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Ballistic missile Agni-I test-fired
Ballistic missile Agni-I test-fired
Being faithful to his class instead of the country.DRDO's past record with building tanks has been questionable. The Arjun MBT is too heavy and unreliable.
Was't this foreseen?In many ways, the FRCV is the more pragmatic and timely parallel to the IAF's FGFA project. Imagine the Armata modular design powered by DRDO developed engine, transmission, active protection system and AD missiles tested and accepted for induction within 10 years - all manufactured in India! Do you share my dream?
Welcome home Swati ji.and 30 indigenous 'Swati' weapon-locating radars ( 2,000 crore).
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...mo-worth-Rs-15000-cr/articleshow/51465947.cms
You have to understand that Arjun Mk.II is suitable in desert; so ideal to take down Pak tanks. While China planned early to develope such a light tank, that can be taken to mountains for warfare. We are now in checkmate position from China. Arjun Mk.II will be a very bad choice for mountain land. That's why a futuristic lightweight FRCV (Comparable to T-14 Armata) is best thinking. Do not worry. Arjun will remain.Being faithful to his class instead of the country.
Was't this foreseen?
Anything but Indian!
Did V. K. Thakur in his long life ever write anything about the War Reserves as pointed out above by another poster?
"SWATI" what a naming convention....who names all these thingsWelcome home Swati ji.
Took such a long time coming.
Seven years ago, the Indian Army requested nearly 200,000 bulletproof jackets on an urgent basis. Their request is finally being addressed. According to an NDTVreport, action is finally being taken to provide 50,000 vests, less than half of the original demand.
A contract for Rs 125 crore, for 50,000 vests is close to being finalised with a supplier who is reportedly part of the Tata group, according to NDTV’s investigation. A complete delivery of the consignment will take place within six months, the report said.
The contract with the Tata Advanced Materials Ltd will be finalised if they are able to provide “production-grade” samples which are in keeping with the quality of the samples of the jackets they showcased during field trials, the report added.
A bigger agreement of 1.86 lakh bullet proof jackets was unsuccessful last year, as none of the bidders were able to meet the standards as specified by the Army, said the report.
The Army has now sanctioned a new order for these jackets with clear specifications that the interested companies must submit their plans by June.
Also read: Bullet-Proof Culture of Indecision: Soldiers Continue to StruggleThe Army wants the jackets to withstand .30 calibre armour piercing bullets. However, the 50,000 jackets being acquired urgently do not meet this benchmark and do not provide adequate protection for the soldiers deployed in the field.
So, again a private Co saved the hope again.Though indigenous companies like Kanpur-based MKU and Tata Advanced Materials export protective gear to armed forces the world over, the needs of the Indian army are finally being looked at now, the report added.
Altogether 295 recruits of the 315 batch of the Assam Regimental Centre were inducted as soldiers of the Indian Army at an attestation parade here today.
Deputy Chief of Army Staff (P&S) Lieutenant General Subrata Saha and Colonel of the Assam Regiment & Arunachal Scouts took the salute and reviewed the parade held at the Assam Regimental Centre and congratulated the new soldiers.
The recruits took the oath to dedicate themselves to the service of the nation.
In his address to the attested young soldiers, the reviewing officer praised the virtues of selfless service to the nation and recounted the contributions of the North East and Assam Regiment towards nation building.
The parade was also graced proud parents and relatives of the passing out trainees. A large number of military dignitaries and civilian guests were also present.
Later, addressing the newly attested soldiers, Lt Gen Saha extolled thevirtues of selfless service to the nation and recounted the contributions of the northeast and Assam Regiment towards the Indian Army and nation building.
He also stressed the need of excellence through professional competence.
Swaying to the tilting tune of the Regimental song, they young soldiers erupted up in joyous cheer to mark a successful transition to valiant manhood from recruit to a soldier of Indian Army. Raised on 15 June 1941, this is the platinum jubilee year of the regiment. In its glorious history, the regiment has earned Seven Battle honours, Three Theatre honours, Nine Chief of Army Staff citations, 23 Army Commanders citations and Two United Nations citations. 55 Individual honours and awards Pre Independence and 1548 Post-Independence.
BComplementing the passing out batch for their immaculate standards, the general encouraged the warriors from the north east to persevere in pursuit of excellence.
Lt Gen Saha announced that the platinum jubilee celebrations of the regiment will be held from November 16 to 19. Colours will be presented to 16 & 17 Assam and 1 and 2 Arunachal scouts at ARC Shillong during the occasion.
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