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[Hindustani78]

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh, President Gorkha Brigade and Colonel of the Regiment 5 Gorkha Rifles paying homage, at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of Bicentenary Celebrations of Gorkha Rifles, in New Delhi on February 14, 2015.

 

[Major Shaitan Singh]

THE FIRST INDIAN TROOPS INVOLVED IN THE INITIAL LANDINGS ON THE GALLIPOLI PENINSULA IN APRIL 1915 WERE THE 21ST KOHAT MOUNTAIN BATTERY AND THE 26TH JACOB’S MOUNTAIN BATTERY. ON 4 JUNE 1915, THE 14SIKH COMPRISING 15 BRITISH OFFICERS, 14 INDIAN OFFICERS, AND 514 MEN, MOVED OUT TO ATTACK AND CAPTURE TURKISH TRENCHES. THE 14THSIKHS WON GREAT GLORY IN THIS ADVANCE AND SEVERAL SOLDIERS WON THE INDIAN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE 14TH SIKHS IN THE ASSAULT OF KOJA CHAMAN TEPE,, WAS DESCRIBED BY GENERAL BIRDWOOD AS “A FEAT WHICH IS WITHOUT PARALLEL”.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh presented the President’s ‘Standards’ to 44 Armoured Regiment, at Suratgarh Military Station, in Rajasthan on February 25, 2015.

The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh reviewing the parade, at Suratgarh Military Station, in Rajasthan on February 25, 2015.

 

[Major Shaitan Singh]

 

[Water Car Engineer]

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[CONNAN]

Passing out parade at an army base in Jammu and Kashmir

 

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[migflug]

With systems trials of sighting systems and sensors for the VSHORADS programme complete recently in Bengaluru and Dehradun, the path is presumably clear for the commercial phase of the massive acquisition programme. The $6-billion Indian Army very short range air defence system (VSHORADS) competition, which looks to contract nearly 1,000 launcher systems and over 6,000 missiles.

The big-ticket bid is a three-way fight between the French MBDA Mistral, Sweden’s Saab RBS 70 NG and Russia’s KBM new generation Igla-S. Field evaluation trials of all three VSHORADS platforms were completed in Rajasthan (hot weather trials), Visakhapatnam (coastal environmental trials) and Ladakh (high altitude, cold weather trials) since 2012 and ending early last year.

The Army is looking for a system that can be deployed in multiple configurations including man-portable, fitted on a twin-launcher, based on a high-mobility vehicle, ship-based and submarine based. The weapon systems fielded have so far demonstrated several capabilities during trials, including multiple target detection and tracking by day and night, providing target acquisition to the munition, engagement of aerial targets, etc. The VSHORADS programme is seen as a crucial element of the tactical air defence upgrade effort by the Indian Army.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
13-March, 2015 13:36 IST


Artillery Guns

The Government has accorded approval for acquiring new artillery guns through five procurement cases that also involve indigenous production including at Ordnance Factories. The guns are available on successful conclusion of the procurement process as per the contract signed.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Ravinder Kushawaha and Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Lok Sabha today.

 

[Hindustani78]

Indian Air Force personnel during the rehearsal for the celebration of 50th year of the 1965 campaign at the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Tuesday.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
14-March, 2015 18:57 IST
Veer Senani Rally at Jhajjar on 14 Mar 15

A Veer Senani Rally was organised at Jhajjhar on 14 Mar 15 at New Police Lines, Jhajjhar. The rally attracted more than 17000 Veterans from nine districts of Haryana i.e Rothak, Jhajjar, Jind, Bhiwani, Hisar, Rewari, Fetehabad, Sirsa and Mahendergarh.


Gen Dalbir Singh, Chief of Army Staff, Mr Depinder Singh, Chief Secretary Haryana and many other dignitaries were present on the occasion to interact with the Ex Servicemen. The Rally was aimed to achieve the motto of providing “SAMMAN, SEHAT, SAHULIYAT AUR SAHAYATA” to Veterans and Veer Naris. A dedicated effort of one year had preceded the Rally wherein army personnel visited each and every village and house within the nine districts to re-establish contact with retired army persons (Veterans) and Veer Naris.


