Jeh Aerospace, the aerospace and defence manufacturing startup, inaugurated its manufacturing hub in Hyderabad on January 23, 2024. The newly inaugurated facility in Hyderabad by Jeh Aerospace has the capacity to be extended up to 160,000 square feet. The inauguration of manufacturing comes shortly after the announcement of the platform raising $2.75 million (approximately Rs…
The U.S. military carried out more strikes in Yemen early on Wednesday, destroying two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were aimed at the Red Sea and were preparing to launch, the U.S. military said in a statement. The U.S. strikes, which took place at roughly 2:30 a.m. (2330 GMT), are the latest against the Iran-backed group…
India is looking at options to replace the 77 military personnel that are at the centre of a controversy with the Maldives and the next month’s core group meeting scheduled in Delhi would discuss the topics threadbare. The personnel are currently deployed in the Maldives to operate two advanced light helicopters and one Dornier maritime…
The External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar will travel to Nigeria on an official visit from 21-23 January 2024. The EAM will co-chair the 6th India-Nigeria Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with his counterpart and meet with other leaders. Further, he will also inaugurate the 3rd edition of Nigeria-India Business Council meeting, deliver…
Shri Raveesh Kumar (IFS:1995), presently Ambassador of India to Finland, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Czech Republic. Also, Shri Manish Prabhat (IFS:1996), presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Uzbekistan, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Denmark. Further, Dr. Vidhu P. Nair (IFS:2002), presently…
The 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR has commenced at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 22nd January to 3rd February 2024. It is an annual event conducted alternatively in both the countries. Noteworthy, the Indian Army contingent comprising 20 personnel is being represented…
At the end of December 2023, the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Dassault Aviation an order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, known as “tranche 5”, for the French Air Force (AAE). The Rafale is a technical, operational, and commercial success which continues to position France at a world-class level in combat aircraft. Noteworthy, the…
After acquiring a 50% stake in Brazilian smart weapons and high-tech systems specialist, SIATT, the UAE’s EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced major developments in the growth of the company over the next two years. Supported by EDGE, SIATT will expand its headquarters and manufacturing base in…
Demonstrating on its ‘Make in India’ commitment, Airbus has signed contracts with Indian private companies – Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Mahindra Aerospace Structures Private Limited (MASPL) – to procure commercial aircraft components. Under the contract, TASL and Mahindra Aerostructures will manufacture metallic detail parts, components and assemblies for Airbus’ A320neo, A330neo and A350…
Senior IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary has been appointed as the Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Notably, Chaudhary, a 1990 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, is presently working as Special Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The appointment of Chaudhary is significant in the…
