HAL starts work on TEJAS MAX cockpit

Design and development of Combat Air Teaming System CATS of HAL has started work on TEJAS MAX Mothership cockpit that will act as the mothership platform with the embedded air teaming intelligence concepts to demonstrate the fully integrated as well as autonomous wingman platforms and swarming of drones to engage in the mission.

TEJAS MAX concept will be based on Tejas twin seater aircraft that will have a highly modified second cockpit to act as command-and-control post for the CATS warrior, a low observable unmanned wingman, CATS Hunter Air launched cruise missile and CATS Air Launched Flexible Assets ALFA, a loitering munition.

TEJAS MAX will use its second cockpit to be operated by a drone pilot or a weapon station office that will guide and send missions orders to the CATS air teaming system (warrior, Hunter, and ALFA). Weapon Station Office also will have the ability to take manual take over of the CATS warrior, depending on the mission criteria.

HAL along with Bengaluru based startup Newspace Research & Technologies plans to demonstrate ambitious CATS (Combat Air Teaming System) on Tejas MAX in the next 4 years. TEJAS MAX will be the third variant of the Tejas Twin seater aircraft after Tejas Lead-In Fighter Trainer LIFT program.

IAF has placed orders for 18 Tejas Twin seater aircraft and has committed to procure 20-30 Tejas LIFT to act as a bridge between Advanced Jet Trainer and conversion training program for new pilots. TEJAS MAX program will see separate orders once it is ready for developmental trials with the CATS family.

Mauritius to be the first export customer of Hindustan-228

Mauritius under the Government of India Line of Credit will be procuring one 19-seater Hindustan-228 commercial aircraft that recently carried out a successful ground run and low speed taxi trials for ‘Type Certification’ by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA.

Hindustan-228 is based on German Dornier 228 defense transport aircraft used by the defense forces in India but is equipped with a digital cockpit which will ensure more accurate readings, precise information, and ergonomic data displays with feedback loops and capability for self-check to alert pilots in emergencies.

Two civil demonstrators of Hindustan-228 will be procured by Alliance Air to operate under UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme to improve regional connectivity in tier-III cities where the central government is planning 100 new airports.

Mauritius is also will be procuring Dornier-228 Maritime aircraft from HAL. HAL also has offered Hindustan-228 to Nepal.

HAL has produced a total of 125 Dornier-228 under license at Kanpur since 1983 for defense forces in India.

Indian Army orders locally produced loitering munitions

The Indian Army has signed two contracts worth a combined 2 billion rupees USD 27.4 million to acquire a total of 200 locally produced loitering munitions to meet urgent operational requirements.

The first contract, worth 1 billion rupees, was awarded on 31 August to a joint venture between local company Alpha Design Technologies Limited and Israel’s Elbit Systems for the supply of 100 Sky Striker light munition systems.

Elbit Systems’ Sky Striker is a precision guided loitering munition designed to seek, locate, and acquire operator marked targets and targets of opportunity in tactical level engagements. Sky Striker can cover a distance of 20 kilometers within 10 minutes.

The second contract, also worth 1 billion rupees, was awarded to Bangalore based New Space Research and Technologies on 3rd September for 100 locally developed ‘swarm drone units’ capable of also seeking, tracking, and striking enemy targets with a 5 kg or 10 kg warhead in tactical level engagements.

India to produce BrahMos Next Generation cruise missile

A New generation of the BrahMos cruise missile BrahMos-NG will be produced at a plant near Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh, India), Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh told during his business visit to the region.

The BrahMos-NG cruise missile is planned to complete its trials in 2023. BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile produced by BrahMos Aerospace Russian Indian joint venture. The first test launch took place in 2001. The Indian Air Force, Navy and Ground Forces are armed with BrahMos.

Two new Project 11356 Talwar class frigates being built at the Goa Shipyard Limited plant under Russian license are planned to be armed with the BrahMos.

BrahMos-NG is a mini version based on the existing BrahMos, will have same 290 kilometers range and mach 3.5 speed but it will weigh around 1.5 tons, 5 metres in length and 50 cm in diameter, making BrahMos-NG 50 percent lighter and three metres shorter than its predecessor.

The Talwar class frigates or Project 11356 are a class of stealth guided missile frigates designed and built by Russia for the Indian Navy. The Talwar-class guided missile frigates are the improved versions of the Krivak III-class (Project 1135) frigates used by the Russian Coast Guard. The design has been further developed as the Admiral Grigorovich-class frigate for the Russian Navy. Six ships were built in two batches between 1999 and 2013.

China India border: PLA troops, jets, artillery send warning shot with Tibet drill

Chinese fighter jets dropped missiles, troops brought down drones and ground force howitzers made precision strikes during a high-altitude drill by the Tibet Military District intended as a warning to India.

Several units from the People’s Liberation Army’s Tibet Military District were shown occupying an enemy’s key command centre at an altitude of 4,700 metres (15,400 feet).

The drill involved infantry, artillery, army aviation, special operation forces, electronic warfare, engineers and chemical defence units, the video stated, without saying when it was conducted. It was designed to test the ability of the various units to work together, as well as use new weapons systems deployed to the region in recent months.

In the footage, PLA air defence artillery troops bring down drones similar to Indian reconnaissance devices, air force fighter jets drop missiles to paralyse an enemy command centre, and ground force artillery target a field with precision strikes. The enemy in the exercise was not specified but Song Zhongping, a former PLA instructor, said it was obvious.

“It’s very clear that the PLA’s simulated enemy in these multi-unit joint drills is their Indian counterpart in the Himalayas, with the goal of the training aimed at testing the high-altitude air defence and offence of the Tibet Military District,” Song said.

Isro successfully conducts 1st hot test of Gaganyaan propulsion system in Tamil Nadu

ISRO on Saturday successfully conducted the first hot test of system demonstration model of the Gaganyaan service module propulsion system in Tamil Nadu.

The system performance met the test objectives and there was a close match with the pre-test predictions. Further, a series of hot tests are planned to simulate various mission conditions as well as off nominal conditions.

The test was conducted for a duration of 450 seconds at the test facility of Isro Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu on August 28, 2021. The service module is part of the Gaganyaan Orbital module and is located below the crew module and remains connected to it until re-entry.

The service module propulsion system consists of a unified bipropellant system consisting of 5 nos. of 440 N thrust engines and 16 nos. of 100 N Reaction Control system thrusters with oxidizer and fuel respectively.

The System demonstration model, consisting of 5 nos. of 440 N engines and 8 nos. of 100 N thrusters, is likely to qualify the propulsion system performance on the ground. A new test facility is also being established at Isro Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri for testing the System demonstration model.

Bharat Dynamics Limited on path of developing weapons with AI based technology

Bharat Dynamics Limited has started undertaking development of next generation weapons systems for the Armed forces with Artificial Intelligence technologies with active participation of start-ups.

This is in view of the rapid strides being made by countries across the globe in this arena. The defence ministry public sector giant is also setting up new manufacturing units in its Kanchanbagh premises here such as ‘Seeker Facility Centre’, ‘Warhead Production Facility’ and ‘High Temperature Carbon Composite manufacturing facility’.

The Konkurs Missile test equipment and Konkurs Launcher test equipment have been developed in house as an indigenous substitute to the foreign equipment imported earlier by the Indian Army to make the country ‘Atmanirbhar’ in defence.

Indigenisation of a few components and sub-assemblies of anti-tank guided missiles and underwater weapons has been successfully completed.

Indian Airforce signs EMERGENCY DEAL for 70,000 AK-103 assault rifles worth Rupees 300 Crore with Russia

The Indian Airforce has a requirement of over 1.5 lakh new assault rifles and the new AK-103 rifles expected to come within the next few months into the service would strengthen its capability to tackle terrorist attacks in a much better way.

The contract worth around Rupees 300 Crore was signed last week under emergency provisions to buy 70,000 AK-103 assault rifles from Russia. The weapons would be first provided to troops in field areas like Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar along with sensitive air bases.

The remaining part of the requirement would be met after India and Russia sign a deal to produce the more advanced AK-203 together within India. The contract for the AK-203 assault rifles is being processed under the Army which requires around 6.5 lakhs of these rifles to strengthen its troops firepower.

US Navy’s Unmanned Influence Sweep System Completes Initial Operational Test and Evaluation

The UISS is an unmanned, self-propelled, semi-autonomous surface vehicle equipped with capability to sweep acoustically or magnetically actuated naval mines.

Designed for the littoral combat ship LCS as part of the mine countermeasures mission package, the UISS consists of a mine countermeasures unmanned surface vehicle and a towed minesweeping payload for influence sweeping of magnetic, acoustic, and magnetic/acoustic combination mines. UISS can also be launched from vessels of opportunity or from shore.

The test event demonstrated for the first time both the capability and sustainability of a minesweeping capability using an unmanned system from a littoral combat ship LCS in an operationally realistic environment.

US Navy’s Third And Final Zumwalt Class Destroyer Starts Sea Trials

The stealth destroyer left the Bath shipyard and headed down Maine’s Kennebec River, 27 August to begin sea trials.

It is expected to be commissioned with the US Navy in 2023. First ship in class USS Zumwalt was commissioned in October 2016 while sister ship USS Michael Monsoor was commissioned in January 2019.

The multi mission Zumwalt class destroyers will be capable of performing a range of deterrence, power projection, sea control, and command and control missions while allowing the Navy to evolve with new systems and missions. Zumwalt ships are 610 feet long, have a beam of 80.7 feet, displace almost 16,000 tons, and are capable of making 30 knots speed.

After MH 60 ‘Romeo’, Is India eyeing MV-22B Osprey?

Indian Navy recently issued Request for Information to procure Four Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), what raised many eyebrows were RFI had called for at least 2 Heavy Lift Helicopters that would be parked on the deck in blade folded configuration.

RFI called for helicopter spot to be strengthened to operate a Heavy Lift Helicopter, with a maximum All Up Weight of 40 Tons. In 2010, the Indian Air Force showed interest in the MV-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft.

Indian Navy was impressed by the demonstrated capabilities of MV 22 but talks never wandered around the purchase of the assets due to controversial technical issues surrounding its tilt rotor technology.

MV-22B Osprey that is comparable to the C-130 in feel and speed and can take off and land vertically like a helicopter but fly farther and more quickly like an airplane. IAF wanted it for rapid troop insertion in border areas and the Navy as an airborne early warning and control to replace the short range Kamov Ka-31 and also for anticipated deployments of troops in India’s island chain.

Russia offers Palma Shipborne air defence system to India

Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport At Army-2021 has offered its Palma Shipborne automated anti aircraft artillery system with a Sosna-R surface-to-air missile system that is designed for protection against anti-ship missiles, anti-radar missiles, guided aerial bombs, aircraft, and helicopters as well as for engagement of small displacement vessels and small size sea and ground targets to India.

Palma can engage aerial targets at distances between 0.2 kilometers and 4 kilometers, while the Surface-to-Air Missiles are capable of engaging aerial targets at a range of up to 10 kilometers.

The Palma’s ammunition load integrates 1,000 30 mm cartridges and eight ready to use missiles. The station’s reaction time reaches 3-5 seconds. A combat module of the Palma weighs 6,900 kg and can be mounted on small surface ships.

India has equipped the newest Project-15A (Kolkata)/Project-15B (Vishakhapatnam) destroyers and Project-28 (Kamorta) frigates with Russian 30mm AK-630 close in weapon systems (CIWS). AK-630 is a much heavier system than the Palma CIWS that has been offered to India.

Quad countries starts Malabar exercise in Guam

The navies of India, United States, Japan and Australia kicks off the 25th edition of the Malabar naval drills off the coast of the Pacific island Guam on Thursday.

The latest edition, called Malabar-21, will be held from August 26-29. The aim of the exercise is to increase interoperability amongst the participating navies, develop common understanding and standard operating procedures for Maritime Security Operations.

Two Indian warships, INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt, P8i maritime reconnaissance aircraft, and the navy’s marine commandos (MARCOS) will be taking part in this year’s Malabar drill.

Exercise will involve destroyers, frigates, corvettes, submarines, helicopters, long range maritime patrol aircraft and elite special forces elements including the US Navy SEALs and MARCOS.

US Navy’s Advanced Anti Radiation Guided Extended Range Missiles ( AARGM-ER ) To Enter Production

The US Navy’s Advanced Anti Radiation Guided Extended Range Missile, received approval on August 23, allowing the program to move into its first phase of production.

The first live fire testing was conducted in July to verify system integration and rocket motor performance.

Captive and live fire flight testing is planned to continue through 2022 and initial operational capability is planned for 2023.

The Navy is integrating Advanced Anti Radiation Guided Extended Range Missile on the F/A 18 Hornet and E A 18G Growler, and it will be compatible for integration on the F-35 fighter jets, the Advanced Anti Radiation Guided Extended Range Missile with a new rocket motor and warhead will provide advanced capability to detect and engage enemy air defense systems.

Russia to Market New S-500 Space Warfare System For Export By 2030 - Who Are the Likely Clients?

After multiple delays, Russia’s S-500 long range air defence system is expected to enter service before the end of 2021, with serial production of missiles for the system having begun in the second week of August.

The system is prized for a number of advanced features including its very high degree of situational awareness, its 600 kilometers engagement range, its ability to intercept hypersonic and space targets including satellites and Ballistic Missiles, and its ability to network with older air defence systems such as the S-400 to maximise situational awareness.

The two leading potential clients are thought to be China and Algeria, although India, Belarus and possibly even Vietnam or Iran could potentially show an interest in the system.

Russia to deliver first stealth frigate by mid-2023

The first of two additional Krivak class stealth frigates being built by Russia is expected to be delivered to India in the middle of 2023, according to the head of United Shipbuilding Corporation of Russia.

Due to Pandemic situation Russia had delays in execution of some of the stages of construction. There was an approximately eight month delay. The first ship should be delivered in the middle of 2023.

In October 2016, India and Russia signed an Inter Governmental Agreement for four Krivak or Talwar class stealth frigates, two to be procured directly from Russia and two to be built by the Goa Shipyard Limited after which a $1 billion deal was signed for the direct purchase.

Pakistan conducts test of Chinese A200 rocket systems calls it ‘indigenously developed’ Fatah-1 guided MLRS

Pakistan Army on Tuesday conducted a successful test of indigenously developed “Fatah-1” guided Multi Launch Rocket System (MLRS).

The extended range rocket system was capable of delivering a conventional warhead. The weapon system will give Pakistan Army capability of precision target engagement deep in enemy territory.

The guided MLRS was primarily developed to hit targets without leaving behind unexploded ordnance. The extended range guided MLRS is a developed variant of the guided MLRS family, usually with an extended range of up to 150 kilometer.

The development of a conventional system by Pakistan seems to be a response to the Indian focus on the development of its conventional capabilities, besides improving response options to India’s Cold Start Doctrine.

FA-50 or Tejas could emerge winner in Malaysia

India’s LCA-Tejas, produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and the FA-50 Golden Eagle, made by South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries. one of the two could likely emerge as a winner to the tender floated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force to fulfill a light combat aircraft requirement, which already got a response from 7 other contenders.

General Electric F404 engine used in the FA-50 Golden Eagle and LCA-Tejas gives its clear advantage over the Chinese-Pakistan offer of the JF-17 that is powered by a Russian Klimov RD-93 engine that due to serviceability issues with the related engine of Malaysia’s MiG-29s won’t be preferred.

FA-50 Golden Eagle has an edge over LCA-Tejas due to non-Israeli components that will be an issue unless India will be ready to offer local system for the Royal Malaysian Air Force since Malaysia doesn’t have an official diplomatic relationship with Israel.

Recently RMAF scrambled its Hawk 208s in response to what it considers to be an incursion of Malaysian airspace by 16 PLAAF aircraft. since then chances of JF-17 winning a Malaysian contract have fallen considerably and FA-50 Golden Eagle seems to be in the driver seat while HAL Chief recently claimed that LCA-Tejas has good chances at export order from Malaysia.

Why Nuclear IAC-III should be considered at this stage by the Indian Navy?

INS Vikrant, India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 ( IAC-1 ) recently completed its first leg of sea trials while it plans to accomplish 5 more before it is cleared for induction next year in 2022 but already Tongues were wagging about India going for the development of a 65000 tons IAC-2, that due to budgetary concerns has been put on hold but Navy is planning to raise funds for the projects from its budget that might see the induction of sister ship of INS Vikrant that might become IAC-2.

India has made no plans for Super Aircraft Carrier which are usually classified when they cross or are close to 1,00,000 tons in its displacements and usually requires nuclear propulsion to power such a mega warship but if it plans to have one in 2040, it needs to start investing in the technology that will be required for the construction of the such a mega warship in our dry docks.

As per an estimate, India will need a third aircraft carrier by 2040-45 to replace its aging INS Vikramaditya. Budget allocation for the IAC-2 at this stage will decide if the Navy will have funds to develop and manufacture an IAC-3 that will be a super aircraft carrier powered by nuclear propulsion.

BrahMos Aerospace proposes facility in Lucknow for BrahMos-NG project

BrahMos Aerospace has proposed to set up a state-of-the-art production facility in the Lucknow node of UP’s Defence Corridor for its next generation missile project.

The facility comes under the aerospace firm’s expansion for the BrahMos Next Generation (BrahMos-NG) Missile project. The establishment of the facility will make UP an aerospace and defence hub of India as it will bring in niche technologies.

It will also put Lucknow prominently on the world map as a manufacturing hub for top notch technologies.

The plant would come up with an approximate investment of 300 crore and provide direct employment to 500 engineers and technical staff. Besides, around 10,000 people will get indirect employment.

In three years, the plant will have the capacity to manufacture 100 BrahMos missiles.

Why India Does Not Want To Buy F-35 & The US Is Not Keen To Sell Its Most Advanced Stealth F-35 Jets?

Defense enthusiasts have often debated the possibility of India acquiring the advanced F-35 stealth fighter jet with even some media reports, at one point, claiming the US had given a green signal for its India sale.

The fighter’s advanced sensor package collects tremendous amounts of data than any previous fighter has in the history of combat aviation, which gives its pilots a decisive advantage in a battle.

Can India Get F-35 Jets?

One major complication with integrating the fifth-generation F-35 with the Indian Air Force is the issue of compatibility.

Firstly, the fighter will be unable to avail of air-to-air refuelling because of a different configuration in its design.

Its induction into the IAF will mean a replacement of almost 80 percent of the software and hardware employed by the Indian systems. Most importantly, almost none of the weapons in the current Indian inventory can be integrated with the aircraft.

The most important aspect of buying this aircraft is its huge cost and the lifetime cost of maintenance and that reportedly runs into billions.

Iron Dome: US Army Completes Successful Test Of ‘Most Awaited’ Air Defense System To Fill Operational Gaps

The US Army, the Israel Missile Defense Organization and RAFAEL have successfully completed a live fire test of the first US Army Iron Dome Defense System (IDDSA) Battery, which the United States acquired from Israel.

The performance and live fire test was conducted at the White Sands New Mexico test range, the Ministry of Defense said. It was the first time US soldiers intercepted live targets employing the Iron Dome System.

Israel’s air defense system Iron Dome has been very potent in intercepting hostile projectiles and experts say they shot down around 90 percent of the rockets launched from the Gaza Strip during the recent clash.

The Iron Dome batteries will be deployed on the instructions of the US Congress to fill a gap in the US Army’s defense systems against cruise missile attacks.

Israel sent its first Iron Dome battery to the US Army in October last year. The next battery is expected to be sent to Fort Bliss to start the evaluation program in December and the second should arrive in January.

Russian Army Receives New Batches of Latest T-14 and T-90M Battle Tanks

Russia is one of just two countries in the world known to be producing multiple separate classes of battle tank in parallel, with its T-90M Breakthrough and T-14 Armata both being in service the former in a frontline role since early 2020 and the later currently with a limited initial operating capability.

These tanks are relied on to gradually phase upgraded variants of Cold War era T-72 and T-80 tanks, as well as older T-90 variants, out of service. While the two tanks use many of the same technologies in their sensors, communications and armour, the T-90M is a lighter and less ambitious design which is also considerably cheaper to manufacture and has much lower operational costs and maintenance needs, allowing it to serve as a lighter complement to the T-14.

The Russian Army is expected to continue to receive both tanks throughout the 20 twenties, and Russian state-owned defence conglomerate Rostec was reported on August 23rd to have received new units of both.

Indian Sukhoi-30MKI in Tajikistan, India shows intent

With the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, India activated its first foreign base in Ayni airbase in Tajikistan that was recently used as a base for IAF’s C-17 and C-130 Transporter to evacuate Indians stuck in Afghanistan in the last few days.

India for a brief period also had deployed a small fleet of Sukhoi-30MKI at the base recently perhaps to send signals to the players in Afghanistan about its intent.

Taliban since taking over power in Kabul have promised that country won’t be used as a base to attack other countries as proxies and, India has been assured by the high command of the Taliban that they won’t be sending their cadres into Kashmir nor will allow Pakistan to use Afghanistan as a terror training facility that it used to be before Americans walked in after 9/11.

Deployment of a small fleet of Sukhoi-30MKI might be symbolic but it will also act as a deterrence about possible Indian airstrikes if Afghanistan is again turned into a terror factory of the world that it once was.

India And Philippines Conduct Naval Drills In South China Sea

India on Monday carried out a naval exercise with the Philippines in the South China Sea, five days after it conducted a similar drill with Vietnam in the region that has been witnessing growing Chinese military expansionism.

While the Indian Navy deployed its guided missile destroyer INS Ranvijay and guided missile corvette INS Kora in the exercise, the Philippine Navy was represented by its frigate BRP Antonio Luna.

The Indian and Vietnamese navies carried out a naval exercise in the South China Sea on August 18. The joint evolutions conducted during the exercise included several operational manoeuvers and the participating ships of both navies were satisfied with the consolidation of interoperability achieved through this operational interaction at sea.

The private sector waits for massive orders as the Tejas Mk1A program takes off

HAL recently cleared the deal for 99 with GE Aviation for F404-GE-IN20 engines and Private sector companies in India who were involved in the LCA Tejas program from its initial stage in the supply of aircraft fuselage, tail section, and wings are looking forward to massive orders that will come after IAF earlier this year contracted deal for 73 Tejas Mk1A and 10 Tejas Trainers.

HAL wanted private sector companies to invest in the expansion of our facilities even when IAF was not so keen on placing fresh orders, with fresh orders and stable requirements in place, HAL looking in contributing in the development of a stable LCA Tejas ecosystem.

Some of the companies confirmed that once fresh contracts are signed, expansion of the facilities and manpower are on the cards as the Tejas Mk1A program will have a strict delivery schedule and many companies are also prime candidates who will also join LCA-AF-Mk2 and TEDBF.

Germany likely to opt out of Navy’s submarine project, South Korean company may be only vendor

The Navy’s plan to build six conventional submarines in India for an estimated Rs 43,000 crore is heading for troubled waters, with one of the prime foreign technology partners saying that it may not proceed with the negotiations as it finds some of the tender requirements too restrictive.

If the German group does not change its stand, the mega project could be heading for a single foreign vendor situation with South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering as the only contender.

As first reported, the German company had emerged as the frontrunner after a condition was put in the tender for a sea proven Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system, a critical component that will enable these boats to remain submerged for over two weeks, as against the 2-3 days of underwater endurance of the current submarines.

This requirement for a sea proven AIP had effectively removed three of the five shortlisted foreign vendors, leaving only Germany and South Korea in the fray. The other three, Russia, France and Spain do have AIP technology but it is not fitted on a submarine where it can be demonstrated.

Indian DCM Shriram Industries buys 30% stake in Turkish drone maker

A Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) producer, Zyrone Dynamics, has received a foreign investment from India worth $1 million.

Thirty percent of the firm’s shares, giving it a total valuation of $3.5 million were bought by India’s DCM Shriram Industries, Murat Kanber, co-founder of the Turkish company.

