Indian Army: News and Discussion

[RAM]

Training centre of the BSF to be opened in Kollam-keralam soon

KOLLAM: Union Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran has said the coastal security programme in the State in cooperation with the people is a big success.
Talking to presspersons during a visit here on Tuesday, he said the Centre was alert against terrorist activities and was taking effective measures against such activities. In fact, after Mumbai the only terrorist strike was in Pune.The Maoist threat continued to exist and Kerala was not above board when it came to security threats, he said.
Mr. Ramachandran said though he had met Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president Ramesh Chennithala, senior leader K. Karunakaran and others of the party on organisational matters, he was not the person authorised to talk on organisational elections.
He said a training centre of the Border Security Force (BSF) would be opened in Kollam soon.The centre would be utilised by the marine wing of the BSF for providing training to its personnel in swimming. Construction of the centre would begin soon after land for the purpose was made available, Mr. Ramachandran said.
http://www.thehindu.com/2010/06/16/stories/2010061655920300.htm

 

[AkhandBharat]

Salute to the brave Colonel Neeraj Sood!

Colonel Neeraj Sood, Commanding Officer of the Indian Army's 18 Rashtriya Rifles was killed carrying out counter insurgency operations in Kuligam in Kupwara Distt in J&K last night. His unit laid two ambushes to dominate the area; one of them led by the company commander, made contact with militants. On getting information, Col Neeraj Sood, along with his Quick Reaction Team, being the closest at the Company Operating Base, rushed to the site. In the ensuing firefight the Commanding Officer sustained a gun shot wound to his head and succumbed to his injuries. The Army is presently continuing its operation, in the area.

Colonel Neeraj Sood was commissioned into 8 Rajputana Rifles in Dec 1992, and is an alumni of National Defence Academy, having passed out with the 91 Regular Course from IMA, Dehradun. A keen sportsman, the officer had extensive counter insurgency experience. He has been an instructor at the Army's prestigious Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School at Variengte and had a high profile. The officer is survived by his wife, Priti, a house wife and an eleven year old daughter, Mishika, who is studying in class five. Rest in peace.

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http://livefist.blogspot.com/2010/06/rip-colonel-neeral-sood-co-18-rr.html

 

[RAM]

Kalam's vision: a new role for military engg college





Presenting a revolutionary vision for the future role of the College of Military Engineering (CME), the former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on Wednesday said that besides its usual active combat and engineering roles the CME should plan and manage projects such as the interconnection of river bodies and functions, such as waterways and river management, including flood and drought management, should be entrusted to bodies like them.


Sharing his experience at the Gatton College of Lexington in Kentucky USA (where he went for a teaching assignment in April 2010), he said that such a role has been carved out for the Corps of Engineers (which is a Federal Agency) in the United States. He said the Corps of Engineers there has implemented 200 flood protection projects and manages 372 billion cubic metres of water. Suggesting a major role change, he said there is no reason why India should not think of applying the modern navigation management which the US applies in flood control of the Mississippi, to managethe Kosi in Bihar and Brahmaputra in Assam. The former President said, "If we can save even half of the 1,500 billion cubic metres of water that flows into the sea our country's water problem can be solved." Firing the young engineers with ideas, he said system design, system integration and system management principles in an interdisciplinary environment should be learned and adopted by them. "It's not your rank for which will be remembered, but for what you do in terms of lightening the payload of soldiers, developing new strategy for weapon deployment, designing a new communication platform, designing tools for nuclear weapons warfare, research in controlling terrorism, developing a smart water base for stopping flood, and becoming the first military astronaut to walk on Mars," Kalam said.




