Download or read book Build Up to Blast Off written by Dr Prahlada Ramarao and published by Frontier India Technology. This book was released on 2016-06-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indian journey to become a missile power was enabled by a team of dare devils at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL). The book traces the origin and development of India’s missile related infrastructure and missiles till 1982 until Dr. Abdul Kalam arrived at the scene. The fascinating story has been narrated by the pioneers themselves and edited by Dr. Prahalada. The chapters contain descriptions of key infrastructure, key people, key programs like India’s first Anti-Tank Missile, the Devil program, the Valiant Program and genesis of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme – IGMDP. The pioneers also describe the management practices developed and implemented to manage the complex programmes at shoe string budgets. Dr Prahlada is popularly known for his role as the Project Director for Akash SAM missile system. He has also been Program Director for India’s SLBM K15, supersonic cruise missile Brahmos and has led the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) as the Chairman of the Program Board. As the Director of DRDL he has initiated many new projects like Astra air to air missile system, Long Range Surface to air missile system for naval application, JV Project Brahmos Supersonic cruise missile system and hypersonic technology demonstrator. Since 1971 he has served in various ISRO and DRDO Establishments covering VSSC Trivandrum, ADE Bangalore and DRDL Hyderabad. His areas of interest cover aerodynamics, flight controls, guidance, propulsion, system design and system engineering, Project Management, Research Management and Technology Management. He has been the President and Chairman of many organisations, Fellow of many professional bodies and has won a number of awards including Padma Shri.
Download or read book S 71 INS CHAKRA written by Cmde Arun Kumar and published by Frontier India Technology. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the firsthand account of the first nuclear powered submarine of the Indian Navy, a Charlie class SSGN, leased from the USSR for three years, 1988 - 1991. The lease of the SSGN enabled the Indian Navy to base, maintain and operate nuclear powered submarines. It also facilitated development of design for indigenous construction of atomic submarines. An ecosystem for radiation monitoring, safety services and waste management was also created. The author was associated with the submarine from selection of the crew to the return of the submarine. The training of the crew in Vladivostok from 1983 - 1986 is detailed in Part 1 and the commissioning in Jan 1988 and exploitation of the boat in India till its return to the USSR in Jan 1991 is illustrated in Part 2. Cmde Arun Kumar graduated from the National Defence Academy in Dec 1971 and was commissioned in the rank of Sub Lt on 01 Jul 1973. He joined the Submarine Arm in May 1975 and served for 28 years in the arm eventually swallowing the anchor as a Cmde in May 2004. In the submarine arm the officer has held all major appointments. He commanded two Kilo class boats INS Sindhuraj, INS Sindhughosh. He also held command of the submarine base INS Virbahu, Submarine School, INS Satavahana and as COMSUB East Commanded the 8th and 11th submarine Squadrons as also the 10th Submarine Squadron as Capt SM. He played an important part in the growth of the Arm as The Principal Director Submarine Acquisition in steering the 30 year SM building Plan at NHQ in his last appointment. The officer also commanded the missile destroyer INS Rajput. The Officer also graduated in Basic Submarine Course, Long Navigation and Direction Course, Submarine COQC standing first in all. He also underwent the Defence Services Staff and Naval Higher Command and Defence Management courses with distinction. He was selected for nuclear submarine training in Aug 1982 and completed the 30 months (Oct 83-Apr 1986) training in Vladivostok, USSR. He was part of the Commissioning and Decommissioning crew of Chakra as the First Lt and Executive Officer respectively. For his dedicated services of exceptionally high order, he was decorated twice by the President of India with Nau Sena Medal (NM) and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 1991 and 2003 respectively.
Download or read book Foxtrot to Arihant written by P. Joseph Chacko and published by Frontier India Technology. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indian navy's silent but deadly sub surface fighting arm has undergone tremendous changes since the first Foxtrot submarine was inducted into the service on 8th December 1967. The submarines have been a complex mix of diesel-electric - nuclear propulsion; Soviet - Western - Indian design; and imported - licence - indigenous build. Be it a two man swimmer delivery vehicle or deep water Kilo's and HDW's or blue water Charlie I and Akula II class SSGN's or strategic Arihant class SSBN's, the navy has operated the entire spectrum of submarine types. The grit and determination of the submariners is not just limited to fighting but also to build their own machines and fight. The submarine arm is also a bit of mystery and usually finds mentions in few pages in naval books or makes headlines during accidents. The book traces the origin and growth of the submarine arm of the Indian navy. The book has been written in consultation with Cmde Arun Kumar, AVSM, NM (Retd.) who has served 28 years in the submarine arm and has headed critical submarine upgrade and procurement plans. In his twenty eight years of submarine career, he held various staff and command appointments. He was Commodore Commanding Submarines (East) & Commanded INS Virbahu, the submarine base in the East which is still regarded as the 'Alma Mater' by the submariners of the Indian Navy; commanded the guided missile destroyer Rajput; and the Submarine Training school Satavahana. His last appointment in service was Principal Director of Submarine Acquisitions at NHQ. VAdm K.N Sushil, PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC, Former Chief Southern Naval Command (Redt.) has written the preface. Cmde Ranjit B. Rai (Retd.) has contributed 3 chapters to the book. What Reviewers say: "The book is a complete meal for a reader, because it is laden with history and lessons of yore..... This book is more than a modest effort to try and encapsulate a lot with comments by those in the arm, critiqued by contributors and despaired at points, but with an aim to Salute India's submarine arm." - CMDE Ranjit Rai (Naval Analyst, Author & Contributor) There have been quite a few books about the Indian Navy. However this book is perhaps the first of its kind as it talks exclusively about the submarines in Indian Navy. The book covers the details of IN's submarine forces in past ('Foxtrot') present ('Kilo' and 'Type 1500') and future Scorpene, Arihant and her sisters. Very informative.... This books gives a good account of our submarines in 1971 war. As they were not in the limelight a lot of people (including yours truly) had always wondered what IN submarines actually did in the 1971 war. In fact the book gives a good account of IN's submarine forces from 1970s till date .... Some of the anecdotes, like a navy personnel having undergoing a appendectomy, 100 feet below the sea, are more than enough to give goose pimples. - Kersi Dotiwala (Enthusiast)
Download or read book Foxtrots of the Indian Navy written by P. R. Franklin and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cmde. P.R. Franklin, AVSM, VSM (retd.) narrates some true accounts of the Soviet Foxtrot submarines that were in Indian Navy service. The names of the eight Foxtrots have been anagrammed to arrive at the name "Vanshali," which is the central submarine character of these narratives. The book covers a spectrum of the activities of Foxtrots in the service including facets of training in the USSR, taking possession, bringing them to India, wartime and peacetime activities, and finally beaching a Foxtrot for display as a museum. The book has interesting revelations of a brush with a nuclear submarine in the Arabian Sea and of an Indian submarine's predicament when confronted with the situation of meeting up with the American Carrier USS Enterprise when it entered the Bay of Bengal during 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Download or read book Foxtrot to Arihant The Story of Indian Navy s Submarine Arm written by Joseph P Chacko and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indian navy's silent but deadly sub surface fighting arm has undergone tremendous changes since the first Foxtrot submarine was inducted into the service on 8th December 1967. The submarines have been a complex mix of diesel-electric - nuclear propulsion; Soviet - Western - Indian design; and imported - licence - indigenous build. Be it a two man swimmer delivery vehicle or deep water Kilo's and HDW's or blue water Charlie I and Akula II class SSGN's or strategic Arihant class SSBN's, the navy has operated the entire spectrum of submarine types. The grit and determination of the submariners is not just limited to fighting but also to build their own machines and fight. The submarine arm is also a bit of mystery and usually finds mentions in few pages in naval books or makes headlines during accidents. The book traces the origin and growth of the submarine arm of the Indian navy. The book has been written in consultation with Cmde Arun Kumar, AVSM, NM (Retd.) who has served 28 years in the submarine arm and has headed critical submarine upgrade and procurement plans. In his twenty eight years of submarine career, he held various staff and command appointments. He was Commodore Commanding Submarines (East) & Commanded INS Virbahu, the submarine base in the East which is still regarded as the 'Alma Mater' by the submariners of the Indian Navy; commanded the guided missile destroyer Rajput; and the Submarine Training school Satavahana. His last appointment in service was Principal Director of Submarine Acquisitions at NHQ. VAdm K.N Sushil, PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC, Former Chief Southern Naval Command (Redt.) has written the preface. Cmde Ranjit B. Rai (Retd.) has contributed 3 chapters to the book.
