SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Embraer has cast aside plans for an immediate expansion of the C-390 military transport aircraft. Their focus remains on maximizing the capabilities of the current design to meet operational needs. This decision comes as Embraer actively pitches the C-390 to the Indian Air Force (IAF) for their medium transport aircraft requirement.
The C-390 boasts a 26-tonne concentrated load capacity and a 23-tonne distributed load capacity, along with impressive airdrop performance. These specifications fall squarely within the IAF’s 18-30 tonne requisition. To further solidify their bid, Embraer has partnered with Mahindra in India for potential local production of the C-390.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is buzzing with activity after receiving a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) for a staggering 156 LCH Prachand light attack helicopters. But HAL isn’t resting on its laurels. They’ve already begun looking ahead, tweaking the LCH platform for potential future technologies, even if the armed forces haven’t explicitly requested them yet.
Drawing lessons from the recent Ukraine conflict, HAL anticipates a growing demand for integrating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with attack helicopters. This would likely involve large display screens and helmet-mounted displays for enhanced situational awareness. HAL is proactively preparing the LCH for this integration, confident that such a request from the Indian armed forces is on the horizon.
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The Indian Army is set for a significant boost in its firepower with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) expected to approve the procurement of nearly 2,000 155mm terminally guided munitions (TGMs) later this year. This move marks a major stride towards self-reliance in critical defence technology.
Last year, the Army took a crucial step by issuing Project Sanction Orders (PSOs) to five domestic companies under the Make-II procurement scheme. These companies – Munitions India Ltd (MIL), Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd (ADSTL), Bharat Forge Ltd, Economic Explosives Ltd, and Premier Explosives Ltd – were tasked with developing prototypes of 155mm TGMs.
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India’s quest for self-reliance in defense technology takes a significant leap forward with the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. Official sources confirm that the design for this indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet is complete, paving the way for an exciting phase of development.
With the design finalized, the AMCA program is now setting its sights on the first prototype. Official estimates suggest this critical milestone will be achieved by 2028-29. This prototype will be instrumental in testing and refining the aircraft’s capabilities before full-scale production can begin.
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The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is taking a deep dive into innovative cooling solutions for the AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program. Their focus: active cooling of the engine bay and nozzle, crucial for maintaining stealth capabilities. Fifth-generation stealth aircraft require a delicate balance. Traditional engine bay ventilation systems often rely on inlet scoops to draw in cooling air. However, these scoops can create unwanted radar signatures, hindering the aircraft’s stealth properties.
ADA is exploring the feasibility of an alternative approach – engine bay ventilation using an ejector nozzle. This design eliminates the need for inlet scoops.
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After significant achievements in lunar and solar explorations, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the leadership of Chairman S. Somanath, is now setting its sights on a new frontier: asteroids. The goal is not just to land on these celestial bodies but also to develop strategies to defend Earth against potential catastrophic impacts.
One of the immediate opportunities ISRO is looking at is the observation of Asteroid 99942 Apophis. This asteroid, measuring 335 meters across, is considered one of the most hazardous asteroids that could potentially impact Earth. Apophis is set to pass perilously close to our planet, within a distance of less than 32,000 km, on April 13, 2029.
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In a move that underscores growing maritime cooperation between India and Thailand, Thailand has stationed a Liaison Officer at the Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) located in Gurugram, India.
The IFC-IOR, established in 2018, serves as a central hub for information sharing and collaborative maritime security efforts in the Indian Ocean Region, stretching from the Malacca straits to the Suez Canal. This crucial waterway is a vital global trade route, and the IFC-IOR plays a critical role in maintaining regional security and stability.
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With the government’s thrust on the Make in India initiative, defence production has surged to historic highs. This rise in defence manufacturing has also led to substantial returns for investors in major defence manufacturing PSUs over the past year.
According to data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the shares of the largest defence manufacturing Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), have surged by more than 197 per cent within the last year.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to embark on his visit to Moscow next week, is expected to discuss issues of regional and global importance with Russian President Vladimir Putin, comfirmed Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Friday.
Responding to whether the two leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine and China, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra stressed that he cannot pre-judge the two leaders’ conversation, adding that the global issues will be discussed.
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The first Secretary-level meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was held in New Delhi on July 05, 2024. The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and included senior officers of Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs and the Armed Forces. The Congolese delegation was led by Permanent Secretary of Defence, Ministry of Defence, DRC Major General Lukuikila Metikwiza Marcel and included the senior officers from the Ministry and a representative of Embassy of DRC in India.
The meeting was aimed at identifying areas for collaboration to fulfill the potential of defence cooperation between the two countries. Detailed discussions were held to promote cooperation in training and defence industry. The Indian delegation highlighted the significant progress India has made in defence manufacturing capability.
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For the first National Space Day, which will fall on August 23, to commemorate the safe landing of the Vikram Lander near the southern polar region of the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be organising Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon.
Following the Vikram landing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that “National Space Day” will be celebrated on August 23 every year. Announcing the hackathon on July 4, chairman of ISRO, S Somanath said 12 problem statements in the areas of geospatial domain, space science, image processing, and AI/ML areas are identified for the hackathon and declared open for undergraduate/ postgraduate/PhD students across the country.
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The mother of jailed radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who took oath as a member of Parliament today, said her son is not a Khalistani supporter and demanded that he be released immediately so he can work on the issues he fought the elections on.
Speaking to reporters in Amritsar, Mr Singh’s mother Balwinder Kaur thanked god and said the ‘Sangat‘ (community) was happy and celebrated after the oath. “We demand that he be released immediately so that he can thank supporters and work on the issues based on which elections were won,” Ms Kaur said at her residence and asserted that she will soon meet her son.
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An unexploded World War II bomb was discovered in an open field in Jhargram district and successfully defused, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday.
Sharing an image of the operation on X, the Chief Minister said the state government machinery, in collaboration with the Indian Air Force, successfully defused the bomb while ensuring the safety of nearby residents.
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Six CRPF personnel, including four posthumous, were decorated with military gallantry medals by President Droupadi Murmu during a defence investiture ceremony held in New Delhi on Friday.
The family members of Inspector Dilip Kumar Das, Head Constable Raj Kumar Yadav and Constables Bablu Rabha and Shambhu Roy received Kirti Chakras (posthumous) from Murmu. They were recognised for displaying gallant action during an anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on April 3, 2021.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted a prominent Naxal leader in the Kerala case relating to the recruitment of vulnerable youth to the banned terrorist outfit.
Sanjay Deepak Rao, a Central Committee Member from the Western Ghats Special Zonal Committee (WGSZC) of the Naxal group, has been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the supplementary chargesheet filed by the anti-terror agency before the NIA Special Court, Ernakulam, Kerala.
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