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The IAF is likely to float a Request for Proposal (RFP) with the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) this December for purchasing homemade HTT-40 basic aircraft for training its pilots. Ahead of the proposed RFP, Chief of Air Staff Air C... NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is likely to float a Request for Proposal (RFP) with the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited NSE 0.16 % (HAL) this December for purchasing homemade HTT-40 basic aircraft for training its pilots, sources said here on Wednesday. Ahead of the proposed RFP, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria is scheduled to undertake a test flight of the HTT-40, short form for Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40, in Bengaluru on Thursday. The IAF will float the RFP if the aircraft is  found to meet required standards for training new pilots. The HTT-40 is a basic fixed-wing aircraft, designed and developed by the HAL, which can be used by the IAF for training and aerobatic purposes too, apart ...

Soon after the Indian Army carried out the Integrated Battle Groups (IBG) drills, it learnt that there can be no comprise on communications, especially at higher altitudes. Soon after the Indian Army carried out first of its kind war games to test the capabilities of a fresh war strategy involving a "leaner and meaner" force, one of the biggest lessons learned was the fact that there can be no comprise on communications, top army sources said. A month after the Indian Army completed the exercise at 14,000 feet in Sela, Arunachal Pradesh, around 90 km from the Line of Actual Control, various assessments are underway to understand the functioning of the Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) in difficult terrains at high altitudes. "There was a thought that decreasing the signals component will help in maintaining a lean and mean force for better agility and manoeuvrability. But during the exercise we released these could this wasn't possible as there could be a communication...

A total of 210 missiles along with 12 launchers were delivered to the Indian Army from Israel under a Rs 280 crore deal, as a part of its 'emergency purchase' mechanism. These anti-tank guided missiles and its launchers were inducted along the LoC... JAMMU: The Indian Army has inducted Israel-made anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMS) Spike along the LoC in northern command theatre in Jammu and Kashmir to bolster defence along the country's border with Pakistan. Known as the "fire and forget" missiles, Spike ATGMs are portable by men and are powerful enough to destroy tanks and bust bunkers within four kilometers. These anti-tank guided missiles and its launchers were inducted along the LoC in northern theatre from October 16-17 and are being used currently, Army sources told PTI. A total of 210 missiles along with 12 launchers were delivered to Army from Israel under a Rs 280 crore deal, as a part of its 'emergency purchase' mechanism. The much-needed deal wa...

In a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said that 41 nations from South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe that share defence cooperation with India have been invited for the military... NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy will host military drill 'Milan 2020' in March which will witness the participation of several countries, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said on Monday. In a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Naik said 41 nations from South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe that share defence cooperation with India have been invited for the drill. The countries to whom invitations have been sent are Indonesia, France, Mozambique, Sudan, Israel, Qatar, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Somalia, Kenya, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Myanmar, New Zealand, USA,  Tanzania, Comoros, Maldives, Brunei, Philippines, Japan, UK, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Mauritius, Cambodia, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa...

AFCAT 2020 Notification : Indian Air Force has published the short notification for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2019 for the courses commencing in January 2021 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) / Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) Branche.. Eligible Men and Women can apply online for AFCAT 2020 through www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR www.afcat.cdac.in. AFCAT 2020 Online Application will start  01 December 2019 . The last date for IAF AFCAT 2020 Registration is  30 December 2019 . Candidates can apply online through the official website or directly through the AFCAT 2020 Application Link given below. Selected candidates in AFCAT 2020 will be placed as Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Before registering, candidates should read and understood the details available in the notification. Notification Details Advertis...

Indian Navy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme : Indian Navy has published the recruitment notification for afour year degree course 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme (SSC). Unmarried Male Candidates can apply  for Course Commencing from July 2020 at the Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala. Indian Navy is inviting online applications for 10+2 course from  29 November 2019 . The last date of submitting India Navy 10+2 Online Applications is  19 December 2019 . Candidates who have appeared for JEE Main 2019 exam can join Indian Navy  10+2 Course.Candidates can check more details on India Navy 10+2 CES such as eligibility criteria, selection process, vacancies in this article. Important Dates: Starting Date of Online Application: 29 November 2019 Last Date of Online Application: 19 December 2019.  Indian Navy Cadet Entry Scheme Vacancy Details 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme – 37 Vacancies Eligibility Criteria for Indian Navy Cadet Entry Scheme Passed Senior Secondary Examinati...

