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India’s Most Advanced Ballistic Missile, Agni IV Test Fired: 9 Points

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Within a week of the successful test firing of its most lethal Agni V missile, India successfully test fired the Agni IV nuclear-capable ballistic missile that has a range of up to 4,000 km. It can be recalled that Agni V is an intercontinental ballistic missile, which can hit northern parts of China.

About the test:
Agni IV Missile
Agni IV Missile During A Republic Day Parade
  1. Supported by a mobile launcher, the surface-to-surface Agni IV missile was flight tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Dr Abdul Kalam Island.
  2. It weighs 17 tonnes and is 20 metre-long.
  3. Radars and electro-optical systems had been positioned along the coast of Odisha for tracking and monitoring all the parameters of the missile.
  4. Two Indian naval ships were anchored near the target area to witness the final event.
  5. This is the sixth trial of the indigenous missile. The Agni-IV had undergone one failed and five successful tests over the last five years, with the last one being conducted in November 2015.
About Agni IV:
Agni IV
An Agni IV in Action
  1. Agni IV is a surface-to-surface nuke capable Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM). It is the most advanced ballistic missile in its class that India has developed so far.
  2. Agni IV is a long-range missile that is propelled by composite rocket motor technology and developed by DRDO. The missile has two stages of solid propulsion.
  3. The missile is reportedly equipped with state-of-the-art avionics V-12 fifth generation On-Board Computer.
  4. The re-entry heat shield is capable of withstanding high temperatures that may reach as high as 4000-degree centigrade and above during re-entry of the missile in earth’s atmosphere and makes sure that the avionics function normally, with inside temperature remaining less than 50-degree centigrade.
  5. The Agni-IV has the latest features to correct and guide itself for inflight disturbances. The most accurate Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) and supported by highly reliable redundant Micro Navigation System (MINGS), ensure that missile can reach the target within two-digit accuracy.
  6. Agni-I, II, III and Prithvi are already in the arsenal of armed forces, giving them reach of over 3000 km, giving India an effective deterrence capability.
  7. When it was developed, the Agni IV was a major step ahead of the Agni 3 in terms of the number of new technologies it had. The success of these technologies contributed in a big way to the success of the Agni 5, in which they were used.
  8. The missile can be fired from both rail and road mobile launchers within minutes while the quick reaction timing of the weapon system gives it more flexibility and a wide range of operational success.
  9. The missile can be fired from locations deeper in the Indian hinterland, which will be very difficult for the enemy to track and destroy the missile. It possesses a submarine launch capability. It would be virtually indestructible and unstoppable in times of war.

With its induction, India would also join the list of select countries that boast of an ICBM with a range of over 5,000 km. Currently, only US, France, China, Russia and the UK boast of such a missile system.

The Agni series of missiles gives India a formidable deterrence and strike power. India is also developing the Agni 6, that is expected to have a strike range of over 6,000 km.

7 Unsung Heroes Who Sacrificed Their Lives During Pathankot Attack

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Earlier in 2016, a group of terrorists, believed to be 4-5 in number, attacked the Pathankot Air Force base in Punjab. Today marks the first anniversary of the Pathankot attack, one of the deadliest attacks on Indian military base by terrorists. The encounter is reported to have started around 3:30 am on 2nd January 2016.

A year passed by with diplomats yet to “discuss” this issue. What we forget in the process is the supreme sacrifices made by the heroes whom we know very little about. The martyrs included a Garud Commando, 5 personnel of the Defence Security Corps (DSC) and an NSG commando.

We at SSBCrack in their honour, bring you the 7 forgotten martyrs of the Pathankot terror attack on its very first anniversary:

  1. Corporal Gursewak Singh:

Gursewak was a Garud commando of the Indian Air Force. The 25-year-old Gursewak, got married on 18th November 2015. Gursewak, whose icon was legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, had joined IAF in 2010 after completing his graduation.

He was from Ambala and was married a mere 45 days ago before the attack. His father Sucha Singh also served in the army and his brother Hardeep too is in the defence forces.

Gursewak’s village is known to have made a significant contribution to the defence forces by sending its youth to join the services. Proving this fact, Gursewak had cleared the air force examination in his first attempt. Corporal Gursewak Singh, A Garud Commando

  1. Sub Major Fateh Singh:

Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Fateh Singh was a retired Indian Army JCO from the 15th Battalion of the Dogra Regiment and sports shooter. He won gold and silver medal in the big bore individual and team events in the Commonwealth Shooting Championships in 1995 in New Delhi.

He joined the Defence Service Corps after retirement and was posted at the Pathankot air base at the time he got martyred. Capt Fateh Singh of DSC

  1. Hawaldar Kulwant Singh:

Hailing from Punjab, Kulwant was never posted to Punjab during his 30 years of service. But just two months before the attacks, he got a chance to stay with his family when he was posted in Pathankot.

49 years old, he was from Gurdaspur district of Punjab joined the army at the age of 19. In 2004, he retired from the army and in 2006, he joined Defence Security Corps.

He is survived by his mother, wife and two sons. His family said Kulwant was patriotic and would even write patriotic songs. The villagers remembered him as a happy-go-lucky, honest and sincere man. Hawaldar Kulwant Singh of DSC

  1. Subedar Jagdish Chand:

Subedar Jagdish Chand was in the mess at the Pathankot Air Base working as a cook, getting breakfast ready when the militants attacked.

