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Gaya OTA to admit 1st batch this year

The Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) at Gaya is nearing completion and the first batch of 200 is expected to join by mid 2011-said Lt Gen Mukesh Sabharwal, adjutant general, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army). He was addressing the annual recruiting seminar of the Indian Army at the College of Military Engineering (CME) in Pune. “The final orders have been received from the government. Raising of the staff, support staff and other infrastructural requirements are met and the first batch of 200 for this academy training for Short Service Commission (SSC) would join by mid 2011. Next year, the number will be increased to 750 which would further take up the intake of officers,” he said adding, “Last year, the net intake of officers in the country was increased by 400, while this year it is expected to go up by 800.”

In order to meet the officer shortage that the Indian Army has been facing, the second academy, on the lines of OTA, Chennai was proposed by the government about two years ago.

Gaya OTA to admit 1st batch this year

 

[bhagat]

Winner of this TV show will train with the Indian Army

A special screening of the new reality show ‘Mission Army- Desh Ke Rakshak’ was held here Wednesday in the presence of Chief of Army Staff V.K. Singh and other top brass of the military.The show was launched in October last year at India Gate in the capital and premieres this Monday at 10 p.m. on the National Geographic channel in English, Hindi, Bangla and Telugu, an official said.

‘We have shot across all terrains in the country and will take our viewers into territories where no civilian has got access. It was an humbling experience for all of us and our belief in the Indian Army has increased manifold,’ managing director of Fox International Channels (India) Keertan Adyanthaya said.

Participants from all over the country underwent a gruelling test and five have made it to the finals. Only one of them will be successful in becoming a part of the Indian military training team abroad, added the official.

Winner of this TV show will train with the Indian Army

 

[angeldemon_007]

'Army dealing with shortage of officers' - The Times of India

 

[angeldemon_007]

Seldon USA eyes on Army for ''safe water on move'' technology

Jammu, Feb 25 (PTI) Us-based Seldon Technologies today announced its foray into India to market its potable high capacity self-contained water treatment boxes and water sticks for Army and the domestic market in Jammu & Kashmir.
The company had developed the "safe water on move" technology for the US Army that is engaged in operations in various conflict areas across the world.
"We are focusing on the Indian Army as a major client for our products preliminarily produced for USA Army as safe water on the move," Seldon Technologies Inc President Roger Miller told reporters here.
Miller in joint collaboration with Aquanomics Systems Limited, launched Seldon products of water boxes and Seldon sticks manufactured under Carbon Nano Water Filteration Technology in the state today.
Flanked by Aquanomics Systems Limited Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Sapra and Nidheesh Group Managing Director Murti Gupta, Miller said, "The Defence Department of USA and NASA had provided us grants for development of this technology for the US forces."
We produced mobile equipments for safe drinking water which are user friendly and suitable for their use in any climate and geographical conditions, he said.
Sapra said "We will be meeting the officers of the armed forces at the conference here tomorrow, wherein we will showcase our technology which would be best suitable for the troops working in the harsh and unfriendly climates and terrain conditions during operations in the state.

Seldon USA eyes on Army for ''safe water on move'' technology -  Business News - News - MSN India

 

[Water Car Engineer]

WINNIPEG, March 8 /PRNewswire/ - Magellan Aerospace announced today a new agreement with Bell Helicopter for a Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS®) kit development. The helicopter to be fitted with WSPS will be the Bell UH-1Y. The design and production of the WSPS will be carried out at Magellan's Bristol Aerospace operating division in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for delivery of the prototype kits in 2011.
Bristol is the global expert for this unique system, offering a proven design and acknowledged technological expertise. In January of this year, the company also announced a new agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), headquartered in Bangalore, India for the design and development of a new WSPS kit for the HAL Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).
Bell Helicopters is a long time customer and supporter of WSPS. Bristol's initial WSPS development and testing was for the Bell CH-136 Kiowa in 1977. Bristol has previously adapted the design to several variants of Bell's UH-1 helicopters.
Mr. Don Boitson, Vice President and General Manger, Bristol Aerospace, commented, "Our WSPS continues to lead the way with helicopter OEMs, and we are proud of our long-lasting and ongoing relationship with Bell Helicopter."
In 1977 Bristol, with the Canadian Forces, designed the WSPS to provide a measure of protection for helicopters to the potentially devastating consequences of inadvertent encounters with horizontally strung wires and cables. In 2009, Bristol reached the milestone of delivering its 20,000th WSPS kit. More than 65 commercial and military models of WSPS have been developed for customers around the world and new systems continue to be designed for new helicopter developments that are increasing in size and complexity.
About Magellan Aerospace Corporation:
Magellan Aerospace Corporation is one of the world's most integrated aerospace industry suppliers. Magellan designs, engineers, and manufactures aeroengine and aerostructure assemblies and components for aerospace markets, advanced products for military and space markets, and complimentary specialty products. Magellan is a public company whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:MAL), with operating units throughout Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.

