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Meet Lt Raman, Journey from a Navy Sailor to an Army Officer

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Every time we hear such stories, it boosts our confidence and gives us a hope that everything is possible we have the courage to face the difficulties and patience for working towards our goals. This is the story of Lt. Raman, an Indian navy sailor who worked hard despite odds and became an officer in the Indian army recently. The story of Lt. Raman will surely motivate young defence aspirants to achieve their goals.

 He was born in a Below Poverty line family. His father was a construction worker with a very low income. He completed his schooling at a local school with limited facilities. He cleared Engineering Entrance exam with a good rank and got a seat in a Govt College but Due to lack of funds, he had to quit his B.tech after the first year. Then to support his family he joined Indian Navy as a sailor in 2011. Meanwhile, he completed his graduation from Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2015. He then applied for various notifications to become an officer. However, he failed 9 times. But he kept on trying and finally after a long struggle of three years he cleared his SSB Interview in 2016 in 10th attempt. He joined OTA in April 2017 and got commissioned into the elite Indian Army as a Lieutenant.

 

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Join Indian Army As A Doctor – Army Medical Corps 2022 Notification

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Armed Forces Medical Services Recruitment AFMC Notification 2022 will be published soon.

Indian Army Navy Airforce Doctor Notification 2019. Join the Armed Forces Medical Services as short service commissioned officer. Applications are invited from Indian citizens both male and female, who have passed their final MBBS examination in the first or second attempt and completed the internship, for grant of Short Service Commission in the Armed Forces Medical Services. Applicants who have taken more than two chances in final MBBS (Part I & II) Examination are ineligible and hence need not apply for the same. Applications are invited from Indian citizens both male and female, who have passed their final MBBS (Part-I & II) examination in not more than two attempts and a completed internship on or before 31 May 2019.

QUALIFICATION: The applicant must possess medical qualification included in First/Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule of IMC Act 1956. The applicant must have permanent registration from any State Medical Council/MCI. Postgraduate degree/diploma holders recognized by the State Medical Council/MCI/NBE can also apply.

VACANCY: 150 Approx (135 for male + 15 for female)

Note: Only those candidates who have completed/completing their internship on or before 31 May 2019.

AGE LIMIT: The candidate must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 Dec 2019.

PLACE OF INTERVIEW: DELHI

HOW TO APPLY ONLINE: Application will be accepted online only. To do so the candidate needs to click on the “NEW REGISTRATION” button and follow the steps on the website.

FEE: Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) Payable online only.

CALL LETTER FOR INTERVIEW: Call letters for interview shall be made available online only after the successful submission of online application.

DETAILED NOTIFICATION: Available on the website www.amcsscentry.gov.in from 27 Apr 2019 onwards.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: – THE REGISTRATION NUMBER AND ONLINE PAYMENT TRANSACTION NUMBER ARE REQUIRED TO BE SAVED FOR QUOTING IN FUTURE ENQUIRIES / CORRESPONDENCE. CANDIDATES SHOULD CHECK THE WEBSITE AND THEIR REGISTERED EMAIL REGULARLY FOR UPDATES REGARDING INTERVIEW DATES AND OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS. PLEASE CARRY THE ORIGINAL AND FOUR ATTESTED PHOTOCOPIES OF ALL THE DOCUMENTS AS MENTIONED IN THE WEBSITE AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW FOR VERIFICATION. ANY VARIATION IN THE DETAILS PROVIDED AND DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL LEAD TO REJECTION OF THE CANDIDATURE.

REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATION (www.amcsscentry.gov.in) WILL BE OPENED ON 27 APR 2019 AND WILL BE CLOSED ON 26 MAY 2019

SSC Tech 51 and SSCW Tech 22 SSB Interview Dates

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SSC TECH 51 AND SSCW TECH 22 SSB INTERVIEW DATES

Indian army has published the SSC Tech 51 and SSCW Tech 22 cut off marks and candidates who are shortlisted for the SSB interview can check their SSB interview centre and choose a date for the SSB interview by login into join Indian army website. Candidates can also check their name on the official website to check if they are shortlisted or not, in case you are meeting the SSC Tech 51 and SSCW Tech 22 cut off marks and your name is not reflecting in the list of shortlisted candidates, you are suggested to contact the Indian army via the official website. 