Hailing from Chamba district, in Himachal Pradesh, he has been transferred from Leh to Pathankot a few months ago. He had returned to Pathankot from a leave only a day before the attack.

During the attack, he wrestled a rifle from the attacker and killed him with the terrorist’s own weapon. He was caught in a hail of enemy fire and succumbed to his injuries. He is survived by his wife, a son, and two daughters. Brave Sub Jagdish Chand, Killed One Terrorist After Snatching His Rifle

  1. Lance Naik Phoolwant Singh:

Another personnel of the Defense Security Corps, Lance Naik Phoolwant Singh was also posted to AFS Pathankot during the attack.

He was from the Gurudaspur district of Punjab. Trying to eliminate the terrorists, Phoolwant was shot with several bullets and was critically wounded.

Finally, he succumbed to his injuries on January 3, 2016. His passion, to serve the country, ended up with his body wrapped with the tri-colour. Phoolwant achieved his dream death.

  1. Havaldar Sanjeevan Singh Rana:

Havildar Sanjeevan Singh Rana was from Himachal Pradesh. At 51 years, he was the only earner of his family and survived by a wife and three children.

In 2009, he retired from Dogra Regiment and joined the Defence Service Corps. His father, Rattan Rana also served in the army.

During the attack, he suffered five bullet injuries and martyred on the first day of the attack.Havildar Sanjeevan Singh Rana

  1. Lt Col EK Niranjan:

The sole purpose of keeping this name at the last was to highlight the sacrifices of 6 other people who were not officers. You have heard this name all over the news, but how many of the other 6 names have you heard so frequently?

To say the least, Niranjan was an NSG Commando and martyred while defusing a grenade after the attack. Four jawans were also injured in the grenade blast.

At 31, he was a member of the bomb disposal squad of the NSG and is survived by his wife and two-year-old daughter. He was later recommended for a gallantry award.Lt Col E.K. Niranjan Recommended For Gallantry Award

We salute the sacrifices of the brave soldiers in the protection of the nation in the best of nations interest without in true standards of the Indian military. May their souls rest in peace!

Though not much information exists on these brave-hearts, all information is sourced from various press releases and reports. We do not guarantee the accuracy of some of the information/images.

NSG Commando Website Hacked By Pakistani Hackers

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NSG Website hacked

The National Security Guard website was hacked on Sunday by a group that identified itself as ‘Alone Injector’. The hacker group defaced the site with an abusive message, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. An image of police thrashing civilians was also uploaded on to the site’s homepage with the accompanying text calling for “Free Kashmir”. The group behind the hack could be based out of Pakistan as references were made to the country’s intelligence-gathering agency, ISI. Pro-Pakistan slogans were also raised. The website soon went offline once authorities took notice of the hack.

Interestingly, the hackers did not take down the entire site and retained most of the elements on the page. The frame with links to other pages were left unaffected as the main page was replaced with their message.screenshots nsg1

In December, hacker group legion targeted Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s and the party’s official Twitter handles. Profanity-filled messages were posted from both the handles. Days later, Twitter accounts of a few influential journalists were also targeted by the same group.  They promised to release confidential information pertaining to the Congress party in the new year.

DRDO Review in 2016: The Backbone of Indian Armed Forces

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The backbone of any armed force of a country is the research and development agency behind it. In India, the premier R&D agency for the Indian Armed Forces is the Defence Research and Developments Organisation or the DRDO which has proved its mettle in 2016 by creating world class technology and carrying out similar tests. Some of these are the following 26:

  1. Agni – V Successfully Test-Fired: Agni-V, the Long-Range Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile was successfully flight tested by DRDO on 26 December from Dr Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The full range test flight of the missile further boosted the indigenous missile capabilities and deterrence level of the country. All the Radars, tracking systems and Range Stations tracked and monitored the flight performance and all the Mission objectives were successfully met. This was the 4th test of Agni-V missile and the second one from a Canister on a Road Mobile Launcher.

    AGNI 5 Test – A Boost to The Defence
    AGNI 5 Test – A Boost to The Defence
  1. Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ‘Tejas’: Indigenously developed LCA is an advanced technology, single seat, single engine, supersonic, lightweight, all-weather, multi-role, air superiority fighter designed for air-to-air, air-to-ground and air-to-sea combat roles. During the year, ‘Tejas’ made its international debut in January 2016 with participation in the Bahrain International Air Show. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the first two Tejas aircraft to IAF at a ceremony at ASTE Bengaluru on 1 July 2016 which will make up the ‘Flying Daggers’ 45, the name of the first squadron of LCA. HAL Tejas First India Made Light Combat Aircraft
  1. Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System: The AEW&C system consists of sensors mounted on an aircraft, for locating and providing early warning of airborne and sea surface targets and hostile emissions. All the mission systems have been integrated on the first two aircraft and the developmental trials are in advanced stage of progression. The system integration on the third aircraft is in progress. The installation of the ground systems namely Mission Planning and Analysis Station (MIPAS), Operator Training Station (OTS) and Automatic Test equipment have been completed. Ground Exploitation System (GES) is being integrated with Integrated Air Command and Control Station (IACCS).