NEW DELHI: General Bipin Rawat is on a series of farewell visits to military establishments as his tenure as the Army Chief draws to an end in December. However, the top officer is unlikely to shed his uniform anytime soon, with the decks being cleared for him to take over as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) – a four star position being created as part of a defence management overhaul. The General – who is serving a rare full three year term as the Army Chief after he  superseded two officers in 2016 – is likely to get a term of over two years as the CDS, which will largely see the creation of a new structure to provide military advise to the government and implement joint procurement by the three services. The appointment of a new CDS is expected to be announced in December. Sources have confirmed that a committee tasked to draw out the role, responsibilities and powers of the CDS has submitted its report, which is to be approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (...

Southern Army, with its key strike formation Sudarshan Chakra Corps, will conduct “Sindhu Sudarshan-II” military exercise from November 29 to December 4 in Pokhran firing range of Jaisalmer. The drill aims to assess capability of striking enemy’s territory during an integrated air-land battle. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Army chief would be present in the exercise. It underscores Indian Army’s resolve to implement the integrated launch of Strike Corps in developed and desert terrain in consonance with its enunciated pro-active strategy using Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) along the Western Front. Army’s para-commanding team will participate in the event where paratroopers will do para-trooping in the front of defence minister. Official sources said, “The exercise will witness more than 40,000 troops and various types of 450 Battle Tanks including T-90 Tanks and various gun and all arms battle array of divisions and brigades carrying out offensive operations in deserts. This wil...

Chinese air force J-11B fighter jets fly in formation during a training session on the outskirts of Beijing. When Mao Zedong declared the founding of the People‘s Republic of China in Beijing on October 1, 1949, the country had just 17 military aircraft. Legend has it that this little fleet — nine fighters, two bombers, three carriers, one communication plane and two trainers — overflew Tiananmen Square twice each to give the jubilant masses the impression they had an air force. The next month, on November 11, 1949, Mao proclaimed the People‘s Liberation Army (Air Force) as a separate service. How things have changed! The PLA (AF) is now a 400,000 person force that flies some 2,000 combat aircraft — more than thrice the size of the Indian Air Force. On November 11, a PLA (AF) video, released to celebrate its 70th anniversary, boasted a range of sophisticated warplanes, most developed in China. These include the fifth-generation J-20 stealth fighter that has begun entering service, the ...

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will reportedly start its light combat aircraft/fighter lead-in trainer (LCA/FLIT) competition in the near-term. The LCA/FLIT requirement calls for up to 36 aircraft with an option for another 26 to replace the RMAF’s aging BAE Systems Hawk and Aeromacchi MB339 trainers, and its Mikoyan MiG-29 fighters. The eight aircraft shortlisted by the RMAF for the requirement are as follows: the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)/Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) JF-17 Thunder; the AVIC L-15A/B; the Saab JAS-39 Gripen; the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Fighting Eagle; the Aero Vodochody L-39NG; the Yakovlev Yak-130; Leonardo M346; and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas. The RMAF is seeking a multi-mission platform capable of air-to-air and air-to-surface operations (ground and sea) as well as advanced jet training. However, it must also be a cost-effective platform. It is unclear if Malaysia will still insist on a countertrade agr...

The Strike Corps of Southern Army is conducting exercise Sindhu Sudarshan in the open deserts of Rajasthan to hone their combat skills for executing a swift, intense and deep strike in deserts and semi-developed terrain. Approximately 40,000 troops, 700 x ‘A’ Vehicles and 300 x Guns of Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Southern Command are undertaking a massive exercise in the deserts of Rajasthan showcasing their ability to undertake large scale offensive manoeuvres as part of an integrated air land battle. The synergy of information and technology to attain battle field transparency and situational awareness along with numerous other force multipliers are being exploited during the exercise. In this exercise the newly inducted armed helicopter Rudra, equipped with electro-optical pods, helmet mounted sights and night vision goggles is being integrated with the manouevres of the mechanised formations. The recently inducted 155 mm K-9 Vajra endowed with rapid mobility, quick deployment and hig...