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Defense News ,India :- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is getting ready to make 240 powerful jet engines called AL-31FP. This will help India to become more self-sufficient in making things for defense.These engines will be used in Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI fighter jets. These jets are really important for protecting India's airspace.HAL recently got a deal to make 80 RD-33 engines for upgraded MiG-29UPG fighter jets. Now, they are going to make even more engines for Su-30MKI jets.These new engines will replace old ones in over 110 Su-30MKI jets that are too old to keep flying safely.What's special is that these new engines will have more parts made in India than the old ones. This is a big step towards India making its own defense stuff.We're not sure exactly how these engines will be used in the Su-30MKI jets yet. But they will probably be very important in making the jets better and more powerful.There are plans to upgrade 84 Su-30MKI jets in a program called UPG. They will likely use these new engines, which will make India's air force even stronger.This shows that HAL and India are serious about making their own defense things. They want to rely less on other countries and become better at making their own stuff.Making advanced jet engines like the AL-31FP shows that India is getting better at technology and wants to be a big player in defense around the world.
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Defense News ,Red Sea :- Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have a new, hypersonic missile in their arsenal, Russia's state media reported on Thursday, potentially raising the stakes in their ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways against the backdrop of Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The report by the state-run RIA Novosti news agency cited an unnamed official but provided no evidence for the claim. It comes as Moscow maintains an aggressively counter-Western foreign policy amid its grinding war on Ukraine.However, the Houthis have for weeks hinted about "surprises" they plan for the battles at sea to counter the United States and its allies, which have so far been able to down any missile or bomb-carrying drone that comes near their warships in Mideast waters.The Houthis' main benefactor, Iran, claims to have a hypersonic missile and has widely armed the rebels with the missiles they now use. Adding a hypersonic missile to their arsenal could pose a more-formidable challenge to the air defense systems employed by America and its allies, including Israel."The group's missile forces have successfully tested a missile that is capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 8 and runs on solid fuel," a military official close to the Houthis said, according to the RIA report.The Houthis "intend to begin manufacturing it for use during attacks in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, as well as against targets in Israel."Mach 8 is eight times the speed of sound.Russia has maintained close ties with Iran, relying on Iranian bomb-carrying drones to target Ukraine. Russian state media, particularly its Arabic-language services, have closely reported on Yemen's yearslong civil war that pits the Iran-backed Houthis against forces of the internationally backed Yemeni government, supported by a Saudi-led coalition.Hypersonic weapons, which fly at speeds higher than Mach 5, could pose crucial challenges to missile defence systems because of their speed and maneuverability.The danger from a hypersonic missile depends on how maneuverable it is. Ballistic missiles fly on a trajectory in which anti-missile systems like the US-made Patriot can anticipate their path and intercept them.The more irregular the missile's flight path, such as a hypersonic missile with the ability to change directions, the more difficult it becomes to intercept.China is believed to be pursuing the weapons, as is America. Russia claims it has already used them on the battlefield in Ukraine. However, speed and maneuverability isn't a guarantee the missile will successfully strike a target. Ukraine's air force in May said it shot down a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile with a Patriot battery.In Yemen, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the Houthi rebels' secretive supreme leader, boasted about the rebels' weapons efforts at the end of February."We have surprises that the enemies do not expect at all," he warned at the time.A week ago, he similarly warned: "What is coming is greater.""The enemy ... will see the level of achievements of strategic importance that place our country in its capabilities among the limited and numbered countries in this world," al-Houthi said, without elaborating.After seizing Yemen's capital, Sanaa, in 2014, the Houthis ransacked government arsenals, which held Soviet-era Scud missiles and other arms.As the Saudi-led coalition entered Yemen's conflict in 2015, the Houthis arsenal was increasingly targeted. Soon - and despite Yemen having no indigenous missile manufacturing infrastructure - newer missiles made their way into rebel hands.Iran long has denied arming the Houthis, likely because of a yearslong United Nations arms embargo on the rebels. However, the US and its allies have seized multiple arms shipments bound for the rebels in Mideast waters. Weapons experts as well have tied Houthi arms seized on the battlefield back to Iran.Iran also now claims to have a hypersonic weapon. In June, Iran unveiled its Fattah, or "Conqueror" in Farsi, missile, which it described as being a hypersonic. It described another as being in development.Iran's mission to the UN did not respond to a request for comment Thursday, nor did the US Navy's Bahrain-based 5th Fleet, which patrols Mideast waterways.Israel's military - which also has come under Houthi fire since the war against Hamas erupted on October 7 when Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 