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A Short Summary Of S-400 Air Defence System

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S-400 Air Defence System

India and Russia are a long-time friends and have a long history of deals of weapons and warheads like INS Vikramaditya, Su-30 MK jet etc. The latest in the list is an Air Defense Missile System, also known as S-400 Triumf. It was developed by Russia in 1990s and was taken into service in 2007. It is an upgraded version of S-300 surface-to-Air defense system. Russia has inducted some of its regiment in order to defend the nation form air born threats.

India is not the lone nation that has shown its interest in this missile system. China and Turkey were also seen approaching Russia for this missile system. India went far and Indian government has cleared its deal with Russia.

Now, let’s have a look over this missile system and its equipment.

Features and Pros

  • It is capable of detecting almost all kinds of air threats like aircrafts, missiles and UAVs (Unnamed Arial Vehicles).
  • It can be deployed in a time span of 5 minutes.
  • Its radar is multi-functional with autonomous detection and targeting system.
  • It can launch four new types of missiles in addition to its predecessor i.e. S-300
  • It has a long range of 400 Kms, which is 100 kms more than S-300.

Missile System

As mentioned above, it is capable of launching 4 more types of missiles with a powerful population system. 40N6 missile of this system can track its target at a distance of 400 kms and can strike against jammers. It can also launch medium range surface-to-air missiles like 9M96E and 9M96E2, which can hit a fast moving targets with highly precise aiming.

Command Control and Vehicle

The missile system is equipped with 55K6E command and control system with LCDs surveillance tasks of missile batteries. It is made to track the threats, prioritize them, monitoring and coordinating the batteries. The vehicle used by it is Tractor Truck or Transporter-Erector-Launcher vehicle. Each vehicle can carry 4 missile tubes, which can launch any of the missiles.S-400 Air Defence System

Radar System

The radar system is more powerful as compared to the other missiles system of Russia. The radar used for target tracking and fire controlling is 92N6E. While 91N6E can perform multitask like detecting cruise, ballistic and guided missiles UAVs and aircraft in a range of 600 kms and can detect 300 targets at a moment.

Current Status of Deal with India

Facing the current status of acquisition of S-400 missile system, India and Russia are very close to finalize the deal. In December last year, Indian Defense Acquisition Council (IDAC) has approved the purchase of 5 regiments of it from Russia. Local media has revealed the cost of the deal to be about $6 billion. As per the media reports, Russia is waiting for India’s reply for the supply of this missile system. Previously, a similar big deal was concluded between both the nations in 2001, which led to the induction of Su-30 MK jets in Indian Air Force.

Conclusion – India and Russia are close enough in the field of defense and weapon exchanges. Both the nation have conducted joint exercise, named Indra and have a long history of military engagements. The deal of S-400 will result into strengthening of ties between the nations and will also boost India’s defense to neutralize incoming threats. Moreover, some other deals of supply of weapons from other nations are also a good signal for India.

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Meet First Indian Air Force Women Officers To Join Sarang Helicopter-Formation Team

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For the first time, two women are part of the Sarang team of the Indian Air Force, a show-stopping helicopter-formation team that is performing at the Aero India show under way here.

Squadron Leader Deepika Misra and Flight Lieutenant Sandeep Singh, an engineering officer, hope that one day, there will be an all-woman quartet in the squad, whose name means peacock.

When she graduated from the Air Force Academy in December 2006, Sqn. Ldr. Misra started imagining herself in an aerobatics team such as the Surya Kiran or Sarang. Back then, it seemed a dream, but she never gave up.

She was soon commissioned in the helicopter stream and was posted to a Chetak-Cheetah unit. Women short-service commission pilots were permitted to fly such single-engine helicopters.

In a major policy shift in 2010, the IAF allowed women pilots to fly twin-engine medium to heavy-lift helicopters. When the IAF sought women pilots to volunteer for the Sarang team, she jumped at the chance and was among the first to be inducted into the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter squad. She joined its formation unit last July as its first woman IAF pilot.

Soon, Flt. Lt. Sandeep Singh will join her as engineering officer of the unit. She and six other officers should keep the metal birds in good condition at all times (a few other women have joined the Mi-8 and Mi-17 class of helicopters.)

Sqn. Ldr. Misra is training for formation flying and has almost completed here operational conversion into a Sarang. As safety officer, she must monitor the formation display and debrief the team members after the sortie. “It is a great learning process,” she says.

Her husband, Sqn. Ldr. Sourabh Kakkar, is an aeronautical engineer already posted to the Sarang unit, making them a rare couple.

source: thehindu

Another Recruitment Scam Brewing At NDA?

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Another Recruitment Scam Brewing At NDA

As reported by the Skaaltimes on 17th April 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Pune unit, carried out a raid at the education branch in the National Defence Academy (NDA) and seized documents pertaining to the recruitment of associate professors and professors at the academy, sources said.

