SP's MAI - Issue No. 13 | July 1-15, 2016
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Top News
- Indian Air Force Aims for Full Indigenous Inventory by 2047 — Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh
- General Upendra Dwivedi takes over as the Chief of the Army Staff
- Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Defence Minister for the second consecutive term
- Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi assumes Command of the Indian Navy as 26th Chief of the Naval Staff
- Prime Minister witnesses 'Bharat Shakti' – a Tri-Services Firing and Manoeuvre Exercise in Pokhran, Rajasthan
Issue Features
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MILITARY / VIEWPOINT
Membership of MTCR for India
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The aim of the MTCR is to restrict the proliferation of missiles, complete rocket systems and unmanned air vehicles capable of carrying weapons of mass destruction.
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
Air India's loyalty scheme hackedIf you fly frequently with Air India and are unable to redeem your air miles, it is possible that hackers have taken a bite out of your reward points.
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CORPORATE
Thyssenkrupp contract with India for Harpoons on SSK submarinesStrengthening the cooperation between India and Germany, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a key contract worth 35 million Euros...
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AEROSPACE / VIEWPOINT
Flying Daggers 45 takes wings
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)Indian Air Force’s first squadron of home-grown light combat aircraft Tejas became a reality with the induction of two aircraft into the force on July 1, 2016.
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TECHNOLOGY / REPORT
eRider: An innovative robotic vehicle concept from SafranIn the recently concluded leading defence trade show, Eurosatory (June 13 to 17, 2016) in Paris, Safran showcased the eRider robotic vehicle, fully reflecting Safran’s research...
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MILITARY / VIEWPOINT
Defence Procurement: Foreign firms allowed agents
By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Under the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2016, issued on June 8, 2016, foreign entities have been allowed to engage agents for defence deals under a strict set of conditions, which includes giving Defence Ministry access to company accounts.
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Quora account hackedGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai seems to have been the latest target of Ourmine, the group who claimed responsibility for hacking into Mark Zuckerberg’s social media accounts earlier this month.
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AEROSPACE / FEATURE
Building the Airbus C295 in India
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)This option (C295) has the potential to enhance the order for the C295 aircraft by another 100 at the very least.
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CORPORATE
Rossell Techsys awarded Supplier of the Year recognition by BoeingRossell Techsys (division of Rossell India Limited) has been recognised as Supplier of the Year 2015 in the Pathfinder Category by the Boeing Company.
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MILITARY
Defence Minister addresses Unified Commanders' Conference in New DelhiThe Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has stressed on the need for jointness of the three Services to optimise resources and enhance cost effectiveness...
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AEROSPACE / VIEWPOINT
Kickstarting space shuttle — A major milestone
By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Even as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched 20 satellites from a single mission in June 2016, on May 23, 2016, ISRO successfully launched its prototype space shuttle that splashed down as planned in the Bay of Bengal, some 450 km from Sriharikota.
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
Mirror reporter exposes security concerns at EuroThe Mirror has exposed a terrifying security breach at England’s Euro 2016 base in France, where fear of terror strikes are at an all-time high.
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CORPORATE
UPES all set to develop payload prototype for C-130J Super HerculesUniversity of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is developing a payload prototype for military aircraft C-130J Super Hercules...
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MILITARY
Exercise Jalrahat: A joint initiative by Assam Government and armed forces for flood reliefThe much awaited event, Exercise Jalrahat commenced at Narangi Cantt. Taking the leaf from the latest National Disaster Management Policy (NDMP) 2016...
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AEROSPACE
Historic flight of Su-30MKI with BrahMos missileThe first carriage flight of Su-30MKI aircraft with BrahMos missile was successfully achieved at HAL Airport in Nashik on June 25, 2016. The aircraft was in the air for 45 minutes and was flown by Wg Cdr Prashant Nair and Wg Cdr M.S. Raju, both flight test...
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MILITARY
Defence Minister hands over Varunastra torpedo to Indian NavyThe Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar handed over Varunastra – a ship-launched heavyweight torpedo, also known as underwater missile to the Indian Navy in a befitting ceremony in New Delhi on June 29, 2016.
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AEROSPACE
Samtel-HAL JV delivers 1,000 multi-function displays for Sukhoi-30MKIIn a major milestone for ‘Make in India’ and indigenisation programme in the defence sector, Samtel HAL Display Systems (SHDS), a joint venture between Samtel Avionics Ltd and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)...
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MILITARY
Indian warships visit Vladivostok, RussiaIn a demonstration of India’s commitment to long-standing India-Russia Strategic Partnership and Indian Navy’s increasing footprint and operational reach, Indian naval ships Sahyadri, Shakti and Kirch under the Command of the Flag Officer...
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AEROSPACE
Russia overcomes import dependence on helicopter enginesThe United Engine Corporation (UEC) has started a serial production of new engines TV7-117V developed by JSC ‘Klimov’ for helicopters Mi-38. Turboprop engine modifications can be also used on the aircraft IL-114 and IL-112V.
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MILITARY
Defence Ministry nod to buy ultralight howitzers worth Rs. 5,000 crore from USThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has approved the much-delayed purchase of 145 ultralight howitzers...
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AEROSPACE
Second launch of MRSAM successfulA medium range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range off Odisha coast on June 30, 2016. The MRSAM is jointly developed by DRDO and IAI of Israel for the Indian Air Force.
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MILITARY
Defence Minister dedicates DCN to the nationThe Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar dedicated the Defence Communication Network (DCN) to the nation in New Delhi on June 30, 2016. Addressing the event, Parrikar complimented the three Services on putting in place a communication system...
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AEROSPACE
First military trials for the FAB's future transport aircraftThe inhabitants of Campo Grande (MS) have followed unusual movement in the city’s skies: since June 13, the KC-390 transport/tanker aircraft is deployed at the city’s airbase for a trials campaign that will continue until July 9.
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MILITARY / SPOTLIGHT
INS Satpura reaches Hawaii for Exercise RIMPAC 2016In pursuance of India’s ‘Act East Policy’ and demonstration of India’s commitment to peace and prosperity of Indo-Pacific region...
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AEROSPACE
Lockheed Martin and Israel celebrate rollout of Israel's first F-35 'Adir'The Israeli and US Government leaders joined Lockheed Martin to celebrate the rollout of the first Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-35A Lightning II, marking a major production milestone for the future of Israel’s national defence.
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MILITARY / APPOINTMENT
Lt General M.K. Unni takes over as the new DGAFMSLieutenant General Manoj Kumar Unni assumed the charge of Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) on July 1, 2016.
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
Another first for the nEUROnEurope’s nEUROn unmanned combat air vehicle demonstrator was presented in flight at an air meet at Istres organised by the French Air Force.
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MILITARY / APPOINTMENT
Lt General Velu Nair takes over as DGMS (Army)Lieutenant General Velu Nair took over as the Director General Medical Services (Army) on July 1, 2016.
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
IAI's Drone Guard system increasing salesThe Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is viewing a steadily increasing demand for its Drone Guard detection and disruption counter unmaned aerial vehicle (UAV) system, for both military and civilian applications.
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
Rosoboronexport to strengthen global market for UAVsRosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) will strengthen Russia’s position in the international market for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by promoting new models.
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