During nearly 43 years in which he proudly wore the uniform, General Rawat did not hesitate to call out India's adversaries and warn them against even thinking about any sort of misadventure.
General Bipin Rawat, who was India's first Chief of Defence Staff, was a visionary who initiated far-reaching reforms in the Indian military's higher defence organisation, the Army chief said.
The Indian Air Force in a statement said that the IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter was airborne from Sulur for Wellington. There were 14 persons on board, including the crew.
On Wednesday (December 8) news of an IAF Mi-17V5 chopper crash near Tamil Nadu's Coonoor with CDS General Bipin Rawat onboard along with 13 others shook the nation.
On Wednesday (December 8) an IAF helicopter with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on board crashed near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, bringing back memories of an incident he survived back in 2015 in Nagaland's Dimapur.
An Mi 17V5 helicopter carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, his staff and other officials crashed in Coonoor on Wednesday. Here is everything you need to know about the chopper.
The missile, which is planned for integration onboard naval ships, was tested against an electronic target at a low altitude.
The Indian Army's share of vacant posts is the highest among the armed forces.
Sources in the Nagaland Police said that the operation was carried out by the Para SF and not by Assam Rifles.
The aim of the exercise is to enhance synergy and inter-operability between Armed Forces of both the Nations in terms of understanding transnational terrorism both on land and at sea, conducting Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations and sharing best military practices and experiences.
