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Chopper deal with Putin in Goa stuck on pricing
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New Delhi : The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force desperately and urgently need light helicopters to maintain its position in the most difficult Siachen Glacier, but the deal signed in Goa by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin to buy 200 Kamov-226T helicopters is stuck up on the issue of pricing.

The Russians have not yet talked about price of the deal as no agreement could be reached on the price while signing the deal. The defence ministry is expecting the cost to be around US $ 1 billion, but its officials have their own doubts because of their bad experience of the fifth generation fighter aircraft and multi-role transport aircraft projects stuck because of the sudden and exorbitant cost hikes by Moscow.

The Army and IAF wants the helicopters early to replace their fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters, but they may have to put up for delay because of no agreement yet on several issues including price.



The deal envisages 60 choppers off the shelf from the Russian Helicopters while the remaining 140 will be built in India at a facility to be jointly developed by the Russian Helicopters with the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Cost of the helicopters to be bought directly from Russia will be much less than the machines to be produced in India since the later would involve the cost of setting up a new facility and cost for transfer of technology.

The defence ministry sources admitted that there is also confusion on the business model of the project as the government is trying to involve a big private sector player.

The production cost of the indigenous choppers will also go up as the ‘Make in India’ components will increase over the years. Instead of setting up the production unit at the HAL’s facility in Karnataka, a new production facility is likely to be set up at a new site exclusively for producing the Kamovs, the sources added

all it looks that , ,once the su30mki order gets over in next two years , the russian export to india will became 0...

 

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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari at the inauguration of Ballard Estate Festival in Mumbai.

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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being presented with the ‘Bharat Scouts and Guides Flag, by the Scouts and Guides on the occasion of its Foundation Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on November 07, 2016.

Ministry of Defence07-November, 2016 20:00 IST
Indian Army Briefs Defence Diplomats

The Annual Foreign Service Attachés’ (FSAs) briefing on military subjects of common interest was conducted by Indian Army today at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff and Senior Military officers were present on the occasion and interacted with the guests. Lt Gen Bipin Rawat, Vice Chief of the Army Staff addressed the FSAs.



India is host to a large number of FSAs from defence forces of friendly foreign countries. Defence diplomacy has emerged as a powerful tool in present day environment where the armed forces of the world stand united fighting common enemies and challenges.


Indian Army thanked the FSA community for their contribution in strengthening defence ties between India and their respective nations and for their vibrant and active participation in the event.


The Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Bipin Rawat addressing the foreign service attaches, in New Delhi on November 07, 2016.

Army Jawans dance on a patriotic song during Diwali celebration as part of an event Society with Army at parade ground in Bengaluru.

 

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Updated: Nov 07, 2016, 10.23 PM IST


The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) led by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today approved the procurement of Six regiments of the Pinaka multi-rocket launcher for the Indian Army were also approved today.

During October last year, the DAC had cleared the 3rd and 4th Pinaka regiments. The Pinaka has been developed by DRDO. It saw service during the Kargil conflict. It has a maximum range of 65 km and can fire 12 rockets within a minute.

 

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Ministry of Defence
08-November, 2016 17:14 IST
MOU on Defence Salary Package Signed between Indian Army and Corporation Bank

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and Corporation Bank on the Defence Salary Package today. The signing ceremony was chaired by the Adjutant General, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma, and was attended by top officials of Corporation Bank headed by Mr Gopal Murli Bhagat, Executive Director.

The MoU is tailor made to suit the requirements of serving soldiers, pensioners and families and includes free / concessional services including free drafts, free cheque books, free funds transfers to any bank in India through RTGS / NEFT, free ATM cards, Unlimited transactions on all ATMs including that of other Banks. Some important features of the MoU include Personal Accident Insurance Cover of Rs 5 & 10 lacs, Air Insurance Cover of Rs 5 to 50 lacs and Term Life Insurance Cover of Rs 5 & 10 lacs. All the facilities are also extended to the pensioners except Term Life Insurance Cover.

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The Adjutant General, Lt. Gen. Rakesh Sharma witnessing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indian Army and Corporation Bank on the Defence Salary Package, in New Delhi on November 08, 2016.

 

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba and the Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa call on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on November 08, 2016. The National Security Adviser, Shri Ajit Doval is also seen.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...fs-of-defence-forces/articleshow/55312997.cms

NEW DELHI: Amid continuing Pakistani shelling along the border in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reviewed the security situation with Chiefs of Army, Navy and Vice Chief of Air Force here.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was also present at the meeting, officials said.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister is understood to have taken stock of the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border where Pakistan has been regularly shelling military posts as well as civilian areas.

