Russia unveil Air Defence sys at Indian Airshow

A Russian firm will disclose information about a new mobile short-range air defence system based on the Strelets launcher at the upcoming Aero India 2011 air show in Bangalore.



"The (Kolomna-based) Engineering Design Bureau will present for the first time details of a new ultra short-range air defence system based on the Strelets launcher for the portable Igla missiles," Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said in a statement Friday.

The Strelets multiple launcher unit was developed for use with the 9M39 Igla (NATO SA-18 "Grouse") and Igla-1 (NATO SA-16 "Gimlet") missiles.

It provides an automatic remote launch capability in either single-round or salvo modes when mounted on various launch platforms.

Aero India-2011, which will be held in Bangalore Feb 9-13, will attract the record number of over 600 manufacturers, vendors and suppliers from 63 countries.

Russia will be represented by 35 companies, including MiG, Sukhoi, Almaz-Antei and Engineering Design Bureau.

Source : http://bit.ly/gJpxkm 05/02/2011

Army Vehicle Inauguration

Had the greatest honour that the first vehicle we have made for the Indian Army was inaugurated by the Chief of Army General Deepak Kapoor! It is a great previlidge that I was introduced to him and also got to chat up with him there. Photos below and also the video demo is of the vehicle!

The said vehicle was a concept that was developed in close coordination from scratch based on user inpput from the Army Headquaters. It was unique with heating, trollies, insulation, hydraulic tailgate, etc. Thanks to all those who helped us achieve this dream of serving the country!