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At the previous edition of IDEX, which took place in early 2023 and just a few months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian companies were not listed as official exhibitors and relegated to a separate outdoor pavilion.
The Finance Ministry of India has reported that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded seven projects in India worth approximately $750 million during the fiscal year 2023-24.For the financial year 2023-24, an obligation of a total of $97 million has been made by USAID under the seven projects, the latest annual report of the Finance Ministry saidThese projects
The Defence Ministry of India has recently formed a high-level committee to enhance the production of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) jets, specifically focusing on the TEJAS MK-1A variant. This move is part of India’s broader strategy to boost its defence manufacturing capabilities under the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative.Key Points of The Initiative: Committee Composition And
India is set to promote the Intermediate Jet Trainer-36 (IJT-36) Yashas armed variant for international buyers, particularly targeting countries seeking a cost-effective combat trainer for low-intensity operations. This move by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) follows significant upgrades to the aircraft, previously known as the Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT-36) Sitara, which had faced technical
DRDO’s VSHORADS man-portable air defence systemThe Indian Army is significantly advancing its air defence capabilities through a comprehensive modernisation program aimed at countering the growing threats posed by drones and other aerial systems. This initiative includes the procurement of 220 successor guns, the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), and the Quick Reaction
The Project-76 initiative by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) aims to develop an indigenous class of conventional diesel-electric submarines with a significant focus on self-reliance in defence technology.The P-76 submarines, part of India’s initiative to enhance its indigenous defence capabilities, are designed with several advanced features aimed at improving operational
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently highlighted the collaborative efforts of India and China to safeguard the integrity of the G20 during a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on February 21, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa.This meeting occurred on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, where Jaishankar emphasized that both nations have worked
As ISRO prepares for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, researchers at IIT-Madras are working on protective solutions for the structure. Their focus is on developing advanced materials that can withstand the harsh conditions of space.The Extraterrestrial Manufacturing (ExTeM) team is creating metal foam to shield the space station from environmental threats, including micro-meteoroid impacts. This
Cosmonauts Gennady Strekalov, Rakesh Sharma and Yuri Malyshev of Interkosmos mission 1984The statement "Gaganyaan to bring more information than initially thought of" by Rakesh Sharma highlights the potential of India’s indigenous Gaganyaan mission to provide extensive insights into space exploration. This mission is significant as it marks India’s first human spaceflight program, aiming to
An American Airlines flight, AA292, traveling from New York’s JFK International Airport to New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, was diverted to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport due to a reported bomb threat.The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, carrying 199 passengers and 15 crew members, made an emergency landing in Rome after receiving the threat while flying over the Caspian Sea,