Russia's delivery of S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems to India is "proceeding well in accordance with the schedule, Russian ambassador Denis Alipov has said. The comments of the envoy came amid concerns in New Delhi over possible delays in the supply of major military hardware to India by Russia in view of its military Invasion of Ukraine
"The best-of-a-kind S-400 systems delivery is proceeding well according to the schedule. Alipov said.
The ambassador made the
comments in a foreword he wrote in
the Russia Digest magazine on the occasion of the 75th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Russia.
"Today's
Russia-India
multidimensional cooperation is one of the world's most elaborate ones. he said.
In the piece, Alipov also said Russia and India continue to successfully implement flagship initiatives that make the cooperation unparalleled.
In this context, he cited the Kudankulam nuclear power plant
project in Tamil Nadu and various ambitious defence partnership programmes under the framework of the "Make in India" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) initiatives.
Referring to defence projects, Alipov listed the joint venture for the production of AK-203 rifles, combat aviation and manufacture of the main battle tanks as well as frigates, submarines, Brahmos supersonic missiles and other missile projects.
"The best-of-a-kind S-400 systems delivery is proceeding well according to the schedule. Alipov said.
The ambassador made the
comments in a foreword he wrote in
the Russia Digest magazine on the occasion of the 75th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Russia.
"Today's
Russia-India
multidimensional cooperation is one of the world's most elaborate ones. he said.
In the piece, Alipov also said Russia and India continue to successfully implement flagship initiatives that make the cooperation unparalleled.
In this context, he cited the Kudankulam nuclear power plant
project in Tamil Nadu and various ambitious defence partnership programmes under the framework of the "Make in India" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) initiatives.
Referring to defence projects, Alipov listed the joint venture for the production of AK-203 rifles, combat aviation and manufacture of the main battle tanks as well as frigates, submarines, Brahmos supersonic missiles and other missile projects.
Price War: HAL eyes larger FRA orders, as Boeing Airbus bid falters.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Israel Aerospace Industries(IAI) have joined hands to carry out the Conversion of Pre-Owned B767 into Multi-Mission Tanker Transport (MMTT) for which both companies have started the process to find suitable used 767 airframes at low cost, then perform the conversion. IAF is onboard this program and has joined HAL to decide on the final configuration for the first six jets that are to be converted as HAL eyes more orders of the same.
The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner that is listed at an average price of just under $90 million per aircraft that have aged for less than 10 years in service and the rate goes down to $65 million if it's around 20. The low utilization rate of MMTT platforms even on a 20-year platform when compared to commercial passenger aircraft miles will still come with long-term service life in IAF.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Israel Aerospace Industries(IAI) have joined hands to carry out the Conversion of Pre-Owned B767 into Multi-Mission Tanker Transport (MMTT) for which both companies have started the process to find suitable used 767 airframes at low cost, then perform the conversion. IAF is onboard this program and has joined HAL to decide on the final configuration for the first six jets that are to be converted as HAL eyes more orders of the same.
The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner that is listed at an average price of just under $90 million per aircraft that have aged for less than 10 years in service and the rate goes down to $65 million if it's around 20. The low utilization rate of MMTT platforms even on a 20-year platform when compared to commercial passenger aircraft miles will still come with long-term service life in IAF.
will have all 40 Tejas Mk1 in the fleet by 2023: IAF Chief.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the last fiscal year managed to deliver 6 FOC Configuration Tejas Mk1 jets with a total delivery of 31 jets that now form the first two squadrons, IAF Chief Air Marshal VR Chaudhari confirmed that the first lot of trainer aircraft will be delivered by March 2023 and remaining in mid-2023 completing deliveries of first 40 aircraft that were contracted.
HAL has paused manufacturing of the single-seater Tejas Mk1 jets after completing the assembly of 32 jets as mandated by the previous contract and has started the process of manufacturing 18 two-seater trainer variants. 8 Trainer jets are from the first order and 10 more are from the second order that was placed in 2021.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the last fiscal year managed to deliver 6 FOC Configuration Tejas Mk1 jets with a total delivery of 31 jets that now form the first two squadrons, IAF Chief Air Marshal VR Chaudhari confirmed that the first lot of trainer aircraft will be delivered by March 2023 and remaining in mid-2023 completing deliveries of first 40 aircraft that were contracted.
HAL has paused manufacturing of the single-seater Tejas Mk1 jets after completing the assembly of 32 jets as mandated by the previous contract and has started the process of manufacturing 18 two-seater trainer variants. 8 Trainer jets are from the first order and 10 more are from the second order that was placed in 2021.
Amarnath Yatra: Security Forces Hold High-level Meet; Discuss Safety Arrangements.
Amid TRF's fresh threat to attack the Amarnath yatra pilgrims and drone activity in the region, security agencies convened a high-level meeting on security arrangements. The Army, police and intelligence agencies took part in the discussion, reviewing the security arrangements during the annual pilgrimage which will be conducted after a hiatus of two years.
A defence spokesperson said the meeting attended by the military, police and intelligence agencies called for increased co-ordination, interaction and synergy between the civilian and military agencies to secure the Amarnath Yatra.
