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India’s most critical submarine acquisition project, Project 75 (India) or P75(I), faces fresh delays due to a hurdle related to a key criterion. Potential foreign vendors are struggling to meet this requirement, impacting the project’s timeline.
The program aims to construct six advanced conventional submarines with superior sensors, weapons, and a vital technology – Air Independent Propulsion (AIP). This technology allows submarines to stay underwater for extended durations without surfacing, enhancing their stealth and operational range.
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Azad Engineering, a Hyderabad-based precision engineering firm, has secured a significant contract with India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under DRDO. This deal tasks Azad with the end-to-end manufacturing, assembly, and integration of a completely assembled advanced turbo gas generator engine.
While the GTRE contract signifies a major leap in domestic engine production, there’s another interesting development at play. Azad Engineering is also poised to become a key player in the global supply chain for the F404 and F414 engines manufactured by General Electric (GE) and utilized by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). These engines are not only the workhorses of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, but also power various fighter jets developed by other nations in Europe and elsewhere.
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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has put Russia’s S-400 air defense system under intense scrutiny. With frequent strikes by advanced Western missiles like Storm Shadows and ATACMS, the S-400’s capabilities are being questioned. These developments prompt a critical evaluation of whether India made the right decision in acquiring this high-profile air defense system.
In recent months, the S-400 has struggled to effectively counter strikes from Storm Shadow cruise missiles and ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System). Reports indicate that these missiles have successfully targeted not only Ukrainian batteries but also bases and facilities purportedly protected by the S-400. This situation has raised concerns about the system’s ability to defend against modern, high-precision munitions.
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The Visakhapatnam naval dockyard, a crucial hub for the Indian Navy on the eastern coast, is undergoing a significant infrastructure upgrade. Recent satellite imagery reveals ongoing construction of a modern integration and assembly facility, hinting at potential support for future nuclear submarine production. Additionally, the completion of an auxiliary weapons handling wharf marks a vital step in servicing the Indian Navy’s ballistic missile submarines and submersible missile test barges.
The integration and assembly facility, currently under construction, is shrouded in some secrecy. However, its characteristics suggest it could play a vital role in the production and maintenance of complex vessels, possibly including nuclear submarines. This development aligns with India’s ambitious plans to bolster its nuclear deterrence capabilities, and the Visakhapatnam dockyard, with its established expertise, is a prime candidate to support such endeavors.
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has taken down a network of social media accounts originating from China. This network, dubbed “Operation K,” engaged in “inauthentic behavior” aimed at influencing discussions within the global Sikh community, particularly regarding the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
Operation K employed a deceptive strategy. The network created 37 Facebook accounts, 13 pages, five groups, and nine Instagram accounts posing as a fictitious activist movement. This facade aimed to incite pro-Sikh demonstrations, specifically targeting audiences in New Zealand and Australia.
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The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software “Parallel RANS Solver for Aerospace Vehicle Aero-thermo-dynamic Analysis” (PraVaHa) is developed in VSSC to simulate external and internal flows on launch vehicles, winged & nonwinged re-entry vehicles.
Initial aerodynamic design studies for launch vehicles demand evaluation of a large number of configurations. Any aerospace vehicle while moving through the earth’s atmosphere during ‘launch’ or ‘reentry’ is subjected to severe aerodynamic and aerothermal loads in terms of external pressure and heat flux.
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Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), has received a new order from Ocean Sparkle Limited (OSL), an Adani Harbor Services company, to build three 70 T Bollard Pull ASD (Azimuthing Stern Drive) Tugs, the company said in a release on Friday.
Bollard pull is the most commonly used measure of ship-assist tugs performance which has propellers optimised for maximum thrust at close to zero speed.
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The abduction case of local Kashmiri poet and journalist Ahmed Farhad Shah has taken yet another unexpected turn as the Pakistan government’s lawyer told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday that Farhad is under the custody of police in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and cannot be presented because he is on “foreign land” that does not come under the country’s jurisdiction.
Farhad has been missing for the past two weeks and it was recently found that two cases were lodged against him by the police in PoK.
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The steel-cutting ceremony for the first Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) took place at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai in the presence of Indian Coast Guard (lCG) officials on May 31, 2024. The Ministry of Defence had, in December 2023, signed a contract with MDL for the procurement of six NGOPVs for the lCG at a total cost of Rs 1,614.89 crore. The project aims to bolster the capabilities in coastal and offshore patrol, safeguard maritime zones, and enhance operational efficiency.
The NGOPVs are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment. The vessel is powered by two diesel engines which are capable of achieving a maximum continuous speed of 23 knots and cover a distance of up to 5,000 nautical miles. Furthermore, they boast integral twin-engine helicopter facilities and staging for heavy helicopters, enabling swift and effective aerial surveillance and response capabilities.
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The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad to collaborate on research and training. The MoU was signed by Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services Lt Gen Daljit Singh, and Director of IIT Hyderabad Prof B S Murty.
The MoU aims to foster innovation and research in developing novel medical devices and addressing health issues specific to soldiers serving in varied terrains. IIT Hyderabad, with its departments of Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, and Bioinformatics, will provide the necessary technical expertise to tackle the diverse medical challenges faced by the Armed Forces.
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President Droupadi Murmu on Friday accepted the credentials of the new envoys of China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Kuwait, Ecuador, Guinea and Fiji at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
Ambassador of China Xu Feihong, High Commissioner of the United Kingdom Lindy Elizabeth Cameron and High Commissioner of New Zealand Patrick John Rata presented their credentials to the president, a Rashtrapati Bhavan release said.
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Four Indian prisoners in Pakistan were repatriated to India this week, officials said on Friday. The prisoners are Suraj Pal (Uttar Pradesh), Wahida Begum (Assam) and her son Faiz Khan and Shabir Ahmad Dars (Rajasthan), they said.
They were repatriated on May 29, the officials said. It is learnt that the Indians were released after completion of their jail terms.
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Security forces and police launched a cordon-and-search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday following reports of movement of suspected terrorists, officials said. They said there were intelligence inputs about suspicious movement in the Dera Ki Gali-Bafliaz area of the district.
According to sources, around three armed men were spotted in the area and there was a brief exchange of fire between the suspected terrorists and security personnel.
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The LCA Tejas Mk1 has recently been spotted with the ASRAAM (Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile), marking it the third Close Combat Missile (CCM) under testing for the platform. This development follows the successful testing and validation of the Russian R-73 and Israeli Python-5 CCMs. The integration of these three different CCMs from distinct countries and manufacturers significantly enhances the Tejas Mk1’s combat versatility and complicates adversaries’ countermeasures due to the diverse infrared (IR) sensor technologies and functionalities of each missile system.
Modern aerial warfare relies heavily on electronic countermeasures (ECMs) that can potentially jam or confuse missile guidance systems. By incorporating three distinct CCMs, the Tejas Mk1A makes it more difficult for adversaries to develop a single, effective countermeasure.
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Recent analysis of imagery collected over Shigatse Air Base in China reveals the deployment of at least six J-20 stealth fighter jets alongside eight J-10 fighters and a KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft. This deployment signifies a strategic move by China to strengthen its airpower near the disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India.
The J-20 is China’s most advanced fighter jet, boasting stealth capabilities that can potentially disrupt India’s air defense systems. This deployment comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
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