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Contents1. Security Environment 1

2. Organisation and Functions of the Ministry of Defence 11

3. Indian Army 19

4. Indian Navy 31

5. Indian Air Force 39

6. Indian Coast Guard 45

7. Defence Production 53

8. Defence Research and Development 71

9. Inter Service Organisations 9310. Recruitment and Training 111

11. Resettlement and Welfare of Ex-Servicemen 133

12. Cooperation between the Armed Forces and Civil Authorities 143

13. National Cadet Corps 151

14. Defence Cooperation with Foreign Countries 159

15. Ceremonial and Other Activities 167

16. Activities of Vigilance Units 17917. Empowerment and Welfare of Women 187

Appendices

I Matters dealt with by the Departments of the Ministry of Defence 194

II Ministers, Chiefs of Staff and Secretaries who were in 198 Position from January 1, 2014 onwards

III Summary of latest Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) 200 Report on the working of Ministry of Defence

IV Position of Action Taken Notes (ATNs) as 213 on 31.12.2014 in respect of observations made in the C&AG Reports/PAC Reports

V Results Framework Document (RFD) of Department of 214 Defence Production for the year 2013-2014


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1.1 India's security environment isdened by a complex interplay of regionaland global imperatives and challenges. Thesize and the strategic location of the countryplaces us at the centre of a security dynamicimpacted concurrently by the positive forcesof regional and global connectivity on theone side and also by adverse consequences

arising from unpredictability, instability andvolatility in parts of the immediate andextended neighbourhood.

1.2 As India seeks to achievetransformative national growth anddevelopment at home, India’s defencestrategy and policies aim at providing apeaceful environment by addressing thewide spectrum of conventional and non-conventional security challenges faced bythe country. Guided by the principle ofbuilding strength through the principles ofstrategic autonomy and self reliance, Indiaseeks to enhance her own capabilities andalso to pursue a constructive engagementwith neighbours and partner countries in theregional and global community to promotepeace and stability.

Global Security Environment

1.3 India’s geo-strategic location makesit sensitive to developments beyond itsimmediate neighbourhood, in West Asia,Central Asia, in the Indian Ocean Regionand the Asia Pacic region. Major geo-political and geo-economic developments

are currently transforming the globalsecurity scenario into one of uncertainty andvolatility.

1.4 Since the end of the Cold War, theglobal security environment has seen majorchanges. On the one hand, the world haswitnessed a spurt of globalisation anddeepening economic interdependence,which has enhanced the growth of countrieslike India, China, Brazil and South Africa. Onthe other, large parts of the world continueto be affected by conict and violence. Theglobal balance of power has witnessed newadjustments and dynamics, with increasedmulti-polarity generating new strategicuncertainties, reected often in competitionand contestation. The continuing economic

crisis in the West has been a major cause ofworry for the global economy and has hadconsequent effects on the economies of otherregions.

1.5 Even as the probability of a full scaleconventional war is thought to have recededsince the end of the Cold War, a number ofdrivers have catalysed new challenges in theregional and global security landscape. The

intensifying competition for natural resourcesadds an overlay of volatility to existing faultlines of territorial disputes between nationsand poses a challenge to the norms ofinternational law and accepted standards ofinternational behaviour.

1.6 The transnational threats posed bythe activities of terrorist organizations have

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been exacerbated by the dynamics of intraand inter State conicts and pose a dangerto regions beyond the primary theatres. Thetransnational mobilization of foot soldiersand logistics support for terrorist activities

poses a serious internal security challenge forcountries around the world. Technologicaladvances in telecommunications and thecyber domain have provided force multipliersto boost the capabilities and impact ofterrorist activities. There is continuingconcern over terrorist threats emanating fromIndia's neighbourhood and the transnationallinkages through which such groups are

being sustained.1.7 The prospects of peace and stabilityin various regions of the world are marredby the proliferation of weapons of massdestruction. Piracy and other challenges tomaritime security also pose major threat toregional and global peace and security. Inparticular, the proliferation of WMD andthe threat of nuclear terrorism continue to

be major international security concerns,notwithstanding international efforts tostrengthen nuclear security and to preventnon-State actors from acquiring nuclearmaterials.

1.8 The shift of the global balance ofpower from the Euro-Atlantic region to theAsia-Pacic region has brought a complexand dynamic interplay of economic, military

and diplomatic factors, evidenced in theescalation of maritime territorial disputes,military postures and power rivalries, allof which have added to the uncertaintiesin the security situation in the region. Thecontestations over island territories in theAsia Pacic have created tensions in theregion and threaten to polarise the Asia

Pacic community. The situation on theKorean peninsula is also fraught with tensiondue to relation between North and SouthKorea and with North Korea conducting itsthird nuclear test. These developments have

affected the military balance and impactedeconomic cooperation in the region.Non-traditional challenges such as trans-national crime, terrorism, natural disasters,pandemics, cyber security and food andenergy security also pose serious challengesto the region.

1.9 India has important political, economic,commercial and social interests in the Asia

Pacic and has a stake in continued peaceand stability in the region. India supportsfreedom of navigation in international watersand the right of passage, in accordance withInternational law. India’s view is that allcountries must exercise restraint and resolvebilateral issues diplomatically, according toprinciples of International law and withoutrecourse to the use or threat of use of force.

India is of the view that in the currentregional security landscape, there is a needto promote a cooperative approach. Hence,we remain actively engaged with the AsiaPacic community through a web of bilateralas well as multilateral fora like the East AsiaSummit, ADMM – Plus and ASEAN RegionalForum (ARF), so as to contribute to peaceand stability in the region.

1.10 The Central Asian Region due itslocation and resources, and in view of recentdevelopments in the Eurasia and West Asia,continues to be of strategic signicance.India has been developing strong politico-economic and security partnerships withall the Central Asian Republics, due to itsstrategic signicance. The region is also


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considered as a potential source for India’senergy requirements and a key market forour exports in the backdrop of efforts atconsolidation of Eurasian economic spaceunder EEU. The opening of new connectivity

corridors would create avenues for India toaccess wide range of natural resources in theregion.

1.11 The situation in Ukraine has broughtto the forefront a fresh challenge to peaceand stability in the region and a prolongedstand-off could have an adverse impacton international security and the globaleconomy. India believes that there is scope

for a political and diplomatic solution to thecurrent problem.

1.12 Parts of the West Asian regioncontinue to face volatility and instabilityin the wake of the changes brought aboutby the Arab Spring. These changes haveushered in fundamental political and socio-economic transformation, in many parts ofthe region. On the other side of the ledger, a

number of malevolent non-state actors havemushroomed in the region. Sectarian fault-lines have also deepened, thereby disturbingthe stability and internal cohesion of variouscountries in the region. India has not only vitalstakes, but also has long standing relationswith the countries and people of this region.Continuing unrest and uncertainty in WestAsia and Gulf region, which is part of India’s

extended neighborhood, has a major impacton India’s diverse interests in the region interms of diaspora, trade, remittances, energyand security. India remains engaged withthe countries in the region on defence andsecurity issues of common concern.

1.13 The evolving situation in Syria andIraq is of growing concern in terms of the

impact of ongoing developments on thestability of these countries and repercussionsfor other countries within and beyond theregion. The extension of the Syrian conictinto Iraq has serious ramications for the

region, with heightened extremist andsectarian overtones. India has expressed deepconcern at the violence and loss of humanlives in Syria and has consistently called foran inclusive and comprehensive politicalsolution which will take into account thelegitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.India has also expressed rm support to Iraqin its ght against international terrorism andin its efforts to preserve its unity and territorialintegrity.

1.14 The tensions between Israel andPalestine is also a matter of concern as itthreatens regional peace and security. Indiasupports a negotiated solution resulting in asovereign, independent, viable and unitedState of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as itscapital, living within secure and recognized

borders, side by side at peace with Israelas endorsed in the Quartet Roadmap andrelevant UNSC Resolutions.

1.15 Iran occupies an important place inthe economic and security calculus of India.India has welcomed the interim nuclearagreement between the E3+3 and Iran andsupports resolving all issues related to Iran’snuclear programme through a comprehensive

dialogue between the parties.1.16 Many regions in Africa are witnessingupheaval, as uprisings and insurgencies havebeen sweeping across a number of Northand West African countries. Of particularconcern is the growing inuence of terroristorganizations in the region. While, the threatfrom piracy in the Western Indian Ocean has


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diminished, the same has assumed seriousproportions in the Gulf of Guinea. A numberof Indian seafarers have been affected in actsof piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The activitiesof terrorist outts in Nigeria and other

countries is a threat to the internal stabilityof these countries and the linkages betweenthese and other terrorist organisations outsidethe region are a matter of serious concern.India has historic ties with several Africannations and seeks to deepen its bonds withthem through the strategic initiative of theIndia-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) mechanismthat seeks to promote bilateral, regional and

continent-level political, economic andstrategic cooperation with African countries.

