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India is exploring the local manufacture of the Long Range Stand-Off Weapon System (ROCKS), also known as Crystal Maze-2, an air-launched rocket system. This move has sparked questions as India already possesses the Rudram-2 and Rudram-3 missiles.
Indian Air Force (IAF) officials speaking to idrw.org have clarified the reasoning behind pursuing both missile systems. They categorize Rudram-2 and Rudram-3 as air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBM) with a superior range of 300-500 km. These high-speed missiles (Mach 5+) are designed to destroy high-value targets like enemy radars, surface-to-air missile batteries, runways, command bunkers, and air hangars from a safe distance, minimizing risk to the launching aircraft.
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In the realm of modern military aviation, the Su-35 stands as a pinnacle of technological prowess and combat capability. As the Director of the Gagarin Aviation Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur proudly asserts, this formidable aircraft, part of the United Aircraft Corporation within the state tech giant Rostec, is poised to impress India as it vies for the nation’s MRFA tender for 114 jets.
With a maximum take-off weight of 34.5 metric tons and a blistering top speed of 2,500 km/h, the Su-35 embodies speed, agility, and power. Its operational range of 1,500-4,500 km and service ceiling of 20,000 meters ensure versatility and adaptability across a spectrum of mission profiles.
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The Indian Army and Strategic Forces Command (SFC) are planning a complete phase-out of the Prithvi-1 and Prithvi-2 short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) by 2030. This move signifies India’s commitment to modernizing its missile arsenal and deploying next-generation solutions.
The Prithvi-I, inducted in 1996, served as India’s first indigenously developed short-range ballistic missile. With a range of 150 kilometers, it played a crucial role in bolstering India’s early missile capabilities. Production of the Prithvi-I was discontinued shortly after its induction, with only a limited number stockpiled. Due to its reliance on less readily available liquid fuel and lower accuracy compared to modern alternatives, the Prithvi-I was quietly phased out.
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Veda Aeronautics, a rising star in Noida’s defense startup scene, is making strides in the crucial area of counter-drone technology. Their innovative interceptor system is designed to address the growing security concern posed by unauthorized Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Veda’s interceptor technology offers a robust solution to counter UAV threats, safeguarding critical infrastructure, personnel, and airspace from unauthorized intrusions. These drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, can be used for malicious purposes like surveillance, espionage, or even attacks.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made a significant contribution to India’s military technology with the IFF Mk XII(S) system. This system, derived from the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) program, plays a vital role in identifying friendly forces from potential threats.
The IFF Mk XII(S) system represents a clever adaptation of technology developed for the AEW&C program. While the AEW&C system utilizes a distributed IFF configuration due to its unique platform requirements, DRDO recognized the potential for a more streamlined, single-box version. This vision led to the development of the Mk XII(S) variants, catering to the needs of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and other branches of the military.
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In a significant move towards modernization, the Indian Navy has embarked on a program to convert the propulsion systems of its warships from steam to diesel. This upgrade aims to significantly enhance the lifespan, maintainability, and overall capability of the vessels.
According to sources familiar with the development, the conversion process began in early April with the INS Beas, a frigate belonging to the Brahmaputra class. The project is being undertaken in collaboration with Cochin Shipyard Ltd., a government-owned shipbuilding company.
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Former Canadian Foreign Minister Maxime Bernier’s recent comments regarding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh have stirred controversy and sparked debate across Canada. Bernier, who heads the People’s Party of Canada (PPC), accused Trudeau and Poilievre of “ethnic pandering” to pro-Khalistan terrorist sympathizers and criticized Singh for his alleged links to such individuals.
At a controversial event in Toronto, Bernier didn’t hold back in his criticism, particularly targeting Jagmeet Singh, who is himself Sikh. Singh’s initial reluctance to condemn the terrorists responsible for the 1985 Air India bombing, which claimed the lives of 329 passengers, has long been a point of contention. Bernier seized upon this, accusing Singh of associating with “Khalistani terrorist sympathizers” and questioning his legitimacy as a major political leader in Canada.
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The Indian Navy has begun trials for building six highly advanced submarines in the country in a Rs 60,000 crore tender, as it is working towards the modernisation of its conventional submarine fleet. Indian Navy has issued a tender to Indian shipyards Mazagaon Dockyards Limited and Larsen and Toubro for building six submarines in partnership with foreign vendors.
The trials began in March this year when a team of Indian Navy visited Kiel in Germany to look at the Air Independent Propulsion system of the German submarine manufacturer ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems at a German Navy facility, defence industry officials told ANI.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday received delivery of the second of the 56 C295 aircraft, which are set to replace its ageing Avro-748 fleet, the officials said. In September 2021, India formalised the acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft to replace the legacy Avro fleet of the IAF at a cost of Rs 21,935 crore.
In a statement, Airbus Defence and Space said that of the total 56 aircraft ordered by the Indian customer, 16 will be produced by Airbus in Seville, Spain. The remaining 40 C295s of the IAF order will be manufactured and assembled–in partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)–at a Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Gujarat’s Vadodara.
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Canadian police charged three people on Friday with the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia in June 2023, Canadian media said, citing court documents.
Nijjar, 45, was shot dead outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, a Vancouver suburb with a large Sikh population. The news broke days after the White House expressed concern about the reported role of the Indian intelligence service in assassination plots in Canada and the United States.
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They would have been in Colombo in Sri Lanka, their destination, a couple of days ago, and would have been on their way home. But they remain on a cargo ship off the coast of the US port city of Baltimore. The 20 Indian members of the crew of Dali remain on board the vessel 35 days after the container ship brought down a bridge in Baltimore on March 26 in an early morning maritime accident that claimed the lives of six men who were working on the bridge at the time.
A member of the crew who was injured received treatment on shore and returned to the ship the day after.
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Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday advised Indian nationals travelling to the two countries to “remain vigilant” and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy.
In response to a media query on travel advisory to Iran and Israel, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We continue to closely monitor the situation in the region. We have also noted that Iran and Israel have opened their airspace for several days now. We advise Indian nationals to remain vigilant while travelling to these countries and be in touch with the Indian Embassy.”
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The Delhi Police along with the National Security Guard (NSG) are conducting security mock drills across several locations including Kashmiri Gate and the New Parliament Building in the national capital, an official said on Friday.
As per sources, the drills to ensure preparedness to thwart any untoward incident are also being conducted at schools.
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A man from Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence and helping the agency in organising anti-India activities, police said on Friday. The man is accused of aiding anti-India activities by providing sensitive information about Indian Army deployments, and transmitting documents and photos from his mobile phone, they said.
Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended Harpreet Singh near a railroad crossing on Phagwara Road in Hoshiarpur on Thursday night. The man, who hails from the Tarn Taran district, was currently residing in the Vijay Nagar area here.
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Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district and recovered arms and ammunition, police said on Friday. “In a joint operation, Indian Army-13 RR, Bandipora police and 3rd BN CRPF busted a terrorist hideout in Changali forest Aragam (in the north Kashmir district),” Bandipora police said in a post on X.
The police said arms and ammunition, including two AK series rifles and four magazines, and other materials were recovered from the hideout.
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