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General Electric (GE) Aerospace was caught by surprise when the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) placed an order for an additional 83 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets in 2021, necessitating the delivery of nearly 99 more F404-IN20 engines. The F404-IN20 is a variant of the F404 engine developed specifically for the Tejas Mk1 program, providing enhanced thrust and optimized performance for single-engine operations.
The F404-IN20 engine, producing 19,000 pounds of thrust (or 84kN of wet thrust), was custom-designed by GE Aerospace for the Tejas Mk1 program to meet India’s unique operational requirements. It delivers the highest wet thrust among all F404 variants, specifically catering to the demands of India’s indigenous fighter program. Initially, GE Aerospace provided around 75 F404 engines to India over the last two decades, which was seen as a slow pace of supply for the company.
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As Reported earlier by idrw.org, India is now considering a request from Armenia to supply the Pralay tactical ballistic missile. This development comes amidst heightened tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
idrw.org reported in June that Armenia had approached India seeking to procure the Pralay tactical ballistic missile to counter Azerbaijan’s acquisition of the Israeli LORA long-range surface-to-surface missile system. The LORA system was allegedly used by Azerbaijan against Armenia in October 2020 during a military conflict.
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Liquid Robotics, a Boeing company, and India-based Sagar Defence Engineering Private Limited have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and co-produce scaled Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) systems. This collaboration aims to strengthen maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region and promote defense cooperation between the United States and India.
The Wave Glider, Liquid Robotics’ flagship USV, is an ideal platform for this partnership due to its endurance, reliability, and adaptability. Powered by wave and solar energy, the Wave Glider can operate continuously for months, providing real-time data and communications for various applications.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set an ambitious target for its upcoming Chandrayaan-4 mission: to return 3-5 kilograms of lunar samples to Earth. If successful, this would surpass the current record held by China’s Chang’e 6 mission, which brought back 1.9 kilograms of lunar material.
Chandrayaan-4 is scheduled to be launched in 2027 with an approved cost of Rs 2,014 crore. The mission’s primary objective is to collect and return lunar samples to Earth for scientific analysis.
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Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO, of Dassault Aviation has said that In today’s complex global landscape, the aviation industry faces unprecedented challenges, including supply chain disruptions and the potential for sub-contractor inefficiencies. To mitigate these risks and ensure the continued success of our operations, Dassault Aviation is implementing a comprehensive strategy that involves both internal and external measures.
One of our key priorities is to strengthen our supply chain resilience. We are actively working to diversify our sourcing channels and explore alternative suppliers to reduce our reliance on any single vendor. Additionally, we are investing in advanced technologies and analytics to improve our supply chain visibility and optimize inventory management.
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Apollo Micro Systems Ltd has achieved a significant milestone in its defense manufacturing journey. The company has been shortlisted by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) under the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Transfer of Technology (ToT) related to the production of PRACHAND munition hardware.
PRACHAND is a potent anti-tank munition designed to deliver a full-width attack on enemy armor. The successful transfer of technology will empower Apollo Micro Systems to manufacture and supply PRACHAND munition hardware to the Indian Armed Forces. This development aligns with India’s strategic goal of self-sufficiency in defense equipment and technology.
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Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) has taken a significant stride towards self-reliance by indigenizing the production of Multi Cable Transit (MCT) Glands. This initiative not only boosts orders for Indian manufacturers but also saves valuable foreign exchange.
MCT Glands are essential components on warships, used to seal cable entries through bulkheads or deck heads. A typical warship requires approximately 950 MCT Glands of varying sizes. These glands consist of a metallic frame made from ST37 Grade steel and internal cable modules of different sizes fabricated from halogen-free material. They ensure gas-tight integrity up to 0.3 bar and water-tight integrity up to 4 bar, allowing cables of various sizes to pass through while maintaining a secure seal.
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Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said that he does not want to remain sandwiched between India and China. In an interview to Monocle magazine, Anura said that Sri Lanka does not want to get caught in the ongoing battle for dominance in the world.
He said, “We will neither participate in the race for dominance nor support any country involved in the race. Both the countries (India-China) are our good friends, I hope our partnership will be good in future.”
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Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md Touhid Hossain has said that Bangladesh’s interim government is making every effort possible for the protection of citizens in the country and added that the Hindus in Bangladesh are the citizens of the country.
On being asked what the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh is doing about the reported attacks on the minorities and Hindus in the country, he said, “Any violence that has taken place is being shown as violence against Hindus, this is not correct. I think Indian media needs to come out of this hyping up this issue. We are doing everything possible for the protection of our citizens, and Hindus in Bangladesh are our citizens, we are taking care of them.”
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Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that Indian Army working closely with government agencies and national initiatives is important to enhance India’s multi-domain capabilities. “Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi today highlighted India’s comprehensive approach towards building multi-domain capabilities for national security.
The Army chief outlined the Indian Army’s significant strides in enhancing preparedness across various domains, including space, cyber, information warfare, and land, and underscored the importance of synergy with other government agencies and national initiatives,” as per an official press release. Gen Dwivedi reflected on India’s rise as a global power, citing the nation’s leadership in various international forums and initiatives, such as the International Solar Alliance, the Global Biofuel Alliance, and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
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Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the railway administration is on alert for potential train sabotage bids and is holding talks with the administration and police in several states to prevent any untoward incident.
The central government treats security threats with the utmost seriousness and strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to sabotage trains, the railway minister told reporters at the Jaipur airport.
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Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Lt Gen J.P. Mathew on Tuesday said that developing countries want peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
“All stakeholders, especially the developing countries, want peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacifi region. International organisations undergoing much-needed reforms, flexible and dynamic councils could present solutions to deal with contemporary challenges,” said CISC Mathew while addressing the Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence conference titled ‘The Future Indo-Pacific: Building a Resilient and Interconnected Region’ in Hawaii, U.S.
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Affirming support for the reformation of the United Nations Security Council to better represent the developing world, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said that the United States has long endorsed permanent seats in the council for India, Japan and Germany.
Speaking at the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday (local time), Mr Blinken put forward the US’ idea of two permanent seats for Africa, one rotating seat for Small Island Developing States, and permanent representation for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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India has called for increasing international cooperation to fight the synthetic drug trade which has been used by terrorists against the country. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasised the need for enhanced operational cooperation, intelligence sharing, and stronger law enforcement collaboration to combat the synthetic drug trade.
He was speaking at the Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats that was hosted by US President Joe Biden. India has long been affected by the nexus between terrorist groups and narco-trafficking, EAM Jaishankar said.
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The Border Security Force on Tuesday said it has lodged a “strong protest” with its Bangladeshi counterpart, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), after its jawan was “abducted” by “miscreants” from the neighbouring country while patrolling the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal.
The jawan was handed back by the BGB following a flag meeting between the two sides, it said. The trooper was kidnapped by a group of 15-20 “illegal Bangladeshi miscreants” while he was undertaking a routine patrol near the Biral border in the Dinajpur area of West Bengal.
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