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SAAB OFFERS NEXT GEN GRIPEN AIRCRAFT UNDER MAKE IN INDIA INITIATIVE. NEW DELHI:  Swedish defence major SAAB has unveiled its next generation fighter aircraft, Gripen E, which the company today said is being offered to the country under the 'Make in India' initiative with transfer of technology. Gripen E, which was unveiled yesterday, has significantly improved avionics system when compared to previous versions of the Gripen. The capability to carry more weapons and improved range performance, is possible with a more powerful engine and the ability to carry more fuel, the company said. "The Gripen E is a specific configuration of Gripen NG that has been chosen by the Swedish customer. The exact configuration for another customer such as India will depend on discussions with that customer. But yes, we are offering the next generation Gripen to India, under 'Make In India' with transfer of technology," Jan Widerstrom , Country Head and Chairman, SAAB India Techno

IDN TAKE: CORPS BATTLE SCHOOL (CBS) SAROL TRAINS 24,000 SOLDIERS ANNUALLY TO FIGHT ENEMY. Corps Battle School (CBS) Sarol imparts unique pre-induction training (PIT) to professionally trained soldiers, who have joined the operational theater of 16 Corps Zone. Situated in foothills of Pir Panchal range and spread in several acres, the school has carefully-designed grounds simulating forests, hills, aquatic and rocky terrain as well as IED-infested craggy pathways and impromptu villages. “The advent of insurgency and the increase in the rate of casualties of army personals necessitated a decision to impart centralised training to all units inducted into 16 Corps Zone,” an army office told The North Lines on anonymity. He added that 16 Corps Zone had become an active ground for militant operations and a large number of troops being involved in counter Insurgency and Counter militancy-operations so a need was felt to have an organisation, which could train troops for the role in the new en