The agency swooped down in the first week of March and seized as many as 40 files from the department. Confirming the development, NDA authorities said that the CBI has seized documents from the education branch.

A senior official, on condition of anonymity, told Sakal Times, “The NDA cooperated with the agency fully and allowed them to conduct a search at the department. They have seized some files and also sealed a cupboard, which they took the next day.”

A team of three officers had come to the academy and carried out a search in the department. The operation lasted for a few hours, sources from the academy said.

CBI sources said that they have scrutinised the seized files and documents and their investigations are still on in this regard.

However, NDA sources claimed that some of the professors including experienced professors have submitted bogus documents such as fake experience certificates, academic performance indicators, etc.

“Ideally, the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) or Ministry of Defence (MoD) should verify authenticity of all submitted documents, which did not happen. As a result, the professors and associate professors have taken advantage and availed government benefits,” the official claimed.

Is another recruitment scam brewing at NDA?
At present, eight professors including the principal, 16 associate professors and 89 lecturers work at the academy.

The academy’s image was earlier maligned when the CBI unearthed a scam in the recruitment of Class C employees. It had then arrested Col Kulbir Singh, who was staff officer to then Commandant Lt Gen Jatinder Singh and then Physical Training Officer (PTO) Col AK Singh in June 2012. Besides that, civilian staff of the academy and five others who acted as agents were also arrested by the agency. Consequently, the then commandant was transferred in a month’s time after the CBI wrote to the MoD.

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An Overview Of Paramilitary Forces Of India

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Paramilitary Forces Of India

With the hike in number of aspirants chasing their aim to join the Armed Forces, it is seen many times that the craze of joining paramilitary forces is also showing successive hike. Being a part of paramilitary forces and serving on national borders, is a lifetime achievement for any person on Indian Territory. India’s security and safety are provided in some of the toughest and responsible hands that always stood first to face the incoming bullet across the border. Paramilitary forces also contribute in maintaining peace in Indian Territory. It is not always that pays and perks that lure the soul, rather some have the craze to dare the fear and bring out the victory from the most unfavorable circumstances. That’s what makes a perfect soldier.

Heading to the main points, discussing the function of paramilitary forces, these forces are meant to assist the Armed Forces of India. These forces constitute the soldiers of Indian army and navy.

Talking about the paramilitary forces, firstly let’s check out the streams of paramilitary forces. The main streams among them were:

  • Assam Rifles
  • Special Frontier Force
  • Indian Coast Guard
  • CRPF
  • BSF
  • ITBP
  • CISF
  • SSB

In 2011, these were regrouped and CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB were taken under CAPF category to avoid confusion in specificity. CAPF conducts separate recruitment of officers and soldiers.

So the left were called paramilitary forces. Discussing the creamy part of the three paramilitary forces i.e. Assam rifles, SFF and Indian coast guard are briefed below.

Assam Rifles – Established under British government in 1835, it got its name (Assam Rifles) in 1917. It is always seen as one of the most responsible branch as it had served out of India in World War I and II. Now, it comes under ministry of home affairs and is seen perfect in handling counter insurgency operation, border security operations etc.Paramilitary Forces Of India

Special Frontier Force – Created in 1962, it was taken under the intelligence bureau and later under R&AW. The force was formed after government felt the lack of such force during Indo-China war and later, it gave remarkable contribution in Indo-Pak war in 1971. The soldiers of this force are given expert training to fight in Air, mountain, amphibious and jungle warfare.

Indian Coast Guard – Formally established in 1978, it is the force that is responsible for maintaining maritime law and protects maritime issues of India. It comes under the ministry of defense. It works in a close cooperation of Indian navy, department of revenue, department of fisheries, state and central police forces.

 

Conclusion – As you all know that Indian Territory is known for the diverse terrains, ranging from mountainous, desert, mangroves, coastal etc., Indian Armed forces have to train their soldiers to pour into any kind of environment and climatic conditions. Just after getting the orders, every soldier leaves with the strike of boots on the floor and reports after the competition of the tasks, without any delays and excuses. Paramilitary forces give the opportunity to its soldiers to give to their nation, something beyond service. So, all aspirants who want to join paramilitary forces should work hard and get into the armed forces to be a part of this clan.

 

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6 Ways To Make An Unforgettable First Impression In Personal Interview

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ssb interview

Personal Interview in SSB is one of the most important parts of SSB, which is a way to match your qualities with what you say. Now, there are some points which the IO observes keenly and brings out a personality trait of the candidate from those things. Your actions and way of facing interview matter a lot in SSB.

Moving to the points, following ways should be followed by the candidate in their personal interview to perform well.

