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2021 16-28 February Vol 68 No 4
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressing the Inaugural Ceremony of the biennial air show, Aero India
2021 at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru on February 3, 2021. The Union Minister for
Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri DV Sadananda Gowda, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri BS Yediyurappa
and other dignitaries were also present.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurating the India Pavilion at Aero India 2021 in the presence of Chief
Minister of Karnataka, Shri BS Yediyurappa, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and
other dignitaries.
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SAINIK
Since 1909
In This Issue
President Addresses the Valedictory Function
of Aero India 2021
Samachar
Initially published as FAUZI AKHBAR)
Vol.68 No. 4
27 Magha – 9 Phalguna, 1942 (Saka)
16-28 February, 2021
The journal of India’s Armed Forces published every fortnight in thirteen
languages including Hindi & English on behalf of Ministry of Defence. It
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Design & Layout Kunal Kumar, Rohit Saini IOR Defence Ministers’ iDEX-Start-Up Manthan
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Conclave
Our Correspondents 6 8
Delhi: Col Aman Anand; Wg Cdr Indranil Nandi; Cdr Vivek Madhwal;
Nampibou Marinmai; Akram Khurshid; Divyanshu Kumar; Savvy Hasan
Khan; Azhagudurai; BENGALURU: S Punitha; CHANDIGARH:
Gagandeep Kaur (Offg.); CHENNAI: M Ponnein Selvan;
GANDHINAGAR: Wg Cdr L Manish; GUWAHATI: Lt Col P Khongsai;
IMPHAL: Lt Col M Vaishnava; JALANDHAR: Gagandeep Kaur;
JAMMU: Lt Col Devender Anand; JAIPUR: Lt Col Amitabh Sharma ;
KOCHI: Cdr Sridhar E Warrier; KOHIMA: Lt Col SK Sharma;
KOLKATA: Wg Cdr Mandeep Hooda; Dipanita Dhar; LUCKNOW:
Shantanu Pratap Singh ; MUMBAI: Cdr Mehul Karnik, Himanshu
Singh; NAGPUR: Gp Capt BB Pande; PALAM: Wg Cdr Indranil Nandi;
PRAYAGRAJ: Wg Cdr Shailendra Pandey; PUNE Mahesh Iyengar,;
SECUNDERABAD: H P Kunappareddy; SHILLONG; Wg Cdr Ratnakar
Singh; SRINAGAR: Lt Col Devender Anand(offg); TEZPUR: Lt Col Global Chief’s of
Harsh Wardhan Pande; THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ms Dhanya Sanal 11. RM Releases DRDO Documents…
K; UDHAMPUR: Lt Col Abhinav Navneet; VISAKHAPATNAM: Capt
(IN) C G Raju.
12. DRDO’s International Seminar…
13. 201 MoUs, Product Launches …
Air Staff Conclave 10
14. BEL Products Developed as Part…
15. HAL Receives RFP for 70 Basic….
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17. RM Inaugurates HAL’s Second…
A Bharat Bhushan Babu, ADG (M&C) 21. Vice President Visits Dr APJ Abdul..
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Valedictory Function
The Expo will Help in Achieving Self-Reliance & Export
Growth in Defence Sector: President Shri Ram Nath Kovind
T he 13th edition of the Aero
India in its 25th year was
organised from February 3 - 5,
whole world, including in the
defence sector. He added that the
government has taken a number
advocate of universal peace and
development. It is important that
IOR nations focus on fostering
2021 in Bengaluru. Held amidst of policy initiatives aimed at political, economic, cultural and
the challenges of COVID-19, it placing India among the top defence co-operation, he added.
was the world’s first ever hybrid nations in the defence sector with Earlier in his address,
defence and aerospace exhibition twin objectives of self-reliance and Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
with a concurrent virtual exhibition. export promotion. The President said, Aero India offered a unique
In this edition, a Conclave said that the government is platform to Indian private and
of Defence Ministers of Indian focused on promoting the ‘Ease of public sector industry and global
Ocean Region and a Conclave of Doing Business’ to encourage original equipment manufacturers
Chiefs of Air Staff of various manufacturers to set up units in to forge partnerships and
countries was held for the first India. The President said that the showcase products to potential
time. Industrial reforms initiated in India in the last customers. He added that despite
Conference and a Start-Up six years offer unprecedented the COVID-19 challenges, Aero
Manthan were among the other opportunities to investors and India was successful in attracting
Firsts. private companies in the defence 16,000 visitors physically and
The valedictory function of and aerospace sectors. close to 5 lakh people virtually. He
the three-day mega event was The President said that said the large number of MoUs
graced by President Shri Ram Nath Aero India 2021 is a living proof concluded during the event and
Kovind and First Lady, Smt Savita of India's ever-growing strength in orders of over Rs 203 crores
Kovind. the defence and aerospace sectors bagged by MSMEs were an
Over 600 exhibitors at the global level. The event has indication of the exhibition’s
attended physically and another exhibited that the global success. He emphasised that it
108 in virtual mode. Around confidence in India’s capabilities is also carries positive implications
3,000 Business-2-Business meet- growing steadily. Referring to the for safety and security, not just of
ings were conducted during the Conclave of Defence Ministers of India, but the entire region.
event and representatives from 63 Indian Ocean Region (IOR), on the Raksha Mantri informed
foreign countries were in theme of ‘Enhanced Peace, that the first ever IOR Defence
attendance. Security, and Co-operation in the Ministers’ Conclave was attended
In his address, President Indian Ocean’, which was by ministers and delegates from
Ram Nath Kovind said, India is not organised on the margins of Aero 26 countries. He said that
just a market, but a land of India 2021, the President said that discussions focused on synergising
immense opportunities for the India has always been an ardent efforts of IOR countries in the
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Indian ocean and expressed belief crore in aerospace and defence concluded his address by thanking
that there would be a higher level goods & services by the year officials of the Ministry of Defence,
of cooperation amongst IOR 2024. He said that in the last few the state administration led by
countries on peace and security in years the Armed Forces had given Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa
the future. A conclave of Chiefs of significant support to the mission who was present in the function,
Air Staff was also organised to of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and
pursue the objectives of played an important role in other officials who worked in
collaborative security for the promoting domestic industry. organising the event.
