Where ?!?
Doesn't BDL make MILAN ? I doubt they will be in charge R&D anyway. It will probably be DRDO's RCI and ARDE.
Yes. 30,000 Milan were manufactured under license by BDL. A new order for 4,100 Milan 2T was also placed recently.
Army hires PwC to examine privatization of 8 base workshops
January 2, 2020; 6:15 pm
As part of privatisation policies, Indian Army's Master-General of the Ordnance (MGO) on Wednesday hired PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. (PwC) to evaluate whether government owned corporate operator (GOCO) model can be implemented at eight army base workshops across the country. The Army said that the move is to drive higher operational efficiencies.
"As part of the process, PwC intends to hold conferences and consultations with industry participants, who may be interested in participating in the process going forward," said an Army source.
The agenda of these interactions would be to "understand from interested industry participants their views on opportunities envisaged and issues and concerns if army base workshops were to be run under the GOCO model".
The MGO unit has identified eight army bases workshops across Indian to ascertain whether these can be operated run under the GOCO model.
In Delhi, the MGO wants to see whether a corporate operator can tackle depot level repairs and overhauling of the T-72 and T-90 tanks, including engines. The unit also wants to know whether the corporate operator can carry out component level repairs of all rotables.
At Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, the MGO wants to see whether depot level repairs and overhaul of guns, mortars and small arms can be carried out under GOCO model, and in West Bengal's Kankinara, it seeks to know if depot level repairs and overhaul of Scania and Kraz vehicles including their engines and engineer equipment be put under GOCO.
In Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad, the MGO wants to put depot level repairs and overhaul of Tatra and Scania vehicles including their engines under the GOCO model and in Agra, depot level repairs and overhaul of communication systems, radars, optical systems including various sights, electronic equipment and power equipment like generators.
Also at Meerut, it seeks to know whether the depot level repairs and overhaul of air defence weapons systems, guns, anti-tank guided missiles, heavy recovery vehicles, specialist vehicles and engineer equipment can be placed under this model.
The Army also seeks to place a similar system for depot level repairs and overhaul of infantry combat vehicle BMP II and their variants, armoured recovery vehicles and armoured fighting vehicles' engines at Pune.
At Benguluru, it wants to place manufacture of spares for indigenisation, manufacture of simulators for the field and overhaul of aviation rotables under GOCO.
The Ministry of Defence has proposed privatisation of army base workshops under the GOCO model in January 2018, acting on the recommendations of the committee headed by Lt Gen D.B. Shekatkar (retd).
Under the scheme, the MoD had then stated that government will provide land, infrastructure, plant and machinery, equipment system support, oversight and facilitate the contractor.
Army hires PwC to examine privatization of 8 base workshops
January 2, 2020; 6:15 pm
As part of privatisation policies, Indian Army's Master-General of the Ordnance (MGO) on Wednesday hired PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. (PwC) to evaluate whether government owned corporate operator (GOCO) model can be implemented at eight army base workshops across the country. The Army said that the move is to drive higher operational efficiencies.
"As part of the process, PwC intends to hold conferences and consultations with industry participants, who may be interested in participating in the process going forward," said an Army source.
The agenda of these interactions would be to "understand from interested industry participants their views on opportunities envisaged and issues and concerns if army base workshops were to be run under the GOCO model".
The MGO unit has identified eight army bases workshops across Indian to ascertain whether these can be operated run under the GOCO model.
In Delhi, the MGO wants to see whether a corporate operator can tackle depot level repairs and overhauling of the T-72 and T-90 tanks, including engines. The unit also wants to know whether the corporate operator can carry out component level repairs of all rotables.
At Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, the MGO wants to see whether depot level repairs and overhaul of guns, mortars and small arms can be carried out under GOCO model, and in West Bengal's Kankinara, it seeks to know if depot level repairs and overhaul of Scania and Kraz vehicles including their engines and engineer equipment be put under GOCO.
In Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad, the MGO wants to put depot level repairs and overhaul of Tatra and Scania vehicles including their engines under the GOCO model and in Agra, depot level repairs and overhaul of communication systems, radars, optical systems including various sights, electronic equipment and power equipment like generators.
Also at Meerut, it seeks to know whether the depot level repairs and overhaul of air defence weapons systems, guns, anti-tank guided missiles, heavy recovery vehicles, specialist vehicles and engineer equipment can be placed under this model.
The Army also seeks to place a similar system for depot level repairs and overhaul of infantry combat vehicle BMP II and their variants, armoured recovery vehicles and armoured fighting vehicles' engines at Pune.
At Benguluru, it wants to place manufacture of spares for indigenisation, manufacture of simulators for the field and overhaul of aviation rotables under GOCO.
The Ministry of Defence has proposed privatisation of army base workshops under the GOCO model in January 2018, acting on the recommendations of the committee headed by Lt Gen D.B. Shekatkar (retd).
