S P Tyagi Arrested In AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Scam

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December 10, 2016

sp-tyagi-arrested — CBI arrests former Air Chief SP Tyagi, 2 others in AgustaWestland

The CBI on 9^th December had arrested former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal S.P.Tyagi and two others for alleged corruption in the ₹3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers deal.

Earlier too, Tyagi was questioned by the CBI extensively in the past in this case. The Enforcement Directorate had, in April this year, summoned Tyagi in connection with its money-laundering probe in the ₹3,600 crore.

Along with Tyagi, his cousin Sanjiv alias Julie Tyagi and lawyer Gautam Khaitan were also arrested.

All the 3 have been arrested on the allegations of accepting illegal gratification for exercising influence through corrupt and or illegal means.

This is for the first time a former IAF chief has been arrested by the central probe agency. CBI had also got issued letters rogatory (judicial requests) to multiple countries to gather more leads and evidence in this case.

On 1 January 2014, India had scrapped the contract with Finmeccanica’s British subsidiary AgustaWestland for supplying 12 AW-101 VVIP choppers to the IAF over an alleged breach of contractual obligations and charges of paying kickbacks of ₹423 crore by it for securing the deal.

CBI arrests former Air Chief SP Tyagi, 2 others in AgustaWestland

The allegation against the former Air chief is that he allegedly reduced the height of the VVIP helicopters so that AgustaWestland could be included in the bids.

ED is probing the case in which 70 million euros (about ₹360 crore) were allegedly paid as kickbacks.

DRDO to Manufacture LCA MK-II for Indian Navy

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December 9, 2016

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After Indian Navy Chief announced that the LCA is not fit for the Indian navy, now some news of installation of an advanced and more powerful engine in Mk-2 of LCA are being surfaced that will make it fit and compatible with the requirements of the Indian navy. The director of Aeronautical Development Agency recently said that the agency is emphasizing on the needs and requirements of the Indian Navy and a new project of LCA Navy MK-II is being proposed to overcome the shortcomings of LCA Mark-I that was not accepted by the Indian navy due to certain performance reasons.

Tejas - India's Light Combat Aircraft — Tejas – India’s Light Combat Aircraft

Why Navy Rejected LCA?

Light Combat Aircraft was rejected by the Indian Navy as it is about 500-600 kg heavy then its Air Force version due to the addition of some more specifications in the aircraft. But when the final aircraft testing was done, it was heavier than the above count.

More About LCA

Recently order of 83 LCA for induction in the air force has been released and the indigenous engine Kaveri is reported to be installed as fast as possible in the LCA for better performance and making it affordable for other nations negotiating with India for procuring LCA. Recently DRDO has sanctioned program on Gas Turbine Enabling Technology for the Kaveri engine at a cost of Rs. 78 Cr.

Indian Navy has also said that the indigenous 5th generation aircraft AMCA will be considered for Indian Navy if its naval version will be proposed by its manufacturers. Some experts are pointing to hand over the manufacturing of the naval version of AMCA to the navy engineers as it is a tough job for PSUs to make a naval version of an aircraft from its air force version.

Air Force Inducting Tejas

Recently Indian government has cleared the proposal of 83 Tejas aircrafts for the Indian air force. The move will reduce the dependence of Indian air force over the foreign sources. The project cost is estimated to be Rs. 48,000 Cr and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will manufacture the aircrafts. Indian air force has inducted 20 Tejas aircrafts into service and as per the sources, Indian air force is seemed to be interested in Mk -2 version of the LCA, which will have more specifications and features than the previous version.

Conclusion

LCA Tejas project was raised in order to replace the ageing Soviet age aircrafts in the Armed Forces. But after navy rejected LCA, it raised the compatibility issues of the Indian navy and further enhanced version of aircrafts that will get adjusted in the requirement of the Indian navy. Meanwhile, the clearance of 83 Tejas for Indian air force is also a positive move in the same direction.

The frequent modernisation will make the defense more strong in upcoming years. Tejas will be a great achievement in the future and it will play a key role in maintaining the power and performance in the same and required ratio.

10 Things About NCC That Every Aspirant Must Know

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December 8, 2016

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National Cadet Corps is the corps of the Indian military and is the voluntary organization that recruits students from schools, colleges and universities. The cadets are given training at lower basis of the military training footprints and not given commitment to continue the services in military but they are preferred in further recruitment of the soldiers in services. Now let’s have some basic knowledge of NCC.

Some basic points about NCC

1.The motto of the organization is “unity and discipline” i.e. Ekta aur Anushasan”

2.The four principles of NCC are

Obey with a smile
Be Punctual
Work hard and without fuss
Make no excuses and tell no lies.

3.NCC head quarter in in New Delhi.

