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Government to raise 15 new battalions for Pakistan, China borders

NEW DELHI: The government is planning to raise 15 new battalions in the country's two important border guarding forces -- the BSF and the ITBP -- to fortify defence along the strategic frontiers with Pakistan, Bangladesh and China.

A senior official in the Union Home Ministry told PTI that it is "actively considering" raising six fresh battalions in the Border Security Force (BSF) and nine in the Indo- Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force.

Each battalion of these forces comprises about 1,000 operational jawans and officers.

Sources in the BSF said the force has projected enhancing manpower by sanctioning of new units so that they can be deployed in the Assam and West Bengal flanks of the Indo- Bangladesh border even as a similar addition in numbers is required to effectively guard the Indo-Pak International Border (IB), especially in Punjab and Jammu regions, in the near future.

"The exact locations for the new battalions could be gauged as and when they are raised but a few areas along Bangladesh and Pakistan will remain a priority owing to their vulnerability profile such as infiltration, drugs smuggling, human trafficking and illegal migration," a senior BSF officer said.

Similarly, the ITBP has been trying to reduce the inter- BoP (border out post) distance at the 3,488-km long icy frontier that it is tasked with guarding.

"The original projection was to have 12 fresh battalions for the ITBP but the force requires nine such units in the near future," a senior ITBP officer said.

The frequent instances of transgressions and confrontations with the Chinese army at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is being seen as the major reason for the ITBP to enhance its numbers.

The mountain-trained force has recently got sanctions to set up at least 47 new BoPs along the border for effective control of the Himalayan border area.

The home ministry official said the new battalions would also help the two border guarding forces better rotate troops from forward locations to units in the mainland.

While most of the BoPs of the ITBP are in highly arduous terrain and it is difficult and time-taking to reach them, many of the BSF locations at the two borders are also in high-altitude and harsh climate regions.

While the BSF is the country's largest border guarding force with a strength of about 2.5 lakh, the ITBP is about 90,000-personnel strong.

The home ministry has three such forces under its command, the third being the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) that is tasked with guarding Indian borders with Nepal and Bhutan.
 

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15-January, 2018 12:20 IST
PM extends his greetings on Army Day

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on Army Day.

PM said, "On Army Day, I convey greetings to the soldiers, veterans and their families. Every citizen of India has unwavering trust and pride in our Army, which protects the nation and is also at the forefront of humanitarian efforts during times of natural disasters and other accidents.


Our Army always puts the nation first. I salute all those great individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving the nation. India will never forget our valiant heroes."

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Army Day celebrations | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena

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New Delhi, January 15, 2018 11:55 IST
Updated: January 15, 2018 11:55 IST
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/president-pm-greet-troops-on-army-day/article22441890.ece


Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa’s taking over as the first commander-in-chief of the Indian Army
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the officers and troops of the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day.

“On Army Day, greetings to the valiant men and women of the Indian Army, to veterans and to families of those who have worn the uniform. You are our nation’s pride, the sentinels of our liberty. Citizens sleep securely knowing you are ever awake and ever vigilant #PresidentKovind,” the official Twitter handle of the President of India read.

Mr. Modi saluted the Army personnel who sacrificed their lives while serving the nation and said every citizen of the country has “unwavering trust and pride” in the Indian Army.

“On Army Day, I convey greetings to the soldiers, veterans and their families. Every citizen of India has unwavering trust and pride in our Army, which protects the nation and is also at the forefront of humanitarian efforts during times of natural disasters and other accidents,” he wrote on his official Twitter handle.

“Our Army always puts the nation first. I salute all those great individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving the nation. India will never forget our valiant heroes,” the PM added.

Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa’s taking over as the first commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher in 1949.
 

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70th Army Day: Indian Army showcases might with tanks, choppers and missiles


  1. January 15 is celebrated every year by the Indian Army as Army Day. (Express Photo By Sandip Daundkar)

  1. 2018 marks the 70th year year of Army Day. (Express Photo By Sandip Daundkar)

  1. A fire power and manoeuvre demonstration involving tanks, armoured vehicles and helicopters was organised by the Armoured Corps Centre and School and Mechanised Infantry Regimental Centre in Ahmednagar on this day. (Express Photo By Sandip Daundkar)

  1. It was on January 15, 1949 that General (later Field Marshal) K M Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of Indian armed forces after independence, from General Sir F R R Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief. (Express Photo By Sandip Daundkar)


  1. President Ram Nath Kovind, while extending greetings to the valiant men and women of the Indian Army, said they are nation’s pride and the sentinels of our liberty. (Express Photo By Sandip Daundkar)


  1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “On Army Day, I convey greetings to the soldiers, veterans and their families. Every citizen of India has unwavering trust and pride in our Army, which protects the nation and is also at the forefront of humanitarian efforts during times of natural disasters and other accidents.” (Express Photo By Sandip Daundkar)


“We salute the valour, courage and sacrifice of our brave jawans on Army Day. Your perseverance defends our freedom; your dedication shields our liberty. It’s because of your sacrifices a billion hopes and dreams can take shape,” said Congress president Rahul Gandhi on the micro-blogging website. (Express Photo By Sandip Daundkar)
 

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  1. “On Army Day, a grateful nation salutes the courage and spirit of selfless service of our armed forces personnel,” said Union Minister Smriti Irani.(Express Photo By Sandip Daundkar)

  1. “On Army Day, we remember the indomitable courage and supreme sacrifices of our soldiers & salute their exemplary dedication & bravery,” said Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Express Photo By Sandip Daundkar)

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http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/army-day-celebrated/529097.html
Jammu, January 15
Army Day was celebrated across the state today.

