SP's MAI - Issue No. 3 | February 01-15, 2014
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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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MILITARY1 / VIEWPOINT
Joint commands with Chinese characters
By Lt General (Retd) P.C. KatochFor those who feel that HQ IDS is providing necessary jointness, anyone who has served in HQ IDS will vouch that the organisation is sans powers to enforce jointness in the Services, of which there are numerous examples.
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AEROSPACE
India to buy 15 amphibious aircraft from JapanJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to India as chief guest at its Republic Day celebrations yielded some important advances in India-Japan relations.
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INTERNAL SECURITY
CBP flew its drones on behalf of other agenciesThe US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operates the largest drone fleet in the United States. The Defense Department has a much larger fleet, but it is prohibited from operating its drones in the United States...
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CORPORATE
BAE Systems appoints John Brosnan as Managing Director of India operationsBAE Systems has named John Brosnan Managing Director of the Company’s India operations with effect from January 2014.
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TECHNOLOGY
Alcoa armour endorsed by US Army Research LabAlcoa has announced its latest armour product is now specified for use by the US Army Research Lab (ARL) for use in US military vehicles. Alcoa’s ArmX 5456-H151 armour plate meets the US military’s highest performance...
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MILITARY1 / VIEWPOINT
Cometh zombie war
By Lt General (Retd) P.C. KatochThere was plenty of commotion when UK’s Mail Online quoting Anatoly Serdyukov, Russian Defence Minister...
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AEROSPACE
Beechcraft contracts with New Zealand for 11 T-6C trainer aircraft and training solutionBeechcraft Corporation announced that its defense company has signed two contracts to provide a comprehensive pilot training system...
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
Heathrow airport security laxBaggage handlers at Heathrow are routinely flouting security procedures, an Evening Standard investigation has revealed.
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CORPORATE
Nexter Systems negotiates for the acquisition of Paul Boyé SA in order to form a CBRN European leaderAs part of the development of its Equipment Business Line, the Nexter Group’s ambition is to form a European leader dedicated to personal protection solutions for soldiers and security forces...
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TECHNOLOGY
US university gets funds to identity biological and chemical threatsA team led by a George Washington (GW) University researcher will receive up to $14.6 million over five years from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop an approach for rapidly identifying the root of biological and chemical threats.
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MILITARY1
Defexpo 2014 attracts over 550 companiesThe 8th land, naval and internal homeland security systems exhibition — Defexpo 2014 —, assumes significance in the background of India’s continued advancement of armed forces modernisation...
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AEROSPACE
Bangladesh buys Russian combat training jets worth $800 millionBangladesh ordered 24 Russian Yak-130 light fighter jets worth $800 million in the final quarter of last year, a Russian newspaper has reported.
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INTERNAL SECURITY
Secretary (Security) appointedH.C. Meena, IPS, has been appointed as Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat, with effect from the date of his taking over the charge of the post and till his superannuation (September 30, 2014).
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CORPORATE
Herstal Group celebrates its 125th anniversaryIt all started back in 1889 with a talented team of entrepreneurs. Today, the Herstal Group people still share the same culture of innovation, quality and customer excellence as from the very start.
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MILITARY1
India successfully test fired Agni-IVAgni-IV, the 4,000-km range nuclear capable ballistic missile was successfully launched recently from the Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha.
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AEROSPACE
Boeing starts assembly of final KC-46A test aircraftBoeing is assembling the fourth and final KC-46A test aircraft for the US Air Force’s next-generation aerial refuelling tanker programme at the company’s Everett factory, keeping the programme on track to deliver...
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INTERNAL SECURITY
Director of National Police Academy appointedAruna M. Bahuguna, IPS, presently working as Special Director General, CRPF, has been appointed as Director SVP, National Police Academy in Hyderabad with effect...
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CORPORATE
Astronics to acquire EADS North America's Test and Services divisionAstronics Corporation (ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defence industries, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement...
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MILITARY1
Rockwell Collins showcases avionics and communications capabilitiesRockwell Collins is showcasing a broad range of proven, open and interoperable communications and avionics solutions for land, air and sea.
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AEROSPACE
Rafale further improves its versatilityThe Rafale has successfully completed its first test flights in a new heavilyarmed configuration, comprising six air-to-ground precision AASM Hammer missiles, four medium- and long-range airto-air missiles...
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INTERNAL SECURITY
Meghalaya to form Special Force 10 to tackle internal security challengesMeghalaya recently got clearance from the Centre to form its very own special multi-task police force, which will be called Special Force 10, to deal with internal security challenges ranging...
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MILITARY1
OIS to showcase 3D Avian detection radarThe OIS family of companies, spearheaded by OIS-AT is showcasing its competitive and extensive range of advanced technology products and capabilities including R&D, manufacturing and systems integration...
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AEROSPACE
India's VIPs will fly in Kazan helicoptersThe Special Protection Group, which ensures the safety of the Indian Prime Minister, has selected Mi-17V-5 helicopters to transport VIPs. The 12 VIP vehicles will be chosen from the 150 helicopters delivered to India...
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INTERNAL SECURITY
Higher budget sought for internal securityThe Union Home Ministry has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs about the budgetary constraints in strengthening country’s law enforcement and security agencies...
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MILITARY1
Photonis features night vision sensor innovationsPhotonis is featuring its latest Night Vision Sensor Innovations. With deep knowledge of Night Vision, Photonis fulfils the need to upgrade the Indian Army and Special Forces with modern Night Vision Technology.
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
Northrop Grumman-built maritime surveillance demonstrator UAS surpasses 10,000 combat flying hoursNorthrop Grumman Corporation built unmanned demonstrator aircraft used...
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
IED blast at Manipur MLA's gateDespite the intense security measure taken up by the Manipur state police in various parts of the state capital, unidentified persons triggered a medium intensity improvised explosive device (IED)...
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MILITARY1
Diehl Defence demonstrates groundbased air defence systemDiehl Defence successfully demonstrated its ground-based air defence system IRIS-T SLM in the presence of international experts...
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
Sagem wins contract for Sperwer drones to be deployed by French ArmySagem (Safran) recorded a new order at the end of December 2013...
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
Two Mexicans nabbed in credit card fraud caseTwo Mexican citizens who were arrested at the border used account information stolen during the Target security breach to buy tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise...
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MILITARY1
Atlas Elektronik to deliver sonar systems to ThailandAtlas Elektronik GmbH has been commissioned by the Korean yard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) with the supply and integration of a bow sonar (ASO) as well as a low-frequency active towed array sonar...
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
RQ-21A Blackjack begins operational test phaseThe US Navy and Marine Corps’ newest small unmanned aircraft system RQ-21A Blackjack began its initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) in early January at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California.
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INTERNAL SECURITY / BREACHES
Stephen Harper security breached, protestors at arm's lengthProtecting the Prime Minister while still allowing him or her to interact with the public is a delicate balancing act for security experts.
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MILITARY1
Selex ES unveils Kronos multi-functional AESA radarSelex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has successfully completed operational trials of all versions of its Kronos multi-function radar. These top-of-class sensors make the difference for those who operate in surveillance...
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AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
First Reaper flight in SahelOn January 16, one of the two French Reapers deployed to the Sahel since late December made its first flight. The aircraft took off from Niamey and flew for about 40 minutes.
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MILITARY1
Raytheon delivers 3,000th Tomahawk Block IV to US NavyRaytheon Company has delivered the 3,000th Tomahawk Block IV missile to the US Navy as part of its ninth Block IV full-rate FY12 production contract.
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