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Zen Technologies Limited, a prominent provider of military training and anti-drone solutions, has achieved a significant order in the export markets valued at approximately ?340 crores (approximately $41.5 million USD). The company has confirmed that these orders originate from Armenia and involve the procurement of an Anti-Drone System (CUAS) supplied by an Indian private sector company.
Zen Technologies’ Anti-Drone System (CUAS) is designed to address the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems (drones). The system operates by detecting, classifying, tracking, and neutralizing drones through the jamming of their communication signals. It relies on passive surveillance and camera sensors to identify potential threats, providing a multi-layer, multi-sensor architecture for comprehensive security against drone attacks.
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Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), an Indian aerospace and defence company, has embarked on an innovative journey to transform the Grob G180 SPn, a low-wing twin-engined composite corporate jet originally designed and built by German aircraft manufacturer Grob Aerospace.
TASL acquired the intellectual property rights for this aircraft and is now considering converting it into a state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This ambitious project aims to create a UAS with performance and operational characteristics at the top end of the UAS High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) category.
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The Ministry of Defence in India is embarking on a mission to enhance the mobility and logistical capabilities of the Indian armed forces. The ministry is planning to procure approximately 5,000 Lorry 5/7.5 Ton General Service 4×4 vehicles, along with 2,500 Truck 2.5 Ton General Service 4×4 vehicles. These vehicles are designed to serve as versatile and rugged load carriers, facilitating the transportation of critical equipment and supplies to various operational areas.
The primary objective behind the procurement of these vehicles is to bolster the Indian armed forces’ transportation and logistics infrastructure. The 5/7.5 Ton General Service 4×4 vehicles are engineered to exhibit impressive payload capacities, capable of carrying 5 tons in challenging terrains such as hills, high altitudes, cross-country, and deserts while delivering a capacity of 7.5 tons in plains. These vehicles are envisioned to be the workhorses of the armed forces, ensuring that essential supplies and equipment can be efficiently transported to even the most remote and demanding locations.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is setting its sights on enhancing the capabilities of its MiG-29 aircraft by integrating a Stand Off Weapon (SoW) with a range of over 180 kilometres. This significant upgrade is poised to further bolster the IAF’s operational effectiveness and strategic reach. The project aims to integrate the SoW seamlessly onto the MiG-29 aircraft within a 12-month timeline, following the signing of the contract.
The move comes on the heels of the Indian Navy’s successful integration of the Israeli Rampage Long Range Air-to-Ground Precise Strike Weapon on its Mig-29k fleet, highlighting India’s commitment to modernizing its defence capabilities.
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the vanguard of safeguarding the nation’s vast maritime interests, has seen remarkable growth over the last 15 years. With an expanding charter of duties and responsibilities, the ICG is now gearing up for further expansion. One crucial element of this modernization drive is the replacement of its aging Chetak helicopters. The ICG has set its sights on an indigenous solution – the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
The ICG, which plays a pivotal role in safeguarding India’s maritime security, has grown threefold in size over the past 15 years. This expansion is in direct response to the increasing complexities of its missions and the need to secure the nation’s vast coastline and exclusive economic zone.
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A recent report from Usman Haider, a research assistant at the Strategic Vision Institute in Islamabad, Pakistan, highlights the potential impact of the enhanced-range BrahMos missile on the deterrence equation between India and Pakistan. The extended-range BrahMos (BrahMos ER) has the capability to complicate the existing deterrence dynamics in the region.
India has been actively seeking precision strike systems to execute counter-force strikes, and the BrahMos ER is seen as a continuation of these efforts. This advanced missile system provides India with the strategic ability to strike targets deep within Pakistan’s territory. Its features, including maneuverability and high speed, make it challenging to intercept, adding a new dimension to the deterrence equation.
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The Indian Navy is currently grappling with a missile procurement challenge, prompting it to consider the induction of the SCALP Naval missile system as a temporary solution. Developed by MBDA Systems, the SCALP Naval missile is a long-range, sea-launched, surface attack, stand-off cruise missile that has been successfully deployed by the French Navy on its Scorpene class submarines. However, this temporary measure may be necessary because India’s indigenous cruise missile program is still several years away from production.
The Indian Navy has unique requirements when it comes to striking offshore targets, including military and economic infrastructures. Long-range cruise missiles are essential for these operations, and the Indigenous Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) program is seen as a viable solution. However, this indigenous program faces delays, making the induction of the SCALP Naval missile a potentially practical interim measure.
