Explained: What The Deployment Of Jaguar Fighters In Andaman And Nicobar Islands Means
In the middle of its most serious standoff with China in decades, India has deployed Jaguar fighters in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean. The Indian Air Force (IAF), it is believed, has flown at least 10 Jaguar fighters to the Car Nicobar Air Base in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This deployment of the fighters, which took place earlier this month, came in conjunction with at least three naval exercises in areas around Andaman and Nicobar Islands over the last few weeks, including two Passex or passage dril…
Auditor no to Navy’s Rs 6,000 crore deal
New Delhi: The attorney-general (A-G) has recommended cancellation of a proposed defence deal for the acquisition of eight minesweeper vessels, estimated to be worth about Rs 6,000 crore, from the South Korean Kangnam Corporation after allegations of involvement of middlemen, official sources in the ministry of defence (MoD) have confirmed. The MoD had sought the view of A-G Mukul Rohatgi in the matter. The government may now find it difficult to ignore the opinion of the A-G and the deal could soon be cancelled, much to the disma…
Indian built Scorpene class submarine to carry critical DRDO systems
India’s defence establishment will be fully responsible for a DRDO-developed critical propulsion system that will go into the last two of the six Scorpene submarines being built under technology transfer at Mazagon Dock, Mumbai, say the original makers of the submarine. The system, called air-independent propulsion (AIP), enhances the underwater endurance of conventional (diesel-electric) submarines. Without it, they are forced to surface to periscope depth to recharge their batteries — a position where they are most susceptible to detec…
Indian Army Chief Lt Gen Dalbir Singh willl Visit Bhutan
Indian Army chief, Gen Dalbir Singh, will pay a goodwill visit to Bhutan Oct 31 to Nov 2,as it was announced on Friday. The visit assumes special significance in the light of India’s special relationship with Bhutan, an official statement said. This is the first visit to Bhutan by Gen Dalbir Singh "and it underpins India’s priorities in maintaining friendly, peaceful and cordial ties with her immediate neighbours", the statement said.
Army Tramples on Faulty DRDO Study on Siachen Deployment
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise visit this Diwali to the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen, to applaud the Indian army troops deployed there again brought into national focus the difficulty of operating under such adverse climatic conditions. A study by Defence Research and Development Organisation, India’s premier defence research institute, to find solutions and shorten the acclimatization period has been junked by the Army. Keeping unforeseen events in mind, the Army wanted to reduce the pre-acclimatisation tr…
Sri Lanka, India joint military exercise commences
Special OPerations personnel of the Sri Lankan and Indian armies will be engaged in a joint military exercise from Monday A contingent of Indian Army Special Force troops together with a corresponding Sri Lankan contingent of Special Forces and Commandos, along with Navy and Air Force personnel will launch the training Exercise - Mithra Shakthi' at Uva-Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) Monday, reports the Colombo Page web site. A contingent of 168 officers and other ranks from Sri Lanka Army Special Forces and Comman…
Today some Chinese army persons entered Indian waters at Pangong Lake
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently made a two-pronged simultaneous incursion by sending its troops into Indian waters in the Pangong lake as well as five kms deep into Indian territory through the land route in the same area, according to reports. Official sources said today that according to reports received by security agencies, Chinese boats entered into the Indian waters at the Pangong lake nestled in the higher reaches of Ladakh on October 22. These incursions were simultaneously backed by Chinese troops on the road…
More than 40 killed in suicide bombing attack at wagah checkpoint near Lahore in Pakistan...
More than 40 people, including women and children, were killed in a suicide bomb attack at thew Wagah checkpoint near Lahore along the India-Pakistan border on Sunday evening. Pakistan's Punjab police chief Mushtaq Sukhera said an 18-year-old man tried to enter the security perimeter of the border area complex and blew himself up when Pakistani Rangers stopped him. Atleast two border guards died in the attack as casualties mounted with most of the injured being rushed to Lahore's Jinnah Hospital. Security officials also suspect …
India starts working on its largest AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Having two aircraft carriers already in the fleet, India has started working on second indigenous aircraft carrier, that would be the largest warship of Indian Navy. INS Vikramaditya of Russian origin in 45,000 tonnes category was recently inducted in the Navy, while INS Virat having water displacement capacity of 28,000 tonne has been in service for more than two decades. India's own aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was launched last year, which is undergoing series of vigorous sea trials at present. Rear Admiral Anil Kumar S…
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DRDO ready to deliver AEW&C to the Indian Air Force
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is ready to deliver the Brazilian Embraer aircraft-based, indigenously built Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) to the Indian Air Force as soon as it is ready to receive it. At the moment, the IAF is training its personnel who can operate the systems of the aircraft, at Bangalore-based Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS). The process should be over by February of next year. Dr K Tamilmani, the director general of aeronautical systems and Dr S Christopher, programme director (AE…
India To Push Joint Weapons Development During US Visit
NEW DELHI — India’s leader will seek joint development of high-tech weaponry when he visits the White House on Sept. 30, in a shift from the country’s “buy and supply” relationship with the US, an Indian official said. New Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also discuss greater participation of US and Indian defense companies when he visits with US President Barack Obama, said the official with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Defense analysts here say the Modi government will not give big-ticket weaponry orders to the US …
Make in India good for defence
BANGALORE: HAL chairman RK Tyagi on Monday said the newly announced "Make in India" concept hold very good for the defence sector and has potential to raise defence manufacturing in the country from present 30% to 70% in the next few years. "This could be achieved by making India hub of MRO business, by investing in Research and Technology processes and by focusing on development of skills in 70 plus trades related to the aerospace industry," he added. He was speaking at the Foundation Day Celebrations of Council …
US eyes Defence, Aerospace deals worth $3-5 billion with India
New York: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets top government officials and business leaders in the US, about half a dozen large American corporations are pitching for deals worth USD 3-5 billion in defence and aerospace sectors, while many have expressed interest to partner in projects related to smart cities and digital India. Broader contours of these potential deals are likely to be discussed in Washington where Modi would reach tomorrow evening as part of his five-day US visit ending on September 30. Sources familiar w…
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