  1. Gentle And Humble Entry – The first sight of yours, matters a lot. And the way you enter in the room is the first thing that IO notes and judges your personality from it. Sometimes actions speak louder than words.
  2. Eye Contact to Define Your Confidence– Your eye contact with the person in front of you, is the best way to show your rock strong confidence. Don’t misinterpret it with starring the IO with an angry sigh. Just keep your eyes in contact with IO.
  3. Talk To The Point – The Armed Forces want a person who directs his men in a crystal clear way and speaks out what is necessary. He should not starve the talks and nor should he bulge out unnecessary information. Just follow the stream of the question asked and answer it in a humble way.
  4. Gentle Smile Works A Lot – Smile shows your way of handling the situation in a calm mood. Don’t get unbalanced from the type of questions asked by the IO or any kind of strict behave. Your smile will leave a non-deletable impression over him and shows your way of handling arid situations. The point here to remember is that the candidate must smile in between the conversation and avoid laughing. Don’t be over friendly with IO.
  5. Dress up in a Good Way – Be a gentleman and try to dress up in a comfortable way. Don’t be over stylish or unorderly dressed. Dress up in a disciplined and simple manner. Formals are always preferred in an interview. For getting more on this, visit Best Combination of Dress for SSB Interview.
  6. Be Calm And Have Patience – Don’t start replying before IO completes his questions. Your patience and eagerness to listen first is the thing that IO observes when he starts a conversation. Don’t start exploding your predefined thoughts or scripts after hearing the initial words from IO. Wait for what IO says, commemorate the question and answer favorably.

Conclusion – First impression left over IO plays a crucial role in your interview performance. Some other factors that work as the stump of your performance in Personal interviews are communication skills, self-knowledge, and control over gestures etc. Well, nobody is born officer, but practice does make you suitable for this job. Practice for the interview and go through it again and again. The more you practice, the more you achieve.

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16 IMA Gentlemen Cadets Demoted For Ragging Juniors

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IMA Gentlemen Cadets Demoted

16 IMA Gentlemen Cadets Demoted. The Indian Military Academy has taken one of its strictest disciplinary actions against 16 under-training gentlemen cadets of the spring 2016 batch.

The cadets beat up their juniors and took objectionable pictures, for which they have been ordered to repeat the six-month course.

A senior official of the academy confirmed that the cadets had been “relegated to the next junior course” as they were found “violating the academy’s standing orders and breaking discipline”.

In military terminology, relegation means demotion, and the cadets would now pass out of the academy in December this year instead of June.

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The atmosphere at the Indian Military Academy has been tense since last week after 16 gentlemen cadets of the spring 2016 batch were informed that they had been demoted for improper conduct with their juniors.

It was one of the rare instances when so many cadets have been given such a strict punishment. An academy official told TOI that the punishment was aimed at sending out a strong message to all cadets. “There is zero tolerance for any indiscipline in the IMA,” he asserted.

A senior cadet, on condition of anonymity, claimed that the punishment was “unjustified”. “Every year, juniors study under the mentorship of the seniors in the initial months. This is as per the academy’s traditions, and the mentors are allowed to give punishments to their juniors,” he alleged.

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National Defence Academy To Install CCTV Cameras To Stop Ragging

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NDA Pune CCTV Camera

Recently we came across a video of National Defence Academy where some juniors were getting ragged by the seniors. If you have not seen the vidoe, you can check it below, to tackle such situations, NDA has decided to install CCTV cameras in every NDA squadron. A full report on this issue was published by Skaaltimes as given below.

NDA Ragging Video

In order to avoid any kind of untoward incident at the National Defence Academy (NDA), the academy’s authorities have decided to install CCTV cameras at each squadron.

A proposal in this regard has already been put forth and after completing the necessary procedure the cameras will be installed at the squadrons, NDA sources informed.

On reporting to the academy a cadet is allotted to one of the 18 squadrons which then becomes his home away from home for the next three years. Each squadron has approximately 100 to 120 cadets drawn from senior as well as junior courses under training at the academy.

A senior NDA official told Sakal Times, “The security of the squadron is paramount for us. Apart from that, we need to keep a tab on any untoward incidents at each squadron so that we can ensure an healthy atmosphere. As a result, the academy has decided to install cameras.”

Sources from the NDA are of the opinion that there have been instances like ragging, robberies among others at the squadrons in the past.

“This move is really welcome but ideally it should have happened earlier so that untoward incidents, which have occurred in the past, would have been avoided.” the sources added.

Each squadron, comprising a healthy and eclectic mixture of cadets from diverse backgrounds and varying abilities, is a veritable melting pot where the bods of camaraderie are forged.

Upon being specifically asked how many cameras would be installed, the officer said, “The tender procedure in this regard has already been floated. Once this procedure is completed, then the experts would decide how many cameras would be installed at each squadron.”

