Continuing the development of Artillery Rocket Systems, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired extended range version of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) on 24th and 25th June 2021 at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
Twenty-five Enhanced Pinaka Rockets were launched in quick succession against targets at different ranges. All the mission objectives were met during the launches. The enhanced range version of Pinaka Rocket System can destroy targets at distances up to 45 kms.
All the flight articles were tracked by Range instruments including Telemetry, Radar and Electro Optical Tracking System deployed by ITR & Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE).
The rocket system has been developed jointly by Pune based Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) with manufacturing support from M/s Economic Explosives Limited, Nagpur. The development of Enhanced Pinaka system was taken up to achieve longer range performance.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO and the Industry on the successful launch of Enhanced Pinaka Rockets. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy commended the efforts of the teams involved in the successful trials.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired enhanced range versions of indigenously developed 122mm Caliber Rocket from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) on June 25, 2021 at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. Four enhanced range version of 122mm rockets were test fired with full instrumentation and they met the complete mission objectives. These rockets have been developed for Army applications and can destroy targets up to 40 km.
All the flight articles were tracked by Range instruments, including Telemetry, Radar and Electro Optical Tracking System deployed by ITR and Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE).
The rocket systems have been developed jointly by Pune-based Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) with manufacturing support from M/s Economic Explosives Limited, Nagpur. This enhanced rocket system would replace the existing 122mm Grad rockets.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO and the Industry on the successful launch of 122mm Caliber Rocket. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy commended the efforts of the teams involved in successful trials.
My name was called chest no . 6 and I was shocked …….yes I finally made it. Hello friends myself Ritik from Hisar and got recommended for TES 45 from Kapurthala in my 4th attempt, I was screened out thrice but with consistency but this doesn’t make me hopeless. I introspected myself once twice thrice and many times. I always wished to clear the SSB process but never tried to enjoy the wonderful process. This time I enjoyed it and made it.
I am very grateful to SSBCRACK for their quality OIR and PPDT practice sets which helped me to get screened in easily this time. These OIR sets provided me the best questions in which most were asked in my SSB. I attempted all the OIR confidently and I was pretty sure that more than 95 percent were correct. I spoke confidently in my PPDT among a group of 20 students and after all this, a positive sound was coming about my selection from myself. I waited for the result of day 1 and my name was called.
I was very happy and enjoyed the whole process happily and on the conference day, I was asked many questions related to my hobbies and personal life. I answered them confidently and waited after that. The officer came with a file in one hand and called chest no.6. This was the life-changing moment of my life.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on June 24, 2021 to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure development under ‘Project Seabird’. Accompanied by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Shri Rajnath Singh undertook an aerial survey of the Project Area and Sites before arriving at the INS Kadamba Heli Pad. The visiting dignitaries were received by Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar and Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area, Rear Admiral Mahesh Singh.
The Raksha Mantri inspected the ongoing works at the Naval Base and received on-site briefings including capability demonstration at the Shiplift Tower. He also undertook a tour of the Naval Harbour and reviewed the marine works/infrastructure being developed as part of Project Seabird Phase II A as also operationalisation of Piers. Shri Rajnath Singh visited the newly-constructed Sailors Married Accommodation which incorporates advanced features for water efficiency, handling of house-hold waste, energy efficiency and provides environment-friendly houses.
Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with Project Seabird Contactors & Engineers and Officers, Sailors & Civilians of Karwar Naval Base. In his address, he expressed satisfaction at the progress of works being carried out under ‘Project Seabird’. He hoped that after the completion of the project, the Kawar Naval Base would become Asia’s largest Naval base which would further bolster the operational readiness of the Armed Forces and help in augmenting trade, economy & humanitarian aid operations.
The Raksha Mantri complimented the Indian Navy for being a strong arm of the Armed Forces that is making an invaluable contribution towards maritime and national security, besides strengthening India’s position at the strategic as well as diplomatic & commercial levels. He stated that the Navy is successfully discharging its duties of protecting the country, which through its coastline of more than 7,500 kms, about 1,300 islands and an exclusive economic zone of 2.5 million sq kms, is playing a crucial role in the development of the world. Shri Rajnath Singh added that the Navy is continuously strengthening India’s relations with its maritime neighbours with focus on ‘SAGAR’ (Security & Growth for All in Region) envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He also praised the role of Indian Navy during Goa Liberation War of 1961 and the 1971 Indo-Pak war among others.
Shri Rajnath Singh lauded the efforts of Indian Navy for providing humanitarian assistance to not just the country, but the world, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “From rescuing stranded Indian nationals from affected countries to ferrying in critical equipment, including oxygen cylinders, from abroad, Indian Navy has worked tirelessly in the fight against COVID-19. It also extended assistance to various countries,” he said.
