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Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the joint venture between India and Russia responsible for producing the Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles, is witnessing a surge in inquiries from African and Middle Eastern countries. The Western sanctions imposed on Russian arms manufacturers have created a lucrative opportunity for IRRPL to export its Made in India AK-203 assault rifles to these regions.
Recently, IRRPL successfully delivered 35,000 AK-203 rifles to the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone in the project. The production of these rifles in India is fully aligned with the government’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan (Self-Reliant India) initiatives. The project involves technology transfer and aims for 100% localization of AK-203 production.
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Tonbo Imaging, a leading manufacturer of advanced thermal imaging systems, is set to equip the Indian Army with its innovative Sarisa CLIPON Thermal Sight. The Sarisa, a cooled LWIR thermal imager designed specifically for the Konkurs launcher, will be inducted into the Indian Army next week.
The Sarisa CLIPON Thermal Sight offers a significant upgrade to the Konkurs launcher’s capabilities. Integrated with a high-performance cooled thermal imaging camera, it enables soldiers to lock onto stationary or moving targets before launching a missile. Operating in the LWIR spectral range, the Sarisa can detect, recognize, and identify threats at long ranges, even in challenging day-night and adverse weather conditions.
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A team of specialist mountaineers and engineers has successfully retrieved the Indian Air Force’s AH-64E Apache helicopter from the Khardung La region. The helicopter had made a precautionary landing during an operational sortie in April of this year.
The Boeing Apache helicopter made an emergency landing on April 4 at a location north of the Khardung La, a 18,380-foot-high pass. Both pilots were airlifted safely from the scene on the same day. However, the retrieval of the helicopter itself posed significant challenges due to the remote and high-altitude terrain.
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Zen Technologies, a leading player in the Indian defense industry, has adopted an IP-driven business model to differentiate itself from competitors. This approach, fueled by a childlike curiosity and a relentless pursuit of innovation, has enabled the company to develop cutting-edge technologies and secure a strong market position.
Ashok Atluri, the founder and managing director of Zen Technologies, believes that a childlike curiosity is essential for driving innovation in the defense industry. By approaching challenges with an open mind and a willingness to explore new possibilities, Zen Technologies has been able to develop unique solutions that address the evolving needs of the Indian armed forces.
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Nibe Limited, a leading Indian aerospace and defense company, has announced plans to launch a constellation of 23 military-grade intelligence satellites in India. The company aims to expand the constellation to 40 satellites in the long term.
These satellites will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including Optical, Infra-Red, and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). This combination will enable the satellites to provide high-resolution imagery and data for both military and civil applications.
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India is set to establish its first national security semiconductor fabrication plant, which will supply chips to the US armed forces, its allied militaries, and Indian defense forces. The fab, to be called Shakti, is scheduled to be operational in 2025.
The plant will focus on manufacturing infrared, gallium nitride, and silicon carbide semiconductors, and will be enabled by the India Semiconductor Mission and a strategic technology partnership between Bharat Semi, 3rdiTech, and the U.S. Space Force.
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Apollo Micro Systems Ltd has been selected as the Lowest Bidder (L1) for the supply of a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Kit to Munitions India Ltd. The project, valued at Rs 72.26 crore, aims to enhance the accuracy of the Pinaka rocket system, a free-flight artillery rocket developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE).
The Pinaka rocket system, while capable of delivering payloads over extended ranges, has previously faced limitations in terms of accuracy. By integrating a GNC kit, the system can now be transformed into a guided weapon, significantly improving its precision.
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Quad member countries’ ministers of commerce and industry are set to meet for the first time in the months ahead, and on the agenda will be critical topics such as semiconductor supply chains and emerging technologies, a White House official said on Monday.
“There was a memorandum of cooperation between Quad countries for the semiconductor supply chain contingency network. We also expect semiconductors and critical and emerging technology issues at large, to be a topic of discussion when quad Commerce and Industry ministers meet for the first time in the coming months,” National Security Council Director for Indo-Pacific Affairs Josh Rubin said.
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New York Police have arrested a Khalistani protester and stopped a group from breaching a designated “Free Speech Zone” in Nassau County. The police thwarted alleged attempts of the group trying to disrupt Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s community event in New York. After wrapping up a Quad Leader’s
Cops also removed provocative propaganda from the vicinity of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. They removed banners with sniper rifle scope with crosshairs locked on PM Modi’s face.
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Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar on Friday inaugurated a symposium in Ladakh to showcase latest technological advancements and innovations in defence and military applications.
Him Tech Symposium 2024, themed ‘Harnessing Defence Technology for High Altitude Areas’ has been organised by the Army in coordination with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), a defence official said.
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The BJP on Monday took a swipe at former J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah, wondering if he considered himself a “self-styled ambassador or a PRO” of the Pakistan government as he keeps calling for talks between India and the neighbouring country.
In a statement, BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh, who is party’s general secretary in-charge of the Union Territory, alleged that the National Conference (NC) leader advocated the cause of Pakistan more than the progress and development of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas here and expressed deep concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza, reaffirming India’s support for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
Modi is in New York on the second leg of his three-day US visit and met the leader on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session on Sunday. “Met President Mahmoud Abbas in New York.
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Three open-air gymnasiums and a number of tin sheet-covered bathing sheds for women have been created by a BSF battalion deployed in this frontier area of West Bengal to guard the India-Bangaldesh international boundary.
The facilities were created following the Union home ministry’s directive to the border forces to engage with the local population, with Home Minister Amit Shah saying these remote locations on the front are not the last but the first villages of the country, and organisations like the Border Security Force (BSF) should take all measures for the betterment of the lives of the citizens residing in these security-sensitive areas, a senior officer told PTI.
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The security forces and a group of terrorists on Monday briefly exchanged fire that triggered a gunfight in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar has entered the third day as 2 to 3 terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area where the cordon is laid by the joint team of security forces.
“The encounter that started on September 21 near the Danna Dhar forest area at Gurinal village of Chatroo has entered the third day as fresh contact was established in the morning,” official sources said. They said that the firing resumed and contact was established with brief exchange of firing.
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In line with the Government’s vision to establish 100 new Sainik Schools pan-India in partnership mode, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh formally inaugurated Sainik School, Jaipur in Rajasthan on September 23, 2024. Of the 100 schools, Ministry of Defence has approved 45 in collaboration with state governments, NGOs and private schools. Forty (40) of these schools have started operations, and Sainik School, Jaipur is among them.
In his address, the Raksha Mantri exuded confidence that the school will prove to be a boon to the patriotic youth of the state as proper guidance and necessary infrastructure will be provided to them to join the Armed Forces and serve the nation. “Rajasthan is a land of bravehearts like Maharana Pratap, Prithviraj Chauhan, Maharaj Surajmal and Sawai Jai Singh. These heroes are a motivation to the younger generation to join the military. This new Sainik school will provide a direction to them to serve their motherland,” he said.
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