He said,"We must promote collaborative projects between two countries with core competencies to do a significant project like Brahmos which on a 300 million dollar investment can fetch a business of 7 billion dollars for the country." All praise for the beautiful environment of CME, he exhorted CMEites to plant 1 million trees while on a mission to preserve the environment. At the function, Kalam released the First Day Cover of the special postal stamp issued on the occasion. A colourful edition of the CME Centenary Weekly was also released by Dr Kalam. Dr Kalam also unvield a crystal replica of the CME building at the function.CME Commandant, Lt Gen USP Sinha, presented Dr Kalam with a small CME memento as a goodwill gesture. A small question-answer session with the engineer-officers was also held on the occasion. Replying to several ifs and buts of the officers he said to be successful 'You should become the captain of the problem and should not allow the problem to become your captain'Earlier, Lt Gen USP Sinha welcomed Dr Kalam and appreciated his thoughtful gesture of sharing his towering vision with the armed forces. He said the motivation provided by Dr Kalam's landmark achievements has guided todays young army officers to believe that no vision is too big, if you have the will to achieve it. Deputy Commandant Maj Gen Rajive Dutt , several retired senior officials, officers of Engineering Degree Course were also present.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/kalams-vision-a-new-role-for-military-engg-college/637884/2

 

[RAM]

Indian army drawing up plans to take on Maoists

THE INDIAN army has been drawn into fighting Maoist rebels responsible for violence across a third of the country because provincial police and federal paramilitaries have not been able to neutralise them.
The army is finalising plans to establish a counter-insurgency warfare school to train paramilitaries in the worst affected Chattisgarh state in central India. It plans to post officers of the rank of colonel and brigadier as military advisers for anti-Maoist operations in several provinces.
Prime minister Manmohan Singh has repeatedly declared the Maoist threat to be India's "gravest internal security challenge" since independence.
The army is also drawing up plans to keep three to five divisions – 30,000 to 50,000 soldiers – ready to help civilian authorities deal with the fast proliferating Maoist threat to 220 of some 620 administrative districts across 20 of India's 28 provinces.
The training programme to counter the Maoists could potentially be the force's largest internal security mobilisation, other than in insurgency-ridden Kashmir state and in the northeastern provinces bordering Burma (Myanmar) and Bangladesh.
Senior military sources said the training schedule was being "reoriented" to enable units to counter a wily enemy that was adroit at blending into civilian populations.
The army had also stepped up its intelligence gathering in rebel areas by employing personnel who speak the languages of various tribes comprising Maoist activists.
The federal government also plans to hire ex-servicemen, particularly former Sappers, on contract for tasks such as de-mining. Maoists use improvised explosive devices frequently.
Meanwhile, the Indian air force is seeking the return of its 15 Russian MI 17 helicopters that serve UN peacekeeping missions in Africa in anticipation of them being deployed for logistical support in anti-Maoist operations.
Since 2005 more than 4,000 people have died in Maoist violence. Last month the rebels derailed a passenger train in eastern India killing 145 people and in April they ambushed and killed 76 paramilitaries and 30 policemen.
The two atrocities shocked the country and panicked the federal government into considering deploying the military.
The rebels, who claim to be inspired by China's Mao Zedong, have successfully tapped into growing resentment among India's rural poor and vast tribal population over exploitation by a corrupt, inefficient and uncaring administration.
Claiming to empower India's vast tribal peoples, the poor and dispossessed, they launched their "People's War" in 1967 to secure economic, social and environmental justice for them.
With an estimated strength of between 15,000 and 20,000 activists, they operate parallel governments in their areas of dominance, levying taxes, dispensing justice through unofficial courts and determining the educational syllabi and moral behaviour of locals.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2010/0624/1224273190029.html

 

[RAM]