The two companies signed a partnership agreement at this week’s International Defense Industries Fair in Istanbul, Turkey.

At the fair, the firm is showcasing two new UAVs, with the highest flying speed in their class. Defense industry analysts in Turkey and abroad have hailed the performance and growing market share of Turkish made drones.

Now Zyrone will sell its products to India and its neighbours in the Asian market, after which it also hopes to export drones to Europe and Australia.

Did a cryo upper stage process issue cause GSLV to fail?

Nearly a week after the GSLV F10 mission failed after an anomaly in the cryogenic upper stage resulted in non-ignition, the failure analysis committee is in the process of recreating the flight through simulation to pin point the problem.

Isro said given that all the systems had performed as per requirement in all ground tests and this class of the launch vehicle had consecutive flawless launches in the past few years, the space agency feels the problem may not be in the engine.

Initial suspicions are that one of the processes of preparing the engine to do the job - propellant management, maintaining of pressure, inlet/input conditions could have failed. And, if it is a process issue, then the corrections could be carried out in a shorter span of time compared to an engine issue.

Sometimes, the systems that appear to have a good margin during pre-launch tests and previous missions don’t perform as expected when launched.

The GSLV Mk2, for example, has had six consecutive successful flights before last week, which is why ISRO think it may be a process issue. But that’s for the Failure Analysis Committee to conclude.

DRDO develops advanced chaff technology for IAF jets

DRDO has developed an advanced chaff technology to safeguard Indian Air Force fighter jets against hostile radar threats.

This comes a few months after the DRDO developed a similar technology for naval ships to protect them from missile attacks.

The technology was developed in three variants. The Indian Navy conducted trials of all three variants in the Arabian Sea on Indian Naval Ship and found the performance satisfactory.

The advanced chaff technology has been developed by DRDO’s defence laboratory situated in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur.

The Air Force has started the process of induction of this technology after completion of successful user trials.

It is an electronic countermeasure technology used by militaries worldwide to protect their assets, like naval vessels and aircraft. It protects the assets from radar and radio frequency.

Why did the CH-47 helicopter become a “symbol of withdrawal”?

Before the Taliban’s stormy advance into the capital of Kabul, the international media once again hailed the CH-47 Chinook helicopter , and called it the savior of every embassy evacuation, in history of modern America as one can see CH 47 transport helicopters flying over the capital Kabul.

With its excellent maneuverability, the CH-47 helicopter can weave into many extremely complex areas, carry out loading people from the roof or from the top of a hill or mountain, helping the evacuation process to be carried out & act faster.

Having a unique design, this is the most famous transport helicopter in the world, Born since the Vietnam War, the CH-47 helicopter was then one of the “characters” playing a key role, in the helicopter strategy of this force.

HAL & GTRE starts development of turbojet engine for the CATS Hunter ALCM program

Turbojet engine has a 3.2 kilo Newton thrust producing capacity for India’s first Air Launched Cruise Missile ALCM Program.

The turbojet engine is optimized for use especially on cruise missiles and will likely be seen in the HAL’s CATS Hunter Air Launched Cruise Missile and can also be used on unmanned platforms such as target drones.

The Turbojet Engine is planned to have a service life of 17 hours and has a 3.2 kilo Newton thrust producing capacity that can maintain and sustain in flight duration for 16+ minutes that should give it a range of 300+ kilometers at its peak speed of 0.85 Mach.

CATS Hunter is designed and developed jointly by HAL and New Space Research and Technologies Private Limited. The missile system weighs 600 to 650 kg and is equipped with a 250 kg blast fragmentation and dual stage tandem penetration warhead.

After F-404 engine Purchase, HAL plans to assemble F-414 engines locally

GE of USA and India’s HAL recently concluded a contract for procurement of 99 more F404 GE-IN20 turbofan engines for the 73 Tejas Mk1A and 10 Tejas Mk1 Trainer jets that were ordered by the Indian Air Force earlier this year. HAL also confirmed that it plans to assemble F-414 INS6 engines for the LCA-AF Mk2 program once the program enters the production stage.

HAL already has received the first batch of 8 F-414 INS6 engines from General Electric in 2019 and more will be delivered in the next few years, as HAL begins to assemble the first LCA-AF Mk2 and plans to have its first flight by end of 2023 and enter production in 2028-29.

India also plans to develop a new turbofan engine that is capable of delivering a maximum thrust of 110 kilo Newton for the AMCA Mk2 Program & LCA-AF Mk2 and TEDBF.

Bharat Dynamics & MBDA Sign Pact to Set Up Facility for Air-to-Air Missile in Telangana

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and MBDA, a European missile maker are establishing a facility for the final assembly, integration and test of Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missile at Bhanur, Telangana.

Under the licensing agreement, MBDA will transfer the equipment and knowledge to Bharat Dynamics Limited for establishing the facility. The facility is expected to commence operations by the year 2022-23. Licensing agreement reinforces Bharat Dynamics commitment to contribute towards ‘Make in India’ and the ‘Atmanirbhar’ initiatives of the Centre in the Defence sector.

Advanced Short-Range Air to Air Missile is one of the “Within Visual Range” missiles available and Bharat Dynamics will be manufacturing these at its Bhanur unit here for the domestic and export in future through MBDA.

This new facility will have the potential to also conduct maintenance, repair and overhaul of the missiles, besides other capabilities.

India may build Nuclear powered aircraft carrier

Even as the engineers and ship designers of Cochin Shipyard Limited are busy giving finishing touch to Vikrant, the first indigenously built aircraft carrier for the Indian Navy, possibilities have brightened for the construction of another exciting vessel to make the country’s seas safe from any kind of aggression. The next ship to be built in the country for the Indian Navy in all likelihood would be a nuclear energy powered aircraft carrier having ten-fold or more endurance power than the diesel-powered Vikrant.

India has the capability and expertise to build nuclear powered aircraft carrier. It is for the country’s top bosses to decide when to launch the mission, a Bhabha Atomic Research Centre scientist with specialisation in nuclear chemistry said in a statement.

Diesel powered aircraft carriers take hours to get started and set sail while Gas- or nuclear-powered Turbines can make it happen in a matter of minutes.

The US aircraft carrier Nimitz (powered by nuclear energy) with whom Indian Navy had done many exercises in past also had raised a lot of heat and dust among the anti-nuclear lobbyists in the country.

HAL’s Civilian Dornier Carries out Ground Run and Low Speed Taxi Trials

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited successfully carried out Ground Run and Low Speed Taxi Trials of Hindustan-228 aircraft on 15 August for DGCA Type Certification.

The Transport Aircraft Division at Kanpur has ventured into manufacturing the Hindustan-228 for launch under the regional connectivity scheme UDAN.

Hindustan-228 to meet DGCA requirement had to reduce its maximum take-off weight from 6200-5700 kg. Hindustan-228 will also be equipped with a digital cockpit to ensure more accurate readings, precise information, and ergonomic data displays with feedback loops and the capability for self-check to alert pilots in emergencies.

Hindustan-228 is also equipped with a five-blade propeller instead of four for the aircraft to reduce cabin noise in the aircraft and also reduce inflight vibrations.

HAL plans to manufacture Two Hindustan-228 for Alliance Air that will be the first airline in the country to fly HAL’s made in India aircraft. 19 seater, non-pressurized aircraft was exclusively used by defense forces and was authorized for civilian use in 2018. With a list price of Rupees 50 to 55 crore. The Hindustan 228 plane has a maximum cruise speed of 428km/hr and a range of 700 kilometers.

Indian Coast Guard inducts 3 indigenously built advanced light helicopters MK-III

In a major boost to the ALH MK-III indigenous Coast Guard programme, three Advanced Light helicopters manufactured by HAL were inducted into the fleet of the Indian Coast Guard. The helicopters will assist in search and rescue operations, and further enhance coastal security.

The Central government run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) – which has designed and developed the ALH MK-III will supply 16 of these helicopters to the Indian Coast Guard by mid-2022.

Earlier in June, the Indian Coast Guard had inducted the first three helicopters and with these, a total of 6 ALH MK-III have been received by the coast guards so far.

These ALH MK-III squadrons with embarked operations will ensure seamless surveillance and provide assistance to fishermen in distress at sea. The helicopters are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment like Surveillance Radar, Electro Optic Pod, Medical Intensive Care Unit, High intensity Search Light, SAR Homer, Loud Hailer, Machine Gun and can perform other key roles.

Sukhoi-30MKI fleet to get the first component of ‘Super Sukhoi’ Program

Indian Air force will soon be clearing procurement of the state-of-the-art Digital Radar Warning Receiver DR-118 for the entire Sukhoi-30 platform after successful completion of the program onboard the upgraded MiG-29UPG fleet.

Integration of the Digital DR-118 radar warning receiver was planned under the ‘Super Sukhoi-30 project’ that was planned to reinforce the current capabilities of the aircraft without making any changes to the airframe and would be executed by HAL in collaboration with the DRDO and Sukhoi Aviation Company.

Under the ‘Super Sukhoi’ Program, Plans were to upgrade and integrate indigenously developed avionics including Uttam AESA Fire Control Radar, an upgraded mission computer, a new generation InfraRed Search and Track sensor, larger touch based smart Multi-function displays, and an Electronic Warfare suit with Digital Radar Warning Receiver High Band Jammer and digital DR-118 radar warning receiver, but it now looks like this will happen in much smaller levels in phases to reduce huge upgrade costs.

Dogfighting Stealth Jets Could Become Obsolete As US China Look To Arm Their Fighter Jets With ‘New Age Weapons’

US defense giant Lockheed Martin is reportedly developing a mini version of The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical dazzler and Surveillance HELIOS, small enough to be fitted in a fighter jet.

The HELIOS, which is being developed for the US Navy, is to be deployed aboard an Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer by the end of 2021.

The US sixth generation fighter jet, called NGAD or Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, could be the potential host of the shrunken laser system.

A laser system has many advantages as it provides more accuracy than a gun and offers “unlimited munition” compared with the limited number of missiles being carried by a fighter jet.

Lasers could potentially make the traditional air to air dogfighting obsolete, since a fighter with a laser weapon could destroy a target instantly without having the need to do a follow up shot.

However, an aerial laser is much more delicate and complex than a ground based laser system, especially when they’re attached to a supersonic fighter jet. Operating aboard a jet, a laser weapon would require more amounts of electricity and regular maintenance due to passing through dust, water, and ice particles.

The current laser in question is the HELIOS, which Lockheed Martin describes as more than just a high energy laser. The HELIOS system’s multi mission capabilities include long range Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Counter Unmanned Aerial System mounted ISR Dazzler.

L&T delivers critical equipment for India’s nuclear reactor

The heavy engineering arm of Larsen & Toubro, flagged off the Second End Shield for NPCIL’s indigenously designed 700 Mega-Watt-Electric Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors to be set up at Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana in Fatehabad district of Haryana. The flag off ceremony took place at L&T’s Hazira Manufacturing Complex in the presence of dignitaries from NPCIL and L&T.

These end shields form a crucial part of the pressurized heavy water nuclear power reactors used to prevent the direct radiation field that comes from the reactor’s core region. The manufacturing of End Shields (9 metre in diameter weighing at 140 MT ) involves Critical machining, Bi Junction welding with stringent distortion control technology.

L&T Heavy Engineering dispatched the first 700 Mega-Watt-Electric-Steam-Generator for the Gorakhpur nuclear power project in March 2021, creating a new global benchmark in the nuclear manufacturing industry by producing the complex equipment in 36 months.

L&T Heavy Engineering supplies high technology reactors and systems to global companies in Refinery, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Fertilizer & Nuclear Power industries.

Navy backs TEDBF Program over foreign jets, plans to prioritize it

The TEDBF (Twin Engine deck Based Fighter) program will soon be taken as a priority mission after Navy decided to drop plans to procure 37 Deck based fighter jets from an International vendor for operations from aircraft carrier as Aeronautical Development Agency and Navy are close to finalizing the final design specifications of the proposed 4.5++ Generation Deck based fighter program to be called as TEDBF that will replace Russian Migg-29K from 2035.

Aeronautical Development Agency has estimated that the TEDBF Research and Development program cost will be around 13000 crores that first needs to be cleared from the Defence Acquisition Council out of which 60% will come from the Government and 40% from the Navy’s Budget for which Aeronautical Development Agency and Navy need to first agree on minimum order unit of the jet that will go into production.

Aeronautical Development Agency ADA Navy will settle on 100 units of TEDBF that will be enough for three carrier strike groups. ADA at Aero India 2021 had said that the rollout of the prototype will happen in 2025 and the first flight has been scheduled for 2026 and production in 2029 to 30.

DRDO chief has confirmed that prototypes of the TEDBF will be powered by the American F414 GE-INS6 but the production batches will switch to a new high powered 110 kilo Newton thrust class engine that GTRE jointly plans to develop with the Rolls Royce. In a bit of new development, the Navy has not ruled out the development of a Naval AMCA that may or may not be used as a deck based fighter jet in very small numbers.

China and Russia Demonstrate Unprecedented Interoperability With First Ever Joint Command & Control System in Zapad 2021 Drills

China and Russia demonstrated unprecedented levels of interoperability in the five-day Zapad 2021 military exercises, which concluded on August 13 and for the first time saw forces from both countries used a joint command and control system.

During the exercises Russian troops were integrated into larger Chinese formations and carried out operations planned by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.

Russian units also for the first time used armoured assault vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles and other significant battle equipment provided by the PLA. Forces involved came from both the PLA’s Western Theatre Command and Russia’s Eastern Military District, with 10,000 personal taking part in the exercises.

The two sides demonstrated unprecedented levels of coherence, military drills are increasingly aimed at enhancing battlefield interoperability.

India Russia defence deal gets go ahead: AK-203 assault rifles to be made in India

After over a year of negotiation, India and Russia have agreed to the terms for the manufacture of the AK-203 assault rifle in Uttar Pradesh. The announcement had been made over a year ago, but the negotiations were prolonged.

The manufacture of the AK-203 in India is another triumph for indigenous production. Lakhs of the Kalashnikov assault rifle will be made here, now that the differences between Russia and India have been sorted out. Now, the weapons will be manufactured by a firm called Indo Russian Private Limited.

There will be a transfer of technology, and importantly, no royalty for weapons made. Under the just worked out agreement, the cost of the rifle will come down, and for now, the quantity.

The AK-203, a successor of the famous AK-47. After the 1.2 million strong Army gets it– the AK-203 will be a basic weapon for the troops–it could go to the central police forces as well.

South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Hogs Global Limelight After Key Partner Rejoins Program

Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to the South Korea led KF-21 fighter jet program, which promises to offer a cheaper alternative to the US F-35 stealth fighter jet.

South Korea unveiled a prototype of the KF-21 Boramae Hawk, the country’s first indigenous semi stealth fighter jet, in April this year. Seoul and Jakarta had in 2015 agreed to invest $7.6 billion on the program, with Jakarta paying 20% of development costs in return for access to technologies.

In view of the Chinese belligerence in the South and East China seas, Indonesia intends to procure 50 KF-21s. Jakarta is also looking to procure air defense and strike variants that Korea Aerospace Industries is working on.

Indonesia’s priority is to protect its maritime borders from Chinese aggression.

Indonesia has also begun defense collaboration with Japan in March. This move has paved towards military exports for the Indonesian Armed Forces from Japan.

LCA-AF MK2 / AMCA Order ratio could change

Indian Air force has put on paper purchase commitment for 170 LCA-AF MK2 and 120 5th generation AMCA fighter jets some time back with the DRDO and ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency) but this ratio will change depending on how Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) can deliver and manage its order book for the LCA-AF MK2 that is facing rollout and first flight delays already due to the pandemic situation in the country.

Aeronautical Development Agency is encouraging the formation of the first Public Private partnership in the development of the AMCA program that will have a new production line in the Coimbatore area inside the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor.

HAL plans to deliver the last batch of Tejas-Mk1A by 2029 and also start production of the LCA-AF MK2 by utilizing its Bengaluru and Nasik plant with an annual production capacity of 24 jets but if the program faces any delays and the AMCA program stay on course then orders that were meant for the LCA-AF MK2 units might shift to the AMCA-Mk2 that will go into full-scale production from 2035 onwards.

Landing on a Postage Stamp in the Dark: China’s Navy Trains for Nighttime Operations with Carrier Based Aircraft

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has released footage of pilots training for night time landings on aircraft carriers, which are considered some of the most difficult operations due to the darkness which adds to the difficulty of landing on a small moving runway.

Such landings have been compared by US Navy pilots to landing on a postage stamp in the dark. The PLA Navy is only the fifth in the world known to have carried out such operations.

Night landings played a vital role in allowing carrier groups mounting surprise attacks, as well as allowing fighters to return from long distance operations conducted in the afternoon.

The ability to perform night landings can thus significantly improve the versatility of an aircraft carrier and is considered a worthwhile pursuit despite being considered the very hardest type of operation for naval pilots.

Pakistan left with only two submarines on active duty

Technical problems and the need for midlife refits have left the Pakistan Navy with only two submarines on active duty. Three of the five Agosta class submarines are either being upgraded or have defects, making them far from seaworthy. Currently, only two submarines– an Agosta 90B and an Agosta 70 are available till the middle of next year.

The PNS Hurmat, an Agosta 70 type submarine, has a dodgy starboard engine as well as problems with its ESM or Electronic Warfare Support Measures system, making it virtually blind and non-operational from the beginning of summer.

The PNS Saad, an Agosta 90B submarine is in dry dock, being refitted from April and will be out of action for three years to ensure the usage of Sea Hake torpedos and the Babur 3 submarine-launched cruise missile.

STM Turkey is refitting the PNS Khalid, the other Agosta 90B submarine.

As China has not delivered eight submarines and won’t for a while, the Pakistan Nevy has only two available: PNS Hashmat and PNS Hamza.

It’s not just the submarine fleet: three major warships have varying difficulties. The PNS Khaibar, one of two guided-missile destroyers has problems, including too much vibration from April, while two of the four Chinese designed frigates — the PNS Saiff and the PNS Zulficar — have limited air-defence capability, the latter for years as the Chinese made surface to air missile or SAM isn’t functional.

The Zulficar also has a radar problem as does the smaller PNS Azmat, the fast-attack missile boat. The Jurrat, another missile boat has problems with its electronic warfare support measures system.

Overall, there is a shortage of spares, another serious problem. India, in comparison, is better placed with three new Scorpene submarines, and three more to follow, plus four German made HDW and eight older Russian Kilo class submarines. This is apart from the nuclear submarines in the fleet.

T-14 Armata: Russia To Induct Its ‘Most-Capable’ Tank By Year End, Eyes Potential Customers In Asia & Middle East

The tanks state trials will come to a close next year. Serial production of Russia’s latest T-14 ‘Armata’ tank will begin in 2022.

Armata is a fundamentally new concept. The Armata is touted as a heavy tracked universal platform designed to carry different kinds of military weapon systems, including the T-14 Tank and the T-15 Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

T-14 is specifically designed for offensive roles in direct action operations. It can also be deployed to aid the offensive efforts of motorized rifle sub units and neutralize enemy encampments and troops operating in open spaces.

The tank’s main armament is a 125mm smooth bore cannon which is capable of firing anti tank guided projectiles. The T-14 houses state-of-the-art onboard equipment including a combat information and control system, radar stations, various sights and comes equipped with a unified tactical control system.

UP defence corridor: 2 firms invest 580 crore to make drone

In a major push to the defence corridor in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government announced on Thursday that two companies are investing over Rupees 580 crore to make drones.

The companies - Encore Research Lab LLP and Allen & Alvan Private Limited - are investing 550 crore and 30.75 crore, respectively to set up plants in Aligarh node to make drones. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will not only help the Indian security forces, but can be used in disaster management, enhancing security and agriculture.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the officials to remove all the bottlenecks and ensure that companies do not face any hurdles in procuring land, or in other procedures for setting up their units.

HAL Tejas Fails To Impress US Navy, Washington Likely To Sideline Indian Jet For Boeing Lockheed Trainer Aircraft

The US Navy is set to choose the successor to its T-45 Goshawk with a new advanced jet trainer. India had also pitched its homegrown HAL Tejas for the deal.

India had responded to the US Request for Information with a detailed project report on the Lead in Fighter Training (LIFT) variant of the HAL Tejas.

According to the RFI, the service is looking for a non-developmental, land based jet trainer suitable for field carrier landing practice and “nuclear aircraft carrier touch-and-go landings.

However, According to US Defence Experts the chances of success of the two seat LCA Navy prototype must be considered extremely slim.

STFE engine performance satisfactory, more trials planned

India test launched Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile with a new GTRE developed Small Turbo Fan Engine that develops a 450 kgf thrust, while the Cruise Missile flew for very short range since the focus of the latest trial was to gauge the performance of the new engine performance and it has been said that the turbofan engine performed well.

Cruise Missile flew only for 150 kilometer that is just 15% of its actual range but DRDO has plans to put the Cruise Missile and the Small Turbo Fan Engine through their paces with more trials that have been planned later this year and next year.

Two more trials have been planned where the focus will be to validate the turbofan engine performance further. The next trial will be planned will be of its full range and one more will be to demonstrate its ability to fly at Low level while navigating to multiple waypoints.

Once STFE performance is validated then it will clear the path for the development trial of the Air launched ITCM that has been planned for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be tested in 2022-23 to supplement supersonic BrahMos-A.

DRDO has plans to develop Submarine Launched ITCM but with a much longer range for the Indian Navy’s Project-75I and New SSN Nuclear Attack Submarine Program. The two-stage ICTM is built on the technology that was developed for India’s first indigenously built Nirbhay cruise missile. ITCM has many newer technologies including locally developed turbofan engine STFE.

Rostec offers MC-21 Airliner Production in India

PJSC Irkut Corporation (part of United Aircraft Corporation of Rostec) has offered to license manufacture in India its MC-21 airliner models if India’s Private airline operators do show interest in the Russian narrow body jetliner and place orders in sizeable numbers.

Boeing-737 MAX and the Airbus-A320 neo are by far the most dominant offerings in the segment among the low cost airline operators in India and it will be a task for Rostec to crack deals in India for the volume they desire to start local manufacturing.

Russian narrow body Irkut is offering MC-21 in two models, with seat between 132 and 175 passengers in two classes that are comparable to the Boeing MAX7/8 and the Airbus A220 & A300 but do not match the range of the Boeing 737 MAX8 and the Airbus A320 neo.

Irkut is offering MC-21 models powered by the Pratt & Whitney GTF engines with Competitive pricing but Russia has a relatively poor reputation when it comes to service and support of the previous generation of the jetliner that was manufactured in the Soviet era.

L&T offers artillery gun co-developed with Nexter to Indian Army

The Indian army’s urgent requirement for towed artillery guns has taken an interesting turn. Larsen & Toubro Defence has offered to supply 400 towed artillery gun systems, which the army earlier wanted to import from an Israeli firm.

The L&T guns, jointly developed with French gun maker Nexter, will be made locally with an indigenous content of over 70 per cent. L&T is understood to have made the unsolicited offer to the Indian army recently.

The firm has said it can deliver the first gun in less than a year. The offer comes even as the army’s bid to buy the Israeli guns has hit a dead end. Last month, the defence ministry overruled the army and Department of Military Affair’ case to buy 400 artillery guns from Israeli firm Elbit Systems.

The procurement was revived after border tensions with China in 2020. As the army’s own recent experience showed during the 1999 Kargil conflict, medium artillery fire support is crucial for offensive and defensive operations in the mountains.

Lockheed proposes to set up MRO facility for F-21s in India

US aerospace company Lockheed Martin is open to setting up a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in India for F-21 to further sweeten its bid for the 114 fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

This comes against the backdrop of India planning to procure 114 medium multi role combat aircraft (MMRCA) for the air force. Lockheed is competing with Boeing’s F-18, Swedish SAAB’s Gripen, Dassault Aviation’s Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, and MiG-35 of Russia.