1.17 The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) isvital to India’s security and prosperity. Asa maritime nation historically and by virtueof its geo-physical conguration and geo-political circumstances, India is dependent onthe oceans surrounding it. India’s peninsulardimension in the Indian Ocean Region,places it adjacent to the most vital sea-lanesof the world, stretching from the Suez Canaland the Persian Gulf to the Malacca Straits.India’s security and prosperity is dependenton these sea lanes and its ability to engagefreely in maritime trade and commerce.

The Regional Security Environment

1.18 A secure, stable, peaceful and

prosperous neighbourhood is central toIndia's security calculus. The regional securityenvironment in South Asia continues to bedynamic, with terrorism, insurgency andsectarian conict from our West and North,increasingly threatening the stability of ourregion. Amidst the ongoing efforts to impartfresh vigour and dynamism to strengthening

relations with neighbours in a comprehensivemanner, the need for a cooperative securityconstruct is of immediate relevance in thisperiod of strategic uncertainty. India iscommitted to build an open and dialogue-based security co-operation with all partnersin the neighbourhood on the basis of equality,mutual benet and mutual respect.

1.19 As the international military forcesin Afghanistan approach the phase ofdrawdown, the security situation in

Afghanistan requires close monitoring. Withthe Afghan National Security Forces(ANSF)taking full responsibility for the security of thecountry, the international community mustensure sustained support to the equippingand capability building requirements ofthe ANSF, to enable them to deal with theentire spectrum of security challenges thatthey may be required to face. The presentpolitical transition in the country is asignicant milestone for Afghanistan withrenewed opportunities for an Afghan-ledand Afghan-owned national reconciliationprocess. The Strategic Partnership Agreementbetween India and Afghanistan providesthe framework for the commitment of bothcountries to build the bilateral relationship inall spheres, including through defence and


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security cooperation aimed at enhancingmutual capacity in the ght against terrorismand other security challenges.

1.20 Pakistan continues to remain hometo several Non-State actors with NorthWestern Frontier Province (NWFP) servingas the fountainhead for terrorist activity inthe region. Pakistan’s quest for strategicdepth in Afghanistan continues to drive itspolicy to support Taliban and its afliatesin Afghanistan. The expanding footprintsof extremist and terrorist organisations inPakistan and their linkages with terroristactivities in J&K and rest of India poses

a major security challenge to India, withsevere ramications on bilateral relations,as well as to the peace and security of theregion. The use of terrorism as an instrumentof state policy has deep roots in Pakistanimilitary establishment. Ceasere violationsand inltration from across the border alsocontinues unabated. India desires peacefuland cooperative ties with Pakistan. However,

continued activities of terrorist organizationsoperating from Pakistani territory andterritories under Pakistan’s control are majorobstacle and source of concern. India remainscommitted to resolving all outstanding issueswith Pakistan through a peaceful, bilateraldialogue on the basis of the Simla Agreementand Lahore Declaration. A meaningfuldialogue requires an environment free fromterror and violence. During the meeting of

the DGMOs of both countries at Wagahin December 2013, India reiterated theneed for Pakistan to uphold the sanctity ofthe Line of Control (LoC) and InternationalBoundary in Jammu and Kashmir by stoppingceasere violations and cross IB and crossLoC transgressions. However, the continuedexistence of terrorist camps across theinternational border and Line of Control and

continuing instances of ceasere violations,attempted inltrations and transgressionsdemonstrate the challenges faced by Indiain this regard. Pakistan has continued withits policy of selective approach to tackling

terrorist groups operating from its territoryand areas under its control which do notserve the interests of regional peace andsecurity.

1.21 Although the unresolved boundarydispute between India and China is a majorfactor in India’s security calculus, Indiahas engaged with China on the principleof mutual respect and sensitivity for each

other's interests, concerns and aspirationand mutual and equal security. A numberof measures are being pursued to promoteinteractions and condence buildingmeasures between the Armed Forces of bothsides. Both countries have agreed on theneed to maintain peace and tranquility onthe border which is an important guarantorfor the development and continued growth of

bilateral relations. India remains consciousand watchful of the implication of China’sincreasing military prole in our immediateand extended neighbourhood, as well as thedevelopment of strategic infrastructure byChina in the border areas. India is also takingnecessary measures to develop the requisitecapabilities to counter any adverse impacton our own security.

1.22 India and Bhutan have a traditional andunique bilateral relationship, characterized byutmost trust and deep mutual understandingwhich has matured over the years. India hasbeen the privileged socio-economic partner ofBhutan since 1961.Today, there is extensivecooperation between the two countries inall areas including in the area of trade andeconomy including hydropower, defence


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and security, as also people-to-people levellinkages.

1.23 India and Nepal have a uniquerelationship. There are a large number ofGorkha soldiers serving in the Indian Army.Nepal continues to be embattled with politicaluncertainty. As a stable and prosperousNepal is in India’s interest, India is carefullymonitoring the political developments inNepal. External inuence on Nepal, thedemography along the India-Nepal borderand possible exploitation of porosity of theIndia-Nepal border by terrorists sponsoredby our adversaries, are some of the issues

that India is concerned about and will haveto monitor closely. At the same time, it willhave to be kept in mind that the 1950 Treatyprovides for an open border and is a majorasset that is a cornerstone of India-Nepalfriendship. Security cooperation betweenIndia and Nepal is proceeding well, owing toenhanced assistance in the form of trainingand equipment supply. Nepal has handed

over several high-value terrorists/militants.Any new measures at the border would needto be undertaken within the framework ofthe 1950 Treaty, without affecting the dailylives and friendly exchanges of hundreds ofthousands of daily travellers.

1.24 India shares a long land border withBangladesh and bilateral cooperation isa positive factor in the current security

scenario. The ties between our two countriesin the areas of security cooperation areunparalleled.

1.25 India continues to emphasize itssecurity concerns to Bangladesh, especiallythe use of Bangladeshi territory by IndigenousInsurgent Groups (IIGs) and terrorists ofother nationalities. A Coordinated Border

Management Plan (CBMP), signed betweenthe two countries in July 2011, synergizes theefforts of the Border Guarding Forces of bothcountries for more effective control over crossborder illegal activities and crimes as well

as for maintenance of peace and harmonyalong the India-Bangladesh border. A systemof institutionalized interaction for discussionson border management through meetings atall levels addresses all such concerns.

1.26 Myanmar is located on crossroads ofSouth and Southeast Asia and is India’s landbridge to the South East Asian countries. Astable, peaceful and democratic Myanmaris in India’s interest. India’s engagement ofMyanmar continues to be driven by sharedeconomic and security interest which includeenhancing bilateral trade, strengtheningdemocratic institutions in Myanmar andeliminating threats from insurgent groupsexploiting the porous borders with ourNorth Eastern states. India is keen that thegovernment of Myanmar acts against the

Indian Insurgent Groups that are operatingfrom its soil. A MOU on Border Cooperation,concluded between both countries inMay 2014, provides a strong frameworkfor security cooperation and intelligenceexchange between India and Myanmarsecurity agencies in areas of coordinatedpatrolling, intelligence sharing, counter-insurgency, arms-smuggling, drug, human

and wildlife trafcking. Under an MOUon Border Area Development concludedin 2012, projects on schools, hospitals andbridge construction in Chin State and NagaSelf Administered Zones in Myanmar arebeing supported by the Government.

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linguistic and historical ties and remaincooperative and constructive. Maritimesecurity challenges and the maintenance of

peace and stability in the Indian Ocean regionare common concerns which provide for aconvergence of strategic interests betweenboth countries and the underpinning toongoing cooperation in the eld of defence.India has been supportive of the processof reconciliation in Sri Lanka and supportsa lasting political settlement within theframework of a united Sri Lanka which would

meet the aspirations of the Tamil communityfor equality, justice, peace and dignity.

1.28 Security cooperation between Indiaand Maldives is a highly signicant dimensionof bilateral cooperation, as the securityinterests of both countries are interlinked.Bilateral relations are being nurtured andstrengthened through regular contacts at thehighest levels and at various levels of the

defence forces of both countries.

1.29 The commonality of regional maritimesecurity challenges is the foundation for thetrilateral defence and security cooperationframework through which India, Sri Lankaand Maldives are working to develop jointcapabilities to respond to a variety of maritimechallenges. The initiative enables the defence

and security establishments and the ArmedForces of all three countries to pursue practicalcooperation on a regular basis. It is expectedthat the initiative which acknowledges India’srole as the net provider of security in the

Indian Ocean neighbourhood will contributeto the development of a cooperative visionof security in the region.

1.30 The challenge posed by non-traditionalthreats such as WMD proliferation, terrorism,drugs, human trafcking, etc continue toremain high on India’s security agenda. Newchallenges have additionally emerged inthe domains of Cyber and Space, with the

demonstration of offensive and capabilitiesby certain countries. These capabilities willshape the security situation in the future. Theadvent of asymmetric warfare capabilitiesadds an additional layer of challengein an environment where technologicalobsolescence is already a continuingchallenge in terms of conventional warfarecapabilities. These challenges are being

addressed through an across-Government,multi-agency long-term approach, of whichthe Armed Forces are an important andintrinsic part.

