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After securing an impressive order for 150 WHAP (Wheeled Armored Amphibious Platform) 8×8 vehicles from the Royal Moroccan Army, Tata Advanced Systems has captured further attention with its Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicle (LAMV). This versatile, agile, and highly protected vehicle is generating key interest within the Royal Moroccan Army and has reportedly been offered for trials to explore its suitability for diverse operational requirements. With capabilities well-suited for reconnaissance, utility, and tactical operations, the LAMV is positioned to meet Morocco’s defense needs amid growing regional security challenges.
The Tata LAMV is designed to offer exceptional mobility and adaptability across various mission types, combining advanced protection features with state-of-the-art situational awareness systems. Built to withstand a wide range of battlefield threats, the LAMV provides the versatility that modern armed forces demand in light armored vehicles.
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The Indian Army has officially inducted the AARAV_ENX6D surveillance drone, developed by VTOL Aviation India Pvt. Ltd. This cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) brings advanced reconnaissance capabilities to the battlefield, designed with a modular airframe that offers enhanced durability, efficiency, and flexibility. The induction of this Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured (IDDM) system aligns with the Army’s goal of modernizing its surveillance and intelligence-gathering operations, especially in challenging terrains.
The AARAV_ENX6D features a modular airframe, which facilitates easy part replacement and maintenance. Its compact design allows for transportation in a single box or a backpack, making it highly portable and deployable in various terrains.
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The Indian Navy’s long-awaited Akula-class nuclear attack submarine, to be named INS Chakra III, is now anticipated to join the fleet by 2028, as per recent reports. This delivery marks a three-year delay from the initially scheduled 2025 timeline, agreed upon under a 2019 contract between India and Russia. This $3 billion deal, signed after two years of negotiations, outlined the leasing of the Akula-1 class submarine for a period of ten years, providing the Indian Navy with a critical boost in its underwater capabilities.
The arrival of INS Chakra III is set to significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine capabilities, adding to India’s existing underwater fleet and strengthening its maritime presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) like the Akula class are crucial for extended operations at sea due to their high speed, longer endurance, and ability to remain submerged for extended periods, which is advantageous over conventional diesel-electric submarines. As an SSN, INS Chakra III will not carry nuclear weapons but will provide India with a potent conventional attack capability, designed to track and counter enemy ships and submarines.
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On November 6, 2024, Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Secretary of the Department of Space, and Chairman of the Space Commission, delivered a speech highlighting India’s significant achievements in space technology. His speech, which has since gone viral, shed light on ISRO’s capabilities and indirectly highlighted a long-standing issue in India’s defense technology development: the reliance on imported engines, particularly for defense aircraft like the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
In a statement that resonated widely, Dr. Somanath remarked on the gap between ISRO’s achievements in developing indigenous engines for rockets and India’s dependence on imported jet engines for defense projects. “Light combat aircraft,” he noted, “even for that aircraft, the engine comes from outside. The engines are still not made in India, even aircraft engines.” He contrasted this with ISRO’s achievements, emphasizing, “But look at these rockets—all its engines have been designed, developed, manufactured, and tested in India. Is this a small thing? They are very powerful engines: liquid engines, solid engines, cryogenic engines, non-cryogenic engines, control engines, satellite engines—all our design, development, and manufacturing happens in this country.”
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Rumors about a secret Indian weapon named “Kali-5000,” supposedly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), have circulated widely, fueling intrigue and speculation. This alleged project has been presented as everything from a superweapon capable of disabling enemy satellites and missiles to an anti-missile defense system utilizing powerful beams of energy. However, much of what’s reported about the “Kali-5000” veers into the realm of misinformation and exaggeration. Here, we’ll dissect the myths around “Kali-5000” and clarify the true nature of the research and technology being developed by DRDO in this domain.
The name “KALI” actually refers to the Kilo Ampere Linear Injector program, a scientific research project initially developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and later supported by DRDO for defense-related applications. KALI is not a weapon; it is a scientific project intended for studying high-power electron beams and related plasma research. It was designed as an experimental setup to understand and explore applications of pulsed electron beams. Though the KALI project was, and continues to be, a valuable tool in scientific research, its applications are far from the sensationalized claims of military superweapons.
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In a move that has captured global attention, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), China’s state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate, recently unveiled a conceptual model of its next-generation fighter jet, known as the “Baidi B-Type” aerospace fighter. The design, part of China’s ambitious “Nantianmen Project,” represents AVIC’s vision for a 6th-generation fighter that combines futuristic aesthetics with advanced combat capabilities, appearing as if it stepped out of a science fiction universe like Star Wars.
According to information displayed alongside the model, the Baidi B-Type is a dual-mission version of the “Baidi” series, intended for both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. Positioned as the mainstay of China’s future aerial combat fleet, the Baidi B-Type brings a range of innovative modifications and cutting-edge technology to the table.
