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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been a key player in the defense capabilities of the nation, and its fleet of fighter aircraft plays a crucial role in maintaining air superiority. Recently, discussions have emerged regarding the choice of engine for the Su-30MKI modernization, with contrasting opinions on whether the IAF should opt for the AL-41F-1S, a more powerful variant of the Su-30MKI engine.

Vijainder K Thakur, a former IAF fighter pilot with extensive experience on the Marut HF-24 and Jaguar fighter aircraft, has expressed his viewpoint on this matter. Thakur emphasizes the significant extension of airframe life that would result from Su-30MKI modernization. However, he raises questions about the decision to stick with the older AL-31F engine over the AL-41F-1S, which he claims is more powerful, cost-effective, and fuel-efficient.

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Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Indian Navy, has provided a positive update on two major acquisition projects for the Indian Navy – the procurement of 26 Rafale fighter jets from France and the construction of three additional Scorpène submarines.

Admiral Kumar confirmed that the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has already approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale jets for the Navy. He clarified that while an official announcement may not be forthcoming immediately, price negotiations and contractual formalities are actively progressing.

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French aviation giant Dassault Aviation is reportedly in talks to acquire the stake held by Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence in their joint venture, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL). The joint venture operates a plant in Nagpur, which was established with the aim of expanding operations and manufacturing a complete Falcon business jet.

As per industry sources familiar with the matter, Dassault Aviation has initiated discussions with Reliance Defence to buy out their 51 percent stake in the joint venture. The move comes as further expansion of the Nagpur plant has been put on hold due to financial constraints and the inability to inject additional funds into the project.

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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG.

India and the United States are currently engaged in discussions regarding the development of a next-generation, long-range family of artillery precision-guided projectiles. The aim is to create munitions with enhanced lethality capable of defeating long-range targets. Both countries are exploring the possibility of developing multiple families of artillery projectiles that can be seamlessly used with existing 155mm artillery guns, requiring no modifications.

While specific details about the program have not been disclosed yet, concepts such as cannon-launched precision-guided munitions (PGMs) and Extended Range Hypervelocity Projectiles (HVP-ER) are being considered for potential joint ventures and subsequent production.

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The Indian indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant has begun trials of the Swadeshi Empresa developed Sprint Fire fighting bot, which detects the source of a fire and extinguishes it with a water/foam jet/spray, keeping humans safe.

PM Narendra Modi launched SPRINT as part of the AzadiKaAmritMahotsav during the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organization Seminar Swavlamban.

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