4.There are 3 certificate of NCC i.e. A,B and C top most being C certificate.

NCC is always termed as the first step of a young Armed Forces aspirant and most of the aspirants prefer to opt it to raise their chances of further selection in Armed Forces. The basic knowledge of NCC is normally possessed by all NCC cadets, but below are some elite facts that are interesting and can be useful for NCC cadets.

Current PM Narendra Modi was once an NCC cadet.
Girls are allowed to join NCC, unlike IMA and NDA.
Whole Time Lady Officer (WTLO), the brigade, which only has women in it.
During 1965 and 1971 war with Pakistan, NCC was the second line of defense in India.
NCC is led by an officer of Lieutenant General Rank.
All three divisions of the NCC have respective dresses like their parent service. Like White for Naval division, Blue for Air force and Khaki for Army division.
Sudarshan Faakir is the writer of the new song of NCC.
NCC runs a youth exchange program in South East Asia with 12 countries.
5 lakh NCC cadets performed yoga as various centers on 1^st international yoga day.
There are 788 units of NCC, out of which, 667 are for the Army, 60 for Navy and 61 for Air Wing.

Conclusion – NCC is the Corps that shapes the personality of a student in the frame of the Armed Forces by inculcating discipline in their causal life that stays for their entire life. It also increases the chance of further selection in the Armed Forces at various recruitment opportunities. Another merit of NCC is the NCC direct entry that is served to the NCC cadets having C certificate after which, they are directly calls for SSB interview. NCC is not a service, it is the base of a disciplined life. So cadets, opt it and take a step forward toward the Armed Forces.

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Direct Entries To Join Indian Army In 2017

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December 8, 2016

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As next year is approaching, everybody is planning to flourish his career with more bright and colored stars. Planning for career is the most important aspect of achieving success. Army aspirants, who have a bold desire to join the force, will be served opportunities to join it. The eligibility criteria are flexible and framed to allow maximum candidates to join and show their caliber. All these entries are specific in educational qualification, unlike NDA and CDS army criteria. The direct entries that will be served to the army aspirants for joining the army in 2017 are as follows:-

All these entries are specific in educational qualification, unlike NDA and CDS army criteria. The direct entries that will be served to the army aspirants for joining the army in 2017 are as follows:-

TES – Technical Entry Scheme is the opportunity for all 12^th passed candidates having Physics, Chemistry and Maths in 10+2. The opportunity is for both Army and Navy. The entry is not for Air force. The age range for this entry is 16 ½ – 19 ½ years.
UES – University Entry Scheme is the entry for all pre-final year engineering students having their age in the range of 19-25 years. The selection of candidates is done by prior selection of candidates by a selection panel that lists the candidates fit for next phase i.e. SSB. The final recommendation resides in the hands of selection boards.
TGC – Technical Graduate Course is for all candidates, who have passed engineering course. The entry is known for bulk applicants, tough competition at screening and less vacancies. The call for SSB is sent to the candidates on the basis of the cut-off marked over the academic percentage of the student in graduation. The age limit for this entry is 20-27 years.
SSC (Tech) – It is a same entry like TGC, but it gives short service to the candidates. It is also a technical entry in which, only engineering graduates are called for SSB. The level of competition in this entry is same as that of TGC as bulk applicants apply for it. This entry is for both male and female aspirants. The seats are limited and the competition is high, so candidates should go with good preparation. The age limit for this entry is same as that of TGC i.e. 20-27 years.
JAG – It is the opportunity severed to the law graduates to join Indian army in Judge Advocate General Department. The vacancies are less, but the competition is very productive and emergent. The age limit for that entry is also 21-27 years and all LLB graduates who have scored 55% or more in their graduation are eligible for it. This entry is for both male and female candidates.
AEC – It is the opportunity for army aspirants for joining the Education Corps of Indian army. All candidates, who have completed their post-graduation in MCA, MBA, MCom, M.A., and M.Sc. in first and second division (M.A. and M.Sc. in certain subjects which are notified in the official notification) are accepted in the entry. The age limit for this entry is 23-27 years.
NCC– Special Entry: NCC candidates with C certificate can apply for this entry to join Indian army. Candidates who clear the SSB interview through this entry join the Officers Training Academy.

Conclusion – The above entries will take the aspirants a step closer to their aim. All these entries are served twice a year and the seats are limited due to specification in the eligibility criteria. All aspirants must go through the eligibility criteria of the entries and then plan for your further steps. All you need is to prepare hard, give time to luster your personality and get selected this time. All the Best.