BSF, BDR for 'utmost restraint' in border

India's Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles on Thursday agreed to exercise "utmost restraint" in areas of dispute along the Bangladesh border and not to engage in any sort of confrontation.
Emerging out of the meeting with Deputy Director General of BDR, Brigadier Obaidul Haque, Inspector General of BSF RC Saxena said, "we have strongly voiced our concern and displeasure regarding recent unprovoked firing by them (BDR) creating unnecessary tension along the international border."
The BSF and BDR officials met at Dawki in the aftermath of June 15 BDR's "unprovoked firing" along the India-Bangladesh in southern Meghalaya. A school teacher was injured in the firing.
Dawki is 85 Km south of Shillong, the state capital of Meghalaya.
Saxena, however, said that both sides have agreed that any violation of the border would be settled through discussions and the two sides would not engage in any confrontation.
"We have agreed that settlement of areas under adverse possession should be left to the Joint Working Group of both nations scheduled to meet next month to find ways to settle outstanding bilateral border disputes," he said.
According to official records, 551.8 acres of Bangladeshi land is in possession of India, while 226.81 acres of Indian land is in possession of Bangladesh. All these areas are disputed. There are about 11 such areas in Meghalaya with several of them being in the Jaintia Hills and East Khasi Hills district bordering Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is citing documents of 1937, the Indian side relies on land records of 1914 to sustain its claims.
India Home Secretary G.K. Pillai said the joint boundary working group of India and Bangladesh would meet next month to resolve the boundary dispute between the neighbouring countries.
"We are hopeful that the joint boundary working group will resolve adverse possessions and enclaves and the undemarcated boundary between India and Bangladesh," Pillai added.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, during her visit to India in January, had agreed to maintain peace and status quo on the border.
Of the 4,098-km-long India-Bangladesh border, Meghalaya shares a 443-km border with Bangladesh, part of which is porous, hilly and unfenced and prone to frequent infiltration

http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjc2Mzk%3D-NYJhoCyRRW0%3D

 

[plugwater]

Honeywell joins Indian body armor venture

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., June 22 (UPI) -- Indian paramilitary and police forces will soon be wearing body armor that uses Honeywell composite breast plates, the company announced.

Honeywell said the deal for its Spectra Shield and Gold Shield composite plates being incorporated into 56,000 jackets is part of a contract MKU Pvt Ltd received from India's Ministry of the Interior.

"Honeywell's Spectra and Gold Shield composite materials will play a key role in protecting the men and women who serve on India's police forces from the serious threats they face every day," said Phil Wojcik, head of Honeywell's Advanced Fibers and Composites business. "Our materials protect law enforcement officials, soldiers and their vehicles in combat zones around the world and we are proud to bring this technology to India."

Honeywell said the body armor, designed and made by MKU is intended to protect from small-arms fire.

Honeywell plates, the company said, offer protection from multiple bullet strikes, angle shots and high-velocity rounds.

"Today's police forces need stronger, lighter armor that can withstand a variety of threats," Neeraj Gupta, managing director of MKU, was quoted in the Honeywell release."Together with Honeywell, we're providing the Indian police with the latest generation products in personal armor technology."

http://www.upiasia.com/Business_New...Indian-body-armor-venture/UPI-65291277244845/

 

[Neil]

China builds oxygen-rich barracks for soldiers in Tibet mountains

BEIJING: The People's Liberation Army in China has come up with the first batch of ecological oxygen-enriched barracks for use by troops posted in the oxygen deficient mountain regions of Tibet across the Indian border. It means lesser dependence on oxygen cylinders and higher performance for soldiers, the PLA research team has reported.

This is one of the several recent innovations reported by Chinese defense establishment that include reduction in take-off time for ship-based helicopters, reorganizing the layout for multi-functional training ground in the slopes of Inner Mongolia and running digitalized medical services, according to the official media.

Oxygen enriched barracks built at a height of 4,500 meters at the Naqu Military Sub-Command in Tibet involved using plants to generate additional oxygen in a special activity room and barracks with floor space of 1,000 square meters and 3,000 square meters, respectively. Soldiers using these facilities during exercise were found to have 10% higher oxygen level in the blood as compared to the outdoors and relieved of the problem of plateau anoxia.

The harsh environment with 48% oxygen as compared to the hinterland has been a cause of worry for the PLA, which found a large number of soldiers suffering from altitude diseases as alopecia and nail dent. Ecological experts including botanists and altitude disease pathologists were brought in for an on-the-spot investigation in the largely unpopulated area. This is what resulted in the creation of barracks that use plants to generate additional oxygen, the official media said.

The official media recently touted the efforts of the military command in Inner Mongolia to rework the ground layout for shooting and hand-grenade training as a major achievement. The landscaping work involved taking advantage of natural land formations like slope, ridge and pit on the banks of Argun River at the China-Russia border to prepare four training facilities in a small area.

