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Tejas Not Fit For Navy

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Tejas Not Fit For Navy
Tejas Not Fit For Navy

Tejas, the indigenous aircraft of India, has been ones gain dragged into the limelight after Indian navy refused to use it. Admiral Lanba openly said that Tejas, manufactured by HAL, does not meet the requirement of the India Navy. The naval variant of the aircraft now came under allegations. As per the sources, the next option for the Indian navy to fulfill the need of the aircrafts is to opt the way out toward foreign sources. The maiden flight of the naval version of Tejas took place in 2012. Currently Indian navy is using Mig 29 over its aircraft carrier Vikramaditya. The main question still revolves around the replacement of the Mig -29 for naval operations. Admiral Lamba also asserted that AMCA, the upcoming 5th generation indigenous aircraft of India, will be considered if the manufacturer and Indian government will plan to manufactures it naval variant. He also added that growing links between China and Pakistani naval authorities are being constantly checked. Recent port call of Chinese submarine at Karachi port was also mentioned by the Admiral.

Earlier, some other problems were reported in the aircraft. Its maintenance ability, performance shortcomings, lack of internal jammers and other issues were kept in mind before heading toward MK-II of the aircraft, which was proposed to have more endurance and capabilities. But as per the sources, the government is not in any interested position to focus on the enhanced version of the aircraft.

In the beginning of this year, some nations like Egypt and Srilanka have indicated their inclination toward Tejas aircraft. Srilanka headed to India for Tejas after rejecting Pakistani aircraft JF-17. These nations opted Tejas after Tejas performed well in Bahrain air show, where Pakistan withdrew JF-17 after initial decision of participating in it.

Conclusion – Tejas has been seen as the alternate to remove the dearth of the aircrafts and a replacement of the aging aircraft in the Armed Forces. Indian Air Force is already going through the shortage of 9 squadrons in its force. Moreover, the aircraft has been chosen by Indian government for export to other nations and further installation of Kaveri engine will make it more favorable for exports. But it need to get over the requirements of its home nation first in order to fulfill its cause of production. Well, the manufacturing authorities are working hard to provide best aircraft to Armed Force to bring up their capabilities and get over the expectations of the Armed Forces.

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AFCAT 1 2017 Notification [APPLY NOW]

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Indian Air Force recruits its officer by qualifying exams. The exams that open the doors for the aspirants to joining the Indian Air Force as an officer are NDA, CDS and AFCAT. NDA gives an opportunity to the 10+2 passed aspirants to join Indian Armed Forces, while CDS gives chance to graduate candidates to opt Armed Forces as a career. AFCAT is the exam that is conducted by IAF for recruiting officers for various IAF branches. All aspirants, who want to see them in the sky blue uniform with an upright personality, have a chance to get into the organization by applying for the AFCAT 1 2017 Exam. An eligibility criteria has been framed for all candidates, which is as follows.

 

AFCAT 1 2017 Notification

Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in January 2018 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) / Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches.

INVITES ENTERPRISING & ADVENTUROUS INDIAN CITIZENS (MEN AND WOMEN) TO JOIN THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING, GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL) AND GROUND DUTY (NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON 03 DEC 2016 AND CLOSE ON 29 DEC 2016

 

Important dates

  • Opening Date of Forms – 3 December 2016
  • Closing Date of Forms – 29 December 2016
  • Exam Date – 26th February 2017

The candidates are called for permanent and short service commission. The eligibility criteria for the candidates is as follows.

Flying – It is for Short Service Commission for both male and female candidates.

  • Educational Qualification – Candidates having B.Tech Degree along with minimum 60% marks in it.
  • Age – The candidate must have his age in between 20-24 as on 1 January 2018

Ground Duty Tech – It is Permanent and Short Service for men and short service for women.

  • Educational Qualification – Candidate must have 60% or more in 10+2 with Physics and Maths as regular subjects and must possess an engineering degree in mentioned streams.
  • Age – The age of the candidate should be in between 20-26 years as on 1 January 2018

Ground Duty Non-tech – It is Permanent and Short Service for men and short service for women candidates.

  • Educational Qualification – For Administration and Logistics, the educational qualification is any graduation degree with minimum 60%. For Accounts, candidate must possess B.Com degree with 60% marks. For Education branch, MBA/MCA or M.A./M.Sc degree in specific subjects with minimum 50% marks.
  • Age – The age of the candidate should be in between 20-26 years as on 1 January, 2018

PABT test will be conducted only for flying branch. Those who have failed earlier in PABT, are not eligible for it again.