Under the scheme, the MoD had then stated that government will provide land, infrastructure, plant and machinery, equipment system support, oversight and facilitate the contractor.
Army hires PwC to examine privatization of 8 base workshops
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FROM VENDOR FOR PROCUREMENT OF TELESCOPIC HANDLERS FOR INDIAN ARMY
https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/RFI/680/ilovepdf_merged (1).pdf
REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL FOR PROCUREMENT OF QUANTITY 482 NUMBERS MULTIPLE PURPOSE TRACTORS (MPT) ALONGWITH 478 NUMBERS FRONT END LOADERS, QUANTITY 165 NUMBERS TERRACER BLADE, QUANTITY 295 NUMBERS OF BALANCED TIPPER TRAILERS AND QUANTITY 172 NUMBERS OF ASSAULT TRACK WAYS LAYER
https://indianarmy.nic.in/writeread...nt case of Multiple Purpose Tractor (MPT).pdf
https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/RFI/680/ilovepdf_merged (1).pdf
REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL FOR PROCUREMENT OF QUANTITY 482 NUMBERS MULTIPLE PURPOSE TRACTORS (MPT) ALONGWITH 478 NUMBERS FRONT END LOADERS, QUANTITY 165 NUMBERS TERRACER BLADE, QUANTITY 295 NUMBERS OF BALANCED TIPPER TRAILERS AND QUANTITY 172 NUMBERS OF ASSAULT TRACK WAYS LAYER
https://indianarmy.nic.in/writeread...nt case of Multiple Purpose Tractor (MPT).pdf
Special gloves, multilayered jacket and gadgets: Each soldier in Siachen getting personal kit worth Rs one lakh
The equipment and the personal kit of the troops were examined and reviewed by Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane during his trip to Siachen in the second week of January.
By ANI
Published: 22nd January 2020 04:19 PM
Siachen, known as the world’s highest battlefield, is at an altitude of around 20,000 ft above sea level. (File Photo| PTI)
NEW DELHI: Indian soldiers deployed in the world's highest battlefield Siachen glacier are getting personal kit worth around Rs one lakh for protection against extreme cold conditions there.
Along with the personal kit for protection against winters, every soldier also gets equipment worth around Rs 1.5 lakhs for survival and moving around the Siachen glacier during their deployment there, Army sources told ANI here.
The equipment and the personal kit of the troops were examined and reviewed by Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane during his trip to Siachen in the second week of January.
"The facilities have been provided to the soldiers for personal protection from winters and survival in the extreme cold conditions. Clear instructions have been issued by the Army top brass that if the troops need more facilities, they should be provided that," the sources said.
The most expensive part of the personal kit of soldiers includes the multilayered extreme winter clothing which costs around Rs 28,000 per set along with the special sleeping bag which is worth around Rs 13,000.
The down jacket and the special gloves of troops together cost around Rs 14,000 while the multipurpose shoes cost around Rs 12,500.
Among the equipment being provided to the troops, is also the oxygen cylinder costing Rs 50,000 per piece which is very important at such altitudes as the oxygen levels are very low there.
The Soldiers also get equipment and gadgets for detecting avalanche victims which costs around Rs 8,000.
Avalanches are a very frequent occurrence in the glacier which receives very heavy snowfall during the year.
India has been deploying forces at the heights ranging from 17,000 feet to 22,000 feet for more than three decades now at the Siachen glacier which was attempted to be usurped by the Pakistan Army.
The Pakistan Army has ceded a significant chunk of their territory to the Chinese near the Siachen glacier area and Army top brass feels the area is strategically important for keeping enemy designs in check.
Special gloves, multilayered jacket and gadgets: Each soldier in Siachen getting personal kit worth Rs one lakh
The equipment and the personal kit of the troops were examined and reviewed by Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane during his trip to Siachen in the second week of January.
By ANI
Published: 22nd January 2020 04:19 PM
Siachen, known as the world’s highest battlefield, is at an altitude of around 20,000 ft above sea level. (File Photo| PTI)
NEW DELHI: Indian soldiers deployed in the world's highest battlefield Siachen glacier are getting personal kit worth around Rs one lakh for protection against extreme cold conditions there.
Along with the personal kit for protection against winters, every soldier also gets equipment worth around Rs 1.5 lakhs for survival and moving around the Siachen glacier during their deployment there, Army sources told ANI here.
The equipment and the personal kit of the troops were examined and reviewed by Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane during his trip to Siachen in the second week of January.
"The facilities have been provided to the soldiers for personal protection from winters and survival in the extreme cold conditions. Clear instructions have been issued by the Army top brass that if the troops need more facilities, they should be provided that," the sources said.
The most expensive part of the personal kit of soldiers includes the multilayered extreme winter clothing which costs around Rs 28,000 per set along with the special sleeping bag which is worth around Rs 13,000.
