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HAL Chairman C B Ananthakrishnan revealed that after thorough discussions with the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force, the combined requirements for the IMRH stand at 419 units. This new 12-13-ton class medium-weight helicopter is set to replace the aging Mi-17 series helicopters currently in service.
Out of the total 419 IMRH units, 66 are designated as Deck-Borne Multi-Role Helicopters (DB-MRH) for the Indian Navy. These maritime helicopters will feature a higher all-up weight and customized configurations to meet the specific operational demands of naval missions. The remaining 353 IMRH units will be allocated to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army, primarily to replace the Mi-17 series medium helicopters, some of which are nearing obsolescence.
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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has underscored the enduring importance of Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) in modern warfare. The use of both old and new MBTs by Russia has highlighted the necessity of maintaining substantial reserves to address the potential for prolonged conflicts, which can stretch over months or even years. This scenario has significant implications for militaries worldwide, including the Indian Army, which ranks fifth globally in MBT numbers.
The Indian Army is currently planning to retire its fleet of T-72 tanks starting in 2035, with a view to placing them in reserve. Recognizing the evolving nature of warfare, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has proposed converting these T-72s into Autonomous Main Battle Tanks (AMBTs). This transformation would enable the Indian Army to deploy these unmanned tanks in high-risk scenarios where the likelihood of their destruction is elevated due to advances in Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) technology.
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India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a state-owned aerospace giant, is gearing up for the future with plans to adopt a suite of advanced robotics and digital manufacturing tools. This integration aims to revolutionize the design, production, and support systems for their military helicopters, specifically the Medium-class Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH).
HAL’s embrace of robotics signifies a significant shift towards automation and enhanced precision in helicopter production. Exactly what these “robotics tools” entail remains undisclosed, but they likely encompass robotic arms, automated welding systems, and other intelligent machines capable of performing complex tasks with exceptional accuracy and repeatability.
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A Hyderabad-based company, Hylenr, has caused a stir by unveiling a potentially revolutionary technology: a low-energy nuclear reactor (LENR) designed for household use. This compact reactor, claimed to be the world’s first cold fusion technology for clean energy generation, could fit right on a tabletop and provide enough power for a typical home.
Hylenr’s LENR reactor mimics the process that powers the sun – nuclear fusion. By stimulating the fusion of hydrogen molecules with a small amount of electricity, the reactor generates excess heat.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the design and development of a Beam Control System (BCS) for a high-power laser. This system is anticipated to be a critical component in the development of advanced laser-based weapons.
The BCS is expected to have the capability to accurately acquire and track Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) and High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) at ranges up to 17 kilometers. This technology is seen as a potential game-changer in aerial defense systems.
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ideaForge Technology Limited, a global leader in drone technology, announced a strategic partnership with Inertial Labs, a pioneer in innovative inertial sensors and integrated GPS systems. This collaboration aims to integrate Inertial Labs’ cutting-edge RESEPI LiDAR solution into ideaForge’s high-performance UAVs, delivering enhanced accuracy and reliability for aerial data collection and 3D mapping.
The partnership addresses the growing demand for LiDAR-based drones across industries such as surveying, mapping, mining, construction, forestry, power line inspection, and search and rescue. By combining ideaForge’s UAV expertise with Inertial Labs’ precise LiDAR technology, the collaboration offers a powerful solution for capturing aerial data with unmatched precision and speed.
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The Sudarshan S-400 air defence missile system achieved a major success in a recent exercise where it ‘shot down’ 80 per cent of the ‘enemy’ fighter aircraft package while forcing others to retreat, aborting their missions. The exercise was carried out by the Indian Air Force in a theatre where the force has deployed one of its squadrons of the long-range air defence missile system, defence sources told ANI.
The exercise was conducted by the Indian Air Force to showcase full integration of air defence missile system into the force, they said. During the exercise, real fighter aircraft were flying to test the capabilities of the S-400 weapon system, now called Sudarshan by the Indian Air Force after the mighty Sudarshan chakra of Lord Krishan.
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The two 1,000 MW nuclear power plants at Tamil Nadu’s Kudankulam have delivered 100 billion kWh to the Indian power grid, Russian integrated atomic power major Rosatom said. According to Rosatom, the two units are operating in the routine mode and demonstrating efficiency above the rated values.
“The effective operation of the Kudankulam NPP (nuclear power plant) has been achieved owing to the application of proven design solutions, the use of reliable equipment, high-quality construction and installation, and commissioning work. Throughout the stages of design and up to operation, all works are conducted in close and comprehensive cooperation between the Indian customer and the Russian contractor.
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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space and MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh shared that Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy, has found presence of Lithium resources in Mandya and Yadgiri districts, Karnataka.
Further, Preliminary surveys and limited subsurface exploration have been carried in Yadgiri district, Karnataka to identify and estimate the Lithium resources. AMD has established 1,600 tonnes (G3 stage) Lithium resources in Marlagalla area, Mandya district, Karnataka in a written reply to an unstarred question in Rajya Sabha today.
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Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.
The endorsement, announced Friday in a video showing Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple, comes as Harris builds momentum as their party’s likely nominee after President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid and endorse his second-in-command against Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump.
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The Odisha government on Friday announced a 10 per cent quota and five years of age relaxation for Agniveers in the state’s uninformed services. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi made the announcement before leaving for Delhi to attend the governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog on Saturday.
“Our soldiers are our pride. Agniveers, who are trained by our defence forces, are qualified to serve the nation in various security-related sectors,” he said.
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Israel’s Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, has said that relations between two nations are good on all fronts. He recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel in 2017 and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to India in 2018, calling the visits “game changer” for ties between the two nations. PM Modi travelled to Israel in July 2017 and it was the first time that an Indian PM visited Israel. Later in January 2018, Netanyahu arrived in India for a five-day visit.
PM Modi received him at the airport and the two leaders warmly greeted each other. In an exclusive interview with ANI, he called people-to-people ties the secret ingredient for relations between Israel and India. Gilon talked about Israelis visiting India after their military service ended. When asked about strengthening ties between India and Israel, Gilon said, “There is something, there is a secret ingredient that I did not fully understand.
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Indian solar module manufacturers such as Tata Power Solar, ReNew Photovoltaic and Avaada Electro have approached the government to get visa applications for Chinese engineers and technicians cleared as they scale up operations to meet the country’s ambitious renewable energy targets, sources said.
The three firms have since January sought government support to get ‘business visas’ for 36 Chinese professionals to aid their solar module manufacturing, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday said the state government would provide reservations for Agniveers in recruitments for police constables and forest guards, among other posts.
Talking to reporters on the state assembly premises, Mr Sai said Agniveers from Chhattisgarh would be given priority while recruiting police constables and forest and jail guards once they complete their service in the Indian Army.
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The Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, lauded the Indian Navy for successfully evacuating a Chinese mariner from a bulk carrier who was in critical condition.
Giving an update on the crew member, the Chinese envoy said he is undergoing follow-up treatment. “We highly appreciate the emergency medical rescue provided by the Indian Navy @indiannavy to a Chinese crew member. Now the Chinese citizen is undergoing follow-up treatment. People-First and Life-First are the common philosophy in China and India,” envoy Xu posted on X.
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