The Raksha Mantri also highlighted some of the reforms undertaken by the Government to further strengthen the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces, including appointment of Chief of Defence Staff and setting up of Department of Military Affairs in Ministry of Defence. He also listed out a number of initiatives taken by the Government to promote self reliance in defence manufacturing. The initiatives include allocation of 64 per cent of modernisation funds under capital acquisition budget for 2021-22 for domestic procurement; changes in Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 and increase in FDI limit in the defence sector to 74 per cent.
On the efforts to boost self reliance in Indian Navy, Shri Rajnath Singh said more than two-thirds of Navy’s modernisation budget has been spent on indigenous procurement in the last five financial years. Lauding Navy’s commitment towards ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’, he stated that out of the 48 ships and submarines, 46 are being inducted through indigenous construction. The Raksha Mantri described Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant as a shining example of Navy’s self-reliance efforts. He said the commissioning of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant will be a momentous occasion in the history of Indian defence as it is coinciding with the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. He expressed confidence that Indian Navy will become one of the top three Navies in the world in the coming years and continue to play a crucial role in protecting the nation.
Indian Army has published the JAG 26 Merit List for both men and women courses scheduled to commence at OTA Chennai from April 2021 onwards. For the JAG-26 Men course, a total of 9 candidates are recommended by the SSB interview board. For the JAG-26 women course, a total of 33 female candidates are recommended by the SSB interview board. For JAG 26 total notified vacancies for men are 05 and for women, it is 03.
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.
Hello aspirants, I am Tushar Malik from Chandigarh. I am a Civil Engineering graduate from CCET, Panjab University, Chandigarh. I was recommended for Pilot (MR) in the Indian Navy in my first attempt through INET entry, and I also got merit in for the same. I will be joining the academy soon for my training. Here is a short recap of my journey of clearing the written exams and the SSB Interview. I developed a love for the forces at an early age getting inspired by my father, who is an officer in the CRPF. Just looking at his uniform as a child made me passionate about the forces and gave me clarity about what I wanted to do in life. I knew my goal was to join the forces but I was not working enough towards it.
I have always actively participated in sports and extra-curricular activities. I have boxed and played shot put during my school time. Then I played badminton in college and also was the head of my college’s fashion show team. Sports are and will always be an important part of my life. These things not only give you confidence but also provide you with the required exposure to approach different situations in life. You get to learn a lot. So always participate actively in whatever you like, keep following your hobbies.
I once used to doubt myself that whether I’ll clear the SSB Interview or not, partly because of some misconceptions and also because of not devoting the required time towards my actual goal in life. But I had a strong belief in myself and started working on it seriously after my graduation at 23 years old. I gave AFCAT 2 2019 just after my graduation but wasn’t prepared and did not clear it. I knew where I had to work and started doing the same. After about 3.5 months I was pretty much confident that I can clear all these exams pretty comfortably. I gave and cleared the INET, AFCAT and the CGL exam(which was one of my backups) in 2020. I cleared all of them.
I got the SSB call for Indian Navy for Pilot (MR) at 12 SSB Bangalore. I started my preparations, and when I did, there was no other thought. I was 23 and it was my 1st SSB attempt but last attempt to become a pilot in the Navy as you can’t apply for pilot after you turn 24. I was deprived of my library’s atmosphere because of the freshly imposed lockdown but I made the guest room of my home as my study space where I would spend my whole day without any disturbance. I still remember one of my father’s colleagues told me ‘Beta ab life mein jo bhi karoge yehi sochke karna ki you are an officer’. Because we don’t just prepare to clear the SSB, we do it to become a better person in life and render our services to the nation. I literally forgot the cycle of day and night and gave my best in my preparations. And when you have a vision, even sacrificing some sleep becomes sweet as it all adds up to your success. When you put in that kind of work, you will see yourself evolve and become a better version of yourself. After the preparations, it’s just performing the best to your abilities.
I went for the SSB in August 2020, it was my first attempt and I realized how beautiful the experience can be. The discipline, the people you meet, the friends you make, calling your family from the only coin pay phone in the corridor, the experience of the whole process, everything was perfect. The screening on Day 1 was smooth and went as planned. I got screened in and for a fresher, getting screened in is a confidence booster in itself. The psych test on Day 2 went really well as I came with ample amount of practice. On Day 3, we went for our GTO tasks. The GTO sir was one of the best officer’s that I have met. We were free on Day 4 and we made full use of it sitting and enjoying in our room. Out of all the things we did, we played a game in which each guy has to sing a song in their native language, from Marathi to Malayalam to me singing in Punjabi, that is one of the most memorable moments for me. On the 5th day after the conference which was short and went smooth, we were eagerly waiting for the results. When the officer announced the results, getting to hear ‘Chest No 28’ was the best feeling of my life. It was unexplainable. All those dreams came true. I got recommended in my very first attempt. Four of us got recommended. We were sent to AFSB Mysore for our CPSS and 3 of us cleared it. Then we went for our medicals which lasted 3 days and I was declared fit to join the Indian Navy as a Pilot. It was like all the work and effort was paying off and everything was falling into place. Those 16 days that I spent there was a life changing experience that I will always remember.
