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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Deputy Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has hinted at a potential increase in the production rate of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A. This positive outlook coincides with the anticipated opening of a third HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) production plant in Nashik by 2025.
The establishment of the Nashik facility is expected to significantly enhance HAL’s production capabilities. Air Marshal Dixit suggests this could lead to a ramp-up in Tejas Mk1A deliveries, potentially rising from the current 16 units per year to 24 units per year.
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Kochi-based Smart Engineering & Design Solutions (India) Private Ltd. has been selected by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) to provide design collaboration for the development of India’s crucial Five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) program.
The vessel boasts a diesel propulsion system (CODAD) with a single shaft configuration and CPP (Controllable Pitch Propeller) for efficient operation.
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Recent satellite imagery has revealed the Indian Navy’s S4 nuclear submarine in its outer dry dock, with its shed open for the first time. This sighting offers valuable insights into the vessel’s capabilities and potential advancements over its predecessors.
The S4, the third Arihant-class SSBN (Sub Surface Ballistic Nuclear) submarine launched in November 2021, appears larger than the previous S2 and S3 vessels. Notably, the exposed launch tubes suggest the S4 might be equipped to carry twice the number of Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBMs) compared to its predecessors.
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The simmering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have prompted airlines, including Air India, Vistara, and several foreign carriers, to reroute their flights away from Iranian airspace. This strategic maneuver comes in response to the perceived threat of Iran potentially targeting Israel, a situation that US President Joe Biden anticipates could escalate “sooner than later.”
The decision to avoid overflying Iranian airspace marks a precautionary measure taken by airlines in light of the escalating tensions in the region. With the specter of conflict looming, carriers are prioritizing passenger safety and operational security by steering clear of areas deemed high-risk.
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In a recent address to students at Sat Paul Mittal School, Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), shared insights into India’s lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan 3. Dr. Somanath emphasized that India’s endeavor to reach the moon wasn’t merely about showcasing technological prowess to the world but was driven by a profound curiosity to study the celestial rocks of our closest celestial neighbor.
India’s journey to the moon represents the culmination of years of dedication and innovation within the country’s space program. Dr. Somanath highlighted the exceptional capabilities of Indian scientists and engineers in developing satellites and rockets, underscoring the nation’s self-reliance in space technology.
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The second group of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter has left the Maldives on April 9 under a bilateral agreement with India, President Mohamed Muizzu has announced.
Muizzu announced this on Friday while speaking during a campaign event for ruling party candidates ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for later this month. “The first team has already gone. Now, on April 9, the soldiers on the second platform have also been withdrawn,” Muizzu was quoted as saying by the local media.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized the Israel-linked MSC ARIES container ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, The Times of Israel reported, citing Iranian news agency.
The ship in question was the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, a container ship owned by Zodiac Maritime, based in London. Zodiac Maritime is a division of Zodiac Group, owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer. The MSC Aries was last seen on Friday, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai, according to The Times of Israel. The ship is currently sailing through the Persian Gulf, according to ship tracking site, Marine Traffic.
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Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first ever direct attack on Israeli territory, risking a major escalation as the United States pledged “ironclad” backing for Israel.
Sirens wailed and Reuters journalists in Israel said they heard distant heavy thuds and bangs from what local media called aerial interceptions of explosive drones. The ambulance service said a 10-year-old boy was critically injured.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday discussed with his British counterpart David Cameron the “emerging” situation in West Asia arising out of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
The telephonic conversation between Jaishankar and Cameron came on a day Iranian military seized a cargo ship with Israeli links near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship has 17 Indian crew members. “Spoke to UK Foreign Secretary Lord @David_Cameron today. Discussed the emerging situation in West Asia as also our bilateral ties,” Jaishankar said on ‘X’.
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The 4th edition of AeroDef India will take place April 18-20, 2024, at the Yashobhoomi India International Convention Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi. Hosted by the Sustainable Development Leaders Council (SDLC), the event aims to connect Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with major players in the aerospace and defence manufacturing sector.
AeroDef India will provide a platform for both Indian and international manufacturers to source components, materials, and sub-assemblies from India’s growing defence MSME sector. It’s a key opportunity for MSMEs to showcase their capabilities to OEMs, strategic partners, and public sector units (PSUs).
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Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Nitin Agrawal has stressed on further strengthening the anti-infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) in close cooperation with the Army. Agrawal said this during a meeting at Frontier headquarters of the Force at Humhama on the outskirts of Srinagar.
A spokesman of the Force said that BSF DG accompanied by Special Director General (DG) of BSF’s Western Command in Chandigarh Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, visited Kashmir Frontier between April 11 and 12 to review the security situation and operational preparedness of the force along the LoC as well as for the general election.
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Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar visited the Western Naval Command during which he also interacted with the elite MARCOS and commended them for various operations, officials on Friday said.
The Chief of the Naval Staff, as part of his farewell visit to WNC, Mumbai, interacted with the officers, sailors and defence civilians of the command on several issues of human resources, administration and operations, they said.
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Two persons were killed in a gunfight that broke out between two armed groups in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Saturday, police said. The victims are yet to be identified. The shootout happened at a place close to the border of Kangpokpi district, a police officer said. Additional state and central forces have been rushed in to contain the situation, he said.
The incident came a day after three persons were injured in a gunfight between armed village volunteers and unidentified gunmen in Tengnoupal district.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against two accused, including the key conspirator, in last year’s Manipur car bomb blast case in which three people were injured, an official statement issued on Saturday said.
The agency filed the charge sheet before a special NIA court in Manipur’s Bishnupur on Friday, it said. The explosion, triggered by a bomb planted in a Mahindra Scorpio, took place on a bridge adjoining Phougakchao Ikhai Awang Leikai and Kwakta area, along Tiddim road (NH-02), in Kwakta ward no. 07 (KMC), Bishnupur on June 21, 2023. Three people were injured in the blast which damaged the bridge, an electric pole, electrical assets and surrounding houses.
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Zen Technologies Limited, a leading defense training solutions provider based in Hyderabad, is looking to expand its reach beyond land-based combat training. Already a force to reckon with in its domain, with over 40 land-based Combat Training Simulators supplied to the Indian Army, Zen Technologies has set its sights on developing similar systems for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
The company is currently in talks with both branches of the Indian military to create comprehensive training simulators for warship crew and fighter jet pilots. These advanced simulators would provide a realistic training environment, allowing aircrews and naval personnel to hone their skills and practice complex maneuvers in a safe and controlled setting.
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