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NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT) recently had the distinct honor of hosting two prominent leaders from the Indian Armed Forces: Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM, GOC-in-C of Northern Command, and Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan AVSM, VM, AOC-in-C of Southern Air Command. Accompanied by other distinguished officials, the commanders visited NRT to review and discuss the company’s next-generation mission and technology development efforts.
During the visits, discussions centered around the ongoing deliveries and capability development aligned with the unique mission needs of the Northern and Southern Commands. The commanders were briefed on NRT’s Next Generation Mission Technologies (NGMT) vision and the progress made in product development. These strategic conversations provided valuable insights into how NRT’s innovations can support and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is making significant strides in Martian exploration with its ambitious project, the Martian Boundary Layer Explorer (MARBLE). A key component of MARBLE is the development of a novel coaxial rotor system specifically designed to operate in the Martian atmosphere.
The Martian atmosphere poses a unique challenge for rotorcraft. It’s roughly 100 times thinner than Earth’s atmosphere, and with an average surface temperature of -63°C (210K), it presents a harsh environment for traditional helicopter designs.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved a significant milestone with the development of the HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Set to enter service from 2025 onwards, the HTT-40 is poised to enhance pilot training within the IAF. However, to fully leverage the platform’s potential and tap into the lucrative export market, HAL should consider developing a light attack variant of the HTT-40, akin to the A-29 Super Tucano.
This robust and reliable trainer aircraft is intended to provide new pilots with the skills they need before transitioning to more advanced fighter jets. Its induction into the IAF marks a significant step forward in reducing dependency on foreign trainers and bolstering indigenous defence production.
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India’s Agnipath scheme, designed to recruit soldiers for a four-year term, is undergoing revisions based on feedback from senior army officers. Discussions are underway to extend the minimum service tenure for Agniveers (recruits) to seven or eight years. Additionally, proposals include retaining a larger portion of the force, with a target of 60-70% transitioned into permanent positions.
These recommendations are part of an ongoing review of the Agnipath scheme, which has been in place for a few months. Feedback is being collected from formations and senior officers to assess the scheme’s impact on operational efficiency. The goal is to ensure Agniveer recruitment doesn’t lead to functional issues within the army.
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On June 8, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport witnessed a near-miss incident involving Air India flight AI657 and IndiGo flight 6E5053. This incident highlights a critical lapse in air traffic control coordination, leading to a dangerous reduction in the separation between the two aircraft. The incident occurred when AI657 was cleared for departure from Runway 27 at the same time 6E5053 was cleared to land on the same runway.
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data provided granular details about the proximity of the two aircraft. According to Flightradar24, the closest point of approach was just 1,671 feet—a dangerously low margin for aircraft safety. This analysis is based on detailed ADS-B data that offers a high-resolution account of the positions and movements of both flights.
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Security Forces on Monday morning launched a massive search operation following a terrorists attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Ten pilgrims were killed and 33 injured when a bus on its way from Shiv Khori shrine towards Katra was attacked by terrorists and it plunged into a gorge at Kanda Morh near Ransoo on Monday evening.
“A joint team of Indian Army, Police and Special Operation Group with the first light launched a search operation near the site of incident and the adjoining areas to track down the terrorists,” official sources said. They said that drones are also being used to locate the hidden terrorists in the forest area. The bus was ferrying the pilgrims, who were from outside the Jammu and Kashmir and returning to Katra town after paying obeisance at the Shiv Khori shrine. The driver lost its control on the vehicle due to attack and it fell into a gorge.
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Security Forces on Monday morning launched a massive search operation following a terrorists attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Ten pilgrims were killed and 33 injured when a bus on its way from Shiv Khori shrine towards Katra was attacked by terrorists and it plunged into a gorge at Kanda Morh near Ransoo on Monday evening. “A joint team of Indian Army, Police and Special Operation Group with the first light launched a search operation near the site of incident and the adjoining areas to track down the terrorists,” official sources said.