others hostage - declined to comment.The Houthis have attacked ships since November, saying they want to force Israel to end the war in Gaza, which has seen over 31,000 Palestinians killed in the besieged strip. The ships attacked, however, have increasingly had little or no connection to Israel, the US or other nations involved in the war.But the assaults have raised the profile of the Houthis, whose Zaydi people ruled a 1,000-year kingdom in Yemen up until 1962. Adding a new weapon increases that cachet and puts more pressure on Israel after a cease-fire deal failed to take hold in Gaza before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.Earlier in March, a Houthi missile struck a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, killing three of its crew members and forcing survivors to abandon the vessel. It marked their first fatal attack by the Houthis on shipping.Other recent Houthi actions include an attack last month on a cargo ship carrying fertilizer, the Rubymar, which later sank after drifting for several days, and the downing of an American drone worth tens of millions of dollars.A new suspected Houthi attack targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, but missed the vessel and caused no damage, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said.Fabian Hinz, a missile expert and research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, said he wouldn't be surprised if Iran transferred a new, hypersonic weapon to the Houthis.However, the question is how maneuverable such a weapon would be at hypersonic speeds and whether it could hit moving targets, like ships in the Red Sea."I wouldn't exclude the possibility that the Houthis have some system that has some maneuvering capability to some extent," Hinz said. "It is also possible for the Iranians to transfer new stuff for the Houthis to test it."
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Defense News ,India :- Days after the Centre notified the Citizenship Amendment Act, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the law will never be taken back and the BJP-led government will never compromise with it. “This is our sovereign right to ensure Indian citizenship in our country. We will never compromise on it and CAA will never be taken back,” he said. Asked about the Opposition bloc INDIA, specifically a Congress leader saying that they would repeal the law when they come to power, the Home Minister said that even the Opposition is aware it has bleak chances of coming to power. “Even the INDI alliance knows that it will not come into power. CAA has been brought by the BJP and the Narendra Modi-led government. It is impossible to repeal it. We will spread awareness about it in the whole nation so that those who want to repeal it do not get a place,” Mr Shah said. The Union Minister dismissed criticism that the “CAA is unconstitutional”, stating that it does not violate the constitutional provisions. “They always talk about Article 14. They forget that there are two clauses in that Article. This law does not violate Article 14. There is a clear, reasonable classification here. This is a law for those who, due to partition, remained in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh and were facing religious persecution and decided to come to India,” the Union Minister said. Replying to the Opposition’s claim of the timing of the notification coming ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Amit Shah said, “First of all, I will talk about the timing. All opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Arvind Kejriwal, are doing jhooth ki rajneeti (politics of lies). So the question of timing does not arise. The BJP made it clear in its 2019 manifesto that it will bring CAA and provide Indian citizenship to refugees (from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan). It has a clear agenda and under that promise, the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed in both Houses of Parliament in 2019. It got delayed due to Covid. The BJP cleared its agenda well before it got its mandate in the polls.” “Rules are now a formality. There is no question of timing, political gain, or loss. Now, the Opposition wants to consolidate their vote bank by doing appeasement politics… They have been exposed. CAA is the law for the entire country and I have reiterated nearly 41 times in four years that it will become a reality,” he said. The Home Minister said that there is “no question of political gain as the BJP’s main aim is to provide rights and justice to persecuted minorities coming from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. “The Opposition raised questions on the surgical strikes and the abrogation of Article 370 and linked it with political gain. So should we not take stern steps against terrorism? We have been saying since 1950 that we will withdraw Article 370,” the Home Minister said. “I have spoken on CAA at least 41 times on different platforms and spoken on it in detail that the minorities of the country need not be afraid because it has no provision to take back the rights of any citizen. The CAA aims to confer Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants – Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians – who migrated from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan and arrived in India before December 31, 2014. Through this law, their sufferings can end,” he added. The Home Minister was critical of opposition leaders – AIMIM’s Asaddudin Owaisi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee – for claiming that the CAA was anti-Muslim. “You cannot see this law in isolation. On August 15, 1947, our country was partitioned. Our country was partitioned into three parts. Bharatiya Jan Sangh and BJP were always against the Partition. We never wanted India to be partitioned based on religion,” he said. “So when the country was partitioned on the basis of religion, minorities faced persecution. They were being converted, women were being tortured, and they came to