A number of stalls were established to cater for various aspects of Ex Servicemen viz ECHS, CSD, Resettlement, Sainik Boards, Helpline, Record offices, etc. A fully equipped Medical Camp was also organized as part of the rally from 12-14 Mar 2015.The medical camp had a extensive presence of various specialists to provide advice and medicines.


While addressing the Veterans at the Rally, Gen Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff expressed army’s solidarity with its retired fraternity and assured the gathering that the government and the Army are sensitive to their needs and would take every step to ensure that the Ex-Servicemen and their families are cared for and looked after well.


The Chief of Army Staff presented 39 Modified Auto-Scooters for a total amount of Rs 26,00,000/- and six Wheel-Chairs for a total of Rs 2,27,760/- to those soldiers who had become paraplegic or amputees during various military operations. Besides, a number of Veterans, Veer Naris and widows received benefits of various grants and aids under various schemes like Resettlement, Educational Scholarships, marriage grant to daughters and financial aid for a total amount of Rs 6,00,000/- . 150 shawls were presented to war widows and Veernaris, while 400 blankets were presented to the veterans and disabled soldiers , as a mark of respect and solidarity. The Rally not only re-touched the lives of retired army personnel but also enabled provisioning of assistance to a massive population base by arranging benefits of various welfare schemes of the Government and Army at a single venue.



The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh addressing at theVeer Senani Rally, at Jhajjhar, in Haryana on March 14, 2015.

Ministry of Defence
4-March, 2015 18:59 IST

World War-I Centenary Commemoration Wreath Laying Ceremony at Teen Murti on 14 Mar 2015

A homage ceremony, marking the ongoing centenary commemoration of the sacrifice and valour of Indian Troops in various theatres of World War-I, was conducted at the historic Teen Murti Memorial.

The solemn ceremony was presided over by Lt Gen Rajan Bakshi, GOC –in-C Central Comd and attended by other General Officers representing various arms and services of the Army. Floral wreaths were laid on the occasion in the honour and memory of the matchless contribution of Indian Soldiers in the Great War.



The GOC–in-C Central Comd., Lt. Gen. Rajan Bakshi paying homage at Teen Murti on the occasion of World War-I Centenary Commemoration, in New Delhi on March 14, 2015.

 

[Hindustani78]

Army widow turns battle-ready officer - The Times of India
TNN | Mar 15, 2015, 02.47 AM IST

On Saturday, Verma, 24, was among the 185 cadets of OTA who were formally inducted as officers of the Indian Army.

CHENNAI: As an Army officer's wife, Ruchi Verma had a peaceful life till 2013 when her husband Major Vineet Verma died in action in the insurgency-hit Balipara, Assam.

The 'veer nari' title given to army widows wasn't enough for Verma: She stepped out of the comforts of her home and virtually took over her husband's duty to the nation, enrolling herself at the Officer's Training Academy, Chennai last year. On Saturday, Verma, 24, was among the 185 cadets of OTA who were formally inducted as officers of the Indian Army.

"My life has turned upside down since I joined the training academy," said Ruchi, who hopes her five-year old son Akshat Verma will join the Army someday. "I always liked being an officer's lady," she said, after the piping ceremony where she was commissioned as Lt Ruchi Verma.

"When Vineet was alive, I had a comfortable life. Servants always carried my bags. I travelled by car for even a distance of 100m. And then, as my training started, I had to run, carrying heavy weaponry," she said.

Ruchi had to crop her long tresses for the training. When it comes to hard, rigorous training, women are treated as equals to men here in the training academy, said the lady officer. "My legs ached and it became very difficult to run during the first six months of the training. But I wanted to face it, fight it and finish it. I feel fitter and ready for battle now," she said.

Ruchi's husband Vineet Verma, who joined the Army in 2006, became a Major in 2009. Since then he had been posted in field areas (line of control) all around the country. He laid down his life after seven years in service.

A native of Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, Ruchi met Vineet, from Allahabad, after their marriage was arranged by elders. "He was committed to the service and I want to take the good work forward," she said. Their son Akshat who is to join class 1 is looked after by Ruchi's mother.

 

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