Back in 1999, at the time of Kargil war, when Pakistani troops took a position in the war, India realized the need for GPS data instantly for the region. At that time, US government had space-based navigation system which could be helpful for India in providing viral information but the shockingly US denied to give […]
Army Girlfriend Shares What is it like to have a boyfriend in the Indian Army
Being in army is matter of pride and respect and loving and marrying a soldier is a matter of courage and patience. We always try to bring true real life experiences for you and this time it is Ankita Dhyani who has shared how it feels to be the girlfriend of an Indian army soldier serving the […]
The Most effective ways to join RAW(Research And Analysis Wing)
Research and Analysis Wing a.k.a RAW was established in 1968, it gathers intelligence from outside world and secure India’s interest in foreign countries. RAW is one of the best intelligence agency in the world, they are known for their professionalism and patriotism. Many people want to join the RAW, inspired by books, novels, the internet, […]
Why isn’t liquor banned in the Indian Army when it is not good for health?
Sometimes we might have this question, but let’s see what is the real reason behind this. There are many theories regarding why there is a culture of boozing in the Indian Army. The most popular one is that it is a legacy of the British who introduced this vice as a means to ‘control’ the […]
This Cadet Explains How is the Life in Air Force Academy, Dundigal
It was a fine July morning when I found myself standing at the Secunderabad Railway Station in front of a desk with three people sitting under the banner announcing Reporting for Air Force Academy. Got my name checked and they told me to remember the name of squadron as Brar. Outside found a few guys […]
When Father of 2/Lt Arun Khetarpal, PVC (Posthumous) Visited Pakistan And Was Given Respect by Pakistani Brigadier
We all have heard of courage and heroic of Second Lt Arun Khetarpal who was awarded Param Veer Chakra during the battle of Basantar in 1971 war. The war started six months after he was commissioned into the 17th Poona horse regiment. He was on the frontlines facing the enemy. On 16th December 1971, 17 Poona […]
How Naga Regiment Filled Pakistani Soldiers With Fear
This is a story about Naga Regiment. This incident happened when Naga Regiment was newly raised in the Indian Army and Pakis had no clue what material the Nagas were made of! When the Nagas moved in, Pakistani fired 2″ mortar shells on a their forwardpost (This has been the usual way to welcome newly […]
When a Para SF Commando Shot Two Terrorists and Got Hit by 2 Bullets- Captain Jaidev Dangi
The tale of Captain Jaidev Dangi’s bravery will fill your heart with pride. Captain bravely crossed all the hurdles put up on his way by death and emerged victoriously. For his valour and extraordinary courage that he showed in the battlefield, he was awarded India’s second highest peacetime gallantry award, the Kirti Chakra. The captain who […]
Defencelover Speaks to Maj Surender Malik, Instructor at a Training Academy and a Triathlete
Major Surender Malik is a third generation army officer from Haryana. His father is Col SP Malik, VSM and was a mountaineer for the Indian Army. His grandfather served in the Burma campaign. So joining the army was a natural choice and he couldn’t think of life beyond that. He was commissioned in the Army Ordnance […]
How is a cadet allocated to a Battalion in the Indian Army?
There is an “event” called the “choice-of-arms”, which is conducted a month before the passing out parade every term at IMA and OTA. The total no of vacancies available will be equal to the no of cadets passing out. The vacancies will be divided amongst all the arms and services. This division is done based […]