Internal Security Environment

1.31 India faces multifaceted internalsecurity challenges which include left wingextremism, an ongoing proxy war in Jammu

and Kashmir, insurgencies in some states inthe North East and organised crime.

1.32 The separatists and anti-nationalelements continue in their efforts to disruptthe prevailing calm in J&K. The North-EastRegion, however, has seen a reduction inviolence levels. Public resentment againstextortions by various extremist groups in the


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North-East indicates that the civil society issupportive of improving the security situation.Left Wing extremism remains an importantchallenge and is also sapping the nationalresources.

1.33 In a global and regionalsecurity environment characterized byunpredictability and volatility, India’s

defence forces remain prepared to tacklethe full spectrum of security challenges.Concurrently, India remains engaged withthe regional and global community througha network of cooperative, constructive

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ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONS OF

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ORGANISATIONAL SET-UP ANDFUNCTIONS

2.1 After Independence, Ministry ofDefence was created under the charge ofa Cabinet Minister and each Service wasplaced under its own Commander-in-Chief.

In 1955, the Commanders-in-Chief wererenamed as the Chief of the Army Staff, theChief of the Naval Staff and the Chief of theAir Staff. In November 1962, the Departmentof Defence Production was set up to deal withresearch, development and production ofdefence equipment. In November, 1965, theDepartment of Defence Supplies was createdfor planning and execution of schemes forimport substitution of defence requirements.

These two Departments were later mergedto form the Department of DefenceProduction and Supplies. In 2004, the nameof Department of Defence Production andSupplies was changed to Department ofDefence Production. In 1980, the Departmentof Defence Research and Development wascreated. In 2004, the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare was set up.

2.2 The Defence Secretary functions as

head of the Department of Defence and isadditionally responsible for co-ordinatingthe activities of the four Departments in theMinistry.

THE MINISTRY AND ITSDEPARTMENTS

2.3 The principal task of the Ministry isto frame policy directions on defence and

security related matters and communicatethem for implementation to the ServicesHeadquarters, Inter-Service Organisations,Production Establishments and Research &Development Organisations. It is requiredto ensure effective implementation of theGovernment’s policy directions and the

execution of approved programmes withinthe allocated resources.

2.4 The principal functions of theDepartments are as follows:

(i) The Department of Defence deals withthe Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) andthree Services and various Inter ServiceOrganisations. It is also responsiblefor the Defence Budget, establishment

matters, defence policy, matters relatingto Parliament, defence co-operationwith foreign countries and co-ordinationof all defence related activities.

(ii) The Department of Defence Productionis headed by a Secretary and dealswith matters pertaining to defenceproduction, indigenisation of importedstores, equipment and spares, planningand control of departmental productionunits of the Ordnance Factory Board andDefence Public Sector Undertakings(DPSUs).

(iii) The Department of Defence Researchand Development is headed by aSecretary, who is the Scientic Adviserto the Raksha Mantri. Its function is toadvise the Government on scientic

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aspects of military equipment andlogistics and the formulation of research,design and development plans forequipment required by the Services.

(iv) The Department of Ex-Servicemen

Welfare is headed by a Secretary anddeals with all resettlement, welfare andpensionary matters of Ex-Servicemen.

2.5 A list of subjects dealt with by variousDepartments and Finance Division of theMinistry of Defence is given in Appendix-I tothis report.

2.6 Information regarding the Ministers inthe Ministry of Defence, the Chiefs of Staff,

the Secretaries in the Departments of theMinistry and the Secretary (Defence Finance)/ Financial Advisor (Defence Services) whoheld positions during the period of this reportis given in Appendix- II to this report.

HEADQUARTERS INTEGRATEDDEFENCE STAFF (HQ IDS)

2.7 HQ IDS was raised on October 1,

2001 based on the recommendations ofGroup of Ministers on the Kargil ReviewCommittee (KRC) report. The HQ wasraised under the overall Command andControl of Chairman Chiefs of StaffCommittee (COSC) to foster jointness andsynergy amongst the three Services. Sinceits inception, this HQ has achieved severalmilestones in joint and integrated planning,

coordination of intelligence, joint conductof Human Assistance and Disaster Relief(HADR) operations through Defence CrisisManagement Group (DCMG) and prioritising/streamlining procurements.

2.8 Human Assistance and DisasterRelief (HADR) Operations: Effective andcoordinated action of the DCMG at HQ IDShas enhanced the Armed Forces' response

and reduced the reaction time for HADRoperations.

2.9 Major HADR operations conductedunder DCMG during the year are OperationSarayu in the Floods affected areas in UP and

Bihar in August 2014, Operation Rahat in J& K in September, 2014, Operation Leharin Cyclone Hudhud affected areas of AndhraPradesh and Odisha in October, 2014.

2.10 Male Water Crisis: In additionto HADR operations within the country,assistance was also rendered to providesuccour to the distressed populations infriendly foreign countries. Recently, a Water

Desalination Plant at Male caught re onDecember 4, 2014. On request for assistance,‘Operation Neer’ was launched wherein374 Tons of water was provided by air andanother 2086 Tons of water was delivered byNaval Ships. The operation was executed atshort notice and in a swift manner to providetimely assistance to our SAARC neighbour.

2.11 Coordinated Patrol (Corpat): Indian

Navy undertakes coordinated Patrols

‘CORPAT’ along with Navies of Indonesia,Thailand and Myanmar. The aim is toenhance mutual understanding and inter-operability between the Navies and prosecutevessels engaged in unlawful activities byundertaking joint patrolling. The Ships andAircraft of Andaman and Nicobar Commandparticipated in these exercises with theNavies of Thailand and Indonesia.


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2.12 President Visit to Port Blair: TheHonourable President undertook a visit toA&N Islands from January 11-13, 2014.On that occasion Indian Naval Ships, CoastGuard Ships and Merchant Vessels were

decked in full ceremonials.

2.15 Tri –Services SF Camp: A Tri-ServicesSpecial Forces Camp was conducted atAndaman & Nicobar locations of Carnic andCamp Bell Bay from November 18 to 30,2014. The Joint Special Forces Training Camp

was attended by tri-Services SF personnel.The tactical phase of the exercises was heldduring the last phase of the camp near CampBell Bay from November 26-29, 2014. Duringthe camp, strategic & operational synergyand interoperability was practiced amongthe Services Special Forces elements.

Armed Forces Tri-Services Institutions

2.13. HQ IDS has been constantly reviewingthe joint training at nascent, intermediatoryand higher levels to foster greater jointnessamongst the Services. At the nascent level, to

address the shortage of ofcers in the ArmedForces, the capacity of National DefenceAcademy (NDA) has been enhanced from1800 to 1920. In-principle approval of RMhas also been granted to further increase thecapacity of the Academy to 2400, which willbe addressed by raising of 5th Battalion atNDA.

2.14 Similarly, at the intermediate level, thecapacity of Defence Services Staff Collegeis being increased to 500 and at higherlevel, capacity of HDM courses at CDMhas been increased to 150 with tailor madecapsule courses/ Management DevelopmentProgrammes (MDPs) for managementeducation at all levels in the Indian ArmedForces.

2.16 First Tri-Services ‘Non Conventional& Renewable Energy’ (NC & RE) TrainingCapsule at National Institute of Solar Energy(NISE): The maiden tri-Services capsule on

Non Conventional and Renewable Energy (NC& RE) domain for tri-Services Armed Forcespersonnel was conducted from December8-12, 2014 at the National Institute of SolarEnergy (NISE), an institute afliated underthe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE). A total of 35 ofcers from allServices Headquarters (SHQs) attended thecourse. The course will facilitate SHQs and

tri-Services units to address their RenewableEnergy requirements and assist in addressingenergy conservation and regenerationinitiative in the Armed Forces.

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Agency (DIARA), HQ IDS conducted training

for ofcials of MoD, Mongolia and ofcers

of Mongolian Armed Forces in IT Security.

As a follow up to the training conducted in

year 2013, on request from Mongolia, an

advanced level training programme on IT

Security was conducted during the current

year.

Defence Cooperation Activities:2014-15

2.18 China: As part of defence cooperation

plan agreed during 6th India-China Annual

Defence Dialogue (ADD), Exchange ofYoung Ofcers and Intermediate ofcers

of China and India were conducted during

the year fostering better understanding and

coordination between the two countries.

2.19 Nigeria: As part of defence cooperation

plan agreed during the Second Meeting of

India-Nigeria Joint Defence Cooperation

Committee for 2014, Cadet and Instructorexchange programme was conducted

between two countries for cooperation

and understanding in the eld of Military

Training.

Initiatives in the Medical Field

2.20 The medical branch of HQ IDS has

made signicant achievements during the

period of report in the eld of automation of

medical stores and supply chain management,

telemedicine and standardisation of Joint

medical training. Projects at hand include,

resurrection of Armed Forces Sports Medicine

Centre, Accreditation of Military Hospital

and Health Smart Card.

Centre for Joint Warfare Studies(CENJOWS)

2.21 CENJOWS, a Tri Service Think Tank,

has conducted a number of seminars, round

table discussions and published StudyReports to encourage thinking for fostering

further jointness. Some of the milestones are

study Report on Public Private Partnership,

Synergy Journal on the theme of harnessing

Military Technology in India and a CENJOWS

debate on Jointness.