    Airborne Early Warning and Control System ( AEW&C)
    Airborne Early Warning and Control System ( AEW&C)
  1. Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV ‘Rustom-II’: Rustom-II, a multi-mission Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is being developed to carry out the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles for the three Armed Forces with an endurance of 24 hours. During the year, taxi trials commenced from 8 August. DRDO also successfully carried out the maiden flight of Rustom-II from Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), Chitradurga in November.

    All About Rustom UAV
    MALE Rustom-II
  1. Heavy Drop System (HDS): Enhancing the Army Special Forces’ capabilities to airdrop combat vehicles and heavy equipment, DRDO has developed a heavy system which can drop loads up to 16 tonnes from the IL-76 transport aircraft using parachutes. These parachutes reduce the descent rate to desired speed at touchdown. On impact with the ground, parachutes are released by automatic disengage unit (ADU) to avoid dragging and toppling of load due to high-speed winds.
  2. Controlled Aerial Delivery System (CADS): Airdrop technology is a vital capability for rapid deployment of payloads to specific rendezvous points. CADS with its Air Borne Unit (ABU) steers its flight path towardsa predetermined target by operating the control lanyards of Ram Air Parachutes (RAP). CADS for 500 kg All Up Weight (AUW) has been successfully developed by DRDO.
  3. Surface-to-Air Missile ‘Akash’: The medium range surface-to-air missile ‘Akash’ has been developed and inducted into IAF and Indian Army. During the year, Akash Army version,user exercise was carried out. The total production orders placed by Services for eight squadrons of IAF and two regiments of Indian Army for Anti-Missile System amounts to approximatelyRs. 23,900 crore. Indigenous development of the system has given impetus to the Defence industrial base in the country. DRDO has also undertaken two new projects of Akash this year.
  4. Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM): LRSAM is a joint development programme of DRDO, Indian Navy and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel. The missiles are intended to equip three guided missile destroyers of the Indian Navy. LRSAM Home-on-Tests were conducted at ITR during September  to prove three intercept scenarios with Banshee Jet 80 as target.
  5. Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM): MRSAM is being developed for the IAF for protecting our territory and ground forces from air attacks by intercepting aerial targets like fighter aircraft and guided weapons. The system is jointly developed by DRDO, IAF and IAI, Israel. During the year, three flight trials were successfully carried out in June andJuly to evaluate target detection and tracking by Long Range Detection and Tracking Radar (LBMFSTAR), missile launch and homing on target and radar tracking and ASP generation.
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    Anti-Tank Missile ‘PROSPINA’: ‘Nag’ is a third generation anti-tank missile (ATM) with ‘Fire & Forget’ and ‘Top Attack’ capabilities, which can be used in day and night. It is deployed on a specially modified Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) BMP-2 vehicle ‘NAMICA’. During the year, guided flight tests of ‘Nag’ were carried out with the objective of demonstrating range capabilities of IIR Seeker during worst time of the day in summer environment.

  7. New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM): DRDO is involved in the design and development of NGARM. AKU-58 launcher after suitable modification will be used for missile integration on Su-30 MKI aircraft. During the year, captive flight trials (CFT-1) sorties were carried out at AF Station, Pune with Su-30 MKI aircraft.
  8. Smart Anti Air Field Weapon (SAAW): SAAW is a long-range, stand-off, precision air-to-surface weapon capable of engaging ground targets for launch from Jaguar and Su-30 MKI aircraft. During the year, mechanical, electrical and avionics integration of SAAW to Jaguar CLPwere successfully completed and communication between SAAWOBC and Jaguar MC was established. On 24th December, DRDO successfully tested this indigenously designed and developed 120 Kg class smart weapon from an IAF aircraft. It is capable of engaging ground targets with high precision up to a range of 100 kms.
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    Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS): DRDO has taken up the task of design and development of 155mm X 52 calibre ATAGS having higher calibre, range, accuracy and consistency for the Artillery of Indian Army. The gun system will be compatible to ACCCS-Shakti command and control network being operational with the Indian Army.

  10. New Family of Munitions: Six types of munitions are being designed and developed by DRDO viz. Soft Target Blast Munition ‘Nipun’, Anti-Tank Point Attack Munition ‘Vibhav’, Anti-Tank Bar Munition ‘Vishal’, Directional Fragmentation Munition ‘Parth’, Anti-Tank Munition ‘Prachand’ and Jumping Fragmentation Munition ‘Ulka’ to improve the existing munitions and enhance its performance. During the year, Phase-I & Phase-II user trials of ‘Nipun’ were completed.
  11. Penetration-cum-Blast (PCB) and Thermo-baric (TB) Ammunition for 120 mm Arjun Tank: PCB ammunition has been designed to defeat LOC bunkers, light concrete structures, administrative buildings, field fortifications and machine gun posts. The TB ammunition is being designed to defeat light vehicles, infantry formations, etc. Test firing of 120mm PCB & TB tank ammunition specifically designed for ‘Arjun’ tank was carried out in January at PXE, Chandipur in association with active involvement of the Army.
  12. Advance Light Towed Array Sonar (ALTAS): ALTAS is an efficient sensing system for detection, localization and classification of submarines operating especially in below layer ocean conditions. It is useful in anti-submarine warfare operations and is the apt sensor for warships to locate silent submarines capable of launching high speed torpedoes. During the year, technical trials were conducted wherein detection of dived submarine in active and passive modes was established. High speed towing at 16 knots was also demonstrated successfully.
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    Hull Mounted Sonar Advanced (HUMSA) Upgrade: This system was installed onboard INS Talwar in August 2014 and three technical trials were conducted. UETs were conducted in Apr 2015 and more than 80% of NSQR parameters were demonstrated. Since INS Talwar was slated for midlife upgrade, the sonar system was re-installed in INS Trishul. During April, user evaluation trials were held onboard INS Trishul followed by handing over of the SONAR system by the Defence Minister to the Indian Navy in November.