India. They came for refuge. Don’t they have a right to get citizenship? Even Congress leaders during the partition in their speeches said that the minorities should stay wherever they were due to the widespread bloodshed and would be welcomed later in our country. Now they have started vote bank politics,” Mr Shah added. It was the government’s moral duty to ensure the rights of the persecuted, he said. “The people who were part of Akhand Bharat and who were prosecuted or tortured should be given refuge in India and this is our social and Constitutional responsibility. Now if you look closely at the statistics, in Pakistan when the Partition happened, there were 23% Hindus and Sikhs but now only 3.7% of them are left. Where did they go? They have not returned here. They were converted, tortured, and insulted. They were given second-class status. Where will they go? Will the country, Parliament, and the political parties not think about them?” the Home Minister said. “In Afghanistan, at the moment there are now only about 500 Hindus… don’t they have the right to live as per their beliefs? When Bharat was one, they were our brothers,” he added. Slamming Arvind Kejriwal for his remarks that CAA will take away jobs meant for India’s youth, and can lead to an increase in crime, the Union Minister said that people who will benefit from the law are already in India. “If they are so concerned why are they not talking about Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas? Because they are doing vote bank politics. Delhi elections are tough for them. That’s why they are indulging in vote bank politics” he said. Amit Shah also questioned Mamata Banerjee for alleging that citizenship of minorities would be taken away due to the CAA. “I am requesting Mamata ji, that there are several platforms to do politics. Please don’t harm Bengali Hindus from Bangladesh. I challenge her publicly to show one clause that has the provision of taking away citizenship of any Indian. Her intention is to create differences between Hindus and Muslims to consolidate vote bank. The CAA must be implemented. If she wants to do anything, she should stop infiltration. But she is not cooperating,” Amit Shah said. On March 11, the Union Home Ministry notified rules for the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act. The CAA, introduced by the Narendra Modi government and passed by Parliament in 2019, aims to confer Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants – Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians – who migrated from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan and arrived in India before December 31, 2014.
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Defense News Germany :- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz doesn't want to send long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. He thinks it would be a bad idea.In a meeting with parliament members, Scholz said these missiles need German soldiers to work properly. He thinks it's a big responsibility to control where the missiles go. Without German soldiers, he doesn't want to risk losing control over the targets.Scholz also believes sending these missiles to Kyiv could make Germany too involved in the war. He doesn't want to cross that line as chancellor.Germany has given Ukraine a lot of military help already. They've provided more than 17 billion euros ($18.5 billion) worth of weapons and equipment.Some people don't agree with Scholz. They want Germany to send the Taurus missiles to Ukraine. They're unhappy with his decision.Scholz's decision has made some people think he doesn't trust Ukraine. They believe he's worried they won't use the missiles responsibly.Scholz disagrees with this. He says Germany trusts Ukraine. That's why they've given them the most weapons out of all European countries.But Scholz still wants to be careful. He thinks the German government should think hard before making any decisions about the war in Ukraine.Scholz wants to be cautious. He believes it's important for the safety of German citizens.Ukraine has been asking Germany to send the long-range Taurus missiles for a while. They want these missiles to defend against Russian attacks.These missiles can hit targets up to 500 kilometers (310 miles) away. That's far enough to reach deep into Russia.But some experts say German soldiers aren't necessary to use these missiles effectively. They think Scholz is just making excuses.A member of the Conservative party, Norbert Röttgen, thinks Scholz is not being honest about his reasons. He believes Scholz is just trying to find new excuses.
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Defense News ,India :- The Indian government recently gave the green light for a big deal to strengthen our defense. They approved contracts worth a whopping Rs 8073.17 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru on March 13, 2024. The deal is all about getting 34 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv Mk III. These helicopters come with special equipment for both the Indian Army and the Indian Coast Guard. This move is a big step towards making our own defense equipment right here in India.The ALH Dhruv Mk III UT (Utility) is made for the Indian Army. It's designed to do many tasks like searching for people, moving troops around, carrying cargo, and helping injured people. It's already proven itself in tough places like the Siachen Glacier and Ladakh.The ALH Mk III MR (Maritime Role) is for the Indian Coast Guard. It's built to keep an eye on the seas, rescue people, rappel down ropes, and transport cargo and people. It's shown it can handle tough conditions both at sea and on land.This project is not just about getting new helicopters. It's also about creating jobs. It's estimated that about 190 lakh man-hours of work will be needed to finish this project. Plus, more than 200 small businesses and 70 local vendors will supply equipment and parts. This means more people will have jobs, supporting the vision of a self-reliant India.
