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SP's MAI - Issue No. 1-2 | January 1-31, 2017

Issue Features

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  MILITARY / EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
  'We need multi-role force capabilities wherein conventional and subconventional capabilities can be balanced to respond across the spectrum of conflict'

  General Bipin Rawat took over as the new Chief of the Army Staff on January 1, 2017. In an interview with SP’s M.A.I., he gave his candid views on a wide range of subjects and the major challenges confronting the Indian Army and how these are being tackled institutionally.

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  AEROSPACE / VIEWPOINT
  Leading from the front
  By Air Marshal B.K. pandey (Retd)

  The positive results of the solo flight on MiG-21 Type 96 by Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff, IAF, are immense and cannot be quantified or measured

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  INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
  Trooper held for hacking Kareena Kapoor-Khan's income tax account, filing declaration

  A 26-year-old fan’s dream to talk to actor Kareena Kapoor-Khan has landed him...

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  CORPORATE
  India evolving as a global hub in defence manufacturing

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar visited Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Missile Complex during his visit to Hyderabad on January 16, 2017.

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  TECHNOLOGY
  US Army flies 'hoverbike' prototype

  The Army Research Laboratory and industry partners demonstrated the flying capabilities of a unique rectangularshaped quadcopter during a visit from the Department of Defense officials January 10, 2017.

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  MILITARY / REPORT
  2016: An eventful year for Ministry of Defence
  By SP’s Correspondent

  Speedy modernisation of the armed forces to meet present and emerging challenges, development of requisite capacities and infrastructure...

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  AEROSPACE / SPOTLIGHT
  Indian Air Force and Royal Air Force of Oman Chiefs review Exercise Eastern Bridge-IV at Jamnagar

  The CAS, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa and Commander of RAFO Air Vice Marshal Matar Ali Matar Al-Qbaidani reviewed the progress of fourth joint Indo-Oman Air Exercise...

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  INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
  Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova attacked

  On December 20, the two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said she is “fortunate to be alive” after being injured in a potentially career-threatening knife attack at her home.

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  CORPORATE
  BAE Systems names Nik Khanna Managing Director for India

  BAE Systems has announced the appointment of Nik Khanna as the Managing Director of its India operations with effect from February 1, 2017. Nik joins the company from Raytheon where as Country President he led business development, marketing and strategy in India for the last four years.

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  MILITARY / VIEWPOINT
  India joins ICBM 5,000+ league
  By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

  With Agni-V, India joins the exclusive club of five countries that already possess intercontinental ballistic missiles with a range of over 5,000-5,500 km

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  AEROSPACE
  Air Marshal S.B. Deo takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff of IAF

  Air Marshal S.B. Deo has taken over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) at Air HQ. He was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the IAF on June 15, 1979. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.

• INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
  US veteran arrested in Florida airport shooting

  An US Army veteran, who complained that the government was controlling his mind, drew a gun from his checked luggage on arrival at the Fort Lauderdale Airport and opened fire in the baggage claim area...

• CORPORATE
  RUAG acquires cyber security specialist Clearswift

  The RUAG Defence division is acquiring the British Cyber Security specialist Clearswift. With this acquisition, RUAG is making a significant investment in the expansion and long-term development...

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  MILITARY / VIEWPOINT
  Why India should never join CPEC
  By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

  Khaled Ahmed, consulting editor, Newsweek Pakistan, in his recent article titled ‘Corridor of Uncertainty’ writes that Pakistan’s General Aamir Riaz inviting India...

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  AEROSPACE
  Air Marshal C. Harikumar takes over as AOC-in-C, Western Air Command

  Air Marshal C Harikumar took over as AOC-in-C, Western Air Command (WAC), on January 1, 2017. Air Marshal Harikumar was commissioned in the IAF in the year 1979. A Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader, he has over 3,300 hours of flying.

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  MILITARY
  On Army Day, Indian Army celebrates being instrument of national power

  Indian Army celebrated its 69th Army Day on January 15, 2017. General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), reviewed the Army Day parade at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment, and awarded 15 Sena Medals (including five posthumously)...

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  AEROSPACE
  Air Marshal Anil Khosla takes over as AOC-in-C, Eastern Air Command

  Air Marshal Anil Khosla took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command on January 1, 2017. Air Marshal Khosla, an alumni of the National Defence Academy, was commissioned in the fighter stream of IAF in December 1979.

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  MILITARY
  Lt General Sarath Chand takes over as Vice Chief of Army Staff

  Lt General Sarath Chand took over as Vice Chief of Army Staff. The General Officer was commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles in June 1979. During career spanning over 38 years, he has served in all operational theatres...

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  AEROSPACE
  Air Marshal Sanjay Sharma takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance

  Air Marshal Sanjay Sharma assumed the responsibilities of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Air Headquarters, New Delhi, on January 1, 2017.

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  MILITARY
  Submarine Khanderi launched

  Khanderi, the second of Indian Navy’s Scorpene class stealth submarine, was launched recently by the Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre paving the way for her sea trials.

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  AEROSPACE
  Hawk AJT clocks 1,00,000 hours with Indian Air Force

  The Hawk advanced jet trainer (AJT) has clocked 1,00,000 hours of flying hours with the Indian Air Force (IAF). BAE Systems, the makers of Hawk Mk132 AJT, termed the achievement as an “important milestone” and a compelling story of success.

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  MILITARY
  Successful test-firing of guided Pinaka

  The Pinaka Rocket converted to a Guided Pinaka was successfully test-fired from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Chandipur on January 12, 2017. The Pinaka Rocket Mark-II, which evolved from Pinaka Mark-I is equipped with a navigation, guidance and control kit...

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  AEROSPACE
  First production conforming Scorpion jet completes successful first flight

  Textron AirLand LLC announced the successful maiden flight of the first production-conforming Scorpion jet. This programme milestone closely follows the recent successful weapons capability exercise on the prototype Scorpion completed in early October.

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  MILITARY
  National level pollution response exercise

  India’s energy requirements (approximately 70 per cent) are met by oil resource that is being imported into our country by ships. The transportation of oil through sea route is fraught with inherent risks and requires preventive measures to be taken...

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  AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
  Reaper drones: Delivery of the second system and order of the fourth

  The French Direction Générale pour l’Armement (DGA) ordered a fourth MALE (medium altitude, long endurance) Reaper unmanned aircraft system.

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  MILITARY
  India's largest bank teams up with the nation's largest warship

  INS Vikramaditya, the largest warship and latest aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, has a strength of over 1,500 personnel. A versatile national capability and a full-fledged township by herself, the ship has a new acquisition — an ATM machine installed...

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  AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
  Thales to equip the French Forces with Spy’Ranger mini-reconnaissance UAVs

  Thales’s latest-generation Spy’Ranger mini-surveillance and reconnaissance UAV...

• MILITARY
  Meeting between Indian and Sri Lanka Coast Guards

  A three-member delegation led by Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunge, was on a three-day visit to India from January 3, 2017, for a high level meeting, with the Indian Coast Guard.

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  AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
  Six times more Kochav UAVs next year

  The Israeli Air Force (IAF) UAV squadron that operates the Kochav (Hermes 900) UAV will multiply the number of Hermes 900 UAVs that it operates by six during the coming year.

• AEROSPACE
  DRDO successfully flight tests Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon

  The Defence and Research Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW), from an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft.