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On the sidelines of the 7th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting currently underway in New Delhi, Air Marshal (Retd.) Donny Ermawan Taufanto, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence (Kemhan RI) for the Republic of Indonesia, met with AD Rane, the CEO & Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace. The discussions focused on exploring future avenues for defence collaboration between India and Indonesia.
The JDCC meeting, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane from India and Air Marshal Taufanto, signifies the growing importance of defence relations between the two strategic partners. India and Indonesia have been engaged in discussions regarding the potential sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles for some time now. This meeting comes as another indicator of progress on that front.
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India has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) announcing a missile test scheduled between May 20th and May 31st, 2024. The designated airspace for the test encompasses a radius of 320 kilometers, but the specific type of missile being tested remains unknown.
The NOTAM serves as an official notification to pilots and aircrews, informing them of the designated airspace that will be restricted during the missile test. This ensures flight safety and prevents any potential conflicts during the launch.
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In a significant development for India’s naval defense, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced plans to begin construction on a third indigenous aircraft carrier. This news comes in response to a pending proposal submitted by the Indian Navy.
The new carrier will be similar in size to INS Vikrant, India’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, which displaced 45,000 tonnes when it was commissioned in September 2022. This indigenous construction signifies a major step towards self-sufficiency in the country’s naval defense program.
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The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is reportedly working on a two-pronged approach for the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) program, catering to both the current and future needs of the Indian Navy. This development signifies a significant step towards bolstering India’s naval aviation capabilities.
The TEDBF program will prioritize the development of a Short TakeOff But Arrested Landing (STOBAR) variant, aligning with the existing capabilities of India’s current aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant. This variant will utilize a ski-jump ramp for takeoff and arresting gear for landing, seamlessly integrating with the operational infrastructure.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled its plans for Mangalyaan-2, a mission aiming for a historic touchdown on Mars. This ambitious project incorporates innovative techniques to ensure a safe and productive mission on the Red Planet.
One of the most exciting aspects of Mangalyaan-2 is the use of a sky crane for landing the rover. Similar to the system deployed by NASA’s Perseverance rover, ISRO’s sky crane will enable a controlled and delicate descent onto the Martian surface. This innovative approach is crucial due to Mars’ challenging terrain. Unlike traditional landing methods with airbags or ramps, the sky crane will gently lower the rover in an upright position, optimizing its readiness for scientific exploration. ISRO engineers are diligently developing their indigenous sky crane technology specifically designed for the Indian rover.
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A report by India’s Military Intelligence has raised concerns about a potential security breach involving Aadhaar cards in Kerala. The report alleges that over 50,000 refugees from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar currently residing in Kerala may be using fake Aadhaar cards.
According to the report, these fraudulent Aadhaar cards were obtained by infiltrating enrolment centers in several locations. The specific centers mentioned include Madhupur and Nagaon in Assam, Kalimpong, Nadia, and Uttar Dinajpur in West Bengal, and Perumbavoor in Kerala itself.
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Pakistan has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a missile firing exercise. The designated area for the missile range is estimated to be around 1300 kilometers.
The specific missile being tested is unknown, but possibilities include:
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In a groundbreaking development in India’s defense sector, the Indian Army has taken a monumental leap forward with the introduction of its latest innovation: a hexacopter drone armed with a machine gun. This cutting-edge technology, developed under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, heralds a new era in tactical operations and promises to revolutionize soldier safety and bolster the nation’s security apparatus.
Recently, the Sirin Hexadrones made by Ikran Aerospace and Technologies Pvt Ltd were put through their paces alongside newly inducted weapons during integrated small arms firing, witnessed by the esteemed General Officer Commanding Vajra Corps of the Western Command, Indian Army.
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The United Nations condoled and expressed apologies to India over the killing of a former Indian Army officer, who died in war-torn Rafah in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in was attacked by shots fired from what it believes was an Israeli tank.
Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, 46, who retired prematurely from the Indian Army in 2022, joined the world body as a Security Coordination Officer in the UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) two months ago.
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India’s defence capabilities have gone up substantially during the past decade of the Modi government and now the country is dependent on arms import only for immediate requirements of the armed forces, NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat said on Wednesday.
Saraswat, a former Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) chief further said at present 60 per cent of India’s total arms and ammunition are indigenous.
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Asserting that the defence industry world over is facing a capacity crunch due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said these are indications that demand for defence utilities will remain for years. Indian shipbuilders should build up the capacity to meet the security needs of the country and also the friendly countries.
“Whether it’s ammunition, whether it is the land platforms, are in great demand because of the Russia-Ukraine war, and also the new technologies, the asymmetric warfare which is being carried out in Red Sea as well as in the Gulf,” the defence secretary said in his address, speaking at a session in Mumbai marking the 250th year of service of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.
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On May 14, the first defence consultations between the Ministries of Defence of Armenia and India were held at the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, under the chairmanship of the Head of the Department of Defence Policy and International Cooperation MoD of Armenia, Levon Ayvazyan, and the Joint Secretary for International Cooperation Ministry of Defence of India, Vishwesh Negi.
The consultations were also attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to the Republic of Armenia, Nilakshi Saha Sinha, and the Defence Attaché, Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan.
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Colonel Vaibhav Anil Kale (Retd), killed while going to a hospital in Rafah region of Gaza was settled in Pune and had joined as security service coordinator with the UN three weeks ago, his family said on Tuesday.
The last rites of the 46-year-old former Indian army officer will be held in Pune in two days after his body is flown via Cairo, his brother-in-law Wing Commander Prasant Karde (Retd) told PTI. Col Kale was travelling in a vehicle carrying the flag of the United Nations when it came under fire, said Wing Commander Karde, a senior commander with IndiGo.
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A joint team of the Army and J-K Police launched a massive search operation in the Jakhole-Juthana forest area of Kathua district during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday after villagers spotted armed men moving about in a village in the district.
“Security forces including the Army and the police launched a search operation in the Jakhole-Juthana forest area of Kathua after locals sighted an armed person during the intervening night,” said officials.
More details are awaited.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) handed over two Pakistani nationals to Pak Rangers who inadvertently crossed over near Punjab’s Gurdaspur on Tuesday on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture. On May 14, 2024, at about 10:00 am, vigilant BSF troops on duty observed the suspicious movement of two persons near the international border who subsequently entered Indian territory from Pakistan, according to the Public Relations Officer of BSF.
They started approaching the border fence. BSF troops immediately challenged the intruders and subsequently apprehended both of them at about 10:10 a.m. This apprehension took place ahead of the border fence near Village Ghaniaka Bet of Gurdaspur district.
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