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India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is poised to become the world’s first 5.5th generation fighter jet, showcasing features that surpass those of current 5th generation aircraft. Developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the AMCA is classified as a 5.5th-generation aircraft due to its late entry into the program, allowing for the incorporation of advanced technologies.
One of the standout features of the AMCA MKII is its Remote Pilot capability. This innovative feature enables the aircraft to be controlled by a remote operator in the event of pilot injury or incapacitation, ensuring mission continuity and enhancing survivability. Additionally, the AMCA MKII will feature Electronic Pilot, an AI program that can take over basic piloting tasks, allowing the human pilot to focus on mission-critical areas.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is steadily progressing towards the completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its Next Generation Main Battle Tank (NGMBT) design, intended for the Indian Army’s Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program.
The NGMBT project has been making significant strides since its inception. After undergoing a preliminary design review (PDR) approximately three years ago, the DRDO has been diligently refining the design to meet the specific requirements outlined in the Army’s Request for Information (RFI) tender.
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The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a premier lab of India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has been expanding the capabilities of its Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT). Originally designed as an aerial target to simulate enemy aircraft for missile testing, Abhyas is now being developed into more versatile systems, including kamikaze drones and loitering munitions, with potential roles in Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) operations.
Initially developed as a cost-effective solution for training and missile target practice, Abhyas has a range of 100 km, can fly at speeds up to 0.5 Mach, and offers 45 minutes of endurance. However, ADE is now working on new variants that can transform Abhyas from a purely expendable target into a tactical platform capable of performing a variety of critical missions.
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The Bay of Bengal, a vast expanse of water nestled between India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, has long been recognized as a strategic asset for India’s maritime security. Its unique geographical features, coupled with its depth profile, make it an ideal sanctuary for India’s submarine fleet, especially its ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and attack submarines (SSNs).
One of the most significant advantages of the Bay of Bengal is its depth. Unlike other regions where the continental shelf extends far out into the ocean, the Bay of Bengal features a steep drop-off, allowing submarines to operate in deep waters without fear of detection. This depth profile provides a natural barrier against enemy surveillance and detection systems.
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Satellite imagery captured by independent cybersecurity researcher Shiv Cybersurg has revealed that Chinese J-11 fighter jets stationed at the Hotan Airbase in occupied East Turkestan (Xinjiang) have remained virtually motionless for at least three years. The images, shared on social media, have sparked discussions and speculation among Indian users.
The revelation that the J-11 jets have not been moved from their positions since 2021 and 2022 has raised questions about the Chinese military’s intentions. Some users have suggested that the jets might be dummy models, strategically placed to demonstrate the Chinese capability of operating advanced fighter jets from high-altitude airbases.
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The Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL) is spearheading a cutting-edge initiative to enhance electronic warfare (EW) capabilities by developing an advanced AI-based EW Data Analysis System (AI-EWDA). This system leverages machine learning and deep learning technologies to predict the identity of unknown emitters and provide countermeasure suggestions, marking a significant leap in India’s defense technology landscape.
The AI-EWDA system is designed to process and analyze data from multiple sensors to deliver comprehensive and precise information about potential electronic threats. Electronic warfare relies on detecting and analyzing various types of electromagnetic signals, such as radar emissions and communication signals, to identify enemy emitters and devise counter-strategies. However, this process has traditionally required significant manual intervention and expert analysis. DLRL’s new AI-EWDA system aims to automate and accelerate this process, transforming how EW operations are conducted.
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Admiral Arun Prakash, a retired Four-Star Admiral and former Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, has expressed his concerns regarding the practice of wearing shoulder rank badges, gorget collar tabs, and medal ribbons on camouflage fatigues. According to Admiral Prakash, this practice is “oxymoronic and tactically unsound” and should be reconsidered, especially in combat situations where camouflage is critical.
Admiral Prakash pointed out that elsewhere in the world, the use of traditional rank insignia on combat uniforms has been replaced by more discreet, monochrome badges. These are typically worn on the chest, making them less conspicuous in operational environments. His comments highlight the need for India’s armed forces to re-evaluate the current practice of displaying visible insignia on camouflage fatigues.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated India’s commitment for an early resolution of the conflict in Ukraine and the restoration of peace and stability in the region.
Modi, who is in New York on the last leg of his three-day visit to the US, met Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN’s landmark Summit of the Future on Monday.
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United States sees India as a “friend and partner” and not as a counterbalance to any other country, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said and emphasised that the two nations share the principles about borders and sovereignty and rule of law.
In an interview with ANI, Garcetti stressed that the US stood with India when there has been conflict on the border and that it supports India’s diplomatic interactions with China. He said the United States has a long history of ensuring that aggression should not be rewarded anywhere in the world.
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US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, on Monday, talked about the “close friendship” between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden and its role in the rapidly expanding ties between the two countries.
In an interview with ANI, Garcetti said PM Modi is the most pro-American Prime Minister they have seen in Indian history and President Biden is the most “pro-Indian president we’ve had in US history”.
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India has invited political and military opponents of Myanmar’s ruling junta to attend a seminar in New Delhi, sources said, a significant move by the South Asian power that has maintained ties with the top generals shunned by Western nations.
A civil war in Myanmar since its military unseated an elected civilian government in a February 2021 coup now risks destabilising India’s 1,650-km (1,025-mile) border with Myanmar, and some of its key infrastructure projects there.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the United Nations Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York and called for reforms in the global institutions and termed reforms the “key to relevance.”
He also called the African Union’s inclusion as a permanent member in the G20 an “important step” in this direction.
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Affirming support for the reformation of 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), 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.
“Reforming the UN Security Council to better represent the developing world and, more broadly, the world as it is today. The United States believes that this should include 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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for home after wrapping up his “successful and substantial” three-day visit to the US during which he attended the Quad Leaders’ meeting, an overwhelming Indian community event and addressed the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly.
He also held bilateral meetings on Sunday with his Japanese and Australian counterparts on the sidelines of the Quad Summit and exchanged views to deepen bilateral cooperation further for mutual benefits and the ‘peace, stability, and prosperity’ of the Indo-Pacific region.
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In a humanitarian gesture, India on Monday handed back a Pakistani national, who had inadvertently crossed the line of control (LoC) into the country in J&K’s Poonch district, officials said.
Officials said that Hassam Shahzad had been handed over to Pakistani officials by the army. The gate at Chakan-Da-Bagh was opened and the Indian Army handed over Shahzad, 34, son of Shahzad Ahmed Khan, a resident of Tetrinote in POK.
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