The Chinese navy managed to reduce the time it takes for a ship based helicopter to get out of the hanger and take off by four minutes early this week. This was done by combining and reorganizing several steps in the process launching helicopters during an exercise in the middle sea area of the Gulf of Aden close to the pirate infested Somalia coast on June 23.

"We arrange a multiple of subjects including low-altitude flight, ultra low-altitude flight, hovering, sliding and landing on the ship in a flight sortie to all-roundly improve the psychological quality and flight skill of the pilots under complicated meteorological conditions." Cui Ao, captain of the helicopter crew of the "Guangzhou" warship, was quoted in the official media as saying.

 

[A.V.]

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[Neil]

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...rs-in-Tibet-mountains/articleshow/6095268.cms

 

[plugwater]

Lighter, safer grenades for forces

CHANDIGARH:The defence services will soon be equipped with slimmer, lighter, safer and modulated grenades, which don't explode before time.

Deciding to gradually phase out the existing M-36 hand grenades, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently placed an order for 10 lakh newly-developed hand grenades for the Ordnance factory board. Developed by the Terminal Ballistic Research Lab of DRDO in Chandigarh, the multimode hand grenades would be replacing the archaic ones of the World War II vintage.
According to scientists, the advantage of these hand explosives would be that unlike the existing ones, which can accidentally explode without even the safety pin being removed, these have detachable parts and cannot go off on their own.

"The new design will overcome the safety defect in existing explosives, which explode much before time. Unlike the older version, this weapon can also be airdropped with precision," said Dr Satish Kumar, director of TBRL.

The missile, which has been tested in temperatures ranging between minus 20 degree Celsius and 55 degree Celsius during trials conducted at Kargil and Tangdhar and in hot dry conditions of Pokhran in Rajasthan, have been now approved for largescale manufacture. "Its modular and lightweight design translates into better operational preparedness as the soldier can carry more of these, use them according to combat conditions and airdrop them precisely on the enemy," Dr Kumar pointed out.

Another significant aspect of this new product is that the time delay for the explosion — time taken to go off after the pin is pulled out to activate —, is a mere three seconds. "The time factor has seldom been this precise in earlier designs, and led to explosions occurring much before time, resulting in casualities. The multimode overcomes this limitation," the director added.

"We are half-way to coming up with another version which has an electronic fuse and is lighter," he said.
A similar model of grenades for paramilitary forces is also in the pipeline.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...r-grenades-for-forces/articleshow/6096663.cms

 

[anand_6869]

Many brave officers and soldiers continue to lay down their lives for the country but when a Kashmir conspirator is killed immense protests are held against the forces. It is about time that the use of lethal force is given to the armed forces against protesting terrorists in the guise of civilians in Kashmir, since most of the Kashmiri terrorists are the so called innocent civilians themselves. IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT THE ARMY IS GIVEN THE ABSOLUTE POWER TO GOVERN TERROR PRONE TERRITORIES LIKE KASHMIR AND NOT CORRUPT PRO TERROR POLITICIANS WHO PRACTICE VOTE BANK POLITICS.

When our Soldiers go down serving our Country all that they get are a couple of lines report by the media but stories of stone throwers and scandals get prime time on news channels .

And corrupt politicians continue to support the so called Innocent protesters, these so called innocent protesters even tried to innocently set ablaze cars,supply trucks,armored vehicles,police gypsy's and still none of our Indian soldiers even fired a single bullet at them even though our soldiers were fully armed sub machine guns assault rifles etc but when they tried to set ablaze a bunker filled with well armed solders is when they fired a warning shot at the protesters unfortunately or fortunately killing one of the so called innocent protesters which sparks immense protests by activists and the "Innocent civilians" but the army is not permitted to take necessary action against the civilian aggressors, incidents like these gain the glance in prime time media reports.

