July 27, 2024

Day: July 7, 2023

Part-7 of the Series – Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Indian Defence Sector

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BY KAVITA NAGPAL Taking forward from our previous blog on ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Indian Defence Sector’ https://thedefencespace.com/2023/06/28/part-6-of-the-series-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-the-indian-defence-sector/ in this blog post we will be covering few more AI-Technologies under – Manufacturing and Maintenance, Operational Data Analytics and Perimeter Security Systems. All of these mentioned AI-Technologies are being indigenously developed or developing by the…

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With over 140 Space Startups, India has gained sound footing in space sector: Dr Jitendra Singh

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Addressing the inaugural session of the G20 4th edition of Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM) on 6th July 2023, Dr Jitendra Singh said, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space and MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh said that with…

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ALH Dhruv receives restricted-type certification from EASA

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The indigenously built ALH Dhruv helicopter, by DPSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received restricted type certification from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Brussels, Belgium. HAL confirmed this in a post on its official Twitter account on July 4. “The EASA certification establishes that HAL is capable of designing helicopter platforms meeting stringent…

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Defence Minister chairs day-long MoD ‘Chintan Shivir’

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India’s Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a ‘Chintan Shivir’ of Ministry of Defence in New Delhi on July 06, 2023, where several innovative proposals emerged to enhance indigenisation content in domestic defence manufacturing; provide better health & pension services & re-settlement to the ex-servicemen; more collaboration of DRDO with other research bodies; performance audit;…

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RTX awarded $117.5 Mn by US Army for third Generation FLIR

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RTX (previously known as Raytheon Technologies Corporation) was awarded a $117.5 million contract by the U.S. Army for low-rate initial production of 3rd Generation Forward Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) B-Kit sensors. The advanced targeting sensor systems enhance lethality, survivability and situational awareness in austere environments, providing combat overmatch for the Army’s ground combat platforms. As…

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Airflite to deliver Aeronautical Life Support Equipment to Australian Defence Force

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Defence Australia has awarded a contract to Airflite Pty Ltd deliver Aeronautical Life Support Equipment (ALSE) to be used in aircrafts and helicopters that will operate across the Australian Defence Force (ADF). After a competitive tender process, Airflite Pty Ltd was awarded a contract covering the whole ALSE life-cycle. This will encompass design, development, production,…

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RH Marine bags contract for new Dutch-Belgian ASW frigates

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Netherlands-based RH Marine will supply the Integrated Mission Management System (IMMS), the Integrated Navigation Bridge System (INBS) and the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) for each of the four frigates for the Dutch and Belgian Navies. This announcement follows the official contract signing last week between the Dutch Ministry of Defence and Damen for the…

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