region and beyond. He also Raksha Mantri reiterated In his welcome address,
referred to the iDEX Start–Up that 'self-reliance' does not mean Secretary (Defence Production),
Manthan, the 6th India-Russia isolation from the world or act as a Shri Raj Kumar said, Aero India
Military Industrial Conference and closed economy but promotes 2021 offered a unique opportunity
said various seminars held on globalisation by making India a to showcase India’s manufacturing
wide ranging themes would help more competitive player on the prowess and progress towards the
in achieving twin objectives of global stage and inviting the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
Atmanirbharata and Defence global companies. He said that The gathering at the
exports. Shri Rajnath Singh India will invest around 130 billion valedictory were treated to a
reiterated that Aero India 2021 US dollars towards enhancing spectacular flying display by the
would help in achieving the target security by military modernisation amazing pilots of the Indian Air
of a turnover of Rs 1,75,000 crore, in the next 7 to 8 years. Force.
including exports of Rs 35,000 Shri Rajnath Singh CDS General Bipin Rawat,
COAS General M M Naravane,
CNS Admiral Karambir Singh,
CAS Air Chief Marshal R K S
Bhadauria, Ministers and Members
of Parliament from Karnataka,
Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar,
Secretary, Department of Defence
R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr G
Satheesh Reddy and senior civil
and military officials of Ministry of
Defence & Government of
Karnataka were also present on
the occasion.
-PRO Defence
5 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021IOR Defence Ministers’ Conclave
26 out of 28 IOR Countries Participate and Share Views on Enhancing Regional Cooperation
T he Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
Defence Ministers’ Conclave
began with a keynote address from
Ocean Policy as outlined by Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi in
2015. He added that in line with this
areas of the world highlighted the
need to ensure peace in the IOR
region. He added that IOR countries
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on the IOR conclave should focus on have demonstrated mutual respect
February 4 on the sidelines of Aero security, commerce, connectivity, for a rules-based order and
India 2021 in Bengaluru. Several fight against terrorism and inter commitment to abide by
Defence Ministers, Ambassadors, cultural exchanges. Raksha Mantri international law. Raksha Mantri
High Commissioners and senior identified areas such as deepening spoke of the various policy initiatives
officials from IOR countries attended economic and security cooperation of the government to promote trade
the event physically or in virtual in the littorals, enhancing capacities and tourism among IOR countries
mode. Outlining the agenda, Raksha to safeguard land and maritime through sea link Sagarmala, Project
Mantri said that as the largest nation territories, working towards Mausam, and Asia Africa Growth
in the IOR region with a vast sustainable regional development, Corridor etc. He emphasized the
coastline of 7500 Kms, India has an Blue Economy, including sustainable need to take economic, trade, naval
active role to play for peaceful and and regulated fishing, and cooperation and collaboration
prosperous co-existence of all promoting collective action to deal further in the region. He said that the
countries. Shri Rajnath Singh stressed with non-traditional threats like linked futures of IOR countries
that the Indian Ocean is a shared natural disasters, piracy, terrorism, depend on how they tackle emerging
asset and a lifeline to international illegal, unreported and unregulated challenges and leverage
trade and transport due to its control (IUU) fishing etc. as inter-related opportunities.
of major sea-lanes carrying half of elements of SAGAR. He said IOR
the world’s container ships, one third faces a number of challenges such Open seas and respect for
of the world’s bulk cargo traffic and as piracy, smuggling of drugs/ international law essential for
two thirds of the world’s oil people and arms, humanitarian and security for IOR: RM
shipments. disaster relief, and Search & Rescue
(SAR) which can be met through Referring to India’s growing
Linked futures for IOR nations
maritime co-operation. Aerospace & Defence sector and its
depend on tackling emerging Raksha Mantri identified emergence as a global R&D hub
challenges & opportunities: RM maritime resources as the key to with one of the world’s largest start
sustained growth and development up ecosystems, Raksha Mantri said
Shri Rajnath Singh said, of IOR nations in the 21st century. IOR countries can leverage these
SAGAR - Security and Growth for All He said that the negative impact of sectors for mutual benefit. He said
in the Region is the theme of Indian conflicting claims in some maritime the recent order from the Indian Air
6 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021Force to buy 83 Light Combat cyclones in Mozambique and challenges was highlighted by Prime
Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A from Madagascar and reaching out to Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) countries through medical teams, dynamic five ‘S’ vision - Samman
is a milestone in India’s medicines such as hydroxy- (Respect), Samvaad (Dialogue),
indigenization of defence chloroquine, Remdesivir and Sahyog (Cooperation), Shanti
manufacturing capabilities. Shri paracetamol tablets, diagnostic kits, (Peace) and Samriddhi (Prosperity).
Rajnath Singh added that India is ventilators, masks, gloves and other Twenty six out of 28
ready to supply various types of medical supplies through countries from the IOR region
weapons systems to IOR countries. Operation Sagar-I during COVID attended the conclave either
Shri Rajnath Singh said that in times. He further said that Op- physically or in virtual mode. In his
consonance with the Prime Minister SAGAR-II saw over 300 metric tons closing remarks, Shri Rajnath Singh
Narendra Modi’s vision of SAGAR, of humanitarian aid being delivered said the enthusiastic participation
Neighbourhood First and Act East to 4 nations in the IOR. was a symbol of the collective desire
Policies, India has adopted a Shri Rajnath Singh said of the nations of the IOR region to
cooperative approach through vaccine supplies under grant work together. He applauded the
capacity building assistance in assistance to Bhutan, Maldives, dynamism, ideas and conviction for
partner countries. This was reflected Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and a brighter future displayed at the
in India’s supply of Indian made Seychelles have already highlighted conclave. Highlighting the global
ships, maritime aircraft and setting- India’s commitment to protect geopolitical and commercial
up of Coastal Surveillance Radar humanity from COVID-19. He said significance of the Indian ocean, he
Systems, he said. that India was conducting training said 75 per cent of global trade and
Raksha Mantri said India programmes for immunization 50 per cent of daily global transfers
was developing a comprehensive managers, cold chain officers, already pass through the region. He
Maritime Domain Awareness picture communication officers and data further said the deployment of ships
in the IOR, which has resulted in managers of the recipient countries by the Indian Navy and the Indian
signing of Technical Agreements for before delivery of the vaccines. He Coast guard for maritime security
sharing of ‘White Shipping highlighted development of effective and anti-piracy operations had been
Information’. He added that response mechanism to successful in minimising threats to
Humanitarian Assistance and humanitarian crisis and natural commercial shipping.
