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The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is spearheading an ambitious initiative to integrate advanced Sense and Avoid (SAA) or Detect and Avoid Systems (DAAS) into its Tapas and Archer-NG Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This cutting-edge technology aims to enable these UAVs to navigate safely in complex airspace, autonomously avoiding collisions with other aerial vehicles, birds, buildings, and other obstacles.
By incorporating a sophisticated multi-sensor data fusion processor and a combination of off-the-shelf and novel sensors, ADA is positioning India’s MALE UAVs to operate seamlessly in both controlled and uncontrolled airspace, enhancing their operational safety and versatility.
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In a significant step toward India’s first private orbital rocket launch, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace announced on April 28, 2025, that the Composite Nozzle and Flex Nozzle Control (FNC) System for the Vikram-1 rocket’s Stage-1, named Kalam-1200, have successfully passed their pre-flight tests. This critical “steering system” for thrust vector control is now ready for integration with the motor, paving the way for an upcoming static fire test and the much-anticipated Vikram-1 launch.
The achievement, celebrated in posts on X by Skyroot’s CEO Pawan Chandana and the company’s official handle, underscores India’s growing prowess in private space exploration and positions Skyroot as a trailblazer in the global small-satellite launch market. Here’s a deep dive into this milestone, its technical significance, and what it means for Vikram-1’s journey to orbit.
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On April 29, 2025, the Directorate General of Public Relations (DGPR) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) released a video on its official X account, @DGPR_PAF , titled “Pakistan Air Force Reaffirms Unwavering Commitment to National Sovereignty & Defence Excellence.” The video, posted at 09:43 IST, aimed to showcase the PAF’s capabilities and dedication to protecting Pakistan’s sovereignty amid heightened regional tensions, particularly following India’s withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
Indian social media users, defense watchers, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysts were quick to point out major blunders in the video. Among the visuals intended to portray Pakistan’s military might, the video bizarrely included:
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Following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on April 24, 2025, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, some Pakistani politicians and commentators have issued bold threats to target Indian dams and water infrastructure to prevent the diversion of water from the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers.
These statements, often amplified on platforms like X, reflect a bravado that grossly overestimates Pakistan’s military capabilities and underestimates the complexity of destroying modern dams. This article dissects the impracticality of such threats, calculates the immense challenges involved in targeting dams, and underscores why this rhetoric is a strategic misstep for Pakistan.
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Recent satellite imagery shared by open-source intelligence analyst Damien Symon (@detresfa_
) on April 28, 2025, reveals Pakistani naval activity in the northern Arabian Sea, with frigates, corvettes, and a replenishment tanker spotted near the ports of Gwadar and Ormara, while much of the fleet remains docked at Karachi. These movements have sparked speculation about Pakistan’s intentions, particularly given the strategic importance of these ports and ongoing regional tensions with India. However, a closer look suggests this is likely a routine maneuver with a clear message rather than a prelude to conflict.
The satellite images show a modest but visible naval presence in the waters near Gwadar and Ormara, two key ports along Pakistan’s Makran coast in Balochistan. Gwadar, a linchpin of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and Ormara, home to the Jinnah Naval Base, are critical to Pakistan’s maritime strategy. The presence of frigates and corvettes—likely including modern Chinese-built Type 054A/P Tughril-class frigates or Turkish-designed Babur-class corvettes—alongside a replenishment tanker, suggests a capability for sustained operations at sea. Meanwhile, Karachi, Pakistan’s primary naval hub, appears to be hosting the bulk of the fleet, possibly including older Zulfiquar-class frigates and Agosta-class submarines, though only two of Pakistan’s eight submarines are reportedly operational due to ongoing repairs.
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On April 28, 2025, a Turkish C-130 Hercules cargo plane landed at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, triggering a flurry of speculation about its purpose. Recent reports from Pakistani media outlets claimed the aircraft was delivering guided missiles for Turkish-supplied unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to bolster Pakistan’s military capabilities. However, the Turkish Ministry of Defence swiftly debunked these claims, stating that the plane’s stop was solely for refueling before continuing its scheduled route. The incident, set against the backdrop of escalating India-Pakistan tensions, underscores the dangers of unverified narratives in a volatile region.
The Turkish C-130E Hercules, a versatile military transport aircraft, touched down in Karachi on April 28, as confirmed by flight-tracking data from open-source intelligence (OSINT) trackers. Pakistani outlets, citing unnamed sources, alleged that the plane was carrying precision-guided munitions compatible with Turkish-made drones, such as the Bayraktar TB2, previously supplied to Pakistan. These claims gained traction amid heightened regional anxieties following India’s withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and ongoing military posturing along the India-Pakistan border.
