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The Indian Radar Development Establishment (IRDE) has issued a call for competent Indian industries to partner in the design and development of low radar cross-section (RCS) and low drag conformal domes for high-speed aerial platforms.
Conformal domes are essential components for housing electro-optical (EO) payloads on high-speed aircraft. These payloads, which typically include infrared (IR) and visible cameras, require a streamlined and aerodynamic enclosure to minimize drag and RCS, ensuring optimal performance and stealth.
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Precision Electronics Limited, a leading Indian technology firm, has successfully developed a new indigenous Tactical Cellular Surveillance System (TCSS) equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Indian Armed Forces. This groundbreaking system is poised to revolutionize intelligence gathering and surveillance operations for the country’s defense forces.
The TCSS is designed to provide real-time intelligence and surveillance capabilities in challenging environments, such as border areas, conflict zones, and urban settings. The system leverages advanced AI algorithms to analyze vast amounts of data collected from various sources, including cellular networks, CCTV cameras, and other sensors.
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The first Tejas Mk1A fighter jet, which successfully completed its maiden flight in March this year, is set to be handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by the end of next month. This significant milestone marks a key step forward in the Tejas program, which aims to modernize the IAF’s fighter fleet.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been working diligently to complete the final touches on the Tejas Mk1A, including implementing software advancements requested by the IAF. While the initial batch of jets will be powered by the older Category Be Severed F-404 engines, HAL plans to transition to more powerful engines in future batches.
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In a recent interview with Gaurav Arya, veteran naval officer Rear Admiral K Raja Menon (Retd.) emphasized the critical need for the Indian Navy to expand its nuclear attack submarine fleet. Menon argued that by 2047, India will require a total of 16 nuclear attack submarines capable of operating long-range attack cruise missiles.
Menon highlighted the strategic significance of nuclear attack submarines, particularly in the context of the rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, especially the South China Sea. He emphasized that at least four nuclear attack submarines would be necessary to effectively operate in the South China Sea, while the remaining submarines could be deployed in other regions of the Indian Ocean.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently unveiled a modified version of its WhAP 8×8 armored personnel carrier (APC), equipped with a BMP-2 turret and the potent Konkurs-M anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). This significant upgrade demonstrates the DRDO’s commitment to enhancing the capabilities of India’s indigenous armored vehicle fleet.
The BMP-2 turret, known for its reliability and firepower, provides the WhAP with a substantial increase in offensive capabilities. The turret is armed with a 30mm autocannon and a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun, enabling it to effectively engage infantry and light armored vehicles. Additionally, the Konkurs-M ATGM, with its long range and penetration power, significantly bolsters the WhAP’s ability to neutralize enemy tanks and armored vehicles.
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Skyroot Aerospace, a prominent Indian space startup, has announced another significant milestone in its journey towards orbital launch. The company has successfully completed the system-level test of Vikram-1’s pneumatic stage separation system.
This achievement marks a crucial step forward as the startup prepares for its maiden orbital launch. The pneumatic stage separation system, a unique and innovative design, utilizes pressurized gas actuation instead of traditional pyrotechnics. This approach ensures a smoother and more predictable separation process during flight, minimizing the risk of damage to the spacecraft.
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The rapid advancements in Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft technologies have necessitated the establishment of specialized infrastructure to accommodate their operational demands. These aircraft, distinct from traditional fixed-wing and rotorcraft, require innovative solutions in terms of takeoff, landing, and overall ground support. The development of vertiports—dedicated hubs for VTOL operations—alongside enhancements to STOL facilities is essential to safely integrate these vehicles into both urban and rural environments.
This Advisory Circular (AC) has been issued to provide comprehensive guidance on the design, planning, and operation of vertiports and related infrastructure. It aims to ensure the safe and efficient incorporation of VTOL and STOL aircraft into India’s civil aviation network. The document serves as a resource for all stakeholders, including urban planners, airport authorities, aviation service providers, and infrastructure developers, enabling a smooth transition to these unconventional aircraft platforms.