Download or read book S71 INS Chakra written by Arun Kumar and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a firsthand account of the first nuclear-powered submarine of the Indian Navy, a Charlie class SSGN, leased from the USSR for three years, 1988 - 1991. The lease of the SSGN enabled the Indian Navy to base, maintain and operate nuclear-powered submarines. It also facilitated the development of design for the indigenous construction of atomic submarines. An ecosystem for radiation monitoring, safety services and waste management was also created. The author was associated with the submarine from the selection of the crew to the return of the submarine. The training of the crew in Vladivostok from 1983 - 1986 is detailed in Part 1 and the commissioning in Jan 1988 and exploitation of the boat in India till its return to the USSR in Jan 1991 is illustrated in Part 2. About the Author Cmde Arun Kumar graduated from the National Defence Academy in Dec 1971 and was commissioned in the rank of Sub Lt on 01 Jul 1973. He joined the Submarine Arm in May 1975 and served for 28 years in the arm eventually swallowing the anchor as a Cmde in May 2004. In the submarine arm the officer has held all major appointments. He commanded two Kilo class boats INS Sindhuraj, INS Sindhughosh. He also held command of the submarine base INS Virbahu, Submarine School, INS Satavahana and as COMSUB East Commanded the 8th and 11th submarine Squadrons as also the 10th Submarine Squadron as Capt SM. He played an important part in the growth of the Arm as The Principal Director Submarine Acquisition in steering the 30 year SM building Plan at NHQ in his last appointment. The officer also commanded the missile destroyer INS Rajput. The Officer also graduated in Basic Submarine Course, Long Navigation and Direction Course, Submarine COQC standing first in all. He also underwent the Defence Services Staff and Naval Higher Command and Defence Management courses with distinction. He was selected for nuclear submarine training in Aug 1982 and completed the 30 months (Oct 83-Apr 1986) training in Vladivostok, USSR. He was part of the Commissioning and Decommissioning crew of Chakra as the First Lt and Executive Officer respectively. For his dedicated services of exceptionally high order, he was decorated twice by the President of India with Nau Sena Medal (NM) and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 1991 and 2003 respectively.
Download or read book How to Crack Test Of Reasoning REVISED EDITION written by Jaikishan and published by Arihant Publications India limited. This book was released on 2018-10-25 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reasoning enhances the logical thinking skills. It determines one’s aptitude which is why many competitive examinations ask questions from it. Be it, banking, SSC, railway, IAS/PCS, or any other government recruitment exams, candidates have to score better in Reasoning Test which is a hard nut to crack for many. How to Crack Test of Reasoning is a perfect study resource to learn the problem solving skills of reasoning to make a proper preparation for the competitive examinations. It has been revised carefully according to the latest examination pattern and is divided into key chapters of Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. It facilitates a complete coverage of the theory followed by exercises graded into base level and expert level for self-evaluation. Each chapter covers the latest exam questions. Also, it carries more than 2500 objective questions as a whole to boost the preparation level. Written in an easy to read manner and incorporated with complete study material, it is an amazing book to climb the ladder of success in your forthcoming competitive exams. TOC Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
Download or read book Objective Marketing Aptitude written by Arihant Experts and published by Arihant Publications India limited. This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book, 'Objective Marketing Aptitude’ is an ideal study material for students who are preparing for various competitive exams. This book covers the entire syllabus of marketing aptitude and includes all the topics which are vital for exams. This book follows the system of 'learn, revise and practice’. It gives complete notes, provides material for quick revision and also includes ample practice material. This book is published by Arihant Experts publications and is one of the most popular publications of study books. It was published in the year 2014. The book covers the topics of marketing aptitude and provides detailed notes on all topics. It begins with discussion on topics like the nature and scope of marketing. It also discusses the functions of marketing and helps students in understanding the limitations of the discipline. There is detailed analysis of consumer behaviour. The book also gives information on sales promotion and the numerous ways of increasing sales. It deals with advertising and the role it plays in the market. There are sections on branding and packaging with special reference to personal selling. Additionally, it gives guidance on consumer protection. Thus, all topics are provided with extensive detailing and hence it becomes easier for students to prepare for their studies. Furthermore, there are 10 practice papers given in the book. Also, the book includes previous years' question papers that enable the students to understand the marking scheme of the exams and the pattern as well.
