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General Dimitrios Choupis, Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA), recently concluded an official visit to India at the invitation of his counterpart, General Anil Chauhan. The visit, which lasted until April 11, 2024, aimed to strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations.
While Indian media has speculated about the potential sale of BrahMos missiles, a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia, to Greece, several factors make this unlikely in the near future.
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India and Pakistan, South Asian neighbors with a long history of military tension, possess significant stockpiles of man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). Despite having a smaller overall military force, Pakistan boasts a surprisingly larger inventory of MANPADS missiles compared to India.
Pakistan has a history of indigenous production of MANPADS. They’ve been producing the Swedish RBS-70 since 1984, with a total assembly of 2180 units before production ceased in 2019. Pakistan also manufactures its own MANPADS variants. The Anza MkI and MkII, produced by Kahuta Research Laboratories, number 1100 and 2650 units respectively. These are essentially Chinese FN-6 missiles assembled domestically under license since 1987. Adding to this arsenal are 1997 units of the FN-6 itself, directly imported from China.
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India’s plan to lease a nuclear attack submarine from Russia appears to be facing potential cancellation, according to a report by Politico and comments from senior defense journalist Rahul Bedi.
In 2019, India signed a significant deal with Russia worth USD 3 billion. This agreement entailed the lease of another nuclear-powered attack submarine, designated Chakra III, for the Indian Navy. The terms of the deal stipulated delivery by 2025, bolstering India’s underwater deterrent capabilities.
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In a significant advancement of its military capabilities, India has successfully tested the Crystal Maze 2 Air-Launched Ballistic Missile (ALBM), marking a milestone in its quest for precision strike capabilities. The test, conducted from a Su-30 MKI fighter jet, took place in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, showcasing India’s growing prowess in aerial warfare.
The Crystal Maze 2, developed by Israel and known as ROCKS, represents a cutting-edge solution for precision strikes against high-value targets located up to 250 kilometers away. Its ability to operate effectively in GPS-denied environments and penetrate areas protected by sophisticated air defense systems makes it a formidable asset in modern warfare scenarios.
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As India’s military undergoes a modernization push, Pakistan is taking steps to keep pace, with a focus on acquiring advanced drones. Pakistan that as procured 10 CH-4 armed drones, is planning for the second batch of the same size. This move bolsters Pakistan’s drone fleet and signifies its intent to counter India’s growing aerial capabilities. The total cost of the deal is estimated to be around USD 24 million.
While details of the second batch are yet to be confirmed, As per idrw.org it might include another 10 CH-4 drones. These drones could potentially be equipped with a more powerful engine, the turbocharged four-stroke Lark HFE with 150 hp. This liquid-cooled engine boasts features like a high-pressure common-rail fuel system (HPCR) for efficient operation, full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) for improved performance, and a reliable 2,000-hour average time before overhaul rating.
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Hyderabad-based Vector Technics, a company specializing in innovative motor technology, has announced the global launch of its “eVector” counter-rotating motors today at Xponential, a leading trade show for unmanned systems in San Diego.
The unveiling of the “eVector” series represents a paradigm shift in the design and performance of propulsion systems for drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). By harnessing advanced engineering principles and cutting-edge electric motor technology, Vector Technics aims to revolutionize the capabilities of aerial platforms across various industries, including defense, surveillance, agriculture, and logistics.
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A remotely piloted aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Pithala village in Jaisalmer district, the IAF said on Thursday.
No damage to any personnel or property has been reported, the IAF said. “One Remotely Piloted Aircraft of the Indian Air Force met with an accident near Jaisalmer today during a routine training sortie,’ IAF said in a post on X.
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India is in talks with several countries seeking partnerships for technical help on lithium processing, said four sources familiar with the matter, to bolster its nascent lithium mining and electric vehicle industries and avoid relying on China.
Ministry of Mines began discussions with Australia and the United States last year, said the four sources, two from India’s government and two industry participants. The Indian government and some private companies have also sought help from Bolivia, Britain, Japan, and South Korea, said the sources, who did not wish to be identified as the discussions were not public.
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S. Somanath has said the essence of Chandrayaan-3 extends beyond a mere call to embrace space studies; it urges participation in the broader realms of engineering and science, fostering a dynamic scientific community.
Talking to the PTI here on Tuesday, Somanath highlighted the importance of cultivating a scientific pool that not only fuels space exploration but also explores diverse industrial avenues. He underscored that Chandrayaan-3’s significance lies in catalysing interest not only in space research but also in science and technology domains, attracting the younger generation by presenting the challenges and advancements in these fields.
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Tamil Nadu-based space startup, Space Zone India, led by Founder and CEO Anand Megalingam, is on the verge of a significant milestone in Indian space technology. The company, headquartered in Kelambakkam, Chennai, has developing RHUMI-1, This rocket, designed as a demonstrator, will carry three cube satellites and incorporates a reusable mechanism.
The hybrid propulsion system, utilizing both solid fuel and liquid oxidizer technologies, aims to reduce the cost of hybrid rocket operations while ensuring environmental safety.
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Today, the United States Air Force announced that Anduril has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Over the next phase, Anduril will design, manufacture, and test production-representative CCAs.
“There is no time to waste on business as usual. With the CCA program, Secretary Kendall and the Air Force have embraced a fast-moving, forward-looking approach to field autonomous systems at speed and scale,” said Brian Schimpf, CEO and Co-Founder. “We are honored to be selected for this unprecedented opportunity, which signals a demand for continued expansion of the defense industrial base. Anduril is proud to pave the way for other non-traditional defense companies to compete and deliver on large scale programs.”
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The Tibetan government-in-exile and China are holding back-channel talks, signalling signs of willingness by both sides to re-engage over a decade after the formal dialogue process hit a dead end in view of anti-China protests in Tibet and Beijing’s hardline approach towards the Buddhist region.
The Sikyong or political head of Tibet’s government-in-exile, Penpa Tsering, confirmed the holding of informal talks and said his interlocutor has been dealing with “people in Beijing” but there is no immediate expectation of a forward movement.
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Captain Saurabh Vashisht, one of the eight imprisoned Indian Navy personnel released by Qatar following India’s diplomatic efforts, and his father have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convey their heartfelt thanks and laud his leadership.
Vashisht said his heart is brimming with appreciation and reverence, as he praised Modi for his unwavering support and tireless efforts during one of the most challenging phases of his life, officials noted on Wednesday.
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) constable was killed and another policeman injured due to an accidental discharge of a firearm in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district, officials said on Thursday.
The incident took place at around 11 pm on Wednesday when a joint team of the DRG and Bastar Fighter, both units of state police, was out on an anti-Maoist operation in Barsoor police station limits, a statement issued by the police said.
Acting on input about the presence of armed Maoists in Handawada and Hitawada villages along the Dantewada-Narayanpur districts border, the security personnel had launched the operation, it said.
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A one-of-a-kind Army establishment in Pune, the Institute of National Integration (INI), trains religious teachers from different faiths who serve with Army units and formations across the country. This unique training institute has been training religious teachers in various aspects of junior leadership by exposing them to the spiritual, philosophical and psychological facets of religion and training them to be mentors and counsellors for the soldiers of the Indian Army.
They also perform the multidimensional role of Yoga instructors, psychological gatekeepers, mitigators of lifestyle diseases, experts of resource optimisation, and promoters of national integration and religious harmony.
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