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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is making significant progress on its unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) program, codenamed CATS Warrior. This project initially focused on the CATS Warrior, a smaller (under 1-ton) UCAV designed to operate as a “loyal wingman” for manned fighter jets and conduct deep penetration strikes.
However, new information by idrw.org suggests HAL is also developing a larger variant: the CATS Warrior II. This heavier UCAV will be a game-changer, boasting a near 5-ton All-Up Weight (AUW). Powered by a domestically produced Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine (HTFE-25), the CATS Warrior II is expected to carry a substantial weapons payload of 400-500 kg. Additionally, its impressive endurance of over 10 hours and service cruise altitude near 35,000 ft will provide significant operational flexibility.
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HAL officals shed light on idrw.org why AMCA will require unique engine thrust. Central to this development is the creation of a new engine specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements of India’s operational environment. The AMCA will be powered by two 110kN thrust class engines, ensuring superior performance and reliability even under the country’s challenging hot and humid conditions.
One of the standout features of the AMCA is its capability to supercruise, allowing it to sustain supersonic speeds without engaging afterburners. This is achieved through the powerful 110kN thrust class engines, which are designed to generate sufficient power for the aircraft’s radar and avionics systems.
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Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), riding high on the successful delivery of INS Vikrant, India’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, has presented a compelling proposal to the Indian Navy. The proposal outlines a significantly reduced construction timeframe for a sister ship to INS Vikrant.
Building INS Vikrant was a monumental undertaking, taking nearly 13 years from keel-laying to sea trials. However, CSL is confident of slashing this timeframe to just 7 years for the next carrier. This ambitious target hinges on two key factors.
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India’s recent collaboration with Abu Dhabi’s EDGE Group for joint weapon system development opens promising avenues for the Indian Armed Forces. While specific details remain undisclosed, here are five EDGE-developed systems ideally suited for local manufacturing in India:
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A recently surfaced image featuring the Indian ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant and the Russian Akula-class attack submarine INS Chakra II has sparked discussions online. This side-by-side comparison highlights the distinct design philosophies employed in these underwater giants.
The Akula boasts a unique double-hull design. This configuration consists of an inner pressure hull, which safeguards the crew and equipment, and a lighter outer hull. This approach offers greater flexibility in shaping the exterior, resulting in superior buoyancy compared to its Western counterparts. The prominent “bulb” atop the Akula’s rudder houses its towed sonar array when not in use. Additionally, Akula-class submarines possess hydrodynamic sensors for wake detection, strategically positioned on the leading edge of the sail, outer hull casing, and forward bottom of the hull.
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India has expressed interest in managing and developing Bangladesh’s Mongla Port, according to a report by The Economic Times. This move comes as China also seeks influence in the strategically located port.
India already manages ports in Iran (Chabahar) and Myanmar (Sittwe), and securing Mongla would grant them a strategic foothold in the Bay of Bengal. This could potentially counter China’s growing presence in the region and solidify India’s role as a security provider in the Indian Ocean.
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The recent encounter between the Indian Army and terrorists in Kashmir has sparked a significant outburst on social media, especially within the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) region. The focal point of this eruption is the death of the notorious terrorist Rahan Ali. However, the Indian media’s coverage of the event left out a crucial detail that social media users in POK were quick to highlight: Rahan Ali might have been an active member of the Pakistani military, specifically the Special Services Group (SSG) commando unit.
Photographs circulating on social media in POK purportedly show Rahan Ali in an SSG uniform, suggesting his active or previous service with the elite commando unit of the Pakistani military. This revelation has stirred significant controversy and has led to widespread speculation about the Pakistani military’s involvement in insurgent activities within the Indian side of Kashmir. According to some social media handles in POK, Ali might have been a retired SSG commando who had been re-engaged to execute targeted operations against Indian soldiers and Hindu civilians.
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Modern warfare is no longer a solely physical domain, but a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape increasingly influenced by complex data networks and advanced cyber technologies, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Saturday.
Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade of the 213 Officers’ Course at the Air Force Academy (AFA) in Dundigal near here, Chaudhari also said tomorrow’s conflicts cannot be fought with yesterday’s mindset.
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‘Two Decades of the Quad: Diplomacy and Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific’, a new report by Observer Research Foundation, (ORF) and East West Center, Washington DC assesses the Quad’s achievements and potential amid the ongoing geopolitical churn, increasing bilateral and multilateral cooperation among member countries, and the need for diversifying channels of collaboration, given the growing regional and global responsibilities.
Moving beyond traditional security concerns, the Quad has transformed from a budding security dialogue into a multifaceted partnership with far-reaching goals through the creation of six leader-level working groups.
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The recent terror incidents were a desperate attempt by the handlers, based across the border, to keep their shops running after massive setback to terror infrastructure in Kashmir, Director General of Police R R Swain said on Saturday, asserting that the enemy forces will be defeated.
He requested the people not to raise “false flags” and cross-check the information about the movement of terrorists before sharing it with the security agencies so that “we should be there where we ought to be”.
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GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) is a Ka-band High throughput communication satellite of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Government of India company under the Department of Space and the commercial arm of ISRO. GSAT-N2 is the 2nd Demand Driven satellite of NSIL.
GSAT-N2 is set to enhance broadband services and in-flight connectivity (IFC) across the Indian region. This satellite, featuring multiple spot beams and wideband Ka x Ka transponders, aims to support a large subscriber base with small user terminals, significantly boosting system throughput through its multi-beam architecture which allows frequency reuse.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Sri Lanka on June 20, Foreign Ministry sources said here on Saturday. Sri Lanka was anticipating a visit by Jaishankar and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi too was expected to visit the island nation at a later date, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry told reporters on Friday.
Sabry said the visits were a sequel to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to New Delhi last week to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony after he won the third term. However, there was no official announcement on Jaishankar’s visit from India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
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The Indian-American community, which has grown to five million in 2023, has broken through many barriers to become one of the most influential immigrant groups in the US now, a report said Thursday, observing that their story is about motivated immigrants and their children chasing the American dream.
Indian Americans account for only 1.5 per cent of the US population, yet they continue to have an outsized and positive impact across different aspects of US society, said Indiaspora founder MR Rangaswami.
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Security forces on Saturday arrested two hardcore cadres of the Naga militant group, NSCN(IM), in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh and recovered one 9mm pistol and 4 mobile phones from their possession.
The arrestees identified as self-styled (SS) Lt Khunliam Sumpa and SS L/Corporal Jenlong Sopong aka Jenlong Wakthom were allegedly involved in extortion activities in Khonsa town of Tirap during the recently concluded general elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly, sources said.
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Filmmaker JP Dutta’s iconic war film ‘Border’ completed 27 years since its release on Thursday. To celebrate the occasion actor Jackie Shroff dropped a video on social media.
Recalling his acting stint in the movie, Jackie posted a clip featuring his scene on his Instagram stories. Writer and producer-director JP Datta depicted the battle of Longewala where 21 brave soldiers, including Bhairo Singh, were involved in serving the nation with glory.
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