Download or read book A Military History of India since 1972 written by Arjun Subramaniam and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Military History of India since 1972 is a definitive work of military history that gives the Indian military its rightful place as a key contributor to Indian democracy. Arjun Subramaniam offers an engaging narrative that combines superb storytelling with the academic rigor of deep research and analysis. It is a comprehensive account of India’s resolute, responsible, and restrained use of force as an instrument of statecraft and how the military has played an essential role in securing the country’s democratic tradition along with its rise as an economic and demographic power. This book is also about how the Indian nation-state and its armed forces have coped with the changing contours of modern conflict in the decades since 1972. These include the 2016 “surgical” or cross-border strikes by the Indian Army’s Special Forces across the line of control with Pakistan, the face-off with the Chinese at Doklam in 2017 and in Ladakh in 2020, the preemptive punitive strikes by the Indian Air Force against terrorist camps in Pakistan in 2019, and the large-scale aerial engagement between the Indian Air Force and the Pakistan Air Force the following day. These conflicts also include the long-running insurgencies in the northeast, terrorism and proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir, separatist violence in Punjab, and the Indian Peacekeeping Force’s intervention in Sri Lanka. The author also includes a chapter on the development of India’s nuclear capabilities. Arjun Subramaniam enlivens the narrative with a practitioner’s insights amplified by interviews and conversations with almost a hundred serving and retired officers, including former chiefs from all three armed forces, for an in-depth exploration of land, air, and naval operations. The structure of the book offers readers a choice of either embarking on a comprehensive and chronological examination of war and conflict in contemporary India or a selective reading based on specific time lines or campaigns.
Download or read book The World s Most Powerful Submarines written by David Ross and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World’s Most Powerful Submarines features 52 of the most significant submarines built, from the German U-9 through the USS Ray and huge Japanese I-400 class of World War II, to the great nuclear-powered submarines of the Cold War. Also included are the latest attack and ballistic missile submarines. Each entry includes a brief description of the submarine’s development and history, a color profile view or cutaway, key features, and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, The World’s Most Powerful Submarines is a colorful guide for the military and naval history enthusiasts.
Download or read book Essentials of World Regional Geography written by George White and published by McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math. This book was released on 2010-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This shorter version of the highly successful Contemporary World Regional Geography, 3e gives readers a fresh new approach that combines fundamental geographical elements, internal regional diversity, and contemporary issues. This approach allows serious discussion of cultural and environmental issues, as well as political and economic issues. The main innovation in this completely rewritten text is in the ordering of the material covered. While other texts cut photos, illustrations, and boxed material from their WRG books, this essentials version is a completely rewritten text by the authors of Contemporary World Regional Geography, 3e. Each of the nine regional chapters opens with a one- or two-page map of the region, short accounts of people or events to provide a personal flavor of the region, an outline of the chapter contents, and a short section placing the region in its wider global context. Each regional chapter is consistently organized by three sections. The first section summarizes the distinctive physical and human geographies of the region; the second section explores the internal diversity of the region at subregional, selected country, and local levels. The third section focuses on a selection of contemporary issues that are important to the people of each region and frequently have implications for the rest of the world. Each regional chapter follows the same framework, allowing students to easily make comparisons from one world region to the next. Students are encouraged to consider what it means to be part of a global community and to develop their geographical understandings of world events. The authors have created a text that is readable, with a consistent structure within chapters, containing superior maps and illustrations, and finally – to offer a concise and more affordable text.
