SP's MAI Issue No. 13 | July 1-15, 2016 - Military Updates
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MILITARY1 / 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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MILITARY1 / 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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MILITARY1
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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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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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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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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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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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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MILITARY1 / 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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MILITARY1 / 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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MILITARY1 / 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.