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The long-awaited IJT-36 Sitara trainer aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), continues to be a source of both hope and frustration for the Indian Air Force (IAF). While HAL claims to be nearing the end of the development phase, the program has faced significant delays and setbacks over its two-decade-long journey.
Initially envisioned as a replacement for the aging Kiran Mk II, the Sitara has encountered numerous hurdles, including critical design flaws that necessitated major modifications to the tail and undercarriage sections. These issues resulted in failed spin tests, a crucial parameter for any trainer aircraft.
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Indian aerospace startup, DG Propulsion Private Limited (DPPL), has announced that its DG J40 jet engine is in the final stages of production. The company’s Director, Prateek Dhawan, confirmed that the engines are currently undergoing final tuning and are ready for mass production. While DPPL is eager to showcase the engine’s capabilities, customer confidentiality restrictions prevent them from publicly displaying specific applications at this time.
This development comes on the heels of DPPL’s recent selection as an iDEX winner, a significant milestone that will see the DG J40 powering high-speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The engine’s performance and reliability have garnered significant attention, positioning DPPL as a key player in India’s growing aerospace and defense sector.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to issue the Request for Proposal (RFP) for its Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender later this year. However, the lack of clarity regarding the specific definition of ‘Multi-Role’ in this context has led to speculation and potential confusion among potential Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
In the past, the IAF has used the term ‘Single Engine Fighter (SEF)’ to refer to fighter jets below the 20-ton All Up Weight (AUW) mark. Multi-Role is a vague definition that allows all fighter jets ever produced or in production to be classified as a Multi-role jet that increases unnecessary proposals.
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The latest images from Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) highlight significant progress on the warships currently under construction at the state-owned shipyard. These updates demonstrate GRSE’s commitment to timely delivery and excellence in naval shipbuilding.
Under Project 17A, GRSE is constructing advanced stealth frigates that will significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s capabilities. These warships are designed to incorporate modern weapon systems, sensors, and advanced stealth features, making them a critical asset in India’s maritime defense strategy.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken a significant step towards fostering academic-defense collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the PES College of Engineering, Mandya, Karnataka. The partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise of the IAF’s Software Development Institute (SDI) and the college’s engineering research and development capabilities.
Under the terms of the MoU, the IAF and PES College will collaborate on developing innovative products and processes to address emerging technological challenges. The students will have the opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to real-world defense projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
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JSW Sarbloh Motors CEO and Director, Vladimir Jaskirat Singh Nagra, took to X to highlight the potential of the locally manufactured Sherp N1200 as an ideal solution for disaster relief, particularly in situations like the recent Gujarat Floods.
The Sherp N1200, a rugged all-terrain vehicle, is designed to navigate challenging terrains, including flooded areas. Its impressive 1200 kg payload capacity enables it to transport essential supplies and personnel to remote locations. With its ability to traverse through deep water and muddy conditions, the Sherp can reach areas that are inaccessible to boats.
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A prominent voice has emerged, advocating for a significant shift in the composition of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Former Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani has argued that India should be granted a permanent seat on the UNSC, while the United Kingdom should relinquish its position.
Mahbubani’s assertion is rooted in the belief that India’s current global stature warrants a more prominent role within the UNSC. He posits that India is undeniably the third-most powerful country in the world today, surpassed only by the United States and China. In contrast, Mahbubani contends that Great Britain has lost its former global influence and no longer deserves a permanent seat on the council.
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Union minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has isolated Pakistan globally and the “rogue nation no longer has support from the international community due to its role in sponsoring terrorism”.
While Pakistan struggles, India’s vision for Jammu and Kashmir is moving forward with peace and progress, he said, asserting that militancy is on its last legs in the union territory.
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Asserting that India has a “special China problem” which is over and above the world’s “general China problem”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Saturday the border and the state of relations with the country call for investments from there be scrutinised.
Jaishankar said that if people are complaining of trade deficit with China and “we are too”, it is because decades ago, “we consciously overlooked the nature of Chinese production and the advantages which they enjoyed in a system where they got a level playing field with all the advantages they brought to bed”.
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The visit of Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alberto van Klaveren, to India provided an opportunity to review the progress in bilateral cooperation and helped advance the ties between the two countries, the MEA said on Saturday.
The Chilean foreign minister paid an official visit to India from August 27-31 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. On August 28, Jaishankar and van Klaveren co-chaired the second India-Chile Joint Commission Meeting (JCM); met with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and inaugurated the Chile-India Business (Agriculture) Summit; and delivered a lecture at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
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Citing how India raised the voice of Global South during its G20 presidency last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country wants a world order that ensures inclusive development of all countries, especially the Global South. Stating that today’s world is ‘dynamic’, he said that the government is preparing the nation for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. PM Modi was addressing the ET World Leaders Forum on Saturday.
“During the G20 presidency, we helped in raising the voice of our African friends, raised the voice of the Global South. Now we want a world order that ensures inclusive development of all countries, especially the Global South. In the coming times, the countries of the Global South will have the greatest possibilities in the world.
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The recently released crime thriller drama television mini-series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ has caused an uproar on the Internet owing to its narrative and concealing of facts.
The series, directed by Anubhav Sinha, is based on the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814. Six terrorists — Ibrahim Athar, Shahid Akhtar Sayed, Sunny, Ahmad Qazi, Zahoor Mistry, and Shakir of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen terrorist outfit, held the flight hostage over their demands of the release of Pakistani terrorists held in prison in India — Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, Masood Azhar and Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar.
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The NIA on Saturday arrested a key accused actively involved in recruitment and funds collection for the banned CPI (Maoist), it said in a statement. The accused has been identified as Ajay Singhal alias Aman, a native of Haryana’s Sonipat district who was residing in SAS Nagar, Punjab.
According to the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) investigation, Singhal was in charge of the state organising committee of the CPI (Maoist) in Haryana and actively involved in the revival of activities of the banned organisation in the Northern Regional Bureau states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.
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Slamming National Conference for advocating dialogue with Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Sunday asked it to clarify whether initiating dialogue with the neighbouring country will end terrorism and bloodshed in the Union Territory.
He also played down the protests and resignations by his party leaders and workers over the selection of candidates, saying he is confident the BJP will form the government on its own.
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The Indian Army paid tribute to Sepoy Sukhvir Singh, who lost his life in the line of duty in Ladakh on Saturday.
The Army’s Fire and Fury Corps offered its deepest condolences to the bereaved family. “GOC Fire and Fury Corps and all ranks salute Sep (DSC) Sukhvir Singh, the Braveheart, who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Ladakh on 31 Aug 2024 and offer deep condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief,” Fire and Fury Corps said in a post on X on Saturday.
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