IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and his son Sqn Lt Mihir V Chaudhari took off in a Rafale aircraft as part of a three-plane combat training mission at Air Force Station Hasimara.
The flight that was flown by the Chief of Air Staff and his son is a continuance of the IAF’s most cherished traditions, and it highlights the importance that is afforded to developing and equipping our young leaders for the challenges that lie ahead in the future.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army have successfully completed six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur off the Odisha coast. The flight tests were conducted as part of evaluation trials by the Indian Army.
The flight-tests were carried out against high-speed aerial targets mimicking various types of threats to evaluate the capability of the weapon systems under different scenarios, including long range medium altitude, short range, high altitude manoeuvring target, low radar signature with receding & crossing target and salvo launch with two missiles fired in quick succession. The system performance was also evaluated under day and night operation scenarios.
During these tests, all the mission objectives were met establishing pin-point accuracy of the weapon system with state-of-the-art guidance and control algorithms including warhead chain. The performance of the system has been confirmed from the data captured by a number of Range instruments like Telemetry, Radar and Electro Optical Tracking Systems (EOTS) deployed by ITR. Senior officials from DRDO and the Indian Army participated in the launches.
These tests were conducted in the final deployment configuration consisting of all indigenously-developed sub-systems, including the missile with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, mobile launcher, fully automated command and control system, surveillance and multi-function Radars. The uniqueness of the QRSAM weapon system is that it can operate on the move with search and track capability & fire on short halt. This has been proven during the mobility trials conducted earlier.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO and Indian Army on the successful flight trials. He exuded confidence that the QRSAM weapon system will be an excellent force multiplier for the Armed Forces.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO has congratulated the teams associated with the successful series of trials and said that the system is now ready for induction into the Indian Army.
Indian Army has published the NCC 52 Special Entry merit list for men and women, the course was scheduled at OTA Chennai in Oct 2022. NCC 52 Male has a total of 50 vacancies. NCC 52 Women has a total of 05 vacancies and a total of 50 female candidates are recommended.
NCC special entry is a special entry for the NCC cadets with ‘C’ certificate, there is no written exam conducted in this entry and candidates are directly shortlisted for the SSB interview. If you are preparing for the NCC SSB interview, you can enroll in our Live SSB Course now.
NCC 52 Men Toppers To be published
NCC 52 Women Toppers
Candidates who have not submitted copies of all semester marksheets and Degree/ Provisional degree certificate and other requisite documents, are required to submit the same immediately by Fax (No 011-26196205) or send self attested scanned copy on ‘Feedback/Query’ option on our website www.joinindidanarmy.nic.in. Joining Letters (JLs) will be issued as per MERIT subject to Vacancy, Medical fitness, requisite Educational qualification and meeting all eligibility criteria as per course notification.
On social media, a video of an applicant using a phone while taking the NDA 2 2022 written exam goes viral. While the NDA GAT paper is being administered, the candidate is filming the examination room.
Cheating in NDA exam is taken very seriously as this exam is to become an officer in the armed forces of India.
Other defence aspirants are outraged by this and are calling for strict action to be taken against this candidate.
NDA exam is conducted by UPSC twice every year, around 12 Lakh candidates apply for the NDA exam every year to join the prestigious national defence academy.
NDA Exam Preparation Material:
UPSC will publish NDA 1 2023 notification on 21 December 2022 and registrations will be open till 10 January 2023. UPSC will publish the NDA 2 2023 notification on 17 May 2023 and registrations will be open till 06 June 2023. As we all know that NDA 1 2023 exam will be conducted on 16 April 2023 and NDA 2 2023 exam will be conducted on 03 September 2023. Candidates who are preparing for the NDA 2023 Exam can find the important details related to NDA 2023 exams below.
Also Read: NDA 1 2023 Notification And Exam Date
Exercise Pitch Black 2022 is the most important International Engagement activity for the Royal Australian Air Force. Forces from a wide range of partner and allied nations take part, building and improving military relationships at all levels.
Exercises like Exercise Pitch Black are very important to make sure that the Air Force is always ready to help when the Australian Government needs it. The Air Force’s ability to do operations is directly helped by the training and combining of forces that happens during this exercise.