After a long wait of 10 months I finally got the Joining Letter and the feeling was indescribable. My family’s and friends’ reactions were priceless. So finally my decade long dream of joining the forces and becoming a pilot has come true. I will be joining the academy at June end for training
I’m sure a lot of you have the same dream about getting into the forces and donning that uniform. But some are struggling to clear the written exams and many find written exams to be easy but can’t get through the complex selection process of SSB. But is it that complex or is it just the creation of your mind? Well you’ll be happy to know that it’s the latter. SSB is such a thorough yet a simple process. It is less of a general knowledge test and more of a PERSONALITY TEST. Always remember that it is a test of your personality and you just have to stay your natural self and showcase your true personality and not some coaching centre’s or a recommended candidate’s personality. Everyone has a different personality and by staying natural you increase your chances of making it. So it is not a difficult or a complex process but we make it difficult by thinking too much, showing someone’s else’s personality, trying to forcefully showcase the OLQ’s and many other things. If you stay natural, your qualities will emerge on their own.
HOW TO EARN THAT + CHEST NUMBER
1. Just clear up your mind before your next SSB, know the process well, if you are a fresher you can get to know the process online or from your experienced friends. Knowing the process is very important, prepare well, keep it simple and give it your all.
2. Preparing is important but preparing with respect to your own personality is a must. Do not make it difficult for yourself by thinking too much about the things that you don’t have to do anything with, ex. the marking scheme of SSB etc. You are given a set of tasks and tests, you have to approach them and do them the same way as you would approach them in your life, be it SRT in the Psych test or group tasks in the GTO. ‘Being natural’ is such a simple thing to say yet most of you are not able to make it because you don’t showcase your true personality. Just enjoy the process and keep flowing.
3. A lot of candidates struggle with story writing and WAT and have this needless fear and nervousness when it comes to PPDT, TAT or WAT. Do these 3 things for it – PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. Do lots and lots of practice, it will make you widen up your imagination and then there would never be a picture that you can’t think a theme of and no word that you can’t make a meaningful sentence on. Brainstorming on all your experiences in life and practice is the way to go.
4. Always have a vision and always believe in yourself. If you have a vision, if you want it bad enough, if you are envisioning yourself in that uniform everyday as an officer, you will make it for sure. And when you envision yourself, make sure you also become a better person in the process and act like an officer you aspire to become. This will develop your personality and will make you a good human being.
5. Stay physically active. If you play any sport or like to workout, always make sure that you are in a good shape physically. But if you are not very active physically, start going for small runs, do some pushups afterwards, challenge your body everyday, take it out of your comfort zone and that will improve your endurance and strength.
6. Last but the most important point is ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. None of the above points would matter if you don’t have the motivation and belief that ‘Yes, I can and I will make it’. Never doubt yourself and if you think you lack a particular quality or skill, work on it and make it your strength. That’s how you will become confident on your abilities.
Keep these things in mind. And I’m repeating this for the nth time, stay your natural self everyone, I’m sure that you will make it. Wish you all the best.
Remember – ‘Determination takes you places’ I wrote this quote at the back of my + chest number that I got after recommendation. Work hard, always stay determined and never give up.
After taking into account various aspects of the prevailing scenario, the Union Public Service Commission has decided to conduct the NDA & NA Examination (II), 2021 on 14th November, 2021 (instead of 05th September, 2021) along with the already scheduled Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2021.
This NDA & NA Examination (II), 2021 will now be held at 75 Centres across the country. Therefore, the candidates, who have already applied, are given the option to change their Centres, if they so desire. The aspirants, who are applying for the Examination, will have the option to choose the Centre from the available 75 Centres. The accordingly updated Online Application Form has been made functional on the Commission’s website (upsconline.nic.in), which will be available till the last date i.e. 29.06.2021 (06:00 p.m.).
Indian Army has published the JAG 27 SSB interview dates on its official portal. Candidates who have applied for the JAG 27 men and women notification can log in and select their SSB dates and venue in time.
Official Noticiation: DATE SELECTION LINK FOR JAG ENTRY SCHEME 27TH COURSE (OCT 2021) (MEN&WOMEN) IS OPEN FOR CANDIDATES TO SELECT SSB DATES.
JAG 27 Notification: Applications are invited from unmarried male and unmarried female LAW GRADUATES for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for Judge Advocate General Branch.
