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At a recent Aero India 2025, DATA Patterns, a leading Indian defence electronics company, unveiled its Hawk I 2700 X-band GaN-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, positioning it as a contender for the Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi-30 upgrade program. According to a company official speaking to idrw.org, the Hawk I 2700 is not a derivative of the existing 4-axis (4D) airborne radar known as Virupaksha but is instead a direct competitor, showcasing new and distinct capabilities.
The Hawk I 2700 radar system is packed with 2700 TRMs which makes it technically bigger than the Virupaksha Radar that has 2400 TRMs. Hawk I 2700 can detect targets with a Radar Cross-Section (RCS) of 5 square meters up to 350 kilometres. For targets with an RCS of 2 square meters, the detection range is 250 kilometres. Smaller targets with an RCS of 1 square meter can be identified at 200 kilometres.
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Neelesh Tungar, Whole Time Director and CEO of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a key entity within the Kalyani Group, has officially announced that the company will introduce its Bharat 52 in response to the Indian Army’s Towed Gun System (TGS) tender for a 155mm/52 Caliber Gun System.
This move comes after speculations that KSSL might develop a new, lighter 15-ton towed gun based on the heavier ATAGS (Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System). Instead, KSSL has opted to repurpose and enhance their existing Bharat 52, originally developed in 2012, to meet the tender’s specifications.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is now integrating the SPIKE NLOS (Non-Line of Sight) missile system onto its Mi-17 transport helicopters, significantly enhancing their offensive capabilities. The 6th Generation SPIKE NLOS missile brings revolutionary features that provide unparalleled advantages in modern warfare. This state-of-the-art system effectively shortens the sensor-to-shooter loop, allowing for rapid engagement of multiple targets at extended stand-off and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) ranges.
One of the missile’s key features is its real-time tactical intelligence and battle damage assessment (BDA), which enables dynamic target adjustments and even mid-flight mission abortion. This flexibility ensures precision targeting while reducing the risk of collateral damage. The system supports launching and controlling salvos of up to four missiles simultaneously from a single launcher, all managed by a single operator. Additionally, the SPIKE NLOS system allows for missile handover between platforms, meaning one platform can launch a missile, while another platform can guide it to its target.
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On February 17, 2025, at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd., introduced India’s pioneering 155mm/45Cal Mounted Gun System named MArG 45. The launch of this innovative defense technology was officiated by His Excellency Shri Sunjay Sudhir, the Ambassador of India to the UAE, marking a significant moment in the exhibition’s history.
MArG 45 is an upgrade of the MArG 39. The MArG 45 stands out as India’s first mounted gun system of its kind, designed to enhance the mobility and firepower of artillery units on a 4×4 in the world.
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Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Ultra Maritime to locally manufacture sonobuoys in India. This strategic collaboration aims to bolster India’s indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities, particularly in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) technologies.
Sonobuoys are critical components in modern naval warfare, used for detecting and tracking submarines. With this partnership, BDL and Ultra Maritime will work together to establish a robust local production line for these essential ASW assets. This move aligns with the Indian government’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, enhancing self-reliance in defense production.
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On the inaugural day of NAVDEX 2025, held at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a distinguished member of the UAE Royal Family, made a notable visit to the BrahMos Aerospace pavilion. The visit underscored the growing defense collaboration between India and the UAE, focusing on advanced missile technology.
Mr. Praveen Pathak, Director of Market Promotion & Exports at BrahMos Aerospace, had the honor of briefing Sheikh Nahyan about the capabilities of the universal BRAHMOS Weapon System. The briefing highlighted the versatility and strategic importance of the BrahMos missile, which is a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
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During the bustling opening day of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Shri Sunjay Sudhir, made a significant visit to the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) stall. This visit came shortly after the ambassador inaugurated the India Pavilion at the exhibition, highlighting the strong maritime and defense ties between India and the UAE.
At the MDL stall, Ambassador Sudhir was briefed by Shri Biju George, Director (Shipbuilding), who provided an in-depth overview of MDL’s products, capabilities, and recent achievements. MDL, one of India’s premier defense public sector undertakings, is renowned for its shipbuilding and submarine construction capabilities, playing a pivotal role in strengthening the Indian Navy’s fleet.
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The Rs 60,000 crore plus Rafale Marine jet deal with France is also going to help in upgrading the buddy-buddy refuelling and other capabilities of the 36 Rafale fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The Indian Navy is acquiring 26 Rafale Marine aircraft to enhance the capabilities of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. The acquisition was in the final stages of being cleared by the cabinet committee on security.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, as the two leaders agreed to cooperate in combatting the menace through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms.
In a joint statement issued hours after the two leaders held talks here, India and Qatar emphasised the “importance of dialogue, diplomacy for a peaceful resolution of international disputes”.
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A sub-judice case in a Qatar court is leading to the delay in the return of former Indian Navy officer Purnendu Tiwary, who was freed from death-row charges along with seven of his compatriots last year. Seven of them returned to India in February last year, while Tiwary continues to remain in Qatar.
“His matter still remains sub-judice in a local court in Qatar,” Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, told reporters here when asked about Tiwary’s case.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday held wide-ranging talks with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani as the two leaders decided to elevate India-Qatar relations to a “strategic partnership” with focus on trade, investments, technology, energy and people-to-people ties, further cementing the “deep and traditional relationship” between the two countries.
They also exchanged views on “regional and global issues” of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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Jailed Punjab MP Amritpal Singh has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking directions to the Centre, the Punjab government and other respondents to allow him to attend parliamentary proceedings.
In his petition, the Khadoor Sahib MP has submitted that even a member of Parliament under preventive detention has a right to attend the House sessions according to the Constitution. Singh, who contested last year’s parliamentary polls as an independent candidate, was elected to the Lok Sabha from Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir, in the presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
The meeting reviewed the implementation and present status of various new provisions related to police, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensics in Jammu and Kashmir.
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to alleged middleman Christian Michel James, who spent six years in custody, in the purported Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland case of the CBI. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed James was in custody for the past six years while the investigation in the matter was still underway.
The top court said James would be released on bail, subject to terms and conditions decided by the trial court. The alleged scam relates to the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters from chopper design and manufacturing company AgustaWestland.James moved the apex court challenging the Delhi High Court’s September 25, 2024 order refusing him bail in the case.
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Police intercepted a drone camera flying over the Ram temple route here during a trial of an anti-drone system on Tuesday and shot it down, officials said. Police lodged an FIR stating that it was a deep conspiracy to create chaos at the Ram temple that might kill devotees in large number.
However, police refused to give further details saying a probe is on in the case. According to sources, the conspirator has been identified and he is from Gurugram, Haryana.
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