Category Archives: Equipment

A Study in Futility?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by sword

As per a recent news report, the Chief has ordered a study to look at increasing the availability of officers in units. With shortage of officers reaching alarming levels of almost one fifth of the sanctioned strength, the concern and … Continue reading →

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Sab theek hai sahib

Posted on April 10, 2012 by sword

The Indian soldier, or Jawan as he is affectionately called, is known for not cribbing under the most adverse circumstances. If you ask your driver who has been waiting well past his lunch time for you to emerge from a … Continue reading →

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Mahabharat over Arjun

Posted on May 20, 2010 by sword

Image via Wikipedia A lot has been written on the whipping given by our very own home-grown battle tank Arjun to that upstart of a Russian import T 90, in recently concluded comparative trials between the two. More muted are … Continue reading →

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