Disaster Relief (HADR), Non- disasters in the IOR region as one of Shri Rajnath Singh said the
combatant Evacuation (NEO), and the most visible element of India’s conclave showcased what the IOR
Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations Indian Ocean strategy. nations were capable of achieving in
are important and highlighted Raksha Mantri said India’s terms of trade, security and
India’s swift response during the approach and vision to tackle global facilitation, fighting non-traditional
threats, promoting uninterrupted
access to the open seas. Raksha
Mantri ended his address by saying
that he hoped that ideas germinated
at the conclave would lead to
sustainable action and partnerships.
Defence Secretary Dr Ajay
Kumar delivered the welcome
address at the conclave. CDS
General Bipin Rawat, CNS Admiral
Karambir Singh, COAS General M
M Naravane and Secretary (Defence
Production) Shri Raj Kumar were also
present.
-PRO Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh releasing a booklet during the IOR Defence Ministers' Conclave.
7 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021iDEX – Start-Up Manthan to Promote Innovation In Defence
Overwhelming Response to DISC with Participation of Over 1,200 Start-Ups & Innovators
R aksha Mantri Shri Rajnath
Singh has revealed that 60
winners out of more than 1,200
entrepreneurship on the clarion
call of Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi. He said Start
manufacturing system such as
opening up the patents and
laboratories of DRDO to private
start-ups and innovators who -up India was based on three industry, setting up of Young
participated in Defence India pillars – Simplification and Scientists labs in niche technology
Start-up Challenge (DISC) have Handholding, Funding and areas, programmes like iDEX,
received grants of up to Rs 1.5 Incentives and Incubation and Defence India Start-up Challenge
crore each to build prototypes. In Industry-Academia Partnerships. (DISC), IDEX4Fauji, etc. He added
his address at the Start-up He applauded the success of that the latest version of Defence
Manthan organised on February Start-up India in creating an Acquisition Procedure 2020 allows
5, 2021 at Aero India 2021, ecosystem of more than 41,000 Start-ups to participate in Make-in
Raksha Mantri announced that 45 start-ups, 4.7 lakh jobs and India forums and reserves projects
MSMEs participating in Aero India Rs 4,500 crore of investment in up to Rs 100 crore for Micro,
have received orders worth Rs 203 384 start-ups through Fund of Small and Medium Enterprises
crore. The annual flagship event Funds Scheme. (MSMEs).
was organised on the final day of Raksha Mantri said the
Aero India 2021. Raksha Mantri 60 start-ups under Defence iDEX initiative is a decisive step
asked Ministry of Defence officials India Start-up Challenge towards achieving Self-reliance
to consider increasing the financial given grants of up to Rs 1.5 and is one of the most effective
assistance extended to winners of crore each: RM and well-executed defence
DISC start-ups. Start-up ecosystems in the true
Raksha Mantri applauded Shri Rajnath Singh also spirit of the Atmanirbhar Bharat.
India’s ambitious start-up spoke of steps taken by the Speaking on the
program which was started to government to give a push to aerospace sector, Shri Rajnath
harness the young talent and start-ups in the defence Singh added that 300 plus start-
8 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021added.
Earlier, Secretary (Defence
Production) Shri Raj Kumar briefed
the gathering about the iDEX
process and the measures taken by
the Department of Defence
Production to promote start-up
culture and self-reliance in defence.
He said that iDEX had been
designed to infuse the latest
technology into military warfare
closely intertwined with the needs of
services and to reduce dependence
on imports.
Raksha Mantri handed over
Certificates of recognition to
innovators under iDEX4Fauji and
DISC 4 challenges at the event.
Start-up Manthan is
organised under the iDEX banner
annually. The iDEX was launched
ups are currently engaged and iDEX strengthen our nation’s military by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra
10 start-ups have developed the capability. He ended his address Modi in April 2018 with the core
products worth Rs 100 crore which expressing hope that the annual aim to create corporate models for
have been displayed in Aero India flagship event of Start-up Manthan Indian Defence needs and allow the
2021. becomes a milestone in start-up defence sector to harness start-ups.
Shri Rajnath Singh also engagement in defence. Since its launch, iDEX has emerged
highlighted iDEX4Fauji as an 45 MSMEs at Aero India as a national scale ecosystem
initiative providing opportunities to bringing together military users and
received orders worth Rs
innovate to the Indian Armed operators with start-ups, innovators
Forces. He further said that
203 crore: RM and entrepreneurs. The event
iDEX4Fauji opens up a new window Defence Secretary Dr Ajay provided a unique opportunity to
allowing Indian soldiers and service Kumar applauded the growth of the firms associated with DIO-iDEX to
personnel to be recognised and start-up ecosystem and identified showcase capabilities, products and
rewarded as innovators. He the importance of developing services to industry leaders and
mentioned the Innovations done in standards for its sustainability in business decision makers.
the field of Robotics in Maritime future. He mentioned that start-ups Chief of Defence Staff
applications by Lt Deepak Suman in India had treated the challenge General Bipin Rawat, Deputy Chief
Kumar and wall penetrating Radar of COVID-19 as an opportunity of Army Staff Lieutenant General
by Major Anoop Mishra as with funding of over Rs two lakh Shantanu Dayal, other senior civil
examples. crore in 2020. He said that India and military officials of Ministry of
Speaking of the iDEX Open has shown with innovations such as Defence were present on the
Challenge, Raksha Mantri added vaccine development, that it is occasion. Armed Forces personnel
that the initiative creates among the leading innovation and representatives from start-ups,
opportunities for innovators to countries. This changed the MSMEs also attended the event.
propose ways to harness confidence profile of Indian youth, -PRO Defence
technological capabilities and which is on display at iDEX, he
9 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021Global Chiefs’ of Air Staff Conclave Conducted by IAF
About 50 Countries Across Continents Participated
I ndian Air Force hosted a
Global Chiefs’ of Air Staff
Conclave on February 3-4,
between the participating Air
Forces. He reiterated the role of
Air Power as a crucial enabler
the CAS Conclave provided a
forum to discuss important
issues with respect to aerospace
2021 themed 'Leveraging for ensuring peace, stability & strategy, emerging technologies
Aerospace Power for Security security in the region. impacting the battle space and
and Stability'. The conclave was The Conclave was issues pertaining to security and
inaugurated by Raksha Mantri, organised in a hybrid format to stability of the Global
Shri Rajnath Singh on February obviate restrictions imposed Commons. These sessions were
3, 2021. In his inaugural due to the Covid-19 pandemic planned to address themes of
address, RM stated that the CAS and was attended by close to Disruptive Technologies and
conclave brought together 50 countries. Between Innovations, Air Power in the
Chiefs and senior dignitaries February 3 and 4, Chiefs or Indo-Pacific Region and Air
from Air Forces across the Commanders of Air Forces of Power and Aerospace Strategy.
