram: Captain Sailo awarded Kirti Chakra for exceptional bravery

Captain Lalrinawma Sailo awarded the Kirti Chakra for exceptional bravery. Sailo becomes the second Mizo to receive this honour. Total of 127 gallantry awards and 40 distinguished service awards approved this year.

www.indiatodayne.in

Captain Lalrinawma Sailo of 4 PARA (Special Forces) has been awarded the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry honour, in recognition of his exceptional courage during high-risk operations.

A native of Chanmari, Aizawl, Captain Sailo is an alumnus of the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), the National Defence Academy (NDA), and the Indian Military Academy (IMA). He is only the second Mizo to receive the award, following Subedar Chalhnuna of the Assam Rifles.

 

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Some more information about new formations

 

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Project Prabal: High Altitude In-Situ 3D Printing

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2023651794841464917

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2026613246069977513

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2026833122831249843

 

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Source

 

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Having read the manuscript of the yet unpublished book of Gen Naravane - my take on the controversary
in my latest blogpost:
China and the Gen Naravane book controversary

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2027967703659782653

 

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Indian Army tests new tactical vehicle at military exercise

The Indian Army's Western Command tested Bangalore-based A-Thon's Ashva-D series of tactical vehicles at Exercise ‘Kharga Shakti 2026' at the Mahajan Field Firing Range...

www.janes.com

The Indian Army's Western Command tested Bangalore-based A-Thon's Ashva-D series of tactical vehicles at Exercise ‘Kharga Shakti 2026' at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, a spokesperson for the company told Janes in February.

According to the spokesperson, Western Command tested four configurations of the vehicle series, which were customised to the service's requirements. These four configurations include Ashva 4×4 2S, featuring two seats and a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV); Ashva 4×4 4S, featuring four seats; Ashva 4×4 5S, featuring five seats and a fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV; and Ashva 6×6 2S, featuring six-wheel drive capability.

Footage published by Western Command in late February on its X social media page shows the Ashva vehicles being operated by the ‘Ashni' drone platoon of the II Corps, also known as the Kharga Corps.

According to the spokesperson, the vehicle has completed high-altitude trials in the northern states of India and autonomous operation trials in the Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh.

The spokesperson said, “We can confirm that the Ashva-D series has completed Technical Evaluation Centre (TEC) approvals and has undergone extensive field trials across Ladakh, at altitudes exceeding 20,000 feet, Uttarakhand, Jammu, and Rajasthan over a four-month period."

“Assisted autonomous operation trials of the 6×6 platform have also been conducted at Babina,” the spokesperson added.

“The Ashva-D series is an indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured all-terrain vehicle platform designed for tactical mobility, reconnaissance, drone integration, and logistics support across diverse terrains,” the spokesperson said.

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2034496844500222344

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2037024546499551694

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2039021975860043832