The Army installations in the Jammu region remembered the martyrs. A wreath-laying ceremony was also organised here.

Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year in the country, in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa's (then a Lieutenant General) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chiefof the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on January 15, 1949. — TNS



Veterans at the Army Day celebrations in Doda. Tribune photo
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Doda, January 15

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/ex-servicemen-celebrate-army-day/529086.html

As the nation celebrates the 70th Army Day, the Army in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district celebrated the day with its ex-servicemen. The basic objective behind organising the event was to resolve the problems of veterans, which they usually face after retirement.

The Commanding Officer, 10 Rashtriya Rifles, was chief guest at the event who welcomed and addressed the guests after paying homage to the martyrs. He highlighted various schemes launched by the Army for ex-servicemen and asked veterans to avail the benefits.

“More than 50 veterans from different parts of Doda participated in the event, where guidance was given to them about the new schemes launched for ex-servicemen so that they can avail the benefits. Apart from this, their other issues of pension and documentation were also heard,” a senior Army officer said.
 

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DAC simplifies procedure to develop defence equipment through Indian Industry; clears procurements of assault rifles and carbines worth Rs 3,547 crore

Posted On: 16 JAN 2018 6:26PM by PIB Delhi

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, met today and simplified ‘Make II’ procedure, which prescribes guidelines to be followed to develop and manufacture defence equipment through Indian Industry. The DAC also cleared procurement of 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 carbines on fast track basis for Rs 3,547 crore to enable the Defence Forces to meet their immediate requirement for the troops deployed on the borders.

To encourage participation of private sector in defence design and production and to give a boost to ‘Make in India’ programme, the Council today introduced significant changes in the ‘Make II’ category of the Defence Procurement Procedure. Considering that no government funding is involved in ‘Make II’ project, the DAC simplified the procedure to make it industry friendly, with minimal government control. The salient aspects of the revised procedure will now allow Ministry of Defence to accept suo-motu proposals from the industry and also allows start-ups to develop equipment for Indian Armed Forces. The minimum qualification criteria to participate in ‘Make II’ projects has also been relaxed by removing conditions related to credit rating and reducing financial net worth criteria.

As per the earlier ‘Make II’ procedure, only two vendors were shortlisted to develop prototype equipment. Now, all vendors meeting the relaxed eligibility criteria will be allowed to participate in the prototype development process. The vendor will not be required to submit Detailed Project Report. After accord of approval of the ‘Make II’ project by the council, all clearances will be accorded at Service HQ (SHQ) level.

To hand-hold industry and start-ups, SHQs will now setup project facilitation teams to act as the primary interface between the SHQ and the industry during the design and development stage. These teams would provide technical inputs, trial infrastructure and other facilities as required by the vendor. Even if a single individual or firm offers innovative solutions, the SHQ will now have the option to accept and process the vendor’s development initiative. SHQs will be allowed to hire domain experts/consultants from private sector to increase outreach and enhance awareness among the industry.

Most importantly, there will be no foreclosure of project after the project is sanctioned, except on default by the vendor, to ensure that the successful vendor has assured orders.
 

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Indian Army Looking To Enhance Russian-made T-90 Tanks with New Missile System



The Indian Army is planning to induct a third-generation missile system for its Russian make T-90 tank, with a view to enhance its capability of hitting targets at a range of 8,000 metres.



A senior officer of the Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S), told Times Of India on Monday: "Upgradation of the existing T-90 tank missile system is in the pipeline and is in different stages of trial evaluation. The upgrade will give us an edge over enemies and better operational preparedness".


As of now, the T-90 tanks are equipped with laser-guided INVAR missile system which has a target hitting range of 5,500 metres, and the Army has decided to replace them with a third generation gun-launched missile. "The upgraded system will achieve more depth of penetration as well as hit target at a range of 8,000 metres, which would be a big advantage for us," another officer of the armoured corps said.


Army sources said the new missile system should be able to engage mobile as well as static targets effectively. "Since the tanks are now also deployed in high altitude regions, the mobility and strike capability is of great importance. Hence, there is another plan to install a modular engine for the T-90 tanks," sources added.


Lieutenant General Dalip Bhardwaj (retd), former director general of mechanised forces said, "All tanks have to be upgraded with latest equipment and missile system as the threat perception keeps changing. If it is possible to induct a third-generation missile system on T-90 tanks, it would definitely give a big advantage to the Indian Army on the battlefield".

 

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