A new Indian Navy ensign was revealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi during the commissioning of the nation’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.
Nishaan was the brand-new naval pennant unveiled on Friday. The Indian Emblem was displayed at the intersection of the two red stripes on the previous Navy ensign, which also had the tricolour in the canton and horizontal and vertical red stripes.
The colonial era is where the Indian Navy got its start. According to material posted on a website for the Indian Navy, the naval force was renamed the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) on October 2, 1934, with its headquarters at Bombay (now Mumbai).
The Royal Indian Navy was split into the Royal Indian Navy and the Royal Pakistan Navy following the partition of India.
The term “Royal” was eliminated when India became a Republic on January 26, 1950, and it was renamed the Indian Navy.
Following Independence in 1947, the tricolour took the place of the Union Jack in the canton. The red horizontal and vertical stripes, which represent the Cross of Saint George and are reminiscent of colonial times, are likely to be removed from the new ensign’s design.
This article will be beneficial for those candidates who have their SSB/AFSB in the near future and they have lost their “Original Admit card”. Documentation is the first step by any SSB/AFSB board and if the candidate is not in the possession of the original documents he/she will then be sent back without any travelling allowances.
I am providing this affidavit’s Performa in case any candidate has lost his original admit card.
This affidavit assures that you are the person who has appeared in the examination and that all the details on the admit card are true to your knowledge, and you should be allowed to appear in the screening test.
I, __________________________ S/o, D/o _______________________ aged ________ Years R/o ______________________ occupation ________________ solemnly on oath and affirmation declare as under:
I appeared for AFCAT 2 2013 held on 25th in the month of August and year of 2013 with Afcat number 136716 in Air force school Lodhi Road.
That the original admit card issued to me by the Board of AFCAT, has been lost by me and, in spite of my best efforts, I am unable to trace it and it is beyond recovery. If it is traced in the future, I shall submit it to the Board.
I declare that I was the one who appeared in the exam and I was the one who has given the examination I am hereby making the declaration as required by the AFSB.
In your process of documentation, the first thing required is your AFCATAdmit Card. You can not appear for the AFSB interview if you are not in the possession of your AFCAT admit card. But you will need the following documents in that case –
Proof of an FIR filed in the police station nearest to your place or wherever you have lost it.
An Affidavit for the same
Valid ID proof to prove your identity
In the call letter of SSB/AFSB, it is clearly mentioned, “In case Original Admit Card is not available with the candidate, he/she is to furnish an affidavit stating the valid reasons. The reason also needs to be supported by documents like Copy of FIR in case of loss/theft of the same”
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The unfortunate loss of Naib Subedar Harbir Singh, Sena Medal, 23 PARA (SF), in the line of duty in a tragic accident yesterday – 29 August 2022 at Leh.
Remember the Indian Brave Paratrooper and his service to the Nation.
General Manoj Pande #COAS & All Ranks of #IndianArmy express profound grief on the unfortunate demise of Subedar Haribir Singh in the line of duty at #Leh & offer deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
Lt Gen Y Dimri, GOC-in-C & all ranks #SuryaCommand express heartfelt condolences on the unfortunate demise of Nb Sub Haribir Singh, SM in the line of duty. We salute the indomitable courage of the brave paratrooper & stand by the family in this hour of grief.
General Manoj Pande #COAS & All Ranks of #IndianArmy express profound grief on the unfortunate demise of Subedar Haribir Singh in the line of duty at #Leh & offer deepest condolences to the bereaved family. https://t.co/29z2vVQxCh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present a new Naval Ensign (Nishaan) for the Indian Navy on Friday in Kochi during the commissioning of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, Vikrant.
According to a statement made by the Prime Minister’s Office, the new ensign would “eradicate the colonial history… befitting the rich maritime legacy of India.”
When India became a republic on January 26, 1950, the Navy Crest and flags were changed to show that India was now its own country. The Red St. George’s Cross was a part of the flag that was left over from the British. In the top left corner of the flag, the Union Jack was replaced by the Tricolor.
The Red St. George’s Cross was kept until August 15, 2001, when it was replaced with a Navy blue Indian Navy crest.
In 2004, the St. George’s Cross was brought back, but this time it had the Ashoka symbol in the middle. The Naval crest was taken off. Under the Ashok Emblem, the national motto “Satyameva Jayate” was added in 2014 at the direction of the Union Home Ministry.