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL

2.22 The Government has establishedan Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) for the

adjudication of complaints and disputes

regarding service matters and appeals arising

out of the verdicts of the Courts Martial of the

members of the three Services (Army, Navy

and Air Force) to provide for speedy justice

to the members of the Armed Forces.

2.23 At present, the Principal Bench atDelhi and Regional Benches at Chennai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Kochi,Guwahati and Mumbai are functional. Asapproved by the Cabinet permanent regionalbenches of AFT with single court each atSrinagar and Jabalpur, are being set up.

DEFENCE (FINANCE)

2.24 Finance Division in the Ministry ofDefence deals with all matters having anancial implication. This Division is headed bySecretary (Defence Finance)/ Financial Advisor(Defence Services) and is fully integrated withthe Ministry. It performs an advisory role.

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facilitate quicker decision making. These

powers are exercised with the concurrence

of the Finance Division. With a view to

ensuring transparency in exercise of these

powers in respect of defence procurementmatters and compliance with the laid down

policy guidelines, the Defence Procurement

Procedure and Defence Procurement Manual

are updated from time to time.

2.26 Finance Division prepares and

monitors Defence Services Estimates, Civil

Estimates of the Ministry of Defence and the

Estimates in respect of Defence Pensions.Break-up of the actual expenditure for the

years 2012-13 and 2013-14, as also the

Revised Estimates for 2014-15 and Budget

Estimates for 2015-16 in respect of Defence

Services Estimates are given in Table No. 2.1

and the relevant graph/ chart at the end of

this Chapter.

2.27 A summary of the latest report of the

Comptroller & Auditor General of India on

the working of the Ministry of Defence, as

furnished by the C&AG, is given in Appendix-

III to this Annual Report.

2.28 The position of Action Taken Notes

(ATNs) as on 31.12.2014 in respect of

observations made in the C&AG Reports/PAC Reports is given as Appendix IV to this

Annual Report.

Table 2.1

Service/ Department-wise break up of Defence Expenditure/ Estimates

(` in crore)

2012-13 Actuals(Rev+ Cap)

2013-14 Actuals(Rev+Cap)

RE 2014-15(Rev+Cap)

BE 2015-16(Rev+Cap)

Army 91450.51 99464.21 119434.94 130658.33

Navy 29593.53 33393.21 32442.86 40528.88

Air Force 50509.13 57708.63 53896.54 56686.84

DGOF (-) 267.86 1298.39 2332.89 3644.30

DGQA 695.67 766.02 815.58 850.16

R&D 9794.80 10868.89 13447.19 14358.49

Total 181775.78 203499.35 222370.00 246727.00

DGOF – Directorate General of Ordnance Factories

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SECURITY OVERVIEW3.1 The changing global geo-politicaldynamics presents the Nation with multiplesecurity challenges. While constantlyreviewing its operational preparedness/postures to meet the perceived securitychallenges, the Indian Army (IA) is committedto the defence of the country from externaland internal threats across the entire spectrum

of warfare. Also, in times of disaster/ naturalcalamities, the Indian Army is in the forefront,providing aid and succour to the affectedpopulace.

JAMMU AND KASHMIR

3.2 The security situation in Jammu andKashmir(J&K) is at a very critical stage.Relentless and successful Counter Inltration

and Counter Terrorism operations have ledto Parliamentary and Assembly electionsbeing conducted successfully with highvoter turnout

3.3 Pakistan on the other hand, stepped upits efforts both to internationalise the Kashmirissue and to engineer violence in the state.The terrorist infrastructure across the borderremains intact and Pakistan’s frustration

manifested itself in Cease Fire Violations(CFVs) and high visibility, audacious attacksby foreign terrorists.

Situation Along the Borders

3.4 Ceasere Violations (CFVs): Theceasere along the Actual Ground PositionLine (AGPL), Line of Control (LC) andInternational Border (IB) Sectors in Jammu

and Kashmir has generally held. However,there has been an increase in CFVs in thelast two years. To address the issue of CFVsestablished mechanisms such as DGsMOtalks, local level ag meetings and hotlinesare being used. Appropriate retaliatory actionas required, has been taken by our troops.

3.5 Inltration: Strict vigil is beingmaintained along the border and counter

inltration measures adopted by the Armyhave been further strengthened. During thisyear 23 inltration bids were foiled in which36 terrorists were killed.

Situation in the Hinterland

3.6 Counter Terrorism Operations: Sustained counter terrorism operations bythe Army has resulted in elimination of 68

terrorists in the hinterland in the year 2014.In the previous year, the Army had eliminated37 terrorists in the hinterland in J&K.

NORTH EAST

3.7 The overall security situation inthe North East is stable and under control.The violence levels registered a marginalincrease but the Security Forces continue

to maintain ascendancy over the insurgentgroups. A total of 2406 insurgents have beenneutralized (Killed - 181, Apprehended -1934 & Surrendered - 157) by Army/ AssamRies in 2014 and 1104 weapons havebeen recovered. Five insurgent groups areobserving Ceasere whereas Suspensionof Operations is in force with 42 insurgentgroups.

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3.8 Assam: The security situation inthe State remained largely peaceful andunder control. Calibrated and synergisedoperations by Security Forces signicantlyreduced the operational space for insurgent

groups. Tripartite talks are underway withthree major groups viz ULFA (Pro Talk),NDFB (Progressive) and NDFB (RanjanDaimary). ULFA (Independent) led byParesh Baruah and NDFB (Songbijit) led byIK Songbijit, however, continued with theirviolent activities.

3.9 Nagaland: The situation in the Stateremained peaceful with no major violent

incident in 2014. Ceasere continues tobe in force with three Naga factions. TheArmy and Assam Ries carried out extensiveoperations to keep the NSCN groups undercheck and ensure adherence to CeasereGround Rules by them. Peace talks to nda permanent and an acceptable solution tothe Naga issue have continued with NSCN(IM)

3.10 Manipur: Meitei groups haveperpetrated most of the violence in theState. The State also continued to witnessthe politics of blockades and bandhs whichled to increasing ssures amongst the threemajor communities namely; Meiteis, Nagasand Kukis. Inter tribal rivalry and insider -outsider divide were prominently visibleduring 2014 and were the main reasons forviolence in Manipur.

3.11 Security Situation in ArunachalPradesh: Tirap, Longding and Changlangdistricts witnessed a spillover of Nagainsurgency as the ceasere with NSCNfactions is not applicable in these threedistricts. Synergised operations by SecurityForces have however, reduced the operationalspace of insurgents.

3.12 Tripura and Mizoram: The securitysituation in these two states remained undercontrol. Minor incidents of kidnapping/extortion were however, carried out by theinsurgents.

3.13 Meghalaya: Violence remainedlargely conned to the Garo hills and wasmostly perpetrated by the GNLA and UALA.Neighboring districts of Goalpara and Dhubriin Assam however witnessed a spillover ofthe activities of these groups . Two outtsnamely ANVC and ANVC (B) , signeda Memorandum of Understanding withGovernment of India and were disbanded on

December 15, 2014.

Situation Along the Border

3.14 Bilateral Relations with China: Relations between India and Chinahave improved over the past few years.Constructive engagement at the political,diplomatic and military level is continuing .The year 2014 marked the 60th Anniversary

of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence(Panchsheel) and to commemorate thesame, the year was declared as the Year ofIndia China Friendly Exchanges. The visitof Chinese President Xi Jinping to India inSeptember 2014 has further strengthened thebonds of friendship and enhanced bilateralcooperation between both the countries.

3.15 China is engaged in creating a

favourable environment aimed at achievingits core objectives. China is extending itslines of access towards the Indian Oceanthrough Myanmar and Pakistan. Its footprintin India’s immediate neighbourhood has alsobeen increasing as a result of its proactivediplomacy through political, military andeconomic cooperation and engagement.


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3.16 Indian Army is fully committed tomeeting the security needs of the countryand the requirement of development ofinfrastructure in the border areas. Allnecessary steps have therefore been initiated

for the upgrading infrastructure and for forceaccretions needed for securing nationalsecurity objectives along the Northernborders.

3.17 Situation Along the Line of ActualControl (LAC): The situation along India-China border continues to be peaceful.There are few areas along the border whereIndia and China have differing perceptionof the LAC. Both sides patrol upto theirrespective perceptions of LAC. Speciccases of transgression by Chinese patrolsinto such areas across LAC are taken up withChinese authorities through the establishedmechanism of Hot Lines, Flag Meetings andBorder Personnel Meetings.

3.18 Implementation of Border Defence

Cooperation Agreement (BDCA): Duringthis year both countries have had wideranging discussions on implementation ofBDCA. Towards this, the scope of the BorderPersonnel Meetings has been increased toinclude conduct of non contact games and joint celebration of festivals.