They said that drones are also being used to locate the hidden terrorists in the forest area. The bus was ferrying the pilgrims, who were from outside the Jammu and Kashmir and returning to Katra town after paying obeisance at the Shiv Khori shrine. The driver lost its control on the vehicle due to attack and it fell into a gorge.
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The Active region AR13664 on the Sun, during its passage during the week of May 8 – 15, 2024, erupted several X-class and M-class flares, which were associated with Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) during May 8 and 9. These produced a major geomagnetic storm on May 11, 2024.
Two of the remote sensing payloads on board Aditya-L1 (SoLEXS and HEL1OS) captured these events during May 8-9, 2024 while the two in-situ payloads (ASPEX and MAG) captured this event during May 10-11, 2024 during its passage through L1. These observations were subsequently reported by ISRO, along with the observations made by the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, XPoSat as well as by USO-PRL ground-based facility.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his gratitude to several world leaders for their best wishes as he formed the BJP-led NDA government for the third consecutive time.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended his congratulations via a post on X, to which PM Modi responded, “Thank you @CanadianPM for the congratulatory message. India looks forward to working with Canada based on mutual understanding and respect for each other’s concerns.”
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Suspected armed militants ambushed a team of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s personal security team at Kangpokpi district on Monday resulting in the injury of a security personnel. Police said around 11.15 am an advance team of the chief minister, which was enroute to violence stricken Jiribam was ambushed by some unknown miscreants near K. Sinam village, under New Keithelmanbi PS. The injured personnel was identified as Moirangthem Ajesh.
He was rushed to hospital for treatment. Police said the team left Imphal for Jiribam as the Chief Minister was scheduled to visit the district later. Suspected Kuki militants have launched a series of attacks at various places in the district bordering Assam and so far Kuki militants have torched three police stations, large number of houses belonging to a particular ethnic group.
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Union Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held separate bilateral meetings with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Mr Muizzu, Ms Hasina and Mr Wickremesinghe were among seven leaders from India’s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Council of Ministers on Sunday.
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In a tense confrontation with a group of armed Bangladeshi smugglers, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday morning neutralized one of them near India-Bangladesh border fence, approximately 150 yards inside Indian territory in West Tripura. As per a BSF statement, one of the personnel of the border guarding force deployed on the Border Out Post Kalamchera fired the bullet on the smugglers “sensing imminent danger to life and government property in self-defence.
” The identity of the deceased was reliably learnt to be one Anwar Hussain, 35, a resident of Mirpur in Bangladesh’s Comilla district. “On 9th June, 2024, at about 0730 hrs, BSF troops while dominating the area of BOP Kalamchera, observed a large group of smugglers, armed with sharp edged weapons on either side of border fence, attempting to smuggle goods across the International Border,” stated the BSF statement.
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J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the terrorists responsible for the Reasi attack will pay a heavy price however government’s priority right now is to look after the well-being of the injured. “Those who committed this cowardly act will have to pay a very heavy price,” the L-G said after meeting the injured pilgrims in the hospital.
He also assured the victims of all possible assistance.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has ambitious plans for the Tejas MkII fighter jet, aiming to produce at least 120 units before 2036, according to Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) CB Ananthakrishnan. This timeline aligns with the potential retirement of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Mirage-2000 and MiG-29UPG fleets by the mid-2030s.
HAL plans a phased production approach, starting with an initial rate of 16 Tejas MkII jets per year from 2029 to 30. This will gradually increase to a targeted production rate of 24 units annually by 2032-33. The entire production run is expected to be completed by 2035-36, meeting the IAF’s potential replacement needs for its ageing fighter jets.
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The Indian Navy has embarked on discussions with various Indian private-sector companies for the development of indigenous marine propulsion engines for conventional submarines. This initiative aims to achieve self-reliance in a critical area and power the next generation of underwater vessels.
The primary focus of this project is the development of 12 next-generation diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs) under Project-76. These submarines are intended to replace the ageing Kilo-class submarines currently operated by the Indian Navy. The new engines are expected to match the performance of the existing MTU 12V 396 SE84 diesel engines used in the Kalvari-class submarines.
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