SSC Tech 51 and SSCW Tech 22 SSB Dates

  • Login to join indian army website with the same login you created while applying the SSC tech
  • Click on Select SSB interview date
  • Click on the respective entry, SSC tech 51, 22 in this case.
  • Choose an SSB interview date.
  • In case the batch is full, look for a different date.
  • Once the date is selected, it will reflect in the list in front of your name.

SSC Tech 22 SSB dates

SSC Tech 51 SSB dates

 

 

SSC Tech 51 and SSCW Tech 22 Cut Off Marks

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SSC TECH 51 AND SSCW TECH 22 CUT OFF MARKS

Indian army’s official website has published the cut off marks for SSC tech 51 men and SSC tech 22 women course. Based on the cut off marks, candidates are shortlisted for the SSB interview for the SSC tech 51 and SSC tech 22 courses which are going to commence in Oct 2018 at OTA Chennai. Candidates who have applied for the Indian army SSC tech entry can check the SSC Tech 51 and SSCW Tech 22 Cut Off Marks and find their name in the list of shortlisted candidates. Candidates are advised to select their SSB interview dates for SSC tech 51 and 22 by visiting join Indian army website. 

Below you can find the official cut off marks based on which candidates are shortlisted for the SSB Interview.

SSC Tech 51 Cut Off Marks

  • Least cut off marks 50%
  • Highest cut off marks 68% Mechanical Engineering.

ssc tech 51 cut off marks

SSCW Tech 22 Cut Off Marks

  • Least cut off marks 73%
  • Highest cut off marks 85% 

ssc tech 22 cut off marks

Note:

  • If you are shortlisted then you are required to select the SSB interview date on join indian army website.
  • Candidates studying in final year of engineering must complete all the formalities including written, practicals, projects, backlogs, viva voce, etc, for the award of qualifying BE/B.Tech degree before 01 OCT 2018 failing which their candidature is liable to be canceled.

 

India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub In DefExpo 2018

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DefExpo India has become one of the largest events of its kind in the world for the last 10 years. For the first time, DefExpo is being held in Tiruvidanthal, Kancheepuram near Chennai from 11 to 14 April 2018.

Shortly after the announcement of the dates of DefExpo 2018, there is an overwhelming response for participation from both foreign countries and domestic defence industries. 42 countries have already confirmed their participation and the number is expected to grow in the coming days.

The countries who have confirmed participation include major defence manufacturing nations like USA, UK, Russia, France, Israel, Korea, Sweden, among others. Several of the delegations participating in the DefExpoare expected to be at the ministerial level. Several top Service Officers (Army/ Navy/ Air Force) are also participating in the DefExpo 2018.

The main theme of this DefExpo 2018 is to showcase India as a major hub of defence production in the world. This has generated tremendous enthusiasm amongst the domestic industries to showcase their indigenously manufactured platforms and components. Nearly ten companies are booking space for DefExpo every day. DefExpo 2018 is expected to be held in nearly two lakh square metre of space.

India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub

DefExpo 2018 will, for the first time, project India’s Defence manufacturing capabilities to the world. This is reflected in the tagline for the Expo, which is ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’. DefExpo 2018 will brand India as a defence exporter of several defence systems and components for all three Services – Army, Navy and Air Force. While showcasing strengths of India’s substantial public sector, it will also uncover India’s growing private industry and spreading MSME base for components and sub-systems.

Boost to Indigenous Development:

DefExpo 2018 will brandish Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s various flying platforms including domestically designed and manufactured fourth-generation Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) – Tejas; Advanced Light Helicopter – Dhruv which have both civil as well as combat variants; Light Combat Helicopter for which IOC was received recently; Dornier civilian aircraft for which DGCA clearance was received and which is likely to be inducted for regional connectivity purposes. Apart from HAL’s platforms, the Expo will also promote domestic private industry and aero-components industry.

Expo of Naval Technology:

As the DefExpo is being held on sea-shore, along the East Coast road en route Chennai to Mahabalipuram, it provides Indian Navy to brandish its domestic design and manufacturing capabilities. India will proudly present its Naval designing capabilities in shipbuilding. India is one of the few countries of the world with capabilities to design a naval vessel from scratch to finish. India will also physically showcase, along with the shoreline several frigates, corvettes and other ships.

