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Thales, a leading French multinational electronics company, has introduced its FlytX avionics suite to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for integration into HAL’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) and future helicopters like the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH). This cutting-edge avionics system promises to enhance cockpit operations, reduce pilot workload, and improve safety for HAL’s helicopters.
At the heart of Thales FlytX lies a human-centric design philosophy that prioritizes intuitive interactions and task-oriented interfaces. The system meticulously presents only relevant and necessary information when needed, minimizing distractions and cognitive overload for pilots.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the development of a 40mm High Explosive Anti-Personnel (HEAP) Grenade for use with 40mm Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGL) and Multiple Grenade Launchers (MGL) with Local Private companies/industries that has local manufacturing facilities.
The HEAP Grenade is designed to provide anti-personnel lethality up to more than 5 meters from the point of explosion with adequate hit density. It is fitted with a reserve battery-based advanced Point Detonating and Self-Destruction (PDSD) Fuze.
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The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), India’s indigenously developed artillery powerhouse, is back in action! After undergoing modifications based on the Indian Army’s feedback, the 155mm beast has returned to the Pokhran Field Firing Range for fresh trials, according to First India News, a leading Rajasthani news channel.
Reports suggest that the upgraded ATAGS is hitting its targets with pinpoint accuracy, much to the satisfaction of both Indian Army and DRDO officials present at the trials. These trials hold immense significance, as the Army is expected to place orders for a whopping 307 ATAGS guns once the trials are successfully concluded.
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The first visuals of the Israeli-supplied Rampage Long Range Air-to-Ground Precise Strike Weapon equipped on the Indian Navy’s Russian-origin MiG-29K have emerged on social media. This integration marks a significant development in India’s military capabilities.
The Rampage is a long-range, air-to-ground, seekerless, precision strike weapon designed to destroy high-value, well-protected targets. It boasts a range of up to 200 kilometers and can be equipped with various warheads, making it highly versatile.
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In a recent interview, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar announced the commencement of Project-76, an ambitious initiative to develop indigenous conventional diesel submarines. This project marks a significant milestone in India’s quest for self-reliance in submarine manufacturing.
Project-76 will serve as the successor to Project-75I (India), which is currently underway and involves the acquisition of six next-generation submarines from either Germany or Spain. These submarines will be manufactured in India under a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement. The experience and expertise gained from Project-75I, along with the advancements made in India’s submarine design and development capabilities, will serve as a strong foundation for Project-76.
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The Indian Navy has confirmed its ambitious project for the Next-Generation Destroyer (NGD), a massive 10,000-ton warship slated to become the successor to the currently under construction Project-15B program.
Under the leadership of Vice Adm Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, the NGD program is still in its conceptual stages, but exciting details are emerging, hinting at a transformative future for Indian naval warfare.
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Spanish state-owned defense giant Navantia, in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), is set to offer its Juan Carlos I landing platform dock (LPD) to the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy issued a request for information (RFI) for four LPDs in 2021, and Navantia is aiming to provide technology transfer (ToT) to L&T to enable the manufacture of the LPDs in India.
“We are ready to offer our Juan Carlos I LPD to the Indian Navy, and we are confident that it meets the requirements of the Indian Navy,” said José Porto, managing director of Navantia India. “We are also prepared to provide ToT to L&T so that the LPDs can be manufactured in India.”
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MBDA UK is actively pursuing opportunities to collaborate with the Indian Air Force (IAF) and integrate its advanced weaponry into the Indian-developed Tejas Mk1A and Mk2 fighter jets. This collaboration would bring together MBDA’s cutting-edge missile technology with India’s indigenous fighter aircraft capabilities.
MBDA has already offered India its ASRAAM and Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missiles, and now aims to introduce its next-generation SPEAR and Brimstone missiles. These missiles would provide the Tejas fighter jets with enhanced precision strike capabilities.
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Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Ltd. (AW&EIL) will be showcasing its advanced weaponry and equipment at the 3rd Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX-2023), the largest Defence and Security Exhibition in North Africa, scheduled for December 4-7, 2023.
EDEX-2023 is a crucial platform for AW&EIL to showcase its capabilities and connect with potential customers in the Middle East and Africa. The company will be offering a range of products, including the Dhanush 155mmX45 Calibre Gun and a variety of small arms ammunition, specifically developed and tailored for the Middle East and African markets.
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Addressing the 77th Annual Technical Meeting of the Indian Institute of Metals and National Metallurgist Awards (IIM-ATM 2023 and NMA) held at KIIT, Bhubaneswar, experts shed light on the challenges and solutions surrounding the production of AMCA titanium bulkheads.
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, India’s ambitious fifth-generation fighter jet project, demands the production of large, high-strength titanium bulkheads. However, current infrastructure limitations include the lack of a 50,000-ton machine Currently, only one such machine exists anywhere in the world, that is developed by Arconic Defense which provides F-35 bulkheads, which are manufactured in a single piece by Arconic remarked another expert.
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VL SRSAM Vertical Launch Unit (VLU) is to support and launch eight (8) Canisterised Missiles (CMs) from a floating platform. The VL SRSAM VLU is mounted on the ship deck. The VLU houses the eight (8) Canisterised Missiles (CMS), Plume Deflector, and Plenum.
An Integrated VLU was fitted into the VLU supporting structure at ITR, Balasore and was tested for hangfire condition in May 2022. The hangfire test was successful and found no plume leakage through any part of VLU during the 7 seconds of the Hangfire event. Post this hangfire event, the VLU was sent back to LnT for assessing the post-study.
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Faced with crippling Western sanctions that have severely hampered its arms exports, Russia is seeking to bypass these restrictions by manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, and other smaller weapon systems in India. This strategic move aims to revive Russia’s flagging weapons export business by utilizing India’s manufacturing capabilities and tapping into its growing defence market.
Russia’s defence industry has been hit hard by Western sanctions imposed in response to its invasion of Ukraine. These sanctions have significantly curtailed Russia’s ability to export its weapons systems, traditionally a major source of revenue for the country’s economy.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will no longer need to import attack helicopters from abroad as the Prachand Combat helicopter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will be sufficient to meet its requirements for any type of operation, said Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
The IAF currently operates a fleet of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. Recently, the Union Defence Ministry approved a proposal to purchase 156 Prachand Combat helicopters. Out of these, 90 will be for the Indian Army and 66 will be for the IAF.
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In a landmark decision, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced plans to establish its own space station, named Bharatiya Antariksha Station, in orbit around Earth. This ambitious project is slated to commence in 2035 and aims to become operational by 2040.
The announcement was made by ISRO chief S Somanath during a recent interview. He emphasized that the upcoming space station will play a pivotal role in India’s space exploration endeavors, enabling long-duration human spaceflight, conducting scientific research, and developing new technologies for space exploration.
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In a significant boost to its offensive capabilities, the Indian Navy has received the green light from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) to procure the Medium Range Anti-Ship Missile (MRAShM). The DAC, chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of these advanced missiles on November 30, 2023.
The MRAShM is an indigenously developed lightweight Surface-to-Surface Missile that will serve as a primary offensive weapon onboard Indian Naval Ships. It is designed to strike a wide range of targets, including warships, merchant vessels, and coastal fortifications.
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