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6 Major Operations Conducted By Indian Navy

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December 8, 2016

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The Indian Navy has just celebrated Navy Day on 4^th December. The day is celebrated for the victory of Indian Navy in operation Trident during Indo -Pak war in 1971. The Indian Navy has the least number of soldiers as compared to the other services of the Armed Forces. But it had given its best in some of the operation that led India to dominate in the war times.

The Indian Navy has expanded a lot in the past few decades, but Indian Navy has made some exceptional performance some operations, which are as follows:-

Op Raahat

The operation was conducted by Indian Armed Forces in 2015 for the evacuation of people from war hit Yemen. INS Sumitra was deployed to evacuate people and INS Mumbai and INS Tarkash were sent to provide protection to the vessel. Not only Indian nationals, but foreigners were also evacuated from Yemen at the time of internal disturbance.

Op Parakram

It was a major standoff between India and Pakistan in 2002. The Indian Navy was also a part of it. In this operation 26 cadets under a Navy captain were from Indian Navy’s side and it was the first time in Indian Defense history when cadets were part of any operation.

Op Trident

It is the offensive operation of Indian Navy over Pakistan, when the Indian Navy attacked over the Karachi port of Pakistan in the 1971 Indo- Pak war. Indian Navy celebrated Navy day on 4 December to mark the victory of this operation where Indian Navy used anti-ship missiles for the first time and destroyed many ships of Pakistan without any loss on the Indian side.

Op Python

It was followed after operation Tirdent in which Karachi port was attacked during Indo- pak war 1971. In this operation Indian Navy attacked the Pakistani ships at Karachi port managing to strike one ship of Pakistan without any loss to any of the Indian ship.

Op Talwar

Operation Talwar was planned during Kargil war in 1999. Indian Navy prepared a blockade for the Pakistani boats near the Karachi port to stop the supply of oil and fuel. Indian Navy also threatened to cut the trade routes of the Pakistan and started patrolling in the Arabian Sea. Later Pakistan requested India about their shortage of fuel and respective steps were taken.

Op Cactus

The operation was conducted to pacify the situation in Maldives and Srilanka in 1988. It was conducted by the Armed Forces of India, where Indian Navy was also involved actively. INS Godavari and INS Betwa were involved in the operation at the Srilankan coast.

Conclusion – Indian Navy is modernizing itself by inducting new and advanced war machines with high fighting ability. But decades ago, when Indian Navy was not too efficient, the Navy had showed its power and made India proud. In all the above operations, Indian Navy had suffered negligible loss, but stoke hard to the enemies in all possible and effective ways. All Navy aspirants should know these achievements of Indian Navy and must give their best in raising the valour of Navy in the future.

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Exercise Konkan 16, The India-UK Joint Naval Exercise Begins

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December 7, 2016

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Exercise Konkan 16, the 2016 edition of the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy is being conducted at Mumbai and Goa.

It would be held from 05 December to 16 December 2016 in two phases.

About Exercise Konkan 16:

Exercise KONKAN is named after the Western coastal region of India.
Started in 2004, the exercise is hosted alternatively by both the Navies.
The first phase of the current edition will be held from 05 December to 09 December at Mumbai. It would be a Command Planning exercise, where both sides will undertake planning for combined maritime operations.
The second phase is a LIVE EXERCISE (LIVEX), to be held from 12 December to 16 December at Goa, which involves interaction between the Indian Marine Commandos (MARCOs) and the Royal Marines.
Both phases will involve sharing of best practices and lessons learnt from recent operations, especially in the field of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO).

Conclusion:

KONKAN 16 will be an important chapter in the maritime interactions under the aegis of KONKAN series as it will familiarise both forces with each other’s planning processes and further enhance synergy and interoperability. In addition, the participation of Indian MARCOs and Royal Marines would add another dimension to this exercise and provide valuable opportunity for both navies to interact and cooperate in the field of Maritime Security Operations.

Now, Indian Air Force To Train Vietnamese Sukhoi-30 Pilots

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December 7, 2016

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India signed an agreement with Vietnam on December 5 to train Vietnamese Sukhoi-30 Pilots. Vietnam uses Russian-made Sukhoi-30 MK2 ‘Flanker-F’ multirole combat aircraft while India operates Sukhoi-30 MKi.

This is the second major training programme after Vietnamese Navy was trained by Indian Navy in operating Russian-origin kilo-class submarines.

The agreement was signed at a meeting between Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and his Vietnamese counterpart General Ngo Xuan Lich on Monday in New Delhi.

This came against the backdrop of the growing assertiveness of China in the region. India and Vietnam have been steadily stepping up their cooperation, especially in the defence sector.

India and Vietnam are both worried about China’s growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region and are steadily building cooperation in military training, exercises and defence technology, as well as in joint oil exploration in the contentious South China Sea.

It can be recalled that India has already had two defence exercises with China earlier this year: exercise hand-in-hand and Sino-China Cooperation.

