Indo-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2016 begins

The joint military training exercise of the Indian and US Armies was held at Chaubattia in Uttarakhand on 15th of Sept. with the unfurling of the national flags of the two countries to the strains of "Jana Gana Mana" and "The Star Spangled Banner". Indian and US soldiers stood side by side and gave a ceremonial salute to the two of their senior most officers.

Yudh-Abhyas Photo Gallery

Heckler & Koch HK MP5

 

Heckler & Koch HK MP5SD

The Heckler & Koch MP5 is a 9mm submachine gun of German design, developed in the 1960s by Heckler & Koch. There are over 100 variants of the MP5, including a semi-automatic version. The original working model was then known as the "HK54" to which this eventually became the "MP5A1" mark.

The MP5 is one of the most widely used submachine guns in the world, having been adopted by 40 nations and numerous military,  intelligence, and security organizations.

IWI Galil (Galatz) Sniper Rifle

With the success of the IMI Galil within the Israeli Army and those of other participating foreign nations, it was only natural to continue to evolve the family line. This resulted in developments beyond the basic assault rifle and included a shortened carbine form, a submachine gun-like micro-assault rifle form for special operations and the Designated Marksman Rifle variant of 1996. Back in 1983, the Galil was also branched to include a dedicated sniping platform based on the form and function of the Galil, The rifle design borrows heavily from the RK-62 and has a modified gas diversion system similar to the RK-62 to reduce the recoil of the rifle making it easier to fire especially in automatic mode.

The 7.62mm Galil Sniper is a derivative of the ARM that is used in conjunction with high-quality 7.62×51mm NATO ammunition for consistent accuracy.

Dragunov Sniper Rifle

The Dragunov SVD sniper rifle is an automatic rifle based on the Kalashnikov rifle series. The weapon system was the standard sniper rifle issued to the Red Army and most Warsaw Pact nations during the cold war.

The SVD utilizes the heavy and hard-hitting 7.62mm round, with sighting accomplished through a removable scope (designated as the PSO-1). Unlike the Kalashnikov rifles it copies, the SVD actually uses a lower-recoil system so as not to spoil the accuracy of a given shot. The rifle system as a whole is quite long (nearly 50 inches) and features a fixed stock. The Dragunov SVD is still a favorite of snipers in former satellite states such as Iraq, where it is being used in guerilla warfare. It has proven quite easy to fire (the low recoil system mentioned earlier makes it so) and is as accurate as the shooter is trained to be.

M2 Browning : Heavy Machine Gun used by Indian army

The M2 Machine Gun or Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun is a heavy machine gun designed towards the end of World War I by John Browning.

The M2HB (heavy barrel) air-cooled ground gun has a cyclical rate of 450-575 rounds per minute.The AN/M2 aircraft gun has a cyclic rate of 750–850 rpm; this increases to 1,200 rpm or more for AN/M3 aircraft guns fitted with electric or mechanical feed boost mechanisms. The M2HB can be selected to fire single-shots or at less than 40 rounds per minute, or rapid fire for more than 40 rounds per minute. Slow and rapid firing modes use 5-7 round bursts with different lengths of pause between bursts.

MAG General Purpose Machine Gun : MG 5A and MG 6A Indian version

Belgian army using FN MAG

The MAG is a machine gun of Belgian origin. It was developed in 1950's. The MAG became the most widely used machine gun ever developed and remains in active use today.
The MAG is a gas operated weapon that uses a long stroke gas piston. It is a belt fed weapon that feeds from left to right with the cases ejected downwards. It has a quick change barrel with the carrying handle being used when replacing the barrel. A wide variety of models was developed ranging from infantry use to aviation applications and coaxial models. MAG has been produced in so many nations various sub models with minor differences.

M4 assault rifle "Osama Killer Rifle"

M4-Carbine of Colt

 

Specifications of M4-carbine

In service   :  1994–present
Manufacturer  :  Colt's manufacturing company
Weight   :  7.5 lb (3.4 kg) with 30 rounds
Length   :  33 in (840 mm) (stock extended)/29.75 in (756 mm) (stock retracted)
Caliber  :   5.56 mm (.223 in)
Action   :  Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire   :   700–950 round/min
Muzzle velocity   :  2,900 ft/s (880 m/s)
Effective firing range   :  500 m
Feed system   :   30-round box magazine