world and was a befitting event 28 countries joined the
The CAS thanked all
as part of Aero India, with Conclave. The Conclave was
Chiefs, nominated country
primary focus on Air Power & conceived for exchange of
representatives and delegates
associated technologies. Chief ideas and best practices on
attending the event and for
of Defence Staff, Gen Bipin themes of contemporary
their valuable contribution
Rawat graced the inaugural relevance in the aerospace
during the Conclave. He added
session. domain. Countries participated
that the takeaways from the
Welcoming all guests, from across continents with Air
Conclave would enable
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Forces from the Americas,
increased understanding and
Marshal RKS Bhadauria Europe, Middle East, West Asia,
cooperation between the
outlined the significance of CAS Central Asian Republics, South
Air Forces and help
conclave in enabling exchange East Asia, Africa, Indian Ocean
forge enhanced multilateral
of ideas & enhancement of Region and the Indo Pacific.
capabilities.
multilateral cooperation The three sessions of
-PRO IAF
10 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021Raksha Mantri Releases DRDO Documents &
Procedures
R aksha Mantri Shri Rajnath
Singh released the Export
Compendium of Defence Research
constituted by DRDO in 1971 to
promote research and take India
towards self-reliance in
partnership with friendly countries
and make India a major player in
the global defence market.
and Development Organisation aeronautics. Chief of Defence Staff
(DRDO) which consists of defence Raksha Mantri also General Bipin Rawat, Air Chief
systems and platforms which can released a DRDO Monograph Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh
be exported to friendly countries at “Radiance in Skies – The Tejas Bhadauria Chief of Army Staff
Aero-India February 3, 2021. Saga” during the function. The General Manoj Mukund Naravane,
A major revision of Design, monograph authored by Air Secretary Department of Defence
Development & Production of Marshal P Rajkumar (Retd) and Shri Research and Development Dr G
Military Airborne Stores (DDPMAS) BR Srikanth highlights the Satheesh Reddy, Secretary Defence
document has also been released. interesting journey of DRDO’s Light Production Shri Raj Kumar, Dr
DDPMAS document is followed by Combat Aircraft Tejas. Tessy Thomas, Director General
the aeronautics fraternity for Addressing the scientists, (Aeronautical Systems) and Chief
design, development, production aerospace professionals and Postmaster General Ms Sharda
and certification of airborne industrialists present at the Sampath were present at the
systems. The new airworthiness function, Raksha Mantri function, which was presided over
framework emphasizes on complimented DRDO for multiple by Raksha Mantri.
Atmanirbhar Bharat for self- initiatives undertaken to enhance Aero India, the country’s
reliance, empowering the the technological capabilities of the biennial air show started on 3rd of
organisations and industries with Indian industry and playing a February, 2021 at Yelahanka
liberal certification procedures. The significant role in making the Bengaluru. In sync with the
document released by the country Atmanirbhar in the area of Atmanirbhar Bharat theme of this
certification agency CEMILAC defence manufacturing. He said year’s Aero India, DRDO
would enable Defence PSUs, that technologies being developed participated with more than 300
MSMEs and R&D Establishments to by DRDO are continuously products, technologies, innovations
develop and deliver world class transferred to industries, making in the indoor pavilion, outdoor,
products to our Defence Services. them confident to produce static and flying displays during
Commemorating the gold- indigenous defence systems. He the show. More than thirty
en jubilee of the Aeronautical further said that release of the laboratories of DRDO connected
Research & Development Board golden jubilee stamp of ADR&DB with aeronautical technology
(AR&DB), RM released a Stamp shows the long R&D path travelled development exhibited their
and a book on the journey of by DRDO in partnership with products and technological
AR&DB’s contributions to the field Indian academia in the area of achievements in the mega event
of aeronautics. The book highlights aeronautics. He also said that this year.
the major achievements of AR&DB export compendium released will -PRO Defence
since its formation. The AR&DB was further enhance the strategic
11 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021DRDO’s International Seminar
Energising R&D Capabilities Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat
A n International Seminar was
organized by Defence Research
and Development Organisation
aspects of Atmanirbhar Bharat,
DRDO perspective was elaborated
by Shri GN Rao, Director General
said that India is the most attractive
R&D centre and the world has faith
in our capabilities. He spoke about
(DRDO) on February 4, 2021, (Production Coordination & Services the list of 108 defence items
during Aero India. The theme of the Interaction). The startup perspective identified by DRDO for local
seminar “Energising the R&D was covered by a young production by the industry to
Capabilities of Industry for entrepreneur, Shri Karan Garg, achieve self-reliance in the defence
Atmanirbhar Bharat”, focused on Director, M/s Raphe mPhibr Pvt Ltd, sector. He encouraged and
various existing and new initiatives Greater Noida. MSME perspectives challenged the industry to take up
needed for enabling industry to this wonderful opportunity and
become self reliant in defence make the country self-reliant. He
systems. Defence Secretary Shri Ajay also praised DRDO for leading from
Kumar delivered a special address the front in fighting the COVID-19
and Secretary DD R&D and pandemic and developing various
Chairman DRDO, Dr G Satheesh technologies.
Reddy presided over the seminar Shri MV Gowtama, CMD, Dr G Satheesh Reddy,
proceedings. M/s BEL Bengaluru, highlighted Secretary DD R&D & Chairman
The seminar was preceded DPSU viewpoints of R&D in defence DRDO spoke about the initiatives
by DRDO-Industry synergetic manufacturing. Shri Baba Kalyani, undertaken by DRDO for providing
interaction where aerospace CMD, M/s Bharat Forge Ltd Pune support to industries and said that
professionals from across the globe explained the points of industry ideas are welcome which can
shared their ideas, views and which are important for energizing further the R&D prospects in the
opinions for promoting self-reliance defence R&D in Indian industry. country. He spoke about the way
in aerospace and defence sector. Foreign OEM perspectives were forward and how the industry can
During the Seminar, the industries elucidated by Mr Emmanuel de be encouraged to come out with
were exposed to the latest policy Roquefeuil, VP & Country Director, production of the state-of-art
initiatives, sustained engagements, M/s Thales. The talks were followed weapon systems. He further said
intense technology transfers and test by an open house in which that Atmanirbhar Bharat in true
facility support provided to them by constructive suggestions were sense means having the design,
DRDO, which will enhance their submitted and debated. development and production
substantially. A suggestion from user was capabilities. He stated that getting
Information was also shared a request for funding opportunities ideas from industry is important and
regarding the initiatives of DRDO and mentoring by DRDO right up to getting the products inducted is also
for R&D funding to industry under tying up with users. Other an important aspect.
