It has been reported by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI), the nine nuclear-armed states – the United States, Russia, United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea – continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals. And, although the total number of nuclear weapons declined slightly between January…
The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has cleared the acquisition of Rafale M fighter jets and additional Scorpene class conventional submarines for the Indian Navy (IN), news agency ANI reported citing sources. The proposals will now be sent to the defence acquisition council, the country’s top procurement body, and subsequently to the Cabinet Committee on Security…
The Czech Republic will provide additional attack helicopters and large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine. Besides, it will also assist in the training of Ukrainian military pilots, including those for the F-16s. Notably, Czech Republic is one of the largest providers of military aid to Ukraine. Till date, the country has sent 676 pieces of heavy equipment,…
The HAL-L&T consortium, which secured the order to manufacture five Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLV) rockets from Space PSU NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), is expected to deliver the first launch vehicle ahead of schedule. Notably, HAL has a share of 52 percent in the consortium while the rest of the 48 percent lies with L&T….
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have confirmed that the indigenously developed Tapas BH-201 (Tactical Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance-Beyond Horizon 201) MALE (medium-altitude long Endurance) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), is now ready for user evaluation trials. Notably, the user evaluation trials are deemed crucial by the DRDO, as they will assess the functional…
The Indian Navy requires around 100 Nos. of deck based fighters which will be developed under the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) programme. The TEDBF is being designed and developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), and will be manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). These will eventually replace the…
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has developed an indigenous version of the Kamikaze drone which is a type of suicide drone. The suicide drone can carry a warhead of up to 6 kg for up to 100 km. Further, the drones are equipped with stalled technology which enables them to escape radar identification….
Godrej Aerospace has supplied critical components to ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) for its forthcoming Chandrayaan-3 mission. This will be India’s third lunar mission and it is among few countries to have undertaken such an ambitious project. Notably, liquid propulsion engines such as Vikas, CE20, and satellite thrusters for the lunar mission have been manufactured…
Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor successfully communicated with the AN/SPY-1 Radar, a key component in the Aegis Weapon System. Notably, Lockheed Martin is investing in a PAC-3 MSE/Aegis integration that could deliver a proven, Integrated Air and Missile Defense capability with growing capacity to help maritime customers…
The German and Dutch armed forces have contracted with Rheinmetall to supply up to 3,058 Caracal airmobile platforms. Worth up €1.9 billion (including VAT), the multiyear framework contract includes up to 2,054 vehicles earmarked for Germany and 1,004 for the Netherlands. As a first step, a firm order from the framework contract has been placed…