JAG 27Age Limit: 21 to 27 years as on 01 Jul 2021 (Born not earlier than 02 Jul 1994 and not later than 01 Jul 2000; both dates inclusive).
JAG Educational Qualification: Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10+2 examination). The candidates should be eligible for registration as an advocate with Bar Council of India/State. Candidate should be from a College/University recognized by Bar Council of India.
On 18-19 June 2021, the EU and India conducted a joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Aden. The exercise involved Indian Navy frigate INS Trikand, EU NAVFOR Somalia – Operation Atalanta assets, including Italian frigate Carabiniere (Atalanta’s flagship) and Spanish frigate Navarra, French frigate Surcouf and French amphibious assault helicopter carrier Tonnerre. The exercise was based on the scenario of an anti-piracy operation. It included cross-deck helicopter landings, complex tactical evolutions at sea, live firing, a night-time joint patrol and a naval parade in the high seas off the coast of Somalia.
The EU and India are committed to a free, open, inclusive and rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, underpinned by respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, democracy, rule of law, transparency, freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce, and peaceful resolution of disputes. They reaffirm the primacy of international law, including the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
In January 2021, the EU and India launched a dialogue on maritime security and agreed to deepen their dialogue and cooperation in this domain. The Indian Navy has been providing escort to World Food Programme chartered vessels, coordinated by EU NAVFOR Somalia – Operation Atalanta. The Indian Navy has previously participated in the Shared Awareness and Deconfliction (SHADE) conference, co-hosted by Operation Atalanta, whose assets conducted several joint exercises with Indian vessels in the past.
The EU and India intend to strengthen their operational cooperation at sea, including joint naval exercises and port calls, and to protect the sea-lanes of communication. They also intend to boost maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific through mutual coordination and exchanges. The EU and India reaffirm their interest to enhance their cooperation in the field of maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
EU & India Joint Naval Exercise participating with warships from Italian, Spanish & French Navies to be held from 18-19 Jun 21, Gulf of Aden. Based on scenario of anti-piracy ops, incl cross-deck helo ops, complex tactical evolutions, live firing & night-time joint patrol. pic.twitter.com/MH3aUkdQXi
Son of an auto-rickshaw driver from Vizag has fulfilled his dream of becoming a commissioned officer in the Indian Air Force. G Gopinadh has been designated as a Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the graduation ceremony held at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal in Hyderabad on Saturday.
His father, G Suri Babu, who lives in SIG Nagar in Arilova, has been an auto driver for the past 25 years. Despite the financial difficulties, Suri Babu left no stone unturned to educate his son and help him achieve his dream of joining IAF. His efforts were paid off when G. Gopinadh earned coveted pips of Flying Officer and President’s Commissioning into the IAF at the combined graduation parade.
Gopinadh was asked by his father to do engineering, for which he was ready to take a loan. Still, Gopinadh joined IAF against his father’s wishes because of his dream to join forces like his grandfather, who was a sepoy in the Indian Army. Gopinadh had initially joined IAF as an airman after he did Intermediate from Vizag Defence College. According to The Hindu, he has completed his graduation in Dr V.S. Krishna Government Degree College in Hyderabad and his post-graduation in Andhra University. However, he always wanted to become an officer, and his dream came true when he cleared the Staff Selection Commission examination and became an IAF officer, the only one from the two Telugu states – Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, this year.
“My parents have done a lot for me, and I always wanted to give them back and make them proud,” Gopinadh told The New Indian Express. Gopinadh has a sister who works as a lecturer in a private college. He also told how his father used to sleep late at night and get up early in the morning to have some extra income for their needs. “I had worked hard to give better education to my children, and my efforts have yielded fruits now,” said an elated Suri Babu.
“Dreams come true if you make sincere efforts,” Gopinadh said.
As the country observes the seventh edition of the International Day of Yoga on Monday, personnel of the Indian Armed Forces that is Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Other Para Military Forces like Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), BSF, CRPF, and others also performed Yoga on the occasion.
Here are some beautiful pictures of Indian Armed Forces doing Yoga that will motivate you all
Marking the occasion, the Indian Armed Forces personnel performed Yoga at an altitude of 18,000 feet at the snow-covered mountain, across the country and also the other international deployed positions.
International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on June 21 to highlight the importance of yoga and the pivotal role it plays in rejuvenating our mind and the body, leading towards a healthier lifestyle.
This year, the theme of the occasion is ‘Yoga For Wellness’, and will focus on practicing Yoga for physical and mental well-being. Since 2014, the occasion has been observed in mass gatherings in different parts of the country.
Last year and this year, however, the lead event has been presented in a televised programme due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The observation of the International Day of Yoga is a global activity and the preparatory activities normally start 3-4 months prior to June 21. Millions of people are introduced to Yoga in the spirit of a mass movement as part of IDY observation every year.
