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The Indian Navy is gearing up to submit a proposal to the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for the development of a second aircraft carrier, dubbed IAC-II. The Navy aims to secure the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), which is the initial approval for procurement, for this ambitious project.
With an estimated displacement of 45,000 tonnes and a price tag of approximately Rs 40,000 crore, IAC-II is poised to be a formidable addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet. The state-run Cochin Shipyard is slated to construct the aircraft carrier, incorporating modifications to support unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations.
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In a significant breakthrough for Indian defense innovation, New Delhi-based Pravaig’s defense subsidiary, Atima, has emerged as the winner of the 9th iDEX Open Challenge. Their winning project, the Electric Tactical All Terrain Vehicle (E-TATV), is set to bolster the Indian Army’s operational capabilities with cutting-edge technology, particularly in stealth forward patrolling and reconnaissance missions. This win showcases India’s growing prowess in defense technology and innovation, contributing to the nation’s broader security goals.
The E-TATV designed by Atima offers advanced tactical advantages, especially for stealth operations. With its electric powertrain, the vehicle operates quietly, making it ideal for forward patrolling and reconnaissance missions in hostile or sensitive environments where maintaining a low profile is crucial. Unlike conventional tactical vehicles, which often produce significant noise and heat signatures, the electric-powered E-TATV enhances stealth and decreases detection risk by adversaries.
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India has long faced a persistent brain drain, particularly in the defense sector. While individuals of Indian origin hold prominent positions in major aerospace companies worldwide, domestic companies struggle to attract top talent due to inadequate remuneration and bureaucratic hurdles. Despite expectations that Prime Minister Modi would address this issue, little progress has been made in the past decade.
Indian public sector companies, hampered by outdated labor laws and powerful unions, have failed to make substantial strides in attracting and retaining skilled talent in the defense sector. These constraints have limited their ability to offer competitive compensation and flexible work environments that are essential to lure top professionals.
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India is reportedly in talks with the United States for potential licensing and local production of the Stryker Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) and Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs). While these acquisitions may seem like steps toward modernizing India’s defense forces, they have raised eyebrows among defense experts and industry insiders. Many are questioning the urgency with which the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is pursuing these deals, despite the availability of local alternatives, leading to concerns about the growing influence of the American defense establishment on India’s procurement policies.
Indian defense experts are perplexed by the MoD’s preference for U.S. weapon systems that some claim are overpriced and technologically outdated. Ranesh Rajan, a defense analyst, voiced his concerns to idrw.org, stating, “India is buying yesteryear tech for tomorrow’s price.” Rajan, along with others in the defense sector, is puzzled as to why India is opting for imported solutions like the Stryker APC and Javelin ATGM when indigenous options are available, both more cost-effective and designed with Indian terrain and operational needs in mind.
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The Zorawar light tank, currently under development by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is set to showcase a unique combination of familiar features and indigenous innovations.
A recent glimpse of the tank’s cut-out has revealed a rear engine layout, a design choice that has become increasingly popular among modern tank manufacturers. This configuration offers several advantages, including improved crew protection, better weight distribution, and enhanced mobility.
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China is constructing a new heliport near the “Fishtails” sector of Arunachal Pradesh, a region bordering India. Located just 20 kilometers from the Indian border, this facility is expected to significantly bolster China’s military capabilities in the region.
The heliport is believed to be part of China’s ongoing efforts to modernize its infrastructure along the Sino-Indian border. By providing a rapid deployment capability for troops and equipment, the heliport will enhance China’s ability to respond quickly to any potential threats or incursions.
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Professor Shahiduzzaman of Dhaka University has called for a nuclear treaty between Bangladesh and Pakistan as a means to counter the perceived threat posed by India. The professor has suggested that Bangladesh could deploy Ghauri missiles in North Bengal to deter India from any aggressive actions.
Professor Shahiduzzaman, who is known for his close ties to the Pakistan-backed Jamaat-e-Islami party, has been vocal in his criticism of India’s policies towards Bangladesh. He has argued that a nuclear treaty with Pakistan would provide Bangladesh with a powerful deterrent against India and ensure its national security.
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US President Joe Biden commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine last month and his message of peace, as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks that figured pressing global challenges including the situation in the war-ravaged country.
