Pratt & Whitney to Expand GTF MRO Capacity in Singapore

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, have announced plans to increase the MRO capacity of its Singapore engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA). The 48,000 square-foot expansion will accommodate a two-thirds increase from current facility capacity. Eagle Services Asia inducted its first PW1100G-JM engine for overhaul in 2019. It is a joint venture between SIA Engineering…

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Apollo Micro Systems incorporates subsidiary for defence business

Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMSL) has incorporated a subsidiary, named Apollo Defence Industries Pvt Ltd (APDIPL) to carry out the business in the defence sector, on September 21, 2023. APDIPL shall work on defence platforms through collaborated approach both in domestic and international companies. Noteworthy, Hyderabad-based AMSL offers technology-based solutions in sectors like infrastructure, transportation,…

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Joint Doctrine Review Conference-2023 conducted at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi

The maiden ‘Joint Doctrine Review Conference – 2023’ (JDRC-2023) was conducted at the Manekshaw Centre on 22 September, 2023. The conference was chaired by Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine Organisation and Training). This historic, first such, conference was aimed to synergise and bridge gaps in understanding between Headquarters Integrated…

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Online registration for applicants to set up new Sainik Schools in partnership mode opens on Sept 27, 23

As part of the Government’s initiative to set up 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode, Sainik School Society, Ministry of Defence (MoD) will re-open its portal https://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in/ for registration of eligible interested applicant schools, with effect from September 27, 2023 till November 25, 2023. Interested schools/trusts/NGOs etc. are advised to go through the Qualitative Requirements,…

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AoN details for Ground Based Autonomous System

Issued Date: 21 Sep 2023 Response Date: 18 Oct 2023 Service: Indian Army Categorisation : (i) Prototype Development Phase. ‘Make-II  (Industry Funded)’ iaw Para 5 (b) (i), Chapter III  of DAP-2020.  (ii) Procurement Phase. ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’  with minimum 50% IC iaw Para 6 (d), Chapter III  of DAP-2020. Other Specific Instructions : Note :- Vendors…

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IAF plans for six more ‘Netra’ early warning aircraft

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to add more of the “Netra” (NEtworking TRaffic Analysis) early warning and control (EWC) aircraft to increase its surveillance capabilities. The significant development indicates IAF’s confidence in the indigenously developed system that has demonstrated its capabilities to track enemy aircraft and direct quick responses during the Balakot operations…

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