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Defense Newsc ,India :- The Ministry of Defence recently made a deal with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) on March 13, 2024. They agreed to buy 693 upgrades for Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP2 to BMP2M. These upgrades will make the vehicles better at night, improve the sights for the gunner and commander, and include a Fire Control System (FCS) with Automatic Target Tracker. This deal falls under the Buy Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured Category.AVNL has come up with a solution to upgrade existing BMP 2/2K vehicles to be able to fight better at night and have improved FCS. They achieved this by combining technology from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Chennai.AVNL will make these upgrades using parts from Indian manufacturers. This will help make India more self-sufficient in defense manufacturing and boost the country's defense industry.
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Technology News ,India :- India's Earth Sciences Minister, Kiren Rijiju, is upset with a French IT company called Atos. The reason for his frustration is that the delivery of two supercomputers to Indian weather forecasting institutes, ordered from this company, is being delayed.Last year, the Earth Sciences Ministry decided to enhance the computing capabilities of its institutions – the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). They ordered two supercomputers worth $100 million from a French firm called Eviden, which is part of the Atos Group.In an interview with news agency PTI, Minister Rijiju expressed his disappointment. He mentioned that the target for receiving the supercomputers was December, but the delivery has been delayed. The Union Cabinet had already approved the purchase of these supercomputers. Currently, the institutions have only a computing capacity of four petaflops, but they aim to install up to 18 petaflops for better forecasting accuracy.Rijiju explained that the French company faced financial difficulties and requested the government to make payments to its subsidiary. This delay worries him greatly as it has exceeded the agreed timeline. However, he expressed hope that the issue would be resolved soon. The government wants to ensure that all legal aspects are correctly addressed before making any payments.The Minister also mentioned that steps were being taken to expedite the delivery process, although he didn't provide specifics. He expressed confidence in the relationship between India and France, hoping that the French government would intervene to resolve the matter.Highlighting the importance of the transaction's integrity due to its high cost, Rijiju emphasized that payments would only be made to the company with which they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The supercomputing system, based on Eviden's BullSequana XH2000, is expected to have a combined power capacity of up to 21.3 petaflops.The supercomputer at IITM, located in Pune, will provide 13 petaflops of computing power for atmosphere and climate research. It will consist of 3,000 CPU nodes using AMD EPYC 7643 processors and 26 GPU nodes equipped with NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs. Additionally, the system will benefit from the NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand networking platform, 3PB all-flash, 29PB disk-based DDN EXAScaler ES400NVX2 storage, and Micron high-technology memory.Currently, the existing computing facility at NCMRWF stands at 2.8 petaflops, while at IITM, it's 4 petaflops.India First Super Computer :India's first supercomputer was the PARAM 8000, developed in 1991. It achieved speeds of around 5 Gigaflops (Gflops). This was a significant accomplishment at the time, as it placed the PARAM 8000 among the world's fastest supercomputers.The PARAM 8000 was a major milestone for India's technological development, demonstrating the country's ability to design and build its own high-performance computing systems.World Most Powerful Super Computer :The world's most powerful supercomputer as of today, March 14, 2024, is Frontier. It's located at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, USA. Frontier achieved a mind-boggling speed of 1.194 exaflops on the High Performance Linpack (HPL) benchmark. An exaflop is equal to one quintillion (1,000,000,000,000,000,000) floating-point operations per second, making Frontier incredibly fast for complex calculations.CPU speed measuring units along with their abbreviations and conversions: FLOPS stands for Floating-point Operations Per Second. It's a unit used to measure the processing speed of computers, especially supercomputers, for tasks involving floating-point numbers (numbers with decimals). Higher FLOPS indicate faster processing speeds. Here's a breakdown of common FLOPS units with conversions: ExaFLOPS (EFLOPS): One Quintillion FLOPS (1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) - incredibly fast! PetaFLOPS (PFLOPS): One Quadrillion FLOPS (1,000,000,000,000,000,000) TeraFLOPS (TFLOPS): One Trillion FLOPS (1,000,000,000,000,000) GigaFLOPS (GFLOPS): One Billion FLOPS (1,000,000,000) KiloFLOPS (KFLOPS): One Million FLOPS (1,000,000)
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Defense News ,India :- The Indian Navy is getting even better at keeping an eye on the seas. They've joined up with a company called NSRT from Bengaluru to make new High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (HAPS) right here in India.This deal is a big deal. It's part of the iDEX plan which is all about making India self-reliant in technology. That means we won't need to rely on other countries for fancy gadgets. Plus, it helps Indian companies be more innovative.NSRT is great at making smaller versions of these HAPS already. They run on electricity and can stay up in the sky for a whole week. But now, they're going to make bigger ones that run on solar power. These new ones will be huge, able to carry lots of stuff, and stay in the air for up to three months!So, what does this mean for the Navy?1. Keeping Watch All the Time: With these HAPS, the Navy can watch over the oceans non-stop. That's great for keeping an eye on things for a long time.2. Carrying Different Tools: These HAPS can carry lots of different gadgets like cameras and radar. This helps the Navy gather all sorts of useful information about what's happening on the water.3. Better Communication: The HAPS can also help the Navy talk to ships and other things in the sea. They act like super antennas, making sure messages get through loud and clear.By using this high-tech stuff, the Indian Navy is making sure it's ready for whatever comes its way. It's like future-proofing the Navy, making sure it stays strong and secure. And it's all being done right here in India, which is pretty cool!