3.19 Fourth Joint Training Exercise:The Fourth Joint Training Exercise was

successfully conducted in India (Pune) inNovember, 2014 aimed at building andpromoting positive military relations, interoperability and undertaking joint operationsin CT environment. These exercises providedvaluable opportunity for greater professionalmilitary interaction and for enhancing

condence in each other.

CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENTALONG NORTHERN BORDERS

3.20 With the growing capability ofour adversary on the Northern Borders, a

review of capability of our security forceswas carried out. Based on the review theGovernment sanctioned the CapabilityDevelopment Plan along Northern Bordersaimed at enhancing our combat capabilities.This plan ensures that voids are reduced/ eliminated, the offensive capability of theArmy is enhanced through induction offorce multipliers and necessary combat and

logistic elements. Accretions have sincecommenced with effect from December 1,2013 as per approved timelines.

DEFENCE COOPERATION WITHNEIGHBOURING AND OTHERSELECTED COUNTRIES

3.21 Nepal: With a focus on enhancingmilitary to military relations, defence

cooperation between India and Nepal hasbeen further strengthened in various elds.A battalion level exercise was conducted inIndia from August 18-31, 2014. Regular visitsby medical and trekking teams , visits ofsenior ofcers and capability enhancementhave been undertaken.

3.22 The 11th Nepal India Bilateral

Consultative Group on Security (NIBCGS)meeting was held in Kathmandu, Nepal from July 5-7, 2014 wherein defence and securityissues of mutual interest were discussed.

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3.24 Bhutan: In keeping with thetraditional close ties with Bhutan, we areproviding assistance for capacity buildingof the Royal Bhutan Army and Royal BodyGuards.

3.25 Maldives: As part of ongoing defencecooperation between India and Maldives,some assistance for capacity building hasbeen provided to Maldives in 2014. The5th Indo Maldives Platoon Level CombinedTraining/ Exercise (Exercise Ekuverin 2014)was conducted from November 17 to 30,2014 in Maldives.

3.26 Myanmar: To further enhance militaryto military relations between India andMyanmar assistance for capacity buildinghas been provided to Myanmar in 2014.

Combined Exercises with FriendlyForeign Countries (FFCs)

3.27 Combined Military exercises withFFCs are an important part of defencecooperation. These involve sharing ofexperiences, understanding the changingdynamics of military operations, developinginter-operability and streamlining theprocedures for combined operationsincluding Humanitarian Assistance andDisaster Relief.

3.28 Indian Army is continuously engaging

in combined Training/Exercise with friendlyforeign countries. The following combinedtraining/exercises have been conductedsince January 2014:

(a) The 7th Indo - Nepal Battalion LevelCombined Training/ Exercise (Exercise SuryaKiran VII) at Pithoragarh from August 18 to31, 2014.

(b) The 5th Indo - Maldives PlatoonLevel Combined Training/ Exercise (ExerciseEkuverin 2014) in Maldives from November17 to 30, 2014.

3.29 India - US Joint Exercise YudhAbhyas-2014: A combined exercise by Indianand US Army was conducted from 17 - 30September 2014 at Chaubattia, Ranikhet.An Indian Army Special Forces delegationcomprising 30 members also attendedthe exercise along with a nine member US

Special Forces team from 1st Special ForcesGroup.

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and Bangladesh. This year the exercise wasconducted in Jalalabad Cantonment, Shylet,Bangladesh from October 19 to 30, 2014.Thirty members of Indian Army SpecialForces participated in the exercise.

3.31 Special Forces Course for AfghanSpecial Forces: A tailor made course wasconducted for Afghan Special Forces underthe aegis of Special Forces Training School,Nahan from October 27 to November 22,2014. The course was attended by 2 Ofcersand 18 Other Ranks of Afghanistan SpecialForces.

3.32 India - Sri Lanka Combined SpecialForces Exercise Mitra Shakti-II: The exercisewas the second in the series of ongoingreciprocal exercise by India and Sri Lanka.The exercise is held alternatively in India andSri Lanka. This year the exercise was held fromNovember 3 to 23, 2014 at UdaWalawe, SriLanka. 45 members of Indian Army SpecialForces participated in the exercise.

3.33 Training Course for PalestinianSecurity Forces: A special course forPalestinian Security Forces was conductedfrom December 22 , 2014 to January 17, 2015under the aegis of 50 (I) Para Brigade at Agra.The course was attended by 5 Ofcers and15 Other Ranks of the Palestinian SecurityForces.

3.34 Visit of Foreign Delegations: Thefollowing delegations visited various SpecialForces institutions:

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Delegation Location Duration

(i) GermanArmyParatrooperDelegation

50 (I) ParaBrigade,Agra & ParaTrainingSchool, Agra

June16-20,2014

(ii) EgyptianArmySpecialForcesDelegation

50 (I) ParaBrigade, Agra

September16-17,2014

SpecialForcesTrainingSchool,Nahan

Septemer18-19,2014

MODERNISATION ANDEQUIPMENT

3.35 Modernisation of the Indian Armyremains one of its key focus areas. In lightof the same impetus is being accorded to thefollowing aspects:

(a) Lethality: A Sub Machine Gunhas been delivered to the troops of theInfantry. The procurement process for CloseQuarter Battle Carbine, Assault Rie and

Light Machine Gun is in advanced stage.Besides, plans are in place for equipping theInfantry with state of the art Sniper, Anti Tankweapons, Missiles, Grenade launchers andits associated ammunition.

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need to be effectively night enabled. Dueimportance is, therefore, given to equip theweapons with a mix of Image Intensier andThermal Imaging based night sights. Theprocurement of Image Intensier sight for

carbine is being progressed. Also, to enhancesituational awareness of the Infantry in alltypes of weather conditions and during bothday and night, schemes for procurement ofMini Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and FlexibleSurveillance Devices have been initiated.

(c) Body Armour: The procurement ofBallistic Helmet is in an advanced stage andBullet Proof Jackets are being procured on

priority.

(d) Mobility: Procurement of a state-of-art vehicle for the Infantry with adequateprotection as well as provision for mountingsupport weapons is under progress. Thiswould enhance the mobility of infantry in alltypes of terrain.

Modernisation of Field Artillery

3.36 Guns: Modernization of Artilleryhas been on since 2012 and both globaland indigenous routes are being adoptedto hasten the progress of modernization.

Government has recently given a go aheadfor the procurement of Mounted GunSystem. Upgunning of the existing Guns isalso currently under progress as ‘Buy & MakeIndian’.

3.37 Nishant UAV: Nishant UAVsystem is being inducted into the Army byAeronautical Development Establishment,Banglore.

Electronically upgraded Gun System “Dhanush”

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of Army Staff. Ten marching contingentscomprising of Inf (TA) units and Home &Hearth (TA) units, ten Inf Bn (TA) unit PipeBands and three tableaus of Dept (TA) unitsparticipated in the parade.

UN MISSIONS

3.53 India has been the founder member

of United Nations and has been a prolic

contributor to UN Peacekeeping Operations

since 1950, when 60 Field Ambulanceconsisting of 346 personnel was deployed

in Korea. India has till date participated in

50 UN missions across the globe and has

contributed more than 2,15,000 Indian

troops to various UN Missions. The most

signicant contribution of the Indian Army

has been to ensure peace and stability

in Africa and parts of Asia. Towards the

fulllment of India’s commitment to the

UN and peace, 157 Indian peacekeepers

(Military and Police) have made the supreme

sacrice so far.

3.54 Leadership in UNPKO: India has

so far provided 16 Force Commanders in

various UN Missions. Presently, a Lieutenant

General is serving as the Force Commander

in UNDOF (Golan Heights). In addition,a Brigadier is serving as Deputy Force

Commander in UNIFIL since April 2014

and another Brigadier as Sector Commander

in UNMISS since October 2014. Besides

the Force Commanders, India also had the

honour of providing two Military Advisors

and one Deputy Military Advisor to the

Secretary General of the United Nations.3.55 Our Present Contribution: India at

present is the third largest troop contributor

in UN PKO. Presently Indian Army has 7,159

persons deployed in eight UN peacekeeping

missions. Our present contributions

and achievements in UN missions are

as follows:

Chief of Army Staff reviews PM’s TA Day ParadeOctober 9, 2014

3.50 Contribution of Territorial Army Unitsin CI/CT and Internal Security: Presentlyapprox 75 percent of TA units are deployedin the Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorismenvironment in Jammu & Kashmir and North-East and are playing an important role as an

adjunct to the Regular Army for carrying outassigned tasks in a professional manner.

3.51 Indira Gandhi Parayavaran Puraskar: Ministry of Environment, Forest & ClimateChange (MoEFCC), Government of Indiahas conrmed the award of Indira GandhiParyavaran Purskar (IGPP) for the year 2011to 128 Infantry Battalion (TA) Ecological,RAJRIF for their signicant contribution made

in the eld of ecology.

3.52 Ecological Plantation: The ecologicalBattalions of Territorial Army are doingexcellent work in afforestation andenvironment upgradation in various partsof the country. These units have plantedapprox 6 crore trees in approximately 60,000hectares of area till date.


