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India’s Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme is set to play a critical role in enhancing the capabilities of Remotely Piloted Aircrafts (RPAs) by focusing on the design and development of advanced payloads. These new payloads aim to replace the legacy systems currently in use, addressing the increasing demands of modern warfare, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. The project will significantly enhance the operational capability, efficiency, and mission readiness of RPAs, ensuring their effectiveness in dynamic and complex battlefield scenarios.
The RPAs in use today are equipped with older, legacy payloads that no longer meet the high standards required for contemporary military and surveillance tasks. These payloads have limitations, such as lower resolution, reduced operational range, and insufficient data processing capabilities, which hamper their performance in modern combat and intelligence-gathering roles. The need for upgrading these payloads has become more urgent, particularly as new technologies emerge and the demands of modern warfare evolve.
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The Indian Army has initiated a search for state-of-the-art unmanned “surveillance copters” capable of operating effectively in extreme and varied terrains, from expansive plains and arid deserts to the high-altitude reaches of mountainous regions exceeding 4,500 meters. These advanced drones, essential to the Army’s modernization efforts, are intended to bolster surveillance and intelligence capabilities along India’s challenging frontiers, especially in regions where conventional surveillance tools face operational limitations.
The Indian Army’s specifications for these drones reflect the unique operational demands of high-altitude regions, emphasizing resilience, versatility, and cutting-edge technology.
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South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae program has reached a major milestone by completing 1,000 accident-free flight sorties since its maiden flight in July 2022. This accomplishment highlights the program’s efficiency and safety standards, reflecting the robust developmental and testing protocols implemented by South Korea’s defense industry. The milestone was achieved in just over two years, underscoring the program’s rapid progress and commitment to timelines.
During its developmental phase, the KF-21 has undergone diverse tests, demonstrating exceptional safety, reliability, and performance. These sorties covered structural integrity, avionics systems, aerodynamics, and advanced combat scenarios, ensuring the aircraft is ready for operational deployment. This achievement serves as a testament to South Korea’s engineering excellence and streamlined approach to fighter aircraft development.
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The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), celebrated its 63rd Lab Raising Day with grandeur, recognizing significant contributions to India’s aerospace ambitions. Among the honorees was Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Limited, lauded for its exceptional work in developing the gearbox module for a 50 kN thrust-class aero engine.
This milestone achievement underscores the synergy between GTRE and Indian industry partners in advancing indigenous aerospace technologies. The gearbox module, a critical component of jet engine systems, demands the highest precision and reliability, as it manages power transfer and operational efficiency in the aero engine. LMW’s success in delivering this module represents a leap forward in the indigenization of complex aeronautical systems.
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In a recent viral video clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), Dr. Shahiduzzaman, a Bangladeshi academic and outspoken commentator, has made highly controversial remarks advocating for Bangladesh to procure three squadrons of JF-17 fighter jets from Pakistan. In his statement, Dr. Shahiduzzaman boldly compared the JF-17 Thunder, a Chinese-Pakistani co-production, to the American F-35, claiming that the former offers similar advanced capabilities despite its significantly lower price tag.
Dr. Shahiduzzaman, who had earlier gained attention for his proposal to form a nuclear pact with Pakistan to counterbalance India, has stirred the pot again with his recent comments, raising eyebrows among defense analysts and policymakers in both India and Bangladesh.
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In a recent military exercise, the newly inducted Dhanush guns showcased their destructive firepower and pinpoint precision in conjunction with other weapon systems. The exercise provided an opportunity for the gun crews to hone their skills and demonstrate their proficiency in operating these advanced artillery systems.
The Dhanush guns, known for their long-range capabilities and accuracy, were integrated seamlessly with other weapon systems, creating a formidable force. The joint exercise allowed the troops to practice coordinated fire missions, simulating real-world combat scenarios.
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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, has further solidified its presence in India with the inauguration of its HELA facility in Hyderabad. The state-of-the-art facility will be a hub for repairing radar systems, encompassing power systems, cooling systems, IT integration, radar testing, and calibration.
