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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced a clear roadmap for the Tejas Mk2, India’s advanced 4.5-generation Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), with production slated to commence by 2029 following its first flight in the first quarter of 2026 (April–July). The program, a cornerstone of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, will undergo an intensive three-year testing phase, involving four pre-production jets to accelerate development. This milestone positions the Tejas Mk2 to strengthen the Indian Air Force (IAF) with deliveries expected from 2032 onward.

The Tejas Mk2, also known as the Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), is designed to surpass the capabilities of the Tejas Mk1 and Mk1A, featuring a larger airframe, close-coupled canards, a General Electric F414-INS6 engine, and cutting-edge avionics, including an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system. With a payload capacity of 6,500 kg and compatibility with indigenous weapons like the Astra and BrahMos-NG missiles, the Mk2 is poised to replace legacy IAF platforms such as the SEPECAT Jaguar, Dassault Mirage 2000, and Mikoyan MiG-29.

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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) much-hyped Chinese-made PL-15E beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAMs), touted as a game-changer in the recent Operation Sindoor, failed to down a single Indian Air Force (IAF) jet, according to sources who informed Indian Defence Research Wing (idrw.org). The missiles, deployed by PAF’s J-10C and JF-17 Block III fighters, underperformed due to a combination of poor tactics by PAF pilots and effective jamming by India’s advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems. This revelation, backed by the recovery of near-intact PL-15E debris in Indian territory, exposes vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s aerial strategy and raises questions about the missile’s reliability in contested environments.

Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, saw the IAF execute precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure and PAF bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). During the operation, PAF jets attempted to counter IAF’s Rafale, Su-30MKI, and Mirage 2000 aircraft with PL-15E missiles, which boast a 145 km range, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar seeker, and dual-pulse motor. However, sources confirm that none of these missiles hit their targets, with multiple PL-15Es recovered in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, on May 7–9, 2025, bearing serial numbers like P15E12203023 and P15E12203039, indicating failed engagements.

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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

The Indian Army has taken a significant step toward modernizing its artillery capabilities by releasing a Request for Information (RFI) on May 16, 2025, for the procurement of a next-generation, pod-based Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) under the Make in India initiative. This advanced system, designed to enhance the Regiment of Artillery’s firepower, is set to support multiple calibers and operate across diverse terrains, aligning with India’s strategic needs in a rapidly evolving security landscape.

The RFI outlines stringent requirements for the MLRS, emphasizing versatility, mobility, and compatibility with existing and future systems. The system must support multiple calibers—122mm, 214mm, and 300mm or larger—enabling it to fire a range of rockets, including loitering munitions (LM) and all existing or under-development ammunition compatible with these calibers. This multi-caliber capability ensures operational flexibility, allowing the MLRS to engage varied targets with precision and lethality. The pod-based architecture, inspired by systems like the U.S. M142 HIMARS, facilitates rapid reloading and streamlined logistics, enhancing battlefield efficiency.

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SOURCE: AFI

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced a comprehensive modernization program for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fleet of 84 Su-30 MKI fighter jets, with a timeline of five years for design and development (D&D) before the rollout of the “Super-30” upgrades. According to HAL officials, this initiative will transform the Su-30 MKI into a cutting-edge platform by replacing legacy avionics with indigenously developed systems, aligning with India’s push for self-reliance in defense technology.

HAL officials have stated that the D&D phase for the Super-30 upgrade program is expected to take approximately five years. This phase will focus on integrating advanced, locally developed technologies into the Su-30 MKI airframe. The upgrades aim to enhance the aircraft’s combat capabilities, situational awareness, and operational flexibility to meet modern warfare requirements.

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SOURCE: AFI

In a significant development that underscores the impact of India’s military operation, Pakistan has reportedly issued tenders to repair multiple airbases damaged during Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7, 2025. According to Indian media reports, this move serves as the ultimate proof of the extensive devastation inflicted on Pakistan’s military infrastructure, validating India’s claims of delivering a punishing blow to its neighbor’s air power capabilities.

The tenders, covering critical sites such as Rawalpindi, Kallar Kahar, and Risalpur, highlight the scale of destruction caused by India’s precision strikes and mark a tacit admission by Islamabad of the operation’s success.

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SOURCE: AFI

In a landmark achievement for India’s defense sector, Bengaluru-based NewSpace Research & Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (NRT) has successfully delivered the first batch of its cutting-edge Tether Drone Solutions to the Indian Army. This delivery, announced on May 17, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the Army’s first-ever large-scale Tether Drone contract, secured through the Fast Track Procurement (FTP) mechanism.

The induction of these advanced tethered drones underscores India’s growing prowess in indigenous defense technology and strengthens the Army’s surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities, particularly in high-altitude and border areas.

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SOURCE: AFI

On May 17, 2025, a blurry image of an alleged Chinese 6th-generation fighter jet surfaced online, showing the aircraft taking off with what appears to be three engines, all operating at full afterburner. The sighting has triggered a wave of ridicule across social media, with netizens and defense enthusiasts pointing to the unusual design as evidence of underperforming engine technology.