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(a) MONUSCO (Democratic Republicof Congo) (1999 – till date): India’scontribution to MONUSCO commencedwith the deputation of military Observersin 1999. With increased demands for troop

contribution, India had deployed an InfantryBrigade Group with four Infantry BattalionGroups, Brigade Signal Company and a LevelIII Hospital in Congo since November 2004.An Army Aviation Flight was also deployedin the mission area w.e.f. 2009. DemocraticRepublic of Congo (DRC) is the secondlargest country in the African Continent andhas faced protracted period of unrest and

instability since its independence in 1960; aperiod characterized by two civil wars andethnic conicts. The operating conditions forthe Indian Brigade in Congo are challenging,replete with inhospitable terrain and adverseclimatic conditions. The Brigade is mandatedto carry out protection of civilians which isthe primary role. The Brigade has contributedsignicantly towards implementation ofthe MONUSCO mandate and is regardedextremely favorable by the internationalcommunity. The efforts of the Indian Brigadehave helped in bringing normalcy in NorthKivu Province. In a joint offensive with ForceIntervention Brigade (FIB) and CongoleseGovernment Forces, M-23 (rebel group) wasdecimated in April/ May 2014. Presently,the Brigade is assisting in the operations (OPSUKOLA-I and II) against minor rebel groups

existing in the territory. The Brigade facilitatedsurrender of armed cadres including childsoldiers and dependents through its bases,thereby encouraging restoration of normalcyin the region. The North Kivu Brigade alsoundertakes great initiatives for alleviating thesuffering of the local Congolese by launchingvarious humanitarian activities. In order

to further strengthen Indian contingent’soperational capability, 40 Tonnes of criticalammunition was inducted in IAF GlobeMaster to the mission area on November 15to 17, 2013. In addition, Indian Army is under

process of replacing the entire equipment ofthe contingents costing Rs 418 Crore. Due tosustained effort of the Indian Brigade deployedin DRC, the security situation in North Kivuhas improved and there are realistic chancesof laying the foundation for lasting peace inDRC.

(b) UNMISS (South Sudan) (Jul 2011 – tilldate): The UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)was closed down on July 9, 2011 and theUN HQ opened a new mission viz UNMISS(South Sudan). Government of India approvedmoving the Indian Army contingentswhich were deployed in UNMIS (Sudan) toUNMISS (South Sudan). On July 9, 2011,the independent state of Republic of SouthSudan was formed in a complex and fragileregional environment. India has deployed two

Infantry Battalion Groups, a Level II Hospital,Horizontal Military Engineering Company,Petroleum Platoon and a Signal Companyin UNMISS. A civil war started in SouthSudan in December 2013 due to the ethnicdivide in the society. Timely intervention ofIndian contingents resulted in saving lives ofapproximately 40,000 Internally DisplacedPeople (IDP) during the inter tribal clashes. In

the last one year, Indian Army has bolsteredthe operational capability of its contingentsin the mission area by inducting four MineProtected Vehicles (MPVs) in the IAF aircrafton May 19 and 21, 2013. In addition, theentire equipment of the contingents is beingreplaced and more than half of the equipmenthas been inducted to the mission area.


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(c) UNIFIL (Lebanon) (1998 – till date):The Indian Army’s contribution to UNIFILincludes one Infantry Battalion Group, LevelI Hospital and Staff Ofcers. The battalionis deployed in mountainous terrain and has

an area of responsibility of approximately100 square kilometers. The contingent hasbeen successful in maintaining peace andstability in its area of responsibility in spiteof the unrest in Syria and Gaza, throughrelentless patrolling activities in closecoordination with Lebanese Armed Forces.The Contingent regularly organises largenumber of humanitarian activities to include

medical, dental and veterinary camps, soas to provide succor and solace to the localpopulation. As a result close contact andspecial support has been achieved with thelocal population which further assists inachievement of operational tasks.

(d) UNDOF (Golan Heights) (2006 – tilldate): India has deployed a logistic Contingent

as part of UNDOF in Golan Heights. Thecontingent is responsible for providingsecond line logistics support to the mission.The contingent has done a commendable job in spite of the withdrawal of Japanese,Croatian and Austrian contingents from themission and more recently withdrawal ofPhilippines Battalion in September 2014.

Human Rights Protection Record

3.56 India has a policy of zero tolerancewith regard to conduct and discipline oftroops including, Sexual Exploitation andAbuse (SEA). India favours induction ofmore female peacekeepers and encouragesDPKO to be more proactive in this process.The ofcers and men of the Indian Armyare proud of their heritage and have anunmatched reputation to live up to. Theirsense of commitment to duty inspires them togive sacrice of the highest order to upholdthe glorious traditions of the Army. As innumerous and complex UN missions overthe past ve decades, the Indian Army canbe trusted, when called upon, to participatein future UN peacekeeping endeavors withprofessional elan.

3.57 All Indian soldiers leaving the shoresto participate in a UN mission take an oathadministered on behalf of the Presidentof India. Neutrality, fairness and respectfor human rights have to be an essentialcomponent of their training and at all times

they have to also provide an element ofreassurance by their very presence. Indiahas had one of the best records in the arenaof human rights amongst peacekeepers.Despite being one of the largest troopcontributors till date, our HR records areimmaculate and best in comparison to allother countries.


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4.1 The Indian Navy (IN) is the primeenabler and guarantor of the country’smaritime sovereignty and myriad use-of-seaactivities. This is discharged by the Indian Navythrough its four roles – military, diplomatic,constabulary and benign. The objective of theNavy’s military role is deterrence/ dissuasionagainst any intervention or act which isagainst our National interests, and the ability

to inict a crushing defeat on the adversaryin the event of hostilities. A major objectiveof the Navy’s Constabulary role is to ensurecoastal security and implement anti-piracymeasures.

4.2 The Maritime Military Strategyrecognises that one of the major tasks of theIndian Navy during the 21st Century is to usemaritime power in support of the nationalforeign policy. To achieve this, the IndianNavy needs to project power and showpresence in our primary and secondary areasof interest; catalyse partnerships throughmaritime capability; build trust and createinteroperability through joint/ combinedexercises and international maritimeassistance. The strategy also highlightsIndian Navy's role in maintaining peaceand tranquillity in the Indian Ocean Region

(IOR) and in meeting the expectations of ourfriends.

4.3 India is a maritime nation and thecountry sits astride a very large number ofbusy International Shipping Lanes that criss-cross the Indian Ocean. More than 90%of our trade by volume and 77% by valueis transported over the seas. For a rapidly

growing economy seeking new marketsworldwide, these gures will only increasein the future.The IOR is also beset by anumber of security-related challenges. Theseinclude natural and man-made disasters,sea-borne trafcking in drugs, arms, humanbeings, piracy and terrorism. As most ofthese challenges have trans-national/ trans-regional footprint, it becomes imperative

to seek collective solutions to these issues.The Indian Navy does so by a process of‘Constructive Engagement’ with our maritimepartners.

4.4 The Indian Navy has been activelypursuing activities towards capabilitybuilding and capacity enhancementof Navies of friendly countries in theIOR. Towards this end, India has beenproviding hardware and platforms, whichincludes ships and aircraft for ExclusiveEconomic Zone (EEZ) surveillance.Indian Navy has also been instrumentalin maritime infrastructure developmentof friendly nations. Its initiatives arealso geared to contributing towardsdeveloping operational and technicalskills of maritime practitioners. Materialassistance in terms of providing spares,

AIS equipment, Ship Handling Simulators,ammunition, communication equipment,coastal surveillance radars, boats, etc tothe navies/ maritime forces in the region.This has gone a long way in strengtheningIndia’s stature and bilateral ties.

4.5 A frontline Fleet ship has beencontinuously deployed in the Gulf of Aden

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region since October 2008 on a rotationalbasis to prevent piracy attacks and safelyescort merchant ships of Indian and foreignnationalities.

4.6 Protection to offshore assets includingOffshore Development Areas (ODAs) hasbeen augmented with deployments of thenewly inducted Immediate Support Vessels(ISVs). Regular exercises have been conductedat ODAs to validate the safety and securityof ODA platforms which are vital to India’senergy security.

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS

4.7 Search and Rescue Operation ofMissing Malaysian Aircraft: MalaysianAirlines Aircraft MH 370 was reported tobe missing on the night of March 7/8, 2014,during ight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Asearch and rescue operation was undertaken(Operation Sahayata) by the Indian Navyfrom April 13-17, 2014 by INS Kumbhir,Kesari and Saryu. Operation Haystack for the

same incident was undertaken by INS Saryu,Bangaram and Battimalv from April 19-26,2014. P-8I maritime surveillance aircraftof the Indian Navy were also deployed forsearch operations.

4.8 Operation Capella: INS Mysore wasdeployed in the Persian Gulf from end Juneto July 2014 and was standby to undertakeevacuation of personnel from Iraq.

4.9 Eastern Fleet Overseas Deployment(OSD): Indian Navy ships Shakti, Ranvijayand Shivalik were deployed in the SouthChina Sea, Sea of Japan and Western PacicOcean in July-August 2014. The IndianNavy ships undertook two major exercisesviz. INDRA 14 with the Russian Navy andMalabar 2014 with the US Navy.

