The Indian Armed Forces is the military of India, charged with preserving territorial security and defence.
India has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military. The President of India serves as the supreme commander of...
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The Indian Armed Forces is the military of India, charged with preserving territorial security and defence.
India has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military. The President of India serves as the supreme commander of the armed forces, which are responsible to the Union Government, headed by the Prime Minister. The Ministry of Defence is the ministry in charge of the armed forces.
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Underwater Deterrence — Information Dissemination
I thought this was the most interesting development last week in the Pacific. From the AP.
Russia’s Interfax news agency quoted an unnamed Defense Ministry official as saying Russia will sell Vietnam six diesel-electric “Project 636″ Varshavyanka submarines for a total of $2 billion. The submarines are also known by their NATO nickname, “Kilos.”
A quick check around the region.
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THE INDIAN NAVYPermanent Service Commissioned (PSC) Officer in Education Branch
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India is going to conduct crucial tests to iron out some flaws in the Agni 2 and Agni 3 missiles. Agni 2 is already inducted into Indian defence and Agni 3 is in the process of being inducted. But recently, trials of both these missiles had fallen below expectataions. In fact, the night trials of Agni 2 had failed last month. Now, the DRDO has ordered fresh tests on both missiles. They are both nuclear capable missiles and can hit China. Read more Read Full Story
Indian Empty Floating Hull Rust bucket & Flying Coffins
It was all over the news in July 2009. Bharat (aka India) claimed that she had endogenously designed a Nuclear Submarine. As usual the triumphant Bharati news media was effusive in its compliments about the prowess of BharatiEngineering. The news was followed up with extensive interviews by anyone who could talk. The theme was what it has always been, Bharat joins another exclusive club. Dr Anil Kakodkar, the Indian scientist told... Read Full Story
The price of aircraft carrier Gorshkov has been finally settled at US $2.3 billion.
Notwithstanding some bitterness, the Indian side finally agreed to pay this price after being told by the Prime Minister's Office that the high level of friendship with Russia has to be maintained and an agreement had to be worked out, preferably before Manmohan Singh left for Moscow Dec 6.
That was indeed done on the morning of Dec 4, Navy Day, with a visiting Russian delegation, according to the... Read Full Story
Published by JobsGuru for http://jobs-india-govt.blogspot.com/ INDIAN AIR FORCE Invites applications from bright young engineers to join the Technical Branch in the following courses Qualified / Final Year Engineering Students for 77th Aeronautical Engineers Course (AEC) Men & 49th Short Service Commission Course (SSC) Men and Women - Course commencing July 2010 Last date of receipt of application : 31/08/2009. For candidates from far-flung areas, the last date is 07/09/2009... Read Full Story
BrahMos Aerospace is inviting applications for the posts of Director/General Manager (Manufacturing), General Manager/Dy. General Manager (Administration), Engineers, Superviors & Technicians. The last date for submission of the applications is 31st Dec 2009. Application should be send to HR Incharge (BATL) 16, Carriapa Marg, Kirby Place, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi- 110010. The details about posts are given below.
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Russia's once-mighty navy faces further dramatic decline after 2015, when most Soviet-built ships will have to be mothballed, a retired admiral was quoted as saying Friday. The warning follows comments by Russian officials they were planning to buy a French amphibious assault warship able to carry at least a dozen helicopters or to land forces. Russia currently has no big ship with the power to anchor off coast and deploy troops onto land. With the possible decommissioning of other aging... Read Full Story
After the twin failures of India’s first long range missile Agni-II, the successful trial of nuke-capable surface-to-surface Dhanush missile came as a face saver for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Now the organisation is eyeing the success of the two proposed tests of Agni-II and Agni-III missiles in January. Dhanush, Naval version of Prithvi ballistic missile, was flight tested by the Indian Navy from the warship INS Subhadra, 35 km away from Balasore coast... Read Full Story
Project 2012
Technology to cover range of 7,000 Kms, Pakistan, to increase its defensive capabilities, has started preparing intercontinental missile with a range of 7000 kilometres.
According to sources, the intercontinental missile has a range of 7000 kilometres and is capable of hitting its target falling within its range. The missile can contain nuclear as well as traditional warheads. The missile has been termed a significant milestone for the defence of the country and is... Read Full Story
