The Ministry of Defence (MoD), India has issued an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 180 Nos. of Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Munition (CALM) System with Accessories for Mechanised Infantry. The procurement will be done under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category with minimum Indigenous Content (IC) of 60% under Chapter-II, DAP-2020. Noteworthy, CALM will be…
The US Air Force has successfully tested an air-launched hypersonic weapon in the Pacific Ocean. The test, conducted on Sunday, involved a B-52 bomber departing from Guam carrying an Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW). This test comes as the Pentagon faces increasing pressure to keep pace in the hypersonic weapons race, especially in light of…
Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Best and Second Best Command Hospitals of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for the year 2022 was presented by Director General Armed Forces Medical Services and Senior Colonel Comdt, Army Medical Corps Lt Gen Daljit Singh on 19 March 2024 in New Delhi. The Command Hospital (Southern Command), Pune…
The Army has commenced a joint training for over 1,100 probationary police officers to enhance operational coordination between the Indian Army and the (Jammu and Kashmir) J-K Police. The training for the officers, including probationary deputy superintendents of police (DSP) and sub-inspectors (SI), is being held at White Knight Corps Battle School in the Bhalra…
Taiwan’s defence ministry said Thursday that 32 Chinese military aircraft were detected around the island in a 24-hour window — the second-highest number this year. In the 24 hours leading up to 6:00 am Thursday (2200 GMT Wednesday), the Ministry of National Defence also detected five naval ships operating around Taiwan, it said. Twenty of…
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), signed a contract with European Space Agency to deliver an end to end solution for the LEO-PNT (Low Earth Orbit Positioning Navigation and Timing) orbit demonstrator. Notably, this contract includes the space (5 satellites to be launched), ground and users segments, the in…
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on March 21, 2024 to conduct various awareness programmes throughout the country to enhance public perceptions on peaceful use of nuclear power and disseminate scientific and authentic information. Notably, the MoU was signed…
The second edition of India-Mozambique-Tanzania (IMT) Tri Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise, a joint maritime exercise is scheduled from 21-29 March 24. Noteworthy, Indian Naval Ships – INS Tir and INS Sujata will participate in the forthcoming IMT TRILAT Exercise. The first edition of IMT TRILAT exercise conducted in Oct 22, saw participation of INS Tarkash with…
BEML Limited have announced the successful culmination of its ground-breaking project: the design and development of India’s first indigenously created prototype 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). This remarkable achievement heralds a new era in India’s defence capabilities, showcasing the nation’s engineering prowess and commitment to self-reliance in defence technologies. BEML Limited is…
The Indian Army achieved another milestone with the patenting of the Portable Multi Target Detonation Device (WEDC), a groundbreaking innovation. Notably, the device was developed by Major Rajprasad RS of the Corps of Engineers and patented. Basically, it is a microprocessor-based electronic system that functions using both wired and wireless modes of firing. Further, the…
