Indian Army - News Folder - December 2004
Indian Army - News Folder - December 2004
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India, Russia to hold first army exercise
[Xinhua via COMTEX, 02 Dec 2004]
India and Russia announced Thursday that they would hold their first-ever joint army exercise next year and increase their investment in a joint venture that makes the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. The announcement was made after the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the Indo-Russian Inter-Governmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, the Indo-Asian News Service reported. Indian Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee and his Russian counterpart Sergei Ivanov told a joint news conference here that the two sides had agreed to sign an agreement to protect intellectual property rights associated with Russian military technology transferred to India. Ivanov said the two sides had transformed their long-standing military ties from a 'buyer-seller relationship' into a strategic partnership to jointly develop hi-tech military hardware like the BrahMos that can be sold to other countries.
[Xinhua via COMTEX, 02 Dec 2004]
India and Russia announced Thursday that they would hold their first-ever joint army exercise next year and increase their investment in a joint venture that makes the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. The announcement was made after the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the Indo-Russian Inter-Governmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, the Indo-Asian News Service reported. Indian Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee and his Russian counterpart Sergei Ivanov told a joint news conference here that the two sides had agreed to sign an agreement to protect intellectual property rights associated with Russian military technology transferred to India. Ivanov said the two sides had transformed their long-standing military ties from a 'buyer-seller relationship' into a strategic partnership to jointly develop hi-tech military hardware like the BrahMos that can be sold to other countries.
India, Russia to hold first army exercise
Fence, surveillance raise Army's ability to curb infiltration
Vij warning: Army to crack whip on violators
Lt Gen. (Retd) Negi appointed Uttaranchal PSC chairman
Army permission to be required for use of Kolkata Maidan
Indian army says it killed 29 tribal rebels, captured 67
Two Al-Badr militants killed in encounter in JK
Fence, surveillance raise Army's ability to curb infiltration
Vij warning: Army to crack whip on violators
Lt Gen. (Retd) Negi appointed Uttaranchal PSC chairman
Army permission to be required for use of Kolkata Maidan
Indian army says it killed 29 tribal rebels, captured 67
Two Al-Badr militants killed in encounter in JK
Army chief justifies troop cut in J&K
Army's Pine Division celebrates Jessore victory
Vij wants new command operational before retirement
Steps for safe keeping of ammunition
Specialised clothing for soldiers at Siachen and Kargil
Kalam visits Kargil; lauds jawans' role
2 militants killed after PDP leader's family members' rescue
Armed Forces Flag Day observed in Punjab
Rathore presented with COAS trophy
Army's Pine Division celebrates Jessore victory
Vij wants new command operational before retirement
Steps for safe keeping of ammunition
Specialised clothing for soldiers at Siachen and Kargil
Kalam visits Kargil; lauds jawans' role
2 militants killed after PDP leader's family members' rescue
Armed Forces Flag Day observed in Punjab
Rathore presented with COAS trophy
Army orders 600 MPVs developed by DRDO, Israel
[Hindustan Times, 11 December 2004]
The Indian Army has placed orders for 600 Mine Protecting Vehicles (MPVs), jointly developed by the Defence & Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel. MPVs can prove to be very useful in combating terrorism and its utility would be further enhanced, once a remote control weapon system is mounted on it, Ordnance Factories Chairman and Director General PK Misra said. Misra, who was in Pune to attend the 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Aeronautical Society of India, said the MPV was being exported to Nepal, Ivory Coast and some other countries and would be on public display during the coming Republic Day parade in New Delhi. He said 39 DRDO factories were involved in manufacture of land-based battlefield equipment. Their turnover was expected to touch Rs.7000 crore during 2005-06 from Rs.6700 crore at present, he added. Misra said as a government policy, there could never be privatisation of defence units like DRDO but they can always synergise with the private sector and this is what they were doing. He cited example of Tata making different types of vehicles for the defence forces. Misra said, "We are not dependent on government funds but are raising our resources internally for our operations and research besides paying dividend to the government."
[Hindustan Times, 11 December 2004]
The Indian Army has placed orders for 600 Mine Protecting Vehicles (MPVs), jointly developed by the Defence & Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel. MPVs can prove to be very useful in combating terrorism and its utility would be further enhanced, once a remote control weapon system is mounted on it, Ordnance Factories Chairman and Director General PK Misra said. Misra, who was in Pune to attend the 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Aeronautical Society of India, said the MPV was being exported to Nepal, Ivory Coast and some other countries and would be on public display during the coming Republic Day parade in New Delhi. He said 39 DRDO factories were involved in manufacture of land-based battlefield equipment. Their turnover was expected to touch Rs.7000 crore during 2005-06 from Rs.6700 crore at present, he added. Misra said as a government policy, there could never be privatisation of defence units like DRDO but they can always synergise with the private sector and this is what they were doing. He cited example of Tata making different types of vehicles for the defence forces. Misra said, "We are not dependent on government funds but are raising our resources internally for our operations and research besides paying dividend to the government."
