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Ethiopia, a nation in the Horn of Africa, is inching closer to becoming the first African country to procure arms from India, according to sources familiar with the program told idrw.org. This potential deal, expected to be finalized by mid-2024, marks a possible turning point in Ethiopia’s military procurement strategy.
While specifics of the agreement remain under wraps, speculations point towards Ethiopia’s interest in acquiring anti-drone systems, small arms, and potentially a more significant weapons system. Traditionally, Ethiopia has relied heavily on Russia and China to fulfill its military needs. This upcoming deal with India signifies a potential diversification of its arms suppliers.
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China’s long-awaited strategic bomber, the H-20, is poised to be unveiled, marking a significant leap forward for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and potentially altering the balance of power in the region. Here’s why India should be wary of this development and invest in long-range anti-stealth technology.
The H-20 is believed to be a next-generation, subsonic stealth bomber similar to the American B-2 Spirit. Its stealth capabilities present a major challenge for Indian air defenses. Traditional radar systems struggle to detect stealth aircraft designed to absorb or deflect radar waves. This allows the H-20 to potentially penetrate Indian airspace undetected and deliver long-range precision strikes on critical infrastructure or military installations.
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India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is poised to take a leap forward with the integration of a Distributed Aperture System (DAS). This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionize the AMCA’s capabilities, making it a true game changer in aerial warfare.
Imagine a fighter jet with eyes all around its body. That’s essentially what DAS offers. It’s a network of high-resolution infrared (IR) sensors strategically placed around the aircraft. These sensors continuously scan the surrounding environment, providing the pilot with a complete 360-degree spherical view.
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Canada has recently made a significant acknowledgment regarding allegations of Indian interference in past elections won by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Following an official probe into foreign meddling in elections, unsubstantiated claims of Indian involvement have been refuted. The investigation, however, highlighted instances of Chinese influence in both the 2017 and 2021 elections.
A polling official involved in the investigation panel stated, “I do not believe that during the 2021 election, we saw evidence of the Government of India using those tools in the campaign.” This statement contradicts previous accusations made by Ottawa, which had initiated an inquiry into alleged Indian meddling amidst strained relations between the two nations. The tensions escalated following Trudeau’s accusations against the Indian government regarding the involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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India has taken a significant step in boosting its connectivity with Southeast Asia by securing the rights to operate Sittwe Port in Myanmar. This marks India’s second overseas port venture, following the Chabahar Port in Iran.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) greenlit a proposal for India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) to assume complete operational control of Sittwe Port, strategically located on the Kaladan River.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed the BJP government at the Centre over the Agnipath scheme, saying an Agniveer recruit who has undergone training for just six months will become a martyr in combat against a Chinese soldier, who is trained for five years. Addressing an election rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol, Gandhi claimed the “Agniveer Yojana” was conceptualised by the prime minister but the Army doesn’t want this scheme.
After coming to power, the Congress will abolish this short-term recruitment scheme for inducting soldiers, he said.
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President Asif Ali Zardari felicitated the Pakistani nation and the Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr and urged them to show compassion and generosity and share their happiness with the poor and needy.
In a message, he said, “On this auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr I felicitate and express my sincere wishes to the Pakistani nation and Muslim Ummah.” “I pray to Allah Almighty to bring immense blessings, happiness, peace and security to everyone on this blessed day.”
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India has been elected to several key bodies at the UN, including a significant victory by its nominee Jagjit Pavadia who was re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board after garnering the highest number of votes.
Pavadia was re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) by secret ballot for the third term for five years from March 2025-2030, getting the highest number of votes in the highly competitive election.
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Authorities in Leh on Tuesday ordered withdrawal of prohibitory orders banning rallies imposed earlier in an apparent move to counter a march to the China border announced by Leh Apex Body (LAB). The restrictions were being lifted as “now there is no imminent apprehension of breach of peace and public order”, according to an official order.
The order, issued by Leh District Magistrate Santosh Sukhadeve, directed for withdrawal of the restrictions under prohibitory orders with immediate effect.
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The Indian Ambassador to Israel, Sanjeev Singla, met the country’s Minister for Labour, Yoav Ben-Tzur, on Wednesday (local time) held talks on bilateral relations, with the former also bringing up the safety and well-being of Indian workers in the country.
During the meeting, the envoy was briefed on the enforcement activities of the Ministry for welfare of Indian workers there. In a post on X, the Embassy of India in Israel wrote, “Ambassador met the Minister of Labor of Israel to discuss relations, including safety and well-being of Indian workers in Israel.”
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Five Naxalites, one of them carrying a bounty of ? 1 lakh, were arrested on Tuesday in the Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, police officials said. Two of them, Pottam Bhima, 35, and Hemla Bhima aged 32, were apprehended by the District Reserve Guard and local police from the forests in the Chintalnar area in Sukma district during an area domination exercise, Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran G Chavan said.
Pottam, who carried a bounty of ? 1 lakh, was the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangh president under the Surpanguda Revolutionary People’s Council of the outlawed Maoist organization, he added. Hemla was a Surpanguda militia member, the police official said.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to put its indigenously developed LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter jet in the international spotlight. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, recently confirmed plans to actively feature the Tejas Mk1A in upcoming international air shows and air exercises.
Participating in international air shows and exercises will provide the IAF with a platform to publicly demonstrate the advanced capabilities of the Tejas Mk1A. Potential adversaries and allies alike will witness the jet’s manoeuvrability, firepower, and avionics suite firsthand.
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The upcoming Tejas MkII fighter jet program is leaping forward with the incorporation of new, cost-effective manufacturing techniques for its composite fin and rudder assemblies. This collaboration between the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) promises a lighter, more efficient aircraft.
The key innovation lies in co-curing, a technique that allows for the simultaneous bonding of multiple composite layers during manufacturing. This reduces both weight and part count. By minimizing the number of mechanical joints, co-curing also improves structural efficiency.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced a project to procure and deploy an Integrated Perimeter Security System (IPSS) for 30 of its airbases across India. This initiative aims to significantly enhance the security and intrusion detection capabilities of these critical installations.
The IAF seeks vendors capable of supplying, installing, integrating, and commissioning (SITIC) all necessary equipment and subsystems for the IPSS. The desired system will provide a composite surveillance picture with integrated video analytics to generate real-time decision-making solutions for security personnel.
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European missile developer MBDA has announced the development of the MICA NG (Next Generation) air-to-air missile. This new weapon system is slated to replace the legacy MICA missiles currently deployed by the French Air Force and Navy on Dassault Rafale and Mirage 2000 fighter jets.
The MICA NG is designed as a successor to the original MICA missiles, developed in the 1980s and 1990s. These missiles currently serve as the primary air-to-air weapon system for Rafale and Mirage 2000 jets operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) as well.
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