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A man here has been booked for allegedly uploading a picture of mafia Dawood Ibrahim’s picture on his social media profile, police said on Friday, October 25.
Phase-1 police station in-charge Amit Bhadana said sub-inspector Rahul Pratap Singh got information that Junaid alias Rehan, a resident of Sector-9, has put a photo of Ibrahim on his X account. A case has been registered against accused Junaid under section 196 (1) (B) (disturbing harmony among communities) of the BNS and the matter is being investigated, he said.
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Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEL), an Indian defense public sector undertaking, is calling on private sector companies to collaborate in the development of an autonomous or remote-controlled robot mounted with a sniper rifle. This innovative project aims to create a robotic system that will provide the Indian Armed Forces with advanced capabilities in combat scenarios, especially in challenging terrains, without risking the lives of soldiers.
With the increasing complexity of modern warfare, especially in rugged and hostile environments, there is a growing need for technological solutions that can provide operational advantages while minimizing risks to human soldiers. The development of autonomous robotic systems offers the military an effective tool to perform critical tasks, such as reconnaissance, precision targeting, and long-range sniping, in areas that would be too dangerous or difficult for personnel.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is making strides towards modernizing its flight data recording systems by inviting the private sector to design and develop an innovative Flight Data Recorder (FDR) system that utilizes onboard cameras. This new approach aims to enhance the quality and depth of data captured during flight operations, especially in aircraft where the current FDR systems only record a limited number of parameters.
At present, many of the aircraft in the IAF’s fleet are equipped with Flight Data Recorders that log only a small range of operational parameters. While these devices serve the purpose of basic data collection, they often leave gaps during post-flight analysis due to their inability to capture the full range of operational and environmental conditions. This shortfall can hinder the thorough investigation of incidents and routine performance monitoring, limiting insights into aircraft behavior and potential maintenance issues.
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In a significant development for India’s defense sector, Chennai-based TridenTech Engineering Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with a consortium that includes IIT Madras, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Research and Analysis Laboratory (RAL), and BILVA Technologies, has successfully conducted the test firing of an indigenously developed 80mm unguided rocket. This milestone marks a major step forward in indigenous rocket development and sets the stage for further trials and performance validation of this critical defense asset.
TridenTech Engineering Pvt Ltd played an integral role in the project, contributing expertise from the concept and preliminary design stages through detailed manufacturing and final testing. This achievement reflects the strength of a collaborative approach in India’s defense research and development, with each consortium partner bringing specialized knowledge to the table:
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Countries across the globe are facing significant challenges in producing fighter jets due to disruptions in the global supply chain. The ripple effect of these disruptions, caused by the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and material shortages, has slowed down production timelines, impacting major aerospace manufacturers. India’s ambitious Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, which involves acquiring 114 fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), is now at risk of delays as the supply chain issues affecting the global aerospace industry could prolong the acquisition of imported jets.
Supply chain challenges are plaguing almost every country that produces fighter jets. Global aerospace giants such as the U.S.’s Lockheed Martin, France’s Dassault Aviation, Sweden’s Saab, and the UK’s BAE Systems, among others, have reported delays in the production of fighter jets due to several key factors
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A groundbreaking development in autonomous naval technology was showcased this week as Sagar Defence’s Autonomous Weaponized Boat Swarm (AWBS) was spotted conducting trials in Mumbai waters. This deployment follows the Indian Navy’s approval last year for the acquisition of 12 units of these advanced vessels.
Designed and engineered by Pune-based Sagar Defence Engineering, the AWBS boasts a formidable array of capabilities. Equipped with dual cameras for surveillance, day and night radar tracking, and a powerful 12.7 mm SRCG gun, these unmanned boats are capable of neutralizing threats while being easily controlled from a remote station.
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The indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Naval trainer prototype NP5, which successfully completed its maiden flight at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) airport last year, is being prepared to serve as a crucial testbed for the upcoming Twin-Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) program.
NP5 will be used to collect valuable data on aircraft carrier take-off and landing procedures, simulating the operations of a larger, 26-ton TEDBF jet. This testing will be instrumental in refining the design and capabilities of the TEDBF, ensuring its optimal performance and safety for naval operations.
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Germany has accorded a special status to India, which will allow for quicker approvals for military purchases, German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann said on Wednesday. He added that the German seller is waiting for the Indian government to complete its decision-making processes regarding the P-75I submarine deal.
The multi-billion dollar deal will be a key topic of discussion during German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to India this week. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is also scheduled to visit India over the weekend, and the submarine deal is expected to be on the agenda for their meeting as well.
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India and China have begun troop disengagement at the two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh and this process is likely to get completed by October 28-29, Army sources said on Friday.
The process follows an agreement firmed up between the two countries on patrolling and disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, a major breakthrough to end the over four-year standoff.
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Recalled Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma on Thursday shared a terrifying moment when Khalistanis attacked him with a sword in Alberta while he was along with his wife. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Verma said that the Khalistani ‘goons’ came very close to bodily harm him adding that they were not carrying the ‘kirpan’, a religious object, but a sword that could potentially harm him.
“Yes, a couple of times they came very close to bodily harm us…They were carrying a sword, it was not a Kirpan…When I was in Alberta a sword came around 2-2.5 inches close to my body…,” said Verma. The recalled Indian envoy also said that he was accompanied by his wife. “When I was in Alberta my wife was also with me…,” he said.
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Highlighting the growth potential of India’s civil aviation space, Union minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said the country might need 4,000 more planes in the next 20 years and 200 more airports are expected to be developed during the same period.
Currently, Indian carriers are operating around 800 planes and more than 1,200 aircraft are on order. The number of airports has doubled to 157 in the last 10 years and the count is expected to rise by 50 in the next 5 years.
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Airbus expects to have more than 5,000 people as direct employees in India and also aims to source services and components worth $ 2 billion from the country in the next couple of years, a top company official said on Thursday.
President of Airbus India and Managing Director South Asia Remi Maillard also said the company’s engagement with the country is gaining new momentum.
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The European aviation giant Airbus on Thursday said that it has inaugurated its new India and South Asia headquarters located at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu inaugurated the office in the presence of Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, and Rémi Maillard, President and Managing Director of Airbus in India and South Asia.
Airbus said that the new facility will serve as the epicentre for Airbus’ operations in India, housing all three business units – Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters and Defence & Space. “The inauguration of the new headquarters of Airbus in India and South Asia is another milestone in Airbus’ ambitious vision for India,” said Rémi Maillard.
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Peace, prosperity, and the improved security situation in Jammu and Kashmir are a result of concerted and synergised efforts by the Army and other agencies, Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Friday.
On the recent rise in terrorist attacks in Kashmir, he said it was discussed at a Unified Headquarters meeting in Srinagar on Thursday and a strategy was formulated. But he refused to divulge details.
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One soldier injured in a terrorist attack on an Army vehicle on Thursday in Botapathri area of J&K’s Gulmarg succumbed to his injuries in the hospital on Friday, taking the toll in the terrorist attack to five.
Officials said a soldier injured in Thursday’s terrorist attack on a vehicle of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Nagin Chowk of Botapathri area of Gulmarg, succumbed in the hospital on Friday. In view of the recent attacks in J&K, Lieutenant Governor (LG), Manoj Sinha chaired a Unified Headquarters Meeting (UHQ) here on Thursday to review the security situation in the UT.
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