Healthcare for retired soldiers, says JJ Singh
Malaysian royal graduates from IMA
Infiltration attempts continue: Army Chief
Vij denies Army hand in fake surrender
440 cadets pass out of IMA
Vij calls for qualitative upgradation of army manpower
Army hands over Showkat Ali stadium in Srinagar to locals
Discussions should take place: Army
Army orders 600 MPVs developed by DRDO, Israel
Manorama Devi had links with terrorists: Army
Private sector role in Army revamp sought
Army call for Bofors upgrade
Rights abuse: It’s propaganda against Army, says Sinha
Kalam inaugurates museum
Two militants killed in Baramullah
Malaysian royal graduates from IMA
Infiltration attempts continue: Army Chief
Vij denies Army hand in fake surrender
440 cadets pass out of IMA
Vij calls for qualitative upgradation of army manpower
Army hands over Showkat Ali stadium in Srinagar to locals
Discussions should take place: Army
Army orders 600 MPVs developed by DRDO, Israel
Manorama Devi had links with terrorists: Army
Private sector role in Army revamp sought
Army call for Bofors upgrade
Rights abuse: It’s propaganda against Army, says Sinha
Kalam inaugurates museum
Two militants killed in Baramullah
Army asks ULFA to show sincerity for peace talks
Army dedicates anti-flood bund to Aloosa villagers
The immortal saga of valour and sacrifice of a martyr
Special diagnostic facility at army hospital
Yangon's nod awaited for joint ops
IMA - cradling officers and gentlemen
IMA cadet makes his city proud
Infiltration attempts continue: Vij
Two HUJI militants shot dead in JK
Army dedicates anti-flood bund to Aloosa villagers
The immortal saga of valour and sacrifice of a martyr
Special diagnostic facility at army hospital
Yangon's nod awaited for joint ops
IMA - cradling officers and gentlemen
IMA cadet makes his city proud
Infiltration attempts continue: Vij
Two HUJI militants shot dead in JK
Indian mission exhibits rare pictures of 1971 war
India reduces more troops from Kashmir
Army says situation improving in J&K
Army sponsors educational tours for J and K children
Army model school in Assam's Nalbari district
Army denies UNLF claim in Manipur
Three militants killed in gunbattle in J&K
Five infiltrators killed in Kathua district in Jammu
India reduces more troops from Kashmir
Army says situation improving in J&K
Army sponsors educational tours for J and K children
Army model school in Assam's Nalbari district
Army denies UNLF claim in Manipur
Three militants killed in gunbattle in J&K
Five infiltrators killed in Kathua district in Jammu
Two more Army battalions move out of JK
Army marks Vijay Diwas anniversary
Yangon to again crack down on Indian rebels
NCC girl cadets to scale a new high
LoC fencing completed: Mukherjee
J&K troop reduction to continue: Army Chief
Infiltration in JK dropped down because of our efforts: Gen Vij
Three ultras killed as BSF foils suicide attack bid in JK
Army marks Vijay Diwas anniversary
Yangon to again crack down on Indian rebels
NCC girl cadets to scale a new high
LoC fencing completed: Mukherjee
J&K troop reduction to continue: Army Chief
Infiltration in JK dropped down because of our efforts: Gen Vij
Three ultras killed as BSF foils suicide attack bid in JK
Lt Gen Balbir Singh takes over Northern Command
Army to get leaner, meaner, younger
The Indian army announces the new policy of promotion
Govt. accepts panel report on army promotions
General Vij to visit China to enhance military-to-military trust
NCC cadets organise motorcycle expedition
Analysis: Flaws seen in India military doctrine
Fourth batch of soldiers moves out of Kashmir
Army to get leaner, meaner, younger
The Indian army announces the new policy of promotion
Govt. accepts panel report on army promotions
General Vij to visit China to enhance military-to-military trust
NCC cadets organise motorcycle expedition
Analysis: Flaws seen in India military doctrine
Fourth batch of soldiers moves out of Kashmir
from parliament on December 22
Parliament Questions
22 December 2004
Upgradation of T-72 tanks
Government proposes to upgrade entire fleet of T-72 tanks held by field formations of the Army. Major schemes undertaken and/or being considered for upgradation of T-72 tank include installation of Auto Land Navigation System, new Engines for upgrading mobility, upgradation of protection, Image Intensifier Night Sights, Thermal Imager Fire Control System / Thermal Imager Stand Alone System for upgrading of fire power. These schemes are likely to be completed upto the year 2008-2009. HVF has already undertaken upgradation of T-72 tanks. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) designed upgrade, Combat Improved Ajeya (CIA) incorporates six additional features of which three have already been introduced and HVF has started supplying T-72 upgrades with these additional features.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a written reply to Shri SPM Syed Khan in Rajya Sabha today.
Army Personnel Killed in J&K
Details of Army personnel of different ranks killed in Jammu & Kashmir during the last three years upto Nov 2004 is 102 for officers, 118 for Junior Commissioned Officers and 1355 for other ranks. There has been no spurt in violence in J&K.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a written reply to Shri MAM Ramaswamy in Rajya Sabha today.
22 December 2004
Upgradation of T-72 tanks
Government proposes to upgrade entire fleet of T-72 tanks held by field formations of the Army. Major schemes undertaken and/or being considered for upgradation of T-72 tank include installation of Auto Land Navigation System, new Engines for upgrading mobility, upgradation of protection, Image Intensifier Night Sights, Thermal Imager Fire Control System / Thermal Imager Stand Alone System for upgrading of fire power. These schemes are likely to be completed upto the year 2008-2009. HVF has already undertaken upgradation of T-72 tanks. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) designed upgrade, Combat Improved Ajeya (CIA) incorporates six additional features of which three have already been introduced and HVF has started supplying T-72 upgrades with these additional features.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a written reply to Shri SPM Syed Khan in Rajya Sabha today.
Army Personnel Killed in J&K
Details of Army personnel of different ranks killed in Jammu & Kashmir during the last three years upto Nov 2004 is 102 for officers, 118 for Junior Commissioned Officers and 1355 for other ranks. There has been no spurt in violence in J&K.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a written reply to Shri MAM Ramaswamy in Rajya Sabha today.