Exercise Pitch Black is a chance to test and improve how well our forces work together by using one of the largest training airspace areas in the world. It includes a number of realistic, simulated threats that can be found in a modern battle-space environment.
Up to 2500 people and up to 100 planes from all over the world will take part in the exercise. This includes people from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea will be fully taking part for the first time, which is a big deal.
Exercises like “Pitch Black” show how important Australia’s strong relationships are and how much we care about regional security and making friends all over the Indo-Pacific region.
As a way of saying thank you for your support, we are happy to keep up the tradition of a flypast and handling display at Mindil Beach and an Open Day at RAAF Base Darwin, where you can see some of the capabilities of the participating Air Forces for yourself.
The exercise will also help an International Observer Group programme that is happening at the same time. This will give foreign forces a chance to see how Australia plans and carries out big activities.
Up to about 100 planes will take part in the exercise, which will involve flying both during the day and at night. There won’t be a big picture plan for the exercise. Each mission will be carried out as a separate series with its own training goals.
Through Exercise Pitch Black, the RAAF will show how committed it is to building professionalism and improving military relationships so that air operations with regional and partner nations can be done in a safe and effective way.
The exercise will improve regional security by making it easier for countries to work together and understand each other.
In the Northern Territory and Queensland, especially at RAAF Base Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal, there will be Pitch Black exercises. This year, the exercise will also take place at the RAAF Base Amberley, which is near Ipswich.
From August 19 to September 8, 2022, Exercise Pitch Black will take place. A few days before the exercise starts, planes and people will start to arrive. For another drill, some planes and people will stay in the NT.
Indian Army has published the JAG 29 Merit List for both men and women courses scheduled to commence at OTA Chennai from Oct 2022 onwards.
For the JAG-29 Men course, a total of 11 candidates are recommended by the SSB interview board.
For the JAG-29 women course, a total of (yet to be published) female candidates are recommended by the SSB interview board.
For JAG 29 total notified vacancies for men are 06 and for women, it is 03.
JAG entry aka Judge Advocate General is a special entry for the Law Graduates, there is no written exam conducted in this entry and candidates are directly shortlisted for the SSB interview based on their graduation. If you are preparing for the JAG SSB interview, you can enroll in our Live SSB Course now.
As per the official website of the Indian army, joining letters will be issued to the candidates based on their order of merit and vacancies.
JAG 29 Merit List Women Topper
AIR 1 Arshia Madhok
AIR 2 Chahat Jindal
AIR 3 Shashi Kiran
AIR 4 Riya Singh
AIR 5 Neha Rathore
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces. It is where cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force train together before going to their own service academies for pre-commissioning training. The NDA is in Khadakwasla, which is near Pune in the state of Maharashtra. So, let’s talk about what you need to do to get into the National Defence Academy in 2023.
NDA 1 2023 Exam Dates: UPSC will publish the NDA 1 2023 notification and important dates. Let’s have a look at the schedule for NDA 1 2023 exam.
Also Read: NDA 1 2023 Notification And Exam Date [Out Now]
| NDA 1 2023 EVENTS | IMPORTANT DATES |
| Notification Release date | 21 December 2022 |
| NDA 1 2023 Application Start | 21 December 2022 |
| NDA 1 2023 Apply Last Date | 10 January 2023 |
| Release of Admit card | Before 3 weeks of exam |
| NDA 1 2023 Exam date | 16 April 2023 (SUNDAY) |
| Declaration of result | May – June 2023 |
| NDA 1 2023 SSB Interview Dates | Enroll In NDA 1 2023 SSB Interview Course |
NDA 2 2023 Exam Dates: UPSC will publish the NDA 2 2023 notification and important dates. Let’s have a look at the schedule for NDA 2 2023 exam.