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Defense News ,Europe :- Expando just got some big deals! They've agreed to work with three important defence companies in the Nordic region. These deals are worth a total of SEK 20 million. Expando will provide tough servers, computer boards, and parts that are specially made for advanced naval ships, missiles, and surveillance systems.This shows that Expando is really good at providing strong computer solutions for the defence and aerospace industries.Otto Johnsson, Expando's CEO, says, "Getting these big orders from our important Nordic defence partners shows that we're dedicated to meeting their high standards. We can help customers who want to buy tough, off-the-shelf solutions quickly, as well as those who need to make their own solutions with our parts. Our long relationships with our partners prove that we can give them what they need."Expando is known for being flexible and focusing on what their clients need. They've proven themselves by delivering tough servers and hardware solutions for the defence industry. With their experience and a history of success, Expando is ready for more growth in this market."We're excited to work more with the Nordic defence sector. Our goal is to give our clients exactly what they need, cutting down on delivery time and costs with our flexible solutions," says Otto Johnsson.These orders are set to be delivered in 2024, marking a big step for Expando as a top provider of defence and aerospace computing solutions in northern Europe.
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Defense News ,India :- Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd is set to deliver the INS Himgiri to the Indian Navy around mid-2025, Cmde P.R. Hari, IN (retd), chairman and managing director, GRSE, said on Wednesday. The INS Himgiri is the first in a series of three P-17A advanced guided missile stealth frigates being built by the shipyard. Apart from these, GRSE is currently building 15 more warships for the Indian Navy, including 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) and 4 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels.“We shall deliver the first 17A frigate well within schedule by mid-2025. Both the Navy and Coast Guard are in a fleet expansion mode and are keen to place orders with Indian shipyards. Hence, we are looking to more orders in the days to come.“Among the high value projects in which we are keen to participate is one for 8 Next Generation Corvettes. The Navy also wants Next Generation Survey Vessels and 22 Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts. GRSE is keeping up with the latest technology, and we are even developing Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based autonomous vehicles. After all, AI is likely to control warfare in the near future,” Cmde Hari said on the sidelines of the twin launches of two ASW SWCs.These are the 5th and 6th in the series of eight being built at the Kolkata-based shipyard.The ASW SWCs were launched by Neeta Chaudhari, wife of Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force.Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari was the chief guest at the event and showered praise on the GRSE for upholding India’s pledge towards self-sufficiency in defence production.“The design and manufacture of such platforms reveal the GRSE’s capability and versatility. It is certainly a matter of immense pride that India is today among the group of select nations that can build such platforms. Protection of our sea lanes for the safe movement of merchant vessels is crucial, after all. All are aware of the goings-on around the Red Sea and the large deployment of our naval platforms in that region. No wonder the Indian Navy is keen to expand its fleet. What is crucial here is that the majority of the equipment used for the platforms being built at GRSE are sourced from Indian manufacturers,” Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said.The two warships launched during the day have been named INS Agray and INS Akshay. These ships are actually reincarnations of Abhay-class anti-submarine warfare corvettes.While the original INS Agray was decommissioned in 2017, the INS Akshay was decommissioned in 2022.What made the twin launches more significant was the fact that this is the first time that GRSE has launched two warships of the same class together for the Navy.The twin launches came less than four months after the launch of the 4th warship of this class.Over the last 63 years, GRSE has delivered 108 platforms to the Navy and Coast Guard. Seventy-one of these have gone to the Navy.The primary role of an ASW SWC is to conduct anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and mine laying operations.These 77.6-metre-long and 10.5-metre-wide extremely potent warships are also capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance of coastal waters, various surface platforms and coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft.The ASW SWCs are compact waterjet-propelled ships capable of reaching maximum speeds of 25 knots. These ships pack a lethal anti-submarine suite comprising lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets and mines. They are also armed with 30 mm Close-in Weapon System and 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote-Control Guns. The platforms are fitted with a Hull Mounted Sonar and a Low-Frequency Variable Depth Sonar.“At GRSE, we have diversified from warships to weapons systems and commercial vessels. We look forward to more orders for weapons-intensive platforms,” Cmde Hari added.