Lockheed has already tied up with Tata group to locally manufacture the aircraft. It had previously promised to shift its production line to India if it secures the MMRCA deal and not sell the F-21 to any other country.

Once an MRO facility is built in India the aircraft need not be taken to the US or other countries where Lockheed has an established MRO unit.

‘Big Makeover’ For Russian Sukhoi-57 Fighter Jet As Moscow Looks To Boost Exports, Challenge US F-35 Aircraft

Russia has decided to upgrade its first stealth fighter jet, Sukhoi-57 Felon, to enable it to compete with the US F-35 and F-22 Rapters.

So far, the Russian fifth generation jet has been unable to attract global buyers, something Moscow seems to have taken note of. The production of the upgraded version of the Sukhoi-57 is expected to start in 2025.

The aircraft will be equipped with multi mission capability, automation, and artificial intelligence technologies to significantly boost the capabilities of the Russian Air Force. It will eventually replace MiG-29 and Sukhoi-27 fourth generation aircraft.

Felon offers a supersonic range of more than 1,500 kilometers, more than two times the range of the Sukhoi-27 fighter.

The stealth jet is powered by Izdeliye-117 or AL-41F1 augmented turbofans at present. It is reported that the future production batches of this aircraft will be equipped with the new Izdeliye 30 engines. Owing to the improved aerodynamics, Sukhoi-57 can cruise at a speed of up to Mach 2 without afterburners.

Isro to launch earth observation satellite aboard GSLV Mk III vehicle tomorrow

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will launch the earth observation satellite EOS-3 aboard its GSLV Mk III vehicle on August 12 at 5.43 am from the country’s only spaceport at Sriharikota.

With the mission, the agency will resume the country’s space activities after a gap of over four months due to the second wave of the pandemic.

This will be the second operational flight of GSLV Mk III after the Chandrayaan 2 mission when the launch vehicle “over-performed” placing the spacecraft in a higher orbit and saving fuel for upcoming manoeuvres.

This will be the first time that the vehicle’s payload fairing, the nose of the rocket where the satellites are carried, will be a 4m ogive (bullet like shape). The changes will make the vehicle more aerodynamic and the same payload fairing is likely to be used for the country’s human spaceflight.

DRDO tests Nirbhay missile with indigenous engine

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on Wednesday, launched the 1,000 kilometers range Nirbhay cruise missile from a testing facility in Chandipur, Odisha.

The missile was fired just prior to 10 am and remained airborne for 15 minutes, covering a distance of 100 kilometers. As per DRDO sources, while the indigenous engine tested successfully, the delivery platform encountered a technical hitch.

The Nirbhay program has not been without its obstacles. In fact, the Ministry of Defence was, at one point in time, considering scrapping the program on the back of several technical and funding issues.

The last test of the subsonic missile was carried out in October 2020 when the trial had to be aborted after just eight minutes. Nevertheless, the latest test will embolden the DRDO into believing that it could be inducted into the armed forces sooner rather than later.

India successfully test fires Brahmos Extended range supersonic cruise missile with indigenous engine

The updated version of supersonic cruise missile ‘BrahMos- Extended range’ was test fired off Odisha coast on Tuesday. The missile which has an unconfirmed target range of 800 kilometres was test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) of Chandipur in Balasore early this morning.

The missile flew for around 150 kilometers with an indigenous cruise engine. More tests would be conducted in near future.

The missile, which is a medium range supersonic missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land-based platforms.

BrahMos is considered to be the fastest supersonic missile in the world that can achieve a speed 2.8 times the speed of sound and can hit targets with deadly precision.

INS Viraat? : Cochin Shipyard Limited offers to manufacture IAC-1 Sister class

Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant recently returned after a five-day sea trial with deliveries planned to the Indian Navy in 2022, Cochin Shipyard Limited that manufactured Vikrant in association with the Directorate of Naval Design has offered to construct a sister class ship of the IAC-1 with more than 76% indigenous content since local expertise that has been build while Navy’s plans to construct a bigger 65000 tons IAC-2 was been put on hold due to budget constraints.

Indian Navy wants to operate a fleet of three aircraft carriers so that it can have at least two on active duty while the third one is kept in drydocks to undergo regular maintenance. The Navy earlier was strongly against the construction of a sister ship of the Vikrant is now reconsidering its position due to the rapid construction pace of the Chinese aircraft carriers and their growing influence in the Indian Ocean Region that might see at least one permanent carrier strike group deployment in Indian Ocean in near future.

IAC-1 sister class ship if cleared will be made available only in 2029 with induction in 2030 so the ball is in the Navy’s court, it can either wait for project sanction of the IAC-2 or go for IAC-1 sister class warship at a much lower cost.

Indian Air Force Deploys ‘Garud’ Commandos Near The Contested Border Despite India-China Disengagement from Gogra

The Indian Air Force has deployed a special forces unit close to the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh amid a standoff with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.

The IAF ‘Garud’ commandos were spotted in Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground near LAC.

IAF has been operating the Apache attack helicopters and Chinook heavy lift choppers in the area. The Garud special forces unit conducted exercises from Mi-17 helicopters.

The strategically located Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground of IAF has been witnessing a lot of activity of late. It is the closest airbase to the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

The Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground is being utilized to monitor movement on the Chinese side of the border from an altitude of 14,000 feet. Garud commandos of the IAF took part in an exercise at Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground recently.

Russian Indian commandos eliminate terrorists in Indra 2021 joint drills

Troops from Russia and India carried out an anti-terror operation during the Indra 2021 international drills at the Prudboi training ground in the Volgograd Region in Russia’s south region on Monday.

Under the scenario of the exercise, the troops were assigned the task of eliminating terrorists in a populated area and freeing hostages. During the drills, the commanders of Russian and Indian units drew up a plan of a joint operation and eliminated the terrorists by joint efforts.

In particular, an Indian infantry company was the first to start accomplishing the tasks. Tanks opened fire against the notional terrorists positions and a Mi-8 helicopter landed commandos under their cover.

Simultaneously BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles launched an attack, Meanwhile, the Indian commandos launched an assault on buildings, descending with the help of ropes on the roofs. Following this, a reinforced motor rifle company of the Southern Military District started accomplishing assigned tasks.

Navy brainstorms Unmanned Combat aircraft, here are some details

The Indian Navy will be pursuing the development of a lethal carrier based unmanned combat aircraft to be operated from India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and what will follow next as the Navy has started the discussion with the Aeronautical Development Agency for the development of an autonomous stealthy unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) that can operate from an aircraft carrier.

A carrier based low observable Unmanned Combat Air System for surveillance, strike, and possibly for other missions has been identified. Special studies and funds could be required to prove that the unmanned aircraft could safely launch and be recovered from an aircraft carrier for which a new program could be initiated that will be independent of the air force unmanned combat air vehicle program that is currently under development.

The Navy is also looking into operating unmanned combat air vehicles that can carry out combat aerial patrol at the outer parameter of a carrier strike group with onboard air to air missiles that can take down hostile manned and unmanned targets at standoff range if try to breach the outer parameter, while the inner parameter will be guarded by a manned jets that will operate as command post to this unmanned aircraft and also that can intervene if required.

After the LCA-Navy Mk1 and Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) program, the development of a carrier based unmanned aircraft will be the next big task for which the Navy and Aeronautical Development Agency are keen to have a close collaboration that will commence flight trial after 2030.

Production of upgraded version of Sukhoi-57 fighter is to start in 2025

The production of the upgraded version of the fifth generation Sukhoi-57 fighter as part of the Megapolis research and development project is expected to begin in 2025.

In the upgraded version of the fighter as part of the Megapolis research and development project, a completely upgraded cockpit with the most advanced avionics will be installed.

In addition, the aircraft will be equipped with a second stage power unit. It is planned that mass production of the upgraded Sukhoi-57 will start from 2025, the Sukhoi-57 fighter will be made in a single seat version.

The Sukhoi-57 is a Russian made fifth generation multirole fighter designated to destroy all types of air, ground and naval targets. The Sukhoi-57 fighter jet features stealth technology with the broad use of composite materials, is capable of developing a supersonic cruising speed and is furnished with the most advanced onboard radio electronic equipment, including a powerful onboard computer, the radar system spread across its body and some other innovations, in particular, armament placed inside its fuselage.

Super Phantom: The Israeli Next Generation F-4 That Could Outperform an F-16

Super Phantom program would provide the aircraft with an air-to-air combat capability which would exceed those of the much newer F-16.

The new engines not only increased the Phantom’s range, but provided a 1.04 thrust/weight ratio and a 27% boost to its sustained turn rate at medium altitudes.

While cost of acquiring Lavi fighters was higher than pursuing the Super Phantom program, the newly built indigenous jets had the advantage of a much longer service life, and would provide greater benefits for Israel's own defence sector.

Ultimately Israel would subsequently be designated a ‘strategic ally’ of the United States, allowing it to purchase US jets without paying research and development costs which reduced the cost of acquiring new F-16s and reduced the appeal of an enhanced F-4.

The Super Phantom program was cancelled as a result, although relatively inexpensive Phase One upgrades would later be provided to Turkish Phantoms under the Terminator 2020 program.

Whether Israel will attempt a similar program to enhance the F-16s in service, as the cost of the replacement F-35A jets are likely to be prohibitive to a large acquisition, remains to be seen.

Army chief MM Naravane reviews construction of 12 boats for Pangong Tso patrolling

Chief of Army Staff General Mukund Naravane visited Goa Shipyard Limited on Saturday to review the construction of the 12 fast patrol vessels that are being procured to patrol large water bodies in high altitude areas like Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh.

General Naravane was briefed on the construction methodology of the composite vessels at GSL’s glass reinforced plastic facility. The Army chief was also briefed on the capabilities of the platform onboard the first prototype vessel that was recently launched.

The need for these new high-speed boats to patrol the Pangong Tso lake was felt in the wake of the military clashes between the Indian and the Chinese troops, leading to a tense situation on the Line of Actual Control.

Indian Army signed a Rupees 65 crore contract with GSL for construction of 12 Fast Patrol Boats under emergency procurement. These boats will be deployed for surveillance and patrol in water bodies including high altitude areas.

The 12 fibreglass boats being built by GSL will be fitted with machine guns and surveillance gear including optical sensors.

India building warships to hunt down submarines close to its shores

India is adding to its ability to hunt down submarines, especially in shallow waters, or in areas closer to the coast. All along the western coast, there are vast areas of shallow waters. Several of the refineries, strategic oil storage reserves and key ports are on the west coast.

Yesterday, the project to make eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft kicked off at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

At present, the Indian Navy uses four vessels — INS Abhay, Ajay, Akshay and Agray for scouting submarines in shallow waters. These are more than 30 years old and are customised variants of the Russian Pauk class corvettes.

Besides these specialised shallow water sub hunters, the Navy has a brand new fleet of submarine hunting warships called the ‘Kamorta class’ that ventures to high seas.

In the air, specialised aircraft called the Boeing P8I keep an eye on submarines and carry anti-submarine missiles, the Harpoon. The Navy has 10 such surveillance planes. India has also contracted for 24 specialised submarine hunting helicopters from US company Lockheed Martin, to replace three decade old Russian Kamov 28 helicopters.

Using Rafale fighters with S-400 missiles can bring absolute advantages to India

Russia has confirmed that it will deliver the first S-400 air defence missile system to New Delhi in December 2021. The above weapons are very necessary for India.

S-400 air defence system is a weapon capable of changing the rules of the game. The detection radius of the S-400 is up to 600 kilometers, enough to lock down the Western front. That is, Triumf is capable of detecting missile launches from very far away and hitting the target in just a few minutes.

The Russian S-400 air defence radar can recognize 300 targets simultaneously and fire four different types of missiles, depending on the object and range. The mobility of the S-400 makes it difficult for opponents to track and destroy them.

The Indian S-400 will be used to guard against China, not Pakistan. Such a conclusion is drawn when taking into account the tasks set for the French made Rafale fighter.

The S-400 is an extremely dangerous weapon. It creates a defensive shield against enemy aircraft, creating enough space for the Indian Rafaal fighter to operate.

Currently, India has deployed many front-line fighter jets near the border with China. Therefore, the S-400 should appear in the same area.

India’s Rafale against China’s S-400 system is a much better bet than Beijing’s J-20 against New Delhi’s air defence systems.

The fearsome combination of the Russian S-400 and the French Rafale in the Indian Army can cause serious problems for the enemy.

INS Vikrant: Will Smaller Lifts be able to operate TEDBF, Rafale-M, or F-18?

A great debate was recently sparked when India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant went for sea trials and a lot of defense enthusiasts noticed two smaller aircraft lift size on the decks when the first clear pictures of the fully functional deck started coming in.

Navy’s choice of aircraft that it planned could operate from the decks of the INS Vikrant at the design stage was the troubled MiG-29K fleet that it now wants to retire by 2035 due to ongoing technical issues with the fleet and other aircraft was now cancelled single-engined LCA-Navy Mk2 program, that now has been replaced with Bigger Twin-engined TEDBF.

Many are wondering if the aircraft lift size might be too small to be used to operate any other bigger aircraft that the Navy might be looking into under its tender for 57 deck-based fighter jets that included offers from Boeing for F-18 and Dassault for its Rafale M jets.

TEDBF has smaller wingspan than the MiG-29K which is always the main criteria for aircraft lift on the INS Vikrant rather than the aircraft length which usually remains out from the rear side in most of the aircraft carrier lifts.

Designers of the TEDBF are already aware of the aircraft lift dimensions of the INS Vikrant and have confirmed that the aircraft will have a smaller footprint and will be able to fit in storage and lift that were developed to meet the dimensions of the MiG-29K so in the future it can be operated from both INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya.

F-18 on contrary has a Width with wings folded at 9.32 metre which is bigger than the 7.6 metre found in the TEDBF and F-18 also has an overall length of 18.31 metre when compared to the 16.30 metre found in the TEDBF, which could turn out to be an issue for the F-18 to be operated from the INS Vikrant and its chances to secure a deal from the Indian Navy.

American F-35s Fly First Stealth Aggressor Training Missions — Preparing US Pilots to Fight China’s J-20 Radar Evading Fighters

F-35A stealth fighters flying under the US Air Force have flown their first missions simulating the capabilities of enemy ‘red’ aircraft with similar radar evading capabilities in ‘red on blue’ exercises, also known as the Red Flag, at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.

The F-35A entered service in the US Air Force from 2015, and is currently not considered fit either to be approved for mass production or to enter high or medium intensity combat - having what is referred to as an initial operating capability.

The fighter is currently the only manned post fourth generation combat aircraft in production anywhere, but is now fielded in sufficient numbers that some units can be devoted to training pilots by simulating enemy capabilities.

The fighters first exercise, Red Flag 21-3, concluded on August 6 after seven days and involved 15 US Air Force different squadrons and more than 2,200 personnel.

The need to train pilots to counter enemy stealth aircraft comes amid rising tensions with China, which fields the world's only non-American in production stealth fighter deployed in full sized squadrons.

Bharat Dynamics Limited to Set Up Unit in Jhansi

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has signed an MoU with Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority in Lucknow for setting up a unit in the UP Defence Corridor. As per the MoU, BDL will acquire 215 acres of land in Jhansi under a lease agreement for an initial period of 30 years, which will be extendable up to 90 years. BDL is the only Defence PSU in the country manufacturing missiles and underwater weapons for the armed forces.

Keeping pace with the current trends in the global defence industry, BDL is investing in acquiring futuristic technologies in the field of missiles, underwater weapons and airborne products to meet the requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.

In pursuit of this, the company is collaborating with leading major foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers like Naval Group, France, Rafael Advanced Defence System Limited Israel, Thales, UK, STE, MBDA, France/UK for various missile and underwater weapon programmes.

BDL is increasing its in house R&D activities complementing the development programmes of DRDO to expand its product range and mitigate dependence on foreign companies for imports.

Full Scale AMCA Pole Model to begin Mission Systems Testing in 2023

Hyderabad based defence PSU, Midhani, has begun supplying the titanium alloy material needed to make a full-scale model of the airframe for the AMCA aircraft. The model, manufactured by the Vem Technologies Private Limited will then move to the Outdoor RCS Test Facility, “ORANGE”, at Dundigal and Kautilya Advanced Research Centre at RCI, Hyderabad later in 2022 for series of tests that are been planned.

AMCA full scale model initially will be to validate the design and for the measurement of the Radar Cross Section and to verify that the aircraft’s stealth characteristics meet specifications determined by the Aeronautical Development Agency & DRDO along with IAF.

Future test phases will be to validate and measure installed antenna pattern, gain and phase measurements for the AMCA’s Communication, Navigation & Identification and Electronic Warfare systems.

These are some of the key milestones that need to be achieved before the first flight of AMCA happens by 2025 said industrial sources close to idrw.org and also confirmed some of the fabrication for the scale model will begin later this year and delivery will happen in the next 6-8 months.

AMCA’s full-scale model weighing less than 4000kg will continue to be used to measure “clean” aircraft configuration and external weapons configurations before AMCA could start its weapon trials in later stages of the program. The model will have interchangeable components so that lateral design changes are quickly tested and recertified when the program is still in the prototype stage before it moves to the limited-scale production stage.

GRSE lays keel for Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) laid down keel for the Indian Navy’s first anti-submarine warfare (ASW) shallow water craft. GRSE Lays Twin Keels of 3rd Survey Vessel (Large) & 1st Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.

GRSE has delivered three P-28 class ASW corvettes (INS Kamorta, INS Kadmat and INS Kiltan) to the Indian Navy. The warships have around 90% indigenous content and tonnage of 3250 tonnes.

The Indian Navy commissioned in LCU L-58, the 8th and the last ship under Project LCU-Mark IV, on Thursday. Ships built under this project are biggest & fastest Landing Craft Utility vessels worldwide in its class.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) has laid the keel of the Yard 3024, a ship of the Advanced Stealth Frigate Project, P-17A, another milestone achieved by GRSE.

India's Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) has delivered SCGS Zoroaster Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) to the Coast Guard of Seychelles.

Vikrant Deck Test, Titanium Alloy AMCA, Typhoon Shoots BVR, F-16 EW Mid-Flight Updates

Midhani supplies titanium alloy for AMCA airframe

As India works to further strengthen its armed forces by equipping them with the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA), Midhani, has begun supplying the titanium alloy material needed to make the airframe for the aircraft.

The airframe is an important part of AMCA which is being developed for the first time in India. Other structures come up on airframe.

It was decided that the needed material would be developed indigenously under the Atmanirbhar Bharat programme, the technology for it was developed at Midhani. While five slabs have been supplied so far, another seven will be supplied in due course for the work that has begun on the AMCA.

When the advance fighter jet becomes a reality, it will be a crucial arrow in the quiver of the Indian Air Force. With AMCA, India will be joining an elite club of countries which have a fifth-generation combat aircraft.

The plan is to have 120 stealth fighters to give muscle to the IAF and also the Indian Navy. The aircraft design is by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the ministry of defence with DRDO and HAL working on the project.

Going by what Indian Air Force chief RKS Bhaduaria said last year, the DRDO has set a target to roll out the AMCA by 2027. In the second phase of the production, sixth generation technologies will be included in the stealth fighter. Also by 2032, the IAF will have at least 18 squadrons of fighter jets if plans were to materialise.

Eurofighter Typhoon Shoots Deadly BVR Meteor Missile In First Ever Flight Test

The German Air Force has successfully conducted the first ever flight tests of the ‘Meteor’ air-to-air missile from its Eurofighter Typhoon jet. India is among the nations that use the MBDA made Meteor missile.

A video of these tests, which were conducted in June, was shared by the German Air Force Times on August 2. The service, called Luftwaffe, is yet to conduct live fire drills of the missile, which may be held later this year.

The initial tests of the Meteor were successfully conducted by the Luftwaffe’s Tactical Air Wing 74 from the aircraft which was operating out of Neuberg Air Base in Bavaaria.

According to reports, two Eurofighter jets were involved in the drills and the data obtained would be used for determining the performance of aircraft.

MiG-29K and LCA-Navy to be part of Flight Deck Certification of INS Vikrant

The INS Vikrant, which began trials of the southern state of Kerala on Wednesday will be carrying out series of Sea based trials for the next few months before it will be cleared to commence the Flight Deck Certification trial that will involve Russian developed deck-based MiG-29K fighter aircraft along with India’s locally developed LCA-Navy Mk1 fighter jets that will carry out multiple launches and recovery of the aircraft over a week at sea by mid of 2022.

To Certify Vikrant’s flight deck, the ship is required to complete over 100 day and 20-30 night launches and recovery over a short span of days to reach this milestone in Vikrant’s operational readiness. Vikrant’s flight deck will also have to carry out multiple launches of back-to-back deck-based fighter jets and also recover them minutes apart before certification can be awarded.

Indian Navy is collaborating with the US Navy to carry out Flight Deck Certification and Carrier Air Traffic Control Center Certification of the INS Vikrant.

LCA Navy is a Technology Demonstrator program that has demonstrated multiple launches and recovery of the aircraft from India’s INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier last year and will continue to be used as a Technology Demonstrator program for the upcoming Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) of the Navy.

Indian state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has offered to develop LCA Navy based Lead-in fighter training (LIFT) for advanced training of the next generation of pilots based on the proposed airforce variant of LIFT that is under development.

India flexes muscles with new aircraft carrier, task force

India is flexing its maritime muscles to counter growing Chinese influence, conducting sea trials on its first indigenous aircraft carrier and dispatching a task force for joint exercises with the United States and other allies. The INS Vikrant, which began trials off the southern state of Kerala on Wednesday, will be India’s second aircraft carrier in operation.

The Indian Navy said the country has now join a select group of nations with the capability to indigenously design and build an Aircraft Carrier, which is a real testimony to the ‘Make in India’ thrust of the Indian Government.

The new 262 metre (860 foot) carrier joins the INS Vikramaditya, the Soviet-made Admiral Gorshkov that India bought in 2004. The Navy said 44 other ships and submarines were being built indigenously.

It is also pressing the government for a third carrier, with Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh saying the force could not remain “tethered”. China, vying for influence in the Indian Ocean where New Delhi has traditionally held strong hold, is currently building its third aircraft carrier.

The Indian Navy said separately on Monday that it was sending a task force of four ships to South East Asia, the South China Sea and Western Pacific for two months of exercises including with Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Australia and the United States.

The deployment seeks to underscore the operational reach, peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly countries towards ensuring good order in the maritime domain and to strengthen existing bonds between India and countries of the Indo Pacific.

Game Changer: US Air Force Can Now Update Its Fighters Electronic Warfare Systems Mid Flight and Mid-Battle

The US Air Force has reported that it recently demonstrated a potentially revolutionary new capability to send updates for its aircraft’s electronic warfare systems during flight, with this being tested successfully on an F-16C Fighting Falcon.

The service said that this test represented an important first step towards developing a more expansive Electronic Warfare EW capability that could benefit its Cognitive Electronic Warfare concept - namely to utilise advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning to rapidly develop and deploy improved electronic warfare capabilities, including new countermeasures, to respond to emerging threats.

The ability to do so is particularly valuable as it could allow squadrons to very quickly adapt to enemy electronic warfare countermeasures, for example if tackling an enemy air defence system built around the S-400 or HQ-9B long range systems.

IAF Wants B-21, Russia Offers Submarine Refit, Checkmate Export Talks, Chances of F-15 Ex For IAF

Slim Chances For F-15 EX For Indian Airforce ?

A major hurdle for the F-15 EX is a doctrinal one. While Indian Airforce has been operating heavyweight Sukhoi-30MKI as the backbone of its aircraft fleet, its experience with the enormous fighter jet has not been extremely satisfactory.