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag is believed to have briefed Modi on the situation and how the forces are handling the Pakistani provocation.

Significantly, the meeting came on a day when one more jawan was killed in Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir.


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The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Subhash Ramrao Bhamre delivering the inaugural speech at the 58th Conference of International Military Testing Association (IMTA), organised by the Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), a Delhi based laboratory of DRDO, in New Delhi on November 08, 2016.

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New Delhi: Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre on Tuesday expressed the need to take adequate steps to counter stress-related manifestations in soldiers and gave a message that the Indian government is there to support the jawans and their families in every situation.

"This is not the problem only with the soldiers, it is the problem of the entire human race and it is increasing day by day. As compared to the human race it is quite less, but still the incidents are increasing. We only have to give one message to our jawans that, `We are with you and your family`," said Bhamre while addressing the 58th conference of International Military Testing Association (IMTA).

He said that the event such as IMTA would provide an excellent platform for all delegates and appreciated the theme of the 4-day conference `Psychological Assessment: Shaping the future Soldier`.

Bhamre said that the shaping could take place by optimizing the soldier`s performance.Around 127 delegates from 21 countries, including hosts India are participating in the conference.

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First Published: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 - 18:29

 

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A group of children from Chakpikarong, Manipur on National Integration Tour, organised by the 22nd Assam Rifles, meeting the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in New Delhi on November 09, 2016.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a group photograph with the children from Chakpikarong, Manipur on National Integration Tour, organised by the 22nd Assam Rifles, in New Delhi on November 09, 2016.

The Commandant of the Army Hospital (R&R), Lt. General S.D. Duhan along with the senior officials of the Military Nursing Services (MNS) and newly commissioned Nursing Officers at the lamp lighting ceremony of 3rd Batch of BSc Nursing Students, College of Nursing, Army Hospital (RR), in New Delhi on November 09, 2016.

Ministry of Defence

09-November, 2016 15:40 IST
30 Nursing Students pass out from the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (R&R)

The Lamp Lighting Ceremony of 3rd Batch of BSc Nursing students of College of Nursing, Army Hospital (R&R) was held here today. This special day paved a new milestone in the history of College of Nursing, Army Hospital (R&R) as 30 budding nursing students adorned themselves in their new pattern of uniform. This new outfit will definitely make a change in these young minds making them more confident to excel in their field and will take nursing profession to greater heights.

Commandant Army Hospital (R&R) Lt Gen SD Duhan, who was the Chief Guest gave away the prizes to the meritorious students – N/Cdt Parul, N/Cdt Ankita Mitra, N/Cdt Jyotsna, N/Cdt Arunima GP, PN(Ms) Ching and PN(Ms) Sheetal. He stressed that the students should not only enhance their knowledge skill and competence but also learn the techniques of soft skills.

In an impressive ceremony, the lit lamp was passed from Addl DGMNS Maj Gen Sushila Shahi to Maj Gen Elizabeth John, Principal Matron Army Hospital (R&R) who in turn passed it to the teachers and these teachers then passed the lamp to the students emphasizing the passing of knowledge and soft skills from one generation to the next.

 

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Ministry of Defence
09-November, 2016 19:36 IST
Gen Dalbir Singh Visits Forward Areas of Uttarakhand

The Chief of the Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh visited the forward areas of Uttarakhand on 09 November 2016 where he took stock of operational preparedness by own forces and infrastructure development in the crucial Central Sector. On his arrival, the COAS was received by the formation commanders and later given a detailed brief on the operational & administrative preparedness of own forces. The COAS also interacted with the troops at various locations he visited and enquired about their well being.

Gen Dalbir Singh expressed satisfaction with the efforts being made to ensure capability enhancement and operational effectiveness to meet all contemporary and emerging challenges in the forward areas along the LAC. The COAS appreciated the efforts of the formations deployed in the remote & difficult areas and exhorted them to continue their selfless service to the Nation.

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Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag today reviewed the operational preparedness along the northern borders.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh interacting with the troops, during his visit to forward areas of Uttarakhand on November 09, 2016.

By PTI | Nov 09, 2016, 05.27 PM IST


NEW DELHI: Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag today reviewed the operational preparedness along the northern borders and interacted with soldiers posted in the forward areas.

Army sources said Suhag visited Mana in Uttarakhand and reviewed the the security scenario along the borders.

The sources refused to elaborate on further details of the visit.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...-of-northern-command/articleshow/55333426.cms
By PTI | Updated: Nov 09, 2016, 05.38 PM IST

NEW DELHI: Lt Gen Devraj Anbu was today appointed as new chief of strategically important Northern Command in place of Lt Gen D S Hooda, who retires this month end.