Steps to Apply

  • Go to careerairforce.nic.in
  • Click on Candidate Login on the left side of the web page
  • Fill up your details in respective parts carefully
  • Submit the form and take a print out of the form for future use.

Conclusion – The candidates, who find themselves fit into the eligibility criteria of the exam, should not waste the time and apply for it as fast as possible. The level of the exam is low as compared to CDS and NDA, but the competition is high. Prepare hard for the exam and give your best in it. The exam needs time management and precise answers for scoring more. Start preparation and ensure your selection in the exam.

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Naval Armament Inspection Cadre (NAIC)-June 2017 Course [Apply Now]

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The Indian Navy is a fast modernising organisation. Unlike Air Force and Army, the sea-warriors are the only ones who get to enjoy flying, sailing and fighting all at the same time be it in INA or INS Vikrant with top-class fighting machines. And top fighting machines require top-notch officers who can guarantee its safety and show a green card for its induction in the Navy. If you believe you are the one who can suit this duty, then it’s your time to apply for Navy’s Naval Armament Inspection Cadre (NAIC), the course for which will start from June 2017 in INA, Eazhimala.

DATE OF OPENING – 19 Nov 2016

LAST DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION – 09 Dec 2016

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION – 19 Dec 2016

What is expected from you in NAIC?

As a Naval Armament Inspection officer, you will be responsible for inspection of the armament supplied to the Navy by various agencies. You will also be responsible for in-house Research & Development, leading to indigenisation, and will have to ensure the quality, safety and reliability of Naval Armament and Stores procured by the Navy. In no other career, an officer gets exposed to such a wide spectrum of opportunities to keep abreast of modern and latest technological development in the field of armament.

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Eligibility:
  1. Unmarried Candidates
  2. Male (Men Only)
  3. Indian Citizens
  4. Aged between 19½ – 25 years (born between 02 Jul 1992 and 01 Jan 1998; both dates inclusive)

naval armament inspection cadre (naic)

Educational Qualifications:
  1. Passed BE/B.Tech degree or in the final year of Engineering Course in any of the streams:
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Electronics
  • Production
  • Instrumentation
  • IT
  • Chemical Metallurgy
  • Aerospace Engineering
  1. Minimum 60% aggregate marks till V semester and a minimum of 60% overall aggregate on completion of BE/B.Tech.
How to Apply For Naval Armament Inspection Cadre (NAIC):
  1. Visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in and click on Apply Online Officer Entry on the Home Page. Click on Apply Now under “PERMANENT COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN NAVAL ARMAMENT INSPECTION CADRE – Jun 2017”
  2. Fill the online registration form. Tips to assist in filling up fields have been provided as you highlight each field.
  3. After filling the form click on Preview and check if all the information entered by you is correct as you will not be able to make any corrections after saving the record.
  4. Candidates can take the print of the application form by entering the relevant details.
  5. Print two copies of the online Application Form having the system generated Application Number.
  6. Paste recent passport size colour photograph at the space provided and self-attest the same.
  7. One copy of this Application Form is to be duly signed and mailed (posted) to Post Box No. 02, Sarojini Nagar PO, New Delhi – 110 023 along with the following documents:
  • Self-attested photograph
  • Self-attested photo copies of 10th & 12th class certificates along with Mark Sheets, other educational certificates and mark sheets of all semester/years.
  • In the case of CGPA, the candidate is required to attach a certificate issued by the university for conversion of CGPA into the percentage.
  1. Application to be sent by ordinary post only. Speed post/courier and a Registered post will not be accepted.
  2. A superscription is to be made on envelope as follows:

ONLINE APPLICATION NO. ______

APPLICATION for Pilot/NAIC JUN 2017 COURSE

Qualification______ Percentage _____%

NCC ‘C’ Yes/No

  1. Application and requisite enclosures must be properly tagged/stapled; IHQ MoD (Navy) will not be responsible for the loss of enclosures, if sent loose.
Shortlisting and SSB:

The Navy reserves the right to set cut-off percentage for the entry. The shortlisted candidates will be called up for SSB at any of the Naval Selection Boards based on their percentages.

