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Taranis, a top secret unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which is considered to be the most advanced aircraft ever built by British engineers, successfully carried out its first flight tests in August 2013. The information, however was released to the media only in February 2014 by the UK ministry of defence (MoD) and the manufacturer BAE systems. “The UK has developed a significant lead in understanding unmanned aircraft which could strike with precision over a long range whilst remaining undetected,” said a statement from BAE systems. “The technological advances made through Taranis will also help the UK MoD and Royal Air Force (RAF) make decisions on the future mix of manned and unmanned fast jet aircraft and how they will operate together in a safe and effective manner for the UK’s defence”.
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124696
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At the 81st annual Raising Day parade of the Indian Air Force (IAF), amidst the celebrations, there was a hidden cautious note. In the words of Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, who described the air assets as both "expensive and scarce", the primary resposibility would be the security of their equipment. "The safety and security of these (assets) is our prime responsibility. While ensuring their physical security is important, there is also an increasing need to ensure security of our vital communication and operational information networks," he said. Admittedly, the past year has been the most challenging for the IAF, and also the most rewarding.
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122162
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ID:
128767
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122568
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150696
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ID:
150695
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ID:
124670
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2013.
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INS Vikramaditya, the floating airfield, has an overall length of about 284 metres and a maximum beam of about 60 metres, stretching as far as three football fields put together. Standing about 20 storeys tall from keel to the highest point, this massive 44,500 tonne ship will be the biggest ship that will be operated by the Indian Navy. The ship has a total of 22 decks.
Vikramaditya in its earlier avatar with the Russian Navy as the Kiev class aircraft carrying cruiser 'Baku' was capable of operating fixed wing Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) fighters. The task of breathing life and converting the ship from a VTOL missile cruiser carrier to a short take off but arrested recovery (STOBAR) aircraft carrier involved substantial degutting, equipment removal, refit and re-equipping. The major works included modification of flight deck to include ski-jump and arrester gear; modification of bulbous bow, aft aircraft lift and ammunition lifts; modification of 1,750 out of 2,500 compartments; installation of new main boilers; installation of new and additional diesel generators; replacement of existing distilling plants; fitment of Reverse Osmosis plants, new AC plants and Refrigeration plants and installation of new sensors and equipment. "More than 80 per cent of the equipment fitted into the ship is new," said an Indian Navy officer.
Creation of the flight deck with structural modification to convert the VTOL carrier to a STOBAR carrier was apparently the most intricate and arduous. The task involved installation of Sponsons to increase the breadth at the Flight Deck and a fitment of a new 14 degree ski jump, strengthening of arresting gear area, strengthening of runway area and elongation of the aft end to generate the required length of landing strip aft of the arresting gear. In all 234 new hull sections were installed to achieve the desired shape.
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ID:
112037
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137852
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In the modern day naval warfare, undersea threats pose major challenges for any navy’s blue water aspirations. The underwater threats can be at harbour as well as on high seas. At a harbour, the major threats are in the form of terrorist attacks using divers for boarding the vessels with explosives or to attach explosives to a vessel’s hull; mines at strategic locations which can be deployed using divers or remotely operated vehicles (ROVs); using underwater vehicles laden with explosives to collide with ships. As far as high seas are concerned, the threats are usually known/well studied and include underwater offensives which can be launched from any submarine, surface, or air platforms. In order to be a dominant force in the seas, the navies must be prepared for any eventuality, both at harbour and high seas.
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122341
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133502
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2014.
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At a time when incidents at the Indo-Pakistan border make it to the headlines every day, there is hardly any reportage on the other important border, the Indo-Bangladesh border. The recent director general level talks between Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was one such event which didn't find much mention in the newspapers. The Delhi edition of this biannual event saw the participation of delegations from both sides and issues related to effective border management were discussed.
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ID:
112008
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150499
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128666
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137893
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Few years ago, the National Geographic channel aired a series of documentaries on the best cities in the world. The series was called ‘Mega Cities’. In each episode, the programme documented one major city and showcased why it was considered one of the best. The show seemed to have evaluated the cities on various parameters like safety and security, trade, efficient transportation and so on. One of the most striking episodes in the series was on London – the city which invested a lot of its resources and manpower in setting up the most intricate and efficient surveillance systems using CCTV cameras.
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ID:
135639
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Modernisation has never ever been so crucial to the Indian Air Force (IAF) than it is today. This was amply evident at the 82nd Raising Day at Hindon air base, as the IAF put up a brave face trying to hide its shortcomings. Another year has passed by, urgently reminding the air force of its dwindling numbers of aircraft squadrons. “By 2017, the IAF would have less than the existing 35 fighter squadrons. Our minimum requirement remains 45 squadrons,” said Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha.
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137861
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Indian requirements for helicopters — in both military and civil aviation sector — are growing rapidly. Estimates suggest that in the near term, India could buy as many as 1000 helicopters, making it a market too big to ignore. Firmly focussed on this market is Bell Helicopter, which plans to sell its latest and the most versatile Bell-407GX and Bell-407GT tactical light commercial helicopters. At Aero India 2015, the company conducted various demonstration flights of the Bell-407GX for select journalists and also provided hands-on training experience for Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter pilots. VIPs like Anil Ambani, chairman of Reliance Group, also received demonstration flights during the course of the Show.
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ID:
139757
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Mana Valley, Uttarakhand: The harsh early morning sunlight had left a prominent sunburn on his face. It was within the contour of his cheeks that a patch of deep red dis-colouration was distinctly visible, indicating the maximum exposure. Fortunately, the goggles saved his eyes from falling to the same fate. The burns often get aggravated when the cool breeze from the snow-capped mountains blow across his face, sometimes peeling off the thin outer layer of the skin. But for the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) jawan deployed at high altitudes all-round the year, those were regular occurrences, almost inconsequential, so much so that he even failed to register those changes until someone pointed them out.
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128770
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