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Artemon Aerospace, a Pune-based startup, is making significant strides in the development of loitering munitions. The company has entered the flight testing phase for multiple variants of its loitering munition, aiming to fine-tune the systems through rigorous multi-stage evaluations.
Both hand-launched and canister-launched versions of the loitering munition are undergoing flight tests, ensuring their optimal performance and reliability. Artemon Aerospace is also exploring the potential of multi-configuration launch systems in collaboration with iDEX – DIO and the Indian Navy.
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A significant milestone has been reached in India’s defense sector as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Adani Defence successfully completed trials of the 1000 Kg Gaurav Glide Bomb.
During the tests, the Gaurav glide bomb demonstrated its impressive capabilities by accurately hitting a target located more than 100 kilometers away. This successful outcome paves the way for the commencement of limited serial production of the glide bomb.
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In a recent interview on The Gaurav Arya Podcast, Air Marshal Anil Chopra, a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, emphasized the urgent need for India to acquire the F-35 stealth fighter jet. He expressed concerns about China’s rapid military modernization, including its plans to field 1000 J-20 fighters by 2035.
Chopra highlighted the significance of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program for India’s air power but stressed the importance of a stopgap solution until the AMCA becomes operational. He advocated for direct Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) control over the AMCA program to ensure its timely development and deployment.
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Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of IT services and business solutions, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Marshall Group, a renowned specialist in aerospace and defense engineering. This collaboration seeks to accelerate innovation and sustainability within the aerospace and defense sectors by leveraging the combined expertise of both companies.
Under the terms of the MoU, Tech Mahindra will contribute its engineering prowess to Marshall’s programs, encompassing areas such as aircraft design, manufacturing, special mission platforms, and the development of advanced digital maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) technologies. In exchange, Marshall will tap into Tech Mahindra’s cutting-edge data analytics and intelligent field support technologies to enhance the efficiency and reliability of its infrastructure solutions.
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A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India, seeking the cancellation of licenses for Indian firms exporting arms and military equipment to Israel. The petition, filed by advocates Prashant Bhushan and Cheryl D’souza, comes in light of India’s defense exports to Israel during the ongoing Gaza conflict. The petition argues that the export of weapons to Israel is in violation of India’s international law obligations, particularly during an armed conflict that has raised concerns about humanitarian issues. Additionally, the petition invokes Article 51C of the Indian Constitution, which calls for the state to foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, as well as the fundamental right to life and equality.
The central claim of the petition rests on the argument that India’s export of arms to Israel during the Gaza conflict contradicts its legal commitments under international law. The petitioners argue that by supplying military equipment to a state engaged in conflict, India may be indirectly contributing to violations of international humanitarian law. This, they claim, conflicts with Article 51C of the Constitution, which requires the Indian state to promote adherence to international legal standards.
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The central government is actively considering revisions to the Agnipath recruitment scheme, a controversial policy introduced in 2022 to streamline the armed forces. The proposed adjustments aim to address criticisms and protests from Army aspirants, refine the scheme’s overall framework, and improve the retention rate of Agniveers.
A key focus of the government’s review is to increase the retention rate of Agniveers beyond the current 25 percent. This figure has been deemed insufficient by military experts, who argue that a higher retention rate would ensure a more experienced and skilled workforce within the armed forces.
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The Village Defense Guards (VDGs) in the Jammu region have received a significant boost to their capabilities with the introduction of Semi-Automatic Rifles (SLRs) to replace the outdated .303 rifles. These VDGs, who assist security forces along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB), have expressed their readiness to combat militants but have also demanded an increase in their remuneration.
The distribution of SLR rifles is seen as a crucial step in enhancing the VDGs’ effectiveness in hunting down militants in the remote areas of the Jammu region. The new weapons provide a more sophisticated and reliable platform for search operations and surveillance activities.
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Seeking to enhance security cooperation between Israel and India in combating drone threat, an event was held here during which nine Israeli defence companies showcased advanced technologies to counter such threats, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.
The seminar from September 2 to 4 featured participation from the representatives and senior officials from Israel’s Ministry of Defense, economic and security attaches, and representatives from India’s Ministry of Defence, and defence and civilian industries from both countries, the statement issued by the Israeli Embassy said. The seminar focused on “addressing the growing threat of drones”, both in security and criminal aspects, which poses a significant challenge to the security forces worldwide due to their ability to be used for intelligence gathering, weapon carrying and precise attacks, it added.
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SBL Energy Limited, one of the largest mining and industrial explosives manufacturers in India, has inaugurated its TNT manufacturing plant. The TNT plant, set up at the company’s 225-acre manufacturing facility at Yenvera in Nagpur, Maharashtra, is only the second such initiative in India’s private sector. The state-of-the-art TNT plant comes with 3,000 tons per annum capacity. It is an export-only plant that will help SBL Energy to triple its exports to markets such as Australia, Europe and the US.
SBL Energy aims to boost domestic production of TNT to reduce import dependence, ensure supply security, bring in cost efficiency and strengthen defence manufacturing. The plant will also boost SBL Energy’s order book and revenue on the back of growing demand from industries like infrastructure, mining and defence.
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John Kirby, the White House’s national security communications adviser, dismissed as “ridiculous” the allegations made by a senior Russian official that the United States had interfered in India’s 18th Lok Sabha elections, which took place in May this year.
The remarks by Kirby came as he held a press briefing alongside White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday. When asked about a senior Russian official’s claim in May that the US was attempting to interfere in India’s elections, Kirby said, “It’s not true! it’s a ridiculous claim.”
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Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, has said that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina making political remarks from India is an “unfriendly gesture”, asserting that she must remain silent to prevent the discomfort to both countries until Dhaka requests her extradition.
“If India wants to keep her until the time Bangladesh (government) wants her back, the condition would be that she has to keep quiet,” he said.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday responded to his earlier statement that ‘Armed Forces need to be prepared for war’. The Defence Minister said that he gave that statement so that India’s peace cannot be disturbed under any circumstances.
Highlighting India’s message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, Singh said that India has always advocated for peace but keeping in mind today’s geopolitical situation, India always needs to prepare for war to establish peace in India and world.
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Interpol issued 100 Red Notices on India’s request in 2023, highest in a year, asking police forces across globe to detain in their jurisdiction the fugitives wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies who have crossed borders, CBI Director Praveen Sood said on Thursday.
Addressing the 10th Interpol Liaison Officers (ILO’s) Conference, organized by the CBI, Praveen Sood said as many as 29 wanted criminals were brought back to India in 2023 and 19 so far in 2024 with the help of Interpol and international law enforcement partners.
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Indian cyber-security agencies have detected a phishing fraud that “mimics” the official website of the Ministry of Defence to “harvest” the log-in credentials of officials to “steal” sensitive government documents.
An advisory issued this week by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) has identified two phishing links — mod.gov.in.aboutcase.nl/publications.html and mod.gov.in.army.aboutcase.nl/publications.html. The communication has been accessed by PTI and it says both the URLs seek NIC-provided log-in credentials of government officials through a fake e-mail that comes attached with a “fake” document titled “Hackers Targeted Defence Personnel in Mass Cyber Attack”.
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In a major step in the probe into the 2023 attack at the Indian High Commission in London, the NIA on Thursday charge-sheeted a key accused in the incident, an official statement said.
The charge sheet was filed in a special NIA court in Delhi. Inderpal Singh Gaba, a UK national residing in Hounslow and originally hailing from New Delhi, was charge-sheeted as one of the agitators who actively participated in the anti-India protest on March 22, 2023, in front of the Indian High Commission in London, as part of the Khalistani secessionist agenda, it said.
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