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PLA at 76: The Party’s Army, Not the People’s

At 76 years old, the PLA continues to exemplify how authoritarian regimes pervert military institutions, creating forces that serve narrow political interests rather than constitutional democracy, writes Major General RPS Bhadauria (Retd)

October 1, 2025

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Iran Warns of ‘Strategic Surprises’

Mousavi assured Iranians that the country’s armed forces, relying on strategic surprises, stand fully prepared to confront any threat from “oppressive powers” Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed

September 22, 2025

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Haji Pir 1965: The Daring Operation That Cut Pakistan’s Infiltration Lifeline

If there is one battle that can truly be called a turning point in the overall context of a war, the vote should go to the capture of the Haji Pir bulge

September 16, 2025

COLUMNS·Defence·India News

The Battle of Dograi: India’s Fiercest Infantry Triumph of 1965

The Battle of Dograi (1965), a pivotal and fiercely contested engagement of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, marked a moment of extraordinary courage and tenacity for the Indian Army. From the Indian

September 16, 2025

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NATO Boosts Eastern Defenses

So far, Denmark, France, Britain and Germany have committed to the mission, with more allies expected to join in the coming days…reports Asian Lite News NATO has announced plans to reinforce the

September 15, 2025

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‘Patton Killer’ and Horseshoe Trap: India’s Asal Uttar Victory

This three-day clash near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Khem Karan sector was a decisive turning point in the 1965 Indo-Pak War, showcasing the Indian Army’s strategic brilliance, resilience and unyielding courage

September 9, 2025

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Battle of Phillora: When Indian Armour Turned the Tide in 1965 War

The battle was part of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and marked a decisive turning point for the Indian Army in the Sialkot offensive, followed soon after by the larger Battle of

September 9, 2025

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Bid to rebrand Pentagon as ‘Department of War’ draws fire

White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly told Fox News that the change is part of a broader effort to restore what the administration sees as traditional military priorities….reports Asian Lite News

August 31, 2025

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India nears $1b GE jet engine deal

India closes in on a $1 billion deal with GE for 113 fighter engines, securing continuity for HAL’s LCA Mark 1A programme and future-proofing IAF capability. India is set to take another

August 28, 2025

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India’s warship double boost to Navy

India strengthens maritime security with the commissioning of two indigenous stealth frigates, while Project-75(I) promises submarines with unmatched underwater endurance, redefining naval deterrence in the Indian Ocean. The Indian Navy took a

August 28, 2025

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