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In a significant leap forward for India’s defense capabilities, the Netra Mk-II Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system has embarked on a crucial phase of its development journey. As the program progresses toward achieving its fully operational configuration, the commencement of secondary sensor trials marks a pivotal milestone that promises to enhance India’s surveillance and situational awareness capabilities.

The Netra Mk-II AEW&C system, designed to be mounted on ex-Air India Airbus A321 platforms, holds immense promise for bolstering the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capabilities in airborne surveillance and command and control operations. With its advanced technological features and cutting-edge sensors, this system is set to play a crucial role in strengthening India’s defense infrastructure and safeguarding its territorial integrity.

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In a significant stride towards bolstering the domestic drone startup ecosystem, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken a visionary step by awarding a groundbreaking contract valued at nearly Rs. 300 Crore to Veda Aeronautics. This pivotal award comes under the umbrella of the IAF’s pioneering Mehar Baba Swarm Drone Competition, aimed at fostering indigenous innovation and technological advancement in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

At the heart of this landmark contract is Veda Aeronautics’ innovative fixed-wing UAV, a cutting-edge creation that holds immense promise for various applications within the defense sector. Designed to meet the unique demands of the modern battlefield, these drones boast a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 40 kg, rendering them versatile assets with a multitude of capabilities.

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India’s quest for a formidable fleet of 114 fighter jets under the Medium Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender has taken an intriguing twist, with the United Kingdom emerging as a potential frontrunner to lead the Eurofighter Typhoon campaign in the country.

This comes on the heels of a recent fiasco involving Saudi Arabia, where Germany, one of the partner countries in the Eurofighter Typhoon program, suspended arms sales to the nation. The decision was prompted by the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi within the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018. Germany’s firm stance in halting arms sales and subsequently canceling Saudi Arabia’s plans to procure additional Eurofighter Typhoon jets has reshaped the dynamics of the consortium.