Amid TRF's fresh threat to attack the Amarnath yatra pilgrims and drone activity in the region, security agencies convened a high-level meeting on security arrangements. The Army, police and intelligence agencies took part in the discussion, reviewing the security arrangements during the annual pilgrimage which will be conducted after a hiatus of two years.
A defence spokesperson said the meeting attended by the military, police and intelligence agencies called for increased co-ordination, interaction and synergy between the civilian and military agencies to secure the Amarnath Yatra.
2 Soldiers Injured in Landmine Explosion in J&K's Poonch.
Two Army personnel were injured on Sunday in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LOC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The landmine, part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, went off when the soldiers were busy extinguishing a forest fire in Balakote area, they said.
The injured personnel were taken to a hospital, they said. The cause of the fire is not known immediately but fire incidents in forests across Jammu region have witnessed manifold increase due to the prevailing heatwave conditions and scant rainfall this season.
Two Army personnel were injured on Sunday in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LOC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The landmine, part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, went off when the soldiers were busy extinguishing a forest fire in Balakote area, they said.
The injured personnel were taken to a hospital, they said. The cause of the fire is not known immediately but fire incidents in forests across Jammu region have witnessed manifold increase due to the prevailing heatwave conditions and scant rainfall this season.
Political scientist Suzdaltsev said that Poland is preparing for a possible war with Russia
Political scientist and economist Andrei Suzdaltsev said in an interview that Poland is preparing for a possible war with Russia. He also told about the current state of Polish army.
According to him, the Polish army is smaller than that of Ukraine. At the same time, the Polish military is more combat-ready and motivated than the Ukrainian, because hatred of Russia is instilled in them "from kindergarten". "The Polish soldier is a brave soldier. We remember him from World War II, when Poland was an ally of the USSR."
The political scientist noted that Poland has always lost at headquarters, not on the battlefield. "Because a very high level of conceit since the Middle Ages led the Polish army to disaster."
It's just a theory rest future will say
Political scientist and economist Andrei Suzdaltsev said in an interview that Poland is preparing for a possible war with Russia. He also told about the current state of Polish army.
According to him, the Polish army is smaller than that of Ukraine. At the same time, the Polish military is more combat-ready and motivated than the Ukrainian, because hatred of Russia is instilled in them "from kindergarten". "The Polish soldier is a brave soldier. We remember him from World War II, when Poland was an ally of the USSR."
The political scientist noted that Poland has always lost at headquarters, not on the battlefield. "Because a very high level of conceit since the Middle Ages led the Polish army to disaster."
It's just a theory rest future will say
Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar commended the country's foreign policy on Sunday and said it was "good to hear appreciation for Vande Bharat Mission" as well as addressed how the "world perceives India". Jaishankar was speaking at an event organised in Vishakapatnam to celebrate the eight-year anniversary of the Bharatiya Janata Party's central administration.
On Sunday, fishermen from different Indian coastal districts protested against the World Trade Organization (WTO)'s plan to reduce fishery subsidies, claiming that it did not respond to the requests of developing countries. Members of the Indian fishing community gathered outside the United Nations Office in Geneva and protested during the 12th WTO ministerial meeting, which commenced on June 12, and described how major fishing giants from Europe and China are responsible for the loss of marine resources.
Gurunaidu Sanapathi has clinched a gold medal for India at the 2022 IWF Youth World Championships in Mexico on Monday. Weighing 55 kg, Sanapathi won the gold medal by lifting a total of 230 kg, with a snatch of 104 kg and Clean & Jerk of 126 kg. Alongside Sanapathi, Soumya S Dalvi added another medal to India’s tally in the tournament by winning the bronze medal. She participated in the 45 kg event and bagged the bronze medal with a total lift of 148 kg and the silver medal with a C & J of 83 kg.
In unfortunate news, Asian Games double gold medallist and Olympian Hari Chand passed away on Monday morning at the age of 69. The former long-distance runner was born on April 1, 1953, and hailed from Ghorewah village in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. He was one of the greatest long-distance runners India has ever witnessed.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, on Monday, June 13. The courtesy meeting was held at the official residence of the UP Chief Minister in Lucknow. After the meeting, Gilon spoke to ANI and revealed that a large Israeli delegation had arrived at the CM's residence to discuss bilateral cooperation in existing fields and ways to expand it.
"We had a very good meeting with the Chief Minister. We discussed a lot about international cooperation. We came with a very big delegation which includes the Ambassador from Israel, who is in charge of all our cooperation," said Naor Gilon.
He added, "We discussed agriculture, water, and what we have today in cooperation which is two centers and the Bundelkhand water project. We discussed how we can increase cooperation in these fields and other fields like the security corridors and more."
"We had a very good meeting with the Chief Minister. We discussed a lot about international cooperation. We came with a very big delegation which includes the Ambassador from Israel, who is in charge of all our cooperation," said Naor Gilon.
He added, "We discussed agriculture, water, and what we have today in cooperation which is two centers and the Bundelkhand water project. We discussed how we can increase cooperation in these fields and other fields like the security corridors and more."