  14. Portable Diver Detection Sonar (PDDS): DRDO has taken up a new TD project in 2016 to design and develop a PDDS system that is capable of detecting small targets such as divers and diver delivery vehicles in and around harbours. The system will be deployable and retrievable as and when required. During the year, lab prototype was fabricated and trials conducted at VARI, Kulamavn in January. Installation and testing of developed system on board INS Sagardhwani was completed in March. CDR was completed in July.
  15. EW Systems ‘Samudrika’ for Capital Ships, Aircraft and Helicopters for Indian Navy: DRDO has taken up the development of a family of seven EW systems. The ship-borne systems include EW Suite ‘Shakti’, COMINT ‘Nayan’ and ESM ‘Tushar’. The air-borne systems include COMINT ‘Sarvadhari’, ESM ‘Sarang’ and  ‘Sarakshi’ and ESMandCOMINT ‘Nikash’. Design of each of the above mentioned products has been completed and hardware is under realization. M/s BEL will be the prime production agency for the production of EW systems.
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    Internal EW System for MiG-29 Upgrade Aircraft (D-29 System):D-29 is an integrated EW system for warning and jamming that encompasses RWR, ECM, and ESM functions and utilizes state-of-the-art active phased arrays for selectively jamming multiple threat radars. The system detects and gives information about position of the RF sources illuminating the aircraft and applies the appropriate jamming technique. During the year, 26 sorties were completed for multi emitter trials. New software of Elisra was tested on the rig and loaded on the aircraft.

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    Digital Radar Warning Receiver (DR-118): DR118 is a new generation Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) designed and developed for installation on any fighter, transport aircraft or helicopter. It intercepts and identifies airborne, ship-borne and ground based acquisition, target tracking and missile guidance radars up to the J Band frequencies. The identified emitters (radars) are indicated to the aircrew by displaying corresponding set of symbols on the corresponding MFD page in the cockpits. A synthesized audio warning is provided to the aircrew at the birth of each emitter. During the year, first milestone of hardware and software integration was achieved. This was followed by partial acceptance test procedure which was carried out jointly with IAF and high temperature antenna trials at Bareilly.

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    Dual Colour Missile Approach Warning System (DCMAWS) for fighter aircraft (Su-30 MKI): DCMAWS provides warning to the pilot on detecting a missile threat on the aircraft. Upon the declaration of the threat, the system provides audio visual display to the pilot and activates the counter measure dispensing system through onboard MC. The DCMAWS is a passive missile approach warning system that utilizes two spectral bands in the mid band IR. The system is being jointly developed with M/s Elisra, Israel and MoD, Israel. System development is completed.

  19. S-Band Hub and Ground SATCOM Terminals: DRDO has realized three types of Terminal hardware namely,ManpackSatcom Terminal (MST), Satcom Messaging Terminal (SMT) and Handheld Satcom Terminal (HST). The fourthtype,SatcomOn The Move (SOTM) Terminal has been developed by DRDO with BEL as production partner.
  20. Border Surveillance System (BOSS): DRDO is involved in design and development of a border surveillance system comprising EO payload consisting of thermal and day camera, LRF, GPS and DMC and BFSR (XR) for day/night monitoring of border area to ease man patrolling by automatically detecting an intrusion. During the year, two units of BOSS have been realized and installed in Lehand the Ladakh region. Performance has been demonstrated to GOC and Corps Commander HQ.
  21. Indigenization of Microwave Chaff for Defence Application: Chaff is one of the most widely used and effective expendable electronic countermeasure devices. The project aims at indigenous development of chaff cartridges to bridge the technology gap in the field of chaff cartridges development. An indigenous process of preparing very fine aluminiumfibres has been developed and a small capacity pilot plant has been established. During the year, Limited Qualification Tests (LQT) for indigenously developed chaff cartridges were carried out in presence of representatives from RCMA (AA), Pune.
  22. Bullet Proof Jacket: DRDO is involved in the development of the prototype bullet proof jacket (BPJ), as per GSQR using different state- of-the-art ballistic materials providing protection against AK47 (MSC and HSC), 7.62 SLR and 9 mm SMC ammunitions. A total of 150 BPJs will be provided for user trials.

Indian Air Force 2016: Operations, Exercises, Honours and Awards

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Apart from safeguarding the skies and its national interests, the Indian Air Force had many honours and awards to its name. It regularly conducted military exercises with various friendly foreign countries and had an active part to play in operations involving disaster relief and natural calamity.

