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Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has emerged as a key contributor to the country’s defense sector. The company recently announced the development and successful delivery of 3 mm special alloy steel sheets for the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system.
This development signifies a significant stride in bolstering the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The specialized steel sheets, indigenously developed by Jindal Defence and Aerospace, a strategic vertical of Jindal Stainless, can withstand the extreme high pressure and high temperature encountered during flight.
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India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting airspace for a period from May 16th, 2024 to May 30th, 2024. The designated area for this NOTAM spans 330 kilometers, hinting at a possible missile test. While official confirmation is pending, speculation suggests it could be a surface-to-air missile system test.
NOTAMs are standard procedures to alert pilots of potential hazards in their flight paths. This particular NOTAM effectively restricts airspace within a designated area for the mentioned period. This restricted airspace is a strong indicator of an upcoming missile launch, as it ensures safety by keeping civilian aircraft out of the potential launch and missile trajectory zone.
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The Nigerian Air Force is looking to modernize its fleet by replacing its outdated Chengdu F-7NI fighter jets. To fill this gap, Nigeria has attracted interest from both China and India, each vying for a lucrative 15-jet contract.
Both contenders, the Indian LCA Tejas and the Pakistani JF-17 “Thunder,” are single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft. Nigeria already operates 3 JF-17s acquired in 2021, making expansion with this platform seem like a familiar choice.
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South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, once a frontrunner in India’s Project 75I submarine acquisition program, opted to silently withdraw its bid last year. While the takeover of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and its rebranding played a role, a deeper analysis by idrw.org reveals additional factors behind this decision.
Hanwha Ocean, inheriting DSME’s legacy, offered the KSS-III submarine, a 3,000-ton class that seemingly met all the Indian Navy’s technical requirements. This initially positioned them for pole position.
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India’s defence sector is witnessing a significant development with Munitions India Limited (MIL) gearing up for mass production of 1,000-pound thermobaric bombs. This move comes after a successful initial delivery of 500 units to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by the end of 2023.
Thermobaric bombs are a potent weapon, releasing a cloud of flammable liquid that explodes mid-air, creating a devastating blast wave and intense heat. This makes them particularly effective against fortified positions, buildings, and enemy personnel in open areas.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) is looking to procure Head Up Display (HUD) Mk1N-NP and Bore Sighting Equipment for the Naval Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
A Head-Up Display (HUD) is a critical component of a fighter aircraft’s cockpit. It projects vital flight information, sensor data, and navigation cues onto a transparent display, allowing pilots to view this information without diverting their gaze from their surroundings. This is particularly advantageous during high-speed maneuvers, landings, and combat situations, where split-second decisions are crucial.
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The P-72, a new assault rifle by SSS Defence, is making waves in the Indian defense industry. This homegrown weapon chambered in the popular 7.62x39mm caliber offers a compelling option for Indian paramilitary organizations.
The P-72 boasts select-fire capability, allowing for controlled single shots in semi-automatic mode or rapid fire in full-automatic mode. The operating system utilizes a short-stroke piston system, known for its reliability and reduced gas blowback. This translates to smoother operation and less fouling for the user.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to bolster its offensive capabilities with a proposal to acquire nearly 200 New Generation Anti-Radiation Missiles (NGARM), also known as Rudram-I. The Rudram-I is an air-to-surface missile designed to neutralize enemy air defence systems, including surveillance and tracking radars as well as communication infrastructure. This empowers the IAF to effectively suppress enemy air defenses, paving the way for unhindered operations in contested airspace.
The Rudram-I boasts a sophisticated dual-seeker configuration. It employs a passive homing head seeker that detects and homes in on enemy radar emissions, making it effective against active radar systems. Additionally, a Millimeter Wave (MMW) seeker equips the missile to target even passive radar systems, further enhancing its operational flexibility.
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The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Mirage 2000 fighter jet has been a mainstay for decades, playing a crucial role in air defence and even forming part of India’s nuclear triad – the ability to deliver nuclear weapons by air, land, and sea.
The Mirage 2000 is capable of carrying a single nuclear weapon – a 20-kiloton bomb, exceeding the destructive power of the bomb used on Hiroshima. While details remain classified, modifications were reportedly made two decades ago to accommodate this weapon on the aircraft’s fuselage.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up for a strategic shift in its maintenance practices. The force has formulated a plan to outsource a portion of the repair and overhaul process for its fleet of AN-32 tactical transport aircraft to private Indian companies.
This initiative aims to overhaul 60 AN-32s by the end of the 2028-29 fiscal year, with an average of 15 aircraft completed per overhaul cycle. The IAF will outsource five of the 11 stages involved in the overhaul process. These stages include the disassembly of subsystems and components, cleaning and paint removal, structural repairs and refurbishment, reassembly of subsystems, and final painting.
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High Commissioner of India to Malaysia, H.E. Shri B N Reddy, inaugurated the BrahMos Pavilion on the opening day of DSA & NATSEC Asia, in the presence of Addl. Secretary, Defence Production India Shri T. Natarajan. The event showcased India’s defense exports and provided a platform for potential collaborations.
The BrahMos Corporation, a joint venture between India and Russia, was a key highlight at the event. They offered their BrahMos-A air launched cruise missile for integration with the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s Su-30MKM fighter jets. Additionally, the BrahMos ship-launched variant was also presented as an option for Malaysia’s naval defense.
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Yantra India Limited (YIL), through its Ordnance Factory Ambajha (OFAJ) facility, has achieved a significant milestone by dispatching the first consignment of an export order for 155mm M 107 shells. This accomplishment marks a promising start for the new financial year and propels OFAJ towards a foothold in the global defense market.
The successful dispatch is attributed to the visionary leadership of Executive Director/OFAJ, Shri Anjan K. Mishra. This export order represents a major step forward for YIL, one of India’s crucial Ordnance Factories. The entire team at OFAJ takes immense pride in this achievement.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is putting the LCA-Tejas Mk1A fighter jet through its paces in a critical airframe fatigue testing program. This initiative, launched in 2022 at the newly established Main Airframe Fatigue Test (MAFT) facility in Bengaluru, is designed to ensure the aircraft’s structural integrity and longevity.
The MAFT program involves subjecting a Tejas Mk1 airframe to simulated flight conditions that accelerate the ageing process. This is achieved by meticulously replicating the stresses and strains experienced by the aircraft during various maneuvers. Over eight to nine years, the test airframe will endure an equivalent of 8,000 hours of flight time – a significantly higher rate than actual operations, which typically involve around 200 hours per year.
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The Indian Navy is actively supporting the development of Extra-Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (XLUUVs) as a key tool for safeguarding the vast Indian Ocean region. These advanced underwater drones hold immense potential for underwater surveillance and strategic missions.
The Navy anticipates deploying nearly two dozen XLUUVs to patrol the Indian Ocean seabed, with a prime focus on detecting Chinese submarines operating in the region.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is pushing forward with the development of its indigenous Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine (HTFE-25). This engine, designed for a thrust of 25 kN, has the potential to power a variety of aircraft, including trainer jets, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), light combat aircraft, and even regional jets.
The inauguration of a new design and test facility at HAL’s Aero Engine Research & Development Centre (AERDC) in December 2023 marked a significant step towards accelerating the HTFE-25 program. This state-of-the-art facility houses advanced equipment and testing capabilities, aiming to expedite the engine’s development cycle.
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