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The Indian Navy’s Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) program is poised to achieve a groundbreaking level of commonality with the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 5th generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. This strategic move emphasizes the nation’s commitment to efficient resource utilization and technological synergy.
The TEDBF program is set to adopt nearly 60 per cent of the components and systems that are being developed for the AMCA program. This high degree of commonality between the two programs will result in significant benefits, including reduced development costs, streamlined logistics, and enhanced maintenance efficiency.
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The Indian Army and Indian Air Force are set to procure 16 MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), which will come equipped with Electronic Warfare and Airborne Early Warning sensor payloads. These high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be stationed in North India to monitor the Line of Control (LOC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC) with both China and Pakistan.
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is designed to provide extended flight capabilities, with the ability to fly over the horizon via satellite for over 40 hours in various weather conditions. It is engineered to safely operate in civil airspace, offering real-time situational awareness for joint forces and civil authorities, day or night.
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., a renowned aerospace and defense technology company, is on the verge of securing substantial orders from India for the acquisition of 31 of its MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian High-Altitude, Long-Endurance (HALE) Class Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The company is also keen to foster further collaboration on newer Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems and work closely with the Indian Armed Forces.
General Atomics is looking to present a diverse array of cutting-edge RPA systems to the Indian Army and Indian Navy. These offerings include the Mojave and MQ-9B STOL platforms, which enable short takeoff and landing from unimproved surfaces, enhancing operational flexibility. The company is also set to introduce the Gambit Series of autonomous collaborative platforms, which expand tactical employment options for pilots. Additionally, General Atomics offers a line of Air-Launched Effects designed to deliver potent stand-off capability with stand-in performance, effectively transforming battlefield operations.
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The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns worldwide, but officials have assured that it will not affect the supplies of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) ordered by the Indian armed forces. Nor will it impact ongoing projects to upgrade older Israeli origin equipment.
The Indian Army and Navy have recently placed orders for four Hermes 900 drones using emergency financial powers. These medium altitude long endurance drones will be manufactured in India by Adani Elbit at a facility in Telangana. This facility has a proven track record, having already delivered on export orders.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is in the process of conducting a comprehensive evaluation to determine the requirements for the procurement of 80-100 Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) that will serve as replacements for the ageing fleet of over 100 Soviet-era An-32 Transporters. These replacements are expected to enter service from 2030 onwards. HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited), India’s state-owned aerospace and defence company, is eagerly awaiting the results of this evaluation to understand the specific load-carrying capabilities desired by the IAF.
Earlier this year, the IAF issued a Request for Information (RFI) that outlined a rather vague load-carrying capacity requirement of 18-27 tonnes. This left room for ambiguity, as only two of the three aircraft on offer met this criterion. However, the recent acquisition of the C-295 from Airbus by the IAF, which falls into the same category as the An-32, suggests that the MTA may require a load-carrying capacity of over 30-35 tons. This, in turn, could lead to only one transporter qualifying, which is the A400.
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In a strategic shift, India has decided to forego plans to arm its fleet of Israeli Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and will instead focus on enhancing their communication capabilities by integrating satellite connectivity. This shift in approach is aimed at improving the endurance and overall functionality of these UAVs.
Initially, India had been pursuing Project Cheetah, a comprehensive upgrade initiative for the Heron UAVs used by the Indian military. Project Cheetah was structured to unfold in two phases, with each phase addressing critical aspects of the UAV’s capabilities.
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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a key player in India’s defence sector, is preparing to enhance the localization content for the Indo-Israeli Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) program. This move is driven by expectations of substantial orders from the Indian Air Force (IAF), which is planning to procure nine MR-SAM squadrons, comprising a total of 2,000 Barak-8 missiles next year.
The MR-SAM program is a joint venture between India and Israel, resulting in a highly capable interceptor missile system designed to neutralize aerial threats within a range of 70-90 kilometres. This system has already been inducted by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy, demonstrating its critical role in enhancing India’s air defence capabilities.
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India is currently facing a critical challenge as it addresses significant delays in the delivery of F404 engines manufactured by General Electric (GE) Aerospace. These engines power the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas-Mk IAs fighter jets, and their timely delivery is essential to meet the delivery schedules of the these indigenous fighter aircraft that will commence from February 2024 onwards.
General Electric (GE) Aerospace has been a longstanding supplier of F404 engines for India’s Tejas program. To date, the company has delivered 75 F404 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the state-owned manufacturer of the Tejas, since start of the Program in late 80’s. However, a critical order for 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines, featuring enhanced thrust, was placed in 2021 Valued at $716 million with deliveries expected to commence from August of the current year, but till November it has happened yet.
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