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Defense News ,India :- India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) wants Indian startups to help make a strong defense system for the Indian Air Force (IAF). They're doing this through a project called Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) ADITI Edition 1.0.This project wants Indian startups to make a smart defense system using drones. These drones would help protect Indian Air Force planes from enemy radar systems.The Challenge: Making Air Defenses ConfusedThe main goal of the iDEX ADITI challenge is to create a group of fast drones. These drones will carry special equipment to confuse enemy radar systems. This will help protect Indian Air Force planes from getting attacked.Important Requirements for SuccessStartups need to follow some important rules set by the iDEX ADITI project:1. Speed and Range: Drones need to be very fast and able to fly long distances quickly.2. Electronic Warfare: The drones' equipment must be able to find and confuse enemy radar signals.3. Chaff Dispensing: Drones should release chaff to hide friendly planes from the enemy.4. Easy to Use: The launch system for the drones should be simple, and the drones should not need a lot of equipment on the ground.5. GPS-Independence: Drones must be able to fly and navigate even if GPS signals are jammed.6. Upgradable: The drones' equipment should be designed so it can be updated in the future.7. Swarm Technology: The drones must be able to work together in a group to be more effective.The Opportunity: Making Indian Defense BetterThis challenge gives Indian startups a chance to show off their skills in making aerospace and defense technology. If successful, it will make the Indian Air Force stronger and may change how air battles are fought.The Bigger PictureThis project shows that using groups of drones is becoming more important in military operations. It's like how some animals work together in nature. India wants to develop its own drone technology to stay ahead in modern warfare.In ConclusionThe iDEX ADITI challenge could make a big difference in India's defense capabilities. By working with startups, the government aims to make India safer and become a big name in defense technology worldwide.
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Defense News ,Russia , NATO :- NATO's intelligence says that Russia is making a lot of artillery rounds - about 250,000 each month. This is much more than what Europe and the US can make combined in a year, which is about 1.2 million.They also shared that the US and Europe together can't match Russia's production. They can only make about 1.2 million rounds in a year. This is according to a senior intelligence person from Europe who talked to CNN.The US wants to make 100,000 rounds every month by 2025. But that's still much less than what Russia is making each month.Right now, Russia is firing about 10,000 shells every day. This is a lot more than Ukraine, which is firing only about 2,000 shells each day. And in some places, Russia is doing even worse damage along the 600-mile front.A company from Germany called Rheinmetall plans to build a factory in Ukraine. This factory will make hundreds of thousands of bullets each year. They're also building a factory in Germany that will make about 200,000 artillery shells in a year.
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Defense News ,North Korea :- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently joined his troops in training to use newly developed battle tanks, according to state media reports on Thursday.This training comes as a response to the annual 11-day military drills between South Korea and the United States, which are set to conclude soon. North Korea sees these drills as practice for a potential invasion.During Wednesday's training, the focus was on evaluating the combat abilities of tank operators, using the new main battle tank that Kim referred to as "the world’s most powerful," as reported by the official Korean Central News Agency.The training involved heavy tanks maneuvering through simulated combat scenarios and firing at targets. Kim himself even took the wheel of one of the new tanks, boosting the morale of the tank crews, according to KCNA.Earlier, North Korea's Defense Ministry promised to conduct "responsible military activities" in response to the ongoing joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States. Kim also supervised artillery firing drills.The South Korean-U.S. exercises include computer-simulated command post training and 48 different field exercises, twice the number from last year.Since early 2022, North Korea has been increasing its weapons testing activities to upgrade its nuclear and missile capabilities. In response, the U.S. and South Korea have expanded their training exercises, including a trilateral drill involving Japan.Analysts are scrutinizing the available photos and videos released by North Korean state media to glean some clues about the tank's capabilities. Here's what they have been able to determine so far: The tank appears to be a new design, not an upgrade of an existing North Korean tank. The tank has a large main gun, which could be 125mm or 130mm caliber. The tank appears to have a new fire control system and possibly an autoloader. The tank has additional armor on the turret, which may be designed to defend against anti-tank missiles. Overall, it is too early to say definitively what the capabilities of the new North Korean tank are. More information will be needed to assess its true threat level.
