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The Indian Army is poised for a significant modernization leap with the development of Future Combat Vehicles (FRCVs). These next-generation tanks are slated to replace the ageing fleet of Soviet-era T-72 Main Battle Tanks, significantly bolstering India’s ground forces.
The current T-72 tanks, while serving the nation for over four decades, have reached the end of their operational lifespan. The FRCV program aims to address this critical gap by introducing technologically advanced tanks. The project is estimated to be worth a staggering Rs 57,000 crore.
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India’s quest for new submarines might hit a snag as the Navy officals are concerned over the extensive American technology integrated into the S-80 Plus submarines offered by Spanish shipyard Navantia. This comes under Project-75I, a tender seeking six new submarines for the Indian Navy.
Sources familiar with the discussions revealed to idrw.org that the Navy’s apprehension stems from the potential incompatibility between American technology and the promised Transfer of Technology (ToT) for the S-80 Plus.
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The Indian Army is gearing up for a technological leap in its logistics capabilities. By 2027, they aim to phase out mules and replace them with Robotic Mules This project signifies a significant shift towards automation and modernization in high-altitude transportation.
The Indian Army is seeking the expertise of private companies to develop these Robotic Mules. This initiative fosters collaboration between the public and private sectors, leveraging cutting-edge technology for military applications.
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GalaxEye, a space tech startup incubated at IIT Madras, has released another high-resolution image captured by India’s first Drone SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) system. This development follows their commitment to not only advance space-based technologies but also leverage them to empower users.
GalaxEye’s Drone SAR system is a pioneering achievement in Indian aerospace. Unlike traditional satellite imagery, SAR can capture high-resolution images even in adverse weather conditions, offering valuable insights regardless of cloud cover.
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As India ramps up defense spending in the face of heightened tensions with China and Pakistan, the ongoing war in Ukraine is serving as a crucial case study. Indian military strategists are keenly dissecting the conflict for insights into the future of warfare and how to best counter potential threats from its neighbors.
The war has underscored the growing importance of several key areas:
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The Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative has announced the winners of its DISC 8 (Defence Innovation Startup Challenge) program. The spotlight shines on Antsys Innovations, a company poised to revolutionize satellite antenna technology.
iDEX has recognized Antsys Innovations as the winner for its groundbreaking proposal. The company will develop a unique origami-based L/P band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) antenna specifically designed for small Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites.
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China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has generated a buzz of activity with its recent movement out of the fitting-out basin. This maneuver, coupled with reports suggesting imminent sea trials, has ignited interest in the operational timeline of this formidable warship.
The Fujian’s relocation from the fitting-out basin to a riverside pier signifies a crucial step towards its sea trials. During the fitting-out phase, the carrier undergoes extensive installations and testing of various systems. The move to the pier suggests that these processes might be nearing completion.
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North Korea raised eyebrows recently during a military parade showcasing a fleet of what appeared to be ordinary civilian vehicles. Upon closer inspection, however, these seemingly innocuous trucks, cement mixers, poultry houses, and tractors all concealed a far more menacing secret: missile launchers.
This parade served as a platform for North Korea to display its evolving military capabilities. The inclusion of disguised mobile launchers suggests a potential shift in North Korea’s missile deployment strategy. These camouflaged launchers enhance North Korea’s ability to disperse its military assets, potentially making them harder to detect and destroy in a pre-emptive strike.
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Australia expelled two Indian spies in 2020 for allegedly trying to “steal secrets” about sensitive defence projects and airport security, the Australian media reported on Tuesday. While The Australian and The Sydney Morning Herald said two Indian spies were booted out, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) did not mention any number.
There was no immediate comment from Indian officials on the Australian media reports. “Indian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia’s trade relationships,” the ABC report said.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Indian government’s approach on tackling terror has seen a sea change compared to what was followed during the Congress regime.
“During the Congress regime, the news headlines were of India handing over another dossier to Pakistan about terror activities. Some of our friends in media used to clap after any such dossier was sent,” Modi said at an election rally in Maharashtra’s Latur.
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If voted to office for a third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will completely eliminate Naxalism from the country within two years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Tuesday.
Amit Shah claimed the BJP and its NDA allies are winning at least 100 seats in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections (covering 190 constituencies) which have concluded and added “BJP’s chariot is moving towards achieving the target of 400-plus seats”.
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Shortly after assuming charge as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on Tuesday said the Navy should remain operationally ready at all times to deter potential adversaries in view of the emerging challenges in the maritime domain.
Admiral Tripathi, regarded as a communication and electronic warfare specialist, took the reins of the force following the retirement of incumbent R Hari Kumar after a career spanning four decades. An alumnus of the Sainik School Rewa, Admiral Tripathi was serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
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Amid a crackdown by security forces on Left Wing Extremism, at least 16 Naxals, including the two carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 13 lakh on their heads, surrendered in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday.
Among them, Arun Kadti (21) was a member of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion No. 1 of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), said Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav. Kadti, who carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head, was involved in the 2024 attack on security forces in Tekulagudem in Sukma in which three CRPF personnel were killed and 14 others injured, he said.
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At least 10 Maoists, including three female members, have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur Narayanpur-Kanker Border on Tuesday, officials said. According to the police, a joint party of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) jawans had left for a Maoist operation in Abujmarh of the Narayanpur and Kanker border area on Monday.
The encounter between Maoists and a joint security team of the DRG and the STF broke out in a forest at around 6 am today. “During the operation, an encounter took place between the police party and Maoists in the forest between the village Tekmeta and Kakur at 6 am on April 30. During the search of the incident site after the encounter, bodies of a total of 10 Maoist cadres including 3 female Maoists have been recovered, which are being identified,” it added.
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India ranked as the third-largest country globally for phishing attacks after the US and UK, with its technology sector facing nearly 33 per cent of all such strikes, marking it as the most targeted industry, according to a report.
The report by cybersecurity firm Zscaler showed a 60 per cent rise in global phishing attacks over the past year. The ThreatLabz 2024 Phishing Report gathered insights from 2 billion blocked phishing transactions between January and December 2023.
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