The (Indian Air Force) IAF aircraft will conduct landing and take-off operations at various sites, including highways in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir as part of its exercise Gaganshakti, defence officials said on Tuesday. The aircraft operations will showcase the growing infrastructure prowess of the country, they said, adding that highway stretches are being…
The Duesseldorf based technology group Rheinmetall has received an order from KNDS Germany to supply core components for 22 self-propelled howitzers PzH 2000 via its divisions Weapon and Ammunition, and Vehicle Systems Europe. Rheinmetall delivers 22 weapon systems L52 of 155 mm calibre and just as many chassis for the PzH 2000 for the German…
There is an anticipated twofold growth in domestic defence expenditure from FY24E-30E, in a development projected to shape the landscape of India’s defence sector. According to a report by Jefferies, with an estimated domestic defence opportunity ranging between USD 100-120 billion over the next 5-6 years, the sector anticipates a visible 13 per cent industry…
The Army Commanders’ Conference, an apex level biannual event, is being held in New Delhi and was conducted in virtual mode on 28th March and thereafter in physical mode on 01st and 02nd April 2024. During the event, Indian Army’s apex leadership comprehensively deliberated upon all aspects of existing security scenarios, situation along the borders, in the hinterland…
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner expects up to 9 billion euros ($9.7 billion) in additional defence spending from 2028 if the country can reduce its debt levels, he said in comments to the DPA news agency published on Tuesday. The additional funds could be freed up if Germany gets its debt below an EU-set target…
Shri Sita Ram Meena, presently Director in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Niger. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. Source: https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/37756/Shri+Sita+Ram+Meena+appointed+as+the+next+Ambassador+of+India+to+the+Republic+of+Niger
Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully launched a ballistic missile target vehicle to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Flight Test Aegis Weapon System 32 (FTM-32), in cooperation with the U.S. Navy. Northrop Grumman launched the Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Type 3 Configuration 2 (MRBM T3c2) Target Vehicle, a threat-representative two-stage, solid rocket-fueled ballistic missile, from the Pacific…
Elbit Systems announced that it has been awarded a contract worth approximately $300 million to supply defense solutions to an international customer. The contract will be performed over a period of ten years. Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems: ”This contract further validates our position as a global leader in defense technology,…
Senior IPS officer, Sadanand Vasant Date, who bravely fought terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attack took over the reins of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), according to an official statement. Notably, the 1990 batch Indian Police Service officer of Maharashtra cadre, succeeded Dinkar Gupta, who superannuated on Sunday. Before joining the NIA, Date was serving…
The US Air Force recently completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS), validating the game-changing capabilities BAE Systems’ advanced system brings to the F-15. EPAWSS provides critical electronic warfare (EW) capabilities for the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. To be noted that the…
