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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is currently working on the development of an advanced system known as the Electro-Optical Soldier System (EOSS). This innovative project is designed to enhance battlefield awareness, providing a comprehensive suite of tools for reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat engagement. The system aims to improve the effectiveness of ground soldiers by enabling remote control and real-time intelligence gathering, which can be crucial in high-risk combat zones.
The EOSS consists of four mobile platforms that are interconnected through a secure wireless networking scheme. These platforms can be operated remotely from a distant control station, offering flexibility and safety for soldiers in challenging environments.
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Indian robotics and AI company Gridbots has introduced the Gridbots BAT, an advanced gunshot direction-finding system designed to accurately detect and pinpoint the source of gunfire. This state-of-the-art system offers an exceptional accuracy of ± 5 degrees in both elevation and azimuth, as well as a distance precision of ± 4% FS, making it a crucial tool for security forces, military units, and law enforcement agencies.
BAT stands out for its unique ability to not only detect gunshots but also differentiate between various gunfire types. This selectivity allows operators to focus on specific frequencies or gunshots, filtering out irrelevant noises in complex environments.
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A recent report suggests that India’s any plans for follow-on purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France may face delays due to a substantial production backlog at Dassault Aviation. Unlike the previous 2016 deal, when the Indian Air Force (IAF) began receiving its first Rafales within four years, the current backlog of around 180 jets ordered by other nations may push deliveries of additional Rafales for India to 6-7 years from the order date.
Dassault Aviation is currently working to clear a sizeable order book for Rafale jets from multiple countries, including Egypt, Greece, the UAE, and Indonesia. To manage these commitments, the company is operating its production line at a rate of about two jets per month, aiming to deliver around 20 Rafales annually. This moderate pace, though efficient for sustaining quality and production standards, is not sufficient to quickly address a new order of 36 jets for India within a shorter timeframe.
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The recent decision by the Indian Armed Forces to acquire Predator drones from the U.S. has sparked discussions about the potential of indigenous alternatives. TATA’s acquisition of the Intellectual Property (IP) rights for the Grob G 180 SPn aircraft presents India with an opportunity to develop a highly capable, cost-effective unmanned platform that could match or exceed the operational benefits offered by Predator drones. Considering this, an Indian-developed Grob G 180-based UAV program could serve the armed forces’ needs in a versatile and sovereign manner.
With TATA holding the IP rights to the Grob G 180 SPn, India gains significant freedom in tailoring the aircraft to the specific operational requirements of its armed forces. This autonomy would allow for customized adaptations across systems and subsystems without restrictions or approval from foreign manufacturers. Such a capability is essential for the Indian Armed Forces, as the aircraft could be equipped with advanced indigenous technologies, including electronic intelligence (ELINT) and intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) systems, that align with India’s defense priorities. By contrast, foreign-built platforms like the Predator are often subject to export limitations and stringent controls on modifications, which can limit their flexibility in a unique and diverse combat environment like India’s.
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With the inauguration of Tata’s C-295 production facility in Gujarat, the Tata Group has taken a substantial step towards establishing a domestic aircraft manufacturing ecosystem in India. While the primary objective of this facility is to produce C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Tata is keenly exploring the potential to develop a civilian variant of this versatile aircraft. If the plan materializes, Air India, which is owned by the Tata Group, could be the first airline to operate this civilian C-295, adding turboprop capabilities to its fleet for the first time.
Tata’s interest in a civilian C-295 is strategic. Turboprops serve a vital role in connecting smaller regional airports and shorter runways that larger commercial jets cannot easily access. In a country like India, with a sprawling geography and many regional airports under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, a domestically produced turboprop aircraft could fill a significant gap in regional aviation. With Tata holding the rights to produce the C-295 and its experience in manufacturing and operations, this civilian variant could be positioned as a competitive alternative for regional carriers looking to expand into underserved routes.
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In a recent high-level defense engagement, India extended an offer to share its expertise in local manufacturing of small arms and ammunition with Algeria. During his visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) highlighted the potential for collaboration in defense manufacturing as both nations seek to strengthen military and industrial cooperation. This proposal reflects India’s broader strategic ambition to boost defense exports and foster regional partnerships through defense-industrial collaboration.