Technology Development Fund suggestions were component level The seminar was attended
(TDF) and free use of DRDO manufacturing capability, IT physically by 100 participants and
patents. incentives for R&D, need to cut in virtual mode by more than a
There was full spectrum down on elaborate trial schedule thousand participants. There was a
coverage on the topic, right from through simulation analysis and live streaming of the seminar as
the Government to Private third party certification. well.
Industries, including MSMEs, The Defence Secretary in his -PRO Defence
Startups and Foreign Industries. In address stated that R&D is the most
an invigorating talk on various important pillar of self-reliance. He
12 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021201 MoUs, Product Launches and ToTs at Aero India 2021
A total of 201 MoUs, product
launches and technology transfers
(ToTs) were concluded at the Bandhan
have been shared with the private manufacturing base for defence export
sector to assist in defence production potential of the country. He reiterated
ventures. the target of increasing the country’s
ceremony held on the last day of Aero MoUs, Product Launches, ToTs, defence base from $11 billion to $25
India 2021 at Yehalanka, Bengaluru Handing Overs & Major billion by 2025 including an export
on February 5, 2021. These included 201 component of $5 billion. Defence
Announcements
the formal handing over of the exports grew from Rs 2000 crores to Rs
Advanced Light Helicopters MK-III to Physical Exhibitors: 600 9000 crores from 2015-2020 with a
the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Virtual Exhibitors: 108 vast majority spearheaded by the
Guard (ICG), commencement of
Business to Business Meetings: 3000 private sector. With reference to the
Performance based logistics of ICG Indian aerospace industry, he said that
fleet, initial operational clearance of Representation from Foreign
63 the aero components sector is set to
Army version of Light Utility Helicopter Countries: grow from Rs. 30,000 crores today to
etc. Shri Rajnath Singh mentioned Rs. 60,000 crores by 2024. He
In his address, Raksha Mantri initiatives to encourage and facilitate enumerated the cost competitiveness of
Shri Rajnath said Bandhan exemplifies private sector R&D initiatives such as India’s manpower resources,
the spirit of public-private partnership iDEX and Defence India Start-up availability of abundant, specialist
in defence and aerospace sectors and Challenge (DISC). He recalled capabilities and geographical
have forged strategic ties that are innovations such as the combat drone advantages as reasons for its
poised to transform defence and display, a part of the swarm emergence as a global and regional
aerospace manufacturing. He said 128 technology initiative, exhibited during Maintenance and Repair Operations
MoUs, 19 ToTs, 4 Handing Overs, 18 the Army Day function on hub. Hailing the agreements
Product Launches and 32 major January15 ,2021 at New Delhi. concluded at Aero India 2021 Raksha
announcements were made at Aero Raksha Mantri reiterated Mantri said they would give impetus to
India this year. He said Prime Minister India’s intention to bring down defence ‘Make In India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar
Shri Narendra Modi’s clarion call for imports by at least $2 billion by 2022 Bharat’.
Atmanirbhar Bharat ignited the to encourage local defence Secretary (Defence Production)
country’s spirit of innovation and manufacturing. He informed that 138 Shri Raj Kumar delivered the welcome
collaboration. proposals worth over $37 billion for address. CDS General Bipin Rawat,
Raksha Mantri said the domestic manufacturing were CNS Admiral Karambir Singh, COAS
foundation of India’s vision rests on approved between 2016 and 2019. General MM Naravane, Secretary,
three pillars - Research and Highlighting the importance of the Department of Defence R&D and
Development, Public and Private requisite eco-system for the growth of Chairman DRDO Dr Satheesh Reddy,
Defence Production and Defence the defence industry, Shri Rajnath DG Coast Guard Shri K Natarajan and
Exports. Referring to the field of Singh said Rs 6,800 crore investments Air Officer (Maintenance) Air Marshal
research and development, he said were pledged by both public and Vibhas Pandey were also present at the
there was an attempt to broaden the private industries in the defence event. Karnataka Chief Secretary Shri P
research base of the nation by corridors of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Ravi Kumar delivered the vote of
supporting and encouraging the Nadu. thanks.
private sector. In this context, he Shri Rajnath Singh also spoke -PRO Defence
mentioned that some patents of DRDO of the need for a robust domestic
13 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021BEL Products Developed as Part of Atmanirbhar Bharat
D efence PSU, Bharat Electronics
Limited (BEL) showcased state
-of-the-art products and systems
NAVIC 705, Compact Time
Reference Server (Airborne), VPX
architecture based SDR for Air
Besides, BEL also displayed
Communication and Laser based
Borne platforms and Airborne products including MODEM for
spanning every domain of its
Sonar. Troposcatter Communication
business, at Aero India 2021 held
In total, about 30 products System, Encryptors, Frequency
from February 3 to 5, 2021 at Air
Force Station, Yelahanka in and systems developed as part of Modulated Continuous Wave
Bengaluru. The products and the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative (FMCW) Radar for Fog Vision and
systems were clustered as Airborne were on display, including Airborne Drone Guard systems for Railways,
& Space Application, Satellite and Missile Electronics, Receivers for EW 4G Secure Phone and 5G Tablet
Space Application, Products and Systems and many others, such as,
2KW Fuel Cell, FO Gyro based
Sensor Packaged Unit, Athremal
Laser Transmitter, IR Jammer, Call
Manager & Media Gateway,
C-Band Tropo Power Amplifier and
IR Seekers Missiles.
Other Innovative Solutions
Weapon Locating Radar
and Artificial Intelligence Systems Anti-Drone Guard System
on display in the area of High
Performance Computing & Artificial PC, High Power Fiber Laser, Li Fi
Systems for Self-Reliance
Intelligence Systems included RRO High Speed Communication
(Atmanirbhar Bharat), High
Performance Computing & Artificial (Software based solution), Secure System and Software Defined Radio
Intelligence Systems, Land and under Communication and Electro
Naval Products and Systems, Optics segments.
