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A leaked image of a wind tunnel model of an upcoming air-launched glide munition (ALGM) under development by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has revealed key details about its design and capabilities.
The model showcased above shows a deployable wing on the mid-section and four actuated rear fins in an X configuration. Notably, the munition does not appear to have its own propulsion system, suggesting that it relies on the initial boost provided by the launch aircraft to achieve its desired trajectory and range.
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India is set to develop a new high-thrust engine for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, the country’s ambitious 5th-generation fighter jet project. According to sources within the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), which is the lead agency responsible for this development, the new engine will require a minimum accumulated 1,600 hours of running time over nearly eight years before it can be cleared for production.
The development of the new 110 kN thrust class engine, in collaboration with a foreign Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), is projected to take nearly eight years, with extensive testing protocols set to validate its performance. GTRE sources indicate idrw.org that the initial 3-4 years of this timeline will be dedicated to ground-based testing. During this phase, the engine’s various parameters, such as fuel efficiency, reliability, and thrust output, will be meticulously evaluated.
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The Russian aerospace firm United Aircraft has expressed interest in partnering with India to locally manufacture its Il-76MD-90A transport aircraft. This proposal aims to replace the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ageing fleet of Il-76MDs, which were acquired in the early 1980s.
The Il-76MD-90A is a modernized version of the Il-76MD, featuring significant upgrades and improvements. Powered by new, more powerful PS-90A-76 engines, the aircraft offers enhanced take-off, landing, and cruise performance, increased payload and flight range, improved efficiency, and reduced noise and emissions. Over 70% of the aircraft’s systems have been updated, resulting in a payload increase from 40 to 60 tons and enhanced flight safety.
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Not many will remember but In 2010, the Indian Navy was considering the Lockheed Martin F-35 for its future aircraft carrier fighter requirements, a move that generated significant interest. At the time, Lockheed Martin’s Vice President of Business Development for India, Orville Prins, confirmed the company’s intent to respond to the Indian Navy’s Request for Information (RFI) with two F-35 variants: the STOVL (Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing) F-35B and the carrier-based F-35C.
While the F-35B initially appeared a more logical replacement for India’s aging Sea Harrier jump jets due to its vertical landing capability, the possibility of using the F-35C, designed for steam catapult launches, was also explored. Lockheed Martin conducted simulations and analyses to evaluate the F-35C’s capability to take off from India’s ski-jump carriers without needing a catapult system.
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The YouTube channel “Grim Reapers,” known for its detailed Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) simulations, recently carried out a fascinating scenario exploring how the Philippines’ new Indo-Russian BrahMos anti-ship missile batteries might fare against China’s navy in a hypothetical conflict. The simulation, titled “Philippines Brahmos Missile Batteries vs US & Chinese Carrier Groups (WarGames 241) | DCS,” tested the effectiveness of the BrahMos missiles in a series of strikes against both Chinese and US carrier groups, providing an insightful look at the potential combat outcomes.
The scenario begins by testing the BrahMos missile batteries against a Chinese naval fleet. In the first attempt, a single BrahMos missile was launched toward a Chinese Type 052D destroyer. The warship responded by launching its HQ-9B interceptor missile. The result was an interception success for the Chinese, as the BrahMos missile was neutralized before reaching its target.
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A Thane-based spacetech startup, InspeCity, has showcased its innovative robotic arm at the National Space Day Celebrations at DRDO. This robotic arm is designed to address the growing problem of space debris, which includes defunct satellites and other debris orbiting Earth.
As businesses like SpaceX continue to launch thousands of satellites into low Earth orbit, the risk of collisions and further debris generation is escalating. InspeCity is capitalizing on this opportunity by developing technologies for in-space repairs and controlled de-orbiting of satellites.
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu will host the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s 92nd Raising Day celebrations on October 8, 2024. This marks the third time the event is held outside Delhi, following previous celebrations in Chandigarh and Prayagraj.
The festivities will commence at 7:45 AM with a grand parade and fly-past at a designated location in Chennai. Afterward, the city will witness a captivating airshow over Marina Beach. This spectacular display will showcase the IAF’s frontline fighter jets, including the Rafale, Sukhoi, and Tejas, providing a glimpse into the country’s advanced aviation capabilities.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India is ready to start dialogue with Pakistan if it stops terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing an election rally in this assembly segment of Ramban district in support of BJP candidate Mohd Saleem Bhat, Singh said Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to J-K was revoked to end the misery of the people and make the region prosperous.
“Pakistan do one thing that is stop giving support of terrorism. Who would not like to improve relations with neighbouring countries? Because I know the reality that you can change a friend but not your neighbour. We want improved relations with Pakistan but first of all they should stop terrorism,” Singh told a well-attended gathering here.
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Bangladeshi Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said that he was more surprised than being concerned by the statement made by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. “I have become more surprised than being concerned by the statement,” he told reporters at the foreign ministry today.
At an event in Lucknow on September 5, Singh said India’s armed forces need to be prepared for war in order to preserve peace. Rajnath asked the country’s top military leadership to analyse the current situation in Bangladesh and the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts, predict problems that India may face in the future and stay prepared to deal with the “unexpected”.
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Bangladesh will take necessary steps to extradite deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India to try her on charges of mass killings during the student-led mass movement against her government, the newly-appointed chief prosecutor of the country’s International Crimes Tribunal said on Sunday.
Following unprecedented anti-government protests that peaked on August 5, Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled to India. Necessary steps will be taken to bring former prime minister Hasina back under the extradition treaty with India to try her on charges of mass killings during the student-led protests in July and August, International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam was quoted as saying by The Daily Star newspaper.
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Seismic activity in the Moon’s soil could be due to impact from meteorites in the past or local heat-related effects, according to Isro’s preliminary analysis of data received from Chandrayaan-3’s quake-detecting instrument.
However, detailed studies are needed to get more insights from the data, they said. Their research paper, published in the journal Icarus, is a summary of observations made on 190 hours of data recorded by the Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA).
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived here in the Saudi Arabia capital on Sunday on a two-day visit to attend the first India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers’ meeting.
Jaishankar is here on the first leg of his three-nation tour that will also take him to Germany and Switzerland. ‘Arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to take part in the First India – Gulf Cooperation Council Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Thank Abdulmajeed Al Smari, Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs for the warm reception,’ Jaishankar said in a post on X.
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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived here to a warm welcome on Sunday as he kick-started a two-day maiden visit to India to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas, including energy and connectivity, amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal received the Crown Prince at the airport following which he was accorded a ceremonial welcome, in reflection of the importance India has attached to the visit.
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With their heads tonsured and cigarette burns on bodies, two teenage boys returned home in Mizoram after being held captive by militants in adjoining Myanmar’s Chin state for nearly a week, an Assam Rifles officer said on Sunday.
The two boys, aged 16 and 15, were allegedly abducted by the Hualngoram unit of Chin Defence Force (CDF), one of several militant organisations fighting the military junta in Myanmar, on September 1 from Rih Dil Lake, a tourist spot in the neighbouring country near the Indian border, the officer said.
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Alinkman of the banned militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) was arrested for allegedly planting explosives in different locations across the state on Independence Day, police said on Sunday.
The arrested person was identified as Manab Kalita. According to police, Kalita, who was arrested from Jorhat district, confessed that he has been working for ULFA-I and was actively involved in planting bombs in more than one location in Guwahati on the Independence Day.
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