While there have been technical and other issues with the MKIs, the Indian Air Force has traditionally used smaller aircraft, which are easier to maintain and operate from challenging airbases.

This may count against the F-15s, besides the IAF already operates hundreds of heavyweight Sukhoi 30 MKIs which are similar to F-15 EX.

Another massive hurdle in India’s acquisition of fighter jets is the government’s demand for technology transfer. This has been one of the biggest blockades and most likely the fundamental cause of the failure of the MMRCA tender.

Here, too, attractive offerings, such as Lockheed Martin’s pact with Tata group or Dassault’s tempting offer to India or Russia’s newest single engine stealth fighter jet Sukhoi-75 Checkmate could sideline the powerful F 15 EX jets.

Even SAAB, which develops the multi role Gripen jets, has offered India a lucrative offer, which reportedly includes setting up an advanced industrial body in India.

Why Russia is offering India old submarines ?

Decades of indecision and the lack of a clear indigenous build programme have left the Indian Navy critically short of submarines, both conventional and nuclear powered.

It has projected a requirement of 18 SSKs Conventional Submarines and six SSNs Nuclear Submarines but has only 14 SSKs and no SSNs. It will acquire only three more SSKs this decade and will retire at least four older SSKs.

On July 20 this year, India’s defence ministry floated a Request for Proposals to build six SSKs in India under the Project-75I conventional submarine project.

It takes six years to build a conventional submarine, and the process leading up to the contract can take as long. Even the most optimistic assessment does not see the first unit being delivered by the end of this decade.

Aware of the delays in the P-75I project, the Navy over the last few years, decided to extend the service lives of its existing submarines. It has sent three Kilo class submarines for a second deep refit (most submarines get only one in their service life), which will extend their service lives by 15 years. A fourth submarine is awaiting a decision on a refit.

Older Submarine Fleet will not need to create new infrastructure, revise crew training or acquire new missiles and torpedoes. This is perhaps why the Russian offer could be seen as attractive, it is the fastest way to rapidly augment declining force levels.

Should India fancy operating stealth bombers?

Indian Navy went on to acquire American P-8I Maritime Patrol aircraft to replace its aging Soviet era Tu-142 Maritime Patrol aircraft that features a powerful sensor suite and continue to pose a threat to Chinese naval assets in a region but it doesn’t bring in massive offensive deep strike capability that Tu-22M could have brought in the region.

$108 million per unit cost spend on the procurement of each Dassault Rafale till now is India’s single most expensive piece of aviation asset that has been procured by the country and outright purchase of B-21 Raider stealth bomber even with its price tag of $639 million unit cost will mean at best it will be able to afford to procure a handful of them.

Indigenous alternative bombers might come in unmanned combat vehicle programs like Ghatak but this won’t bolster Indian nuclear deterrent in the region nor can come as a booster to India’s capability to patrol and deep strike targets far away from its coastline in the vast Indian ocean that has been constantly challenged by China.

India eventually will require either a low observable stealth Heavy Combat Aircraft in Sukhoi-30 Class for its Indian Ocean operations or a dedicated stealth bomber aircraft that will be in a similar class of low observable stealth bombers that are been developed.

Willing to talk to India on the export of ‘The Checkmate’: Rostec

Rostec’s director Kladov said that Checkmate is a project with high export potential. The combination of high combat payload, modern equipment, and low cost per flight hour makes the aircraft extremely cost effective considering its combat capabilities.

The flexible use of various configurations allows us to accurately customize it to meet the needs of almost any potential customer.

United Aerospace Company, an umbrella corporation that includes the MiG and Sukhoi design bureau had unveiled Russia’s second Single engined fifth generation fighter jet at recently concluded Maks Air show in Moscow that has a weight of less than 20 tons.

Russian Air Force is not a big fan of operating single engine fighter jets from the ’80s and it’s unlikely ‘The Checkmate’ will find service with them and India was one of the target export customers that was pretty evident in the promo video that has realized at the time of unveiling.

Russia’s Night Hunter Mi-28N can Slay tanks with just one hit

According to the developers of these weapons, the missile launched by the Mi-28N can destroy any existing tank with a single blow. Given the fact that this helicopter will be equipped with a number of missiles, only a few Mi-28N are enough to destroy an entire enemy tank battalion.

When developing the Vikhr-1 missile, the creators were guided by the principle that the missile must be guaranteed to hit the chosen target. In addition to destroying armoured vehicles, the Vikhr-1 missile is also capable of destroying any stationary object.

Given that NATO is deploying its armoured forces near the Russian border, the arrival of the Mi-28 helicopter with Vikhr-1 equipment is very timely. Just a few helicopters can easily defeat the superior force of the enemy.

US Developing An Ultimate ‘Air Warrior’ That Can Hunt-Down Most Advanced Fighter Jets Without A Blink : LongShot UAV

US defense giant General Atomics recently released the first concept image of a missile-carrying air-to-air combat drone which the firm is developing as part of the DAARPA’s LongShot program.

The development of the combat drone is part of the US government-run Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DAARPA) LongShot program, which seeks to significantly increase the engagement range and effectiveness of air-to-air weapons.

In practice, the program aims to launch an unmanned drone carrying missiles close to the enemy territory from an aircraft or bomber.

This way, LongShot is envisioned to increase the survivability of manned platforms by allowing them to be at standoff ranges far away from enemy threats, while an air-launched LongShot UAV efficiently closes the gap to take more effective missile shots.

DRDO concludes Ground trials of AESA Maritime Radar for MMMA Program

DRDO has concluded all ground-based trials of the new Active electronically scanned array (AESA) Maritime Radar to be used as a maritime surveillance airborne radar system for search and rescue missions on the proposed Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMMA) aircraft that will be based on Airbus Defence & Space C295 tactical transporter.

DRDO’s A319 ‘Anusandhan’ will be used to test most of the airborne developmental flight trials of the new AESA Maritime Patrol Radar that will have maritime surveillance, pollution surveillance, and search and rescue capabilities.

New AESA Maritime Radar under development is an improved and upgraded radar that was seen in Embraer EMB-145 AEW&C Netra aircraft.

In addition to the standard air to sea surface search modes, It can also be used in air-to-air mode to detect and track aerial targets.

Navy to scrap plans to procure 13 MK-45 guns from US, considering ‘Make in India’ route now

The Indian Navy is set to junk the proposed acquisition of 13 MK-45 anti-surface and anti-air gun systems from the US for its 11 under-construction frigates and destroyers. Sources in the defence establishment said

Navy is looking at a larger Make in India initiative for the 127 millimetre gun systems rather than opting for the deal with the US.

The cost factor was the primary reason behind junking the deal that was to be made under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route, adding that the 127 millimetre guns, 13 in numbers, would have cost India about $1 billion.

The cost is very high. More than the gun itself, the specialised ammunition is more expensive. The Navy will use the existing 76 millimetre guns while a larger plan for the 127 mm guns bears fruit. As and when that materialises, the 76 millimetre guns will be replaced.

Another reason was the logistics involved. Only 11 ships would have had this particular gun system. Logistics and maintenance will have to cater for these 11 ships exclusively.

Indian Airforce Pushes for 36 Rafale F4

Indian Air Force will receive the last of the 10 Rafale F3R by January 2022 and recently Chief RKS Bhadauria held talks with senior officials at the Ministry of Defence and Prime Minister Office to make a case for procurement of 36 F4 standard that is planned for 2024, with some functions becoming available as of 2022.

IAF is lobbying for the purchase of the second lot of Rafale F4 standard aircraft that might be partially assembled in kit form in the Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) at Nagpur.

IAF has been pushing additional 36 jets that will take the Rafale fleet to 72 units and the third batch of 36 jets might be pursued post conclusion of the second batch sometime in 2030.

Tender floated for procurement of 114 jets in one go, now financially is not viable due to current financial crunch and making them from made in India will not only be expensive but also increase the cost of the unit produced.

Su-75 No Offer, GCF to Fix Dhanush Gun, Midhani Armoured Vehicles, FC-31 Vs F35

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MIDHANI’s new plants to make bulletproof vests, armoured vehicles

Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), the specialised metals and metal alloys manufacturing public sector undertaking under Ministry of Defence, is getting ready to fully commission 60 crore plant at Rohtak (Haryana) for making bullet-proof vests and armoured personal vehicles for the armed forces.

The PSU is assuring armour bullet proof plating or even mine proof without affecting the overall vehicle performance for any chassis sourced by the end user with capacity to make up to 25-30 vehicles a year.

Demand is for one lakh bullet proof vests in the country. Midhani is going to harp on good quality and reliability to the end user.

“The Checkmate”: Not officially offered to India

Russia on July 20 at the MACS airshow unveiled its new Sukhoi stealth fighter jet, “The Checkmate”, designed to compete with the US made F-35, and soon after it was disclosed by Russian officials that the aircraft already had got an Asian country has its first launch customer leading to speculation of India being on the possible client of the aircraft.

A senior official with airforce confirmed that no such offer has been made to India through any official channels yet but Russia continues to offer its MiG-35 and Sukhoi-35 jets in India’s fighter jet requirement.

IAF delegation at the MAKS airshow did visit the “The Checkmate” stall at the venue but there is no official confirmation if IAF got separate briefings on the program.

“The Checkmate” will be promoted to India in the coming days and it likely will make it to India’s premier defense and airshows planned for next year.

Indigenous Dhanush Gun gets Reviewed to fix bottleneck issues

A joint team from Indian Army and Ministry of Defence officials recently visited Gun Carriage Factory, Jabalpur, in MP to review the integration & production of Dhanush at Gun Carriage Factory Jabalpur with all the stakeholders to resolve quality & delivery issues.

The first batch of 6 guns supplied in 2019 faced some Quality issues due to which second batch production was affected as the Indian Army wanted it to be rectified and retested.

Indian Army has placed orders for 118 Dhanush 155x45mm artillery guns that were supposed to be delivered in 4 years at the rate of 36 guns per annum from the second year but Gun Carriage Factory will not be able to meet its targets and 118 guns delivery might likely run into its 6th year since the rate of production of 50 guns per year is simply not possible from 2022.

Indian Army on the other hand wants to procure 400 ATHOS-2052 from Elbit of Israel in a ready-to-use condition and the remaining 1,180 will be assembled here in India by the foreign supplier in a partnership with Indian partner Bharat Forge.

China’s first stealth fighter for aircraft carriers is emerging, but a big problem still weighs it down

The FC-31 is in many ways designed to compete with the US made F-35, but with some differences. It is slightly larger and has two jet engines to the F-35’s one. The US Navy’s main fighters, the F-35C and the F/A-18E, both have a top speed of Mach 1.6, while the FC-31 is reportedly capable of reaching speeds as fast as Mach 1.8.

Crucially for the Chinese Airforce, the FC-31 is as much as 22,000 pounds lighter than China’s current carrier-based fighter, the J-15, which is the heaviest carrier-based fighter in service in the world. The J-15’s weight, combined with the disadvantages of ski-jump carrier design, severely limits the capabilities of the Chinese Navy’s carrier air wings. But the FC-31 has its own weight problems. Its empty weight is believed to be as high as 38,000 pounds. This affects its maximum take-off weight, which is estimated to be 56,000 pounds.

Higher take-off weights require bigger engines and more fuel, reducing the amount of armaments an aircraft can carry. By comparison, the F-35C has an empty weight of 34,800 pounds and a maximum takeoff weight of 70,000 pounds. The F-35B, the short take-off and landing version that also operates from US Navy ships, has an empty weight of 32,300 pounds and a take-off weight of 60,000 pounds. The F/A-18E has an empty weight of 32,000 pounds and a maximum take-off weight of 66,000 pounds.

China’s struggle to produce an efficient high end jet engine also affects its jets weight. The first FC-31 model was fitted with Russian engines, just like the J-20. Better engines would allow China’s fighters to carry heavier loads and operate for longer periods. Turning the FC-31 into a carrier borne aircraft would require other changes, like making the wings larger, that would also make it heavier.

India To Have Submersibles That Can Carry Scientists To Depth Of 6,000 Metres Into Sea

In the next five years, India will have an ambitious programme of manned submersibles that can carry three scientists to a depth of 6,000 metres into the ocean.

Deep Ocean Mission, approved by the Cabinet in June, will expand the exploration and utilisation of deep-sea resources even further for societally benefitting activities.

The aim of this more than 4,000 crore mission is to make India self-reliant in ocean technology, create more jobs in this field, and enhance the capacity building of institutions working in this sector.

In the coming five years, India is going to have very ambitious programmes being planned including man submersibles to carry scientists up to the depth of 6,000 metres in the ocean. The project will be executed by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

France to deliver 35 Rafales by 2021 end, a solo fighter will join in January 2022

France will be delivering a total of 35 omni-role Rafale fighters by 2021 end to India with a last fighter making a solo journey soon to be activated at Hashimara air base in north Bengal in January 2022. Already 26 fighters have been delivered with 24 landed in India and remaining two kept for IAF pilot and technician training in France.

Given the reliability of strategic ally France, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy have evinced keen interest in Rafale platform due to its weight to power ratio and maritime strike capabilities. Apparently, the IAF leadership wants to acquire another 36 Rafales in future and the Navy is looking at Rafale-M as a fighter option onboard INS Vikrant (Indigenous aircraft carrier-1), to be commissioned next year.

The induction of Rafale into western and eastern theatre has force multiplied Indian war making capabilities as the French fighter is armed with the longest range air-to-air Meteor missile in the subcontinent, Hammer air to ground smart munition and long range SCALP air to ground weapon.

SUKHOI 75 Checkmate: High Possibility That Indian Air Force Will Opt For Russian Stealth Jets Over Rafales & Gripens

Russia showcased the fifth generation ‘stealth’ jet at MAKS-21 International Aviation and Space Expo. A single engine, supersonic fighter jet, the Sukhoi-75 boasts advanced stealth technology, something which the other Russian stealth jet Sukhoi-57 lacks.

Russia earlier claimed that countries such as India, China, and Vietnam are among potential buyers of the new light fighter jet. The manufacturer plans to produce 300 single engine light tactical fighter jets within the next 15 years based on the demand.

IAF plans to acquire a single engine jet has been on the anvil for the last 20 years. The MMRCA competition under which India had to acquire 126 fighter jets, initially was for a single engine jet but was later diverted as Sukhoi-30s were failing so badly that India wanted another twin engine jet.

The second time they did it again with MMRCA 2.0 because Russians did not have a single engine jet to offer.

Now that the Russians have a single engine jet, they could enter it into the new competition.

Boeing’s F-18 Super Hornets ‘Super Confident’ Of Beating French Rafale Jets To Grab Indian Navy’s Fighter Jet Deal

Both Dassault and Boeing are marketing their fighters as suitable for the Indian Navy, claiming their respective aircraft can be easily integrated with India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier IAC-1, named Vikrant, set to be commissioned in 2022-23.

The Indian aircraft carriers — INS Vikramaditya and to be commissioned INS Vikrant are Short Take-off But Arrested Recovery (STOBAR) carriers, which means they utilize the deck of the aircraft carrier for take-off and landing purposes.

While Dassault claims that Rafale can operate from STOBAR aircraft carriers, and can take off using a “ski jump” with no modifications, Boeing demonstrated the jet’s capability to launch from a land-based ski jump in 2020.

According to Boeing India’s press release, The Super Hornet’s unique differentiators for the Indian Navy include its two-seater carrier compatibility capability which provides operational flexibility and opportunities to integrate future technologies related to manned & unmanned interface from aircraft carriers.

The Super Hornet’s lesser costs per flight hour, 10,000 hours durability and the world’s most powerful engine — the GE F-414 engine makes it more attractive than the Rafales for the Indian Navy.

India’s 5th-Generation Aircraft AMCA is modelled on US F-35 Instead Of J-20 Or Sukhoi-57 Jets

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft AMCA program aims to build a homegrown fifth-generation fighter jet with “sixth-generation characteristics,” intended to replace the aging fleet SEPECAT Jaguar, Dassault Mirage 2000, and MiG-27.

With the AMCA fighter, India will join the elite club of the US, Russia, and China, each of which has developed an indigenous fifth-generation aircraft.

Although India kickstarted the process to build an indigenous fifth-generation jet as a fallout of the joint Russian program, the AMCA has more similarities with Lockheed Martin’s F-35 jet than to Russia’s Sukhoi-57 jet or China’s J-20 jet with respect to its design.

AMCA has been designed as a role flexible fighter capable of executing a wide range of missions depending on loadout.

It is a multi-role combat aircraft designed for air superiority, ground attack, bombing, intercepting, strike, and other missions.

The proposed fifth-generation “stealth” aircraft will have all weather and supercruise capabilities. It is also planned to have both manned and unmanned operational capability.

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US Tests Its Powerful Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System, Target Intercepted

The US Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with the US Navy, conducted Flight Test Aegis Weapon System 33 in the broad ocean area northwest of Hawaii, July 24.

The objective was to intercept two short range ballistic missile targets using four Standard Missile 6 Dual II missiles.

Based on initial observations, one target was successfully intercepted.

These were the most complex exercises of this kind to date, using two test targets and a ship (the USS Ralph Johnson) equipped with the Aegis missile defense system. It was the third flight test of an Aegis equipped vessel using the SM6 Dual-II missile.

Russian tech firm to develop drone with 1 tonne lifting capacity

The Russian Helicopters Group plans to develop drones with a lifting capacity of 200 kilograms and 1 tonne.

Today the existing Russian drones have a lifting capacity of 50 kilograms (the BAS-200) and 70-80 kilograms (VRT-300).

The BAS-200 is an unmanned rotorcraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 200 kilograms. The drone is 3.9 metre long and 1.2 metre high, can develop a speed of 160 kilometers/hour, carry a payload of up to 50 kilograms, climb to an altitude of 3,900 meters and operate for four hours.

The BAS-200 is designated to monitor the terrain, deliver cargo, carry out search and rescue and agricultural operations. The project is being developed by the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter. The BAS-200 drone has been featured at the MAKS-2021 international air show for the first time.

Boeing To Upgrade Its Apache Helicopters To The Most Advanced ‘Indian Variant’ In Asia-Pacific Region

The Indian Air Force uses the AH-64E, the most advanced variant of the Apache attack helicopter. Among other features, the ‘E’ variant has the capability to control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which could be a game-changer in future operations.

The AH-64E”, Apache is designed and equipped with an open systems architecture including the latest communications, navigation, sensor, and weapon systems. It has an improved Modernized Target Acquisition Designation System that provides day-night and all-weather target information, as well as night vision navigation capability.

It is a versatile rotorcraft, capable of conducting reconnaissance, security, peacekeeping operations, and lethal attack, across myriad environments without reconfiguration.

In the E variant, the Apache’s performance is improved via the more powerful GE Aviation T700-701D engines.

Other upgrades include enhanced avionics, advanced digital connectivity, and a cognitive decision aiding system.

HMS Queen Elizabeth flaunts MT30 turbines for India’s future carrier

A carrier strike group from the Royal Navy, led by the aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, transited through the Suez Canal and entered the Indian Ocean on Friday. It is heading for the South China Sea on its first operational tour of contested waters.

En route to the Western Pacific, and also while returning to the UK in October, the carrier strike group will exercise with the Indian Navy, which it considers a key defence partner in the Indian Ocean Region. The UK is deploying the carrier strike group to Asia is to demonstrate the “Indo-Pacific tilt” in London’s security policy.

But London has an important commercial aim as well: To persuade the Indian Navy to buy the Queen Elizabeth Rolls-Royce propulsion system for India’s second indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-2), which is tentatively named INS Vishal.

With nuclear propulsion ruled out for IAC-2 (developing a “marinized” reactor will take too long), the Royal Navy says the Queen Elizabeth full integrated electric propulsion system, based on Rolls-Royce’s Marine 36MW MT30 gas turbines, would be the ideal alternative. The Indian and UK carriers are similar, with both displacing 65,000 tonnes.

Derby cleared for Captive flight trials on Sukhoi-30

India’s Airforce took a crucial step forward recently and cleared its Sukhoi-30 MKI fleet to be armed with Israeli Derby ER Beyond Visual Air to Air missile for which one of the Sukhoi-30MKI was used to carry out series of aeromechanical integrity tests, mechanical, structural, and electrical compatibility tests between the missile and the aircraft, and whether vibrations, strain, stress, etc can be handled by the aircraft.

In Phase-I of the Captive flight, trials will involve the Sukhoi-30MKI carrying under its wings at one of its six hardpoints a Dummy Derby-ER missiles for multiple 90 minute sorties each, that covers the entire flight envelope of the aircraft.

Phase-II will be followed with the actual missile being used in Captive flight minus its warhead and at last, the missile release mechanism will be tested before it is cleared to be fired from an aircraft.

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DRDO successfully flight tests indigenously developed Man-Portable Anti Tank Missile

In a major boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening Army, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile today.

The missile was launched from a man portable launcher integrated with thermal site and the target was mimicking a tank. The missile hit the target in direct attack mode and destroyed it with precision. The test has validated the minimum range successfully.

All the mission objectives were met. The missile Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile has already been successfully flight tested for the maximum range. The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Miniaturized Infrared Imaging Seeker along with advanced avionics.

DRDO successfully flight-tested Akash-NG surface-to-air missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the next-generation Akash surface-to-air missile (Akash NG) system from the Integrated Test Range off the Odisha coast.

The Akash NG flight trial was conducted at 12.45 pm from a land-based platform, with all weapon system elements such as multifunction radars, command, control & communication systems, etc. The missile demonstrated high manoeuvrability required for neutralizing fast & agile aerial threats.

Akash NG is a new generation Surface to Air Missile meant for use by Indian Air Force to intercept high manoeuvring low Radar Cross Section aerial threats.

Akash NG was tested earlier this year for the first time and this is the second test of the missile system in the full operational configuration that was carried out by a combined team of DRDO, Bharat Dynamics Limited, and Bharat Electronics in the presence of the representatives of Indian Air Force.

MiGs Advanced ship borne multirole fighter concept shows the untapped potentials of India’s TEDBF

At the ongoing MAKS 2021 air show in Moscow, Russia’s MiG Corporation showcased a scale model of the Advanced ship borne multirole fighter concept that is on offer to the Russian Navy to replace its present deck based MiG-29K fighter jets on the next supercarrier under Project 23000E for the Russian Navy and people were amazed at the design similarities with India’s Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) that is under development for India’s deck based fighter jet-requirements.

MiGs canard delta wing, twin engine, Advanced ship borne multirole fighter concept also highlights its two internal weapons bays with four weapons stations. TEDBF with a frontal section that is geometrically optimized for the reduced radar cross-section and pretty clean design has the potential to be classified as 5 Minus fighter jet.

TEDBF being a deck-based fighter jet it also has a role to play as a main air defense platform to the whole carrier battle group against hostile aircraft in the vicinity and inclusion of the stealth and the Internal weapons bay for the next generation battle over the sea or near the coastline will become crucial as China is planning to induct its deck based stealth fighter at the time TEDBF goes into developmental trials.

Russia hands over commercial offer of 21 MiG-29 fighter jets to India

Russia will be supplying 21 MiG-29 fighters to India. The Indian Air Force staff received a tender request for the supply of 21 aircraft in 2021. The Russian side has transferred to Indian partners the commercial offer that is now being considered by India.

Last year, the Defence Ministry gave its approval to the Indian Air Force to speedily procure 21 MiG-29 fighter jets besides 12 Sukhoi MK1 from Russia. The Indian Air Force had pushed a proposal to the government for acquiring new fighter aircraft, including 21 MiG-29 from Russia in June last year.

The 21 MiG-29 jets that the IAF is planning to acquire are from Russia and meet its requirement of new fighters. The IAF has carried out a study to check the airframe of the MiG-29 fighters. The Air Force has three squadrons of the MiG-29 jets — a twin-engine single seat air superiority fighter aircraft — which have been undergoing upgrades for extended life and are considered reliable in the air defence roles.