 

[RAM]

Mountain trails that claim a life a day

DELHI // The highest fatality rate in the Indian army is not among troops stationed along the de facto border with its arch-rival Pakistan, but among its high-altitude road building unit.The Border Roads Organisation has lost 3,211 men – averaging almost one a day – in the last decade. The unsung heroes of the Indian army, the men of the "BRO" as the organisation is known here, are tasked with construction and maintenance of roads along the country's 6,900km border with Pakistan, China and Burma.Their lives are often gruelling. In the Himalayas, where most of the force is deployed, the men have to endure months of extreme cold and loneliness.Avalanches and falling rocks are a daily worry and a lack of safety equipment and training means many men simply fall to their deaths. Others go mad from the stress, along with the unhappiness at being cut off from their families for so long. Few manage more than three years of service.But, as India pushes to upgrade its infrastructure in the border states, it will be the men of BRO who spearhead that drive.

Many wonder whether it is up to the task. For years now the BRO has been understaffed by an estimated 15 per cent, and unable to find recruits for what is a highly dangerous but under-appreciated job.

It also lacks much of the equipment it requires, including heavy-lifting helicopters, which it must loan from other units in the army.


Many of its projects also grind to a halt because of the slothful nature of Indian bureaucracy or inter-ministerial rivalries.

A project to build a 2,678km road in Arunachal announced last January is already behind schedule because the environment ministry will not grant approval and the local government will not issue BRO workers with entry permits.

Meanwhile on the Chinese side of the border, work continues apace.


"The Chinese are so fast, so determined," says Amit Kumar of the Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation

"They say this project will be finished by such a time and it is!"
http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100628/FOREIGN/706279842/1002/NEWS

 

[EagleOne]

Indian Army To Use Micro Devices For Movement Of Terrorists

BY: EYTIMES
The Indian Army plans to use micro audio bugs, video devices, other micro devices and new age gadgets to keep a watch on terrorist hideouts, meeting places and activities. Says Army on the possible uses of nanotechnology products in the Ëœtechnology Perspective and Capability Roadmap for the Defence Ministry.

It contemplates to use nanotechnology applications
to develop nano security devices. Being a future manufacturing technology, nano tech will make most products lighter, stronger, cleaner, less expensive and smaller in size. This and many interesting uses and possibilities of nano products in future are featured in the first anniversary issue of ËœNano Digest', India's first magazine on Nanotechnology published from Hyderabad city. The magazine is just hit the market.
Another interesting piece of news is about the development of world's most powerful microscope, which is now up and running at the University of Texas at San Antonio in USA. The JEOL transmission electron microscope, model JEM-ARM200F, will propel the development of new cancer therapies and disease treatments by allowing nanotechnology researchers to see samples magnified 20 million times its original size. This is certainly a remarkable progress.

This new and the most powerful microscope can herald new chapter in cancer treatment to pinpoint and burn away the damaged cells without harming the surrounding healthy cells. It will also be used to study Alzheimer's disease to develop new materials and for other applications.

What is Nanotech? It is not known well so far in India though mention of it was made in 1959. It is the study of controlling of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. One nanometer (nm) is one billionth, or 10 to the power of minus 9 of the meter. To put it more simply, a centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, a millimeter is one-thousandth of a meter, and a micrometer is one-millionth of a meter, but all of these are still huge compared to the nanoscale. A nanometer (nm) is one-billionth of a meter, smaller than the wavelength of visible light and a hundred-thousandth the width of a human hair. Nanotechnology is a technology with future full of promises.

The first anniversary issue features a cover story on the need for patenting of scientific discoveries is just hit the market. In an exclusive article, it presented the need and urgency to safeguard India's scientific findings in this world of piracy and cheating. The cover article presents the guidelines and thorough information about the need for patenting of scientific discoveries. Among other features, the issue also has an exclusive article written by Prof. R. Tenne of Israel. A thought provoking article on the way from lab to market is presented for Indian scientists to get inspired. The issue also delves in Nanocomputing, Analytical & Measuring Instruments for Nanotechnology, Nanotech Courses, Nano Lab Alerts, Nanomedicine Updates and others. All in all, an issue worth preserving.

The annual issue also discusses about many advancements in nanoscience. One such an eye opener is how highly lethal venom of cone snail helps in medicine. The highly lethal venom contained in cone snails found in coastal waters near coral reefs when extracted and administered via nanotechnologic methods can potentially be used as a safe and effective alternative to highly addictive morphine based medications.