| NDA 2 2023 EVENTS | IMPORTANT DATES |
| Notification Release date | 17 May 2023 |
| NDA 2 2023 Application Start | 17 May 2023 |
| NDA 2 2023 Apply Last Date | 06 June 2023 |
| Release of Admit card | Before 3 weeks of exam |
| NDA 2 2023 Exam date | 03 Sep 2023 (SUNDAY) |
| Declaration of result | Oct – Nov 2023 |
| NDA 2 2023 SSB Interview Dates | Enroll In NDA 2 2023 SSB Interview Course |
| NDA 2 2023 Merit List | June 2024 |
Training Period :
For Army Wing Cadets :
3 years at NDA + 1 year at IMA, Dehradun
For Air-Force Wing Cadets:
3 years at NDA + 1.5 year at AFA, Dundigal
For Naval Wing Cadets:
3 years at NDA + 1 year at INA, Ezhimala.
Cadets are offered one of BA, BSC or B.Tech in various streams as per their service.
The process to join is Written Exam->SSB Interview->Medical Tests->Final Merit Lists.
Let’s deep dive into the process
Also Read: NDA Exam 2023 Age Limits – Who Can Apply For NDA 1 2023 And NDA 2 2023
Eligibility:
Age Group– 16.5-19.5 years (at the time course commences)
Education– Completed class XII or studying in class XII (and can get their marksheets prior to commencement of course) . Candidates who opt for Air Force or Navy as first choice must have taken Physics, Chemistry and Maths amongst the subjects in class XII while for Army wing candidates of any stream can apply subject to their passing marks.
If you are preparing for the NDA 1 2023 and NDA 2 2023 written exam and SSB interview, you can check SSBCrackExams online courses and mock tests.
Filling of application form :
Candidates will have to fill to fill the application form available on the website
There will be two parts :
Part 1: Registration where you will have to fill personal particulars, qualifications, preferences for choice of service . Fill the e-mail id and phone number which is permanently with you as only this e-mail id will be used while creating id on joinindianarmy website for SSB Interview. After you fill the part -I a registration ID will be allotted to you and also will be sent to you through your mail and phone number, note it down.
Part II: Log in with the registration ID and complete the fee payment. Then continue to choose your examination centre. After that upload your identity proof(one you used while registering), latest photo and signature in the format asked.
After the complete process is over print the slip for future references.
Written Exam
There will be two exams
120 Questions of 2.5 marks each
Correct response +2.5 , Wrong Response -0.83, No response +0
Syllabus : Complete NCERT Syllabus till class XII plus some additional chapters like binary numbers, etc( for complete syllabus refer to UPSC notification)
Comprises of two parts totalling to 150 questions of 4 marks each
Correct response +4 , Wrong Response -1.33, No response +0
Parts:
Tips for Written Exam:
Result of written exam and SSB call-up letter:
Result of written exam is released by UPSC on its website through a pdf which contains the name and roll number of candidates. Succesful candidates who have cleared the exam for first time need to register through their e-mail id(used while filling the form) on joinindianarmy portal within two weeks of declaration of result. It is mandatory for the candidate to register himself otherwise he will not get his SSB call-up.
On this portal will be the allocation of SSB Centres and a week’s time will be allotted to the candidates for selection of selection of SSB dates. If candidate doesn’t choose a date the System will allocate a random date.
After selection of dates usually call-up letters are sent to candidates by post.
But nowadays except SCS Allahabad none of the SSBs do so. Instead candidates are advised to download the common call-up letter available in downloads section of joinindianarmy website.
Candidates are advised to go through the call-up letter religiously and first arrange all the requisite documents and dress/uniform as given in call-up letter.
How to prepare for the NDA Exam?
SSB Interview
SSB interview is a two stage process
Stage -1(Day-1)
After document verification comprises of two tests
Results will be announced after candidates and candidates who make it will stay for stage -2 ending with conference on 5th day and rest will be dropped at the gates.
As stage -II is quite a big process to explain here candidates can refer to 5 Days Complete SSB Interview Procedure: Everything You Need To Know
For preparation candidates can get SSB Online Course for all tests from SSBCrackExams.
As you saw in blog I referred above that candidates who get recommended stay for medicals and of those who opted for Flying branch of IAF first appear for CPSS then their medicals take place.
