Monthly Archives: October 2024
SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
In response to emerging maritime threats and the evolving nature of warfare, the Indian Navy has called on private sector companies to collaborate in developing a Naval-Collaborative Combat Air Vehicle (N-CCAV). This initiative is aimed at addressing growing challenges posed by Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) capabilities and modern integrated air defense systems at sea. The Navy envisions the N-CCAV to complement its existing combat assets, provide cost-effective strike capabilities, and enhance operational flexibility in contested maritime environments.
In light of these challenges, the Indian Navy has expressed the urgent need to restore its counter-air and air-to-surface capabilities, particularly in the presence of high-end A2/AD threats. To address these gaps, the Navy seeks to develop Collaborative Combat Air Vehicles (CCAV), which will provide the following advantages:
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In response to the growing threat of drone swarms targeting vital installations, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has called on private sector companies to collaborate in the design and development of a multi-domain launch capable loitering aerial interceptor system. This innovative solution aims to counter swarm-drone attacks, one of the most pressing challenges in modern air defense. The system will feature autonomous, multi-drone swarms capable of neutralizing multiple airborne threats with a combination of hard and soft kill mechanisms.
The IAF recognizes that the use of drone swarms by adversaries has introduced a complex threat environment. Swarms are difficult to intercept using traditional methods due to their distributed nature, speed, and collaborative behavior. As such, the IAF’s vision is to develop an autonomous system that can intercept, engage, and neutralize multiple drones simultaneously.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking innovative solutions from private sector companies to design and develop a road-mobile tethered aerostat system with integrated radar and communication capabilities. The goal is to enhance low-level radar and communication coverage over a range of 80-120 kilometers, overcoming the limitations imposed by the radio line of sight. This advanced system will play a critical role in improving aerial object detection, tracking, and communication relay, especially in remote and challenging environments.
The increasing complexity of air defense and surveillance requires systems that can provide long-range radar coverage and effective communication at low altitudes. Traditional ground-based systems face limitations due to the curvature of the Earth and obstacles in the terrain, which affect the radio line of sight. The solution the IAF envisions is a tethered aerostat system—a portable, road-mobile technology that can elevate radars and communication equipment to heights of 2,000 to 5,000 feet above ground level (AGL), thereby expanding the line of sight and providing coverage over a much larger area.
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The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ambitious Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, aimed at procuring 114 advanced fighter jets, is set to face a long and complex journey, with the process expected to take nearly five years to materialize. Even if the IAF secures Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) and the Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by 2025, the path to contract finalization and delivery will be lengthy, influenced by a multitude of factors.
The MRFA program is critical to the IAF’s long-term modernization strategy. The IAF currently operates a mix of aircraft of varying ages and capabilities, and many of its older fleets, including the MiG-21, MiG-27, and early variants of the MiG-29, are approaching the end of their operational life. This has created an urgent need to induct new-generation fighter jets to maintain the IAF’s combat readiness and technological edge, especially as regional security dynamics evolve.
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Earlier this year, Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Forge, sent ripples through the Indian defense sector with a bold announcement: the company is developing a light tank under 25 tonnes. This move signifies a significant step towards self-reliance in India’s military hardware production.
The project has captured the imagination of defense enthusiasts, with a purported CAD image of the light tank circulating online. While the image’s authenticity remains unconfirmed, it offers a glimpse into the potential features of this innovative vehicle.
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AeroArc, a leading robotics company based in New Delhi, has successfully completed the delivery of 100 Robotic Mules to the Indian Army. These advanced ground robots are designed to enhance the capabilities of soldiers in a variety of operational environments.
The Robotic Mule is a versatile and durable platform that can navigate challenging terrains, including stairs, steep hills, rocks, and debris fields. Its IP-67 rating ensures ruggedness and reliability even in extreme weather conditions. The robot can operate effectively in temperatures ranging from -40 to +55 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for deployment in diverse geographical regions.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone in India’s aerospace industry with the successful development of indigenous high-pressure compressor (HPC) drums for aero engines. This breakthrough technology will reduce dependency on foreign suppliers and strengthen India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
HPC drums are critical components of aero engines, subjected to extreme stresses and temperatures during operation. Their timely replacement is essential for maintaining engine performance and safety. Traditionally, India has relied on foreign manufacturers for these high-value components.
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Indian and Italian Navy conduct Carrier Strike Groups Exercise off the West Coast of India. In a post on the social media platform X, the Spokesperson for Indian Navy shared that the Indian Navy and Italian Navy held a historic bilateral maritime engagement which started on October 1 and concluded on October 6. This was a historic engagement as it featured the maiden exercise by Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) from both navies. A CSG is a flexible naval force which can do operations in both confined waters or the open ocean, in all weather conditions and during all times of the day, thereby making it important for the navies.
The harbour phase of the engagement saw subject matter expert exchanges and other key professional interactions. The program also saw a Pre-Sail Planning Conference that included the participation of the Indian Air Force.
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd delivered INS Nirdeshak, the second in a series of four Survey Vessels (Large) being built by it, to the Indian Navy on Tuesday.
This is the 110th warship to be delivered by the defence shipyard to Indian maritime forces. INS Nirdeshak was launched by Sarbani Dasgupta, wife of Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, IN (Retd), the then Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, on May 26, 2022.
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On this day, Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, announced the development launch of the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that will complement the future Rafale F5 standard after 2030.
The announcement was made at a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the French Strategic Air Forces (FAS) at the Saint-Dizier air base, in the presence of General Jérôme Bellanger, Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force (AAE), and Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.
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A Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashed due to a technical fault in the mountainous region of Gadoon Amazai, in the village of Gandaf Bar Kali, Swabi. Both pilots successfully ejected using parachutes, but sustained minor injuries. They were immediately airlifted by an Air Force helicopter to the hospital.
It was reported that the Pakistan Air Force training aircraft was on a routine training flight on Tuesday, passing through the mountainous area of Gadoon Amazai in Swabi, when it suddenly encountered a technical issue and crashed into the hills of Gandaf Bar Kali.
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday sought the intervention of the Centre to stop a proposed auction of a “19th century horned Naga human skull” in the United Kingdom scheduled for Wednesday.
The auctioning of human remains deeply hurts the sentiments of the people, and it is an act of dehumanization and is considered as continued colonial violence upon the Naga people, Neiphiu Rio said in a letter to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.
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Fifteen Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan were airlifted and brought to Govindghat from Hemkund Sahib on Monday after they fell sick, police said. They were part of a group of more than 100 Sikh devotees from Pakistan on a pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrine situated at a height of about 16000 feet in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, they added.
Fifteen of them fell sick due to high altitude and fatigue after traversing a distance of 17 km on foot, police said. Police outpost in-charge Amandeep Singh arranged a helicopter for them by which they were brought to Govindghat, where they are receiving treatment at a hospital.
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A Bangladesh smuggler was killed in retaliatory action on Monday after he and his group infiltrated into border areas of Salpokar in Tripura, official sources said. The Bangladesh smugglers, armed with sharp weapons, tried to smuggle in contraband into India, they said. The group comprised 12 to 15 smugglers and the incident took place around 6 pm at Salpokar, Gokul Nagar, Tripura, the sources said.
The BSF personnel on duty spotted the infiltrators and called in other jawans when one of them was overpowered and attacked by the group, they said.
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Three personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) who took part in the anniversary parade fainted on the ground at IAF station Tambaram here on Tuesday, apparently due to exhaustion, a senior official said.
They were part of the contingent that had gathered on the parade ground for a march past, as part of the IAF’s 92nd anniversary celebrations. The three personnel swooned shortly after they assembled and were about to click the heels and march.
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