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JSR Dynamics Pvt Ltd (JSR), a burgeoning startup headquartered in Nagpur, has unveiled its latest innovations in collaboration with the esteemed Defense PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) at Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo. The company showcased the Khagantak 306 and 243 long-range glide bombs, representing a significant leap forward in India’s indigenous defense capabilities.

JSR officials, in an exclusive conversation with idrw.org, shed light on the groundbreaking features of these cutting-edge munitions. The Khagantak 306 emerges as a formidable long-range glide bomb, boasting an impressive operational range of 175 kilometers. Meanwhile, its counterpart, the Khagantak 243, offers a substantial reach with a range extending up to 144 kilometers. Both glide bombs exhibit exceptional glide ratios exceeding 12, enabling enhanced precision and maneuverability during deployment.

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L&T Defence, a leading Indian private-sector defense organization, showcased its TEER (Maneuverable Recoverable Aerial Target) at the recent Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo. This indigenously designed and developed platform serves as a target for air defense weapon system practice.

TEER boasts of being entirely designed and developed within India. It is equipped with various onboard payloads to enhance training efficacy, including:

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is accelerating the development of the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), a medium-lift aircraft designed for diverse military roles. C.B. Ananthakrishnan, Chairman and Managing Director of HAL, confirmed this initiative, emphasizing the current design stage and ongoing efforts to secure partnerships.

Recognizing the tight timeline, Ananthakrishnan acknowledges the need for a non-conventional approach. HAL is actively pursuing business model development and strategic tie-ups with various suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to expedite the program’s progress.

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India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A faces stiff competition from the Saab Gripen-E in the race to secure a fighter jet contract with the Philippines. While the Tejas offers a cost-effective option, the Gripen-E boasts superior performance capabilities, presenting a complex choice for the Philippines.

The Tejas Mk1A emerges as a more economical option, with a flyaway cost of approximately $43 million per unit compared to the Gripen-E’s $85 million price tag. This significant price difference makes the Tejas an attractive proposition for the Philippines, considering budgetary constraints.

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Zeusnumerix, an Indian defence technology company, has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of its GPS-guided mortar and artillery kits. These innovative kits have the potential to revolutionize the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities, offering greater precision, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

The key feature of these kits lies in their ability to retrofit existing 81mm mortar shells and 155mm artillery shells, transforming them into precision-guided munitions (PGMs). This eliminates the need for entirely new shells, significantly reducing costs and leveraging existing stockpiles.

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India’s defence establishment is gearing up to bolster its cruise missile capabilities, with both the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army playing crucial roles. This move comes amid growing strategic requirements and the evolving international security landscape.

The DRDO plans to conduct fresh trials of the Subsonic Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) for the Indian Navy. This indigenous missile system will enhance the Navy’s offensive capabilities and strengthen its deterrence posture.

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcased the first-ever Mahindra Mahindra-developed Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) variant of the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) at the Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024.

Speaking to idrw.org, DRDO officials revealed that the Mahindra WhAP variant incorporates valuable feedback received from the Indian Army. This “second-generation” WhAP boasts of several improvements over earlier iterations developed by Tata Advanced Systems.

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The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) innovative Surface Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) system has garnered significant interest from various countries, according to IAF officials at the MSME Defence Exposition in Pune.

SAMAR is a unique air defense system developed by the IAF to utilize its stock of aging Russian-origin R-73 and R-27 air-to-air missiles (AAMs) that are no longer deemed fit for deployment on fighter jets. By repurposing these missiles, SAMAR offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution for bolstering air defense capabilities.

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Lockheed Martin, a leading global aerospace and defense company, has expressed its intention to select a local partner for its C-130J offer to the Indian Air Force (IAF) under the Make in India initiative.

Nicholas Smythe, Lockheed Martin’s head of international business development for the tactical airlifter, confirmed the company’s commitment to partnering with an Indian entity. This partnership aligns with the Indian government’s “Make in India” program, which aims to promote domestic manufacturing and self-reliance in the defense sector.

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JSR Dynamics Private Limited, a Nagpur-based company specializing in airborne guided weapons, has unveiled a miniature ground-launched missile drone decoy designed to revolutionize air defense training and countermeasures. This innovative system boasts a powerful 150kgf turbojet engine, a range of 300km, and advanced capabilities that mimic real fighter jets.

150kgf turbojet engine provides exceptional speed and maneuverability, making the decoy a realistic target for air defense systems.  The extended range allows for more complex training scenarios and countermeasure deployments over larger distances.

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The Indian Army’s ambitious plans to replace its T-72 tanks with 1,700 Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) have ignited debate, particularly around the weight limit of 55 tons (+/- 5%). Indian Army plans to issue an RFP for the Next-Generation Main Battle Tanks later this year, but Defence analyst Ranesh Rajan believes this restriction could limit potential offers from foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Rajan argues that the 55-ton limit excludes most recently developed tanks from Europe and the US, potentially leaving the field open only to the Russian T-14 Armata, South Korean company Hyundai Rotem developed the K2 Black Panther, Type 10 developed by Japan and DRDO’s design.

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Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), India’s leading producer of missiles, is in talks with a Sukhoi-30 operator country to potentially export its indigenously developed Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM). This news marks a significant milestone for India’s defence export ambitions and highlights the growing capabilities of its domestic aerospace industry.

Developed by DRDO and manufactured by BDL, Astra has been lauded as a superior alternative to the widely used Russian R-77 BVRAAM. With its extended range and advanced counter-electronic measures (ECM) resistance, Astra offers improved aerial combat capabilities.

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The Indian Air Force (IAF), in partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is embarking on a significant upgrade of its Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets.

This ambitious program signifies a major stride towards achieving self-reliance in defence technology, aiming to equip the aircraft with advanced Indian-made systems to bolster its overall capabilities.

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In a significant development aimed at bolstering India’s air defence capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has greenlit a multimillion-dollar project for the acquisition of advanced engines and the extension of service life for its fleet of MiG-29 frontline fighter jets. This strategic initiative involves collaboration between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russian partners.

The approved deal, valued at approximately Rs 5,300 crore, will see the production of new advanced engines for the existing MiG-29UPG fighters in the IAF fleet.

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India’s upcoming “Tarang Shakti-2024,” its first-ever multinational air exercise, is set to witness a fascinating rematch between two of the world’s most advanced fighter jets: the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Rafale. This exercise, scheduled for August 2024, will see participation from prominent air forces, including Germany, France, Italy, and the United States.

Both Germany and France have confirmed their participation in Tarang Shakti-2024, bringing their respective Eurofighter Typhoon and Rafale jets to Indian skies. This is significant as both aircraft are currently vying for a major deal with the IAF under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, which seeks to acquire 114 fighter jets.

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