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The much-awaited rollout of the Tejas Mk2 fighter jet has been rescheduled for March 2026, according to sources close to idrw.org. This revised timeline indicates a positive development in the program, with assembly of the first prototype set to begin soon.
According to Prabhulla Chandran VK, director of avionics and weapons systems at the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the rollout of the first Tejas Mk2 prototype will occur approximately 18 months from now, placing it in March 2026. This timeline aligns with the program’s original first flight schedule, which was also targeted for 2026. Following the rollout, the Tejas Mk2 will undergo a series of crucial tests, including low and high-speed taxi trials, system checks, and ground engine runs, before receiving clearance for its maiden flight.
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DTECH 360, a leading technology company, has announced the launch of Peak Pods, a groundbreaking high-altitude habitat designed for sub-zero temperature regions. Powered by the indigenously developed OASIS Technology, Peak Pods are the first of their kind in the world, offering a safe, comfortable, and sustainable living solution for challenging environments.
Meticulously engineered to enhance resilience, efficiency, and productivity, Peak Pods are ideal for high-altitude military bases, research stations, adventure tourism destinations, and mountaineering expeditions. A significant technological breakthrough, these pods can maintain a comfortable interior temperature of 15°C even in extreme conditions of -40°C, without relying on fuel or electricity.
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In a significant boost to the Indian Air Force’s capabilities, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) has placed an order with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP aero engines. These engines will be used to power the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, and for the first time, they will feature a cutting-edge Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system.
Previously, the Su-30MKI aircraft relied on an analog hydro-mechanical control system for its engines. The introduction of the FADEC system marks a major technological upgrade and offers several key advantages:
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Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions, a leading Indian defense company, has ambitious plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities. In the first phase, the company aims to produce small ammunition, including calibers like 7.62mm, 5.56mm, and 9mm.
Moving forward, Vijayan Trishul plans to collaborate with both international and local partners to venture into small arms production. The final phase of their expansion will involve producing medium and large-caliber munitions, such as mortar and artillery shells.
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India’s self-reliance efforts in defense received a significant boost with the successful development of AI-powered tools for data assessment and active learning for visual data by ChiStats Labs Pvt. Ltd. This achievement comes courtesy of the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, a flagship program of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) executed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
ChiStats Labs, a Pune-based data science and AI startup, emerged as the winner of DRDO’s Dare to Dream 2.0 Innovation contest. Through the TDF scheme, they received critical support to develop this groundbreaking technology. Notably, ChiStats Labs is not the first success story under the TDF scheme, which has fostered innovation and empowered startups and MSMEs to contribute to India’s defense sector.
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India’s Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is currently developing an interferometric fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG)-based Inertial Navigation System (INS) for the BrahMos missile, marking a significant leap in indigenous navigation technology. This advanced INS system will further enhance the precision and reliability of BrahMos, already one of the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles.
Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) play a critical role in modern missile systems, enabling them to navigate with high accuracy, especially in environments where external signals like GPS are either unavailable or compromised. INS units utilize sensors like gyroscopes and accelerometers to track the position, orientation, and velocity of the missile without relying on external references. However, traditional mechanical gyroscopes have limitations in terms of size, accuracy, and reliability.
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India is taking a major leap in its space ambitions with the planned launch of its own space station, named the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, by 2035. The proposal for the project was recently cleared by the Union government, marking a significant milestone in the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) journey toward establishing a permanent human presence in space.
The Bharatiya Antariksh Station will be developed through a series of modular launches, taking advantage of ISRO’s current launch capabilities. According to ISRO Chief S. Somanath, the initial phase of the space station’s deployment will focus on robotic operations. “We are planning it’ll be more robotic in nature because most of the work is done by robots now,” he stated, emphasizing the shift toward automation and the growing use of robotic systems in space exploration.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) of India has requested the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to deactivate the Aadhaar cards of undocumented migrants from Bangladesh. This move is part of a broader effort to curb illegal migration and reduce the issuance of Indian identity documents to foreign nationals without proper verification.
This request follows the apprehension of Bangladeshi nationals who managed to acquire Aadhaar cards through illegal means. The BSF notifies local police when such cases are identified and formally asks UIDAI to revoke the Aadhaar numbers of these individuals. The BSF has also indicated that this process is essential for dismantling networks of human traffickers who assist in the illegal entry of migrants and help them obtain false documentation.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday told the UN General Assembly that unviable projects raise debt levels and any connectivity that clouds sovereignty and territorial integrity acquires strategic connotations, especially when it is not a shared endeavour, in a veiled reference to China.
“We are gathered here at a difficult time. The world is yet to recover from the ravages of the Covid pandemic. A war in Ukraine is well into its third year. The conflict in Gaza is acquiring wider ramifications,” Mr Jaishankar said in his address to the General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
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India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 possibly landed in one of the oldest craters of the Moon, according to scientists who analysed images from the mission and satellites.
The crater was formed during the Nectarian period, which dates back to 3.85 billion years and is one of the oldest time periods in the Moon’s history, the team, including researchers from the Physical Research Laboratory and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Ahmedabad, said.
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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has decided to cancel her election campaign for Sunday stating that she stands with “the people of Palestine and Lebanon in this hour of immense grief”.
The decision came a day after killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. “Cancelling my campaign tomorrow in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon and Gaza especially Hassan Nasarullah. We stand with the people of Palestine and Lebanon in this hour of immense grief and exemplary resistance,” Mehbooba Mufti said in a post on X.
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Javed Beigh, a political activist from Jammu and Kashmir, raised concerns about the ongoing persecution of religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan during an event at the Geneva Press Club.
In his speech, Beigh shed light on the systematic oppression and violent mistreatment of minority communities, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians, many of whom belong to marginalised communities.
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Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi held a meeting with Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff General Dimitrios Choupis at the Salamis Naval Base on Friday, and discussed strengthening strategic and operational ties, enhancing bilateral military cooperation, and tackling evolving maritime challenges.
The two officials held discussions over avenues for cross-training in niche technologies and advanced courses. In a post on X, Indian Navy spokesperson stated, “Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS, met Gen Dimitrios Choupis, Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, at the Salamis Naval Base on #27Sep 24. Discussions focused on strengthening strategic and operational ties, enhancing bilateral military cooperation, and tackling evolving maritime challenges through a collaborative approach towards a stable & secure #Mediterranean & #IOR.
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Five security personnel were injured when a pressure IED planted by Naxalites exploded in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Sunday.
According to police, the incident occurred in Tarrem area when a team of security personnel was out on a demining exercise from Chinngelur CRPF camp in the area. During the demining exercise, carried out to trace improvised explosive devices (IED) and dispose them, security personnel spotted a wire connected to the pressure device.
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Three to four foreign terrorists are holed up in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, and an operation is underway to neutralise them, Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone, Anand Jain, said on Sunday.
Jain stated that adequate security arrangements are in place in the poll-bound district to ensure “violence-free” voting in the third and final phase of assembly polls on October 1.
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