The Navy’s current flag is the one that was chosen in 2014. The Ashoka symbol and the words “Satyameva Jayate” are on a white flag with red horizontal and vertical stripes that represent the Cross of Saint George. The tricolour is in the upper right corner.
BIG: On Sept 2, PM @NarendraModi to unveil the @IndianNavy’s new ensign, which will shed the red ‘Cross of St George’, a relic of India’s colonial past. Apart from a brief period between 2001-04, the colonial cross has been a fixture in the naval ensign. pic.twitter.com/jqLRdN7ehE
TATA Motors Defence Solutions, based in India, developed a brand new 4×4 light patrol vehicle called the LAMV (Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicle) in collaboration with Supacat, based in the United Kingdom.
The public first had access to the LAMV at the 2014 Defexpo defence expo in India. The LAMV can be successfully operated thanks to its cutting-edge observation, monitoring, and communication systems.
Modern tactical technology will be equipped with the necessary operational set-up to manage engagements on any surface including urban warfare. The contemporary, modularly built 44 LAMV will have the “stretch potential” to accommodate required adjustments and preserve functional superiority throughout the course of its service life.
Its indigenization mostly accounts for its low life cycle cost. With the existing standard vehicular aggregates, all major subsystems are interchangeable.
Armament
At Defexpo, a 12.7mm machine gun-equipped open-top turret located on top of the crew compartment was installed on the 4×4 LAMV. Additionally, the roof has a single hatch. A full complement of weapon stations and smoke grenade launchers are available for the 4×4 LAMC. The turret includes a 360° manual azimuth movement and NIJ (National Institute of Justice Ratings for Body Armor) class III ballistic protection for the front and side of the shooter. This armour, which is typically hard or semi-rigid in structure, defends against 7.62mm full-metal jacketed bullets (designated M80 by the US military), which have nominal masses of 9.7 g (150 gr.) and hit at a speed of 838 m/s (2,750 ft/s) or less.
Along with Level I through IIIA threats, it also offers defence against 223 Remington (5.56mm FMJ), 30 Carbine FMJ, and 12-gauge rifled slugs. Level III body armour is obviously only meant to be used in tactical circumstances where the threat requires such defence, such as barricade encounters employing sporting rifles.
Design And Protection
With a 1.5 Ton payload, the 4×4 LAMV has an 8 Ton GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight). Six people, including the staff, can sit there (Commander and Driver). Better internal volume is made possible by the front engine, ergonomically designed dashboard, and equipment panel. The monocoque composite material pod and full length high hardness steel bottom V Hull for blast protection are integrated into the 4×4 LAMV to safeguard the crew. For easier usability, the POD is side-tillable. Due to its ballistic hull design, unique armour protection, and rapid mobility, it provides the greatest level of survivability in high threat scenarios. For different levels of protection, see Stanag II (a) and (b) for blast protection and Stanag II for ballistic protection.
Accessories
The driver and commander display units are provided for the crew in the pod, and there are provisions for integrating the electro optical system, radio, GPS, and driver assistance camera. These units are conveniently integrated on the dashboard. It has a cutting-edge ruggedized navigation unit with a GPS system and an Inertial positioning system in case the GPS is unavailable. The LAMV additionally has CCD cameras, Thermal Imagers, and Laser Range Finder devices with detection ranges of up to 10 km, recognition ranges of up to 6 km, and identification ranges of up to 3.5 km. Depending on the needs of the customer, the 4×4 LAMV can be fitted with an AFDSS (Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System). At Defexpo 2014, a telescopic pole with surveillance systems mounted at the back of the 4×4 LAMV was installed.
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Let us know about AWACS and AEW&C before we learn how they vary. Oncoming projectiles, ships, vehicles, and aircraft can all be quickly and accurately detected using an aerial radar system known as an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C).
It must perform command and control tasks for the warzone during air conflict by coordinating the attacks of fighter aircraft.
The aerial confrontations between India and Pakistan in February 2019 saw the first known aerial engagement in which both opposing forces utilised Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.
India deployed the A-50I Phalcon and DRDO Netra, and Pakistan used the Saab 2000.
General Overview
The AEW&C units are equipped to monitor both air and ground targets. Similar to ground-based radar, the onboard radars are capable of tracking and detecting aircraft at a vast distance when flying at a high altitude. Additionally, it has the ability to tell friendly from hostile targets. It can be spotted by the enemy just as ground-based radars, however AEW&C aircrafts are less susceptible to counterattacks because of their mobility.