4.10 Western Fleet OSD: Indian Navyships Deepak, Mumbai, Talwar and Tegwere deployed in the Southern Indian Oceanin October-November 2014 and visitedAntisiranana, Mombasa, Dar–es–Salem,

Simon’s Town, Cape Town, Port Louis, StDenis, Port Victoria and Nacala during theOSD.

4.11 OSD of Training Squadron: IndianNavy ships of 1st Training Squadron visitedAbu Dhabi and Muscat as part of training forsea cadets.

MAJOR EXERCISES

4.12 Jal Prahar 14: An amphibious trainingexercise (Jal Prahar 14) was conducted in theA&N Islands from October 27 to November7, 2014. The exercise had representationfrom all the three Services.

4.13 TROPEX 14: The Indian Navy’sannual Theatre Level Operational ReadinessExercise (TROPEX) was conducted fromend January to February 2014. A total of55 ships, 60 aircrafts and 3 submarines,

including the newly acquired P8I LongRange Maritime Patrol aircraft and INSChakra participated in the exercise. Theexercise was conducted over an area of36 lakh square miles with units deployedat extended ranges of over 3,500 km fromtheir bases.

4.14 Defence of Gujarat Exercise 14(DGX 14): Defence of Gujarat Exercise

was conducted from 18 to 28 November2014, on the Western Seaboard, withparticipation from Indian Air Force andIndian Coast Guard units. The aim was tovalidate the defence of coastal areas andoffshore assets against threats in less thanwar scenario and also prepare for coastalsecurity situations escalating into fulledged hostilities.


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EXERCISES WITH FOREIGN NAVIES

4.15 MALABAR–14: Indian Navy andUnited States Navy have been regularlyparticipating in bilateral exercise ‘MALABAR’

since 1992. The 18th edition of MALABARwas held off the coast of Japan in July2014, which also included participation bythe Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force(JMSDF).

4.16 SIMBEX–14: Singapore India MaritimeBilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is held in March-April each year, alternately in the Bay ofBengal and the South China Sea. SIMBEX-14

was held in the Andaman Sea in May 2014with the Singapore Navy.

4.17 Exercise KOMODO: Indian Navyparticipated in the Multilateral HumanitarianAssistance and Disaster Relief Exercise,‘KOMODO’, held from March 28 to April3, 2014 at Batam, Indonesia. The exerciseincluded Land and Ship Medical EvacuationExercise (MEDEVAC) and Engineering Civic

Action Programme (ENCAP) during the CivicMission Phase.

4.18 RIMPAC–14: RIMPAC is the largestmultilateral naval exercise in the world.RIMPAC 2014, the 24th edition of theexercise, was conducted from June 27 toAugust 1, 2014 off Hawaii. The Indian Navywas represented by INS Sahyadri and a two-member delegation as Exercise staff.

4.19 INDRA–14: India-Russia navalexercise ‘INDRA’ is being conducted since2003. The INDRA 14 was conducted in theSea of Japan in July 2014.

4.20 IBSAMAR–14: Indian Navy participatesin the biennial exercise India Brazil SouthAfrica Maritime Exercise (IBSAMAR) with

the Brazilian Navy and South African Navy.IBSAMAR IV was conducted off South Africain November 2014.

Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) with

Indian Ocean Region Littoral Navies4.21 Indian Navy - Malaysian NavyCORPAT: The maiden Indian Navy-Malaysian Navy CORPAT was conducted inMarch 2013 off the A&N Islands. The 2ndCORPAT was conducted from February 13-20, 2014, with an opening ceremony at PortBlair, in conjunction with MILAN-14, andclosing ceremony at Yangon.

4.22 IND-INDO CORPAT: The signingof a Defence agreement between India andIndonesia in January 2001 has resulted inconsiderable enhancement of interactionbetween the navies of the two countries inthe form of a periodic coordinated patrol.This coordinated patrol called “IND-INDOCORPAT” is conducted every year in March/

April and September/ October, along theInternational Maritime Boundry Line (IMBL).A total of 24 CORPATs have been undertakentill date. In 2014, CORPATs were conductedin April and September 2014.

4.23 INDO - THAI CORPAT: Indo-ThaiCoordinated Patrols (CORPAT) are beingconducted regularly since 2005. TwoCORPATs are held each year and a total of

19 CORPATs have been conducted till date.The 18th CORPAT was conducted in April2014, and the 19th edition in November2014.

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October 2008. During these deployments,

3,033 merchant ships have been escorted

till December 31, 2014, which includes

345 Indian agged vessels. Consequent to

operations by the Indian Navy and Indian

Coast Guard, there has been no piraticalactivity in the Indian Exclusive Zone (EEZ)

since April 2012. Towards streamlining

response mechanisms to piratical situations,

standard procedures have been formulated

which are being deliberated and reviewed

regularly.

4.25 Indian Navy has been an active

member of anti-piracy forums throughthe Shared Awareness and Deconiction

(SHADE) forum for coordination of naval

effort and the Contact Group of Piracy off

the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS) and has

been constantly striving towards generating

discussion on emerging issues including

proliferation of arms and ammunition in the

maritime domain.

4.26 Indian Navy ships and aircrafts are also

being regularly deployed for surveillance of

the EEZ of Maldives, Mauritius and Seychelles

at the request of host governments.

COASTAL SECURITY

4.27 The National Command Control

Communication Intelligence (NC3I) Network

was operationalised on November 23, 2014.The NC3I Network, integrating 51 nodes

of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, has

been established to develop a Common

Operational Picture (COP). The network

will integrate inputs from the Chain of Static

Sensors, 74 stations of the National Automatic

Identication System (NAIS) Chain, Long

Range Identication and Tracking (LRIT) andinformation from open sources.

4.28 16 Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) havebeen inducted into the Sagar Prahari Bal in2014. With this induction, the Indian Navyhas inducted 47 out of 95 FICs being planned.Balance FICs are planned to be inducted in aphased manner by 2017. Towards enhancingoffshore security, 10 out of 23 ImmediateSupport Vessels (ISVs) being inducted intothe Indian Navy have been commissionedin 2014. Another 10 ISVs are planned to becommissioned by early 2015.

4.29 Coastal Security exercises arecontributing towards improving inter-agencycoordination and strengthening maritime,coastal and offshore security. Being thenational authority responsible for overallmaritime security, which includes coastaland offshore security, efforts are being madeto strengthen existing mechanisms andincreasing the complexity of such exercises.The Indian Navy has actively engaged with allstakeholders by assisting them in training aswell as by providing inputs on various issuesthat impinge on maritime security. Theseissues include trials on biometric card, trialsof tracking systems for shing vessels, andspecialised inputs on procurement of boats byvarious agencies. In view of the importanceof shermen and coastal communities,

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the Indian Navy continues to engage withshermen and coastal communities throughcommunity interaction programmes.

FOREIGN COOPERATION

4.30 MILAN – 2014: A biennialcongregation of littoral Navies of the Asia-Pacic Region was conducted at Port Blairfrom February 2-10, 2014. MILAN-14 sawthe largest participation till date. A total of 14foreign countries viz Australia, Bangladesh,Indonesia, Kenya, Cambodia, Malaysia,Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Zealand,Philippines, Seychelles, Singapore, Tanzania,Sri Lanka and Thailand participated. Theevent was professionally conducted and wellappreciated by the visiting Navies.

4.31 Deputation of Hydrography Team:India is assisting the Government of Mauritiusin setting up their hydrography department.Consequently, one ofcer and two sailorshave been deputed to the Ministry of Landand Housing, Mauritius for one year.

4.32 Hydrographic Survey at Kenya andTanzania: The survey of the port of Mombasawas undertaken by Indian Navy survey ship Jamuna from November 25 to December25, 2013 and Joint Operational Survey withTanzania of Dar–es–Salem harbour fromDecember 26, 2013 to January 25, 2014.On a special request, a joint survey wasundertaken off Manda Bay and Mkokoni offMombassa from September 15 to October

15, 2014 and off Dar-es-Salam from October15 to November 15, 2014.

NAVY-TO-NAVY INTERACTION

4.33 UN Mission: The Staff OfcerMOVCON for the UN Mission to Sudan(UNMIS) is a standing vacancy to be lled-in by Government of India. Within the three

Services, the vacancy has been allotted to theIndian Navy and ofcers are being deputedsince January 30, 2006.

4.34 IONS (Indian Ocean Naval

Symposium) 2014: IONS Symposium andConclave of Chiefs was held from 25 to 28March 2014 at Perth, Australia. The draftCharter of Business (CoB) was acceptedby consensus and was brought into effect.All permanent members were requested toconrm their acceptance formally of the CoBwithin 12 months, and also their acceptanceto be permanent members. Further, the

applications of China and Japan wereaccepted for granting Observer status.

GIFTING OF ASSETS TO FOREIGNCOUNTRIES

4.35 Gifting of INS Tarasa to Seychelles:INS Tarasa was gifted to Seychelles onNovember 7, 2014 by the Chief of the NavalStaff on behalf of the Government of India.