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Largest Ever Indigenous Warship, INS Chennai Commissioned: 10 Points

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21 Nov 2016 is a very historic day as the Kolkata Class Destroyer INS Chennai was finally commissioned into the Indian Navy. The induction of INS Chennai is an important milestone for both Navy and India as it sets a new benchmark for India’s shipbuilding capabilities.

Here are the few things you should know about this latest warship of India:

INS Chennai

  1. Built under the codename of “Project 15 Alpha”, INS Chennai is the 3rd ship of Kolkata class destroyer. The other two destroyers are INS Kochi (commissioned on 30 September 2015) and INS Kolkata (commissioned on 16 August 2014).
  2. INS Chennai was built by MDL (Mazagaon Dock Limited). The shipyard is going to make 75 submarines and we have a very long way to go to achieve complete self-reliance.
  3. Reportedly, this ship is the “largest-ever” warship to be made in India.
  4. INS Chennai is loaded with two unique features – The Kawach System and Star Surveillance Radar for defence against enemy missiles.
  5. It is fully loaded with an array of advanced weapons, including supersonic surface-to-surface BrahMos missiles and Barak-8 long-range surface-to-air missiles.
  6. It has a length of 164 metres and a displacement of over 7,500 tonnes, making INS Chennai one of the largest destroyers in the Naval fleet.
  7. With this much weight, it can reach a max speed of 30 knots or 55kmph.
  8. With the joining of INS Chennai in Indian Navy’s fleet, its strength will substantially increase in naval warfare.
  9. After undergoing further trials, INS Chennai will work under the operational and administrative control of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command.
  10. According to reports, the ship is also designed to carry and operate up to two multi-role helicopters, Sea King Medium-Lift Transport/Utility helicopter or HAL Dhruv Multirole Utility helicopter or both 1 x 1.

With the ship’s induction, it marks the end of the Project 15A to build Kolkata class guided missile destroyers.

 

Tejas To Get Kaveri Engine

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Tejas To Get Kaveri Engine
Tejas To Get Kaveri Engine

Tejas, the homegrown aircraft that was aimed to fulfil the acute dearth of squadrons and replacement of aging Russian aircrafts in the Indian air force, has been in the news for a long time. Earlier, the delays in the project took it into the limelight. The ambitious project of Tejas, which is also known as LCA i.e. Light Combat Aircraft, had several turns in its journey till now. It once again came into the news for its engine issues.

Recently, French company, Snecma came ahead to revive Kaveri engine of Tejas and will make it capable of flight in Tejas. As per the plan, the Kaveri engine will be installed in Tejas prototype in 2018 and its flight testing will be scheduled in 2020. As per the sources, Kaveri engine will power Tejas MK-1, which has been ordered in bulk by the IAF. Some allegation of installation of this engine in Ghatak UCAV are being surfaced. The efficiency of Kaveri will be improved by Snecma and this will in turn give a positive signal to the international buyers of aircrafts as the engine has kept its performance better with an affordable pricing. At present, the engines used in Tejas aircrafts is F-404 of GE, which is imported from the U.S. The enhancement of Kaveri will further open the ways for Indian manufacturers to come up with a suitable engine for AMCA aircraft. The test of Kaveri installed Tejas were held by 18 months as reported by the DRDO sources. The project to manufacture the engine was initiated in 1986, which later on got delayed several times. The cost of manufacturing the engine has also increased.

Some basic specifications of Tejas are

  • Speed – 1.6-1.8 Mach
  • Range – 3000 kms
  • Ceiling – 16 kms
  • Pilot crew – 1
  • Single Engine Aircraft

As per the project details, the aircraft will have some variants like Trainer, Naval variant and Mark 2. The current Tejas is the MK-1 version, which is being used and is under improved. The aircraft will be made efficient to carry almost all kinds of missiles like Astra, Paython, anti-radiation missile etc. that will make it the best in all kinds of operations. The next version of it i.e. Mark 2 will be the improved version of Mark 1.

Conclusion – Indian defence companies are working hard to bring out best accessories and equipment in Tejas in order to make it a world class aircraft to remove the shortage of Aircrafts in IAF. The aircraft will be further integrated with more enhanced and latest technologies to make it the best substitute to replace the aging Russian aircrafts in Indian Ari force and deter the enemies. This aircraft is also a good option for other developing nation as the Indian government is considering its plan to export it to some nations.