IAF’s Netra airborne early warning (AEW) jet
Both offensive and defensive missions use AEW&C aircraft. Along with being a highly mobile and potent radar platform, it serves as a combat information centre for air units trained by NATO and the US.
Through the creation of the Chain Home, a ground-based early warning radar that could be mounted on an aircraft, the AEW&C was initially developed in the 1930s. It was used to shield long-range German bombers and fighter ships from the British Isles’ North West approaches during World War II.
Phalcon – Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)
The following are the different types of airborne early warning and control systems:
1. Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS): Boeing manufactures a particular system with a rotating radome known as a “rotodome” that includes radar from Westinghouse, which is now Northrop Grumman. The Boeing E-3 Sentry (Boeing 707) or, more recently, the Boeing E-767 (Boeing 767), which is solely flown by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, are both equipped with it.
Being the first AEW to use a pulse-Doppler radar, AWACS represented a significant advancement in capability when it first entered service. This allowed it to track targets that would otherwise be lost in ground clutter.
2 . E-2 Hawkeye: An AEW aircraft with a unique design was the E-2 Hawkeye. When it first entered service in 1965, it had a number of technical problems that led to a cancellation that was later reversed.
Following measures to increase reliability, such as the replacement of the original rotary drum computer used to process radar data with a Litton L-304 digital computer, procurement has since begun.
The new AN/APY-9 radar is a feature of the most recent E-2 variant, the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. Fighter-sized stealth aircraft, which are often tuned to high frequencies like Ka, Ku, X, C, and portions of the S-bands, may be detectable by the APY-9 radar. UHF radars have always had resolution and detection difficulties that rendered them useless for precise targeting and fire control;
3 . Beriev A-50: Approximately 15 to 20 Beriev A-50 and A-50U “Shmel” aircraft are currently being used by the Russian Air Force in the AEW role. The “Mainstay” has a huge non-rotating disc radome on the back fuselage and is based on the Ilyushin Il-76 airframe. These took the place of the 12 Tupolev Tu-126 that had served in that capacity.
AWACS In The IAF
A study of the specifications for creating an airborne early warning and control system was started in 2003 by the Indian Air Force and the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Three AWACs, dubbed Netra, were given by DRDO to the IAF in 2015, each equipped with an advanced Indian AESA radar system that was mounted on a Brazilian Embraer EMB-145 airframe. Netra provides a 240-degree airspace coverage.
For extended monitoring periods, the Emb-145 also possesses air-to-air refuelling capability. The IAF also uses three Israeli EL/W-2090 systems, the first of which was delivered on May 25, 2009, and placed aboard Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft. Based on the Airbus A330 airframe, the DRDO suggested a more sophisticated AWACS with a greater range and 360-degree coverage similar to the Phalcon system.
Netra AEWC and Phalcon AWACS getting refuelled in-flight.
What Distinguishes AWACS From AEW&C?
Although AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) refers to a specific system installed in the E-3 and Japanese Boeing E-767 AEW&C airframes, it is also used as a generalised synonym for AEW&C.
Both AWACS and AEW&C are aircraft radars that are used to cover enemy territory.
However, AWACS technology is more sophisticated than AEW&C technology. For instance, AEW&C, which India independently created, has a 270° rotation capability, whereas AWACS, which India currently imports from Israel, does not. Phalcon is its name, and it can rotate 360 degrees. AWACS certainly has a wider coverage area in this manner. Additionally, it is said that AWACS is more durable and long-lasting than AEW&C.
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Fighter planes are the most important part of any air defence system. There are many different types of fighter planes, such as the F-35, F-22 Raptor, Sukhoi-30, etc. In this article, we’ll talk about and compare two of these advanced fighter planes: the Sukhoi 30 and the Sukhoi MKI30, both of which are used by the Indian Air Force.
Sukhoi Su-30
The Sukhoi Su-30 is a twin-engine, two-seat supermaneuverable fighter aircraft developed in the Soviet Union by Russia’s Sukhoi Aviation Corporation. It is a multi-role fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and air interdiction missions. Its NATO reporting name is Flanker -C/H/G.
The Sukhoi 30 was started as an internal pro-development project under the parent project of Sukhoi 27. The Russian Defence Ministry gave it an official identification in the year 1996.