The exhibition will also unveil India’s capabilities in manufacturing Scorpene class submarine. Naval shipyards in public sector including Mazagon Docks, GRSE, Goa Shipyards, Hindustan Shipyard and private shipyards will bring to view their capabilities in manufacturing and servicing ships. Kattupalli shipyard of L&T is only 40 km from Chennai and visitors to DefExpo can easily visit the same. It is relevant to mention that Indian shipbuilding is marked by growing indigenisation levels and ‘float’ of ships built in India have nearly 90% indigenous components. There is growing demand for Indian built vessels from many countries in South Asia, ASEAN and Africa and DefExpo will be a perfect stage to unfold the might of India’s shipbuilding capabilities.

Showcase of Army’s Prowess:

As regards land systems, India will unveil its 155mm Advanced Towed Artillery Gun (ATAG) in DefExpo. This is the first time that India has its own ATAG which has been designed and developed by DRDO in partnership with Kalyani Group, Tata Power and OFBs. India also proposes to showcase its tank making capabilities, including MBT Arjun, T90 and T-72, Bridge Laying Tanks (BLTs) with a span of over 70 feet among others. India will also be showcasing 155mm artillery gun ‘Dhanush’. DefExpo will also provide an opportunity to showcase India’s plans for putting India on the global map of small arms manufacturing with its decision to manufacture about 7.5 lakh Assault Rifles, 3.5 lakh Carbines and about 40,000 LMGs.

India will also showcase its Missile and Rocket manufacturing capabilities, including BrahMos missiles available for all kind of attacks including surface-to-air, air-to-air and sea-to-air. Further Akash Missile system will be a major attraction at DefExpo. Pinaka rockets will also be highlighted during the show.

Given the focus on highlighting India as an emerging defence production hub, DefExpo 2018 has earmarked at least half the space for domestic exhibitors. This will make DefExpo 2018 the biggest ever opportunity to show their capabilities and integrate with the global supply chain of defence manufacturing. Emphasis is being given to inviting delegations from countries which have shown a keen interest in India’s weapon systems and platforms so that DefExpo 2018 provides a boost to overall defence manufacturing capabilities in the country and to its export potential.

How to register your business:

For those companies planning to participate in DefExpo 2018, the website (http://www.defexpoindia.in/) provides all necessary information in a comprehensive manner. It has complete registration details whether one is an international business visitor, company, MSME or a general visitor. DefExpo is open for business visitors from April 11-14, 2018 and for the general public on April 14th. The deadline to register is 15 March 2018.

50% concessional rates have been offered to MSMEs, thereby making it extremely easy for them to participate in the Expo.

DefExpo and Government of Tamil Nadu Tourism Department have tied up with hotels in and around Chennai for the benefit of outstation visitors during the DefExpo. Special rates have been negotiated with these hotels so that the visitors, especially foreign delegates do not face difficulty.

All Facts and Figures are Sourced from Government of India’s Press Release. For more information, refer the DefExpo website.

What Was The Two Month Long War Game Indian Navy Concluded?

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The Indian Navy concluded a gruelling two-month long War Game on 28 February 2018. The extensive War Games saw the participation of all the operational ships, submarines and aircraft of the Navy along with men and equipment of the Army, all types of aircraft of the Air Force and ships and aircraft of the Coast Guard.

Why was it conducted?

The War Games conducted on both the Seaboards of India extending from the Northern Arabian sea off the coast of Gujarat to the Southern Indian Ocean off the Sunda Straits near Indonesia.

The War Games were the first of the kind to be conducted on both seaboards indicative of the Navy’s threat perceptions of a two-front war. The War Game on the Eastern seaboard was codenamed ENCORE (Eastern Naval Command Operational Readiness Exercise) and on the Western seaboard, the codename was Exercise Paschim Lehar.

The Chief of Naval Staff in Feb 2017 had ordered a comprehensive review of the way the Navy exercised at sea. This review included both, peacetime operations as well as the training and preparations for war. The internal review undertaken by the Navy resulted in the ‘Mission-based Deployment’ concept which has been put into action since Jul 2017. Mission-ready ships are now forward deployed in critical areas of the IOR with the inherent capability to respond to emerging threats and benign situations. The Navy has already reaped rich dividends from this concept and large excerpts of this were also spoken about by Prime Minister Modi in his Mann ki Baat interactions.

