Army plans to cut 1.5 lakh troops in next 5 years: Report

In a major restructuring move, the Army is reportedly seeking to cut 1.5 lakh troops from the present 1.2 million force over the next five years. Army chief Bipin Rawat aims to make the force "leaner, meaner and more technology-driven" to prepare it for a "21st-century conflict". The last time such a move was considered was before 1999 Kargil war.