SOURCE: AFI WITH IDRW.ORG TEAM

Recent reports claiming the Akash missile failed to intercept a drone target during the Vayu Shakti exercise have been proven inaccurate. Evidence suggests the missile successfully engaged the target, highlighting its capabilities against challenging targets.

The exercise simulated a scenario where the Akash missile needed to intercept a drone with a low reaction time and minimal radar signature. These features present a difficult challenge for missile systems.

SOURCE: AFI WITH IDRW.ORG TEAM

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) mighty Tejas “Flying Bullets” squadron made a grand entrance at INS Dega in Visakhapatnam, marking their arrival for MILAN24, a multinational maritime exercise hosted by the Indian Navy’s Sunrise Command.

The thunderous roar of the Tejas fighter jets as they landed at the naval base resonated with a powerful message: the Indian armed forces, air and sea, stand united in strength and capability. This iconic moment embodies the unwavering synergy and collaboration that binds these two vital branches of the Indian defense system.

SOURCE: PIB

Nothing succeeds like success. And the success always motivate one to achieve even more better and higher results. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is definitely proceeding on this path having increased its payload capacity using its heavy rocket GSLV from the initial 1,500 kg to 2,274 kg as on date, and is is aiming to launch satellites with heavier weight in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

And in this direction, ISRO has embarked on a mission to develop next gen rocket that would carry payloads up to 10 tonnes with private industry participation and the process of developing the new rocket has commenced. Buoyed by the success of Saturday’s GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS mission that launched the thus far one of the heaviest payload which was precisely injected into the GTO using its heavy vehicle GSLV, the Space Agency is further aiming for greater heights for launching satellites with ten tonne capacity.

SOURCE: AFI WITH IDRW.ORG TEAM

In a ceremony brimming with pride and partnership, the Indian Navy’s Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, FOC-in-C, ENC, handed over the MCGS Victory to Mr. Anil Kumar Sing Dip, Commissioner of Police, Mauritius Police Force, on Monday. This marked the successful completion of the ship’s maiden refit at Naval Dockyard (Vizag) in Andhra Pradesh.

More than just a handover, the ceremony at Visakhapatnam served as a powerful symbol of the strong bond and cooperation between the Indian and Mauritian forces. The MCGS Victory, designed and constructed by M/s Goa Shipyard Ltd, was originally delivered to the Mauritius Coast Guard in September 2016.

SOURCE: AFI WITH IDRW.ORG TEAM

News of a planned missile test launch from the Junput coast in East Medinipur district, West Bengal, has sparked mixed reactions among local communities and stakeholders. While the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) views this as a crucial step in enhancing coastal security and surveillance, concerns regarding potential impacts on tourism and livelihoods are also being voiced.

Central defense agencies see the coastal areas of West Bengal as strategically important and are investing in boosting security measures. The proposed missile test launch pad is seen as a part of this initiative. Proponents argue that such facilities are necessary to deter potential threats and strengthen national security.

SOURCE: ANI

Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Monday praised the role of Indian industry in achieving self-reliance in Defence sector by 2047 at the inauguration of the manufacturing plant of Nibe Defence and Aerospace Limited in Maharashtra’s Pune.

Nibe Industries is one of the leading medium- and small enterprise firms working in the defence sector. They have been working on multiple projects, including canisters for vertical missile launchers, road-mobile launchers for missile systems, and launchers for Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems.

SOURCE: PIB

After arriving at Singapore on 12 February 2024, the Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted its first practice display on 18 February 2024. The team is operating from the Changi airbase of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The Singapore Airshow is scheduled to commence on 20 February 2024. The airshow features a variety of display teams from all across the globe. The show also features leading aircraft and system manufacturers and operators showcasing their products.

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv), which the Sarang team operates, is featuring in the show for the very first time. However, the first international display for the Sarang team also happened to be at Singapore for the Asian Aerospace Airshow at Changi Exhibition Center in 2004.