Russia’s New S-500 Hypersonic Air Defence System Downs Ballistic Missile in Latest Test

At the Kapustin Yar training ground, the newest S-500 surface-to-air missile system performed test combat firing at a high-speed ballistic target, & the test had been successful.

After the completion of the full cycle of tests, it is planned to deliver the first S-500 system to the air defence unit in the Moscow Region, The test confirmed the tactical and technical characteristics and high reliability of the system.

The S-500 is not intended to replace the S-400, which will remain in production for many years to come, and has a different role which places a greater emphasis on neutralising high value targets. The new weapons system can neutralise space targets including satellites and space aircraft, as well as intercontinental range ballistic missiles, hypersonic aircraft, bombers and heavy support aircraft such as airborne early warning jets.

The S-500 reportedly has a 600 kilometer engagement range against enemy aircraft - by far the longest in the world - with the S-400 restricted to 400 kilometers and Western systems limited to around 200 kilometers.

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LCA-AF-Mk2 Rollout, Made-in-India AWACS, Airbus A319 Testbed, Sixth Gen KF-21, MH-60R Delivery

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TVS & DRDO in talks to manufacture ‘Make-in-India’ AWACS

The Defence Corridor in Tamil Nadu could be instrumental in placing India on the global map with a landmark manufacturing deal that is taking shape. A consortium of industries, spearheaded by TVS and Sons, is preparing to set up a Special Purpose Vehicle that will enable the manufacture of Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS).

When this fructifies, India will join the group of elite nations, and emerge as the fifth country in the world that can produce indigenous AWACS. Talks are still at a preliminary stage but the idea is to create a ‘Made-in-India’ Special Purpose Vehicle, to strengthen the defence sector.

The IAF currently has just three Israeli Phalcon AWACS, with a 400 kilometer range and 360 degree radar coverage, and two indigenous “Netra AEW &C aircraft”.

LCA-AF-Mk2: Likely will be ready for Ceremonial Rollout in August 2022

India will celebrate 75th Independence Day in 2022 and state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) wants to mark this event with the rollout of the first assembled LCA-AF-Mk2 fighter jet around the Independence Day event next August even though the program has suffered a loss of few months due to the second wave of the pandemic in the country.

High profile Ceremonial rollout of the LCA-AF-Mk2 has been planned that will be attended by the bigwigs of the present government including Prime minister Modi, Defence Minister, and other members of the Union cabinet along with the Indian Air force Chief and other heads of the military branches.

HAL is in charge of manufacturing five pre-productions LCA-AF-Mk2 fighter jets. HAL started metal cutting exercise earlier this year and already has started contracting and tender works for procurement of the assembly jigs, tools, and machinery for the program along with that is also setting up the public-private supply chain for the program that will see large participation from the private and MSME sector companies in the program after getting confidence boost earlier this year after IAF placed fresh orders for the 83 LCA-Tejas-Mk1.

While the official Ceremonial rollout might happen around the Independence Day event next August but the Low and High-speed trials of the jet will only commence in 2023, followed by the first flight later in 2023 or early 2024. Ceremonial rollout doesn’t mean aircraft is fit for flight as seen in South Korea that had unveiled its new Boramae (“Falcon”) fighter jet, only to dismantle it later since most of the components were still not integrated into the aircraft and actual flight-worthy aircraft will be ready only next year. The Naval LCA also made its first flight almost two years after being rolled out, on 27 April 2012.

The KF-21 Boramae will evolve until possess characteristics of sixth generation fighters

KAI, the Air Force and the South Korean National Institute of Science and Technology plan to develop sixth generation technologies to address threats beyond 2035, many of which will be incorporated into the KF-21 Boramae. While the KF-21 Boramae is a very new 4.5 Generation fighter, which had its rollout this year, it was designed from the ground-up with the ability to evolve to achieve the capabilities of 5th Generation dot aircraft such as the F-35 and the F-22.

But the new 6th Generation fighters from the US (NGAD and F/A XX programs), Europe (Tempest and FCAS) and Japan (FX program) are already on the horizon, which would be taking flight from 2030 and they will dominate the skies beyond 2040.

Although Korea was able to finish, almost alone, the prototype and the assembly line of the KF-21, which is in itself a great achievement, and that it still has years of development to rub shoulders with the F-35, the truth is that future technologies that would bring the Boramae closer to the capabilities of a 6th Generation fighter are already being explored.

Snapped Airbus A319 Flying Testbed of DRDO

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has procured an Ex Air India, Airbus A319 to be used as an Inhouse flying Testbed aircraft for various Airborne Radar programs for the Indian military. The first picture of the DRDO’s Flying Test Bed has now going viral on the social media sphere where it was spotted with Tipnis gray scheme and DRDO’s Logo on it.

Airbus A319 Flight Testbed aircraft will be used to carry out developmental trials of the locally developed Uttam Fire Control Radar, (Elecro-Optical/Infra-Red) systems, Synthetic aperture radar, Side-looking airborne radar, and Electronic Support Measures (ESM) systems for the Indian Air force’s A319 based AEW &C program and Navy’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft program to be based on C-295 aircraft.

DRDO’s Airbus A319 Flight Testbed can accommodate a Crew of 6 and will be equipped with test and instrumentation racks to record the performance of the systems that are in development.

Why Induction of American MH-60 Romeo Choppers is a good news for Indian Navy ?

India on Friday formally received the first two of the 24 MH-60 ‘Romeo’ anti-submarine helicopters at the San Diego’s Naval Air Station North Island in the US, which the Indian Navy said will enhance its “three dimensional capabilities”, on the surface, in the air and underwater.

The 24 Romeo, ordered by India last year, is meant to meet the immediate requirement of the Navy which currently relies on its P8i aircraft for anti-submarine operations amid China’s increasing forays into the waters around India.

This will replace its fleet of the ageing British-built Sea King helicopters, which is now mostly used for transport rather than its actual role — anti-submarine warfare.

The Romeo choppers also have anti-surface warfare capabilities, which means they will be capable of detecting surface threats and taking action against enemy ships too.

Besides tracking submarines and engaging them, these choppers are also capable of performing other maritime roles such as search and rescue, logistics support, personnel transport, medical evacuation and surveillance.

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Russian F-35, J-20 Export Ban, INS Tabar, F-22 deployed at Pacific, Tejas Foc

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Why China’s Mighty J-20 Stealth Jet That Competes With US F-22 Raptor Is Banned For Sales?

China is very proud of its stealth fighter, the J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’. The fifth-generation twin-engine stealth fighter symbolizes the country’s technological achievements and its ability to match the West in advanced technologies.

China claims that J-20 is equal to the US F-22 Raptor and even superior in some aspects.

So it seems, there are two main reasons behind Beijing’s unwillingness to sell the J-20 in the international market.

One, China fears that its fifth-generation technology will fall into the wrong hands and be copied. Two, Beijing wants to avoid an arms race in the fifth-generation technology between its allies and those of the US.

While these two factors may have some influence on China’s decision not to export the J-20. There are other more practical reasons that Beijing prefers not to highlight publicly.

IAF to soon take deliveries of 4 FOC Tejas-Mk1

After suffering three months of delays due to the Second wave of pandemic in the country, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is said to be readying four Final Operational Configuration of LCA-Tejas Mk1 that will be handed over to IAF by end of this month. HAL Chairman recently claimed that 10 more will be handed over in March 2022 but with restricted production capacities, pandemic delays and disturbed supplied chain means that, deliveries of 10 jets might not happen in March.

HAL is working overtime to recover lost working hours but instead has managed only manufacturing SP 21 and SP 22. SP 19 and SP 20 were manufactured in the Previous Financial Year 2020-21. SP 17 and SP 18 already have been handed over to the IAF. Delivery of SP 23 to SP 32 by March 2022 will be too heavy of a task.

HALL had plans to manufacture the first 16 LCA-Tejas Trainer for Financial Year 2022 to 23 and commence production of the remaining 2 Trainer for Financial Year 2023 to 24 along with the production of 8 upgraded Tejas Mk1A fighter jets that were ordered by IAF earlier this year.

Leaked Images Of Russian F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet Take Social Media By Storm

The “promising combat aircraft” will compete with the US fifth generation stealth fighter, F-35.

Russia will unveil the much-anticipated fighter jet at the latest edition of MAKS air show.

In the past few days, several photos and videos have surfaced on social media platforms hinting at the Russian fighter jet or its prototype.

The images doing the rounds on social media show a full-size airframe wrapped in a black protective covering.

American fifth generation stealth fighter F-35 is already operating in 13 countries while landing a significant new deal with Switzerland Air Force this year.

Russia is pitching this new jet as an export item that it desperately needs to get into the selling stealth fighters business.

INS Tabar enters Port of Brest in France

As part of the ongoing Overseas Deployment, INS Tabar entered the Port of Breast, France on 12 July 21. The ship was received by a Ceremonial Guard of the French Navy on arrival in Port.

On departure from Port, INS Tabar will participate in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with French Navy warship FNS Aquitaine.

INS Tabar means “battle axe” is the third Talwar class frigate of the Indian Navy.

The ship’s surface to air weapons systems include one single rail MS 196 launcher. Eight Igla 1 E portable air defence missiles are on board for short range threats.

Tabar became the third Indian warship to incorporate an “eight cell KBSM Vertical Launcher” and was the first to upload the new Indian/Russian designed missile, the supersonic BrahMos PJ 10 Missile.

INS Tabar has one 100 mm Dual Purpose Gun mount for surface and air targets.

Two Kashtan Air Defence Gun/Missile mounts are INS Tabar’s Close In Weapons System.

US Air Force to send dozens of F-22 fighter jets to the Pacific amid tensions with China

The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful jets that analysts say sends a strong message to a possible adversary China.

Pacific Air Forces in Hawaii this week said approximately 25 F-22 Raptors from the Hawaii Air National Guard and from Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, will deploy this month to Guam and Tinian islands for Operation Pacific Iron 2021.

The F-22s are fifth generation combat jets, the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, incorporating stealth technologies and connecting on board sensor systems with off board information systems to give their pilots a detailed view of the battle space. US F-35 are another example.

Deploying a large number of F-22 Jets for the exercise sends an immediate message to China at a time when relations are tense over Pacific flashpoints like Taiwan and the South China Sea.

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India to give go ahead for installation of DRDO’s Anti-Drone System

This will help in identifying and eliminating aerial threats. And could provide the Indian Armed Forces an advantage in intercepting, detecting and destroying the enemy drones. The system uses a laser-based kill mechanism to detect and destroy the drones in the air.

It has the capability of detecting and neutralizing UAVs, and the radar system offers 360 degree coverage.

The system can identify and jam micro drones upto 3 kilometers away and shoot laser signals at targets upto 1-2.5 kilometers away. With the help of Electro optical/infrared sensors this system can detect drones upto 2 kilometer away. A radio frequency (RF) detector can detect RF communications upto 3 kilometer away.

DRDO’s RF/Global Navigation Satellite System detects the frequency which is being used by the controller and then the signals are jammed.

Does Russia's MiG-35 Fighters Have a Future? Medium Weight Fighters May Struggle to Find Buyers

The MiG-35 is a medium weight multirole aircraft with '4++ generation' capabilities developed as a lighter and cheaper counterpart to the better known Sukhoi-57.

MiG35 fighter has advanced avionics which facilitate the use of a wider range of weapons against aerial, naval and ground targets such as KH-38 cruise missiles and R-37M air to air missiles. The introduction of artificial intelligence, laser weapons, helmet imaging, an increased fuel carrying capacity, sophisticated electronic warfare systems and advanced anti-missile systems.

Many of the fighter's characteristics are equivalent to those of a fifth-generation aircraft, with its only outstanding shortcoming being its lack of a stealth airframe.

Many counties favoured a heavily enhanced variant of the MiG-29M & newer & cheaper Chinese J-10c over the MiG-35, It is likely that Russia will only further neglect development of MiG-35 fighters in future.

F-35 pilots must stay away from Su-35 if they don’t want to be shot down

How will four F-35 react to four Sukhoi thirty fives? Most likely it will change course and call the F-22 Raptor and F-15C Eagle because those are fighters designed for air superiority.

Unfortunately, in actual combat conditions, it is not always possible to choose the optimal solution, so it is possible that the F-35 pilot will have to manage on his own instead of relying on his teammates.

If the above situation occurs, the F-35 pilot should use the aircraft’s stealth capabilities as well as the advantage of the advanced avionics system to fight out of sight, avoiding close contact, close range, otherwise the F-35 can easily shot down by the Russian Sukhoi-35.

This statement may surprise some people, but the fact is that the F-22 Raptor was originally designed for aerial combat, and the F-35 Lightning II was not designed for this.

F-35 is not as maneuverable as the F-22, & even the F-16 or F/A 18. So, when it comes to the Sukhoi-35, there is only reasonable maneuvering of the aircraft.

Rafael Unveils Sea Breaker – 5th Generation, Maritime & Land-based Long Range Attack Weapon System

Israeli company Rafael unveils the Sea Breaker, a 5th generation long range, autonomous, precision guided missile system, enabling significant attack performance against a variety of high value maritime and land targets. Sea Breaker is a naval and artillery unit force multiplier, designed to overcome the modern warfare arena challenges.

Sea Breaker provides surgical, pin point precision strikes from standoff ranges of up to 300 kilometers. It features an advanced IIR (Imaging InfraRed Seeker), ideal for engagement of maritime and land targets, stationary or moving, in advanced Anti Access or Area Denial arenas, as well as for engagements in which previous generation RF seeker-based missiles are not effective.

Sea Breaker can be launched from naval platforms, varying in size, from fast attack missile boats, to corvettes and frigates. Using Artificial Intelligence, Sea Breaker performs deep learning and big data-based scene matching, a unique combat proven Rafael technology, enabling Automatic Target Acquisition and Automatic Target Recognition.

India’s second aircraft carrier INS Vikrant has China in its sights

Sea trials of the warship will begin as early as next month as New Delhi seeks to counter China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean.

India’s first domestically developed carrier will boost its offensive and surveillance capabilities, and make a statement about its technological prowess.

The Indian Navy is to start sea trials of its first domestically-built aircraft carrier in a move that will boost its ability to counter China’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean.

Sea trials of the INS Vikrant are expected to begin as early as next month.

The Indian government has called its new carrier its most potent sea based asset and an incomparable military asset.

The carrier will operate Russian-built MiG-29K fighter jets and KA-31 early warning helicopters, US built MH-60R multi role helicopters and domestically built Advanced Light Helicopters.

The new aircraft carrier would provide India with more options for a wide range of scenarios, including another crisis with China.

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Spice 250 ER for IAF, Pinaka Enhanced Version, Theatre Command India, MBDA CAMM ER

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IAF shows interests in procuring SPICE 250 ER with Artificial Intelligence

Israel based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is offering the new variant dubbed SPICE 250 ER Extended Range that incorporates a miniature turbojet engine with an internal JP 8/10 fuel system, providing the weapon a range of at least 150 kilometer, while retaining the same mission planning system, aircraft interfaces, and aircrew operation.

SPICE 250 ER also now comes with autonomous electro optic Scene Matching Artificial Intelligence Algorithms that use advanced AI and deep learning technologies to specific target characteristics ahead of the strike. Each SPICE 250 ER can home in on the predefined target, either autonomously or with a human in the loop, aided by the ATR algorithm.

Rafael is pitching SPICE 250 ER for IAF’s existing fighter fleet that includes Mirage 2000, Sukhoi 30M K I, and LCA-Tejas.

DRDO successfully test fires 4 Enhanced Range 122mm Caliber Rocket

DRDO successfully test-fired enhanced range versions of indigenously developed 122mm Caliber Rocket from a Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher on June 25, 2021, at Integrated Test Range ITR, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.

Four enhanced range version of 122mm rockets were test fired with full instrumentation and they met the complete mission objectives. These rockets have been developed for Army applications and can destroy targets up to 45 kilometers.

All the flight articles were tracked by Range instruments, including Telemetry, Radar and Electro Optical Tracking System deployed by ITR and Proof & Experimental Establishment. This enhanced rocket system would replace the existing 122mm Grad rockets.

Fake Report of Nirbhay Test

Reports of India test firing its long range subsonic Nirbhay cruise missile turn out to be false news after Indian Defence News was informed that no such developmental trial of the missile had taken place from reliable sources in DRDO.

The trial of the Nirbhay missile test with the indigenous STFE engine is still under preparation and might take place soon, once cleared by the team that is working on the assembly of the missile.

DRDO and the Ministry of Defence both had maintained silence and had not released any official Press Release like they usually do after missile tests, nor it was widely reported in national media but was widely reported in the Indian defence community.

Does India Need Theatre Command Concept?

It has been announced that the first two theatre commands to be formed will be air defence and maritime theatre commands by 2022.

The concept is derived from the US Armed forces, which divides its entire defence forces in theatre commands covering the globe like US Pacific Command.

This theatre command is responsible for all countries and oceans from the US West Coast to India, which means that any operation or exercise that needs to be undertaken in this region will be the sole responsibility of the US Pacific Command.

These theatre commands operate kilometres away from their homeland, so it’s mandatory to have all their resources built in to undertake operations independently.

Each theatre, thus, is separated from the other functionally. The integral resources include army, navy, air force, satellite backup, logistic backup, missiles and counter missiles, cyber cell etc.

India is planning to have three integral theatre command one each facing Pakistan and China, and one for the southern peninsula.

Afraid of Rafale, China sent J-16 to the border with India

According to China Television (CCTV), combat aircraft units, under the command of the Chinese Air Force, in the Western theatre (area bordering India), have begun J-16 multirole fighters to enter into service.

The increase of J-16 fighters is said to be to counterbalance the Rafale fighters that India has just received from France. The multirole fighter J16 developed by China will become the main Chinese fighter model that can be used to deter the enemy.

Although considered as a copy of the Sukhoi-30Mk2 when there are many similarities from shape to tactical characteristics, the PLA Airforce confidently asserts that its multirole fighter possesses many more outstanding features than the Sukhoi-30MK2.

MBDA’s Air Defence Missile CAMM-ER Successfully Completes Major Milestone

MBDA has successfully completed a firing of the “CAMM-ER” air defence missile against a manoeuvring target.

The trial took place at an Italian firing range. “CAMM-ER” is the extended range member of the new generation CAMM air defence family of systems.

All members of the CAMM family share the same cutting edge active radar seeker and soft launch system, with CAMM-ER featuring a larger rocket motor to provide extended range beyond 40 kilometers.

“CAMM E Are” was designed to replace the Aspide munition in the Medium Advanced Air Defence System of the Italian Air Force & air defence system of the Italian Army & it will also enhance the defence capabilities of naval fleets.

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Grene Robotics develops India’s 1st autonomous drone defence dome system – ‘Indrajaal’

Grene Robotics has designed and developed the country's first autonomous drone defence dome called Indrajaal. The firm has stated that an Indrajaal unit has the capability to autonomously protect an area of 1000-2000 square kilometer against threats such as UAV's, incoming weapons, loitering munitions, and Low RCS targets.

The firm has stated the development of Indrajaal was critical because manual weapons and point based defence systems can't fight modern warfare, which is driven by AI and robotics. For the first time in India and many times, globally rogue forces have adopted cutting edge technologies such as UAV's, Smart Swarms, etc for terror strikes. Jammu Air Base on June 27th was attacked by such technologies to drop explosives next to the Mi-17 hangar.

A minimum of 300 systems are required to be deployed to protect the entire western border and this is financially not a viable option. On the contrary, 6-7 Indrajaal systems with their seamless connectivity can protect the entire western border.

DRDO Successfully Flight Tests New Generation Agni Prime Ballistic Missile

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested a New Generation Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile Agni Prime from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha, Balasore.

Various telemetry and radar stations positioned along the eastern coast tracked and monitored the missile. The missile followed text book trajectory, meeting all mission objectives with high level of accuracy.

Agni Prime is a new generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles. It is a canisterised missile with range capability between 1,000-2,000 kms.

China’s New Type 075 landing helicopter dock: A Threat To The US & Indian Military

Just weeks after the first Type 075 Landing Helicopter Dock was commissioned into the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy, a second is set to begin sea trials, while a third is now under construction.

The Type 075 is capable of carrying attack helicopters but could also serve the same purpose as any western aircraft carrier equipped with Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II jet fighters.

The Type 075 features a full-length flight deck for helicopter operations with Z 8 but also with Z-20, Z-10, Z-19 rotorcraft as well as rotorcraft UAVs. It can also serve as a platform for short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft such as the F-35B or AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft.

India shifts 50,000 troops to China border in historic move

India has redirected at least 50,000 additional troops to its border with China in a historic shift toward an offensive military posture against the world’s second biggest economy.

Over the past few months, India has moved troops and fighter jet squadrons to three distinct areas along its border with China. All in all, India now has roughly 200,000 troops focused on the border, which is an increase of more than 40% from last year.

Whereas previously India’s military presence was aimed at blocking Chinese moves, the redeployment will allow Indian commanders more options to attack and seize territory in China if necessary in a strategy known as “offensive defense”.

Warship Queen Elizabeth to conduct KONKAN war games in Bay of Bengal with Indian Navy in July

Sending out an emphatic message of convergence on Indo Pacific, the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group will participate in full spectrum exercises with the Indian Navy in the Bay of Bengal under the annual KONKAN war games next month as the 65,000 warship heads for maiden deployment in the South China Sea.

HMS Elizabeth, with the UK and the US F-35B stealth fighters on board is accompanied by destroyers from the UK and the US, frigates from the UK and the Netherlands, and a submarine. The warship left the UK on May 22 for a 28-week deployment through the Mediterranean and Indo Pacific in pursuit of freedom of navigation operations in the contested South China Sea.

While the dates of the KONKAN exercise are being finalised with the Indian Navy, the Carrier Group will war game around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with Indian destroyers, submarines, P8I anti-submarine warfare planes and MiG 29K fighters.

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IAF shows interests in procuring SPICE 250 ER with Artificial Intelligence

Israel based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is offering the new variant dubbed SPICE 250 ER Extended Range that incorporates a miniature turbojet engine with an internal JP 8/10 fuel system, providing the weapon a range of at least 150 kilometer, while retaining the same mission planning system, aircraft interfaces, and aircrew operation.

SPICE 250 ER also now comes with autonomous electro optic Scene Matching Artificial Intelligence Algorithms that use advanced AI and deep learning technologies to specific target characteristics ahead of the strike. Each SPICE 250 ER can home in on the predefined target, either autonomously or with a human in the loop, aided by the ATR algorithm.

Rafael is pitching SPICE 250 ER for IAF’s existing fighter fleet that includes Mirage 2000, Sukhoi 30M K I, and LCA-Tejas.

DRDO successfully test fires 4 Enhanced Range 122mm Caliber Rocket

DRDO successfully test-fired enhanced range versions of indigenously developed 122mm Caliber Rocket from a Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher on June 25, 2021, at Integrated Test Range ITR, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.

Four enhanced range version of 122mm rockets were test fired with full instrumentation and they met the complete mission objectives. These rockets have been developed for Army applications and can destroy targets up to 45 kilometers.

All the flight articles were tracked by Range instruments, including Telemetry, Radar and Electro Optical Tracking System deployed by ITR and Proof & Experimental Establishment. This enhanced rocket system would replace the existing 122mm Grad rockets.

Fake Report of Nirbhay Test

Reports of India test firing its long range subsonic Nirbhay cruise missile turn out to be false news after Indian Defence News was informed that no such developmental trial of the missile had taken place from reliable sources in DRDO.

The trial of the Nirbhay missile test with the indigenous STFE engine is still under preparation and might take place soon, once cleared by the team that is working on the assembly of the missile.

DRDO and the Ministry of Defence both had maintained silence and had not released any official Press Release like they usually do after missile tests, nor it was widely reported in national media but was widely reported in the Indian defence community.

