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INDIAN ARMY'S NEW WAR CENTRE IN MATHURA

Indian Army's South Western Command has set up a state-of-the-art war-gaming centre at Mathura. It is third of its kind with the most advanced technology in the country. It will be used to train for warfare anywhere in the world by simulating scenarios at the strategic and operational level. It will also enable senior commanders to plan, execute and analyse hypothetical war scenarios. The Wargaming Centre commonly known as WARCEN will impart training to officers from all arms and services.

The WARCEN was inaugurated by Lt Gen Gyan Bhushan, GOC-in-C, South Western Command . The Army Commander informed that, the Indian Army is making progress by leaps and bounds in the field of computer war-gaming. Simulation and live exercise through networking has resulted into an effective training tool which is not only a cost-effective method of training at various levels, but also allows for effective feedback and instantaneous and highly accurate evaluation of training standards.

Computerized wargames take into account the actual concepts and philosophy of both the attacker and the defender and gives out the results based on mathematical and analaytical models. It also co-relates the capabilities and constraints of the weapon system held with opposing forces and also caters for the terrain features including natural and man made obstacles. Lt Gen Ravi Thodge , GOC Strike One and other officers were also present on the occasion.




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Weapons haul unearthed near LoC: Indian Army

The Indian Army Sunday said it had recovered a major haul of arms and ammunition from near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. "Based on a tip-off from reliable intelligence sources, a search operation was launched by the vigilant troops deployed along the LoC in the Farkian Gali area of the frontier Kupwara district yesterday (Saturday) resulting in the recovery of a major haul of weapons. "A total of 40 weapons including 20 AK-47 rifles, 20 pistols, magazines and ammunition hidden one kilometre inside the LoC were recovered," a defence spokesman said. Inputs were being received over last few days from sources about likely bids for infiltration or pushing the arms across the LoC, he said. "Accordingly, troops were put on high alert and searches were carried out in the suspected areas. Search operations undertaken yesterday led to the recovery of such a large cache of arms and ammunition from a place which is between the LoC and the anti- Infiltration Obstacles System (AIOS)," the spokesman added.


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The Baton passes



Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne (right) hands over the baton as chairman, chiefs of staff committee, to army chief Gen. Bikram Singh in Delhi on Monday. Singh will be the senior-most armed forces' chief after Browne retires on Tuesday, to be succeeded by the Bengal-born Arup Raha. Raha, currently the vice-chief of air staff, will attain the rank of air chief marshal on his elevation. A native of Hooghly's Baidyabati near Calcutta and an alumnus of Sainik School in Purulia, Raha has over 3,500 hours of flying experience as a fighter pilot.


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India begins equipping new mountain strike corps

India has started equipping the newly raised specialised mountain strike corps aimed at countering China. A set of six specialised aircraft aiding operations in mountains have been ordered from the US while the case of acquiring specialized attack helicopters and heavy lift copters have moved ahead in the Ministry of Defence. Orders have also been issued to draw troops from existing units to raise the corps and replenish the original regiments with new recruits over the next few years. The appointment of the first Commander of the Corps - a Lieutenant General-rank official - is in its final phase of administrative process. The CCS had cleared the corps on July 17 allocating Rs 64,000 crore to be spent over the next six-seven years. The 17 Strike Corps will be based at Panagarh in West Bengal. It will have two divisions, one located near Panagarh in West Bengal and the other in the foothills of Himlayas at Pathankot in Punjab. Both locations are near important ingress routes. A division will have around 20,000 men. As a first step, New Delhi has ordered six more C-130J Super Hercules special operations aircraft from the US under a $1.1 billion (around Rs 6,000 crore) deal. These will be delivered within three years and will be based at Panagarh. The IAF has a fleet of six such planes based at Hindon - located 20 km east of New Delhi. The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the PM had cleared the purchase on December 20. The "letter of offer and acceptance" was cleared under the US government's "foreign military sales" (FMS) route on Friday. The plane has the ability for special air operations and transport of material and supplies.


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66th Army Day celebrations today

The Indian Army is celebrating 66th Army Day on Wednesday, reaffirming its pledge to defend the nation against all adversaries, external and within. This day is celebrated on January 15 every year to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to maintain the territorial integrity of our country and safety of their fellow citizens. Stating that the Army Day provides an opportunity to reaffirm the army's pledge to defend the nation, Lt Gen Ashok Singh, general officer commanding-in-chief, Southern Command said, "We, the soldiers of the Southern Command rededicate ourselves to carry out our duties towards achieving our goal of safeguarding the borders of this great nation and serve the citizens of India."
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The war for Kashmir | Guns and Glory


Voice of Kabir Bedi is pure delight. Watch Guns and Glory great show on Indian wars
 
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Ladakh civilians get bravery award from Army

For the first time, three civilians from Ladakh region, including a porter in Siachin who saved two soldiers buried in an avalanche, have been honoured by Army with special award for their exemplary courage and devotion to duty.

Lt Gen Sanjeev Chachra Army Commander of Northern Command, gave away the awards to Stanzin Padma, Jigmet Urgain and Nima Norboo on the eve of Army Day at Udampur, Jammu last week.

Padma was honoured for digging out alive two army soldiers who were buried under snow due to an avalanche on May 28 last year while risking his own life.
 

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Heroes of the Indian Army



National Geographic Channel salutes the men and women with nerves of steel by airing a one- hour special documentary titled 'Nat Geo Inside: Indian Army' premiering on January 26 at 9 p.m., the channel will be giving viewers a special access to take a closer look at all that goes into making the war heroes of India. Strung together through a series of interviews, dramatic re- enactments and archived footage, in a narration of some of the most epic battles and operations in our country's history, the programme will give you the chance to witness feats of survival and courage that led to the surrender of Pakistan in 1971, operations and strategy that led to our victory of the Kargil War and Zozila War of 1948 which for the first time ever saw the Indian army take tanks at a height of 10 K ft. above sea level. This is not all. Watch out for the exclusive Nat Geo footage of the army post at Siachen Glacier.


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The war for Kashmir | Guns and Glory


Voice of Kabir Bedi is pure delight. Watch Guns and Glory great show on Indian wars
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Documentary on Jat Regiment but in Hindi :)
 
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