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Recent reports suggest a potential upgrade for India’s indigenously developed 5th generation fighter jet, the AMCA. According to a report by ANI, the AMCA’s Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) may be increased to 27 tons, exceeding the 25 tons previously confirmed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) a few years ago.
The ADA had earlier outlined the AMCA’s characteristics, including a 25-ton MTOW with a 12-ton empty weight. The aircraft’s internal fuel capacity was projected to be 6.5 tons, with an additional 1.5 tons allocated for internal weapons in stealth configuration. This configuration would maintain a 20-ton MTOW, with the remaining 5 tons available for additional external weaponry in non-stealth mode.
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In a significant development, Armenia is seeking India’s assistance to upgrade its small fleet of Russian-built Su-30SM fighter jets. The move comes on the heels of Armenia’s growing defense ties with India, having recently ordered rocket systems, artillery guns, and weapon locating radars from the country. The upgrade is expected to involve modernizing the aircraft’s avionics, electronic warfare (EW) suites, and weapons, with the collaboration of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Colonel Hovhannes Vardanyan, who leads Armenia’s Air Force Department, confirmed the country’s interest in upgrading its Su-30SM fighters with the help of HAL, citing the Indian aerospace giant’s considerable expertise. “We are looking at modernizing our Su-30s with the help of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as it has a lot of expertise in the field,” Vardanyan stated.
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The Indian Navy officals have clarified that it will proceed with the construction of two nuclear attack submarines under Project 77, but the ultimate aim is to have a fleet of six nuclear attack submarines to keep them technological advances and make improvements on each block as per feedback.
Initiated in 2015, Project 77 aimed to develop and build six advanced nuclear attack submarines in three phases with each phase will see development of two nuclear attack submarines each at a time. Once the first two submarines are inducted, the next two will go into production with advancements planned in the next batch.
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Nautical Wings Aerospace, a pioneering company in electric propulsion technology for the aviation industry, has successfully raised its pre-Series A funding round from Venture Catalysts and 1Crowd. The undisclosed amount will be utilized to fuel the company’s growth and accelerate its mission to revolutionize the aviation sector.
The fresh capital infusion will enable Nautical Wings Aerospace to expand its research and development efforts, assemble a team of skilled engineers, and scale its operations to meet the increasing global demand for electric propulsion solutions in aviation.
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The Krushna Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), developed by Jaipur-based Club First Robotics, has emerged as a game-changing asset for the Indian Army in providing combat fire support. Designed with advanced features and tailored for military use, the Krushna UGV is a robust, versatile, and powerful platform that plays a critical role in modern warfare scenarios. The vehicle’s “Make in India” status further enhances its importance, showcasing India’s ability to design and produce indigenous defense technology.
The Krushna UGV is packed with impressive features that ensure its effectiveness in combat support roles. It is particularly well-suited for operating in rugged terrains and difficult combat environments, offering both agility and power. Some of the most notable features include:
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A piece of India’s aviation history has been preserved for public display. An iconic MiG-21 fighter jet, painted in its original camouflaged livery, has been installed near Chandigarh. The aircraft, which once belonged to Squadron No. 26, is a MiG-21 Bis variant equipped with a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) on its tail fin.
The MiG-21, affectionately known as the “Fishbed,” was a mainstay of the Indian Air Force for decades. Its versatility, speed, and maneuverability made it a formidable adversary in the skies. This particular MiG-21 Bis likely served during the late 20th century, a time when the aircraft played a crucial role in India’s defense.
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TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has announced plans to establish an Aircraft Modification, Conversion, Completion, and MRO Project. This ambitious project aims to provide a comprehensive range of services for both commercial and defense customers, including aircraft completions, modifications, conversions, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).
The scope of the project extends to various aspects of aircraft maintenance, encompassing activities under Part 145 of a suitable airworthiness authority. This includes subsystem testing, repairs, engine testing, ground power runs, and the installation of aircraft systems such as APUs (Auxiliary Power Units) and landing gear.
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A 22-year-old youth from Telangana, who was unwittingly recruited into the Russian army and left stranded at the Russia-Ukraine border for months, expressed his gratitude to the Centre on Saturday for facilitating his return to the country.
“I still cannot believe that I have returned home. The horrific scenes of the ongoing war are still fresh in my mind…” said Mohammed Sufiyan, who returned home safely on Friday night after working as a support staff for the Russian army in its war with Ukraine.
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Washington called on Thursday for two new permanent seats on the UN Security Council for African nations, alongside a rotating seat for island states — but insisted they not have a veto.
The proposals would transform the 15-member top body of the global organisation which has been largely unchanged for decades and is mired in dysfunction and disagreements between existing permanent members.
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The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of India in its current form makes it “very difficult” for NGOs to receive donations from people around the world, a senior Democratic lawmaker has said.
“India has a law called the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act that was amended in 2010 and has been amended again in 2020 that makes it very difficult for NGOs operating in India to receive donations from people around the world,” US Senator Time Kaine said during a Congressional hearing on ‘Anti-NGO Laws and Other Tools of Democratic Repression’ organised by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing his first poll rally in J&K ahead of the coming elections, on Saturday cited his government’s efforts to bring peace and development to the troubled region as he lashed out against the “most corrupt” Congress and the other dynastic parties like the NC and the PDP, who had “sinned” against the people by depriving them of their rights and allowed terrorism to flourish.
In his address at the rally in Doda district, the PM said, “The Congress is the most dishonest and misleading political party in the country. And its ‘Royal Family’ (the Gandhis) is the most corrupt political family of the country.”
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A case has been filed against 59 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on charge of attempting to murder a student during an anti-government protest in Dinajpur on August 4.
Fahim Faisal, 22, a resident of Rajbati area in Dinajpur, filed the case at Kotwali police station on Friday, claiming he was shot and injured during the demonstration, The Daily Star reported. Officer-in-Charge of the police station Farid Hossain confirmed the development to The Daily Star on Saturday.
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Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Saturday said that there is a mutual understanding between India and Bangladesh and agreements signed between the two countries for river transportation will be honoured.
Operations along the Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR) were underway as usual with both countries remaining in talks via diplomatic channels, Sonowal said while speaking at ‘The Assam Tribune-Dialogue 2024’ here.
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Four dreaded militants have been arrested in Manipur and Assam in two separate operations, an official said on Saturday, adding a huge cache of arms was also recovered during searches by security forces in the unrest-struck northeastern state of Manipur.
According to Defence sources, the Assam Rifles troopers, based on specific intelligence regarding the movement of militants along the India-Myanmar border, launched an operation in Tengnoupal district. “The troops spotted the movement of some individuals in the jungle. The team closed swiftly and cut off an escape, leading to the apprehension of three PLA (People’s Liberation Army) cadres. The extremists were handed over to Pallel Police station in Manipur for further legal proceedings,” a source said.
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Alert troops of the army foiled an infiltration bid across the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Rajouri district on Saturday, while a soldier was injured in the incident. officials said.
“A soldier was injured in an encounter when terrorists attempted to infiltrate across the LoC in Rajouri district. The encounter occurred in the Kalal area of the Nowshera sector when soldiers guarding the LoC intercepted a group of terrorists while they were trying to infiltrate this side,” an official said.
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