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India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is seeking the Indian Army’s approval to develop an unmanned ground combat vehicle (UGV) based on the country’s Arjun Mk 1A main battle tank.
The proposal, put forward in 2022 by DRDO’s Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), envisions a UGV leveraging the Arjun Mk 1A’s robust design and capabilities. This new unmanned platform would be specifically tailored for India’s harsh desert terrain along the western border, where the Arjun Mk 1A is currently deployed.
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The Indian Navy is evaluating a potential upgrade package for its fleet of 12 Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft. This upgrade, designated Increment 3 Block 2, promises significant improvements in the P-8I’s ability to detect, track, and engage even the most advanced submarines.
Boeing, the manufacturer of the P-8I, has reached out to several P-8 operators worldwide, including the Indian Navy, to promote this upgrade package. The focus lies on bolstering the aircraft’s capabilities for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).
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NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT) has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with the successful initial testing of its fixed-wing swarming UAV stack. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize aerial combat operations.
The core of NRT’s achievement lies in its MOSAIC intelligence suite. This suite empowers UAVs to conduct decentralized fused teaming missions. During the initial tests, various modules of the MOSAIC system were evaluated for their ability to create combat mass and achieve air-launched effects.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) finds itself at a critical juncture, strategically assessing its needs and capabilities amidst evolving regional security dynamics. In a recent statement, IAF officials emphasized the imperative of maintaining a fleet of 42 squadrons of manned fighter jets, underscoring the necessity to confront potential two-front threats effectively. While plans to procure Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs), and Loyal Wingman platforms are in motion, it is clear that these unmanned platforms cannot fully substitute manned fighter jets.
The IAF’s rationale for the requirement of 42 squadrons is rooted in the complex geopolitical landscape India finds itself in, with adversaries like China and Pakistan continuously modernizing their air capabilities. The ability to engage in simultaneous two-front warfare necessitates a robust and versatile fleet that can swiftly respond to threats across multiple theaters of operation.
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A captivating artist rendition by Kuntal Biswas of the LCA Tejas Trainer aircraft adorned in the vibrant colors of the Surya Kiran aerobatic team has set the internet abuzz. This artistic vision has sparked a fervent discussion among netizens, advocating for the adoption of the LCA Tejas Trainer for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) aerobatic team.
Currently, the Surya Kiran team, also known as SKAT, utilizes BAE Systems Hawk advanced jet trainers (AJT) for their awe-inspiring displays. However, SKAT faced a temporary disbandment due to a shortage of aircraft. Previously, the team used the HJT-16 Kiran aircraft, but these were withdrawn and returned to the IAF for pilot training purposes.
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Major General Saleh Mohammed bin Majren Al Ameri, Commander of Joint Operations for the United Arab Emirates, recently embarked on a visit to the People’s Republic of China. Accompanied by a delegation from the UAE Ministry of Defence, his trip began with a meeting in Beijing with General Chang Dingqiu, Commander of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
The discussions centered on strengthening military cooperation and joint efforts between the two nations. High-ranking officials from both countries’ defense ministries participated in the session, exploring avenues for further development in these areas.
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Chinese researchers are reportedly on the verge of a breakthrough in underwater propulsion technology. Their design for a laser-powered system promises silent, superfast submarines, potentially revolutionizing naval warfare.
According to a recent paper published in the Chinese academic journal Acta Optica Sinica, the design boasts remarkable efficiency. The system, dubbed “underwater fiber laser-induced plasma detonation wave propulsion,” can generate a thrust of nearly 70,000 newtons – close to the power of a commercial jet engine – using a mere 2 megawatts of laser energy.
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Pakistan business leaders in an interactive session with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged him to initiate trade talks with India to promote business and commerce which would greatly benefit the economy of the cash-strapped country.
Posing tough questions during an hour-long meeting at the Sindh CM House in Pakistan’s commercial capital on Wednesday, Karachi’s business community appreciated the prime minister’s determination to tackle economic issues but advised him to focus on bringing about political stability to “turn around” the economy.
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China today said it will talk only with the representatives of the Dalai Lama and not the officials of the Tibetan government in exile based in India but ruled out dialogue on the highest Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader’s long-pending demand for autonomy for his remote Himalayan homeland.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin was reacting to reports of the back-channel talks between the Tibetan government-in-exile and the Chinese government when he said China does not legitimise the Tibetan government-in-exile based in Dharamshala.
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Top officials of India and South Korea on Friday discussed developments in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to nuclear, chemical and biological domains.
India-Republic of Korea Consultations on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation were held in Seoul, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. “The two sides discussed developments in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to nuclear, chemical and biological domains, as well as regional non-proliferation issues, outer space security-related matters, conventional weapons, including AI in the military domain and multilateral export control regimes,” it said.
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India on Friday emphasised on the need to adopt a “zero-tolerance approach” towards terrorism in all its forms for prosperity and development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, officials said.
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane put forth New Delhi’s assertion in this regard as he participated in the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan. “During the meeting, a protocol was signed by the defence ministers of all SCO member states. A Joint Communique was issued after the meeting, in which the SCO defence ministers agreed, amongst other initiatives, to developing the idea of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, which is rooted in the ancient Indian philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’,” the defence ministers said in a statement.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) embarked on a transformative digital journey by integrating with the DigiLocker platform, a flagship initiative under the Digital India program, here on Friday. In a ceremonial event held at Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan, the IAF and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage DigiLocker’s secure and accessible document repository services.
This integration is expected to revolutionize the way critical service documents of IAF personnel, both serving and retired, are issued, accessed, and verified digitally. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, the IAF reaffirms its commitment to data security, operational efficiency, and seamless access to information.
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Indian Navy’s indigenous stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri participated in the Maritime Partnership Exercise with Royal Navy’s RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay, part of the UK Littoral Response Group South, the Indian Navy said.
The exercise, which took place on Thursday aimed to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation between the two nations, Exercise Highlights include Tactical manoeuvres, Boarding operations, Surface engagement against simulated asymmetric threats, Cross-deck visits, and Cross-deck helicopter operations.
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Two terrorists were killed and two army personnel got injured today as an encounter between terrorists and security forces continued for the second day in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said. The encounter began on Thursday at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the Sopore area of north Kashmir. After the night’s lull, a fresh exchange of firing took place on Friday morning, they said.
Two terrorists have been killed so far, according to the officials.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted Thaha Naseer, another accused in the 2022 ISIS-inspired Coimbatore car bomb blast case, an official statement said.
Naseer and his associates had conspired to wage war against the government of India and also to kill Indians in order to destabilise the country and create communal disharmony, it said.
Naseer is the 14th accused to be chargesheeted in the case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Explosive Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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