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Navy Chief Adm Dinesh K Tripathi will visit the UAE from October 21-24 to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries and explore new avenues of cooperation between their navies, an official statement said on Monday.
Adm Tripathi will also witness the conduct of the third edition of the India-UAE bilateral naval exercise, the defence ministry said in the statement. The Chief of the Naval Staff is scheduled to hold discussions with Rear Admiral Pilot Saeed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces and other senior government officials of the UAE, it said.
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The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has released a tender for the supply of stretched acrylic canopy systems for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The tender specifically calls for six canopy bubbles that adhere to MIL-W-81752A and MIL-C-81590 specifications, which are standards for military aircraft windshields and canopies. This marks a significant step in the development of India’s indigenous 5th-generation fighter jet, which requires advanced components to meet the demanding requirements of modern air combat.
The tender outlines that the canopy bubble is to be manufactured from stretched acrylic laminated material, known for its high durability and optical clarity. This bubble will be mounted on a metal frame using fasteners, and the entire assembly, referred to as the Canopy System, is expected to meet stringent performance and safety criteria.
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Major General Rajiv Narayanan, a Professor of Practice at IIT Madras, has announced an innovative project aimed at revolutionizing armored warfare. Collaborating with IIT Madras and Lieutenant General Shankar, Maj Gen Narayanan is working on the development of a tank-fired ramjet-based Fin Stabilized Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS) ammunition. This groundbreaking project seeks to significantly enhance the lethality and effectiveness of tank munitions against modern armored threats.
With the advancement of armor technology in modern Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), the need for more effective ammunition has become critical. Traditional FSAPDS rounds are already recognized as the most lethal kinetic energy ammunition available, capable of penetrating all known tank armor within a direct shooting range of up to 3000 meters. However, the limitations in range and velocity present challenges, particularly against advanced Active Protection Systems (APS) that are designed to intercept incoming projectiles.
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The Indian Navy is set to embark on a significant milestone with the first test flight of the Utility Helicopters-Maritime (UHM), an optimized variant of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. Scheduled for May 2025, this test flight represents a crucial step in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy’s aviation fleet. Sources indicate that the build process for the test aircraft is currently underway, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) rigorously testing and certifying various systems on a separate test helicopter.
While the UHM is based on the proven design of the ALH Dhruv, officials have emphasized that extensive modifications and structural changes are being implemented, making the UHM akin to the development of a new helicopter. This innovative approach ensures that the UHM will meet the specific operational requirements of the Indian Navy, particularly in maritime environments.
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India’s growing nuclear triad is poised for another significant milestone as the country prepares to commission its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), likely to be named INS Aridhaman, in 2025. Based on the design of the Arihant-class, INS Aridhaman is often referred to as S4, its classified designation, and will feature significant enhancements over its predecessors. The submarine, a crucial component of India’s strategic deterrence, will mark a substantial leap in capability, complementing India’s existing sea-based nuclear arsenal.
INS Aridhaman is a stretched variant of the INS Arihant, with an estimated additional displacement of 1,000 tons compared to the earlier Arihant class submarines. The increased displacement enhances the vessel’s capacity to accommodate more Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBMs), providing greater firepower and extending India’s second-strike capability. This improvement will also allow the submarine to stay submerged for longer durations, increasing its survivability during patrols.
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The Serbian YouTube channel RedEffect, known for its reviews and opinions on Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), recently gave its analysis of India’s upcoming Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV), designed to replace the T-72 MBTs in the Indian Army. According to RedEffect, India is making notable strides in military hardware development, following the recent launch of its light tank project, with the FRCV showing promising design features and innovations.
The FRCV concept seems to draw inspiration from Russia’s T-14 Armata, but with distinct modifications. One of the standout aspects is the existence of two design options:
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A diplomatic standoff between the United States and Canada over the issue of Khalistan has not only affected India-Canada relations but may also strain India-US ties. The assassination of a Canadian Khalistani terrorist and an assassination attempt on an American terrorist linked to the same movement have intensified tensions. In the Canadian case, India has been directly blamed, but the situation with the US is being handled more discreetly and diplomatically.
The US presented strong evidence regarding the assassination attempt, and India responded by taking action against those responsible, including ex-RAW agent Vikas Yadav, an Indian citizen. Efforts are underway to extradite him, although Indian legal processes will likely take precedence before he faces justice.
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In a significant milestone, the Indian Army has overhauled the T-90 Bhishma main battle tanks for the first time within India, marking a crucial step towards reducing its dependence on foreign countries for maintaining its armored fleet. Due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the supply of spare parts for the T-72 and T-90 tanks from Russia had been disrupted, severely impacting the Indian Army’s operational readiness. However, the Army has now found a solution by overhauling the T-90 Bhishma tanks domestically, breathing new life into its aging fleet.
For the first time, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi inducted an overhauled T-90 Bhishma tank into service after it was refurbished at the 505 Army Base Workshop. This accomplishment signals a major step towards self-reliance in maintaining and upgrading India’s defense capabilities.
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On 21st October 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal.
The bilateral phase of the exercise will be conducted from 13 to 21 November 2024 and is expected to generate intense collaboration between the two forces, as they engage in advanced air combat simulations, joint mission planning and debriefing sessions. The bilateral phase aims to enhance interoperability, sharpen combat readiness and promote the exchange of knowledge between the two Air Forces.
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India and China have reached a deal on patrolling the Himalayan frontier, aiming to resolve a four-year military stand-off, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday.
The two nuclear-armed neighbours have had tense relations since their troops clashed in 2020. Here are some areas affected by India’s strained ties with China since then:
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At least 10 nuclear reactors are being installed in the country while two reactors in Gujarat’s Kakrapar have started generating power commercially, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology was informed on Monday.
According to sources, the new nuclear reactors coming up in states like Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana are of 700 MW capacity and will start operating in the next few years.
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Innovation in the manufacturing sector is critical to achieve exponential growth as India moves towards the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, Bharat Forge Chairman and MD Baba Kalyani said on Monday.
Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, he also stressed on the need to develop technologies locally to give fillip to the manufacturing sector.
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Eighty-five Indian nationals have been discharged from the Russian military so far and efforts are on to secure the release of 20 more Indians, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday.
The Indian side is expected to take up the issue of discharge of the remaining Indians when Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday on the margins of the BRICS Summit in the Russian city of Kazan, people familiar with the matter said.
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Five Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district on Monday, police said.
The gunfight, in which commandos of the C-60 specialised combat unit of the Gadchiroli police played a leading role, took place in a forest in Bhamragadh taluka in the eastern Maharashtra district and comes just one month ahead of the state assembly polls.
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Gurmeet Singh, who was among seven persons killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal, was speaking to his wife on the phone when he was hit by a bullet, his father said on Monday.
A doctor from Kashmir and six non-local labourers were killed while five people sustained injuries in the terror attack at an under-construction tunnel at Gund on Sunday. Gurmeet Singh, 45, hailed from village Sakhowal in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district and had been working in a company as a construction worker.
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