Does India Need Theatre Command Concept?

It has been announced that the first two theatre commands to be formed will be air defence and maritime theatre commands by 2022.

The concept is derived from the US Armed forces, which divides its entire defence forces in theatre commands covering the globe like US Pacific Command.

This theatre command is responsible for all countries and oceans from the US West Coast to India, which means that any operation or exercise that needs to be undertaken in this region will be the sole responsibility of the US Pacific Command.

These theatre commands operate kilometres away from their homeland, so it’s mandatory to have all their resources built in to undertake operations independently.

Each theatre, thus, is separated from the other functionally. The integral resources include army, navy, air force, satellite backup, logistic backup, missiles and counter missiles, cyber cell etc.

India is planning to have three integral theatre command one each facing Pakistan and China, and one for the southern peninsula.

Afraid of Rafale, China sent J-16 to the border with India

According to China Television (CCTV), combat aircraft units, under the command of the Chinese Air Force, in the Western theatre (area bordering India), have begun J-16 multirole fighters to enter into service.

The increase of J-16 fighters is said to be to counterbalance the Rafale fighters that India has just received from France. The multirole fighter J16 developed by China will become the main Chinese fighter model that can be used to deter the enemy.

Although considered as a copy of the Sukhoi-30Mk2 when there are many similarities from shape to tactical characteristics, the PLA Airforce confidently asserts that its multirole fighter possesses many more outstanding features than the Sukhoi-30MK2.

MBDA’s Air Defence Missile CAMM-ER Successfully Completes Major Milestone

MBDA has successfully completed a firing of the “CAMM-ER” air defence missile against a manoeuvring target.

The trial took place at an Italian firing range. “CAMM-ER” is the extended range member of the new generation CAMM air defence family of systems.

All members of the CAMM family share the same cutting edge active radar seeker and soft launch system, with CAMM-ER featuring a larger rocket motor to provide extended range beyond 40 kilometers.

“CAMM E Are” was designed to replace the Aspide munition in the Medium Advanced Air Defence System of the Italian Air Force & air defence system of the Italian Army & it will also enhance the defence capabilities of naval fleets.

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Replacing the F16: Will Pakistan’s “Top Fighter Squadron” Transition to Chinese J 10C fighters?

The Pakistani Air Force’s combat jet acquisitions for over a decade have centred around the JF-17 Thunder fighter program, which has been pursued jointly with China and has seen the country acquire fighters both from Chinese production lines and from those located in Pakistan itself.

While the F-16 has a much smaller engine and much lower operational cost, the JF-17 is not expected to replace the F-16 itself in service. Pakistan’s F-16 fleet is fast ageing.

The most likely options are either that Pakistan will wait until its fifth generation Project AZM program being pursued with China can produce fighters, or that it will purchase Chinese J-10C fighter jets.

The J-10 is a much more advanced design boasting advantages in almost all parameters, including a higher speed, lower radar cross section and much greater manoeuvrability.

The J-10C variant with AESA Radar and PL-10 and PL-15 missiles would provide Pakistan with by far the most capable combat jet in its fleet, and benefits from a much lower operational cost and lower maintenance needs than the ageing F-16A airframes.

DRDO’s SWiFT UAV starts Ground Trials

SWiFT, India’s upcoming Unmanned Stealth Bomber 1 ton UAV has begun its ground level trials on the first assembled Prototype, that will been involved in series of low, medium, and high speed taxi testing to ascertain aircraft’s performance and instrumentation from a ground control station to verify the functionality while the vehicle reached accelerated speeds.

If ground test data collected are in the required parameters based on the final test verifications, then preparation for the flight testing might be carried out in the next few weeks.

SWiFT will be powered by a Russian NPO Saturn-36MT turbofan engine, that will be later replaced by GTRE’s Small Turbo Fan Engine (STFE).

India’s Ghatak stealth flying wing combat drone powered by a Dry Kaveri engine generating 46kiloNewton of thrust will be ready for flight trials by 2024-25, once most of the technologies are validated on the Scale down SWiFT variant.

SWiFT might also go into production as part of the unmanned wingman bomber program separately as per the latest speculations.

Indian Army looking for Indigenous Truck Mounted Gun System

Indian Army recently issued Request for Information (RFI) to procure 350 Light Tanks on urgent bases to bring in additional firepower on the Line of Actual Control ( LAC) against the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, which has been fortifying the border areas with India with the movement of heavy firepower in last one year, that included light tanks.

Another critical element of the PLA’s increased heavy firepower in the region that has been the deployment are the Truck-Mounted Gun System that will ensure mobility and will come in handy in destroying Indian forward positions.

Ordnance Factory Board has developed a Dhanush 155x52mm howitzer that was Truck Mounted Gun System that has gone internal firing trials in Balasore which has validated the gun and the integration work carried out on the 8x8 Tatra vehicle on which it is mounted.

MGS has a range of over 40 kilometers and has been offered to the Army for user trials after several rounds of internal trials by OFB, but not much has happened on that front yet.

Indian Army to Get First Batch of Light Utility Helicopters in 2022

The Army, which is facing a huge shortage of light utility helicopters with the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters along with the Russian KA-226T helicopters, will receive the first batch of six indigenous Light Utility helicopter (LUH) by the end of 2022. The LUH was designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

The LUH is a 3 tons class helicopter with glass cockpit for reconnaissance and surveillance roles and as a light transport helicopter. It has been extensively test flown at various geographic conditions, including high altitude.

Following the Initial Operational Clearance, HAL has moved to the next phase of integrating and flight testing of mission and role equipment on the LUH. There is a tentative order of 200 LUH from the Army and the Air Force.

Israel says it is developing airborne laser to down drones

Israel’s Defence Ministry and defence contractor Elbit Systems Ltd are developing an airborne laser weapon to shoot down drones and other flying targets, officials said on Monday, predicting a prototype would be ready by 2025.

The unnamed laser weapon could be incorporated in Israel’s multi tier air defences, which include the Iron Dome system for downing short range rockets and the David’s Sling and Arrow systems against ballistic missiles.

Preliminary tests of the laser, flown on a light aircraft, were successful against several drones at ranges of around 1 km (half a mile) in recent days.

Israel is among the first country that have tried such a technology and succeeded at such an interception.

Python 5 with SDR will be a Game Changer for LCA Tejas?

India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas recently added the capability of firing Israeli origin Python-5 air to air missile after successful tests that validated full operational capabilities a few weeks back.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems recently has enhanced its fifth generation Python 5 short range air to air missile with a networked capability, enabling it to acquire targets in a tactical air to air environment from associate aircraft equipped with the company’s “Global Link software defined radio (SDR) system”.

Python-5 being an image infrared homing seeker-based short air to air missile is equipped with “lock on after launch” capabilities that don’t require direct input from the main fire control radar when the missile is launched towards its target.

The addition of the Global link Software defined Radio (SDR) will come as a boom to the LCA-Tejas fleet since no additional transceiver is required to be installed on the aircraft because the same SDR enables the uplink functions to the missile.

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U.S. Creating 400,000 Strong Military Force for Asia-Pacific War on China - Russian Intelligence Chief

As the Joe Biden administration makes countering China its primary foreign policy priority, it has drastically increased military activities in the East and South China Seas and escalated efforts to create a power bloc to maintain American hegemony in the region.

Russian Intelligence Chief reported that United States has created a 400,000 strong force for the Asia Pacific to target China.

The Pentagon plans to create a task force in the Pacific specifically aimed at containing China in south and east Asia by 2024, and will set up two brigades for cyber operations by 2028. Hypersonic missiles will also be deployed to the region by that time.

China became the world’s largest economy in 2017, and has been the primary focus of American military attentions since 2010. China has notably outspent the US in new military acquisitions from 2020 due to its far larger industrial base.

China’s J20 stealth fighter, for example, has a research of development cost before entering service of just $4.5 billion - while its lighter American rival the F35 cost approximately $55.

This discrepancy has forced the US to rely on building coalitions to try to maintain a balance of power in the region that favours American and Western interests.

DRDO set to back in action with ‘Agni Prime’ test scheduled next week

DRDO will be carrying out a trial of the brand New missile that will be called ”Agni Prime” that is an improved variant of the Agni-1. The short range ballistic missile will have a range of 1000 to 1500 kilometers.

Agni Prime will be a Canister based surface to a surface “short range ballistic missile” that is capable of carrying a conventional payload of 1,000 kilogram or a nuclear warhead. Unlike the single stage Agni-1, Agni Prime is a double stage missile that can evade any ballistic missile system, Agni Prime with usage of composite materials will make missile not only lighter but also much sleeker.

Agni Prime will be supplementing Agni-1 and eventually replace Agni-1 in the Strategic Forces Command, which is responsible for the management and administration of the country’s tactical and strategic nuclear weapons stockpile.

Chinese S-400 systems across LAC, forces India to rethink air defence

The ongoing standoff with the People’s Liberation Army on China in East Ladakh with the presence of two S-400 squadrons of anti aircraft systems at Hotan air base in Xinjiang and Nyingchi air base in Tibet, just across Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh respectively, has forced the national security planners into a rethink about air defence and counter measures.

To add to this increasingly complex scenario are armed UAVs, swarm drones, missiles and rockets, which are now part of “stand alone weapon systems” of the PLA. While India is expected to get five squadrons of S-400 systems from Russia starting December 2021.

Perhaps, this is the reason why the Indian Air Force is relying on Hammer “air to ground missile” on Rafale fighter as a future weapon as the missile does not need to be fired from a height; it just hugs the mountain features, zooms to a height when approaching the target and then destroys it top down.

With the air defence system under challenge, the fundamental question that is being asked is should India invest in more aircraft and helicopters or stand alone systems that will dictate future wars.

India-US kick off mega wargame in Indian Ocean with eye on China

Continuing its engagement with partners in the Indian Ocean Region, India is all set to kick start a two-day air combat exercise with the US. The US Navy’s Ronald Regan Carrier Strike Group, which is currently in the Indian Ocean, will participate in the exercise, which will start on 23rd June.

Jaguar and Sukhoi 30 MKI fighters of the Indian Air Force will take part in the exercise with Phalcon and Netra early warning aircraft and IL-78 air to air refueller aircraft.

The US Navy will be fielding its F-18 fighters and E2C Hawkeye carrier based “airborne early warning and command and control aircraft”.

The exercise will focus on multiple areas, including enhancing aspects of interoperability and exchange of best practices in the maritime airpower domain.

Earlier this year, Sukhoi 30 MKI of the IAF, armed with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, took part in the ongoing naval exercise with the US.

China’s fourth aircraft carrier on cards, this time it’s likely be nuclear-powered

China’s naval buildup already worrying still continues, and on the cards is a fourth aircraft carrier, this time nuclear powered Aircraft Carrier. The PLA Navy already has two carriers– the Laoling and the Shandong– with a third under construction. None of the earlier carriers are nuclear powered.

To train its carrier pilots, the PLA Navy is readying a mock landing strip at Lingshui, on Hainan Island. This will be a “mock landing strip” so that carrier pilots are trained in taking off, and landing, a more difficult exercise.

Meanwhile, an advanced Type 055 guided missile destroyer has joined the Chinese naval fleet. This is the Lhasa, with new air defence and missile defence capabilities and also, anti-ship missiles. The Lhasa, about 12,000 tons, is the second of its class, after the Nanchang, which joined the fleet last year.

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IAF plans more EMB 145 Based Netra 2.0 AWACS

Indian Air Force is looking to procure more ERJ-145 based Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control System developed by DRDO to beef up its Indigenous AWACS fleet capabilities which are grossly inadequate to fight a two-front war with Pakistan and China.

Over 6 Ex-Air India Airbus A320 that are being planned to be converted into Netra 2.0 AWACS platform using new upgraded Desi AESA Radar developed in India by DRDO.

Three ERJ-145 based Netra AEW&CS were procured by India and two are flying with IAF and one is still retained by DRDO to be used as Test Bed for the future program, which eventually might join IAF at a later stage.

IAF also has plans for Six Airbus A330 based AWACS post 2030.

Rustom 2 Drone: HAL On Course To Develop India’s Most Ambitious, Powerful UAV Project?

India’s ambitious home grown Rustom 2 medium altitude long endurance drone could be developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) with Private Partnership Such as Larsen & Toubro, TATA, & Godrej Aerospace building most of the components.

Rustom 2, now called TAPAS BH-201, is going to be India’s first indigenously built unmanned combat aerial vehicle having an operational range of 1000 kilometers, with a payload capacity of 350 kg.

The avionics, electronics, sensors, and ground control systems could be manufactured by BEL. DRDO’s Defence Electronics Application Laboratory, Dehradun, was responsible for developing and integrating the data links for Rustom II.

The drone is currently powered by a 180 HP engine and is expected to fly with indigenous engines in the 165-210 HP class, developed by in partnership with Tech Mahindra.

With a higher capacity new engine, it is expected the drone will be able to carry more payloads including weapons at 35000 feet.

Invisible Soldiers: New Camouflage Sheet Provides Israeli Soldiers With A Cloak Of Invisibility

The Israeli Special Forces will be able to blind the adversary’s peering eyes with the camouflage technology that makes the person wearing it on the battlefield nearly invisible.

The technology, developed by Israel based Polaris Solutions Limited, provides multispectral concealment to the soldiers at battle in both thermal and visual & increase soldier battlefield survivability.

Called the Kit 300, the product uses thermal visual concealment (TVC) material to combine microfibres, metals, and polymers that renders soldiers on the battlefield literally invisible to a range of thermal cameras. That makes it ideal for deployment in a range of counter-surveillance missions.

Russia to develop two-seater Su-57 fifth-generation fighter for exports

The Sukhoi Design Bureau and The Russian Defense Ministry plan to develop a two seater Sukhoi-57 fifth generation fighter in its export configuration.

Sukhoi-57 is the first fighter in Russian military service to use stealth technology. The Sukhoi-57 is intended to succeed the MiG-29 and Sukhoi-27.

According to Sukhoi, the multirole fighter is designed to have supercruise, supermaneuverability, stealth, and integrated avionics to overcome the previous generations of fighter aircraft and ground naval defenses. The fighter jet is currently powered by Izdeliye 117 or AL-41F1 augmented turbofans.

These new jets will undoubtedly garner much demand for themselves once they are available in the global market, which will eventually create the need for even more recent technology.

MiG-21 Bison will be Phased Out in a Planned Manner: Indian Airforce Chief RKS Bhadauria

Amidst the controversy towering over the MiG-21 Bison, following a recent crash, third in this year, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said that there is a plan to phase out the ageing fleet and substituting them with modern fighter jets.

However, he added that these vintage MiG-21s are not "flying coffins" and in fact, every plane at the academy is fit to fly.

The recent crash of a MiG-21 Bison, that took life of a pilot, in Gwalior has turned the spotlight on India’s longest serving fighter plane. Talking about it, the chief said that the planes do not become accident prone just because of their age and there can be many more reasons for the accident. However, he added that MiG-21 will be phased out in a planned way very soon.

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LCA Tejas out of Argentina Bid, Vikrant Trial Delay, Predator Drone helps India, China's 3rd Carrier

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British Components keeps India’s LCA-Tejas out of Argentina’s fighter bid

On May 12, 2021, a Chinese delegation met with the Argentinian authorities to discuss the potential sale of 12 FC-1 fighter jets, then came reports of India’s LCA Tejas fighter jet also being considered by Argentina but 3 major British components in the LCA Tejas mean that, no such proposal could be cleared due to likely denial of the export license for components that are sourced from the UK.

Quartz Nose cone (Radome) and the “Air to Air Refuelling Probe for the FOC Configuration” LCA Tejas fighters are supplied by the British aerospace manufacturing company Cobham, along with that LCA Tejas fleet is also equipped with the Mk 16 I N 16G zero/zero ejection seat that is made by the British company Martin Baker.

India’s delayed Aircraft Carrier plan raises concerns as China readies its third one

China's third aircraft carrier is on the fast track. Construction of the warship, known as Type 003, has made "significant progress", according to the latest images released by a commercial satellite. The vessel—expected to be the largest surface combatant in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy is scheduled to be launched before the year end.

The development has made India's military planners more anxious as the Navy is operating with only a single aircraft carrier, while the construction of the second and the country's first indigenous aircraft carrier is constantly hit with speed breakers.

In 2012, China commissioned its first aircraft carrier Liaoning, while the second carrier, Shandong, was launched in 2019. Beijing is said to be further seeking to add at least two more carrier vessels.

Sea Trials of INS Vikrant faces delays

Sea trials of the INS Vikrant that were supposed to have begun in the first half of this year will likely commence by October when rainy seasons in the southern part of the country start receding.

Delays were largely due to the second wave of pandemic situation in the country that led to delays in the movement of the manpower from the Navy and other equipment manufacturers that supplied systems for the INS Vikrant.

Various lockdowns in the states and Travel and Visa restrictions also contributed to delays in the sea trials. INS Vikrant has completed its Basin trials last year in November and Sea trials were to start before the onset of the monsoon but that coincided with the arrival of the second wave of pandemic in the country.

INS Vikrant already has been incorporated with its weapon systems and Once the sea trials of the INS Vikrant are completed it will start air operations trials by the landing of the Mig 29K carrier borne fighter jets.

Predator Drones helps us keep watch on ‘vessels of interest’ from any country like China, Says Indian Navy Vice Chief

Amid the ongoing standoff with China along the northern borders, the Indian Navy said that two Predator (“MQ-9 Sea Guardian drones”) are helping the maritime force enhance its surveillance all across the Indian Ocean region and keep a close watch on the 'vessels of interest' passing from there.

The two drones were leased by the Indian Navy from the US during the height of the clash in Ladakh's Galwan Valley to help the forces keep a close eye on the movement of the Chinese warships and other suspicious vessels.

The Chinese Navy affiliated Research vessels generally operate in the Indian Ocean region for surveillance activities and their activities are of interest to the Indian forces.

India is also processing the case for the acquisition of 30 more of these drones which will come armed with Hellfire missiles which will allow the taking down of any potential targets by the forces during its surveillance missions.

KF-21 : After Rollout, Why Korea is dismantling its only Prototype

Two months after its much hyped April 9 unveiling, the KF-21 Boramae is being dismantled, raising awkward questions about the true readiness of the prototype of Korea’s first indigenously developed fighter jet.

As the prototype essentially returns to the assembly phase, critics are asking if the jet, dubbed the Korean Fighter experimental (KF-X) prior to its official unveiling, was hastily assembled to appear ready before the ceremony.

The view of various experts is that the removal of crucial components of the plane, such as its landing gear, refuelling and key piloting systems, goes above and beyond what is necessary before tests are conducted on the jet.

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Future of the IAF’s Jaguar fleet is hanging in the balance

The future of the Indian Air Force’s six squadrons of Jaguar strike fighters is hanging in the balance. The IAF has regarded the Jaguar as under powered ever since it entered service in the late 19seventees. Now, wear and tear on its twin Rolls Royce Adour 804/811 engines has reduced the aircraft’s thrust even further, by an estimated 15-20 percent.

As a result, the Jaguar faces difficulty in carrying out its demanding combat role: Flying low and fast, deep into enemy territory; bombing its ground target accurately in a single pass and then screaming back to base, ahead of enemy interceptors.

Aiming to replace the Jaguar’s underpowered engines, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the IAF negotiated for a decade with US defence giant, Honeywell, to “retro-fit” its F-125IN turbofan engines into the fighter. That was expected to make the Jaguar operationally viable for another two decades since the F-125IN engine delivers an impressive 40.4 kiloNewton of thrust, with full afterburners.

However, negotiations with Honeywell have proved futile. The US company wants a price the IAF considers on higher side and is unwilling to pay.

Under Make In India Initiative, Modi Govt Unveils Mega Plan To Restructure Ordnance Factory Board

The government has accepted a proposal to replace the almost 200 year old OFB with seven new defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

The new structure will help in overcoming shortcomings in the existing system of OFB by eliminating inefficient supply chains and providing these companies incentive to become competitive and exploring new opportunities, including exports.

The new entities will produce ammunition and explosives, weapons and equipment, vehicles, troop comfort items, optoelectronics equipment, parachutes, and ancillary products.

There will be separate responsibilities on different groups within OFB such as Ammunition & Explosives Group, Vertical Group for defence mobility and combat vehicles & A Weapon Group.

Russia Races Ahead of South Korea & Israel as India Set to Obtain Lightweight Tanks for China Border

Indian army will watch a trial of Russian made Sprut SDM1 light tanks in the near future. The cannon fire guided missiles, dart ammunition APFSDS and HEAT among other things.

The Indian Army has agreed to buy about 350 lightweight tanks from a global manufacturer as it tries to stand up to China – which has been using its new lightweight tanks, the Type-15, in Ladakh since last year.

The Indian Army is more at home with the 18 tons Sprut as the self-propelled tank destroyer has the same gun as the T 90 tank. The Sprut, which is light, also mounts the formidable 125mm smooth bore gun used by T-72 and T-90 tanks, which means the Indian Army need not change ammunition.

Russian manufacturers have upgraded the engine which provides good mobility in all conditions. Hence, Sprut may have the upper hand in the global contest under which the Indian army wants to buy a “new generation combat vehicle platform, approximately 350 Light Tanks in a phased manner.

Weakness of China’s nuclear submarine fleet against the US and India

By looking at the country’s favorable geographical position in the Indian Ocean, Indian Rear Admiral Sudarshan Shrikhande (retired), former Chief of Indian Naval Intelligence, stated: “Like the US, India has a geographical advantage for SSBN Submarines to patrol the open ocean, once deployed with long range submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBM).

We need to go beyond the areas where the enemy’s “anti submarine warfare strategy” is ineffective while reducing the resources devoted to defending against enemy submarines.

But experts note that China’s SSBN operations are greatly hampered by geography. The SSBNs of the US, UK, India and Pakistan have direct access to the world’s ocean basins, while Chinese ships do not.

The country is surrounded by shallow waters and Chinese SSBN Submarines also face the daunting task of breaking through bottlenecks to enter the much safer and deeper waters of the Pacific.

Hence China has disadvantage over Indian Submarine fleet looking at geographical weakness it has.

GSL starts work on second advanced guided-missile frigate for Navy

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) began construction of the second advanced guided-missile frigate for the Indian Navy on Friday.

GSL aims to deliver the first warship in 2026 and the second six months after the first.

The ship under construction is part of the indigenous shipbuilding programme being executed under a technology transfer programme with Russia’s Yantar Shipyard. In 2018, India and Russia signed a suite of shipbuilding contracts regarding four Project 11356 frigates, with two ships being built by Yantar Shipyard and two being built by GSL based on technology shared by Russia.

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Russia is upcoming “PAK-DA intercontinental range stealth bomber” will place a strong emphasis on electronic warfare to provide a defence against enemy surface to air and air to air missile attacks.

A completely new airborne defence system is being developed, which will protect it from all types of weapons - radar and optical.

The new bomber will be built exclusively for standoff attacks. This will allow the aircraft not to enter the enemy's air defence zone, to hit designated targets from the world's oceans or from the territory of another state.

This new stealth bomber could prove to be a game changer for India too who is still stuck in standoff with China at Ladakh even after so many talks.

The aircraft will carry intra-fuselage weapons to maintain a small radar cross section, much like the Russian Okhotnik stealth drone and the upcoming American B-21 and Chinese H-20 bombers.

The first prototype of the new bomber is currently under construction. The bomber is scheduled to enter service in 2027.

The US is currently producing the first prototype of the “PAK-DA” rival, the B-21, while China’s next generation bomber program appears to be ahead of both and has reportedly already begun serial production.

Backed By China & Turkey, Why Pakistan’s ‘Drone Power’ Could Be A New Headache For India?

There have been reports that Pakistan has expressed deep interest to acquire TB2 drones from Turkey and going by the strong defense ties both nations enjoy, these speculations could soon turn out to be a reality.