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared the name of Anbu for the post of General Officer-in-Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) with effect from December 1.

Udhampur-based Northern Command is a strategically important army formation which overlooks the functioning of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Jammu-based 16-corps and Leh-based 14-Corps.

Anbu was posted as the Corps Commander of Tezpur-based 4 Corps. His last posting in Jammu and Kashmir was as a Brigadier in 2008-09.

He takes over at a time when exchange of fire along the Line of Control has been happening quite frequently especially after the Indian army carried out surgical strikes on September 29 this year killing at least 19 Lashker-e-Taiba militants inside the territory in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.

Lt Gen Anbu Commissioned in the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment in June 1980 has had a distinguished military career in which he has executed important Command and Staff appointments in India and aboard.

He has participated in Indian Peace Keeping Operations (IPKF) in Sri Lanka, United Nations Peace Keeping in Namibia, Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorist operations in Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir.

He was awarded the Sena Medal Gallantry for operation in Siachen Glacier.

The General has also been awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Yudh Seva Medal for his distinguished service.

 

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Ministry of Defence
11-November, 2016 18:14 IST
Defence Minister asks Dgde to apply Modern Technology for Redressal of Public Grievances

The Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar has said that the Government has relaxed the norms of giving No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the people living around defence establishments to mitigate the problems faced by them. He said the revised policy to be issued on leases, setting up communication infrastructure, mutation of properties, etc. will go a long way to solve many pending issues. Shri Parrikar was addressing a conference of the Indian Defence Estates Service officers, here today. He further added that solving the grievances of ordinary citizen should be the paramount duty of Defence Estates Organisation and opined that modern tools of technology should be used for redressal of public grievances. The Minister stated that most of the public issues have been resolved to the satisfaction of the common people and expressed his appreciation for the efforts made in this direction by the Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE) in the last two years.

Referring to Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, Shri Parrikar called upon the Cantonment Boards to vigorously take up the campaign in a more scientific way. He emphasised that garbage management must be done by introducing various modern technologies.

The Director General Defence Estates Shri Jojneshwar Sharma, in his opening address pointed out that Cantonment Boards need to be provided with required funds to carry out the duties entrusted to them. He mentioned that the purpose of the conference is to share various innovative ideas in implementing schemes in different parts of the country and also to chalk out a road map for achieving targets in key areas.

The conference deliberated on the progress of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in various Cantonments and projects related to Smart Cantonments. In addition to this, issues like measures to enhance revenue of Cantonment Boards, protection of defence lands, maintenance of land records, supply of pure drinking water, redressal of public grievances etc. were also discussed.

Defence Estates Organisation is responsible for municipal administration of notified cantonments and management of about 17.57 lakh acres of defence land in the country.

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The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar receiving a memento from the Director General Defence Estates, Shri Jojneshwar Sharma, at the Indian Defence Estates Service Officers’ Conference, in New Delhi on November 11, 2016.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar addressing the Indian Defence Estates Service Officers’ Conference, in New Delhi on November 11, 2016. The Director General Defence Estates, Shri Jojneshwar Sharma is also seen.

 

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Jaipur: In a significant show of strength and joint manship, troops of strike formation of the Indian Army carried out a two days long Special Heliborne exercise in the deserts of Rajasthan.

A Special Heliborne Operation provides necessary momentum to surprise the enemy and multiply the chances of success of overall plan at higher level.

These types of operations need surgical precision for execution by highly trained troops with robust mental and physical capabilities.

The exercise was aimed at fine tuning operational and logistics aspects of heliborne operations.

A large force comprising of elements of diverse elements of combat and combat support arms were successfully integrated and inducted, deep behind the enemy lines by medium lift helicopters of the Indian Air Force to achieve simultaneity in effort.


Attack and Armed helicopters were also employed in close support of the heliborne column. Long range weapon systems available with Army were also used to deliver large amount of TNT and steel in support of the heliborne force.

Strike aircrafts of the Indian Air Force provided critical fire support and air protection to the column.

The exercise conducted in battle like condition was reviewed by large number of senior officers of Army and Air Force.

The exercise also showcased a high degree of synergy between the Indian Army and Air Force. Various Electronic Counter Measures were fielded making use of latest electronic communication equipment.


Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) were employed to gain real time information of enemy activities which was shared with various command and control centers for planning and execution of coordinated operations.

The exercise was unique in scope and scale and provided ground inputs for refinement of operational procedures.

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First Published: Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 22:44

 

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The international border, Suchetgarh, Jammu. File photo.

 

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The international border, Suchetgarh, Jammu. File photo.

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