The US President hosted Modi at his personal home in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday afternoon hours after the prime minister arrived in the US on a three-day visit. At a media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, while answering a question on defusing the Ukraine crisis, said “very important” conversations are underway with multiple people on all sides of the conflict.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that no dialogue will be held with Pakistan until terrorism ends. “There is no possibility of talks with Pakistan until terrorism completely ends,” Shah said addressing a public rally in Nowshera Constituency in support of party candidate Ravinder Raina for the Phase-2 of Jammu and Kashmir Polls to be held on September 25.
The BJP regime under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured safety and peace along the border. “There is no need for bunkers in the border areas and if Pakistan dares to fire even a single bullet, we will give them a befitting reply to them,” said Shah.
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Senior U.S. officials met with Sikh advocates on Thursday to discuss threats facing Sikhs in the United States, including a foiled murder plot against a prominent activist last year, several attendees told Reuters.
The meeting with senior White House and U.S. intelligence officials came two days before President Joe Biden is to meet India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The United States has been pushing India to investigate the murder plot against dual U.S.-Canada citizen Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, as it continues its own criminal investigation into India’s possible involvement.
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Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has planned to establish a dedicated Defence Drone facility in the city, giving a fillip to the Centre’s ‘Make in India’ campaign. During his interaction with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi recently, Garuda Aerospace Agnishwer Jayaprakash discussed a new dedicated defence drone facility in Chennai with a state-of-the-art drone design, manufacturing and testing facilities as advised by HAL and BEML.
The proposed facility would house the manufacturing capabilities for indigenous drone subsystem development and local manufacturing of critical components such as drone motors, batteries and transmitters. Garuda Aerospace is looking to develop drones with ISR capabilities besides swarm drones, tethered drones and underwater drones, a company statement said on Saturday.
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The United States and India underscored on Saturday that the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) seeks to advance resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness of the economies of its signatories. The leaders noted the economic diversity of the 14 IPEF partners, which represent 40 per cent of global GDP and 28 per cent of global goods and services trade. “The Leaders welcomed India’s signature and ratification of the Agreements under Pillar III, Pillar IV and the overarching Agreement on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).
The Leaders underscored that IPEF seeks to advance resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness of the economies of its signatories. They noted the economic diversity of the 14 IPEF partners, that represents 40 percent of global GDP and 28 percent of global goods and services trade,” a White House readout of the Biden-Modi meeting said.
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Noting that China and India are the two biggest developing countries in the world and both have the responsibility of improving the livelihood of people, China’s Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said on Thursday that President Xi Jinping and PM Modi have reached many important consensus which means that the two countries are not competitors but co-operators and are development partners, not threats. “China and India are the two biggest and developing countries in the world.
Both of us have the important responsibilities of developing the economy and improving the livelihood of people. China is determined to build itself into a great modern socialist country by the middle of this century and India has a vision of Vikasit Bharat by 2047… For a long time, China and India had a very close cooperation – in 1950s, China and India put forth the five principles of peaceful coexistence, which have become basic norms of international relations and also fundamental principles of international law, which have made historical contributions for greater cause of human progress,” Xu Feihong told reporters. “In the new era, President Xi Jinping and PM Modi have reached many important consensus – that means China and India are not competitors but cooperators. We are developmental partners, not threats.
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India’s northeastern state of Manipur has been placed on high alert after intelligence reports of a potential influx of 900 suspected Kuki militants from Myanmar, a senior security official said on Friday.
An organisation that represents the Kuki community, however, denied the security official’s allegations and called for his resignation. Kuldiep Singh, Manipur’s security adviser, told reporters the information regarding the militants had been shared with various intelligence agencies.
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The Border Security Force has foiled an infiltration bid along the international border in the RS Pura sector of Jammu and recovered a cache of weapons.
The weapons recovered include an AK 47 rifle, two pistols, and 4 and 9 mm rounds of magazine, said the BSF. “In the intervening night of 21 Sept/22 Sept 2024, the vigilant BSF troops noticed a suspicious movement wherein an intruder was observed approaching the BSF Fence in the R S Pura border area. The alert troops thwarted the infiltration attempt,” the BSF said in a press release.
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