The only of its kind of magazine in India on Nanotechnology was launched last June. Nano Messiah, world's great scientist and Father of Indian Nanotechnology Prof. C.N.R. Rao launched it then. One year down the lane, Nano Digest emerged as premier magazine with well over 8000 readership.

Who says ˜No-no to Nano. The encouraging support magazine receiving from month to month over the last one year proves that Nano is happening in India. Many who felt that market was not ripe for such a magazine proved otherwise, said K.Jayadev, Editor of Nano Digest English monthly. It also dispelled the myth that journalists do not understand technology. Hence, they shouldn’t publish a technology magazine was the opinion of the industry. But, Nano Digest proved that journalists too can edit and produce technology magazine, informed Jayadev.

We wanted to develop a popular magazine, which would decipher technology, inform and educate people about this lesser known science. Nano Digest has been popularizing nanoscience and technology over the past one year. Today Nano Digest has become a platform for many to talk about their experiments and findings; about new products and discoveries; about their curriculum, conferences. Today Nano Digest is the one-stop source for information on Nano Science in India, declared Mr. K. Hari Prasad, Publisher of Nano Digest.

In a short time Nano Digest forged partnerships with many International organisations and particiapated in Conferences like Nanotech India in Kochi, ICE in New Delhi, Indo-US workshop in Hyderabad, ICONSAT in Mumbai, ICONN in Chennai and many others. Among its subscribers are IITs, IIScs, JNCASR (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research), most of Universities, CSIR Institute, Engineering Colleges, etc. across the country.

Many Industry Stalwarts, who's-who of Nanotechnology in India and abroad, Nano Scientists, Nano Industry captains contribute articles regularly.

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[nitesh]

a sad news:

http://news.rediff.com/report/2010/jun/28/loc-gunbattle-5-foreign-militants-3-jawans-die.htm
LoC gunbattle: 6 foreign militants, 3 jawans killed

 

[anand_6869]

JAMMU: Six armed foreign militants were killed on Monday and three armymen lost their lives in a fierce gunbattle that broke out along the Line of Control (LOC) in Kupwara sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Salute to the brave souls who have given their lives protecting our Borders, unfortunately basic effort wasn't taken to even provide the names of the brave men who have fallen protecting our nation, let us not forget that it is because of the sacrifice of these great men our country is not another Bosnia, Serbia or Afghanistan or divided into multiple states like USSR was and lawlessness rules the land. The apathy of our POLITICIANS and related Media who practice VOTEBANK politics and to whom money and power override the value of the lives of our brave soldiers are to blame for these incidents
To the fallen soldiers we are proud of your sacrifice and are forever indebted to men like you who protect our borders to ensure our safety THANK YOU.

 

[nitesh]

http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-...-warfare-to-pack-a-punch/Article1-561717.aspx
Army's school of warfare to pack a punch

The Army has firmed up plans to set up a counter-insurgency warfare school dedicated to training paramilitary forces near Raipur in Chattisgarh. The first-of-its-kind training facility, to be manned by 500 soldiers including 120 officers, will churn out 7,000 para-military personnel every year.

In a proposal sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Army has sought 1,200 acres near Raipur for setting up the school.

An Army officer told HT, "We sent the proposal in the first week of June after carrying out a comprehensive study. The school will be operational within six months of allotment of land." The Army has also proposed deploying an infantry battalion (around 800 soldiers) at the same location for providing security and demonstration of counter-insurgency drills to the trainees.

The school will be modelled on the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School at Vairengte in Mizoram, but will be bigger than the CIJWS. It would be headed by a Major General and also have representatives of the MHA and Intelligence Bureau, he said.

The Army's involvement has so far been limited to training para-military personnel for counter-insurgency operations. The force has trained around 50,000 state and central police forces at various military establishments, including the CIJWS.

The Army has also proposed deputing Colonels, who have learnt their trade in Kashmir and North-East, to Naxal-affected states for giving operational advice. "The experience of these officers in the counter-insurgency environment could lend new momentum to the government's counter-Naxal efforts," sources said.