The grainy photograph captures the jet in mid-air, its three engines glowing brightly with the telltale flames of afterburners—a mode typically used for maximum thrust during takeoff or combat maneuvers. Critics were quick to mock the design, arguing that the need for three engines, rather than the standard two found in most modern fighters, suggests that China’s engine technology lags behind global standards. One X user quipped, “FFS let nobody tell Emperor Demento of Orange that the Chinese have a super duper fighter with THREE engines. THREE ENGINES!!!!! Because their engines are shit, so they have to stuff another one in there to ensure it will get off the ground. I’m sure it has no impact on its range.”

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SOURCE: ANI

Amid the ongoing Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the defence forces are set to get a big boost of around Rs 40,000 crore to buy arms and ammunition. The approval for the acquisitions under emergency powers was granted recently by the Defence Acquisition Council in its meeting attended by top defence ministry and military brass, defence officials told ANI.

Under the emergency powers, the forces are focusing on buying equipment like surveillance drones, kamikaze drones, long range loitering munitions and ammunition for artillery, air defence and missiles and rockets of different types. The forces rained lot of heavy duty missiles including the BrahMos and Scalp cruise missiles at targets in Pakistan.

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SOURCE: ANI

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday launched its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61), but it failed minutes later.  The 101st launch was done with PSLV-C61, carrying an Earth Observation Satellite, named as EOS-09, that was to be put in a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO). However, the EOS-09 mission could not be accomplished. According to the ISRO Chief, the PSLV 4-stage vehicle, and performance was normal till the second stage.

“We will come back after analysis,” he said.

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SOURCE: PTI

India on Saturday decided to allow entry of ready-made garments from Bangladesh only through Kolkata and Nhava Sheva sea ports and barred imports of a range of consumer items through land transit posts in the northeast — a move that is set to significantly hit Dhaka’s trade with New Delhi.

A late evening government notification said import of ready-made garments from Bangladesh will not be allowed entry into India through any land ports. Besides ready-made garments, plastics, wooden furniture, carbonated drinks, processed food items, fruit flavoured drinks, cotton and cotton yard waste will not be allowed to enter India through land customs stations and check posts in Meghalaya, Assam, Tripura and Mizoram, and Phulbari and Changrabandha in West Bengal, according to the notification.

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SOURCE: ANI

Haris Malhotra, father of the woman arrested by Haryana Police on charges of spying, has said that his daughter made YouTube videos and had visited Pakistan. He demanded return of phones taken by police. He said police first came to their house on Thursday. He said police have taken their bank documents, phone, laptop, and passport.

He said his daughter used to visit Delhi and had been in Hisar for the last four-five days. “She made YouTube videos. She used to visit Pakistan and other places,” Haris Malhotra told ANI. Asked how many times she had visited Pakistan, Malhotra said he did not know. He said she went to Pakistan after getting necessary permissions. “If she has some friends there, can’t she call them? I have no demands, but give us our phones. A case has been registered against us,” he said.

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SOURCE: IANS

In yet another move imitating India’s actions, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to present the country’s “case for peace” on foreign capitals. In another example of imitating India after facing humiliation in a four-day military escalation from May 7 to 10 during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has asked Bhutto to present its case on a global stage.

Announcing the same, Bhutto said on X that he was contacted by Shehbaz Sharif, who asked him to lead a delegation.

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SOURCE: IANS

The Telangana Police have arrested 20 Maoists and seized a large quantity of explosives and arms including Insas, SLR and .303 rifles on Saturday, an official said. This operation by security forces is being considered a significant move toward weakening the Maoist network in the region.

Following the conclusion of the “Karregutta Naxal Operation” in the Usur police station limits of Bijapur district, Telangana police have carried out a major operation targeting Maoist activities in the Mulugu district.

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SOURCE: IANS

In a major step towards strengthening community-based security and harnessing the capabilities of former military personnel, the Sainik Welfare Board of J&K had moved a proposal for mobilising Ex-Servicemen (ESM) to safeguard vital infrastructure across the Union Territory.

A defence ministry statement said that this proposal has now been formally approved by the J&K Government, setting the stage for a unique collaboration between veterans and civil authorities. An official said that as per the approved plan, 4,000 Ex-Servicemen volunteers have been identified for this initiative. Among them, 435 individuals possess licensed personal weapons, significantly enhancing the capacity to respond effectively to localised security situations.

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SOURCE: IANS

J&K Police on Saturday said that in a decisive action against subversive and criminal elements inimical to the security and public order, 23 terror associates of proscribed terror outfits involved in subversive activities and miscreants involved in public disturbance under the Public Safety Act (PSA) have been booked by Srinagar Police.

Police said these accused persons have been booked after obtaining formal detention orders from the office of the DM Srinagar based on dossiers prepared against them by the Srinagar Police.

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