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JADOCS is just one of the evolving network tools that will be on display at this year's Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (CWIDj, a cross between a traditional industry trade show and a military exercise The demonstration, first held in 1994. gives vendors a chance to demonstrate technologies that can aid the exchange of information among services, allied nations, governments and nongovernment agencies.
A senior management group draws up a set of objectives before each demonstration, based on advice from coalition combatant commanders. Vendors then try to show how they can meet at least one of those objectives. In essence, they are shooting for the CW1D seal of approval.
CWID is conducted under the auspices of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and planned by U.S. Joint Forces Command, ft is run by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DTSA). Beyond that, it has a distinct international flavor.
This year's objectives include better sharing of intelligence, other information and logistical data, as well as improved planning capabilities. Each of those objectives emphasizes more efficient transfer of information not only among military services and across national boundaries, but also between homeland security and defense agencies If nothing else, the demonstrationhighlights the hardest - to-sohr problems.
Mahindra, BAE propose artillery, armor deal Britain's BAE Systems and Indian automobile major Mahindra and Mahindra may form the first joint venture in India's private defense-sector with an overseas partner bolding49 percent
While foreign partners' direct investments in defense projects here are limited to 26 percent. Mahindra and Mahindra has filed an application with the Indian authorities proposing a joint venture in which it will hold a 51 percent stake, with BAE holding a 49 percent stake.
The new venture would develop artillery, armored vehicles and anti-land mine vehicles for the Indian military. BAE also plans to produce RG-31 land mine-protected vehicles here with Mahindra and Mahindra
Khutub Hai. chief executive of Mahindra Defence Systems, said he is optimistic the project will be approved.
Hai noted there is a precedent in the state-owned defense sector, where Russia's Irkut and Hindustan Aeronautics have a 50:50 joint venture for the production of a fifth-generation aircraft. However, the Mahindra-BAE joint venture with a 51:49 would be a first for India's private defense sector
Indian navy leaders to discuss maritime security The Indian Navy's top commanders will review maritime security needs at the Naval Commanders Conference being held May7-9 in Mumbai
The conference is the highest decision-making body of the Navy. It meets annually to deliberate upon major operational issues
"Over the last decade, the maritime security environment in the Indian Ocean region has become more complex, fluid and significantly more volatile. Along with the nation's economic success and elevation in international stature, the nation's regional responsibilities have also increased. To discharge these, a strong and effective Navy is essential," says the official Defence Ministry release issued May 6.
Sources in the Indian Navy said the commanders will discuss the level of fleet strength needed to support India's growing maritime interests in the region. The commanders will also discuss how India will join international maritime cooperation efforts.
It is not known whether maritime cooperation would come in the form of India joining the U.S.-sponsored Proliferation Security Initiative, the Container Security Initiative, the Regional Mantime Security Initiative or theThousand-Ship Navy concept.