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This move also mainstreams the NSCS and gives it the authority to service the NSC, SPG and even the DPG. It can now generate cabinet notes, access relevant cabinet proposals and partake in inter-ministerial deliberations just like any other government department. Until now, the Cabinet Secretary would have to send out periodic reminders to various ministries to route relevant notes through the NSCS for comments.

Industry experts said some domestic companies have been supplying parts for anti-personnel mines to OFB and there are likely to be several respondents to the Army’s request for information. However, the competition could be limited to two major players that have the capacity for the delicate procedure of filling in explosives.

Air Marshal Ghotia replaced Air Marshal H S Arora, who moved to Air Headquarters as the Vice-Chief of Air Staff. Prior to assuming the present appointment, Air Marshal Ghotia was the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Ghotia was commissioned in the fighter stream of the IAF in December, 1981. He has held various posts including Chief Operations Officer and Station Commander of a forward base in SWAC.

Around 60 soldiers from both Indian and Kazakhstan would share their experiences of counter terrorism operations during the exercise, he said, adding that its was an yearly exercise conducted between both the armies. It will will conclude on October 15, an Indian Army spokesman said.

Without citing any reason, speaking to Financial Express Online on condition of anonymity, a senior official confirmed that “The contract for the 45,000-ton fleet support ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy with the Turkish Company could be delayed.” “It could be a fall out of Turkey cosying up to Pakistan and raising Kashmir issue at the recently concluded 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),” said the officer.

An alumnus of the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla, the Air Vice Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik was commissioned in Indian Air Force on June 8, 1984, as a fighter pilot.
“He is a Fighter Combat Leader with more than 2,500 hours of accident-free fighter flying on a variety of aircraft, and has more than 800 hours as Mission Commander,” an official release said. The Air Officer has commanded the Air Force Station Ambala. Air Vice Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik has flown many live bombing missions during the Kargil operations, for which he was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) in 1999

The Rajnath Singh-led defence ministry has stipulated that for these relatively small contracts, startups will be encouraged if they can prove technical expertise. It has also made a clear distinction between startups and new entrants in the field, ruling that mid to largesized groups venturing into defence manufacturing will still need to meet financial criteria that includes credit ratings, revenue and net worth.

“This ensures prevalence of peace and tranquility along the LAC (line of actual control). The events commenced with hoisting of national flags and rendition of the national anthems of both nations which was followed by a ceremonial welcome address by the respective delegation leaders,” Defence PRO Lt Col P Khongsai said.

The army plans to convert the new 17 Corps or ‘Brahmastra’ Corps into ‘a lean and mean force’ for ‘swift attacks’ inside Chinese territory in the event of a war. The army plans to convert the new 17 Corps or ‘Brahmastra’ Corps into ‘a lean and mean force’ for ‘swift attacks’ inside Chinese territory in the event of a war.This exercise is also meant as a major combat exercise to test its new integrated battle groups (IBGs) for mountain warfare in Arunachal Pradesh.