Active Conflicts & News MegaThread March 31, 2025

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March 31, 2025
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Nepal’s Political Crisis Deepens As Ruling Coalition Targets Ex-King

Sharp reactions have emerged from various political parties and leaders in response to the violent incidents instigated by pro-Hindu and pro-royalist groups in Tinkune, Kathmandu, on Friday. The chaos resulted in two fatalities, numerous injuries, and significant property damage, including arson and looting.Social media has seen a surge in a hashtag campaign holding former king Gyanendra Shah

March 31, 2025
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HAL To Hand Over First TEJAS MK-1A To IAF In First Quarter of FY26: Report

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to begin delivering the TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) MK-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) starting from the first quarter of the new financial year. This timeline aligns with HAL’s anticipated receipt of the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines from US-based GE Aerospace next month.The initial engine undergoes rigorous testing and certification

March 31, 2025
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Indian Air Force To Support New Kaveri Turbofan Engine For TEJAS Jets

India is advancing its indigenous Kaveri engine program to replace the
imported GE F404 engines currently powering the TEJAS MK-1A light combat
aircraft. This move aligns with the nation’s goal of self-reliance in
aerospace technology and is supported by the Indian Air Force (IAF), which
plans to operate over 220 TEJAS MK-1A jets during their 40-year lifespan.

The TEJAS MK-1A

March 31, 2025
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DRDO’s High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Successfully Tested In A Lake Environ

The High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) currently under
development by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) has
achieved a significant milestone with its successful testing in a lake
environment.

High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle currently under development by NSTL has been successfully tested in lake. During the trials vehicle dynamics

March 31, 2025
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Ashok Leyland Bags Orders Worth Over ₹700 Crores From Defence Forces

 Ashok Leyland, a flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has secured defence contracts worth over ₹700 crore from the Indian Army. These orders are aimed at fulfilling troop transportation, logistics, and specialized mobility requirements under the Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) program.The vehicles to be supplied include Stallion 4×4 and 6×6 trucks, Short Chassis Bus, and Mobility System

March 31, 2025
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MoD Signs Deal Worth ₹168.09 Crore For Heavy Recovery Vehicles For Army With Ashok Leyland Defence Systems

The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹168.09 crore contract with Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Limited for the procurement of 54 Heavy Recovery Vehicles (HRVs) to bolster the Indian Army’s combat force regeneration capabilities. The agreement was formalized in New Delhi on March 27, 2025.These HRVs are designed to recover disabled, stranded, and damaged military vehicles in challenging terrains

March 31, 2025
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PM Modi Inaugurates Loitering Munition Test Range At Solar Defence And Aerospace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Loitering Munition Test Range at Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited in Nagpur on March 30, 2025. This facility is expected to enhance India’s self-reliance in the defence sector by improving unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations and guided munition testing. During the inauguration, PM Modi emphasized the importance of this advancement for national

March 31, 2025
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What Is Nagastra-3? India’s New Loitering Munition Weapon System

Nagastra-3 is an advanced loitering munition system currently under development in India, representing a significant step forward in the country’s defence capabilities. Designed for long-range precision strikes, the Nagastra-3 is intended to enhance the Indian Army’s operational effectiveness with features that include high endurance and autonomous strike capabilities.This system is being

March 31, 2025
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Common Sense Dictates India Buy 2 Albion Class LPDs From UK Navy

by Joydeep GhoshCommon sense dictates that India buy 2 Albion Class LPDs from the UK Navy that are up for sale. Why, simply because the Indian Navy currently operates just one LPD, which is INS Jalashwa, an ex-US Navy warship that was built way back in 1971 but was sparingly used, which allowed its prolonged use in the US Navy and the Indian Navy.But its time is almost up, and in the next 5-6

March 31, 2025
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