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In a recent interaction with Indian media, Lieutenant Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, Commander of the Brazilian Air Force, revealed that Brazil may consider India’s Tejas fighter jet as a potential replacement for its aging Northrop F-5 fleet, which is set to be retired post-2030. Damasceno acknowledged the need for additional fighter platforms alongside Brazil’s existing Gripen-E jets and expressed interest in the Tejas as a candidate for the role.
Currently, the Brazilian Air Force operates both the F-5 and the Gripen-E. However, as the F-5 approaches the end of its service life, Brazil will need to introduce a new platform to maintain its operational capabilities. Speaking about the search for a successor to the F-5, Damasceno noted, “We will need maybe two more kinds as the F-5 goes. So, while the Gripen remains, the Tejas is one of the options for our second or third fighter plane.”
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The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight-testing of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an Indian Air Force Su-30 MK-I aircraft off the coast of Odisha. This indigenously developed missile system is designed to neutralize various enemy assets, including surface-to-air missile (SAM) sites, radars, and air defense systems.
A number of advanced technologies developed by DRDO laboratories have been incorporated into the RudraM-II missile, showcasing India’s growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The missile’s capabilities and performance during the flight test have been lauded by defense experts and officials.
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In a significant boost to India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a test launch of a Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from a missile test facility off the Odisha coast on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Developed indigenously by DRDO, the VL-SRSAM is a sophisticated air defense system designed to intercept and neutralize aerial threats such as aircraft and drones. The missile is equipped with advanced technology, including a solid propellant rocket motor and a highly maneuverable flight control system.
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ATR, the French turboprop aircraft manufacturer, is exploring the possibility of setting up an assembly line in India following the government’s decision to extend the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme for another ten years. The regional connectivity scheme, which provides subsidies to airlines operating flights to remote areas, presents a significant opportunity for ATR to expand its presence in the Indian market.
According to Alexis Vidal, ATR’s chief commercial officer, the company is closely evaluating the potential benefits of establishing an assembly line in India. Such a move would not only allow ATR to better serve the growing Indian market but also create jobs and contribute to the country’s aerospace industry.
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Bengaluru-based startup SpaceFields Pvt. Ltd., incubated at the esteemed Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has made significant strides in aerospace technology by successfully unveiling and hot-firing India’s inaugural AeroSpike Rocket Engine. This groundbreaking achievement marks a pivotal moment for the Indian space industry as the country ventures into advanced propulsion systems.
The static-test campaign for the 168mm rocket motor was conducted at the Propulsion test facility at IISc Challakere. Upon ignition, the engine exhibited initial chuffing, which was quickly followed by a stable and steady-state combustion phase. The rocket motor utilized a high-performance HTPB-based composite propellant, demonstrating its capability to deliver substantial thrust and impulse.
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Peggy Whitson, a renowned American astronaut, has expressed her excitement about commanding her second commercial human spaceflight mission with Axiom Space. In her recent social media posts, she highlighted the cultural diversity of the crew and emphasized the mission’s significance in fostering international collaboration and advancing scientific knowledge.
The upcoming Ax4 mission, a joint venture between Axiom Space, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Hungary, and Poland, will mark a significant milestone in space exploration. The mission will send three national astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from India, who has been selected as the prime astronaut.
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India has solidified its position as a global research powerhouse, making significant strides in a wide range of critical technologies. A recent report, the Critical Technology Tracker by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, has revealed that India ranked among the top five countries in 45 out of 64 critical technologies in 2023, a substantial increase from 37 in the previous year.
The report further highlighted India’s remarkable progress in specific technological domains. The country secured the second position in seven technologies, demonstrating its growing expertise in these areas. Notably, India overtook the United States to claim the second spot in two emerging fields of technological research: biological manufacturing and distributed ledger technology.
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Embraer, a global aerospace company, is looking to expand its supply chain in India. Embraer’s Executive Vice-President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain, Roberto Chaves, said that India has a robust aviation and defence industry, and Embraer sees strong viability for manufacturers and systems developers in India to be key suppliers to Embraer.
Embraer recognises the country’s robust aviation and defence industry and sees potential for Indian manufacturers to become key suppliers for its defence, commercial aviation, and executive jet businesses, he said.
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Exercise Tarang Shakti-24 is one of the largest multinational air exercise being conducted by the Indian Air Force in Jodhpur. On the sidelines of this exercise, lAF will also host the India Defence Aviation Exposition IDAX-24 which will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri on 12 Sep 24.
This edition of IDAX at Jodhpur, scheduled from 12-14 Sep 24, will have a grand participation from industry and host a wide range of products, technologies. This will be an opportunity for the FFCs and Indian audiences to witness, experience and interact with participants from Indian Aviation Industry including DPSUs, DRDO, Private Industries (Tier-I, Il, III) and top notch Start-Ups. IDAX aims to showcase indigenous skills and indomitable spirit of Indian Aviation Industries to a wide spectrum of decision-makers and end users from Global Air Forces participating in Tarang Shakti 2024. Participation of Friendly Foreign Countries in the exposition will help India’s Aerospace industry seek export opportunities, integrate into the supply chain of Foreign OEMs and ensure collaboration for co-production/ co-development of Indian’s Defence needs.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India’s aim is to unite and move forward with other nations at a time when some countries are at war with each other.
Speaking at ‘Tarang Shakti’ — the largest multilateral air exercise in India underway here — Mr Singh also called upon friendly nations to elevate their partnership and collaboration to new heights in view of the evolving global challenges.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday attended the multilateral aerial exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’. In his address the Defence Minister said, “Indian Air Force and defence sector are moving ahead rapidly with resolution of self-reliant India”. He added that India’s defence sector has taken strong steps towards indigenisation in the manufacture of weapons, platforms and aircraft.
In his address to senior defence officers and senior defence officers of participating countries, Singh said, “We have become self-sufficient to a large extent in things like Light Combat Aircraft, Censors, Radars and Electronic warfare, and we are constantly striving to move ahead in these areas.” “Earlier, India was seen only as an importer country in terms of arms and equipment, but today India exports arms and equipment to about 90 countries.
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has held wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in St Petersburg and discussed important issues of “mutual interests” amid fresh calls for India’s possible role in finding a solution to the Ukraine conflict.
The Doval-Shoigu meeting on Wednesday evening took place on the margins of a conclave of national security advisors of the BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) nations.
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The district administration of Balasore in Odisha Wednesday geared up to evacuate the people from six villages close to the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur ahead of the scheduled missile test by DRDO from a launch pad, officials said.
The Balasore district administration on the advice of the DRDO has made elaborate arrangements to temporarily evacuate 3,100 people from six villages adjacent to the missile launch pad of the ITR to nearby three shelters, an official said.
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Premier Explosives is primarily involved in the manufacturing and sale of high-energy materials. The bulk explosives, packaged explosives and initiating systems manufactured by PEL find application in the mining, infrastructure and construction industries. The company also diversified into the manufacturing of propellants for missiles and rockets and also strap-on motors for satellite launch vehicles.
Astra Microwave Products designs and manufactures high-value-added RF and microwave super components and sub-systems that find application in defence, space, and civil communication systems.
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Maoists hanged two men to death in a remote village in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, accusing them of being police informers, police said.
The police have received information about the incident and details about it are being collected, a senior police official said. “As per the preliminary information, Naxalites had abducted three villagers, including a school student, from Jappemarka village under Mirtur police station limits on Tuesday,” he said.
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