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The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is gearing up for a crucial study related to the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A. This project focuses on integrating the Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) onto the Mk1A variant.
The study will explore the feasibility of incorporating both single and twin ASRAAM configurations on the Tejas Mk1A. A crucial aspect of the study will involve conducting an ASE analysis for the proposed configurations. This analysis assesses the interaction between the aircraft’s structural flexibility and aerodynamic forces, ensuring safe and stable flight characteristics with the added weight and configuration changes of the ASRAAMs.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking a significant step towards self-reliance by seeking domestic manufacturers to produce spare parts for its fleet of Rafale fighter jets. This initiative involves collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and is expected to culminate in a meeting with the Chandigarh-based 3 Base Repair Depot (BRD) next month.
The IAF has identified a specific list of components crucial for ongoing maintenance. These parts are primarily those that require periodic replacement and are not mission-critical systems like engines or onboard computers. Additionally, some ancillary equipment that doesn’t directly impact core functionalities are also included.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued a Request for Technical and Commercial Proposal (RTCP) for a significant upgrade package for its Jaguar Darin-III fighter jets.
The IAF seeks a new missile to enhance the close-combat capabilities of the Jaguar with ‘Next-Generation Close Combat Missile’ NGCCM integration. NGCCM is a license-produced version of the MBDA ASRAAM air-to-air missile. While previous media reports have mentioned NGCCM integration with the Jaguar has been completed, this tender suggests either live-fire testing hasn’t been conducted or previous trials were limited to captive flights (missile mounted but not fired).
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India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken a significant step towards self-reliance in aeronautical technology. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), a branch of DRDO, has delivered the first batch of indigenously developed Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Modules to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
This handover marks a major milestone for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A program. HAL’s Lucknow division is already geared up for volume production of these units to fulfill the current order of 83 LCA Tejas Mk1A jets.
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India’s planned establishment of a dedicated “Rocket Force” (IRF) is a significant development with far-reaching implications for regional security. While ballistic missiles will undoubtedly play a central role, sub-sonic cruise missiles (SCMs) are poised to become another critical pillar of this new force.
Unlike ballistic missiles with high-arcing trajectories, SCMs skim the Earth’s surface, making them difficult to detect and intercept.
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Indian officials recently offered sweets to Philippines Marine Corps officers during the delivery of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system. This gesture, beyond mere hospitality, reflects a time-honored Indian tradition.
India has completed its first major defense equipment export with the delivery of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines. This USD 375 million deal strengthens the strategic partnership between the two nations.
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A recent study by a Chinese research team led by Xie Junwei suggests a breakthrough in radar detection technology. The study claims their method can increase the radar signature of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet by a staggering 60,000 times, potentially compromising its stealth capabilities.
The study asserts that this innovation allows Chinese radar systems to pinpoint the F-22’s real-time position with high accuracy. If true, this could significantly impact the F-22’s effectiveness, particularly given the long range of its air-to-air missiles and the need for a specific operational radius for ground attacks.
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In a recent revelation that has sparked international intrigue, the discovery of crashed Israeli missiles in Iraq has shed light on covert military operations and heightened tensions in the Middle East. The missiles in question have been identified as Rafael Sparrow Blue air-launched ballistic missiles, implicating Israel’s involvement in a significant airstrike against Iran. This development not only underscores the clandestine nature of regional conflicts but also raises questions about the extent of Israel’s military actions beyond its borders.
The Rafael Sparrow Blue missiles, is an Israeli medium-range air-launched ballistic missile produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The missile is currently used as a target missile to test the Arrow anti-ballistic missile system. However, their presence in Iraq suggests a different purpose altogether – one that involves offensive maneuvers against perceived threats in the region. These reports allege this points to Israeli F-16I Sufa fighter jets being involved in an airstrike targeting Iran. However, there are key inconsistencies that cast doubt on these claims.
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Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari has said the traditional boundaries of the land, sea, air, cyber and space domains are increasingly becoming “blurred”, bringing about a “paradigm shift” in war fighting.
In a recorded video address that was played at the inaugural session of the three-day Indian Defence Space Symposium here on Friday, the IAF chief also said in order to “maintain our strategic autonomy”, capabilities must be developed that would be necessary to “defend our interests in space”.
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The Indian ambassador to Austria, Shambhu Kumaran, joined the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday. Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, welcomed him and stressed that India is a key partner in all their initiatives.
Grossi further emphasised that India and the IAEA aim to strengthen our collaboration and maximise the potential of IAEA initiatives.
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Top commanders of the Indian armed forces and the DRDO chief on Thursday called for deeper collaboration between the government, industry, startups and end-users like the Indian Army and Navy to bolster the country’s space defence capabilities.
“I can say that there is enough space for everyone to grow. I wish that all the startups in the space domain graduate to become unicorns and then flourish as global partners in the times to come,” said General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, Indian Armed Forces, in a virtual address at the Indian DefSpace Symposium 2024 organised by the Indian Space Association (ISpA).
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The US has imposed sanctions against three Chinese companies and a Belarus-based firm for supplying missile-applicable items to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, the US Department of State said in a statement on Friday. The entities that have been sanctioned include three Chinese companies – Xi’an Longde Technology Development Company Limited, Tianjin Creative Source International Trade Co Ltd, and Granpect Company Limited, as well as the Belarus-based Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant.
“The Department of State is designating four entities pursuant to Section 1(a)(ii) of Executive Order 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. These entities have supplied missile-applicable items to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program, including its long-range missile program,” the statement read.
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InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of IndiGo, and US-based Archer Aviation will launch an all-electric air taxi service in India in 2026, that will carry passengers from Connaught Place in the national capital to Gurugram in Haryana in just 7 minutes. Archer Aviation will supply 200 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that can carry four passengers besides a pilot and operate just like helicopters but with lesser noise and better safety.
The 200 planes, each having 12 rotters, will cost around USD 1 billion.
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In a first, the Delhi Police personnel with weapons will be seen travelling in metro trains during emergency situations to avoid getting stuck in traffic jams and reach the spot sooner, officials said today.
According to officials, the Delhi Police has got the go-ahead on its proposal in a recent meeting with the DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Coorporation) and CISF (Central Industrial Security Force), which is deployed at the stations for security checks.
As of now, the Delhi Police personnel are not allowed to travel in metro with weapons.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday said it has seized a China-made drone near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar district along with a packet of 500 gm of heroin.
Acting on a tip off, the BSF troops carried out an extensive search operation in the suspected area. At about 4.45 p.m. on Friday, the troops successfully recovered one drone along with one packet of suspected heroin of 500 gm, the BSF Punjab Frontier said.
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