Download or read book The Man Who Bombed Karachi A Memoir written by Admiral S.M. Nanda and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Admiral S.M. Nanda started his career with the Royal Indian Navy. The post-Independence days posed a challenge for the nation and its defence forces and, as a young officer, he witnessed the fledgling navy grow from strength to strength. The crowning glory of his career, which spanned thirty-two years, came when he was appointed Chief of Naval Staff at a time when tensions with Pakistan were at their peak and the government was looking for a rm hand at the helm. He achieved distinction and honour for the remarkable role he played in the 1971 war for the liberation of Bangladesh, devising tactics to neutralize the Pakistan navy. The main target was the Karachi port, where the bulk of the Pakistan fleet was stationed. In his memoir, Admiral S.M. Nanda focuses on this signi cant event, providing a detailed account of how the Indian Navy carried out the operation. The Man Who Bombed Karachi is the inspiring story of how a childhood fascination for the sea led an outstanding officer to rise to the pinnacle of India's armed forces. It gives a glimpse into life in the Royal Indian Navy, with a dramatic rebellion by Indian sailors against their British superiors, and traces its evolution into an organization that is today a force to reckon with globally. Most of all, it is an insider's authentic account of the inventive naval strategies that led to one of India's biggest victories in war to date.
Download or read book Warring Navies India and Pakistan written by Cmde Ranjit B Rai and published by Frontier India Technology. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the pages of Warring navies is the account of turbulent events that unfolded when the national interests of rising South Asian powers collide over sea. The strategies and tactics of wily political masters and their intrepid sea captains, commanding their ships and loyal sailors, are detailed in stirring sagas of heroism and folly, of triumph and disaster. Important contributions from former Chiefs of Armed Forces provide thought-provoking insights into the significant geo-political potential and the security issues of the Indian Ocean Region. 1961 Op Vijay - Goa; 1965 & 1971 Wars in Detail; 1983 Op Lal Dora - Mauritius; 1986 Op Flowers Are Blooming - Seychelles; 1987-91 Op Pawan - Sri Lanka; 1988 Op Cactus - Maldives; 1999 Op Talwar - Kargil War; .. and much more
Download or read book Dirty Little Secrets written by James F. Dunnigan and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 1990 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of nearly nine hundred items covering various aspects of war making around the world exposing just how the military does--and does not--work.
Download or read book Great Power Competition in the Southern Oceans written by Ariel González Levaggi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-07-13 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great power competition is the watermark of the current global scenario. In this regard, the maritime and naval dimension have a particular relevance on the struggle for regional and global hegemony. This book has the potential to engage with multiple audiences, since develops an analytic approach to understand naval great power competition in the maritime spaces of the Global South. It is set within a neoclassical realism approach, while engaging literature from international relations, international security, and studies on the Indo-Pacific and the South Atlantic security dynamics. The book offers a unique conceptual framework to understand how great powers select their maritime strategies, presents a series of regional and global maritime strategies by the United States, China, Russia and India, while assess their impact in the Southern Oceans, focusing in the Indo-Pacific realm and the South Atlantic.
Download or read book Seaforth World Naval Review 2011 written by Conrad Waters and published by Seaforth Publishing. This book was released on 2010-12-13 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Launched in 2009, this annual is rapidly establishing a reputation as an authoritative but affordable summary of all that has happened in the naval world in the previous twelve months. It combines the standing features of regional surveys with one-off major articles on noteworthy new ships and other important developments. Besides the latest warship projects, it also looks at wider issues of importance to navies, such as aviation and electronics, and calls on expertise from around the globe to give a balanced picture of what is going on and to interpret its significance. This year special features include in-depth studies of the growing naval power of Turkey and South Korea, plus analyses of four significant new warship classes: the RN's Astute class nuclear attack submarines; India's Project 15 destroyers; the Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen, the smallest warship to carry the Aegis weapon system; and USS Independence, an innovative littoral combat ship designs.Intended to make interesting reading as well as providing authoritative reference, there is a strong visual emphasis, including specially commissioned drawings and the most recently released photographs and artists' impressions.For anyone with an interest in contemporary naval affairs, whether an enthusiast or a defence professional, this annual is set to become required reading.
Download or read book Indian Defence Review Vol 31 4 Oct Dec 2016 written by Air Marshal Anil Chopra and published by Lancer Publishers LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