The visit by India’s CDS marks a significant step in deepening defense relations with Algeria, one of North Africa’s most strategically positioned countries. The potential partnership in defense manufacturing aligns with both nations’ mutual goals of military self-reliance and regional stability. This collaboration could see the sale of Indian-made small arms to Algeria and possibly pave the way for larger defense projects between the two countries.
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In a significant move, the Indian Army has been granted the authority to directly issue takedown notices to social media platforms. The Ministry of Defence has appointed the Additional Director General (ADG) of Strategic Communication as the nodal officer for this purpose. This empowers the Army to independently identify and address illegal content related to itself and its components under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act.
Previously, the Army had to rely on the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to initiate actions against unlawful content. This new development streamlines the process and enables the Army to respond more swiftly to online misinformation and defamation.
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India has expressed displeasure over the allegations made by the Canadian minister against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. India has summoned the Canadian official. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that we summoned the representative of the Canadian High Commission yesterday. The Government of India strongly protests the absurd and baseless allegations made by Canadian Minister David Morrison about the Union Home Minister of India before the committee.
He said, ‘It has already become clear that high Canadian officials deliberately leak baseless allegations to the international media as part of a conscious strategy to defame India and influence other countries. This proves the view that the Government of India has long held about the political agenda and behavior pattern of the current Canadian government. Such irresponsible actions will have serious consequences on bilateral relations.
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The US has imposed sanctions on 275 individuals and entities, including 15 from India, for allegedly supporting Russia’s military-industrial base. Companies from China, Switzerland, Thailand, and Turkiye have also been slapped with sanctions for supplying Russia with advanced technology and equipment that it desperately needs to support its war machine, the Department of Treasury said in a statement on Thursday.
In addition to disrupting global evasion networks, this action also targets domestic Russian importers and producers of key inputs and other material for Russia’s military-industrial base, the statement said.
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Ammunition cartridges were found in the pocket of a seat on an Air India flight AI916 flying from Dubai to New Delhi after it landed at New Delhi airport, an Air India spokesperson said on Saturday.
The flight landed at New Delhi Airport on October 27 and all the passengers were safely disembarked from the flight. Following this, a complaint was lodged with the Airport Police by Air India strictly adhering to the laid down security protocols.
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Terming the recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir as “unfortunate”, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday there is no security lapse, adding that security forces are giving befitting reply to the terrorists.
Singh claimed that the number of attacks taking place in the valley have been reduced compared to the earlier times. Speaking to reporters in UP’s Kanpur, Singh said, “This is not an issue of security lapses. Compared to earlier times, attacks have been reduced. Our security forces are on alert, such a situation will come that from there (J-K) terror activities will be fully wiped out and J-K will develop fast.”
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The crime branch of Mumbai has started the process of bringing Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, back to the country. ‘Most wanted’ Anmol is currently in America for his alleged involvement in the shooting incident outside Salman Khan’s house. A Maharashtra court has issued a non-bailable warrant in his name.
Salman Khan has been the target of Bishnoi gangs since he killed a blackbuck nearly three decades ago. Notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has made headlines by threatening to kill Bollywood’s brother several times. Recently the Bishnoi gang has also accepted the responsibility of killing Baba Siddiqui. Bishnoi is known for his notorious activities not only in the country but also on foreign soil.
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The leader of a prominent Punjabi association in North America welcomed on Saturday the Pakistan government’s decision to grant free online visas within 30 minutes of arrival to Sikh community members living in the US, UK and Canada.
North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) executive director Satnam Singh Chahal also urged the Pakistani and the Indian governments to reopen the Wagah border to facilitate cross-border trade. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that Sikh pilgrims from the US, UK and Canada would receive free online visas within 30 minutes upon arrival in the country to pay respect at their religious sites.
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Two CRPF jawans and two policemen were injured in an encounter with terrorists in the Khanyar area here on Saturday, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khanyar in the morning following inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, they said.
The search operation turned into an encounter as the terrorists opened fire at the search party, which retaliated, they said.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed on Saturday in an encounter in Jammu & Kashmir’s Anantnag district while firing continued between holed-up terrorists and the security forces in downtown Srinagar.
“Two unidentified militants were killed in the Larnoo forest area of Shangus in Anantnag district on Saturday. The exact identity of the slain militants would be ascertained after the operation in the area ends,” officials said.
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