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In a bid to train drivers for navigating slippery roads in difficult terrains in the high-altitude mountain regions, the Transport Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Chandigarh, took a first-of-its-kind initiative and created its own marshy road driving track and initiated training procedures on those tracks.
The tracks aim to train drivers of the ITPB forces to travel on such challenging roads in the Himalayas and also train the drivers and motor mechanics to deal with certain mountain driving and maintenance drills and procedures as it requires special care for vehicles to maintain them roadworthy at mountainous terrain and sub-zero temperatures.
The tracks aim to train drivers of the ITPB forces to travel on such challenging roads in the Himalayas and also train the drivers and motor mechanics to deal with certain mountain driving and maintenance drills and procedures as it requires special care for vehicles to maintain them roadworthy at mountainous terrain and sub-zero temperatures.
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Infiltration bid across India Pakistan thwarted: BSF
Border Security Force (BSF) troopers thwarted an infiltration attempt across India-Pakistan border at Arnia near Jammu late on Sunday, an officer of the force said on Monday. The officer added the infiltrators were spotted around 9.30 pm. He added that the BSF troops challenged the infiltrators who fired and fled in the face of retaliation. He said the armed infiltrators' firing triggered a brief gunfight.
"BSF retaliated by firing a few bursts [of gunfire] towards them [infiltrators] due to which they ran back. A search of the area was carried out Monday morning but nothing [incriminating] was recovered," said the officer.
Border Security Force (BSF) troopers thwarted an infiltration attempt across India-Pakistan border at Arnia near Jammu late on Sunday, an officer of the force said on Monday. The officer added the infiltrators were spotted around 9.30 pm. He added that the BSF troops challenged the infiltrators who fired and fled in the face of retaliation. He said the armed infiltrators' firing triggered a brief gunfight.
"BSF retaliated by firing a few bursts [of gunfire] towards them [infiltrators] due to which they ran back. A search of the area was carried out Monday morning but nothing [incriminating] was recovered," said the officer.
ITBP creates special on marshy mountain tracks.
For the first time, the Transport Battalion of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), based at Chandigarh, has created a marshy road driving track for training ITBP drivers to negotiate slippery roads in difficult terrain along high-altitude mountain routes.
ITBP trains its drivers and motor mechanics in mountain driving and maintenance drills and procedures as it requires special skills and care to drive and keep vehicles roadworthy in mountainous terrain and sub-zero temperatures.
For the first time, the Transport Battalion of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), based at Chandigarh, has created a marshy road driving track for training ITBP drivers to negotiate slippery roads in difficult terrain along high-altitude mountain routes.
ITBP trains its drivers and motor mechanics in mountain driving and maintenance drills and procedures as it requires special skills and care to drive and keep vehicles roadworthy in mountainous terrain and sub-zero temperatures.
DRDO is encouraging startups, young talents: DRDO Chairman.
Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr G Satheesh Reddy said that the DRDO was encouraging startups and young talents through its programmes like the Defence Technology Development Fund (DTDF) and the 'Dare to Dream' Programme. "Innovative ideas that will lead to building of systems are being funded under these schemes. The idea is to build a strong eco-system which would foster breakthroughs in important areas such as defence, healthcare, energy and clean technologies.
Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr G Satheesh Reddy said that the DRDO was encouraging startups and young talents through its programmes like the Defence Technology Development Fund (DTDF) and the 'Dare to Dream' Programme. "Innovative ideas that will lead to building of systems are being funded under these schemes. The idea is to build a strong eco-system which would foster breakthroughs in important areas such as defence, healthcare, energy and clean technologies.
Looking up: India's UAV capability.
The Indian government has not only emphasised the need to increase the number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by the Indian Armed Forces but also to strengthen the service's ability to deploy such technologies across a wide range of tactical missions.
To achieve this, India has increased collaboration with foreign partners - particularly, Israel and the United States - to procure UAVs and enable transfer of technologies. Such activity is aligned with the government's effort to develop the domestic private sector and reduce dependency on imports.
The Indian government has not only emphasised the need to increase the number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by the Indian Armed Forces but also to strengthen the service's ability to deploy such technologies across a wide range of tactical missions.
To achieve this, India has increased collaboration with foreign partners - particularly, Israel and the United States - to procure UAVs and enable transfer of technologies. Such activity is aligned with the government's effort to develop the domestic private sector and reduce dependency on imports.
70 Indian government, private websites face international cyber attacks from Muslim Hackers.
After threats by the al-Qaida, comments against Prophet Muhammad - by now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma - have led to a slew of cyber attacks on Indian websites, both government and private.
Orchestrated by the hacktivist group DragonForce Malaysia, the series of attacks targeted the Indian embassy in Israel, National Institute of Agriculture Extension Management, and e-portal of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research, among other online platforms.
After threats by the al-Qaida, comments against Prophet Muhammad - by now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma - have led to a slew of cyber attacks on Indian websites, both government and private.
Orchestrated by the hacktivist group DragonForce Malaysia, the series of attacks targeted the Indian embassy in Israel, National Institute of Agriculture Extension Management, and e-portal of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research, among other online platforms.