Rheinmetall and Airbus have transferred an A400M cargo hold simulator to the Bundeswehr’s 62nd Air Transport Squadron (LTG 62) at Wunstorf in Lower Saxony. The Cargo Hold Part Task Trainer (CPTT) complements existing simulators and training systems at the German Air Force’s A400M Training Centre. In Wunstorf, cargo hold crews already train (among other things) on…
Babcock has been awarded a three-year contract to support and maintain two mine countermeasures vessels ‘Cherkasy’ and ‘Chernihiv’ for the Navy of Ukraine following their transfer from the UK Royal Navy. The two minehunters, essential defence assets for the country’s naval forces that will support activity such as keeping sea lanes open, will undergo planned…
Lockheed Martin have announced that the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) has completed a series of Systems Qualification Tests (SQTs) executed over the past two years proving the system’s range and accuracy. Each test is propelling the system closer to being fielded by the U.S. Army as it completes its final phase…
India’s premier R&D agency, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a flight trial of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, an indigenous high-speed flying-wing (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) UAV from the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga in Karnataka. The successful flying demonstration of this autonomous stealth UAV is a testimony to maturity in the…
Dare to Dream Innovation Contest has been launched to unearth disruptive ideas and concepts in emerging defence technologies identified by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the premier R&D organization of the country. The aim of the contest is to enhance defence capabilities and subsequently promote individuals & start-ups for innovation in defence and aerospace…
The induction/recruitment in Indian Armed Forces is based on manpower requirements planned and projected from time to time. Moreover, vacancies for various streams are determined based on envisaged role, operational capabilities and in accordance with extant policy and regulations. Noteworthy, the number of individuals enrolled through the instant enrolment process during the last three years…
The Union Cabinet of India chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to declare Surat Airport as an International Airport. Surat Airport will not only become a gateway for international travelers but also facilitate seamless export-import operations for the thriving diamond and textile – industries. This strategic move promises to…
The Union Cabinet chaired by India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and the Republic of India to enhance innovation ecosystems through an innovation handshake. The 5th India-U.S. Commercial Dialogue was held on 10th March 2023 during the visit of U.S. Secretary of…
The Cabinet chaired by Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed on 18th August, 2023 between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Communications and information Technology of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia on cooperation in the field of…
The Indian Navy recently inducted a Fast Attack Craft, INS Tarmugli on 14 Dec 23 in a ceremonial commissioning ceremony at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam . The ship has a unique distinction of having served under the flag of two nations with three names during her distinguished service till date. Commissioned in the Indian Navy as…