  1. Exercise Iron Fist 2016: IAF’s day-night exercise demonstrating its combat and firepower was conducted on 18 March 2016 at Rajasthan’s Pokhran firing range in the presence of President Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The event comprised six packages depicting six themes in which more than 180 aircraft, including fighters, transport and helicopters participated. Iron Fist 5
  1. ‘Op Sankat Mochan’: At Least 149 Indian nationals were evacuated from the war-torn South Sudan’s capital city of Juba on 14 July 2016. The Minister of State for External Affairs, General VK Singh, flew to Juba with two C-17 Globemaster in what was named ‘Operation Sankat Mochan’, to evacuate more than 600 Indians.
  1. Exercise ‘RED FLAG-1’: As part of International Defence Cooperation, Red Flag Alaska 16-1, an advanced aerial combat training exercise was hosted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska (a successor to the previous COPE THUNDER exercise series), USA on 28 April 2016. There was a mix of combat and support elements participating from IAF, USAF and US Navy. The exercise was played under multiple simulated scenarios designed to provide realistic settings. Red Flag Exercise
  1. Exercise Desert Eagle II: It was the second in the series of bilateral exercises between the IAF and United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAE AF). This was a ten-day air combat exercise in which the IAF and the UAE AF undertook air exercises from Al-Dhafra Air Base, Abu Dhabi starting from 22 May 2016. Èxercise Desert Eagle II involving IAF Su 30MKIs UAEAF M2000s F 16 Desert Eagles concludes at Al Dhafra Air Base
  1. President Awards Standard to 119 HU and Colours to 28 Equipment Depot: The President Shri Pranab Mukherjee awarded the prestigious Presidential Colours to 28 Equipment Depot and Presidential Standard to 119 Helicopter Unit at a ceremonial parade, held at Air Force Station Jamnagar on 4 March 2016.
  1. Award of President’s Standard to 501 Signal unit and 30 Squadron: The President also awarded the President’s Standard to 501 Signal Unit and 30 Squadron on 10 November 2016 at Air Force Station Ambala. 
  1. ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ For Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society: Recognising its efforts for developing football at the grassroots level, the ‘Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society’ (SMSES) was bestowed the National Sports Award ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’, for ‘Sports for Development’ by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on 23 August 2016.  The SMSES organises the famous Subroto Cup Football Tournament.

Indian Air Force 2016: 6 Milestones, Acquisitions And Upgrades

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With the Army and Navy having achieved a lot in 2016, the Air Force is no less behind in modernising itself to reach the modern air warfare levels and air defence. The Air Force achievements in 2016 say a lot about a long way to go for the Air Force in modernising its air power. The various achievements, upgrades and milestones of the air force in the past year are:

  1. Rafale Acquisition deal: The much awaited Rafale deal with France was signed on 23 September 2016 in New Delhi under which France will provide 36 Rafale fighter jets to India at a cost of €7.87 billion (around Rs 59,000 crore). The Rafale fighter has 14 India-specific enhancements and a modern air-to-air missile that restores its edge in aerial combat over Pakistan. The twin-engine, multi-role aircraft will be fitted with the 150-km range Meteor missile in the weapons package, which is capable of carrying out all combat missions like air defence, interception, ground support, in-depth strikes, reconnaissance, anti-ship strikes and nuclear deterrence. A Short Summary of Rafale Deal
  1. India gets First Women Fighter Pilots: History was created as the first three women fighter pilots of the IAF were commissioned at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on 18 June 2016. India joined a select few nations in the world that have women fighter pilots. These women fighter pilots are Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh. Meet First 3 Women Fighter Pilots Of Indian Air Force
  1. Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC felicitates three Women Fighter Pilots: On 12 August, Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC felicitated the three women fighter pilots who are ushering the IAF into a new era of women in combat roles in the IAF.
  1. Induction of LCA Tejas: The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) “Tejas” was inducted into No. 45 Squadron of Indian Air Force (IAF) on 1 July 2016. Its motto is ‘Ajeet Nabha’. The Squadron will operate from Bangalore for nearly two years before it moves to its designated location at Sulur near Coimbatore. It is the first fighter Squadron to be a part of the Southern Air Command of IAF headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram.

    Tejas - India's Light Combat Aircraft
    Tejas – India’s Light Combat Aircraft
  1. ALG: The upgraded Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) in Arunachal Pradesh was made functional on 19 August 2016. It may be recalled that following a MoU between Government of Arunachal Pradesh and Ministry of Defence in June 2009, the IAF had embarked on an ambitious reconstruction plan to upgrade eight ALGs, including infrastructure development at an overall outlay of nearly Rs. 1,000 crore. The ALGs at Walong, Ziro, Along, Mechuka and Pasighat have since been upgraded and are operational now.
  1. IAF Fighter on Lucknow-Agra Expressway: Three IAF Mirage-2000s and three Su-30s successfully carried out Trial Landings on the Lucknow- Agra Express Highway on 21 November 2016. These fighter aircraft successfully carried out a ‘touch and go’ on a portion of the newly constructed Agra-Lucknow Expressway.Agra-Lucknow Expressway Inauguration

Indian Navy 2016: Review of 14 Operations and Exercises Conducted

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Tha Navy conducted various navy exercises and operations with friendly foreign countries in 2016. In all, over 14 Naval events were held during the past year. Some of these are:

  1. IFR 2016 – Passage Exercise: The International Fleet Review 2016, conducted at Visakhapatnam from 4 to 8 February 2016, culminated with Indian and foreign Naval ships undertaking a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Bay of Bengal on 9 February 2016. 54 ships that had participated in IFR-16 sailed out from Visakhapatnam in the first ever PASSEX with the combined participation of foreign and Indian warships.ifr
  1. Exercise RIMPAC: Exercise RIMPAC is the largest multilateral naval exercise in the world and is held biennially in the Western Pacific Ocean. Indian Navy’s association with Ex RIMPAC commenced with participation as an ‘Observer’ in 2006, 2010 and 2012. In 2014, Indian Navy participation was enhanced with the deployment of the Indian Naval ship Sahyadri in the 24th edition of the exercise. INS Satpura arrived in Hawaii on 30 June 2016 to participate in the 25th edition of Exercise RIMPAC.rimpac
  1. Assistance to Sri Lanka: Two Indian Navy warships, INS Sutlej and INS Sunayna, were deployed to Sri-Lanka on 20 May 2016 to provide assistance consequent to the calamity caused due to cyclone “Roanu”. The ships sailed from Kochi with 30 to 40 tonnes of relief material which included inflatable rafts, fresh water, medical supplies, clothing and other provisions necessary for disaster relief operations and reached Colombo on 21 May 2016. A Chetak helicopter was also deployed.

The various bilateral exercises conducted with various countries are:

  1. Exercise Malabar – 2016: In consonance with India’s ‘Act East Policy’ and growing relations with India, US and Japan, Indian Navy Ships Satpura, Shakti and Kirch participated in the 20th Edition of Ex Malabar – 2016 with the US Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF). The exercise was conducted from 14 to 17 June 2016 at Sasebo, Japan, with the harbour phase at Sasebo from 10 to 13 June 2016 and the sea phase in the Pacific Ocean from 14 to 17 June 2016.Exercise Malabar-2016
  1. Nassem – Al – Bahr: The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman conducted their 10th bilateral maritime exercise Nassem-Al-Bahr from 22 to 27 January 2016. This epitomises the strong long-term strategic relationship between the two countries. The exercise has matured over the years with increasing scope, complexity of operations and level of participation in the Arabian Sea.
  1. ADMM Plus Exercise on Maritime Security and Counter-Terrorism: The Indian Navy has been a regular participant in maritime exercises conducted by the ADMM countries. ASEAN Defence Minister’s Meeting (ADMM) Plus Ex MS & CT is a multinational exercise under the aegis of ADMM Plus consortium. The current edition commenced at Brunei and culminated at Singapore, with various drills and exercises in the South China Sea. During the exercise, the Indian Navy engaged with navies from Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, China, Japan, Russia, Australia, Republic of Korea and US. INS Airavat participated in the ADMM Plus Exercise on Maritime Security and Counter Terrorism (Ex MS & CT) from 1 to 9 May 2016.ADMM International Naval Exercise
  1. Coordinated Patrol and India-Indonesia Bilateral Maritime Exercise: INS Karmuk, an indigenously built missile corvette, based under the Andaman and Nicobar Command, along with a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated in the 28th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol and Second Bilateral Maritime Exercise, from 10 to 27 October 2016 in the Andaman Sea.

The Indian Navy is also deployed in overseas operations like:

  1. Deployment of P8i to Seychelles for Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Surveillance: The Indian Navy deployed a P8i maritime reconnaissance aircraft to Seychelles from 20 to 23 March 2016, for surveillance in the EEZ of Seychelles.
  1. Indo–Myanmar Coordinated Patrol (IMCOR): The fourth edition of the India-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol (IMCO) was undertaken from 13 to 16 February 2016 along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Andaman Sea.IMCOR And SOP
  1. Deployment to Mauritius: INS Tabar, a stealth frigate visited Port Louis, Mauritius from 10 to 13 March 2016. The primary aim of the visit was to participate in the Mauritius National Day celebrations and to strengthen the existing bonds of friendship between the two nations.
  1. Ships of First Training Squadron visit Thailand and Sri Lanka: Indian Naval Ships Tir, Sujata, Sail Training Ship (STS) Sudarshini along with Indian Coast Guard Ship Varuna, comprising the 1st Training Squadron visited Phuket, Thailand and Colombo, Sri Lanka from 4 to 8 April 2016 and 15 to 19  April 2016  respectively, as part of Overseas Deployment during Spring Term 2016.
  1. ALH detachment to Male: One Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter MK III was deployed in Maldives on 27 April 2016. The helicopter assisted MNDF for undertaking Search and Rescue, Casualty Evacuation, Coastal Surveillance, Maritime Reconnaissance, Communication and Logistic duties.
  1. INSV Mhadei sails to Mauritius with an All Women Crew: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Mhadei (INSV Mhadei) sailed from Goa with an all-women crew for a voyage to Port Louis, Mauritius on 24 May 2016. The boat was skippered by Lt Cdr Vartika Joshi (a Naval Constructor). This was the first open-ocean voyage of the Navy’s all-women crew of Mhadei, who are currently training to undertake a circumnavigation of the globe in 2017.INSV
  1. Visit of Indian Warships: As part of ‘Act East Policy’, Indian Warships also visited Malaysia, The Philippines and Vietnam during the year.