In preparation for conflict, the Navy revamped its Operational Exercise plans to make them more contemporary and realistic. In a two-year cycle promulgated by Naval Headquarters, the Indian Navy has literally ‘cut the flab’ in the various exercises undertaken at sea. Greater focus has been accorded to conflict readiness across the spectrum as well as realistic scenarios likely to be faced at sea. The questions, ‘How does this affect the Nation’s security?’ and ‘How does it keep the common citizen safe?’ has been applied to all existing exercises and War games. The focus has been on realistic scenarios likely to manifest in the future including terrorist attacks from the sea on critical infrastructure and populated areas, Defence of the offshore oil resources of the country and protection of the large seaborne trade of India.

Tri-Service Response to Threats:

The Navy, with the realisation that future conflicts and contingencies are likely to invariably be Tri-service in their responses, ensured the participation of the other services with critical capabilities and specialised equipment to ensure a National response to situations.

The War Games saw the Operational Commanders of the Navy and other services being put through crisis situations from benign Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief to full-fledged conflict situations. The War Games will now be followed by extensive debriefings to identify key takeaways and formulate measures to further strengthen contingency plans.

Conclusion:

While the nation went about their daily lives as if everything was normal, the dedicated Officers and men of the Armed Forces were exercising against threats from the sea that impinge upon the lives of the common citizen as well as their safe and peaceful future.

China To Build Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier – A Threat For India?

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China AC

China’s plan of transforming its navy into a blue-water force by 2025 gets a boost with the development of its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

China is planning a larger, conventionally powered aircraft carrier that makes use of electromagnetic catapults to launch aircraft. It previously announced that there had been a breakthrough that will allow the ship to generate enough power to operate the catapults. Chinese Navy currently has aircraft carriers that can only launch using ski-jumps. This restricts their ability to operate aircraft such as turboprop-powered airborne early warning aircraft.

News Taken Down:

China’s state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) announced this in a news release. The original news release has now been deleted from the CSIC’s website and is replaced by one with vague references. The announcement by CSIC seems to be subsequently edited on the company’s website to remove the mention of nuclear-powered vessels, but it remains widely available on the Chinese internet. CSIC is China’s largest Naval Vessel manufacturer.

CSIC built China’s first home-built aircraft carrier, which was launched in April last year and is expected to enter service in 2020, once it has been fitted out and armed.

This is the first time a state-owned Chinese defence firm has openly identified nuclear-powered aircraft carriers on its agenda.

A “World Class Fighting Force”:

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged in October last year to turn China’s military into a world-class fighting force by 2050 and has made new technology development a key policy plank, investing in stealth fighters, aircraft carriers and missiles.

Chinese state media has quoted experts as saying that the country needs at least six carriers, an endeavour expected to take decades. The United States operates 10 and plans to build two more.

Current Aircraft Carriers With China:

China commissioned its first-ever aircraft carrier, Liaoning, a refurbished Soviet ship it bought from Ukraine, in 2012. Its second carrier is the first domestically built carrier, known as Type 001A. It was launched in April last year. A third aircraft carrier, Type 002, is said to be under construction at the Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard Group, although it has yet to be officially confirmed by authorities.

Increased Presence in Foreign Waters:

China’s navy has been taking an increasingly prominent role over the last year, with its first aircraft carrier sailing around self-ruled Taiwan and new Chinese warships popping up in far-flung places.

Due to the long endurance of nuclear-powered ships, China will be able to successfully carry out operations in far-off waters such as the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean.

It is to be noted that the US military is periodically sending warships and air force jets to assert freedom of flights and navigation over the strategic South China Sea as China claims most of it. Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have counterclaims over the area. China also has a maritime territorial dispute with Japan in the East China Sea.

 What does it mean for India:

There has been growing rivalry between Beijing and New Delhi in the Indian Ocean lately. However, considering the current growth rate, China is not likely to overtake India in naval strength in the region in the next two-three decades, despite increasing presence of the Chinese navy and planned new Chinese naval bases around SCS and IOR.