Communication and Laser based Besides, products for non-
Products, Non-Defence/ applications like Ventilators and
Diversification and Outdoor Dialysis Machine, Smart City
Display Products.
In addition, BEL showcased platforms with IoT Components etc.
its R&D capabilities by launching/ were also showcased. The highlight
demonstrating some of its new of BEL’s outdoor display was Mini
products and technologies. Some Shelter based Mini C4I system,
Air Defence Fire Control Radar (ADFCR)
of the new produ cts and
technologies are in the area of Atulya (ADFCR), CTFCR (X-APAR on
A i r b o rn e & S p a c e /S a t e l l i t e Video Conferencing Solution, 4 x 4), WLR (Mountain Version) and
Generic Networking System,
Imagery Solution for Defence and
civilian application, Automatic Train
Supervision System for DMRC and
Maritime Rescue Co-ordination
Center besides others.
BEL also showcased its
Land and Naval Products and
Akash-Weapon System Systems comprising QRSAM Radars SDR Manpack
(BFMR and BSR), BFSR-XR AESA, Anti Drone System. The entire set of
Application include Self Protection state-of-art equipment on offer is a
Suite with DIRCM (with foreign DDR (FMCW), Coastal Surveillance
ToT), Hand Held Field Signal System, GBMES, Single Combat force multiplier for any Defence
Generator, Airborne & Ground Vehicle (QRSAM), Weapon Control force.
Spread Spectrum Modem, -PRO Defence
System, etc.
Backpack Anti Drone System, BE
14 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021HAL Receives RFP for 70 Basic Trainer Aircraft From IAF
H industan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL) received a Request for
Proposal (RFP) from the Indian Air
Force for their Basic Trainers
requirement at the Aero India 2021
in Bengaluru on February 4, 2021.
The RFP is for 70 HTT-40 Basic
Trainer Aircraft with provision for 38
more. The documents were handed
over by Deputy Chief of Air Staff Air
Marshal Sandeep Singh and DG
(Acquisition), Ministry of Defence place at two manufacturing facilities as Centre for Military Airworthiness
Shri V L Kantha Rao to Chairman of HAL in Bengaluru and Nashik. and Certification (CEMILAC),
and Managing Director, HAL Shri R The RFP has come within six years Regional Director Aeronautical
Madhavan. from the first flight of HAL which is Quality Assurance (RDAQA), Aircraft
The certification will be the shortest time-line in aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment
given against the Program industry. The trainer will have more (ASTE) among others.
Compliance and Quality Review than 60 per cent indigenous content -PRO Defence
(PCQR). The production will take and is supported by agencies such
HAL Signs MoU with Midhani to Develop and Manufacture
Composite Raw Materials
care of frontline aircraft production
but also raw materials. There is no
equivalent proven Indian approved/
qualified supplier for various types of
prepregs (carbon, aramid, glass
types, etc) for the aircraft applications.
This creates dependency on foreign
Original Equipment Manufacturers
(OEMs). Aligned with “Atmanirbhar
Bharat” initiative, efforts need to be
made to develop and manufacture
such prepregs in India through
collaboration, he added.
H industan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam
Limited (MIDHANI) signed a
officials.
Mr R Madhavan
composites are one area where HAL
said
The usage of composites in
the aerospace is going to exist and
increase, particularly for fighter
Memorandum of Understanding will collaborate. Composites raw aircraft/helicopter because of its
(MoU) for development and materials, mainly in the form of inherent advantages over metallic raw
production of composite raw materials prepregs used in platforms like Light materials. In addition, similar
during the Aero India 2021 in Combat Aircraft (LCA), Advanced requirement exists for other aerospace
Bengaluru on February 4, 2021. This Light Helicopter (ALH), Light Combat and defence programmes, including
is the first time that such an MoU has Helicopter (LCH) and Light Utility those of Indian Space Research
been signed for composite raw Helicopter (LUH) are currently Organisation (ISRO), Defence
materials. The MoU was signed by imported. Research Development Organisation
Chairman and Managing Director, The CMD of MIDHANI Shri S (DRDO) and National Aerospace
HAL Shri R Madhavan and Chairman K Jha said, this is the major step Laboratories (NAL).
and Managing Director, MIDHANI Dr forward in the area of composite -PRO Defence
S K Jha in the presence of other senior materials. The HAL is not only taking
15 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021DRDO Hands Over Licensing Agreements for ToT
D
(DRDO)
efence
Development
Research
participated in
and
Organisation
the
The DRDO handed over
Licensing Agreements for ToT
(LAToT) for 14 DRDO developed
capability developed by DRDO and
now transferred to the industry.
Multi Agent Robotic System (MARS)
‘Bandhan’ ceremony at Aero India technologies to 20 industries. The will be produced by Indian industry
2021 in Yelahanka, Bengaluru on technologies transferred are from based on DRDO design.
February 5, 2021 to enhance the area of electronics, laser In his address, Raksha
cooperation and synergy between technology, armaments, life Mantri said Bandhan exemplifies
industry and Government sciences, materials science, combat the spirit of ‘public-private
organisations. In the program, vehicles, naval systems, partnership’. He added that the
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, aeronautics, sensors, etc. The fountain head of any capability
Chief of Defence Staff General product technologies transferred emerges from its foundation and
Bipin Rawat, three Services Chiefs, are Low Level Transportable Radar the foundation of our vision rests on
Secretary Department of Defence (LLTR), Inertial Navigation System three pillars namely, research and
R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G for Ship Application (INS-SA), Long development, public and private
Satheesh Reddy and Secretary Range Optical Target Locator (OTL defence production and defence
(Defence Production) Shri Raj 1500), Hand Held Through Wall export. He mentioned that with an
Kumar along with other senior Imaging Radar (HH-TWIR) and aim of encouraging the
officials from Ministry of Defence & Commander TI (Thermal Imager) manufacture of defence related
Karnataka Government and Sight for T-72 Tank are the sensor items in India, our endeavour will
industrialists from entire country technologies transferred to various remain to bring down the defence
were present. The Transfer of industries. NMRL-Fuel Cell based imports by at least two billion
Technologies (ToTs) were handed Air Independent Propulsion dollars by 2022.