The Bayraktar TB-2 drones, as demonstrated in the recent battle, can deceive modern air defense systems which include, Russian Pantsir and S-300 air defense systems.

Pakistan is also known to have acquired 50 Wing Loong-II armed drones from China, which could turn out to be a “nightmare for Indian ground formations in high altitude areas.

Both China and Pakistan are bolstering their unmanned attack capabilities, while India is preparing to lease the US and Israeli armed drones to boost its capability at the borders.

India has so far employed its Israel imported Searcher and Harop drones only for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.

Coast Guard adds teeth to its aviation arm by inducting ALH Mk-III

In line with Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar today inducted Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III in Indian Coast Guard.

The state-of-the-art helicopters are indigenously designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru.

The ALH Mk-III marine version has been designed and developed with in-house customisation of 19 additional equipment by HAL to meet Indian Coast Guard requirements. The HAL will supply 16 ALH Mk-III to the Indian Coast Guard by mid next year.

The helicopters are capable of undertaking embarked operations from ships which will enhance Coast Guard capabilities towards sea air coordinated search, interdiction capabilities, coastal security, search and rescue operations, medical evacuation, humanitarian missions, pollution response missions, etc.

Army buys 17 boats to move troops faster at Pangong Tso amid India China stalemate at LAC

The 35-foot-long boats currently are not fitted with any weapons, but can be equipped with light weapons according to any future requirement.

The Indian Army has bought 17 flat bottomed boats, the majority of them to be deployed at the Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh for rapid deployment of troops in case of contingencies.

The development comes following the months long standoff with China at the Line of Actual Control last year.

The boats, measuring 35 feet in length, will have the capacity to carry about 20-22 people, including crew. They can move at a speed of 20 knots, which is approximately 37 km/hr.

Made of fibreglass, they would ferry troops across the lake, cutting short earlier time lost while navigating the hilly tracks around the lake.

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US Navy’s gamechanger: MQ-25 Stingray unmanned ‘drone’ aircraft refuels Super Hornet jet

On June 4, the US Navy and Boeing created aviation history as MQ-25 T1 successfully and safely transferred jet fuel to a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Boeing.

The MQ-25 Stingray’s displayed its ability to carry out its primary aerial refuelling mission – a gamechanger in a combat situation when there is a need for an aircraft to stay in the air as long as possible.

As defence forces around the world use drones to perform several tasks, this new innovation in the form of MQ-25 Stingray is set to create a new dynamic Air Force with giant refuel planes no longer needed in long haul mission overground.

During the initial part of the flight, the F/A-18 test pilot flew in close formation behind MQ-25 to ensure performance and stability prior to refuelling – a manoeuvre that required as little as 20 feet of separation between the MQ-25 T1 air vehicle and the F/A-18 refueling probe.

Both aircraft flew at operationally relevant speeds and altitudes with the evaluation safely completed, the MQ-25 drogue was extended, and the F/A-18 pilot moved in to “plug” with the unmanned aircraft and receive the scheduled fuel offload.

India wants to buy 1,770 T-14 Armata tanks: Russian Media

India intends to purchase 1,770 medium-class tanks. At the moment, a relevant tender has been announced, and although the Russian T-14 Armata tank does not belong to the class of medium tanks, a request for the sale of these combat vehicles was sent to Rosoboronexport, which could make India the largest buyer of Russian heavy tanks, and the contract itself could be the largest ever.

This new generation battle tank, equipped with an active defense system, can intercept and destroy incoming missiles and works against all types of anti-tank missiles. But what makes it special for India is its suitability for high-altitude warfare.

Based on what requirements India will choose a supplier for 1,770 tanks, it is not known, but for Russia this can be very important.

According to experts, the United States will most likely try to prevent India from acquiring Russian tanks, for example, by imposing sanctions for the purchase of Russian weapons, however, as practice has shown with the S-400 Triumph complexes, this is not a big problem for New Delhi.

IIT Roorkee Academic Awarded For The Design And Development Of Blast-Resistant Helmet

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has been conferred with the ‘NSG Counter IED & Counter Terrorism Innovator Award 2021′ for their outstanding contribution and innovation in the design and development of Blast Resistant Helmet.

Blast induced traumatic brain injury has been identified as a signature wound in recent asymmetric conflicts. Military helmets are classically designed for protection against ballistic impact, with little to no attention for protection against blast. The Blast Resistant Helmet is an advanced version of conventional helmets to protect military personnel from IED induced blast waves with a technology readiness of 4.

Focus was on mitigating the effects of blast wave beneath the helmet and violent head rotation, while uncompromising on ballistic protection.

Using computational modelling and extensive experiments, IIT Roorkee demonstrated that a face shield can mitigate the effects of wave focusing beneath the helmet, and soft material with the ability to slide between the head and helmet can help mitigate the rotational motion of the head.

Sukhoi-33 is a thrash, J-15 is far ahead : Chinese media

Russian aircraft carriers is about to participate in “combat operations first time”, and many countries have become more singular about the Sukhoi-33 fighter aircraft equipped on the Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, mainly because the Sukhoi-33 has been in production for a long time which meet the needs of modern combat.

Military experts of Russia said that the Sukhoi33 is far ahead of the Chinese J-15 fighter in tactical performance. The main reason is that the pilots of the modified aircraft have been flying the Sukhoi-33 for more than 20 years.

After the statement from Russia, China start their counter to prove J-15 is far ahead of Sukhoi-33. According to Chinese experts, There are huge design flaws in information equipment. Compared with China’s modern J-15 fighter, the Sukhoi-33 is obviously behind, and electronic system of J-15 is better than Sukhoi-33.

Recently, Russia has upgraded the performance of its Sukhoi-33 fighter jets, mainly to install a ground attack system for the Sukhoi 33, so that the Sukhoi-33 has the ability to attack the ground. Although Russia is called the SVP-24 air-to-ground sighting system installed on the Sukhoi-33, it is fascinated by the Russian media, but in fact this system is just a simple precision sighting system that can only make the hit rate of unguided bombs.

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Russian Agency Tass withdraws INS Chakra explosion theory report

This report now has been withdrawn by the TASS and also said that the details in the report that went viral in the Indian media was not only withdrawn but also had inaccuracies.

INS Chakra-II, an Akula class Nuclear attack Submarine on a 10 year lease from Russia, was returned nearly 10 months before the end of this lease agreement leading to speculation that the ship suffered some level of damage that required intensive repairs at a Russian facility due to which it was returned before leasing agreed terms expired.

Some Indian media reports had indicated that maintenance-intensive INS Chakra-II had being suffering from multiple issues with the nuclear reactor of the submarine, that was one of the reasons why the submarine’s return was preponed to Russia.

Russia to offer new turboshaft engines to Asian market, Including India

Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC, a subsidiary of state corporation Rostec) is expanding its portfolio of turboshaft engines for helicopters.

In 2019-2020 the UEC’s share in the global helicopter engine market was between 10 and 12 percent. The corporation now has two such engines in its portfolio of export-oriented products, namely Klimov VK-2500 and Klimov TV7 -117V.

The UEC’s market share in the helicopter engine cluster will increase to 18-20 percent by 2035. The introduction of new Klimov VK-650V and Klimov VK-1600V engines and the adaptation of all family of Russian helicopter engines to foreign-made platforms in UEC’s traditional markets, namely the countries of South-East Asia will be the main reasons behind the anticipated growth.

The share of helicopter engines in the structure of UEC current revenue is between six and nine percent.

Having the power output between 2,000 horse power to 2,700 horse power VK-2500 entered serial production in 2014.

TV7-117V is primarily intended for the Russian Helicopters, TV7-117V also entered serial production – UEC is reported to have a backlog of orders for approximately 250 such engines through 2030.

Infuriated By US Provocations, China Conducts Night Test Of ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile – DF 26

The DF-26 anti-ship missiles are reportedly capable of conducting precision strikes from distances as far as about 4000 kilometers.

While the exact location of the exercise has been kept secret, it was a warning to foreign forces “not to meddle in China’s core interests”, Chinese military analysts told the South China Morning Post.

Needless to say, the exercise was a clear signal to the US which is throwing its weight behind Taiwan — a territory China claims as its own.

The DF-26 can fly farther than any other Chinese missile with a maximum range of 4000 kilometer. It is reportedly the first and only land-based missile, which can be used for a nuclear strike or a traditional ground strike.

It is one such missile that can strike aircraft carriers at sea, where China’s biggest threat comes from.

When India and Korea brought same German Submarine in 1980s, Now Korea is offering upgraded one to India

On June 4, India’s defence ministry kicked off the process to acquire six conventional submarines for 43,000 crore.

It is India’s third attempt to build a conventional submarine with a foreign technology partner in the last 40 years. The first attempt was in 1981 when India contracted to buy four HDW Type 209 from West Germany.

India placed another order for six Scorpene submarines from Armaris of France. The P75I represents a third attempt to acquire submarine building expertise and technology.

In the 1980s, South Korea was like India, completely dependent on imported platforms and designs. In 1987, South Korea imported a version of the same HDW design which India had bought six years earlier, then licensed & built it and finally mastered the design to build its own completely indigenous line of submarines–the 3,000 tons KSS-3.

A version of this design is now being offered to India for the P75I by South Korea.

Home-grown Maritime Traffic Management software to be ready in 2022, says IIT Madras

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) will be developing an indigenous Vessel Traffic Management Software and hardware that is used in ports.

When buying from foreign companies, they offer very expensive, complete hardware-software packages, whose internal workings are not known to the user.

Whereas, in the case of indigenous development, the software can be developed here and upgrade of hardware can be done based on in-house experts recommendation. The hardware so required is meant to be directly procured by the ports, thus working out to be 50 percent cheaper.

It is said that talks are on with more Indian ports to adopt this software. There is also no limit to the number of vessels this indigenous software can manage, as this capability can be scaled up on the hardware side.

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Explosion forced Indian Navy to return nuclear submarine to Russia?

Russian state news agency TASS reported the early return of the INS Chakra was necessitated due to an explosion on board the vessel in the spring of 2020, which damaged both its hulls.

The Chakra, like many other Russian-designed submarines of its era, is a ‘double-hulled’ submarine, with a pressure inner hull and a lighter outer hull to allow for more buoyancy and capacity to absorb damage in the event of being hit by a torpedo or mine.

The explosion of a high-pressure air cylinder on the Chakra submarine occurred in the spring of 2020.

The report claimed the high-pressure air cylinder was located between the two hulls. In addition to damage to the hulls, the explosion also damaged “electronic weapons and hydro-acoustic equipment”.

After the emergency, Indian technical specialists completed the repair of both hulls of the submarine, following which it was sent to Russia.

The 'early' return of the INS Chakra had triggered a buzz as she was the only nuclear-powered attack submarine in the Indian Navy.

The INS Chakra was also used to train personnel who would work on the indigenously built nuclear submarines of the Indian Navy.

Air Force Special Boeing lands at Kushinagar Airport for trial

With the Indian Air Force airplane, Special Boeing-737, making a successful landing at the Kushinagar International Airport on Monday, the Kushinagar International Airport is likely to become operational soon.

After staying at the airport for some time, the Special Boeing took off. The landing of the plane is being seen as a trial of the airport after completion.

This plane is used by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for domestic flight and it is a routine process to check the airports and give feedback to the Prime Minister’s office. The feedback of the pilot about the runway and apron of the airport was very good as he found it perfect for flights.

Sweden Again Pitches Its SAAB Gripen Fighter Jets To The Indian Air Force Under ‘Make In India’ Initiative

In a bid to make a strong pitch to sell its Gripen fighter aircraft to Indian Air Force, Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist said that the deal is 100 percent supported by the Swedish government.

The ongoing multirole fighter aircraft procurement where the Gripen fighter concept offered by SAAB is a good example of transfer of technologies and is supported 100 percent by the Swedish government.

Swedish major SAAB, a global defence and security giant, has been eyeing the Indian market for its Gripen fighter jets for a long time. It has been pushing hard on multiple occasions in the recent past that it is completely aligned with the ‘Make in India’ policy of the Indian government.

Saab has also promised to build a production line in India to meet all requirements of the Indian Air Force.

Iraq refutes Pakistan bid to buy grounded F-16 fleet, US refuses to clear C7 AMRAAM Missiles

Iraqi Air force’s F-16 fleet is facing serious issues after Lockheed Martin started pulling out of some of its contractors from the country due to repeated attacks on the airbase where they are usually stationed, Previous withdrawal of contractors has affected half the fleet, leading to poor maintenance that effected half the fleet and some being grounded for a while now.

With the withdrawal of more contractors leaving Iraq in the coming weeks, it’s a matter of few weeks before the Iraqi F-16 fleet could have ground the whole fleet.

Sensing an opportunity to get their hands on newer airframes with little flying hours, Pakistani air force (PAF) officials approached the Iraqi defense ministry officials and proposed to swap 12 F-16 for the sale of up to 24 Chinese made JF-17 fighter jet along with assurance to provide F-16 technicians and contractors from Pakistan in help maintaining other remaining jets, but the proposal reportedly was rejected by the Iraqi defense ministry.

F-16s fleet in Pakistani airforce continues to be top tier aircraft in the fighter jet hierarchy, even after induction of JF-17 in large numbers. To counter the recent Induction of Meteor next generation, Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile system by IAF, PAF is also requesting the United States administration for sale of the latest and longer variant of AMRAAM called C7 to counter recent IAF moves to supplement 500 C5 variants that were sold nearly 15 years ago are now been outranged by recent induction by IAF but US refused Pakistan’s request.

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AROUND TWO DOZEN CHINESE FIGHTER JETS CARRIED OUT EXERCISE OPPOSITE EASTERN LADAKH, INDIA WATCHED CLOSELY

With India and China engaged in a military standoff for more than a year now, the Chinese Air Force recently carried out a big aerial exercise from its airbases opposite Eastern Ladakh which was watched closely by the Indian side.

Around 21-22 of Chinese fighter aircraft mainly including the J-11 which are the Chinese copy of the Sukhoi-27 fighters and a few J16 fighters held an exercise opposite the Indian territory in Eastern Ladakh.

The Chinese fighter aircraft activities took place from its bases including the Hotan, Gar Gunsa and Kashgar airfields which have been upgraded recently to enable operations by all types of fighters along with concrete structures to hide away the presence of the number of fighters present at its different airbases.

Chinese aircraft remained well within their territory during the aerial drills.

Indian Air Force has also been regularly deploying detachments of its fighters including the MiG-29 jets in Ladakh.

The Indian Air Force also regularly flies its most capable Rafale fighters over the Ladakh skies which have boosted the Indian capability all along the Line of Actual Control.

INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN P8I AND MH-60R AND SEA GUARDIAN

Even as the Indian Navy is expecting the approval for High Altitude Long Endurance Drones from the US based General Atomics, six more P-8I Patrol aircraft from Boeing Company are expected later this year.

The Indian Navy is already using the P-8I for the carrying out anti-submarine warfare and surveillance.

Once the Sea Guardians join the Navy, they will fly in sync with the P-8i, the MH-60R helicopters. This will further improve their capabilities, as this will take the interoperability between the three assets to the next level.

As and when the land launched P-8Is fly in to participate within the Fleet Task Force operations, a tactical data-link connection is established with the P-8I maritime aircrafts and this makes these aircraft a part of the net-units which is now controlled by the Flagship.

With this, now the MH-60R and P-8Is can share the Common Operating Picture in real time manner so as to plan and execute missions with a shared objective, in close coordination with the warships of the Task Force.

Thus, the Fleet Commander now has a better tactical picture to improve the effectiveness of the resources at his disposal at sea.

NEW COMPETITOR TO ISRAELI IRON DOME SYSTEM?

A mobile ground-based weapon system designed to acquire, track, engage and defeat unmanned aircraft systems, cruise missiles, and rockets, artillery and mortars has been unveiled by Dynetics (located at Huntsville, Alabama, United States.

Offering protection against similar threats as the ‘Iron Dome,’ the ‘Enduring Shield’ system should prove a direct competitor to the famed Israel-developed system which has also been purchased by the U.S. Army.

Enduring Shield is capable of firing a range of missiles while providing current and future growth capabilities.

The system offers a 360-degree envelope with the ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously. It can be fully integrated with the Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence Battle Command System, and offers both cyber resiliency and electronic warfare protections.

AUSTRALIA'S CYBORG DYNAMICS UNVEILS NEW ATGM-EQUIPPED WARFIGHTER UGV

Australian firm Cyborg Dynamics has unveiled a new anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) equipped concept demonstrator of its tracked Warfighter unmanned ground vehicle, tentatively called the Warfighter Spike UGV.

The unmanned ground vehicle is designed to carry a wide range of mission systems and payloads to address specific operational requirements.

The unmanned ground vehicle can support a payload weight of up to 330 kg and is equipped with a hybrid-electric drive system that enables it to operate for periods of up to 72 hours, although its endurance can be extended by fitting additional fuel tanks.

The baseline vehicle is fitted with the EOS Defence R-150 lightweight stabilised remote weapon station, which can accommodate a 5.56 mm/7.62mm light machine gun or 12.7mm heavy machine gun.

The new ATGM features a two-cell missile launcher carrying Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ Spike LR2 ATGM, which are guided by an uncooled InfraRed seeker and a high-definition LED day sensor – with communication supported by a fibre-optic bi-directional datalink with the launch control unit – out to ranges of 5.5 kilometer.

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After ignoring local Tanks ,Now Army wants to buy Israel artillery’s, again ignoring local options

Delay in an indigenous gun-making programme and the unpredictable situation on the China front has injected fresh concern despite recent inductions like the K9 Vajra mobile artillery systems, internal assessments have flagged off a capability gap in the short term, given the slow pace of deliveries by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) of the self developed Dhanush towed artillery guns and the incomplete trials of the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAG).

While imports are the last option, army is considering a proposal for fast delivery of 400 guns under a project that has remained stalled since 2019, with the winning bidder Elbit Systems offering over 70% indigenous content and setting up production facilities in India.

Army has received a proposal to drastically shorten the delivery period of the guns as well, with the first six promised to be delivered within 10 months of signing a contract and the complete set of 400 guns to be in service by 2025.

The Israeli company had been shortlisted as the lowest bidder in an international competition in 2019 after undergoing extensive tests by the army. However, the contract has not moved ahead for almost two years as India has been considering the ATAGs programme as well.

Internal notes reveal that the gun has been offered at under 10 crore a piece, against the projected 18 crore price for ATAGs and would be fully produced in India, with Elbit promising complete transfer of technology free of cost to its domestic partners.

Deadly Romeo Helicopters Coming To India Soon

The first three out 24 MH-60R Seahawks are expected to be delivered next month. Dates are in the process of being confirmed for delivering the helicopters to the Indian Mission in the US. After which they will be sent to India.

The pilots and ground crew from the Indian Navy are already in the US undergoing training. They will return with the new MH-60Rs. For the balance of the helicopters, the delivery will be as per the timeline stated in the contract inked between the governments of India and US. The 24 helicopters are coming through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route and are for approximately USD 2.6 billion. These helicopters are going to help the Indian Navy play a critical role in the Indian Ocean Region.

These helicopters are going to be loaded with torpedoes and missiles and these missiles are going to be used in anti-submarine roles. These helicopters will replace the British Sea King helicopters.

The Defence Acquisition Council had put its stamp of approval in 2018. Eye in the Sky MH-60Rs `Romeos’ helicopters when combined with the already being operated Boeing’s P8-I by the Indian Navy will help submarine hunting grow stronger when combined with these helicopters.

And soon the Indian Navy will be getting Sea Guardian Drones from the US based General Atomics.

Bharat Forge To Set UP New Factory For Defence Business, To Acquire Land For Rs 240 Crore

Bharat Forge is looking to acquire 175 acres in an industrial park near Pune for Rs 240 crore which will house new factories for its defence and electric mobility business divisions.

These new assets which will come up at Khed City, will manufacture speciality vehicles, certain systems and aggregates that go into artillery guns and an assembly plant which will also house a testing facility.

Khed City is a joint venture between the Kalyani Group and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation and the facility is expected to be operational in the next 2-3 years.

They are setting up the facility of three products. One is going to be specialty vehicles, second will be certain systems and aggregates that go into a variety of products and third will be assembly plant and testing facility for both vehicles and other systems and aggregates that go into vehicle drivelines including artillery guns.

Gaganyaan on track, Isro to take final call on uncrewed launch

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is on track to launch the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, which is part of the space agency’s ambitious project to send humans to space. The final call on the launch, likely in December, will be taken following assessment of the mission once the lockdown in Bengaluru is lifted.

Designed in three stages, the first two will witness uncrewed launches. The Gaganyaan mission is a three-stage project which will see two uncrewed module launches before the astronauts, who are undergoing training in Russia, embark on the historic journey.

While the first launch is scheduled for December this year, the second uncrewed launch is likely to take place in 2022-23 after which the full-scale crew launch will take place.

The 10,000 crore rupees Gaganyaan Mission was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018 and is likely to propel India in direct competition with the US and Russia which has so far dominated human space exploration.

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DRDO working on exoskeleton for Soldiers to operate at high altitudes

Despite many years of R&D on the exoskeleton, DRDO has yet to field any operational technology in the field of exoskeleton.

With China-India border issue likely to be guarded more intensely by both the sides, any support to make the lives of the soldiers safer and conducive shall go a long way in their motivation and operational efficiency.

The exoskeletons are rapidly emerging as part of the modern troops body gadget and Armed Forces may be keenly looking forward to the culmination of this project, far sooner than many others still within the Defence Research and Development Organisation Lab environment.

This has helped the PLA border defense troops in Southwest China’s Region to carry out tasks in high altitude inhuman environments.

Exoskeleton systems are being designed and developed for specific military logistic applications involving bending, lifting of payload, walking with payload anterior to the body, and unloading the same.

Various concepts and configurations are being designed and developed currently. DRDO has been progressing on the different design approaches to build an augmentative exoskeleton for the Indian Army.

How Do India’s Nag & Spike ATGMs Compete Against China’s Red Arrow Anti-Tank Missiles?

The Indian Army acquired its homegrown ‘Nag’ and the Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) amid the border standoff with China last year.

The Chinese PLA boasts its Red Arrow 10 (HJ-10) that can shoot down helicopters, drones, and damage tanks and howitzers.

The PLA first approved the Red Arrow-10 multi-purpose missile system, also known as the AFT-10, in 2012.

The ATGM is intended to effectively engage modern armored vehicles, which may be equipped with dynamic protection features. The system can also shoot down combat helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and damage self propelled artillery.

The Hong Jian-10 or the Red Arrow-10 has a solid propellant launch and marching engines.

Weighing 43 kgs, the Red Arrow has a length of 1850mm and its hull diameter is 165mm. The maximum flight range of the missile is 10km. With a speed of 150m/s, the missile can reach 230 m/s on its final dive.

The ATGM is guided by a combined system of television/thermal imaging (IIR) homing head, an inertia system, and a two-way fiber optic data transmission channel.

A data transmission channel generates the target image by the homing head to the operator’s console. The same channel relays the control commands to the missile.

This enables it to put the missile on a variety of uses, like use in combat, including fire-and-forget technology, command guidance, and composite paths, target acquisition and redirection after launch, shooting indistinguishable targets from a closed position.

The nearest equivalent of the Red Arrow-10 is the Israeli Spike ER. Developed by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the Spike-ER is an anti-tank missile system capable of engaging dynamic armoured vehicles.

The Indian military has reportedly acquired more than 200 Spike ATGMs through the emergency procurement route. These can be fired from vehicles, helicopters, ships, and ground launchers.

These advanced missiles have optical seekers, smart target trackers, and various artificial intelligence features.

TRG-300 TIGER Missile Delivery from ROKETSAN to Bangladesh

Bangladesh army has taken delivery of TRG-300 Tiger MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems produced by the Turkish company Roketsan.