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All About Rustom UAV

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All About Rustom UAV
All About Rustom UAV

The technology driven defence field is getting new and enhanced versions of warheads, every day and most of them are aimed at saving the lives of the soldiers. On the same path, UAV, Unnamed Arial Vehicle, are the best example, which has revolutionized the warfare strategies. All developed and many developing nations are having this technology and trying their best in improving the specifications of it to increase their usage and reduce the precious soldier loss. India also possesses some UAVs out of which, Rustom is very efficient and latest.

Versions of rustom UAV

Rustom 1 – Rustom 1 was the 1st variant of the Rustom family and was manufactured to carry out tactical surveillance with an endurance capability of 12-14 hours.

Rustom H – It is a bit larger than Rustom 1 with a flying endurance of 24 hours. It also had wings with turboprop engines.

Rustom C – It is the army version of Rustom-H. It is built to perform surveillance and combat operations.

It mainly has two versions Rustom 1 and Rustom -2. Both are manufactured by DRDO aimed for usage in the Armed forces of India. Rustom 2 is the improved version of Rustom 1. Rustom 1 has flown endurance of 12 hours while Rustom 2 has 24 hours of flying endurance. The speed of the old version is about 150 kmph while that of the new version is + 200 kmph.

Manufacturing Stages of Rustom

The Indian government has laid down the plan for manufacturing Rustom to replace Heron UAV from Indian Armed Forces. The first flight test on Rustom was conducted in 2008. During its maiden flight test in 2009, it crashed due to technical mistakes. After that, the request for proposal was sent to 4 defence manufacturing firms, TATA, BEL, Godrej Precision systems and HAL. Later HAL and BEL were selected for the joint manufacturing of the UAV. It took its successful flight trial in 2010 and was scheduled to be completely manufactured by 2012.

Recent Improvements

DRDO successfully tested Rustom-2 flight in its maiden attempt. The UAV is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV. It is also called TAPAS 201. It is made to carry out intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operation for Armed Force with a capability to operate in all kinds of climatic conditions. The UAV weighted 2 tonnes and testing was operated and piloted by the Armed Forces doing its test flight. DRDO has also indicated its plan to work over naval variant of TAPAS, which will be different from the army and air force versions, having more equipment’s and specifications.

Conclusion – UAVs are the next generation warfare weapons that will reduce human loss and will give out maximum output in minimum used resources. U.S. has used UAVs for several operations in war hit west Asian nations. While India is also preparing to deploy UAVs at different places to raise surveillance and accuracy in checks. Currently India is also seen bending towards U.S. for purchasing Predator drones, which come in the category of the best UAVs of times. The new technology will raise the level of security and alertness of the crucial areas of the nation.

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INS Chennai – A New Beast of Indian Navy

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INS Chennai – A New Beast of Indian Navy
INS Chennai – A New Beast of Indian Navy

The commissioning of INS Chennai, the guided missile destroyer, raised the confidence of the Indian Navy and escalated the strength of the naval force of India. It is indigenously built by India and is third in the series of Kolkata class warships. The motto of the ship is “Shatro Sanharaka” which means Vanquisher of Enemies. The warship is commissioned by Defence Minister Mahnohar Parrikar. It is special because it is the largest ever warship made by India and is the last warship in the series of project 15A leading to the end of the project. Now lest have a brief account of it.

Basic Features of INS Chennai

. It will be kept under Western Command of Indian Navy

. It can attain a speed of 30 knots or more than 55kmph.

. It has 4 reversible gas turbine engines for powering the ship

. It has a carrying capacity of about 350 people

Weapons

The warship is equipped with a variety of weapons. Brahmos, Barak – 8 are integrated in the warship to attack precisely. It is also equipped with systems to perform under chemical, biological and nuclear conditions long with special systems to counter submarine attacks. The communication system installed in it is also efficient and that’s why is also called as the networks of networks. Apart from them, some other weapons in it are

. Mareech Torpedo System

. AK630 Guns

. ‘Kavach’ Chaff Decoy System which is integrated to divert the direction of the incoming missiles or torpedoes.

 

What is Project 15A?

The project is a successor project of Project 15 Delhi class destroyers which were commissioned in 1990s. The project is to manufacture Kolkata class stealth guided missile destroyers form Indian navy. The project will have 3 ships in it. The three of them are INS Kolkata, INS Kochi and the latest is INS Chennai. The first ship was commissioned in 2014, the second one was commissioned in 2015.

