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The TEJAS MK-2 is poised to join the private production race in India’s defence aviation sector, following in the footsteps of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and the TEJAS MK-1.This strategic shift towards private sector involvement aims to accelerate production and enhance operational readiness for the Indian Air Force (IAF).The TEJAS MK-2, designed to replace ageing fighters like
Solar Industries India Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, has secured a significant contract worth ₹239 crore from the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.This contract involves the supply of multi-mode hand grenades, which are to be delivered over a period of one year. The deal reinforces Solar Industries’ strong position in the defence
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested M K Faizy, the national president of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The arrest took place on Monday night at Delhi’s international airport. This move comes amid allegations of links between the SDPI and the Popular Front of India (PFI), which was banned by the Union government a few
Reports have emerged that Bangladesh has deployed Turkish-made Bayraktar-TB2 drones near its border with India, specifically in the region adjacent to West Bengal. This development has prompted India to intensify its surveillance and vigilance along the shared border. The Bayraktar-TB2 drones, operated by Bangladesh’s 67th Army, are used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
India has recently taken a strong stance against Pakistan’s attempts to raise the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at international forums.At the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), India exercised its Right of Reply to counter Pakistan’s claims, labelling them as "baseless and malicious" and criticizing Pakistan for spreading falsehoods propagated by its military-terrorist complex.India
Pakistani and Afghan forces clashed at the Torkham border crossing, resulting in the death of at least one Taliban fighter and injuries to several others. The conflict began on the first working day of Ramadan, a period when food imports from Pakistan typically surge into Afghanistan, exacerbating the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.The Torkham crossing, a crucial trade route, has been
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to bolster its mid-air refuelling capabilities with the potential acquisition of Russian mid-air refuelers, specifically the Il-78M-90A (Il-476).This enhancement is significant given India’s long-standing familiarity with Russian defence equipment, which includes a substantial fleet of Russian-origin fighter jets like the Su-30MKI.The IAF currently operates six
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to resume experiments on its SpaDeX mission from March 15, 2025. The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, involves two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), each weighing approximately 220 kg.The mission aims to develop and refine in-space docking technologies, which are crucial for future projects like Chandrayaan-4 and the
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh virtually addressed the National Science Day celebrations organized by the Indian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan.This event marked a significant moment in fostering scientific collaboration and exchange between India and Japan. During his address, Dr. Singh stressed the importance of science and technology in advancing both nations.He also dedicated the year 2025-26 as
IN-SPACe has proposed the formation of a technology consortium aimed at integrating ISRO’s advanced sensor technologies into the automotive sector. This initiative seeks to leverage ISRO’s high-end sensor technology, which is currently at Technology Readiness Level (TRL-9), to enhance the automotive industry’s sensor capabilities, which are currently at TRL-3.The goal is to bring the auto