The Indian Air Force and the Vietnamese People’s Army Air Force are expected to imminently work out the details on the number of pilots to be trained, the scope of their instruction, and the overall cost.

Earlier this year, India has even offered to export the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Varunastra anti-submarine torpedoes, and other military hardware and software to Vietnam.

The pact on the training of Vietnamese fighter pilots has been in the works since 2013, but could not be finalised earlier due to some logistical and financial hitches.

Now, Vietnamese pilots will begin arriving in India from next year onwards to get both basic and advanced training on the Sukhois of the IAF.

Indian Army Revised The Timing For 1.6 KM Run

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December 7, 2016

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Revised timings for 1.6 Km Run for all categories – Sol GD, Sol Tdn, Sol Clk/ SKT/IM, Sol Tech, Sol NA / NA (VET), Hav Edn, Hav Svy Auto Carto, JCO Catering and RT JCO will be conducted as per laid down timings under two gps and marks allotted for each gp is given as under :-

The policy will be implemented for all recruitment rallies scheduled for Rtg yr 2017-18 (i.e wef 01 Apr 2017). The policy would be applicable for all future cat which are under consideration as well.

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9 Things to Know About Longewala Battle

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December 7, 2016

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Longewala battle 1971 that was famous for the exceptional victory of Indian soldiers over Pakistani forces, where solders showed their bold bravery to deter the Pakistani force about 15 times larger than Indian Company. Indian army is celebrating 45 years of the battle and remembering the night of victory. “Border” movie was pictured on the incident and is still remembered as a motivational movie. The entire incident was about a battle of a night, when the Indian soldiers showed an exemplary performance of their courage and faced Pakistani soldiers without reinforcement and air support. Some facts about Laungewla battle are:-

Lack of Weapons- Indian soldiers had limited weapons as compared to the Pakistani army. Pakistani forces came with about 2000 soldiers, 1 mobile Infantry Brigade and 45 tanks. While just 120 Indian soldiers with a jeep mounted with M40 rifle, were standing in front of them. The air support provided to the Indian army was restricted for the night of the attack and the Indian soldiers were all alone at their post.
Captain Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, the dynamic Leader – The leader of the battle, Captain Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, was the pivotal part of the entire incident. He was the one who drove the josh in the veins of the Indian soldiers and led them to do, what earlier seems to be impossible.
Bulk of Problems, Yet Deterred All – After getting the information of the huge Pakistani military armed with tanks approaching the Longewala post, Captain Kuldip Singh contacted battalion headquarters and asked for immediate reinforcement. But headquarter informed him that the reinforcement will reach to them by the dawn.
Unexpected Attack Averted – The Longewala post was pointed as a less important post by the top officials. That’s why, only one company was deployed at the post. But the company showed its best in averting the odds and securing the post from the mammoth Pakistani force that entire night.
The Ultimate Show Of Courage And Bravery – The bravery and courage of Indian soldiers to keep their post safe and secure was unmatched. The decision to stay on the post was a hard step, even after being aware of the tank regiments approaching them. 120 Indian soldiers were nothing in front of the 2000 Pakistani soldiers. This was a lesson for the upcoming officers and will always be remembered.
Actual Target Was Not Longewala – The actual target of the Pakistani soldiers was not the Longewala, but they were aiming Jaisalmer. After observing one company at the Longewala post, they changed the route and headed to the Longewala post.
Tactics Used In The Battle – Pakistani Army reached the post and found a fencing, which they perceived it to be made for mines. Pakistani army wasted its 4 hours scanning for the Mines, Indian forces did not fire a single bullet in the four hours, as the darkness made it hard for Pakistani forces to track Indian troops.
Indian Air Force Was At Its Peak – The next morning, when Indian hunters reached the battle spot, they bombarded the Pakistani tanks and that was the moment, when Pakistani forces ran to save their life.
The Counter Attack By Indian – After Longewala post was secured by the Indian troops, Kumaon regiment approached the Pakistani ranger posts opposite to the Longewala post and captured 3 posts there and there was no loss of life in counter attack.

Conclusion – The Longewala battle is still remembered for the bold actions and sacrifice of the Indian soldiers. The soldiers showed their best in deterring the Pakistani soldiers. The battle is still remembered as an outstanding achievement of the Indian army. 45 years have passed and still the battle is remembered and the victory is celebrated to revive the josh in the people.

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JAG 18 SSB Interview Date Men and Women

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December 7, 2016

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Indian army is going to publish the JAG 18 SSB interview date and JAG 18 centre allotment list for both men and women course going to commence in April 2017 at OTA, Chennai. Candidate can find the update related to JAG 18 ssb interview schedule below.

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