Conclusion – The commissioning and induction of all three warships into the Indian navy in 3 consecutive years has raised the power of the Indian navy. The Indian navy is gearing up itself in order to secure the Indian water. Several other warheads and weapons have been inducted in Indian navy in recent years to bolster the power of the naval force. Similar projects have been planned by Indian government for further modernisation of Indian Navy like Project 28 for Kamorta class corvette, project 17 for Shivalik class frigate etc. Such steps in the future will give a bold signal to the competitors of India.

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The Influential Moves By China

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The Influential Moves By China
The Influential Moves By China

China has been in a status of strong economic and defense condition from past few months. Looking at the high pace of manufacturing of weapons and war machines, China has been estimated to take over other developed nations in defense strength in upcoming decades. But recent actions of China to lure other small nations have been termed as a signal for India.

Recently Bangladesh got its first set of two submarine, which were delivered on 14th November. As per the sources, Bangladesh paid $ 203 million for it. The deal was a sign of the rising bonds between both the nations and growing economic stability of Bangladesh. Earlier in 2013, the Bangladeshi government has signed deals with Russia for purchasing fighter jets, helicopters and anti-tank missiles. The deal for submarines was taken into consideration to improve its maritime security and getting leveled with other nations in defense and security field. China has also shown its deep interest in Nepal, last year, by signing a deal for fuel export to Nepal. Pakistan has also got maximum support from China in defense (Yuan class submarines) and economic (Gwadar port) field.

Apart from this, Donald Trump’s is being alleged to show his interest in investing in the ambitious project of One Belt One Road, an ambitious project of China. The chief of AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) has signaled the allegation of it. The head of AIIB told media that Obama was not right for it and Donald will be a right person for investment. The project OBOR is the project to revive the ancient silk route and is seen as the new step to enhance and raise the economic ties between Asian nations.

Coming to the defense enhancement of the China, China has been assumed to have completed the manufacturing of its aircraft carrier “Lioning” and now it is ready for combat. It was purchased from Ukraine as just a hull and was commissioned in 2013. China has not come up with any specific use of it that could be deploying it on the disputed territory of South China Sea or using it for training purpose for its officers and soldiers. As per the sources, China is reported to be manufacturing a completely indigenous aircraft carrier and the progress is in full swing. The performance of the aircraft carrier was reported to be lagging behind the carriers of the U.S. carriers, but some of its features, like maintenance, have been appreciated by the U.S. authorities.

Conclusion – The economic stability and escalated defense involvement has made China lead the Asian nations. The south Asian nations have been either influenced by India or by China. China has been seen attracting small Asian nations in order to retain its power in the Indian Ocean region. Moreover, China has made its bold impact over other nations by giving proposals of weapons and warheads to them, prominently to Pakistan and now to Bangladesh. India is also preparing itself to bring out the best of it, to come out with a strong force by recovering the squadron dearth in the Indian air force and other such steps. India has made certain strong moves to counter China and will make its way to keep its hold over IOR.

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How To Prepare For CDS 1 2017?

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How to prepare for CDS 1 2017
How to prepare for CDS 1 2017

CDS 1 2017 forms are out and all SSBcrack followers are altered to apply for it as per its eligibility criteria. The exam is conducted twice a year and provides chance to join Air Force, Navy and Army. Some important points about the examination are –

Important dates

Starting Date of application – 9 November, 2016

Last date of applying for CDS 1 2017 – 2 December, 2016

Date of examination – 5 February, 2017

Candidates can apply for CDS 1 2017 by visiting upsconline.nic.in and fill up the form.

2 ½ months are left for the exam and dedicated candidates have started preparing for it. But it is better to follow a pre-planned strategy to clear an exam rather than making directionless efforts. So candidates can go through the below tips to make a strategy to clear the exam.

G.K. – G.K. is the main part of the exam and the decider of your selection. The candidates have to excel themselves more in G.K. It is not a scoring part of the exam. You need to get passing marks in it and score in the other two papers. G.K. consists of questions related to the subjects of science, commerce and arts, some military basics and current affairs. For that you need to perform well in your respective subjects and brush up your current affair knowledge. Take help of online current affairs websites, periodicals, magazines or other sources for raising your current affairs knowledge.