New Bell Helicopter Wire Strike Protection System Development

 

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Compensation to personnel on peacekeeping missions hiked, IBN Live News

The compensation paid to defence personnel killed in peacekeeping missions under the United Nations (UN) flag has been increased to USD 70,000 from USD 50,000, the Lok Sabha was informed today.In a written reply to the House, Defence Minister A K Antony said, "A sum of USD 50,000 was being paid for those killed. This has been revised to USD 70,000 with effect from July 2010. " "The death compensation paid to the families of personnel killed in such peacekeeping missions is over and above the normal package for similar cases in India," Antony said.He also informed the House that eight Indian Army personnel were killed in various UN peacekeeping missions during the last three years.Meanwhile, replying to a query on whether the cadets in the Indian Military Academy (IMA) are allowed to keep mobile phones and get Internet facilities in their rooms, Antony said, "The cadets have been permitted to keep mobile phones in their rooms from July 2010." "In the past, mobile phone signals were not available in IMA campus from any mobile service provider. However, adequate number of fixed lines and WLL connections excluding BSNL were provided in each training company to enable cadets to make and receive calls," he added.On internet facilities in the rooms of the cadets, the Minister said, "They have not been provided with internet access in their rooms. However, internet service has been provided under centralized arrangements at cyber cafes in each company, IT labs and library." PTI AD

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Army to scale world's eighth highest peak

In a first of its kind effort, the Indian Army will attempt to scale Mount Manaslu, the world's eighth highest peak, between March and June, a statement said here Tuesday.

The attempt comes close on the heels of the army's successful ski expedition to Antarctica.

Scaling Mount Manaslu, at 8,163 metres altitude, is an extreme challenge that requires courage and conviction, an army spokesperson said in the release.

Due to its sheer difficulty, Indians have never attempted to scale this peak, a challenge that the Indian Army is willing to take up, he said.

The expedition was flagged off by army's deputy chief Lt. Gen. V.S. Tonk here Tuesday.

The 18-member team, led by Col Ajay Kothiyal, a Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra winner, will leave for Kathmandu in Nepal March 24. After a ten-day strenuous trek over mountainous terrain, the team will reach the base camp at 5,456 metres altitude.

Four camps will be established ahead of the base camp and the members will attempt scaling the peak between May 14 and 20.

The pursuit of climbing all open 8,000-metre-plus high peaks started when the Indian Army scaled Mount Everest for the first time in 2001. Ever since, the Army mountaineers have been successful in scaling six of the nine open 'eight thousanders' of the world.

Mount Manaslu expedition, being conducted under the aegis of Army Adventure Wing of Directorate General of Military Training, is the eighth peak over 8,000 metres that the Indian Army is scaling.

 

[Agnostic_Indian]

JAISALMER : The indigenous Arjun tank was today formally inducted into the 75 Armoured Regiment at a ceremony here , over 37 years after the project was commissioned by the government . " Lieutenant General A K Singh , general officer commanding in chief (GOC -in-C) of the southern command, inducted the tank . The ceremony also marked the passage of T 55 tanks from the inventory after forty years of reliable service, " a defence spokesperson said . He said that 45 Arjun tanks were inducted . The event also marked the 39 th Raising day of the regiment , in which over 1000 retired officers and jawans took part. 75 Armoured Regiment is the only Indian armoured regiment to be raised on foreign soil during the 1971 Indo - Pak war at Gadra road ( now in Pakistan) on 12 March 1972 , he added.
The Times of India on Mobile

 

[GareebNawaz]

Is there any scope of IA buying Strykers?

 

[bhagat]

Indian Army Chief Honoured at the US Army War

College Hall of Fame

1. In a rare event of its kind, General VK Singh becomes the first Indian Officer to be induct
ed into the ‘Hall of Fame’ of US Army War College, Carlisle, USA, on 11 Mar 2011. This distinction is extended by the US Army, to all officers from friendly foreign countries, who rise to the post of ‘Chief’ of their respective Armies, after attending the coveted Course at US Army War College. A masters degree in Strategic Studies is awarded on completion of the course. General VK Singh (then Brigadier) passed out from the US Army War College in 2000-01.

2. The ceremony was hosted by Major General Gregg F Martin, the Commandant of US Army War College, Carlisle, where General VK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC, Chief of Army Staff was ceremoniously inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’. As part of the ceremony the Chief’s photograph was placed in the hallowed portals of the college. On this occasion, General VK Singh also delivered a talk on ‘Strategic & Defence Leadership’ to the students of US Army War College, where he highlighted the future challenges, which will be faced by future leaders.

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[saumyasupratik]

Is there any scope of IA buying Strykers?

What use are the Strykers when other options like GTK Boxer, Patria AMV, BAE SEP and BTR-90A can be bought.

I wonder why IA never goes for dedicated wheeled or tracked APC's in large numbers.They only want IFV's like BMP-2.Doesn't anyone else think that we should have both Wheeled or Tracked APC's as well as IFV's in large numbers?

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Ordnance Factory Board draws up Rs 6,800 cr upgrade plan

KOLKATA: The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has drawn up an extensive modernisation and infrastructure plan in all of its 39 odd factories across the nation, the company chief said today.

"The board has made a detailed project report about long- term modernisation of all the 39 factories. We will submit (it) to the defence ministry in April for approval," Director- General of Ordnance Factories and chairman of OFB D M Gupta said today.

 

[Quenchez]

Should I join the Indian Army, Does I try atleast one time for it.

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[angeldemon_007]

I was going through the net and i saw this video, although its old but the gears used by the paras are good...

 

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[Abingdonboy]

Does anyone know what is the most distinguished/respected/decorated infantry regiment in the IA? The Gurkha,Sikh LI, Rajput, Guards, Naga,Punjab etc etc??