The facility will employ a skilled workforce of 45 expert professionals and 80 field engineers, who will be dedicated to providing top-notch support and maintenance services to Indian customers.
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Private sector and startups have a key role to play as India looks to boost its space activities to grab more share of the global market, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said on Friday. He was speaking on ‘ISRO’s vision and the rise of India’s space Tech companies’ at the country’s flagship startup festival Huddle Global 2024, organised by Kerala Startup Mission here.
“Despite being an acknowledged space power, India’s share of global business is just two per cent at USD 386 billion. India plans to raise it to USD 500 billion by 2030 and hit USD 1.5 trillion by 2047,” Somanath said in his address on the second day of the startup festival at Kovalam. Pointing out the scope of business activities for the private sector, he said India has just 15 operational space satellites, which is a relatively small number.
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Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has visited Pakistan. Lukashenko arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a three-day visit to Pakistan. He met Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. During this, both the leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in many areas including economic. Breaking protocol, Pak PM Shahbaz Sharif welcomed Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko in Islamabad and also made him a special friend. He also wanted Lukashenko to make an anti-India statement on the Kashmir issue, but he refused to do so, shocking Sharif.
Pakistani journalist Arzoo Kazmi has reported that the Kashmir issue was raised by Shahbaz Sharif in front of Alexander Lukashenko. On this, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said that he will not make any statement on Kashmir. He said that he has come only to talk about business and in this regard, he will focus his talks on how Belarus can improve relations with Pakistan. He will not make any statement on Kashmir or any other political issue.
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Bangladesh on Friday claimed India followed “double standards” on protection of minority communities and accused the neighbouring country’s media of conducting an “industrial scale misinformation campaign” against Dhaka.
Amid a row over the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges, Bangladesh interim government’s Law Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul in a Facebook post said India’s unwarranted concern for Bangladesh continues.
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A man was arrested in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district with confidential DRDO documents and a large quantity of radioactive materials, police said on Friday.
The accused was identified as Francis Ekka, husband of Amrita Ekka, a TMC leader of Naxalbari Panchayat Samiti. The arrest was made on November 26 in Belgachi village, Naxalbari block, during a joint raid by the Army and West Bengal Police, a police officer told PTI.
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The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently held that the right to property now falls within the realm of human rights. Disposing of a petition on November 20, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal directed the Army, which had occupied the parcel of the petitioner’s land since 1978, to pay the rent accumulated over the last 46 years within a month.
“The right to property is now considered not only a constitutional or statutory right but it falls within the realm of human rights. Human rights have been considered in the realm of individual rights such as right to shelter, livelihood, health, employment etc and over the years, human rights have gained a multifaceted dimension,” the judge underlined.
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A hospital in north Kolkata’s Manicktala area on Friday said it would not treat patients from Bangladesh amid protests over the alleged atrocities on minority Hindus in the neighbouring country.
An official of the JN Ray Hospital said the decision was forced by insults meted out to the Indian flag by Bangladeshi nationals. “We have issued a notification that from today till an indefinite time we will not admit any Bangladeshi patient for treatment. This is primarily because of the insults they have shown towards India,” said hospital official Subhranshu Bhakt.
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Meitei radical organisation Arambai Tenggol’s supremo Korou Nganba Khuman and Kuki militants are on the radar of the National Investigation Agency, which has been tasked with probing four cases of attacks on security forces and an IED explosion in strife-torn Manipur.
The cases include looting of arms and ammunition from the 1st Manipur Rifles complex in Imphal, attack on Indian Reserve Battalion post in Moreh and IED explosion in Bishnupur.
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The Indian Navy is in Mauritius for the 15th edition of the annual training program between India and Mauritius aimed at enhancing interoperability between the Indian and Mauritian Armed Forces.
The Spokesperson of the Indian Navy shared the details on X. According to them, the Indian Navy Marine Commando and Diving Mobile Training Team (MTT) are in Mauritius for the 15th edition of the Special Forces and Diving Refresher Camp.
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