Medicals:
A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board undergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers. Only those candidates are admitted to the academy who are declared fit by the Medical Board. However the candidates declared unfit are intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure for request for an Appeal Medical Board also intimated to the candidate. Candidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board are intimated about the provision of Review Medical Board.
Final Merit List :
UPSC will release final merit lists as per aggregate of marks obtained in written exam and SSB Interview. This list will contain name of all those candidates who were recommended by the SSBs.
Joining Letters:
The academy will issue joining letters as per the merit list only to those candidates who are medically fit.
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Today, we will learn about the Indian Air Force Helicopter Training School (HTS) Hakimpet and how to join. If you want to become a pilot in the Indian Air Force, you should read this article all the way to the end to learn more about the organisation.
The Indian Air Force’s Helicopter Training School is in Hyderabad (HTS). It began at Air Force Station Palam on April 2, 1962. It is one of the biggest helipads in the IAF.
The largest helicopter unit and alma mater of all Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter pilots, Helicopter Training School (HTS), recently celebrated its diamond jubilee at Air Force Station Hakimpet in Hyderabad on April 3, 2022.
The Helicopter Training School also trains pilots for the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and other allied nations in addition to training helicopter pilots for the Air Force.
There are around 40 different types of helicopters at the Air Force Station Hakimpet Helicopter Training School, and on average, 15 to 20 helicopters fly every day to train officers. Helicopter pilots from the United States and friendly other nations can get initial training at the Helicopter Training School.
It also continues to be the first to respond to natural disasters in the country’s southern latitudes. HTS airdropped food and other crucial supplies during flood relief efforts in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Now let us come to the main question, which is How to join Helicopter Training School!
Indian Army recruitment authority conducts many exams such as CDSE, AFCAT, and NDA. It also conducts exams for NCC entry level depending upon your qualifications and age. The notifications of this exam are released after a definite period. In the case of AFCAT- Air Force Common Admission Test, it is conducted twice a year to recruit the best candidates for different posts in Indian Air Force.
Various recruitment levels are conducted by Indian Air Force once the candidates crack the qualifying exams. Medical examinations and interviews are some of those processes.
After completing the above processes, the selected candidates will be given various posts, technical and non – technical depending upon their rank and selection. If they are selected for the flying branch, then they will be finally sent to the Helicopter Training School (HTS), Hakimpet.
There the candidates will undergo training in flying excellency to be further made capable to excel in the war fields.
Above, we have discussed the basic information about the Helicopter Training School, Hakimpet. We also came to know about the historical background and its significance. Moreover, we also discussed the process through which a candidate can take admitted there. Hope this article has been helpful to you! Follow SSBCrackExams for more such articles.
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To mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces ‘Garud’ Commandos, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on 03 Sep 2022 at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar.
Air Vice Marshal Rakesh Sinha AVSM Â Â Assistant Chief of the Air Staff Operations (Offensive), Air Headquarters was the Chief Guest of the event. He reviewed the parade. Wing Commander Trilok Sharma, Commandant of Garud Regimental Training Centre received the Chief Guest.
The Chief Guest congratulated the Garuds on successful passing out from the Garud Regimental Training Centre. While addressing the young commandos, he emphasised the importance of training and honing of Special Forces skills to keep pace with the changing security scenario.
He presented Maroon Beret, Garud Proficiency Badge and Special Forces Tabs to the successful Garud trainees and gave away trophies to the meritorious passing out trainees. The best all-rounder trophy was presented to LAC Jondhale S Balasaheb.
As part of the ceremony, the ‘Garuds’ demonstrated Combat Firing Skill, Hostage Rescue, Firing Drill, Assault Explosives, Obstacle Crossing Drill, Wall Climbing, Slithering, Rappelling and Military Martial Arts.
The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade is a moment of pride and achievement for the young Garuds passing out as it marks the culmination of a very demanding training; their transformation into ‘Young Special Forces Operators’ and joining the elite force to serve this country even at the cost of their life.
A ceremonial parade was held at Officers Training College, Army Medical Corps Centre and college, Lucknow on conclusion of MOBC-239 on 5 Sep 2022. The course comprised of 118 officers, including 27 lady officers, with Tri Services representation.
