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The Indian Navy has recently disclosed new information regarding its upcoming PGLRSAM interceptor missile system, currently under development by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This next-generation missile system is set to significantly enhance the naval air defence capabilities of the Indian Navy’s frontline warships.
The PGLRSAM interceptor missile is projected to have a range exceeding 250 kilometers, more than double the range of the existing MR-SAM (Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile) interceptor, which is deployed on Indian warships and has a range of 90-100 kilometers. This substantial increase in range will provide the Indian Navy with a broader operational envelope to engage aerial threats at greater distances, thus enhancing the overall defence perimeter of its vessels.
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India has submitted a bid for the Philippines’ tender to acquire 40 fighter jets, offering its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Tejas Mk1A. The deal is estimated to be worth between $5.3 billion and $7.1 billion.
The Philippines is seeking “faster and more lethal” multi-role jet fighters to complement its existing fleet of South Korean FA-50s. The government aims to award the tender as soon as possible, provided that their financial requirements are met.
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India’s Ministry of Aviation is exploring the potential to convert military aircraft designs for use in the civilian aviation sector. This move could boost domestic aircraft production and contribute to the expansion of regional air travel under the UDAN scheme.
Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu hinted at this initiative, suggesting that a civilian variant of the C-295M transport aircraft might be developed. Notably, Tata-Airbus is set to manufacture the C-295M for the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Gujarat.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully tested the Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile in a networked mode, marking a significant advancement in India’s air combat capabilities. The test involved two Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas: one detected and tracked the target, while the other, operating in a silent mode, received the target information through a data link and launched the Astra missile. This achievement demonstrates a substantial leap in the IAF’s operational tactics and electronic warfare capabilities.
The recent test of the Astra BVR missile showcased a sophisticated level of network-centric warfare. In the exercise, the first LCA Tejas utilized its radar to locate and lock onto a target, then relayed this information via a secure data link to a second LCA Tejas, which remained in a non-emitting, stealth mode. The second LCA then fired the Astra missile based on the shared targeting data without emitting any radar signals itself.
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The skies above Jodhpur Air Force Base were abuzz with excitement as Phase II of Exercise Tarang Shakti 24 kicked off. One of the highlights of the multinational air exercise was the debut of the iconic Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II in Indian airspace.
The appearance of the A-10, renowned for its close air support capabilities, has captured the attention of defense enthusiasts and plane watchers across the country. This is the first time the aircraft has been seen in India, making it a historic moment for aviation enthusiasts.
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Apollo Micro Systems Ltd has secured a significant order worth Rs. 5.73 crores for the development and supply of a Rocket Guided Bomb for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). This innovative weapon system is designed to be launched from ships in salvos, enhancing their capabilities in countering submarine threats.
The award of this project marks a major milestone for Apollo Micro Systems, as it signifies the company’s entry into the full development and manufacturing of Rocket Guided Bombs. This achievement paves the way for the creation of similar weapon systems for air, land, and sea applications.
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Viasat, a leading global satellite communications company based in California, is poised to bridge the “big internet hole over India” by providing in-flight internet connectivity using the high-tech satellite GSAT-20. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), GSAT-20 is expected to be operational towards the end of the year.
The collaboration between Viasat and ISRO aims to leverage the capabilities of GSAT-20 to offer seamless internet connectivity to passengers on domestic and international flights operating over Indian airspace. Currently, in-flight internet services are unavailable on domestic flights once they take off, while international flights are required to switch off their internet connectivity upon entering Indian airspace.
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In a significant move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday proposed India among a handful of Global South countries for hosting the second Ukraine peace summit and conveyed his idea to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The inaugural peace summit was held at a resort near Lucerne in Switzerland in June that was attended by more than 90 countries and global institutions with a sole focus on bringing peace to Ukraine.
currently talking to those countries on hosting the peace summit,” Zelenskyy said. “I told Prime Minister Modi that we could have the Global Peace Summit in India. It’s a big country, it’s a great democracy – the largest one,” he said. However, at the same time, the Ukrainian president said it would not be possible to host the summit in a country that has not joined the communique of the last peace summit. India had attended the first edition of the summit but refrained from associating itself with the communique that emerged from the deliberations.
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The Bangladesh interim government’s foreign affairs advisor Mohammed Touhid Hossain, has said that as cases mount against Sheikh Hasina, his country could consider seeking the extradition of the former premier but that would create an “embarrassing situation for the Indian government.” In an exclusive interview to Reuters TV in Dhaka, Hossain said that “since there are so many cases” against Hasina in Bangladesh, the country’s home and law ministries could make the request to extradite her.
“Her staying in Delhi, in India, the question comes that…there are so many cases (against Hasina) that could be… again some speculating, I am not a person right to answer this, if there is a request from there (Ministry of Home and Ministry of Law) we have to ask for her, you know, return to Bangladesh. If there is a demand from there, that creates an embarrassing situation for the Indian government. So I think the Indian government knows this and I am sure they will take care of it”, Hossain told Reuters TV. Sheikh Hasina had arrived in India on August 5, following an uprising led by students against her that turned violent.
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The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Friday announced that it will hold the third edition of its defence summit in the US to strengthen advanced technology partnerships in defence innovation between the two countries.
“Strengthening defence innovation! We’re thrilled to announce the 3rd edition of the India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit in collaboration with @Stanford’s Gordian Knot Centre for National Security Innovation (@StanfordGKC) and the @HooverInst,” the USISPF said in a post on X.
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Aiming to enhance security and foster inter-agency cooperation, a joint intelligence and security meeting was held at the Mamun Cantonment here, according to an official statement issued here on Saturday. The meeting on Friday was attended by officials from the army, police, Border Security Force and intelligence agencies. The meeting, which lasted almost two hours, was chaired by Lt Gen Rajan Sharawat, GOC 9 Corps. Major General Vikram Sharma, GOC Gurj Division, was also present.
The aim was to review current security protocols, assess recent challenges, and strategise on future actions to effectively safeguard the region, said the statement.
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Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti took over the charge of Director General (DG), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Saturday, informed an official release.
Upon his arrival at the CISF Headquarters, Bhatti was received by Praveer Ranjan, ADG (APS), Kundan Krishnan, ADG (North), PS Ranpise, ADG (HQ) and other senior officers of the CISF. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented to mark the occasion.
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Amid a major push for indigenisation in the military, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh will take over as the new Deputy Chief of Air Staff on September 1. In the Indian Air Force, the Deputy Chief of Air Force is the in charge of modernisation and capital procurements for the force. Air Marshal Tejinder Singh was the Senior Air Staff Officer of the all-important Eastern Air Command from May 2023.
A highly experienced fighter pilot, Singh has clocked more than 4,500 hours in different aircraft. A Category ‘A’ Flying Instructor, he has held several important command and staff appointments in his long career in the service.
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The body of Awami League leader Ishaque Ali Khan Panna, whose body was found in Meghalaya village along the Bangladesh border earlier this week, was handed over to Bangladeshi authorities by the Meghalaya government on Saturday, officials said.
A senior Meghalaya government official said that the Bangladesh government has sent an official to take back the body of Panna from the Khliehriat Civil Hospital in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district.
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Dynamatic Technologies, a leading aerospace components manufacturer, has confirmed that the first shipment of flight-critical aerostructures for the Dassault Falcon 6X business jet is slated for December 2024. The company entered into a long-term contract with Dassault Aviation earlier this year to manufacture and assemble these crucial components.
The Falcon 6X is a cutting-edge business jet renowned for its exceptional range, efficiency, and advanced technology. This aircraft is poised to redefine the business aviation industry by offering unparalleled comfort combined with superior performance.
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