The down jacket and the special gloves of troops together cost around Rs 14,000 while the multipurpose shoes cost around Rs 12,500.
Among the equipment being provided to the troops, is also the oxygen cylinder costing Rs 50,000 per piece which is very important at such altitudes as the oxygen levels are very low there.
The Soldiers also get equipment and gadgets for detecting avalanche victims which costs around Rs 8,000.
Avalanches are a very frequent occurrence in the glacier which receives very heavy snowfall during the year.
India has been deploying forces at the heights ranging from 17,000 feet to 22,000 feet for more than three decades now at the Siachen glacier which was attempted to be usurped by the Pakistan Army.
The Pakistan Army has ceded a significant chunk of their territory to the Chinese near the Siachen glacier area and Army top brass feels the area is strategically important for keeping enemy designs in check.
Special gloves, multilayered jacket and gadgets: Each soldier in Siachen getting personal kit worth Rs one lakh
Maruti delivers over 700 units of Gypsy to Indian Army in June
The trusty Gypsy may have been discontinued by Maruti Suzuki for the automotive market in the country but the Indian Army continues to rely on the vehicle to chart courses in treacherous and challenging terrains. Little wonder then that the company reportedly supplied the Indian Army with more than 700 units of the vehicle in the month of June.
Sources have confirmed to HT Auto that the Gypsy units were delivered to the Indian Army after requests from relevant quarters were made previously. The Gypsy has a 1.3-litre petrol motor at its heart and its proven capabilities have served Indian Army for numerous years, especially in mountainous terrains.
While it is not known where the new batch of Gypsy units would be deployed, its 4WD drive capability will continue to handle all manner of mobility requirements.
A Maruti Suzuki spokesperson HT Auto reached out to declined to comment.
What does help Gypsy's cause is that it has been around for quite some time and requires little in terms of maintenance. This can be of crucial help in far-flung areas of the country where Indian Army personnel need to carry out patrolling duties. The car's comparatively compact proportions and the familiarity with its mechanics are added boon in hilly roads.
The Gypsy production currently is exclusively for the Indian Army because the vehicle does not meet updated safety regulations on Indian roads and was discontinued because of it. It is reported that the Indian Army had previously managed a waiver to allow for the vehicle to remain in its service.
auto.hindustantimes.com
The trusty Gypsy may have been discontinued by Maruti Suzuki for the automotive market in the country but the Indian Army continues to rely on the vehicle to chart courses in treacherous and challenging terrains. Little wonder then that the company reportedly supplied the Indian Army with more than 700 units of the vehicle in the month of June.
Sources have confirmed to HT Auto that the Gypsy units were delivered to the Indian Army after requests from relevant quarters were made previously. The Gypsy has a 1.3-litre petrol motor at its heart and its proven capabilities have served Indian Army for numerous years, especially in mountainous terrains.
While it is not known where the new batch of Gypsy units would be deployed, its 4WD drive capability will continue to handle all manner of mobility requirements.
A Maruti Suzuki spokesperson HT Auto reached out to declined to comment.
What does help Gypsy's cause is that it has been around for quite some time and requires little in terms of maintenance. This can be of crucial help in far-flung areas of the country where Indian Army personnel need to carry out patrolling duties. The car's comparatively compact proportions and the familiarity with its mechanics are added boon in hilly roads.
The Gypsy production currently is exclusively for the Indian Army because the vehicle does not meet updated safety regulations on Indian roads and was discontinued because of it. It is reported that the Indian Army had previously managed a waiver to allow for the vehicle to remain in its service.
Maruti delivers over 700 units of Gypsy to Indian Army in June: Sources
Maruti Suzuki had previously ended production of Gypsy for civilians..The Indian Army relies on several vehicles, including Gypsy, for a host of operations.
auto.hindustantimes.com
If FB is so dear to you, put in your papers, Delhi high court tells Lt Col
www.hindustantimes.com
LoL priorities of our army officers. No wonder they love to import Sharapovas and Antonias.
If FB is so dear to you, put in your papers, Delhi high court tells Lt Col
A Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army had approached the Delhi high court to challenge a move that bans armed forces officials from using social networking platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
LoL priorities of our army officers. No wonder they love to import Sharapovas and Antonias.
Ukranians are lob, followed by Ruskies and then FrenchIf FB is so dear to you, put in your papers, Delhi high court tells Lt Col
If FB is so dear to you, put in your papers, Delhi high court tells Lt Col
A Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army had approached the Delhi high court to challenge a move that bans armed forces officials from using social networking platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
LoL priorities of our army officers. No wonder they love to import Sharapovas and Antonias.
Both in weapons and women
Seems to me GoI has unloosened it's purse strings & it's drawstrings too. Import lobby's on fire. Atma Nirbhar , anyone?