English – In English, aspirants must start reading newspaper, especially editorial pages. Focus on the vocabulary and sentence arrangements. The last CDS exam, CDS 2 2016, was lacking Antonyms and synonyms, but it can be faced in the next exam, as those were always kept in the exam previously. English is the scoring part of the exam for those candidates, who have good hold over English. Candidates who are not good at English need to make a good grip over it to get over the sectional cut-off.

Maths – Maths is the lengthiest part of the exam. Most of the candidates are capable of performing well in maths. Those who see English as a backdrop, can take maths as a scoring part. All that matters in maths section is the speed coupled with the accuracy of your answer. Trigonometry and geometry puzzles candidates. Usually calculus part is easy to attempt. Keep practicing form sample papers and practice papers.

Why CDS is best over other graduate Entries?

  • Less competition in screening
  • Gives opportunity to all three services of the armed forces.
  • Least possibility of merit out
  • More vacancies as compared to other graduate entries.

Conclusion – CDS exam is the gateway to the Armed forces. It gives chance to candidates to join Air Force, Army and Navy. It is known as the best opportunity for all graduate Armed Forces aspirants. So put your efforts and ensure your success in the exam. Try to score more in English or maths and get optimum marks in G.K.. Negative marking can take you down in G.K. attempt only those on which you have confidence. 2 hours are sufficient to attempt English and G.K., but manage your time in maths. Start preparation from this moment and give your best in the exam

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M777 Light Howitzer Gun Deal between India and U.S.

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M777 Light Howitzer Gun Deal between India and U.S.
M777 Light Howitzer Gun Deal between India and U.S.

The deal of purchasing 145 guns has been accelerated by both India and U.S. The deal is seen as a bold step of India to enhance the defense forces of India as it is the first deal of purchasing guns after Bofors scandal in 1980s. Cabinet committee on security has approved the deal of Ultra-Light Howitzer guns that will cost about Rs 5,000 Crore to India. The delays in the deal have led to the rise in the cost of the deal by about $ 100 million. The sources also said that the two sides have discussed the views over predator drone along the sides of the M777 guns. The actual proposal of guns was about 10 years back. Now let’s have a brief account of the matter.

About M77 Guns

The gun is 155mm 39 Caliber gun. India has ordered 145 such guns. The deal was to acquire M-777A2, which is an updated version of M-777A1. As per the sources, the guns will replace the Bofors guns in future. The gun is efficient enough to fire 5 rounds per minute, which makes it a good choice. The digital fire control system of the gun helps it to fire at the accurate targets at long range. Other elite features of the gun are Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing Systems (LINAPS), Low-Rate Initial Production LIRP and Towed Artillery Digitization (TAD), which gives it more power to strike.

Why India chose them?

The guns are best suited for Indian terrains. The guns can give their best in the high mountainous terrains, which is the crucial part of the Indian border. The guns are also reported to be easily transported by the helicopters and can be towed on the roads too. The gun is known for its capability and mobility and also it’s proved performance in various ranges of temperatures. The main aim of purchasing the guns was to arm the mountain crops of India that was raised in 2013.

What Ahead?

The producer of the guns, BAE, is expected to be planning to get into a deal with Mahindra Defence for manufacturing the same guns. But the joint production of the guns is not so easy due to some technical issues like titanium technology and barrel manufacturing, which are chief concerns for the production of the guns.

Other deals with U.S.

U.S. has been a crucial defense exporter for India in the past. India has a deal for purchasing Chinook and Apache helicopters from U.S. Apart from this, purchasing U.S. Drone Predator is also a fresh issue. Earlier, India has signed a deal with U.S. for P-8 Poseidon. LEOMA is also a great achievement for India to bolster the U.S. India defense ties. C-17 Globemaster and C-130J Hercules planes were also bought by India from U.S. that increased the transport capabilities of Indian air force.

M777 Light Howitzer Gun Deal between India and U.S.
M777 Light Howitzer Gun Deal between India and U.S.

Conclusion – The Indian Armed Forces have brought the defense mechanics to a new era, where S-400, Brahmos, Barak-8 and other new generation weapons. The induction of M777 guns will improve the security of India and will be a bead in the India U.S. relations. India is currently engaged in finalizing Rafale deal with France to recover the lacking squadron in India Air Force and the government has taken a good step by point toward M777 to raise the defense capabilities of India. As per the scenario, Indian government seems to be parallel toward emphasizing on indigenous manufacturing as well as foreign procurement which is the need of the hour.

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