The Spyder is a low-level, quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones, and precision-guided munitions. The system is fitted atop a Tatra truck, a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck, a MAN TGS truck, Scania P-series truck, Dongfeng truck, or a TELAR. It implements the Python-5 and Derby missiles of the same company
State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has pitched for an order to manufacture four additional squadrons of the Su-30 MKI jets to quickly meet gaps in fighter squadron strength but the air force seems to be only keen on ordering replacements for aircraft that have been lost in accidents.
Lieutenant General Singh was commissioned into 1 Mechanised Infantry (1 Madras) on June 12, 1982. An alumnus of National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy, the officer has attended the Defence Services Staff Course, Senior Command Course, Higher Command Course and the National Defence College.
“The optimal exploitation of NAE would significantly enhance maritime reconnaissance capability of the Southern Naval Command. The MoU lays down standard operating procedures for Kochi airport and the Indian Navy in order to ensure safe, secure and uninterrupted military air operations,” said the official.
The underwater tunnel is being constructed at an expense of Rs 60 crore while the total cost of the East-West Metro project is evaluated to be around Rs 9,000 crore. The tunnelling work began in April last year and likely to be finished in the river section shortly, said by senior Railway Minster.
The ninth Ficci-IBA survey in their report said the proportion of respondent banks citing a reduction in NPAs stood at 52 per cent as against 43 per cent in the previous round. About 55 per cent of reporting public sector banks (PSBs) have cited a reduction in NPA levels.
The animal park, atop Dalma Hill, will soon be having its own zip line, an adventurous way of transporting goods or people downhill, the contraption likely to increase the destinations’ thrill quotient among tourists. The Centre has earmarked the Dalma sanctuary, 30km from here, for the zip line project which it will fund under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
“The Centre is giving up to 8% subsidy on purchase of machines like Super SMS, Happy Seeder, Paddy Straw Chopper and zero till drill used for residue management. Those farmers who don’t want to buy these machines can easily get them on rent from Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) in their neighbourbood,” he said.
Recorded in the enthralling voice of renowned Indian singer, Javed Ali, the song both lyrically and visually outlines the beauty and might of India.The video of the song features key historical occurrences of recent past including inauguration of the National War Memorial, Statue of Unity’s unveiling, the launch of Chandrayaan 2 among other things.
Set up to guard passengers and goods on trains in critical rail sectors of India, the Commandos for Railway Safety (CORAS) will be deployed in Naxal-prone belts, Jammu and Kashmir and North East after its maiden launch on Wednesday, a senior official said.