Two different version branches of the Su-30 are produced by rival companies, KnAAPO and the Irkut Corporation, both of which are part of the Sukhoi aerospace group.
The Su-30MKK and Su-30MK2 are made by KnAAPO and were initially marketed to China, but were later purchased by Indonesia, Uganda, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
It has its operational history in Russia obviously, India, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.
The Indian Case and Sukhoi Su-30
In 1994, the Indian Air Force first discussed purchasing a new fighter. After a year, Sukhoi Design Bureau began developing a new fighter based on the Su-30 design, which eventually underwent modifications to become the Su-30MK (Modernizirovannyi Kommercheskiy – Modernized Commercial) and ultimately the Su-30MKI (Modernizirovannyi Kommercheskiy Indiski – Modernized Commercial Indian).
At the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) production facility in Nashik, a contract worth more than $US3 billion for the licence production of 140 Su-30MKI fighters was signed on December 28 as part of the partnership between Russia and India. Later, as part of a Russian-Indian cooperation agreement, India bought more Sukhoi-30s from Russia.
Recently, in 2020, India finalized the decision of buying 12 additional Su-30MKIs after the India-China clashes raised tensions on the borders. Overall, in the Indian Case, Sukhoi-30 is the backbone of Indian Air Defence.
Let us look at the specifications of the Sukhoi 30.
Sukhoi Su-30Specification
Crew
2
Length:
21.935 m
Wingspan
14.7 m
Height
6.36 m
Empty weight
17,700 kg
Max takeoff weight
34,500 kg
Fuel capacity:
9,400 kg
Gross weight
24,900 kg
Maximum speed
Mach 2
Range
3,000 km
Sukhoi Su-30MKI
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin jet multirole air superiority fighter developed by Russia’s Sukhoi and built under licence by India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). A variant of the Sukhoi Su-30, it is a heavy, all-weather, long-range fighter. Its NATO reporting name is Flanker H.
After India and Russia agreed to a 2000 manufacturing agreement for 140 Su-30 fighter planes, work on the variant began. In 2002, the Indian Air Force received the first Su-30MKI variant built in Russia, and in 2004, the IAF accepted the first Su-30MKI variant made in India.
The plane is built to Indian requirements and includes Indian electronics and avionics, as well as French and Israeli subsystems.
Its capabilities are comparable to those of the Sukhoi Su-35, with which it shares many design cues and parts.
Beginning in 1995, Sukhoi Corporation of Russia designed the Su-30MKI, and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited of India constructed it under licence (HAL).
The Su-30MKI, which is more sophisticated than the Su-30MK and the Chinese Su-30MKK/MK2. The Sukhoi-MKI30 has derived its features from the Sukhoi Su-27 and also combines technologies from the Su-37 demonstrator and Su-30 programme.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in October 2000 to licence the production of 140 Su-30MKIs in India, and a formal technology transfer agreement was inked in December 2000 at the Irkutsk aircraft facility in Russia. Of the 272 aircraft that the Indian Air Force (IAF) had ordered, 50 were to be delivered by Russia between 2002–2004 and 2007. At HAL’s Indian facilities, the remaining 222 planes had to be manufactured in 2004 under licence.
India made the decision to acquire 21 MiG-29s and 12 additional Su-30MKI aircraft in June 2020. The Su-30MKI order is intended to make up for losses resulting from collisions, in order to keep the authorized strength of 272 Su-30MKIs.
Upgrades
In 2004, India and Russia agreed to collaborate on the domestic production of the Novator K-100 missile, which is used with the Su-30MKI to take down C4ISTAR and AEW&C aircraft. India has thought about incorporating an air-launched version of the nuclear-capable Nirbhay, despite the fact that it was not primarily intended to carry nuclear or strategic warheads.
Operations
The IAF frequently deploys MKIs in bilateral and multinational air drills. In October 2006, India practised against Tornado ADVs of the Royal Air Force. The IAF heavily utilized its Su-30MKI aircraft during this, which was the first significant bilateral aerial exercise with a foreign air force. During the Indra-Dhanush exercise with the Euro fighter Typhoon of the Royal Air Force in July 2007, the Indian Air Force fielded the Su-30MKI.
Even Sukhoi MKI30 has been used significantly in the Balakot airstrike. Let us look at the specifications of the Sukhoi MKI 30.