Indian Navy 2016: Review of New Vessels Inducted in the Navy

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Indian Navy is the fastest growing force of the tri-services in terms of new & upgraded machinery and with many vessels inducted, it had made a mark in 2016.  ‘Make in India’ has also given a boost to the cause.

Let’s look back and have a review of the vessels inducted into the Indian Navy:

  1. Kamov Ka-226T: At the India-Russia summit held in Goa on 17 October 2016, the two nations announced the signing of the shareholders’ agreement for the joint venture of the Ka-226T helicopters in India. The joint venture is between Russia-based Rosoboron export, Russian Helicopters and India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to jointly produce 200 Kamov Ka-226T helicopters. This will go a long way in strengthening the Air Anti-Submarine Warfare capability of the Navy.
  2. INS Marmugao: The second ship of Project-15B, the indigenous Guided Missile Destroyer, christened INS Marmugao was launched on 17 September 2016 at Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), Mumbai. With a launch weight of 2844 tonnes, the vessel was launched by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Sunil Lanba. mormugao
  3. INS Chennai: Under Project-15A the indigenous Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Chennai was commissioned into the Indian Navy by the Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar on 21 November 2016 at the Naval Dockyard Mumbai. The event marks the formal induction into the Navy of the third and last of the three ‘Kolkata’ class destroyers, indigenously developed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation, Directorate of Naval Design and constructed by the MDL.

    INS Chennai
    INS Chennai – A New Beast of Indian Navy
  4. INS Kadamatt: the second ship of Project-28, class Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette was commissioned at Naval Dockyard Vishakapatnam on 7 January 2016. The ship designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation Directorate of Naval Design has been constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata. INS Kadmatt
  5. INS Tarmugli: The high manoeuvrable fast attack craft INS Tarmugli was commissioned into the Indian Navy by FoC-in-C, Eastern Naval Command on 23 May 2016 at Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam. Placed under the Naval Officer-in-Charge, Andhra Pradesh, the ship has been deployed for coastal patrol and surveillance operations along the East coast of India. INS Tarmugli
  6. LCU L-56 (Yard 2097): The sixth vessel of the series of eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Ships designed and built by GRSE Ltd, Kolkata for the Navy was launched on 12 March 2016. The ship can be deployed for multi-role activities such as beaching operations, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief operations and evacuation from distant islands. The first ship of the class ‘LCU-L51’ was launched on 12 March 2014 and is now undergoing sea trials at GRSE. lcu l-57
  7. LCU L-57 (Yard 2098): The seventh ship of Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK IV project, was launched on 24 November 2016 at an impressive ceremony at GRSE, Kolkata. A month later, LCU L-58 was also launched.lcu l-58
  8. INS Karna: The Marine Commando base at Visakhapatnam was commissioned by the CNS Admiral Sunil Lanba at Bheemunipatnam on 12 July 2016. The marine commando force also called Marcos was raised in February 1987 as the Indian Marine Special Force. It is capable of operating in all three dimensions at sea, air and on land.INS Karna

The year also saw the de-induction of various vessels:

  1. De-induction of Sea Harrier and induction of MiG-29K: The illustrious and unique Sea Harriers of the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS 300) were given a farewell at INS Hansa, Goa on 11 May 2016. The function was attended by the erstwhile CNS Admiral RK Dhowan and Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba. On this occasion, the MiG-29K Squadron was seamlessly integrated into the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.Sea-Harrier-India
  2. To enhance its Blue Water capability, the Indian Navy opted to strengthen its submarine arm for which Request For Proposal (RFP) to acquire six more conventional submarines under Project 75(I) was cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). The project will cost around Rs. 80,000 crores. Under this programme, six conventional submarines are planned to be built in India with foreign collaboration. Under this INS Kalvari, the first of the Scorpene class submarine being built at the Mazagon Docks Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai, went for sea trial for the first time on 1 May 2016. A number of preliminary tests on the propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment and systems, navigation aids, communication equipment and steering gear were conducted during the trials. Various Standard Operating Procedures were also validated for this new class of submarines during the trial.INS-Kalvari

 

Indian Armed Forces Ex-Servicemen Welfare Schemes 2016: A Review

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The year 2016 also saw progress for the welfare of Ex-Servicemen as the much awaited One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme funds reaching the accounts of Ex-Servicemen and families. Apart from OROP, various other welfare schemes were launched to benefit the Indian ex-servicemen. Some of these are:

  1. The Directorate Of Indian Army Veterans launched: COAS General Dalbir Singh inaugurated the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV) on 14 January 2016 at Delhi Cantt. The Directorate will provide a wide range of veteran care and support services and will act as a single point of contact for redressal of complaints of veterans, widows and their wards. The inauguration of the new Directorate coincided with the first ever celebration of Veterans Day followed by the launching of Veterans Outreach App.veterans-outreach-app
  1. A Multi-Specialty Dental Wing For Veterans: On the occasion of Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the Army Dental Corps, a Multispecialty Dental Wing for veterans was inaugurated by the COAS Gen Dalbir Singh on 10 February 2016 at Army Dental Clinic (Research & Referral), Delhi.
  1. OROP: After a gap of more than 40 years, the much awaited One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme was announced by the Government on 7 November 2015. Detailed instructions along with tables announcing its implementation were issued on 3 February 2016. So far 20,63,529 Ex-Servicemen have been identified for getting financial benefits under OROP in pre-July 2014 category, out of which 19,57,925 defence pensioners have received the first instalment of revised pension. Expeditious steps have been taken by the Government to cover the remainder 1,05,604 defence/family pensioners under OROP.premature-retirements-orop
  1. ECHS: The government is taking special measures to provide quality and affordable medicare to ex-servicemen and their dependents. As part of health care reforms, the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has been completely digitised. A total of approximately 50 lakh beneficiaries has been covered under the scheme. As of now the scheme is being run through 28 regional centres and 426 polyclinics. A total of 1445 civil hospitals has been empanelled to provide cashless treatment to ECHS beneficiaries.
  1. MAP: Looking at the hardships and long separation of Jawans from their families while serving in forward and high altitude areas, the Ministry is taking steps to expedite the Married Accommodation Project (MAP) for Armed Forces personnel on a priority basis. This will provide nearly 2 lakh dwelling units for the married personnel near their places of posting. The third and final phase of MAP is soon expected to be implemented providing 71,000 more dwelling units. The second phase foundation laying ceremony was held at the hands of MoS Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre at Meerut Military station on 21st December 2016.

9 Achievements of Indian Army in Sports and Technology 2016

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Apart from participating in various exercises and conducting incomparable operations, the Indian Army is no less behind in upgrading and modernising its equipment and machinery. This year proved to be the best one in technological inductions, advancement and sports for Indian army. Some of these are:

  1. International Day of Yoga – 2016: This year approximately 4 lakh Jawans and Officers participated in the International Day of Yoga – 2016 across the entire length and breadth of the nation.Pictures of Indian Armed Forces Doing Yoga Will Motivate You For Yoga Day
  1. Three World Records Established By Indian Army Dare Devils:

Dare Devil team of Corps of Signals set a new world record on 09 September 2016 at 1 Signal Training Centre, Jabalpur. The world record for ‘longest continuous ride standing on the seat of a motorcycle’ was broken by Capt Manpreet Singh (Team Captain “Dare Devils”) covering a distance of 75.2km in 2 hrs 24 min and 12 secs.capt manpreet singh

The world record for ‘Handle Bar Riding on a Motorcycle’ under fresh category was broken by Lance Havildar Sandeep Kumar, covering a distance of 46.9km in 01 hr 27 min and 31 secs.l hav sandeep

The world record for ‘Fastest 100m running with a football balanced on the head’ was broken by Subedar Azad Singh with a time of 17.7 secs.sub azad singh

  1. The release of Beta Version of Integrated Quartermaster Package (IQMP): The beta version was released by Vice-Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen MMS Rai, on 29 January 2016 as a pre-cursor to the final release of IQMP. As part of ongoing efforts, DGIS with the help of M/s Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. has developed IQMP for automating all logistics functions at the unit level. It will also cater for the exchange of info and data with Logistics Management Support applications through CMA (Central Management Application) hosted at Army Headquarters Computer Centre. This avoids replication and achieves the aim of automation.

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    The Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. Gen. M.M.S. Rai releasing the Beta Version of Integrated Quartermaster Package (IQMP) for the Indian Army, in New Delhi on January 28, 2016.
  1. Colour Presentation to Signals Corps: COAS Gen Dalbir Singh presented the President’s Colours to the Corps of Signals of Indian Army at Gauri Shankar Parade Ground of 1 Signal Training Centre, Jabalpur on 15 February 2016.

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    The Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh presenting the “President’s Colours” to the Corps of Signals of Indian Army, at Jabalpur on February 15, 2016.
  1. Defence Communication Network: The Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar, dedicated the Defence Communication Network (DCN) to the Nation on 30 June 2016 in New Delhi. He complimented the three Services on putting in place a communication system to facilitate joint manship. He further stressed on the need for keeping the network secure.Here’s All You Need to Know about DCN- Defence Communication Network
  1. Army Skill Training Centre: The pilot project of the Army Skill Training Centre (ASTC) was inaugurated by President AWWA Mrs Namita Suhag on 22 August 2016 in Delhi. The Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, COAS Gen Dalbir Singh and other senior officials were present. With the inauguration of the ASTC, the Indian Army now embarks on a new mission by bringing Army spouses and wards into the folds of the skilling landscape. Army personnel and their spouses/wards who attend training at ASTC will receive skill certificate from NSDC and will become eligible for employment/ entrepreneurship under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna scheme.astc
  1. ‘Make In India’ Portal On Army Website Launched: COAS Gen Dalbir Singh formally announced the establishment of the Army Design Bureau (ADB) on 31 August 2016 during an Army Seminar on ‘Make Projects’ held in New Delhi. The COAS also launched the ‘Make in India’ Portal on the Army Website.make in india GD topic
  1. Inauguration of Berhampore Military Station: Berhampore Military station in West Bengal was inaugurated by the President Shri Pranab Mukherjee on 8 October 2016. The military station located 25 Km from Murshidabad has been developed as a model military station to include state-of-the-art training and administrative facilities for the Army.berhampore
  1. Cardiothoracic Vascular Clinic Inaugurated: COAS Gen Dalbir Singh inaugurated the Cardio Thoracic Vascular Clinic on 16 April 2016. The clinic is a part of the newly constructed 200 bedded Cardio Thoracic Vascular Science Centre in the premises of Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi.
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