Also, with growing Pak-China ties, Pakistan’s ports on the Indian Ocean are widely expected to host a new Chinese military base in the near future.

India, however, secured access to naval facilities in Oman and Seychelles, along with having an upper hand in the Indian Ocean Region thanks to its geographical proximity.

China, on the other hand, has a very adverse land-to-coastline ratio. Its coast in the east is very far from the source of natural resources. Because of this, it needs to come to the Indian Ocean desperately as its economic power continues to grow.

“India is stronger in the Indian Ocean because China has to go through choke points in Southeast Asia. Their logistic line is very stretched. Although they have an aircraft carrier, it would take them a long time, probably decades, to incorporate that into an aircraft carrier battle group, which would allow them to achieve sea-control in the Indian Ocean. In this sense, it would take two-three decades. India still has a great advantage over the Chinese Navy in the Indian Ocean” – an Indian Naval Captain told Sputnik, an international media.

Meet Lt. Preeti Choudhary, Who Won Sword Of Honour In OTA POP March 2018

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Officers’ Training Academy Chennai passing out parade 10 March 2018 held at St Thomas Mount, Chennai. This passing out parade was very special in the history of OTA Chennai as for the first time two lady cadets won top honors which includes the coveted Sword of Honor and academy silver medal. Academy Cadet Adjutant Preeti Choudhary received the Sword of Honour from the reviewing Officer Lieutenant General Dewan Rabindranath Soni, PVSM, VSM, ADC, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Command, on the other hand, Senior Under Officer Vreeti earned the Silver Medal. These two young lady officers are the motivation for defence aspirants and future warriors of the country, both the ladies hail from Haryana which has produced brave officers for the armed forces.

A total of 255 Officer Cadets to include 196 Gentlemen Cadets, 37 Lady Cadets were commissioned as Officers of the Indian Army following the completion of vigorous training at the Academy. Further, 02 Gentleman Cadets and 03 Lady Cadets from Bhutan, 09 Gentleman Cadets from Afghanistan and 08 Gentleman Cadets form Tajikistan also were commissioned into their respective Armies.

The Sword of Honour is awarded to the First Cadet in overall order of merit. An Officer Cadet has to perform exceedingly well in Physical tests, Academic Training, Weapon Training, Leadership Qualities, Field Engineering and Drill and also win competitions like Cross Country run, Boxing, Debate etc.

ACA Preeti Choudhary
ACA Preeti Choudhary

 

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SUO Vreeti

SUO Vreeti’s father is Banking Professional and mother a Lecturer. Her sister is an Assistant Manager in Delhi Metro and her younger brother is Computer Engineer. A B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Vreeti quit a highly paid job in Japan as a Design Engineer before joining OTA as a Lady Cadet.

During the Parade, the Reviewing Officer presented various awards. The most coveted “Sword of Honour” was presented to ACA Preeti Choudhary and the “Gold Medal” was presented to AUO Vivek Suraj. The Silver Medal for standing second in Overall Order of Merit was awarded to SUO Vreeti and the Bronze Medal for standing Third in Overall Order of Merit was awarded to BUO Aman Pratap Shahi. The COAS Banner for Champion Company was awarded to Basantar Company.

 

OTA Chennai Passing Out Parade 10 March 2018

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OTA CHENNAI PASSING OUT PARADE 10 MARCH 2018

For the first time in the History of Officers Training Academy, two Lady Cadets(LC) secured top honors including the coveted ‘Sword of Honour’ at the Passing Out Parade held in Chennai.

Academy Cadet Adjutant(ACA) Preeti Choudhary received the Sword of Honour whereas Senior Under Officer(SUO) Vreeti was awarded with the silver medal.

The Sword of Honour is awarded to the First Cadet in overall order of merit. An Officer Cadet has to perform exceedingly well in physical tests, academic training, weapon training, leadership qualities, field engineering and drill.

Both these young and inspiring ladies (now Lady Officers) from Haryana beat more than 200 Gentleman Cadets to bag top honours at the prestigious Officers Training Academy.

SUO Vreeti quit a highly-paid job in Japan as a Design Engineer before joining OTA as a Lady Cadet.

