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India’s ambitious plan to establish a comprehensive multi-tiered air defense system has taken a significant step forward with the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) commencing the fabrication of M1, M2, and M3 interceptors. These interceptors form the core of Project Khusha, an indigenous air defense program that aims to create a layered shield capable of protecting the country from a wide array of airborne threats, including hypersonic missiles.
According to sources, DRDO has placed an order for the fabrication of 12 units of the three interceptor variants, marking a critical milestone in the development of the defense system. The goal is to deploy the long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system under Project Khusha by 2028-2029, with a maximum interception range of 350 km.
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HFCL Limited, a leading Indian technology company, has achieved a significant milestone by indigenously developing electronic fuzes for artillery shells. The company has successfully created electronic fuzes for 130mm and 155mm artillery shells, enhancing the precision and effectiveness of India’s artillery arsenal.
The electronic fuzes developed by HFCL are equipped with two operating modes: Point Detonation Super Quick (PDSQ) and Point Detonation delay. These modes allow for precise control over the detonation of the artillery shell, ensuring accurate targeting and minimizing collateral damage. The fuze function can be programmed between the two modes using a simple switch located on the side of the fuze.
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Developing a 5th-generation jet engine is a monumental task that requires substantial investments in R&D, specialized infrastructure, and skilled engineering. For India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, this endeavor will be crucial, as the project aims to create an indigenous, next-generation fighter jet with advanced stealth and combat capabilities.
To understand the potential funding requirements for India’s AMCA engine, it is helpful to compare with similar global engine development programs in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and China, all of which have faced significant investment demands in their 5th-generation jet engine initiatives.
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The Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF), an ambitious project spearheaded by India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for the Indian Navy, is shaping up to be a formidable naval fighter. This indigenously designed aircraft is intended to replace India’s aging fleet of MiG-29K fighter jets and is being developed with the capability to operate from the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers. While its design has stirred excitement for bearing a resemblance to the Rafale M—a proven naval fighter the Indian Navy is also acquiring—the TEDBF is a unique platform in its own right, tailored for India’s defense requirements and its naval operational environment. Here’s a closer look at what sets the TEDBF apart and how its design blends inspiration from the Rafale M with distinct indigenous enhancements.
The TEDBF’s design evolution showcases notable similarities with the Dassault Rafale M, particularly in terms of its frontal shape and canopy layout. The similarities give the TEDBF a sleek and aerodynamic look similar to the Rafale M, an aircraft known for its versatility and efficiency in carrier-based operations. However, the TEDBF features multiple distinguishing aspects that set it apart:
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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading Indian public sector undertaking, is poised to secure significant orders for its advanced radar systems. According to company officials, orders worth Rs 2,500 crore for the Ashwini Low Level Tracking Radar (LLTR) and Rs 2,000 crore for the Atulya Forward Area Air Defence (FAAD) system are expected to be finalized within the next 3-4 months.
The Ashwini LLTR is a highly mobile radar system designed to eliminate radar blind spots caused by terrain. This cutting-edge technology can detect objects moving at speeds of up to 1 km/s at altitudes of 15 km, with detection ranges of 200 km and 50 km for targets with radar cross-sections of 2 sq m and 0.2 sq m, respectively. It has the capability to track up to 200 targets simultaneously.
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The Indian Navy recently showcased an advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) equipped with a novel Sunflower Propeller at the Swavlamban 2024 exhibition. This is the first time such a propeller has been observed on an Indian Navy AUV, marking a significant step in India’s underwater technology. The Sunflower Propeller offers unique advantages that enhance the AUV’s maneuverability, efficiency, and stealth capabilities, making it well-suited for a range of naval operations, from reconnaissance to mine countermeasures.
The Sunflower Propeller is an innovative design featuring multiple, finely curved blades arranged in a circular pattern, resembling the petals of a sunflower. Unlike traditional propellers, which typically have two to four larger blades, the Sunflower Propeller has a larger number of slender, overlapping blades that allow for precise control and reduced noise levels. The design focuses on improving thrust efficiency while minimizing cavitation, the formation of vapor bubbles that can create noise and reduce efficiency underwater.
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Tejase Aerosense Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based aerospace technology firm, has been recognized for its innovative work in the field of aerospace technology. The company has been awarded the prestigious ‘Dare to Dream 4.0’ award during the Workshop on Defence Technology Acceleration (TWARAL) organized by DRDO Bhawan.
This recognition is for the development of a Fuel System-Temperature Transducer for Aircraft Applications on behalf of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).
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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Friday announced the launch of its first analog space mission, to study the challenges of extraterrestrial conditions that will help in future space missions. The mission, which includes a compact, inflatable habitat named Hab-1 will simulate life in an interplanetary habitat. It is being held in Leh, in Ladakh.
Even as India plans to launch several space missions, the new mission will help understand the challenges that future astronauts may encounter on missions beyond Earth.
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Two men who killed Ripudaman Singh Malik in 2022 had visited his British Columbia business earlier to recce the scene before pumping bullets into the Indo-Canadian Sikh acquitted in the 1985 Air India Kanishka terrorist bombing that killed over 300 people. According to an agreed statement of facts filed in B.C. Supreme Court, the two men — Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez – showed up at Malik’s B.C. business “scoping out the scene” for several minutes, a day before killing him in July 2022, cbc.ca reported.
The next morning, Fox and Lopez appeared again at the business park in Surrey, B.C., and fired seven shots into Malik’s Tesla, killing him as he sat in the driver’s seat. They sped off in a stolen car, which was later found on fire in a nearby laneway.
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Hindu Americans have applauded Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump for promising to protect the human rights of Hindus across the world, including the US and Bangladesh and protect them from the “anti-religion agenda of the radical left.”
In his Diwali greetings on Thursday, Trump strongly condemned the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities in Bangladesh, which he said remains in a “total state of chaos.”
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An Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel departed for Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia to take part in the 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garud Shakti 24.
The exercise will be conducted from November 1 to 2, a statement said on Friday. The Indian contingent is being represented by troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and an Indonesian contingent comprising 40 personnel is being represented by Indonesian Special Forces Kopassus, the statement said.
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Senior bureaucrat Rajesh Kumar Singh took over as defence secretary on Friday. The 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre assumed charge at the South Block, where the ministry is housed.
Before taking charge, Singh laid a wreath and paid homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial. He had assumed charge as officer on special duty (defence secretary-designate) on August 20.
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The Indian Army began patrolling at Demchok on Friday, days after Indian and Chinese troops completed disengagement at the two friction points in eastern Ladakh, Army sources said. Patrolling at Depsang is expected to resume shortly, they said.
Indian and Chinese troops have completed disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh and patrolling is set to commence soon at these points, Army sources had said on Wednesday.
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Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Pradesh Kiren Rijiju on Thursday celebrated Diwali with the jawans in the border area of Bumla in Arunachal Pradesh where he also had a brief encounter with Chinese troops on the LAC.
“Diwali with brave jawans at Border in Bumla, Arunachal Pradesh. #HappyDeepavali2024 #Diwali,” the Union Minister wrote on X.
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BJP Spokesperson R.P. Singh reacted on Friday to former US President Donald Trump’s recent comments about atrocities against Hindus and other minorities like Christians in Bangladesh, stating that such incidents are a cause for global concern.
The BJP leader stated, “Those who are thoughtful, compassionate, and sensitive globally will be disturbed by how Hindus in Bangladesh are facing atrocities. Temples are being attacked, and faith itself is under siege. Anyone witnessing this would feel distressed.”
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