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On April 27, 2025, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK894, en route from Islamabad to Kuala Lumpur, was forced to take a significantly longer route, extending its flight time from the usual 5 hours and 24 minutes to 8 hours and 16 minutes. The detour, captured in Flightradar24 data shared on X by user @flightradar24, reflects the impact of escalating India-Pakistan tensions following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on April 24, 2025, and the Pahalgam terror attack days earlier.
Flight PK894, typically a direct route from Islamabad’s Allama Iqbal International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, covers a distance of approximately 4,500 km, with an average flight time of 5 hours and 24 minutes on a Boeing 777-200ER, cruising at 900 km/h. The standard path crosses northern India, the Bay of Bengal, and the Andaman Sea, minimizing fuel consumption and transit time for the 314 passengers the aircraft can carry.
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Dassault Aviation CEO and chairman Eric Trappier, on Monday welcomed the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) between India and France for the procurement of 26 Rafale aircraft for the Indian Navy, underlining the 70-year-old relationship between the two countries and reaffirming Dassault Aviation’s commitment to standing by India in its pursuit of “sovereign power”, addressing “strategic challenges”, and supporting its “ambitious vision for the future”.
In an official statement from Dassault Aviation, Trappier said, “On behalf of Dassault Aviation and its partners, I would like to thank the Indian authorities, with whom we have been working for more than 70 years, for their confidence in us and reaffirm our unwavering determination to stand by their side to contribute to India’s expression of its sovereign power, its strategic challenges and its ambitious vision of the future.” The Dassault aviation CEO was present at the signing of the Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and France.
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Pakistan-based cyber actors have once again failed in their attempts to violate Indian cyber sovereignty. With its imprints in the Pahalgam terror attack clear, the Pakistani forces have been violating the ceasefire on the Loc every day.
Now, Pakistan has redirected its efforts towards publicly accessible welfare and educational websites after finding mission-critical national networks impenetrable. Operating under the moniker “IOK Hacker” – Internet of Khilafah, the group sought to deface pages, disrupt online services and harvest personal information. India’s layered cybersecurity architecture detected the intrusions in real-time and quickly traced their origin to Pakistan.
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India strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, describing it as the worst civilian attack since the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Delivering India’s statement at the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network (VoTAN) at the United Nations, Deputy Permanent Representative of India Yojna Patel, said, “The Pahalgam terrorist attack represents the largest number of civilian casualties since the horrific 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.
Having been a victim of cross-border terrorism for decades, India fully understands the long-lasting impact such acts have on victims, their families and society.” She emphasised that India, with its history of facing cross-border terrorism, recognises the profound scars such acts leave on societies over time. Ambassador Patel also acknowledged the strong and unequivocal support shown by the international community in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack.
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Pro Khalistani, Canadian politician and New Democratic Party (NDP) chief Jagmeet Singh has announced that he will be stepping down after support for his party collapsed in Canada’s federal election and he conceded his seat, CTV news reported.
Singh lost his seat in the House of Commons, one he’s held since 2019, coming in third. His seat of Burnaby Central in British Columbia was affected by redistribution ahead of this election. The NDP has also lost its official status, failing to secure the 12 seats necessary.
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The Central government on Tuesday blocked the X account of Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif following the barbaric terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that left 26 people dead, most of them tourists.
The action came as Pakistan’s role as a “rogue state fuelling global terrorism” was laid bare by the public admission made by Asif. A Sky News interviewer last week asked Asif if Pakistan had a long history of “backing and supporting and training and funding” terrorist organisations. He candidly admitted that it had.
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The Global Naga Forum has criticised the Centre’s decision to reduce the area of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and fencing of the Indo-Myanmar border in Nagaland. The government’s revised border guidelines issued in December 2024, limit cross-border movement under FMR to just 10 km from the border and impose a “border pass” system.
An eight-point resolution was adopted during an international hybrid seminar on FMR held under the aegis of Global Naga Forum on Monday and attended by representatives of Naga political parties, civil society organizations, student bodies, scholars, and concerned citizens from across Nagaland and abroad.
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The Congress on Tuesday asked the Centre what steps is it taking to secure the safe return of BSF jawan Purnam Sahu, who inadvertently strayed to the Pakistan side of the border.
Pakistan Rangers apprehended constable Sahu from a farming field along Punjab’s Ferozepur on April 23. Congress’ media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said it has been six days since the Border Security Force (BSF) constable was detained by Pakistan Rangers.
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Central and state intelligence agencies have intensified surveillance across the 150 km stretch of coastal borders in the remote Sundarban region, spanning the South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal, amid heightened concerns over illegal infiltration.
The move follows the recent arrest of 24 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators — including women and children — from a village in the South 24 Parganas district, located near the coastal border. Intelligence inputs suggest that the group entered India with the help of a human trafficking agent operating between India and Bangladesh.
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