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India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) indicating an upcoming missile test in the Bay of Bengal region, with the designated test area covering a range of 1,700 kilometers. The NOTAM is active from November 15 to November 17, 2024, suggesting a test of considerable significance, likely involving a ballistic missile.
The specified range of 1,700 kilometres points to a potential long-range ballistic missile test, aligning with recent advancements in India’s strategic missile program. This range capacity could encompass several of India’s missile systems, including the Agni Prime, as well as some of its submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). Given the continuous refinement of India’s missile technology, the test could be a follow-up or improvement on existing capabilities or an entirely new system, aligning with India’s focus on ensuring credible deterrence.
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Amid the strained relationship between India and Canada, Raja Mohan, foreign affairs expert and the founding director of Carnegie India, spoke about the complexities of international politics and diaspora influence, particularly in Canada. Mohan also noted that the Joe Biden administration in the United States has taken a different stance, not playing politics with Khalistani groups, unlike Canada. The remarks by Mohan came during a podcast of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute titled ‘The Global Exchange: Navigating India-Canada Relations amid a major Diplomatic Break.’ He said, “The US and Canada are different.
The Biden administration or the Democratic party is not playing politics with the Khalistanis. The US has retail politics, we have retail politics, Canada has retail politics. But I think the weight of the Sikh population and within them, the dominance among them by a small group of extremists and the electoral power has made the retail politics in Canada far more significant, especially under PM Trudeau, given their party’s position and the need for the support…” Mohan further said that Australia, the United States, and Britain have faced similar issues, but Canada’s long history with Indian immigrants, particularly from Punjab, has integrated them into domestic politics, making it an extreme case.
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Terror attacks have killed 44 people, including 18 security personnel, in Jammu this year with the strikes spreading from the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch to six other areas in the troubled region, security officials said on Monday.
Though the Pir Panjal districts of Rajouri and Poonch witnessed a considerable drop in terror activities in 2024 compared to the previous years, the series of incidents in Reasi, Doda, Kishtwar, Kathua, Udhampur and Jammu from April-May onwards have kept the security agencies on their toes.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time admitted that Israel was behind the pager and walkie-talkie attacks on Hezbollah in September that left at least 39 people dead and more than 3,000 injured, local media reports have said.
“The pager operation and the elimination of (Hezbollah leader Hassan) Nasrallah were carried out despite the opposition of senior officials in the defence establishment and those responsible for them in the political echelon,” The Times of Israel newspaper quoted Netanyahu as saying.
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There is a trend towards a more diverse, multipolar world but older, industrialised economies have not gone away and remain prime investment targets, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday.
Speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of the Aditya Birla Group’s Scholarships programme in Mumbai, S Jaishankar said while a lot of countries are nervous about the US — following the return of Donald Trump as President — India is not one among them.
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Several militants were killed in an encounter with CRPF personnel in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Monday. The clash broke out after Kuki militants attacked the CRPF camp.
11 Killed were Known to be associated with the Kuki insurgent organization, militants attacked the Borobekra Police Station in Assam which housed state and central forces. CRPF retaliated and this time went into a fierce gun battle that resulted in 11 militant casualities. The face-to-face encounter began at the crack of dawn and soon transformed into all-out conflict.
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Border Security Force (BSF) claimed on Sunday that a notorious cross-border narcotics smuggler, out on bail, died after spending nearly five hours in the cold waters of the Ichhamati River along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB).
N K Pandey, DIG and spokesperson, South Bengal Frontier, BSF identified the accused as Babai Barai. He added that Babai Barai, along with an accomplice, was fished out from beneath a bed of water hyacinths in the river around 4 am and taken to the Angrail Border Outpost in West Bengal’s North 24-Parganas district.
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Two US nationals, including a woman, were arrested in Bihar’s Madhubani district when they were allegedly trying to cross over to Nepal without valid travel documents, police said.
The arrested US nationals are residents of California, a senior officer said on Sunday. The police also arrested two locals who provided them with logistical support during their stay in Jainagar area near the India-Nepal border. According to the police, security personnel of the 48th battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) intercepted the two Americans near the Betaunha border outpost under the jurisdiction of the Jainagar police station while they were leaving India for Nepal on Saturday afternoon.
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The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini arrived for its first port of call in Freemantle, Australia on November 9 after a 38-day voyage at the sea. INSV Tarini is undertaking a global circumnavigation expedition under the name, Navika Sagar Parikrama II.
The details of the historic expedition were shared on X by the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy. INSV Tarini was flagged off from Goa on October 2 and the duo of Lt Cdr Dilna K & Lt Cdr Roopa A, covered 4900 nautical miles (9074 km) in 38 days, encountering challenging weather conditions & rough seas”, the Navy spokesperson noted.
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