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Vaji Rajpurohit, an employee of Aeronautics Development Authority Agency, Bangalore, informed media persons that the IAF plans to procure a total of 324 Tejas aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, including the LCA AF MK II, which is planned to have its first flight by 2025. “The Mark II is a multi-role supersonic fighter jet with a delta-wing configuration, equipped with state-of-the-art systems like the missile approach warning system. It is expected that in the next decade, the LCA Mark II will replace older aircraft such as the Mirage 2000, Jaguar, and MiG-29,” he said.
Tejas, developed by the Indian Defence Laboratory, was first inducted into the IAF in the 1980s. It is a single-engine, delta-wing, multi-role light fighter, designed with the collaboration of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC). The LCA was officially named ‘Tejas’ in 2003, with the first Tejas squadron being formed in 2016. It is known to be the smallest and lightest aircraft in the fighter category.
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The deteriorating situation in Bangladesh can further increase the tension in Manipur. Security agencies have issued an alert regarding this. According to this, taking advantage of what is happening in Bangladesh, the North-East can be turned into a war zone.
The deteriorating situation in Bangladesh can further increase the tension in Manipur. Security agencies have issued an alert regarding this. According to this, taking advantage of what is happening in Bangladesh, North-East can be turned into a war zone. Such a claim has been made in some news reports quoting sources. It has been told that these are very favorable conditions for the Bangladesh-based radical group Jamaatul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya or Jamaatul Ansar. The reason is that Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has very close ties with the Kuki-Chin National Front.
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Restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood is a “key priority” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and will be done soon but happenings in India’s neighbourhood have to be factored in too, top government sources have said.
On the restoration of statehood for J&K, which was downgraded to a union territory in 2019 after bifurcation, a top source said that it is a priority for this government.
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The task of security is to protect the three assets of the target organisation — physical resources, human power engaged in sensitive work and the exclusive information in possession of the organisation — against ‘covert’ attacks of the enemy and this applies to national security as well where these were described respectively as sabotage, subversion and espionage.
The objective of security can be fulfilled only when there is an ongoing flow of information on the plans behind such invisible attacks — this is called Intelligence that comes from the special agencies established by the nation for that purpose.
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Despite global economic headwinds and deepening geopolitical uncertainties, the forex reserves are at record all-time high levels and are set to cross $700 billion in FY25 sooner than expected.
According to the latest note by global investment firm Jefferies, RBI’s forex reserve is estimated to go up by a massive $53 billion to reach $700 billion in the current fiscal (FY25E). The rupee is now the most stable currency among major economies, it added.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday called upon proscribed ULFA(I) head Paresh Barua not to indulge in any activity that will jeopardise the future of the youth when the state is poised to “become a powerhouse” in the next ten years. The planting of bombs across the state on August 15 is a “matter of deep concern which may affect the ongoing growth and development of the state”, Mr Sarma said at ‘The Assam Tribune’s Dialogue 2024’ here.
“We are marching strongly and resolutely. I am sure if the state remains peaceful, the eco-system remains the same and there is cooperation and enthusiasm among the youth, then we will become a powerhouse in India’s landscape in the next ten years,” the chief minister said.
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A ragpicker was injured in a blast that took place in central Kolkata on Saturday, a police officer said. The explosion occurred when he was “near a plastic bag” at the crossing of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road.
“The injured person was identified as 58-year-old Bapi Das, who lives on a footpath beside S N Banerjee Road. He is a ragpicker,” the officer said.
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A gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists on Sunday morning in Mendhar belt of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. Police said that on intelligence inputs, a search operation was launched in the forest area of Mendhar.
The terrorists (believed to be three) fired upon the search party, and the contact was established in Kalaban near Pathanatir at Katera village. “The area is cordoned while the exchange of firing is underway,” said police. Earlier on September 13, contact was established between security forces and terrorists in the Surankote area of Poonch.
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