over in the presence of dignitaries, Technology for Naval Submarines -PRO Defence
by the DRDO laboratories to the industry. named NMFCAIP is a unique
HAL LUH (Army Variant) Receives Initial Operational Clearance
T he Light
Helicopter
Utility
(LUH)
received the Initial Operational
performance of the
helicopter in all terrains and
under all weather conditions is
basic single turbo shaft engine Ardiden
1U from M/s. Safran Helicopter
Engine (SHE), France with
Clearance (IOC) for the Indian satisfactory. HAL is currently in the adequate power margins to
Army from Centre for Military phase of integrating and flight- accomplish high altitude missions
Airworthiness and Certification testing mission role equipment on in Himalayas with ease. LUH is
(CEMILAC) in the presence of LUH. HAL is fully geared up to equipped with Smart Cockpit
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh fulfil the requirements of the Display System (Glass Cockpit),
during the ongoing Aero India customers in time bound manner state-of-the-art HUMS (Health &
2021 at Air Force Station The LUH is a three-ton Usage Monitoring System) and is
Yehalanka, Bengaluru on class new generation single designed for various utility and
February 5, 2021. engine helicopter indigenously armed roles.
designed and developed by All certification activities
Rotary Wing Research and Design like Ground testing, Ground Test
Centre of HAL with features Vehicle endurance runs, system
said the thrust is being given by suitable for operations in the testing, Flight testing including hot
HAL for indigenous R&D diverse operating conditions weather trials, cold weather trials,
programmes towards self-reliance unique to India. The LUH will sea level trials and hot weather
and enhancing operational replace the ageing fleet of high altitude trials have been
effectiveness of the Armed Forces. Cheetah/Chetak helicopters completed.
Director (Engg. and R&D) operated by the Services. -PRO Defence
Mr Arup Chatterjee stated that the The LUH is powered by a
16 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021LCA Pride of India
Raksha Mantri Inaugurates HAL’s Second LCA Plant
Marshal Sandeep Singh, DCAS,
Dr Tessy Thomas, DG (Aero) and
many other senior officials from
defence fraternity were present on
the occasion.
The State of the art
machines such as CNC profilers, 5
axis machining centers etc., for
producing technologically
challenging, High pressure fluid cell
press machine, Test rigs, specialized
facilities for Heat Treatment, special
processes and hangars for structural
assembly of aircraft are being
created in New LCA Complex.
T he Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath
Singh inaugurated the second
plant of HAL’s LCA Division on
Defence Production said, HAL has
taken timely steps proactively to set
up the facility well ahead of
Production tooling and productivity
improvement initiatives have also
been undertaken by adopting latest
February 2, 2021. He lauded the receiving the order. simulation software packages under
efforts made by HAL to increase the
production capacity of LCA which is
going to be the backbone of IAF
fighter fleet in years to come. “HAL’s
new LCA facility is example of how
‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is shaping and
HAL deserves the largest indigenous
order of 83 LCA Mk-IA. LCA is
pride of India and sends the right
message to others that India can
make fighters of class in-house. The
fighter is superior in many ways
when compared to others fighters in
its category besides being cost
effective. I compliment HAL for Mr R Madhavan, CMD, HAL capacity augmentation.
working through the COVID times said, the Defence Minister’s visit is a Subsequently, in this facility,
and bringing out this facility. The great moral booster to HAL. The structural assemblies of LCA Mk1A
Company has a lot of talent and phase -1 of the facility getting ready will be produced to meet the desired
more orders should come in its way on 35 acres of land will enable HAL delivery rate of as per the
in future. We cannot depend on to enhance its production capacity to Contract. The Government cleared
others on security issues and 16 from the current eight aircraft the proposal for procurement of 83
therefore will make HAL stronger, every year. LCA Mk1A aircraft on January 13,
whatever it takes”, he added. Mr Aravind Limbavali, 2021, which will be produced in two
Mr Raj Kumar, Secretary, Minister in Karnataka Govt, Air production lines at Bengaluru with
over 500 plus production partners
across India. All the 83 aircraft
would be delivered to Indian Air
Force in the next decade
commencing 36 months from
contract signing. HAL would be
delivering 16 aircraft in a year to the
Air Force. The program will catalyze
the aerospace ecosystem in India
and would enable India to be an
epitome in Prime Minister’s vision
for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
-PRO HAL
17 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021AERO INDIA 2021 18 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021
FLIGHT OF ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT
Pix : Photo Divn, DPR
19 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021Vice President Visits Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Missile Complex, Hyderabad
V ice President Shri M Venkaiah
Naidu visited DRDO’s Dr APJ
Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in
Hyderabad on January 25, 2021.
He inaugurated the Integrated
Weapon System Design Centre in
the complex. The Vice President
was briefed about the various
ongoing projects and
technological developments of
missile complex laboratories,
namely, Defence Research and
Development Laboratory (DRDL)
and Research Centre Imarat (RCI).
He was also showcased a range of
indigenously developed missile
systems and avionics technologies.
The Vice President evinced
keen interest in DRDO defence systems. Scientific Social Responsibility and
technologies and various test The Vice President said that is a place of eternal learning. The
facilities being used for advanced year 2021 will open up new role played by DRDO during the
technology developments. horizons, opportunities and also Covid Pandemic has set an
The Integrated Weapon multiple new challenges. example for others to emulate.
System Design facility will enhance Addressing DRDO fraternity on the He further said that the
the capability in design and occasion, Shri Naidu development of a range of
development of command & complimented the scientists for indigenous defence systems by
control systems for Surface-to-Air their hard work and dedication DRDO has given confidence to
Missile (SAM) systems and Ballistic even during the nationwide government for banning import of
Missile Defence (BMD) systems. lockdown and stated that the 101 items.
The Centre will give thrust to the efforts of DRDO have led to the Remembering Dr Kalam,
overall system design and phenomenal technological Shri Naidu said that scientific
evaluation methodology for state- advancements in the form of series institutions of the country should
of-the-art missile systems and will of successful missions such as never work in the incremental
help in improving the performance HSTDV, SMART, ATGM, NGARM, mode rather they should
of missiles. This will play a major HELINA, NAG, BRAHMOS etc. He continuously attempt to leapfrog in
role in the realization of highly mentioned that DRDO is an scientific endeavors. He praised
complex futuristic aerospace & epitome and torchbearer of the scientists for maintaining the
legacy of Dr Kalam. He said that
Dr Kalam wanted India to become
a superpower and mentioned that
the scientists have the calibre to
make Atmanirbhr Bharat.
