Monthly Archives: October 2024
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Recent media reports have suggested that the Indian Army has chosen not to deploy its Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters in high-altitude areas due to their limited performance in such regions. However, sources within the Indian Army have clarified to idrw.org that these reports are a misrepresentation of the facts. The Indian Army had never intended to use its Apache helicopters in high-altitude regions, as they were specifically procured to support Strike Corps operations in more suitable terrains.
The Apache AH-64 attack helicopters, globally recognized for their firepower and versatility, were purchased by the Indian Army with a clear operational focus. Contrary to media reports suggesting performance issues in high-altitude environments, Army officials have confirmed that the helicopters were never intended for such roles.
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Garuda Aerospace, a leading agritech startup based in Chennai, has announced its plans to concentrate on the development of swarm drones, tethered drones, and underwater drones. The company is also gearing up for the inauguration of its new Defence Drone Facility in Chennai.
The Defence Drone Facility, spanning 30,000 square feet, will be equipped with state-of-the-art design, manufacturing, and testing facilities. This facility, developed in partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and BEML Limited, will focus on indigenizing drone subsystem development and local production of critical components, such as motors, batteries, and transmitters.
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On the eve of the 92nd Indian Air Force Day, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, addressed the media in a comprehensive press conference highlighting the force’s future roadmap. The press interaction, held a few days before the annual celebrations on October 8, covered various aspects of the IAF’s modernization efforts, operational readiness, and long-term goals. One of the most significant announcements made by the Chief was the Indian Air Force’s ambition to achieve a fully indigenous inventory by 2047, coinciding with India’s centenary of independence.
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh emphasized the importance of indigenization in the IAF’s long-term strategy. “By 2047, we envision an Indian Air Force that operates with a fully indigenous inventory,” he said, reflecting the government’s broader Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision. He noted that achieving this goal would require continued collaboration between the IAF, Indian industry, and research institutions, but expressed confidence in India’s growing aerospace and defense capabilities.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is grappling with a dwindling number of fighting squadrons, a pressing concern that has been highlighted in recent years. However, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, the Chief of Air Staff, expressed optimism on Friday, asserting that the situation is not dire and that the promises made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) could help alleviate the shortage.
HAL, a state-owned defense company, has been tasked with producing the indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft to bolster the IAF’s fleet. Singh acknowledged that the development and production of the Tejas have faced delays, but he expressed confidence that HAL can meet its production targets.
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Defense Laboratory, Jodhpur (DLJ) has made significant strides in camouflage technology with the development of adaptive visual and thermal camouflage systems, as well as multi-spectral camouflage stickers. These innovative technologies aim to enhance the stealth capabilities of military vehicles by blending them seamlessly into their surrounding environments.
The adaptive camouflage systems developed by DLJ utilize advanced algorithms to generate visual color and thermal patterns dynamically onto vehicles, matching them with the specific background features of their deployment location. This dynamic adaptation ensures that the vehicle effectively merges with its surroundings, making it difficult to detect.
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Zen Technologies, a leading innovator in defense solutions, has unveiled a revolutionary range of remote-controlled weapon and surveillance systems designed to bolster national security and empower defense forces globally.
These state-of-the-art systems mark a significant leap in technological advancement, addressing emerging threats and offering robust support across diverse terrains and missions.
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IG Drones, a leading Odisha-based drone technology startup, has secured $1 million in its first round of funding. This significant investment will be primarily utilized to accelerate research and development efforts in the defense sector. The company also has ambitious plans to raise an additional $3 million within the next six months to further expand its operations both domestically and internationally.
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, the founder and CEO of IG Drones, emphasized the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation, research and development, talent acquisition, and global expansion. He expressed confidence in the company’s exponential growth trajectory, solidifying its position as a leader in drone technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
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New Yorkers woke up to a powerful appeal to the global community by the Hindu community in the US as American groups organised a huge airline banner, calling for urgent global action to stop the ongoing genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh.
According to media reports, the large banner flew over the Hudson River and circled the Statue of Liberty, a global symbol of human dignity, freedom, and equality. The 1971 genocide, as documented by U.S. Congress Resolution HR 1430 in 2022, claimed 2.8 million lives and saw at least 200,000 predominantly Hindu women raped, leaving an indelible mark on the region.
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India on Friday announced that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in mid-October.
The announcement was made by external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. The last Indian external affairs minister to visit Pakistan was Sushma Swaraj. She had travelled to Islamabad in December 2015 to attend a conference on Afghanistan.
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The 15th edition of the Aero India show, one of the largest of its kind, will be held between February 10 to February 14 in 2025 at Bengaluru’s Yelahanka Air Force station, officials said. Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL), the nodal agency that organizes defence events in the country, will organize the show this year.
The five-day event will witness the participation of leading Indian and foreign manufacturers, besides several delegations of friendly foreign countries.
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Top Army officer in Kashmir valley Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on Thursday said the Army would soon be “able to crack” encrypted handsets used by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters here, Lt Gen Ghai acknowledged that the ‘Ultra’ communication was giving secrecy to terror groups but he assured that the work is in progress.
“Ultra communication has various layers of encryption and while presently, it is affording them the secrecy that they want. “But I assure you that work is happening in that regard and soon we will be able to crack that encryption and I am hoping that will further dent the terrorist ecosystem network,” Lt Gen Ghai said in his last press conference as commander of valley-based XV Corps. He will soon take over as Director General of Military Operations.
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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is expected to visit India starting on October 7 as per sources. This will mark Muizzu’s first standalone bilateral visit to the country since assuming office last year.
Recently, on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Muizzu told ANI, that he is planning to visit India as soon as possible. He also praised the “very strong” bilateral relationship between the two countries.”
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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday discussed the potential for India-Pakistan trade via the Atari border. He remarked that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014, he made every effort to improve relations with Pakistan.
“When PM Modi came to power in 2014, he took every possible step to improve relations with Pakistan. Between 2014 and 2016, PM Modi did everything to enhance the relationship,” he said.
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Stating the security situation has shown significant improvement in Kashmir, the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-based sensitive 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday said there are currently around 80 active terrorists in Kashmir, marking the lowest figure in many years. He attributed the presence of militants to external forces—Pakistan—who keep the number at a critical threshold to maintain the ecosystem of terrorism in the region.
“The official number, as put out by the multi-agency centre, stands at approximately 80. This is the lowest it has been in several years,” the outgoing GoC Lt Gen Ghai said during a press conference at the headquarters of the Army’s 15 Corps in Srinagar. Lt General Ghai will be succeeded by Lt General Prashant Shrivastava on October 15.
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Two soldiers were injured in a mine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Kupwara district on Friday, officials said. The incident occurred at around 3 a.m. when the soldiers were on patrol along the LoC, and the injured soldiers were identified as a havaldar and a naik of 19 Sikh.
“The injured soldiers were immediately shifted to hospital for treatment. Doctors said both the injured soldiers are stable,” an official said.
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