Su-30MKISpecification
Crew
2
Length:
21.935 m
Wingspan
14.7 m
Height
6.36 m
Empty weight
18,400 kg
Max takeoff weight
38,800 kg
Fuel capacity:
9,640 kg
Gross weight
26,090 kg
Maximum speed
Mach 2.0
Range
3,000 km
Differences Between Sukhoi -30 And Sukhoi MKI30
The Indian version of the Sukhoi has advanced Israeli avionics and electronic warfare systems, making them different from the standard SU-30s. Additionally, the SU-30 MKI has a variety of missiles in its armoury, including the Russian origin R73/77 and locally developed Astra and BrahMos missiles.
The Maximum takeoff weight of the Sukhoi MKI30 is more than the traditional Sukhoi 30. Its fuel capacity is more than Sukhoi 30 which is again an advancement. The Sukhoi MKI30 has all the features that give India an upper hand over any other aircraft of the Sukhoi family. Also, the upcoming moderations in the Sukhoi MKI 30 aircraft will make it far superior to any other aircraft.
Hope this article has helped you in enhancing your knowledge about aircraft.
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Many people consider Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” to be a valuable resource for life lessons as well as a “bible” for the battlefield.
Life itself is a perpetual battle to, if not maintain dominance, then at the very least get through each day’s difficulties while making the most of our resources.
The Art of War, subject to individual interpretation, can be a tremendous source of inspiration and direction for the defence aspirants.
Here are some important lessons you may apply to your personal life, career, and search for self-improvement from The Art of War.
It is possible that reading Sun Tzu’s book will have a profound impact on your life if you are able to internalise the wisdom contained within it.
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After 2,500 years since its initial publication by Sun Tze (also known as Sunzi), a strategist who most likely existed during the Spring and Autumn Period (776-471 BCE), “The Art of War” continues to be one of the most well-known military texts in the world.
1. “Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”
2. “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.”
3. “Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
4. “Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.”
5. “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.”
6. “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.”
7. “The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.”
8. “There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.”
9. “Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.”
Hello, everyone! I am Divya Dhayal and I am here today to share my success story in which I cracked my SSB at the very first attempt.
I am from a defence background as my father is in the Indian Army and he has always encouraged and supported me to make my dream come true. I took CDS OTA 2 2021 exam and appeared for my SSB at SSB Bhopal. I took AFCAT exams as well before but I didn’t appear for my SSB Interview. From my early childhood I have been inspired by my father and the army environment I grew up in, and since then I have always wanted to join the Indian Army.
I am an international athlete and I have won medals in the World Championship, World Cup, Asia Cup, and other international tournaments in the field of Archery. So this sportsmanship and the sheer performance under pressure in Archery have taught me a lot in life and these have come in very handily to me when I appeared for my SSB Interview.
Another important thing that really helped me in SSB was planning and organization skills which not only helped me to complete all of my psychological tests and other tasks in SSB but also helped me in dividing my daily routine among my college studies, sports and preparation for both my written and SSB interview. I did a lot of self-introspection and took help from my father who also had the experience of appearing in SSB interview. I prepared my current affairs knowledge from SSBCrackExams Daily & defence current affairs live classes which take place everyday and most importantly, from Monthly Current & Defence Affairs, s much so that I didn’t even read newspapers.
I performed all my SSB tasks really well and had a good bonding with all my group members. My physical and mental stamina, all thanks to my passion and interest in sports, was up to the mark throughout the SSB interview.
Divya Dhayal CDS 2 2021 written and SSB interview marks
My personal interview questions were all about me, my studies, my hobbies, my family, current affairs, my reasons of choosing defence over professional sports, and quite surprisingly I didn’t get a single question on Archery, which was quite contrary to my expectations.
When I saw my result and my All India Ranking (2nd position) I was shocked, since I didn’t prepare deliberately for the AIR. I just thought that I needed to get in the merit. But when I saw my rank and my success, I was quite very happy. My parents are happier and I want to thank both my parents for supporting and encouraging me, especially my mom, with whom I practised all my GD, lecturette and even mock Personal Interview.
So, I think that it’s not because I have got extraordinary achievements in sports, I have been able to clear my SSB. I think anybody can do it, if you do more smart work than hard work, with proper planning and execution. I think, SSB is not about a preparation for a day or a month or a year, it’s more of a preparation for and through a lifetime, SSB is you!
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