SOURCE: PTI

The number of telecom towers along the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) has been increased in recent times with an aim to aid terrorists and their associates in infiltration activities, officials said here. Terror groups have been using highly encrypted YSMS services, a technology that merges smart-phones and radio sets for covert communication purposes, the officials said after a study of the pattern of infiltration bids and recent terror attacks, particularly in the south of the Pir Panjal range in the Jammu region. 

With this technology, a handler of a terror outfit in PoK is connected with the infiltrating group and its reception party in the Jammu region on a telecom network used across the LoC. This is done to avoid detection by the army or the BSF, which guard the borders with Pakistan. 

SOURCE: PTI

Describing Chinese-owned app TikTok as dangerous, Republican presidential aspirant Nikki Haley has said that when countries like India and Nepal have banned this social media platform, the US cannot be the last nation to do the same.

What everybody needs to know is China is controlling all of that, Haley, the Indian-American former US Ambassador to the UN, said during a Fox News town hall. “If you want to know how it affects you, just imagine by having that app on your phone, China can now see your finances, they can now see who your contacts are. They can see what you click on, why you click on it and how it affects you. They can impact what you see. And they can impact what you hear. That is the dangerous part of TikTok,” Haley, 52, said on Sunday.

SOURCE: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Armenia Government

On February 18, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Minister of External Affairs of India.

The interlocutors discussed issues on the agenda of bilateral partnership. The high-level political dialogue was commended, as well as the willingness to deepen cooperation in various fields through joint efforts.

SOURCE: PTI

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday assumed charge as the Vice Chief of Army Staff, replacing Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar. Lt Gen Dwivedi was serving as the Northern Army Commander in his previous assignment. Lt Gen Kumar has been appointed as General-Officer-Commanding of Udhampur-based Northern Command.

Lt Gen Dwivedi is the front-runner to become the Army Chief when incumbent General Manoj Pande retires on May 31.

SOURCE: PTI

Several electronic gadgets were recovered from the cells of National Security Act (NSA) detenues at Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam on Saturday. Among the detenues are 10 members of the radical group ‘Waris Punjab De’ (WPD), a pro-Khalistani outfit, including its chief Amritpal and one of his uncles.

They have been jailed since March 19 last year, following their arrests under the NSA from various parts of Punjab during a crackdown on the outfit. Director General of Police GP Singh revealed that a search of the premises was conducted by jail staff based on intelligence indicating unauthorised activities.

SOURCE: IANS

Security forces were on maximum alert on Monday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 20 visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Security forces have set up checkpoints at all entry and exit points in Srinagar and Jammu. Random checking of vehicles, frisking of occupants and scanning of luggage etc has been increased ahead of the VVIP visit.

The special focus of the security forces is on the Valley and border areas in order to prevent any disruptive terrorist activities during the Prime Minister’s visit.

SOURCE: AFI WITH IDRW.ORG

According to Gabriel Honrada, a Moscow-based Russian government scholar, India’s recent plans to test a new submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM) are driven by concerns about growing military advancements in China and Pakistan.

This new missile system, if successful, would add a critical “underwater leg” to India’s existing land-based nuclear arsenal. It is designed to be integrated with both indigenously-built conventional submarines under Project 75 India and the French-designed Kalvari-class submarines.

SOURCE: AFI

Indonesia’s Defense Minister, Prabowo Subianto, is widely considered a frontrunner in the upcoming presidential election. With his sights set on the highest office, Subianto has expressed keen interest in forging closer ties with India, including potential arms deals.

Subianto has consistently emphasized the importance of strengthening Indonesia’s foreign policy, placing particular emphasis on India as a strategic partner. This aligns with his vision of “Ekonomi Pancasila,” an economic ideology that blends elements of capitalism and socialism while seeking greater independence for Indonesia. He believes India’s economic and military might can play a crucial role in achieving this goal.