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Defense News ,Ukraine Russia War :- Russian President Vladimir Putin recently highlighted what he considers to be Russia's most critical asset: national unity and patriotism. During an interview with RIA and Rossiya-1 state television, Putin emphasized that the consolidation of Russian society and the attitude towards the Motherland exhibited by its citizens and military personnel are the country's "most important, most powerful weapon."He said, “Our most important weapon is the consolidation of Russian society and the attitude towards the Motherland as demonstrated by you and those with whom you serve.”Russia Ready for Nuclear Confrontation, Says PutinPutin highlighted Russia's readiness for a nuclear confrontation from a "military-technical" standpoint but noted that the situation is not currently escalating in that direction. He recently underscored national unity and patriotism as crucial strengths during a meeting with the victors of the 'Leaders of Russia' contest at the Kremlin.Putin's comments come in the context of heightened tensions with the West, particularly regarding Ukraine. He warned that any presence of US troops in Ukraine would be seen as interventionist by Russia. Additionally, Putin addressed the potential for nuclear conflict, stating that Russia might conduct nuclear tests if the United States does so.During the course of the interview, Putin remarked, "if US troops appear in Ukraine, Russia will treat them as interventionists."The president's remarks were made during a meeting with the victors of the 'Leaders of Russia' contest, part of the 'Russia – Land of Opportunities' initiative aimed at cultivating new leaders. Putin praised the contest's participants and highlighted the importance of national unity in the face of external pressures.Putin also criticized those who believed that economic sanctions could weaken Russia, “Those people who expected to suppress us with the help of economic sanctions, they did not take this into account; to understand this, you must be a citizen of the Russian Federation, to be part of our culture.”'Leaders of Russia' Contest Promotes New LeadersThe 'Leaders of Russia' competition, which began in 2017, seeks to identify and nurture new generations of professionals in both the business and public sectors. The recent ceremony for the fifth season of the contest saw 102 leaders from 31 Russian regions and international participants from Belgium and Serbia receiving accolades in Moscow.Putin's message underscores the significance of unity and patriotism as fundamental strengths of Russia, particularly in the current geopolitical climate. The ceremony for the fifth season of the contest saw 102 leaders from 31 Russian regions and international participants from Belgium and Serbia receiving accolades in Moscow.
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Space News ,Japan :- A Japanese company's attempt to launch a rocket into orbit ended in failure just seconds after takeoff. The Kairos solid rocket, launched from Space Port Kii in western Japan, exploded shortly after liftoff. Despite debris scattered around the launch site, there were no reported injuries or damages.The company, Space One, aimed to be the first Japanese private launch company to reach orbit. The 18-meter-long Kairos rocket had a mission to carry payloads to low Earth orbit, weighing up to 550 pounds (250 kilograms). The rocket's highly automated design included three solid propellant stages and a liquid propellant upper stage.Space One's president, Masakazu Toyoda, mentioned that the rocket terminated the flight after realizing the mission's difficulty. The exact cause of the failure remains unknown, and an investigation will determine the next steps for the company's future launches.Established in 2018, Space One, based in Tokyo, plans to launch more than 20 times per year by the end of the decade. However, the recent setback puts a pause on their ambitions. Toyoda acknowledged the need to compete with other companies, citing Rocket Lab as an example of overcoming initial failures.Rocket Lab, just hours before the Kairos failure, successfully launched a radar imaging satellite. This event marked a contrast, showcasing Rocket Lab's ability to bounce back after early challenges.The Kairos failure also poses a setback for Japan's broader space industry development. The country's space policy committee is actively working on a $6.7 billion, 10-year space strategic fund to enhance autonomy, innovation, and competitiveness. The plans involve boosting Japan's launch rate through new rockets like the H3 and collaborations with private companies.While the Kairos failure is a setback, other Japanese companies, such as Interstellar Technologies, are gearing up for future launches. Interstellar Technologies aims for its first orbital launch with the Zero rocket in 2025, contributing to Japan's space industry aspirations.