Shri Naidu also
inaugurated a new missile
technology exposition and seminar
hall in the same campus. The
exposition will display missile
technologies and weapon systems
and the centre will be the
backbone for outreach activities
-PRO Defence
20 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021Joint Military Exercise in Andaman Sea
Amphibious Brigade of Southern
Command from INS Jalashwa,
Airavat, Guldar and LCU MK-4
class of ships with 600 troops
along with tanks, troop carrier
vehicles and other heavy weapons.
The logistic team demonstrated
and validated the joint logistic
system and its capabilities to
respond to dynamic changes in
operational situations and combat
missions. The areas in which the
exercise was conducted holds
strategic significance for India.
The exercise also validated
joint capabilities of intelligence
gathering from space, air, land
and sea based assets, its synthesis,
analysis and near real time
T owards enhancing joint
operational readiness, Indian
Armed Forces conducted a
(IOR). Prior to amphibious landing
operations, troops of the Army,
Navy and Air Force were
sharing to achieve battle field
transparency for quick decision
making. The joint force executed
large-scale conjoint military mobilised and transported by sea multi-domain, high intensity
training exercise “KAVACH” and air in close coordination with offensive and defensive
alongwith “AMPHEX-21” in the all agencies. manoeuvres in the Andaman Sea
Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. As part of shaping the and Bay of Bengal. The tri-services
The exercise was conducted under battle field, MARCOS along with exercise fine-tuned joint war
the aegis of Andaman and their combat loads and Air fighting capabilities and Standard
Nicobar Command (ANC) with Droppable Rigid Hull Inflatable Operating Procedures towards
participation of Eastern Naval Boats (ADR) were dropped over enhancing operational synergy.
Command (ENC) and Army the Andaman Sea, enabling the C-in-C Andaman and
Southern Command (SC) involving Marine Commandos reach the Nicobar Command visited the
assets of Army, Navy, Air Force target with stealth and speed. MI- exercise area in the Southern
and Coast Guard. The exercise 17 V5 Armed Helicopters Group of Islands to oversee the
involved participation and undertook precision targeting exercise and commended all
deployment of all forces of ANC, against designated enemy assets Ranks for the high level of
elements of Amphibious Brigade at sea and on land. The training operational preparedness.
of Army’s Southern Command exercise culminated with the beach -PRO Defence
along with corvettes, submarine landing operations by elements of
and amphibious landing ships of
Navy’s Eastern Fleet and Marine
Commandos. Jaguar Maritime
Strike and transport aircraft from
Indian Air Force and assets of
Coast Guard also participated.
The exercise commenced
with maritime strikes by Jaguar
aircraft, Para Commandos and
Marine Commandos carrying out
Combat Free Fall at Car Nicobar
with an aim to validate air
dominance and maritime strike
capability within the area of
interest in Indian Ocean Region
21 Sainik Samachar 16-28 February, 2021455 Gallantry & Other Defence Decorations
Continued from previous issue……..
69 2702054Y HAVILDAR RISHI PAL SINGH ARMY
3RD BATTALION THE GRENADIERS
70 2802862L HAVILDAR CHOUGULE JOTIBA GANAPATI ARMY
6TH BATTALION THE MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY (POSTHUMOUS)
71 4281978P HAVILDAR SUNIL KUMAR ARMY
16TH BATTALION THE BIHAR REGIMENT (POSTHUMOUS)
72 4574156N HAVILDAR SATISH KUMAR ARMY
THE MAHAR REGIMENT, FIRST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
73 5047723P HAVILDAR TIKA RAJ GURUNG ARMY
FIRST BATTALION THE FIRST GORKHA RIFLES
74 5456338A HAVILDAR DIPAK KARKI ARMY
3RD BATTALION THE 5TH GORKHA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
75 S/5022979M HAVILDAR AMINUR ISLAM ARMY
6TH BATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES
76 4283317N LANCE HAVILDAR BIRSA TIRKEY ARMY
16TH BATTALION THE BIHAR REGIMENT
77 4578575H LANCE HAVILDAR SOMNATH MUKHOPADHYAY ARMY
THE MAHAR REGIMENT, FIRST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
78 15490463N LANCE DAFADAR RAKESH KUMAR ARMY
THE ARMOURED CORPS, 55TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
79 14939432X NAIK ANIL KUMAR, THE MECHANISHED INFANTRY, 42ND BATTAL- ARMY
ION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
80 14941889X NAIK GHASI RAM, THE MECHANISHED INFANTRY, 50TH BATTALION ARMY
THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
81 15574139F NAIK MORE SACHIN VIKRAM, 115 ENGINEEER REGIMENT ARMY
(POSTHUMOUS)
82 15623000W NAIK RAJESH KUMAR, BRIGADE OF THE GUARDS, 21STBATTALION ARMY
THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
83 18003927F NAIK BIDHAN MANDAL, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 3RD BATTAL- ARMY
ION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
84 2501548M NAIK PREM SINGH, 3RD BATTALION THE PUNJAB REGIMENT ARMY
85 2705924W NAIK SHYAMVIR SINGH, THE GRENADIERS, 55 BATTALION THE
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ARMY
RASHTRIYA RIFLES
86 2811569P NAIK HEMANTHKUMAR HP, 24TH BATTALION THE MARATHA LIGHT ARMY
INFANTRY
87 3009986X NAIK DARA SINGH, THE RAJPUT REGIMENT, 44TH BATTALION THE ARMY
RASHTRIYA RIFLES
88 15221595M LANCE NAIK SUBODH KUMAR, THE REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY, 34TH ARMY
BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
89 15499032H LANCE NAIK KARTAR RAM BANA, THE ARMOURED CORPS, 55TH ARMY
BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
90 15626591N LANCE NAIK DINESH SINGH, BRIGADE OF THE GUARDS, 21ST BAT- ARMY
TALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
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REGIMENT (POSTHUMOUS)
92 2504132A LANCE NAIK AJAY KUMAR THE PUNJAB REGIMENT, 22ND BATTALION ARMY
THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
93 3012189X LANCE NAIK RAJ SINGH, THE RAJPUT REGIMENT, 10TH BATTALION ARMY
THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
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TALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
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