Technology new strategic arena of competition, driving geo-political powerplay: Army Chief
The Army Chief said emergency procurement powers given by the Centre has helped the force to modernise itself.
The Army Chief said emergency procurement powers given by the Centre has helped the force to modernise itself.
"We have had a total of 20 senior higher military commander level meetings and 14 WMCC meetings since April 2020. So through these talks, we're hopeful that we'll find a resolution," to the ongoing military face-off, he added.
Addressing the Army’s annual press conference here on Thursday, Gen Pande said with a high level of operation readiness, the deployment is robust and balanced.
Three civilians, who were picked up by the Army after Poonch terror attack, were found dead under mysterious circumstances.
He also laid a wreath at the Siachen War Memorial to honour the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice at the world’s highest battlefield.
Australia-India defence cooperation has been on an upward trajectory with a series of diverse engagements at different levels, in various domains.
He was speaking at a function at the Suratgarh Military Station in Rajasthan after presenting the prestigious ‘President’s Standards’ or ‘Nishan’ to four Armoured Regiments of the Indian Army.
Addressing a press conference ahead of Army Day on 15 January, he noted that the two countries have been able to resolve five of the seven issues along the LAC.
Ending weeks of intense speculation and political tussle in Pakistan, Lt General Asim Munir got appointed as the new chief of army staff.
During the four-day visit, Gen Pande will meet his counterparts and senior military leadership of France with an aim to further deepening defence cooperation between the two nations.