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Defense News ,China :- China has reacted to India's successful Agni-V missile test, which features Multiple Independently Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. Chinese state-run media and experts recognize India's technological advancement, but they downplay the immediate threat.According to Liu Zongyi, director of the Center for South Asia Studies at the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, China isn't worried. He believes that India's overall military strength is still behind China's, minimizing the immediate impact of the test on the regional power balance.The Global Times, China's state-run media, admits India's growing expertise in ballistic missile technology. An unnamed Beijing-based military expert acknowledges India's capability to launch multiple satellites with a single rocket, considering it a crucial step in developing MIRV systems. Despite downplaying the situation, the expert emphasizes that India's progress should not be ignored.China's response reflects a strategic approach. It aims to reduce the perception of immediate vulnerability while subtly acknowledging India's increasing technological sophistication.India's progress in MIRV technology is a noteworthy achievement in its defense capabilities. MIRVs allow a single missile to deliver multiple warheads to different targets, potentially changing the strategic dynamics in the region. While China plays down the immediate threat, this development highlights India's determination to strengthen its military capabilities.
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Defense News ,Maldives :- The Maldives has recently strengthened its national security by obtaining its first-ever military drones from Turkey. The Baykar's Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) have been delivered and are now stationed at Maafaru International Airport in Northern Maldives.While the official announcement is pending, local reports suggest that the Maldivian government plans to start using the drones approximately a week after receiving them. These UCAVs will be responsible for patrolling the country's vast exclusive economic zone, covering 347,000 square miles (900,000 square kilometers) of the archipelago.This military drone deal is valued at around $37 million, with each drone and its accompanying systems priced at approximately $5 million. The decision aligns with President Mohamed Muizzu's policy amendments aimed at modernizing the Maldives National Defence Force, enhancing its capabilities in land, sea, and air defenses.
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Defense News ,India :- The Indian Army is getting a major upgrade with the expected delivery of the Alakran Vehicle Mounted Infantry Mortar Systems (VMIMS) by the end of 2024. Mahindra Defence in India has been working on this project, and the advanced mortar technology comes from the UK-based Milanion NTGS.So, what is the Alakran?The Alakran system is a unique 81mm mortar that can be easily deployed. It's well-known for being integrated into Mahindra's Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV). This design focuses on making it highly mobile, accurate, and capable of firing rapidly, providing significant firepower on the battlefield.What makes the Alakran special is that it's the world's lightest, fully digital, and automated mortar system. This showcases its advanced technology, and it's specifically designed for the fast-paced demands of modern combat, allowing for quick movements on the battlefield.Why is this good for the Indian Army?The introduction of the Alakran VMIMS brings several advantages for the Indian Army:1. More Firepower: Adding the Alakran significantly increases the Army's offensive capabilities, making it more powerful in combat situations.2. Tactical Flexibility: The system's focus on mobility and quick deployment enables the Indian Army to adapt swiftly to changing battlefield scenarios, giving them newfound agility.3. Technological Advancement: By incorporating the Alakran, the Indian Army shows its commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies that provide a clear advantage in modern warfare.What's next?While the exact number of Alakran systems for the Indian Army is not disclosed, their arrival is expected to strengthen India's military and technological capabilities. Integrating advanced mortar technology with the maneuverable ALSV platform promises to be a powerful combination on future battlefields.
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Defense News ,India :- The Indian Navy is making a bold move to strengthen its defense capabilities by proposing the construction of its second aircraft carrier. This plan, part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Atmanirbharta" (self-reliance) campaign, is a major step towards making India more self-sufficient in defense. The Cochin Shipyard Limited will be in charge of building the new carrier, creating job opportunities in Kerala.The goal is to have three aircraft carriers, ensuring a presence on both the east and west coasts, with one undergoing maintenance at all times. This strategy aligns the Indian Navy with other naval forces in the Indo-Pacific region. Additionally, the Indian Navy plans to add 26 new Rafale fighter aircraft to the existing INS Vikrant. They have assured the government that they will achieve self-reliance by 2047.The first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, commissioned in September 2022, showcased the Cochin Shipyard Limited's expertise. Admiral R. Hari Kumar recently announced that INS Vikrant will be stationed in Visakhapatnam, with plans to make it fully operational by November 2023. Key milestones, such as night-time landings of Indian Navy Mig-29K fighter jets, indicate significant progress towards the warship's operational readiness by the end of the year.
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Defense News ,Denmark :- Denmark will increase spending on its own defence by 40.5 billion Danish crowns ($5.9 billion) over the next five years, its government said on Wednesday as it presented the NATO member's plans to bolster its military."We are not rearming in Denmark because we want war, destruction, or suffering. We are rearming right now to avoid war and in a world where the international order is being challenged," Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters.The money comes in addition to the 155 billion crowns Denmark last year pledged to invest in defence over the next 10 years.A founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Denmark scaled back its military capabilities after the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s and has acknowledged major shortcomings in the ability to defend its territory.
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