4.36 Construction of MOPV ‘Barracuda’for Mauritius at Garden Reach Shipbuiders& Engineers (GRSE): The Mauritius OPV,‘Barracuda’, was launched on August 2, 2013at GRSE by Mrs K O Fong Weng-Poorun, theSenior Chief Executive, PMO Mauritius. Thevessel is the rst foreign order warship underconstruction in India and was delivered toMauritius on December 20, 2014. TwoIndian Navy ofcers have been appointedas the Commanding Ofcer and EngineerOfcer respectively.

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COMMISSIONING ANDDECOMMISIONING

4.38 Commissioning of INS Sumedha: INSSumedha, a Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel

(NOPV), built at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL),Goa, was commissioned on March 7, 2014at Goa.

4.39 Commissioning of INS Kolkata: INSKolkata, the lead ship of the Kolkata-classguided missile destroyers, was commissionedin the Indian Navy by the Prime Ministeron August 16, 2014. Designed by the IndianNavy's in-house organization, Directorate ofNaval Design, and constructed by MazagonDock Limited, Mumbai, the ship has advancedweapons and sensors. In consonance withthe national vision of achieving maritimesecurity through self-reliance, the Kolkataclass ships have signicantly higher levelof indigenization as compared to the Delhiclass.

4.40 Commissioning of INS Kamorta: INSKamorta, the rst ship of the Kamorta class

stealth ASW Corvettes, was commissionedby the Raksha Mantri on August 23, 2014at Visakhapatnam. INS Kamorta is therst warship built in the country with 90%indigenous content including special gradehigh tensile steel produced by Steel Authorityof India. The majority of the sensors andweapon system tted onboard are also ofindigenous make.

4.41 Commissioning of INS Sumitra: INSSumitra, a Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel(NOPV), built at GSL, Goa, was commissionedby the Chief of the Naval Staff on September4, 2014 at Chennai.

4.42 Commissioning of 84th ImmediateSupport Vessel (ISV) Squadron atVisakhapatnam: On June 4, 2014, three ISVs

were commissioned at Visakhapatnam forpatrolling the Offshore Development Area(ODA) on the East Coast.

4.43 Decommissioning of INS Tarasa: INS Tarasa, a Fast Attack Craft, wasdecommissioned on November 11, 2014and transferred to the Government ofSeychelles.

4.44 Decommissioning of INS Nirdeshak:INS Nirdeshak, a survey ship, was de-commissioned on December 19, 2014.

GROWTH OF NAVAL AVIATION

4.45 Naval Aviation is poised at a crucial juncture on its path towards modernisation.The signicant expansion of Naval Aviationrequires concomitant attention to variousaspects of perspective planning, operations,HR, training and ight safety, as alsoaugmentation of infrastructure at our existingand planned Naval Air Stations and NavalAir Enclaves. Numerous initiatives have

been undertaken in the Indian Navy’s questtowards ensuring a potent, professionallycompetent and operationally ready Air Armof the future. Towards this, induction of state-of-the-art aircraft like P-8I, AJTs and MiG-29K ghters is in progress.

4.46 Rebasing of INAS 551: INAS 551 withKiran aircraft was based at INS Hansa, Goa.With the induction of Hawk AJT, INAS 551

was rebased at INS Dega, Visakhapatnamw.e.f. January 1, 2014. The Squadron isoperating the Hawk aircraft and is conductingtraining of ghter pilots.

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5.1 On October 8, 2014, Indian AirForce (IAF) celebrated the 82nd anniversaryof its service to the nation. Its journey tothis point has been shaped by committedprofessionalism, steadfast duty and aconsistent vision for the future. The IAF’sDoctrine articulates this vision as, “Toacquire strategic reach and capabilitiesacross the spectrum of conict that serve the

ends of military diplomacy, nation buildingand enable force projection within India’sstrategic area of inuence.”

5.2 Continuing its story of evolutionto become an aerospace power, IAF hasacquired assets and expanded operationsto span a wide spectrum of capability.Additional Su-30 MKI aircraft are joining theexisting eet, C-17 Globemaster III aircrafthave imparted strategic dimension to airlift,while the C-130 J30 aircraft augment themedium airlift and Special Operations role.Medium lift helicopters have provided asurge towards modernisation with the Mi-17V5. Air Defence Radars have been inductedto improve coverage of Indian airspace andSurface to Air Missile capability is receivinga llip with the Akash missile system beingmade operational.

5.3 Consequent to this expansion isa requirement for infrastructure to caterfor modern systems, which often requirevery specic conditions for operations,maintenance and storage. In 2014-15, theIAF consolidated its inductions, and laidemphasis on the supporting environmentfor its enhanced inventory. This includeda careful look at training programmes that

would prepare its air warriors – ofcers andairmen – to optimally understand and exploitthese systems.

5.4 Humanitarian Assistance andDisaster Relief (HADR) is one of the keytasks of the IAF, and it has risen to thechallenge whenever called upon to do so.The calamitous oods in Kashmir Valley

this year saw the IAF undertake OperationMegh Rahat. Approximately 70 IAF aircraftwere deployed in HADR missions. Incoordination with the Indian Army, NationalDisaster Response Force (NDRF) and civilagencies, over 96,000 people were rescuedand over 3500 tonnes of relief materialairlifted. Air effort during Cyclone Hudhudin Orissa was another sterling contributionby the IAF. Also, air support providedduring the 2014 General Elections, searchand rescue operations, air maintenancemissions own towards Operation Trivenias well as sustained air maintenance forIndian Army were notable achievementsduring the year.

5.5 Fullling its mandate as the Air Forceof a proud nation, the IAF re-dedicateditself to the belief that it will continue to beexclusive for its exceptional professional

standards, while remaining inclusive in itsservice to the people of India.

OPERATIONS

Key Acquisitions and Upgrades

5.6 Su-30 MKI: Delivery of additional Su-30 MKI aircraft contracted with Hindustan

The IAF’s Doctrine is to acquire strategic reach and capabilitiesacross the spectrum of conict that serve the ends of militarydiplomacy, nation building and enable force projection withinIndia’s strategic area of inuence.


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Aeronautics Limited (HAL) continued thisyear, and is planned to be completed by2016-17. Modication work on Su-30MKIfor integration of BrahMos missile on theaircraft has been completed. Meanwhile,

indigenously developed Astra ‘Beyond VisualRange’ Air-to-Air Missile was successfullytest red from Su-30 MKI aircraft.

5.9 Jaguar DARIN-III Upgrade: Jaguaraircraft has own with its enhanced navigationand weapon delivery capabilities. Upgradeof the engine alongside will provide extendedoperational relevance for this aircraft.

5.10 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: WithHAL having commenced series productionof Light Combat Aircraft, its operationalinduction is anticipated in 2015.

5.11 Helicopters: Rotary wing capabilitiesof the IAF have already seen a major boostwith induction of Mi-17 V5, which has betteravionics, weapon systems and improved

performance. The existing Mi-17 andMi-17 1V helicopters are also proposed to beupgraded. Mark III variant of Advanced LightHelicopters (ALH) is already in the processof induction; the Weapon System Integrated(WSI) version, ALH Mark IV, is also plannedto be inducted after certication.

Mirage 2000 Upgrade Aircraft

Mi-17 V5 Helicopter

MiG-29 Upgrade Aircraft

Astra Firing from Su 30MKI

5.7 Mirage 2000 Upgrade: The projectfor upgrade of Mirage 2000 aircraft is underimplementation. Post upgrade, the aircraftwould have a new radar with multiple aerialtarget engagement and enhanced air-to-ground capabilities.

5.8 MiG-29 Upgrade: After completingthe nal stages of ight tests, Series Upgradefor the MiG-29 eet has commenced at aBase Repair Depot of the IAF.

Milestones

5.12 C-17 Globemaster III: A contract forsupply of C-17 aircraft was signed with UnitedStates Government in June 2011. C-17 aircraftis a heavy military cargo aircraft capable ofoperating from high altitude airelds in hotconditions and conveys combat units overthousands of kilometers with in-ight refuelingcapability, thereby reducing re-deployment


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time within India and abroad. Its inductionhas given a signicant strategic reach to theIAF. During recent oods in Kashmir anddevastation caused by cyclone ‘Hudhud’ inthe coastal regions of Odisha and Andhra

Pradesh, C-17 aircraft were pressed intooperation, providing enhanced effectivenessof aid to the civilian population. The eet isbeing operationalised in a graduated manner.In addition to routine air transport roles, theeet has also been utilised to airlift criticalload for missions abroad.

promote indigenous development andprocurement of military hardware. The LightCombat Helicopter (LCH) and the LightUtility Helicopter (LUH) are both at a fairlyadvanced stage of Design and Development.

Induction of these helicopters is projected by2020.

Air Defence Network

5.16 Akash Missile System: Akash AirDefence Weapon System is an all-weatherAir Defence weapon system for defendingvital assets against targets penetrating fromlow, medium and high altitudes. A contract

for Akash Squadrons was signed with M/sBharat Electronics Limited

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