The academy is a premier joint training institution and centre of excellence for grooming junior leaders for the Indian Armed Forces and the Armed Forces of friendly foreign nations.

The training entails equipping cadets with mental, moral and physical attributes required to cope with the challenges of the battlefield of the future with the aim of leading troops to victory in conventional, non-conventional and asymmetrical conflicts.

source: sakaaltimes.com

35 NDA Cadets Hospitalised After Cross-Country

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35 NDA Cadets Hospitalised After Cross-Country

As many as 35 cadets of the National Defence Academy (NDA) were admitted to the Military Hospital in Khadakwasla after participating in the inter squadron cross-country conducted on February 20.

Most of the cadets had suffered from dehydration and muscular spasms after completing the distance of 12.5 km. Out of the 35 cadets, eight were kept under observation for a few hours at the hospital, of which two cadets are still recuperating from fractures at the hospital, NDA sources said.

Confirming the development, NDA officials said that except two cadets, all other cadets were discharged on that day itself. “The nature of the injuries was not serious and hence, they were discharged. Two cadets are still to recover as they suffered fractures,” said an official from NDA.

National Defence Academy To Install CCTV Cameras To Stop Ragging

According to officials, this trend of a growing number of cadets seeking medical assistance after the cross-country has been observed over the last few years. A total of 1,432 cadets of 18 squadrons had participated in the competition.

Poor physical fitness of the cadets has become a matter of concern for the academy since the last few years. The previous Commandant of NDA, Air Marshal RKS Bhaduria, had openly expressed his discontent over the fitness of cadets.

He had said, “Due to the present lifestyle, the cadets are not paying much heed to their physical fitness. As a result, the academy’s instructors have to take extra efforts to mould them to bring them on par with the requirements of the academy.”

Col (Retd) Vinay Dalvi, who has done extensive research on NDA and also penned ‘Victory India’, a book on the selection and training system of the Indian armed forces, added, “During the Services Selection Board (SSB), the physical fitness of aspirants should also be checked so that he does not face any issue after joining the academy. Sadly, this criteria has been ignored for years.”

To tackle this issue, the academy has decreed that cadets optimise their fitness level before joining, for which it has laid down a specific fitness regime.

National Defence Academy To Install CCTV Cameras To Stop Ragging

source: sakaaltimes

Our Armed Forces Chiefs May Earn More Than US Generals

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For the first time, the Indian Army chief and his counterparts in the IAF and the Navy will draw more salary than the top general and equivalent in the US based on purchasing power parity (PPP) terms when the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission are implemented.

A comparison drawn by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), a defence ministry think tank, on the pay packets of Army chiefs and equivalent in the US, the UK and India said a general and equivalent in the US was paid $181,500 per annum (in PPP terms). The salary in the UK for similar ranks was $269,868. In India, the three services chiefs, who enjoy pay equivalent to the Cabinet secretary, received $140,520.

If the recommendations of the 7th pay panel are implemented, the Indian Army chief’s annual salary will jump to $189,482 (in PPP terms), almost $8,000 more than what a general and equivalent ranks draw in the US. The huge salary hikes will apply equally to civilian officers too.

India’s annual per capita income is $5,833 (in PPP terms) while it is $54,630 in the US and $39,137 in the UK.

The purchasing power parity conversion factor, used worldwide to compare income levels in different countries, is “the number of units of a country’s currency required to buy the same amounts of goods and services in the domestic market as a dollar would buy in the US”.

The pay panel observed, in light of protests by the three Service chiefs asking for more money and perks, that “defence service officers and JCO/ORs in India, based on 6th CPC pay scales, are placed quite well in terms of pay, even in relation to defence personnel in countries like US and UK, where the GDP per capita in PPP terms for the country as a whole is significantly higher than that of India”.
These conclusions are, however, equally applicable to civilian employees of the government who are similarly placed. The pay panel’s analysis did not take into account the augmentation of pay being recommended by the 7th CPC.

The IDSA, an autonomous institution funded by the government, was in 2015 commissioned by the Pay Commission to study how well the military and the generals were paid.
source: TOI

Officers Of The Indian Army Getting Fake Messages

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Indian Army Mobile

In a suspected case of cyber security threat, several officers of the Indian Army have received fake messages through phone messaging applications informing them that the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Officers), PCDA(O), has developed an app and the officers could access their accounts through the link in the messages.

The PCDA(O) has now issued an advisory to the officers not to open these links and clarified that no such app has been developed by the office.

The office of PCDA(O), which is located in Pune, caters to over 46,000 serving Army officers, right from the Chief of Army Staff to officers of the rank of a lieutenant, which is the first rank for the commissioned officers. According to its own website, the office looks after the pre-audit and payment of pay and allowances and all claims of officers of Indian Army.

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Source: indianexpress.com

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