The Army has suggested the raising of new specialised units consisting of Army veterans to create a new template for fighting Naxal cadres. The IAF has sought permission to pull out its Mi-17 helicopters serving UN missions in Africa, anticipating a bigger role in providing logistics support to security forces in anti-Naxal operations.

 

[nitesh]

cross post:

http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-...-warfare-to-pack-a-punch/Article1-561717.aspx
Army's school of warfare to pack a punch

The Army has firmed up plans to set up a counter-insurgency warfare school dedicated to training paramilitary forces near Raipur in Chattisgarh. The first-of-its-kind training facility, to be manned by 500 soldiers including 120 officers, will churn out 7,000 para-military personnel every year.

In a proposal sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Army has sought 1,200 acres near Raipur for setting up the school.

An Army officer told HT, "We sent the proposal in the first week of June after carrying out a comprehensive study. The school will be operational within six months of allotment of land." The Army has also proposed deploying an infantry battalion (around 800 soldiers) at the same location for providing security and demonstration of counter-insurgency drills to the trainees.

The school will be modelled on the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School at Vairengte in Mizoram, but will be bigger than the CIJWS. It would be headed by a Major General and also have representatives of the MHA and Intelligence Bureau, he said.

The Army's involvement has so far been limited to training para-military personnel for counter-insurgency operations. The force has trained around 50,000 state and central police forces at various military establishments, including the CIJWS.

The Army has also proposed deputing Colonels, who have learnt their trade in Kashmir and North-East, to Naxal-affected states for giving operational advice. "The experience of these officers in the counter-insurgency environment could lend new momentum to the government's counter-Naxal efforts," sources said.

The Army has suggested the raising of new specialised units consisting of Army veterans to create a new template for fighting Naxal cadres. The IAF has sought permission to pull out its Mi-17 helicopters serving UN missions in Africa, anticipating a bigger role in providing logistics support to security forces in anti-Naxal operations.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Lighter, safer grenades for forces
CHANDIGARH:The defence services will soon be equipped with slimmer, lighter, safer and modulated grenades, which don't explode before time.

Is this a good news for us!?!!........

 

[EagleOne]

Sagem delivers Sigma 30 systems for Indian rocket launchers

Sagem completed delivery of its Sigma 30 laser-gyro artillery navigation and pointing system to the first two Indian Army regiments to be equipped with the locally-developed Pinaka multiple launch rocket system (MLRS).

The company has also established a maintenance facility near New Delhi staffed by Indian mechanics, who received specialised training for this system in both France and India.

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) selected the Sigma 30 system in 2008. The hardware was installed aboard the launch vehicles by the two Indian companies.

http://www.janes.com/news/defence/systems/jmr/jmr100628_2_n.shtml

 

[Patriot]

Indian army showcases latest technological innovations in Delhi expo

BY: ANI

The Indian Army presented the latest technologies and innovations at an Army exposition here on Tuesday.

The two-day exposition-cum-seminar was inaugurated by Army Chief General V.K. Singh.
In his keynote address, he spoke on 'innovation-marking a difference to the potential of Indian Army' and the importance of scientific achievements.

During the expo, Lieutenant General A.K.S Chandele, Director General of Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers, announced that India had developed the best Anti-Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) to fight terrorism.

"Our innovators have world class technology. We have been able to develop Anti-IED (Improvised Explosive Devices) devices, which are better than any imported devices, and now we can effectively use them," Lieutenant General Chandele said.

He also spoke about the special suits being designed for the soldiers operating in extreme climatic conditions.

"One technology is to keep the soldiers comfortable in extreme hot climate and extreme cold climate. You know we operate in temperatures ranging from minus 30 to 50 degree centigrade," Lieutenant General Chandele said.The clothing that a soldier wears should not become so heavy that he cannot move comfortably and cannot use his weapons effectively. So, we are looking at innovations in this field," he added.

Radars, automatic guns, grenades, bulletproof jackets, missiles and tanks were among the equipment displayed at the exposition.






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