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In the 55-year history of OTA, from the portals of which, 105 courses have passed out till date, it is only the third time when a Lady Cadet is winning the ‘Sword of Honour’.

September 2010 was a landmark in the history of the academy when the first Lady Cadet, AUO Divya Ajith Kumar was awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour and the President’s Gold Medal, a feat repeated only once later by AUO M Anjana in Mar 2015.

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Among other Lady Cadets who came off with flying colours are LC Shusmita Pandey, wife of martyr Major Neeraj Kumar Pandey and LC Neeta Deswal, wife of late Major Amit Deswal who was martyred while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

LC Sushmita decided to don the uniform and followed her heart with determination and confidence to successfully crack the SSB Interview. She joined OTA, Chennai, to begin her training leaving her young son behind.

OTA Chennai POP 10 March 2018 #otachennai #indianarmy ⚔️??❤️

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11 Latest Technological Advancements in Indian Defence Sector

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India is the largest arms importer in the world. It is imperative that the long-term requirement of capability be identified and understood for appropriate technology to be developed indigenously by the Indian Armed Forces. The DRDO has already been working on enhancing the technology used in the equipment in the forces. 11 such latest technological advancements in the defence sector are:

  1. Test Flight of Rustom-2 Successful:

Rustom 2 is being developed along the lines of predator drones of the US to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles for the armed forces with an endurance of 24 hours.

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Rustom 2

  1. Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological System:

The Indian Navy has inaugurated the Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological System (IAAMS) at INS Garuda and INS Parundu. IAAMS is to modernise Meteorological infrastructure of 9 Naval Air Stations (NAS) by bringing accuracy in weather monitoring mechanism in the Indian Navy.

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IAAMS

  1. The first test of LCH successful:

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has successfully flown the home-made 5.8-tonne Light Combat Helicopter with its own automatic flight control system for the first time.

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LCH

  1. Simulators for gunnery and missile firing:

Alpha Design Technologies Ltd. has signed a ₹45-crore deal with the Ministry of Defence to supply to the Army indigenous simulators for gunnery and missile firing from BMP II vehicles.

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simulator

  1. INS Karanj Launched:

The Navy’s third state-of-the-art Scorpene class submarine, INS Karanj, was launched in Mumbai. The new submarine is named after the earlier Kalvari class INS Karanj, which was decommissioned in 2003.

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INS Karanj

  1. OPV Vijaya Launched:

The second offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built by the Larsen and Toubro Shipyard near Chennai for the Indian Coast Guard was launched on Saturday.

OPV Vijaya
OPV Vijaya

  1. Procurement of Barak and PGM:

The Defence Ministry on Tuesday gave the final approvals for the procurement of 131 Barak missiles for the Navy and 240 precision-guided munitions (PGM) for the Indian Air Force (IAF), together with estimated at ₹1,714 crore.

Barak and PGM
Barak and PGM

  1. Low-Intensity Conflict Electronic Warfare System (LICEWS):

LICEWS is being procured from M/s Bharat Electronics Limited for Rs 470 crore. This system will equip Indian Army with upgraded communications infrastructure to effectively deal with advanced communications systems being used by terrorist groups.

  1. P-8I Training Solution:

The P-8I Training Solution accurately simulates P-8I aircraft and mission systems. It will help Indian Navy train and realistically rehearse for sophisticated missions involving P-8I aircraft, at a fraction of the cost of live aircraft training.

P-8I Training Solution
P-8I Training Solution

  1. BMP-2 infantry combat vehicles for Army:

BMP-2 is being procured for Indian army’s mechanised infantry and other arms and services at an estimated cost of ₹1125 crore from the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).

BMP-2
BMP-2

  1. Survey training vessel for Indian Navy:

Survey Training Vessel is being procured to augment the Navy’s growing hydrographic needs in ports, harbours and exclusive economic zones. Indian Navy has been undertaking the hydrographic survey for a number of friendly nations in the Indian Ocean and beyond.

Survey training vessel
Survey training vessel

Conclusion:

India is importing a lot of arms and technology for its forces. Since January 2018 alone, it has made 11 technology deals. This is good for the enhancement of the armed forces but will not benefit the country in the long run, unless we make our own technology.