In March 2021, it was announced by the Bangladesh Chief of General Staff that the TRG-300 KAPLAN Missile System developed by ROKETSAN will be delivered to the Bangladesh army in June 2021.

The TRG-300 is a mobile 300mm MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) based on a 6x6 military truck chassis. The launcher unit is mounted at the rear of the truck chassis and has four launcher tubes.

The Rocket Launcher is equipped with guidance system includes a Global Positioning System and Global Navigation Satellite System Aided Inertial Navigation System with an accuracy of around 10 metre.

With the delivery, the firepower of the Bangladesh Army's Artillery Regiment is further enhanced with the TRG-120 KAPLAN Missile System with a range of 300 kilometers. ROKETSAN met the tactical firepower requirements of the Bangladesh army with the missile system it exported.

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Indian Navy approaches defence ministry for Predator drone acquisition

The Indian Navy is set to approach the defence ministry for the acquisition of 30 Predator armed drones from the US for the three services to counter the challenge posed by Chinese Wing Loong II drone with precision strike capabilities. The Chinese weaponized drone has been acquired by Pakistan and has plans to jointly produce the same with parent manufacturer Chengdu Aircraft Corporation.

The Indian Navy, which has been designated as lead by both Army and Air Force in the acquisition of MQ-9 drones, has asked the Defence Ministry for early convening of Defence Procurement Board meeting get the project.

The Navy and the other two services are most satisfied with the performance of the two unarmed Predator drones on lease from the US as it has developed maritime domain awareness. The Indian Navy, Army and Air Force will get 10 MQ-9 Predator drones each, fitted with guided bombs and Hell-Fire missiles.

The proposal for lease is pending with the Defence Ministry, the upgradation work has already begun to meet the challenge posed by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on-going deployment in East Ladakh as well as in the Xinjiang region across Karakoram Pass.

Indian Navy’s Hydrographic Survey Ship Sandhayak Decommissioned After 40 Years of Service

After having served the Indian Navy for two decades, finally INS Sandhayak will was relieved of her service on Friday. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers and commissioned into the Indian Navy’s Eastern naval Command at Visakhapatnam in 2001, INS Sandhayak (J18) is the lead ship of its class.

She is the Indian Navy’s fifth hydrographic survey ship in that series which was indigenously designed and constructed with her wide range of surveying equipment she was able to meet the ISO 9002 digital survey standards.

A hydrographic survey vessel of displacement 1929 long tons, she is 87.8 metre long and 12.8 metre wide. Operating at the design draft of 3.3 metre, she could hit decent speeds of 16 knots. At a speed of 10 knots, she has a range of about 26000 km. She is home to 18 officers and 160 enlisted crew. She has a 40 mm Bofors gun for self defence and also has a deck helipad for HAL Chetak. She is also equipped with four survey motor boats and two small boats. She is powered by two diesel engines.

She is also equipped with ROV, AUV and USVs to carry out surveys.

Using these systems, she carried out hydrographic surveys, nautical chart preparation, with cartography and training. In 2013, she updated the charts of the islands of Andaman & Nicobar island after the drastic hydrological changes post 2004 tsunami.

She was also successful in detecting the beacon signals and locating the missing Dornier 228 aircraft. Her survey in 2016 off the coast of Rameshwaram helped find a new seaway that allows larger ships to traverse the narrow

DAC also approves Air Defence guns and ammunition for Army worth Rs 6,000 crore

There was a long pending need of the Indian Army for modernisation of its Air Defence guns. These had been earlier procured only from foreign sources. With the continued thrust of Ministry of Defence towards ‘ÁtmaNirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’, an enthusiastic response from about a dozen Indian companies was received.

All of them have expressed their willingness and commitment to manufacture this complex gun system and associated equipment by ensuring technology assimilation in India.

Accordingly, the DAC accorded approval of procurement of Air Defence Guns and Ammunition at an approx. cost of Rs 6,000 crore under the Buy & Make (Indian) category.

Further to better equip the Armed Forces to meet the operational challenges and facilitate faster induction of required arms and ammunition, the DAC extended the timelines for progressing urgent Capital Acquisitions under the delegated powers to the Armed Forces up to August 31, 2021.

This will enable the Armed Forces to complete their emergent and critical acquisitions.

Indian Army To Get Six Heron Drones From Israel On Lease For Deployment In Ladakh

The Indian Army, which is locked in a standoff with China’s People’s Liberation Army in eastern Ladakh, could soon get six Heron Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on lease from Israel.

The multi-role drones, which has a mission endurance of around 30 hours and a range of over 1,000 kilometer, will be deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to monitor Chinese activities in areas along the frontier.

The platform can perform various strategic missions, including intelligence gathering, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance. It is equipped with Satellite Communications for Beyond Line of Sight ranges.

Indian Army and the Indian Air Force already operate a large fleet of Heron drones, which are currently being upgraded with the latest systems, including new communication links. As the existing fleet of Heron drones lacks satellite communication links, two of these drones are launched with a time gap to ensure that surveillance data collected by the first one is relayed back to base through the second drone in case of long-range missions.

This is the first time the Indian Army will be leasing a platform. The development comes just months after the new Defence Acquisition Procedure was unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in September 2020.

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DRDO will begin trials of Made-in-India towed artillery in June but Army still has ‘concerns’

Confirmatory desert trials of the indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) along with private firms Bharat Forge and TATA Power SED, will begin in June.

After the summer trials this year, orders can be placed in the industry, following which the system will become operational in the armed forces.

Validation trials at high altitude areas, including mobility trials in hilly and mountainous terrain have been completed.

Army is supposed to have a different kinds of artillery, including the towed system, which is meant to be a 155mm into 52 caliber.

With the global procurement plans for a towed gun faltering despite multiple attempts, the project for ATAGS was rolled out by the DRDO around 2010.

ATAGS, which is being developed by the DRDO with the two private firms, fired for the first time in a fully integrated model in 2016.

IS China’s Air Defense System HQ-9 Inferior to Russia’s S-400 ?

China has been procuring various Soviet-designed defense system like S-400 or S-300s and developed an updated version of those, which is less capable than provided by the original Russian product.

The National Interest reported that the Chinese industry doesn't really have a "bottleneck" or a specific part that is known to be inferior relative to the Russian product.

The HQ-9 is China's primary long-range domestic surface-to-air missile. Outwardly, it seems similar to the S-300, using large flat face radars and a large missile that vertically launches out of a canister.

But since the Sino-Soviet split in the 19 fifties, China didn't receive that much assistance in surface-to-air missile development from the Soviet Union.

The current acquisition of S-400s in 2018 probably will contribute further towards the development of the HQ-9.

As a result of these developments, many variants of the HQ-9 have been developed. The HQ-9A was the first major deployed upgrade, which added additional anti-ballistic capability through improved electronics.

The HQ-9B is said to improve range, possibly out to around 250 or even 300 kilometers. The HQ-9 is said to have been deployed to islands on the South China Sea.

How Russia’s Top Nuclear Submarines End Up Sailing for India ?

A somewhat unusual arrangement, India’s willingness to lease—rather than procure or import outright— submarine technology from Russia has clear precedent in recent history.

In the latest instance of long-standing military cooperation between Moscow and New Delhi, India is set to rent additional Russian nuclear-powered attack submarines as a stepping stone on its path to acquiring an indigenous nuclear submarine force.

With the Chakra II lease set to expire in several years, India has rented yet another Akula-class vessel. Dubbed the Chakra III, the Akula submarine will be transferred to India by 2025 as part of a $3 billion contract.

The deal includes the refurbishment of the submarine with Indian sensors and communications components. From what little has been publicly revealed, it appears that this latest contract imposes few restrictions on what the Indian navy is allowed to do with the Chakra III.

Though its primary purpose is likely as a testbed to facilitate India’s plans to indigenously produce six nuclear attack submarines, it remains to be seen if the Chakra III will be used in the ongoing China-India tensions in the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea.

A Stealth Variant of the Chinese Z-20 Blackhawk clone is now available in concept model format

The Z 20 has been promoted as a replacement for the People’s Liberation Army’s 35 year old Black Hawks used on the Tibetan Plateau and the Russian-built KA28 helicopters which provide air cover for warships.

The Z 20 – developed by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group, a subsidiary of ­ Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) – made its maiden flight in 2013 and entered service last year.

The multi role Z-20 had two Chinese made turboshaft engines, a fly-by-wire electronic flight control system, and could operate at night and in poor weather.

This aircraft has good usability for both plains and plateaus, with wide compatibility so that the basic platform can be refitted for other tasks.

Despite similarities in appearance with American Black Hawks, the Z-20 has Chinese developed lift, transmission, flight control, and avionics systems, and China thinks it should not be regarded as a copy of the US machine.

Can India built its stealth bomber in near future and what technology do we have to achieve this goal ?

The United States Air force has started work on the development of a very long range, large, heavy-payload stealth intercontinental strategic bomber called B21 Raiders, that will be supplementing a small fleet of a B2 stealth bomber and eventually will be replacing the non-stealthy B1 Lancer bombers from the USAF fleet. People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China on the other hand has leaked enough images of all the things to come that includes a new generation Xian H20 subsonic stealth bomber that eventually makes some wonder why the Indian Air Force has not joined the bandwagon yet.

India’s Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (DRDO) has started work on developing a 1 ton Stealth Wing Flying Testbed (SWiFT) that will be the precursor to India’s stealthy Ghatak UCAV program and also that will be used to demonstrate and prove the stealth technology and high speed landing technology in autonomous mode before work starts on the development of 10 ton stealthy Ghatak UCAV that will be powered by a Dry Kaveri engine generating 46 kiloNewton of Dry Thrust.

SWiFT will be powered by GTRE developed 4.25 kiloNewton Thrust Turbofan engine called Manik Engine that was designed to power India’s Nirbhay Cruise missile but now also will be used as a Technology demonstrator to test many of the basic technologies that are being developed for the bigger Ghatak UCAV program.

SWiFT itself can turn into a full fledged DRDO’s wingman Bomber program if IAF desires so, but the focus now seems to be on the HAL’s proposed CATS Warrior wingman program.

Successful completion of unmanned stealth bomber projects like SWiFT, Ghataak can lay the foundation for the development of bigger manned stealth bombers.

Technological challenges to develop such a stealth bomber won’t be easy but these (SWiFT, Ghatak) projects along with multiple projects like Tejas M k 2, TEDBF, and AMCA will create the necessary base for the development of such an aircraft.

Amid Soaring Tensions With China, Taiwan Set To Deploy Powerful Missile Defense System Sea Sword-II

The homegrown missile system has cleared live-fire trials and would start deployment soon with the island’s warships. The move is to reduce its reliance on foreign weapon systems.

China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has conducted several military drills in the region. Chinese warplanes have also made a number of incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone in the recent past.

The Sea Sword-II SAM is the naval version of the Sky Sword II radar-guided air-to-air missile designed to arm Taiwan’s F-CK-1 fighter jets. The missile has reportedly passed all firing tests and evaluations by the Taiwanese military.

According to Taiwan News, the missile would be deployed on its new warship, Ta Chiang, a Tuo Chiang Class frigate, by August. The ship is expected to be handed over to the Navy in July.

The ship’s new multi-targeting capability allows it to simultaneously engage multiple incoming targets.

It also carries a radar guidance seeker and can effectively engage targets in electronically contested environments due to its ECM (electronic countermeasures) capability.

ISRAEL'S ATHOS GUN SYSTEM OR ATMANIRBHAR ATAGS?

Nearly 14 years ago, the Ministry of Defence cleared the proposal for a towed artillery gun system under the ‘Buy and Make’ category that was meant to be the backbone of India’s fire assault. A final decision on this is still awaited.

All eyes are now on the second defence negative import list, which is expected to be out soon, to see if the 155mm into 52 calibre towed artillery gun is on it.

A separate process is also on to get similar guns from the global market and making them in the country under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

This race was primarily between Israel’s Elbit Systems and France’s Nexter, and Elbit’s Autonomous Towed Howitzer Ordnance System (ATHOS) emerged the winner.

ATHOS is tailored to the special requirements of the Indian Army and it has invested tens of millions of dollars in the design and development of the gun in accordance with Army requirements and in the field trials.

Israel Offers Mini Harpy, Loitering Munition to Countries in the Asia Pacific Region Such as India

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is offering its Mini Harpy, loitering munition to countries in the Asia Pacific region.

The Mini Harpy combines the capabilities of the company’s two flagship loitering missiles, the Harop and the Harpy, offering detection of broadcast radiation with electro optical capabilities. The Mini Harpy covers a broad area of interest and responds to a broad range of threats and launching scenarios :

Neutralizing of radiation emitting threats such as radars and additional systems

Electro Optical Threat detection: high quality video footage for the operator

Launching from a broad range of mobile land platforms as well as marine platforms

Multiple tools per area unit

The Mini Harpy is a tactical system designed for field or marine units. It can be launched from land, marine and helicopter borne platforms, providing complete independence in intelligence collection for an updated situational picture and closing the attack circle at low cost.

The loitering missiles are launched towards the target area. They loiter the sky until the threat is detected. Upon detection, the systems locks in on the threat and attacks it for a quick, lethal closure.

The system was designed to provide operators with control up to the last moment.

This system is electrically powered, it is extremely quiet, operates in mission range of 100 kilometers for duration of two hours and is 45 kilogram in weight.

Russian new Stealth fighter among contemporaries like Tejas Mk2 and Gripen-E

The Sukhoi aircraft design bureau has started work on the design and development of Single engined stealth fighter with a Maximum take of weight of 18 tons that could put it little over India’s 17.5 tons Tejas Mk2 and 16.5 tons of the Saab’s Gripen-E creating the first stealth fighter jet in 20 tons fighter jet category that is often called as Medium weight.

Sukhoi plans to use one Izdeliye 30 engine that is developed for the Sukhoi 57 program that means it will have a thrust class of around 180 kiloNewton.

Tejas Mk2 and Gripen-E both are powered by General electric’s F-414 variants that generate 98 kiloNewton of thrust, which until now was the best in its class. Izdeliye 30 engine will also come with thrust vector control nozzles, which also makes it first in class.

Some of the leaked designs of the alleged Single engine Stealth program belonging to Sukhoi shows that it will have a Smaller Internal weapons bay and generally most of its heavier payloads will be required to be equipped on its external pylons, thus compromising on its stealth aspects when not on stealthy missions.

Unlike F-35 that has an Maximum take of weight 31 tons and a bigger internal weapons bay that can carry a minimum of 4 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, it’s not clear if Sukhoi’s 18 tons Stealth aircraft will have the same space luxury to carry 4 R-77 Beyond Visual Range.

On the other hand Gripen-E will be using its superior electronic masking technology to reduce its radar signature and Tejas Mk2 will use improved composite panels to reduce its frontal radar cross section.

Sukhoi seems to be targeting those customers who will be retiring their Mig-29 and F-16s in the next few years, since even for India and China, Sukhoi-57 was branded as expensive and thus their was a market for cheaper single engined stealth aircraft.

PLA Xinjiang Military Command gets new anti aircraft missile & rocket artillery

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Xinjiang Military Command recently received delivery of China’s latest field air defense missile system and 122 millimeter caliber multiple rocket launcher system, with many soldiers seen equipped with night vision goggles.

The anti-aircraft missile and rocket artillery are the fifth and sixth new sets of equipment that entered service with the PLA Xinjiang Military Command plateau forces in May, marking a busy month of weapons commissioning for border defense troops in western China.

A regiment affiliated with the PLA Xinjiang Military Command and deployed in a snowy plateau region at an elevation of more than 4,500 meters received the delivery of a new type of anti aircraft missile and a new type of rocket artillery.

The missile system and the rocket artillery have been identified as the HQ 17A field air defense missile system and the PHL-11 122mm caliber self-propelled multiple rocket launcher system.

India to shortly deploy new Israeli Heron drones in Ladakh, LAC sector

The Indian forces are set to get a major boost to their surveillance capabilities as they are shortly going to receive their advanced Heron drones from Israel for keeping an eye on the Chinese activities in the Ladakh sector and other areas along the Line of Actual Control with China.

Despite the delays caused due to the ongoing global pandemic, the Indian forces are going to get four Israeli drones soon for deployment in the Eastern Ladakh and other sectors along the LAC.

The drones arriving shortly are more advanced than the Herons in the existing inventory and their anti-jamming capability is much better than their previous versions.

The acquisition of these drones had been done under the emergency financial powers granted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to the defence forces under which they can buy equipment and systems worth 500 crore rupees to upgrade their warfighting capabilities, amid ongoing border conflict with China.

The other small or mini drones are being acquired from the US that will be provided at the Battalion level to the troops on the ground and the hand operated drones would be used to attain awareness about a specific location or area in their respective areas of responsibility.

The Indian defence forces have been taking these initiatives to acquire weapon systems that can help them in the ongoing conflict with China.

Why Is Pakistan Setting Up A New Airbase In Balochistan Close To The Afghan Border?

The Pakistan Air Force has confirmed that it is planning to set up a new airbase in the Nasirabad district of Balochistan to step up military presence in the region. Speculation is rife that the airbase is aimed at helping the US troops in Afghanistan.

The service has already inspected and acquired land for the airbase. Earlier in May, it was reported that the officials arrived in the conflict torn region who had then proposed a tract of land to be acquired for establishing the base.

The airbase will be built in the Notal area of Nasirabad. It is said that the construction of a new airbase would help develop the region. For this, around 26,000 acres of land are to be acquired and the rate of private land had been fixed in 2020.

This will also help in shifting focus from Jacobabad, Sindh, while also creating new opportunities for the locals. This airbase is aimed at maintaining a more credible military presence in the area dominated by Baloch Freedom Fighters.

Local reporters, however, claim this airbase is being built to help the US troops in Afghanistan, an allegation the Pakistan government has outrightly denied.

Russia’s Rostec To Make KA-62 Helicopter Engine Parts Using 3D Printing Technology

The Additive Technologies Center of Rostec Corporation has put into operation a laser printer with the largest available build volume in Russia. The new equipment will make it possible to use additive technology to “grow” large sized parts for the next generation VK-1600V engine used on the KA-62 helicopter.

New engine components will be created using Russian materials and the new 3D printer provides the potential for building even the most geometrically complex shapes.

The printer will be used to create stator parts for the next-generation VK-1600V engine. The engine will be installed to modern multipurpose KA-62 helicopters. In total, over 10% of the parts for this model are planned to be produced in 3D printers.

Additive technologies will reduce the production time for individual components from 6 months to 3 weeks.

In addition to shorter production times, additive manufacturing allows producing parts with lower weight without sacrificing functionality. In turn, this will allow to increase helicopter payloads and improve their other key characteristics.

China’s New Stealth Bomber Able to Strike Targets as Far as America

The H-20 is supposed to be fitted with nuclear and conventional missiles, have a maximum take-off weight of at least 200 tonnes and a payload of up to 45 tonnes, travel at subsonic speeds, and theoretically fire four powerful hypersonic stealth cruise missiles, according to previous reports.

China is developing a next generation long range stealth bomber capable of carrying out nuclear strikes on US targets in Guam and beyond.

The bomber appears to have a missile bay, two adjustable tail wings, an airborne radar, and two air intakes on either side of the cockpit, identical to the USAF B2 Spirit, which first flew in the late 1990s.

The Chinese stealth bomber is coated in dark grey radar-absorbent material and has low drag wings that give it intercontinental range while also making it difficult to detect by radar.

It would threaten US assets and interests in the Asia-Pacific and also proved to be a threat to India in Himalayas. If the aircraft becomes operational, it has the potential to be a game changer.

Aeronautical Development Agency ADA waits for an Official nod for the indigenous stealth fighter and TEDBF

The government is yet to approve India’s homegrown fifth generation fighter program, the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA) that was supposed to come in the first half of this year, and after a slight delay, will likely now happen by end of this year. ADA had put the proposal up for funding approvals along with that project cost estimated at 15000 crores for the manufacturing of the two technology demonstrators and few prototypes.

Indian Air Force will be procuring AMCA in Two Phases and has decided to procure around 120 AMCA Stealth jets to make up around Six Squadrons. In Phase-1, 40 units making up 2 Squadrons of AMCA Mk1 with IOC Configuration, powered by American F-414 engines will be entering service around 2032 onwards. In Phase-II, 80 units of AMCA Mk2 with FOC Configuration powered by new indigenously manufactured higher 110 kilo newton thrust engines will enter service from 2035 onwards.

In 2018, ADA had received seed money for the design and research of the AMCA Program from the government in the tune of 200 cores. In Aero India 2021, the final design of the AMCA jet was showcased earlier this year that included the incorporation of Diverterless supersonic inlet air intake for better frontal stealth aspect, and now the work on wind tunnel testing of the air intake have started.

ADA is also working on the 5minus TEDBF program for the development of the carrier based fighter jet for the Indian Navy and currently two designs are been pursued by the nodal design agency in close corporation with the Indian Naval officials who have been deputed in ADA for the program. ADA is using seed money cleared for the development of the LCA Navy Mk1 for the design and development of the TEDBF program and it is estimated that around 13000 crores have been asked by the ADA for the development of the first two prototypes of the TEDBF by 2026 that will enter production by 2030-31.

China develops UAV with plateau operations capabilities, to deploy at LAC

China has developed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with plateau operations capabilities and plans to deploy it at Line of Actual Control with India in Kailash mountain range.

The UAV has been developed in Shaanxi and completed its first flying and control task at Gar Gunsa in Tibet Autonomous Region. The flight was undertaken by the Hailan Aviation team.

“The UAV took off from an elevation of 4,700 metre — Baga Township — and completed its task of patrolling, control and search operation in the Kailash mountain region.

The Kailash mountain range originates from the southern bank of Pangong Tso and runs northwest to southeast for over 60 km. It had been contested by India and China after the border dispute started in May last year.

The Kailash Ridge is characterised by rugged, broken terrain with heights varying between 4,000-5,500 metre. The ridge’s key features include Gurung Hill, Spanggur Gap, Muggar Hill, Mukhpari, Helmet Top, Rezang La and Rechin La. It dominates Chushul Bowl — an important communications centre.

Last year, after the border dispute at the northern bank of Pangong Tso in Eastern Ladakh, China made an attempt to take over Kailash mountain range on the night of August 29 and August 30, 2020.

Indian and Chinese military have met twice to resolve border disputes at other friction areas like Hot Springs, Gogra and 900 square kilometer Depsang plains. Amid this, China has again started enhancing troops, artillery and armour deployment in three sectors of Line of Actual Control — western (Ladakh), middle (Uttarakhand, Himachal) and eastern (Sikkim, Arunachal). The Indian forces are keeping a close watch on Chinese activities at LAC.

Indigenous Warship building Under MAKE IN INDIA Marching Towards Self Reliance

India has come a long way since the license production of Leander Class Frigates, and it is a matter of great pride that today we have the capability to design and build any kind of warships including an Aircraft Carrier. It has been an arduous journey beginning with small auxiliary ships to destroyers and stealth frigates, full of learnings in, also full of constraints but the journey has been reasonably successful one. Today the Indian Navy can proudly claim to be the only Uniformed service in the world having in house capability to design their man of war.

Till date, the Indian Navy has developed about 20 types of designs ranging from small crafts to destroyers to Air craft Carrier to which about 100 ships have been built. The next logical step taken by the Navy was to build on the existing strengths in ship design and construction and venture into more challenging projects using new concepts and latest technologies with more emphasis on increased indigenous content. The staff requirements for new shipbuilding projects were framed accordingly taking these factors into account, which paved the way for design of new class of destroyers, frigates, corvettes and our first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier.

Like Iron Dome, Israel’s Iron Beam Is Another Super Efficient Air Defense System

Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ missile defense system has been in the limelight in the recent clashes with Palestine. The Jewish nation has another lethal weapon in its arsenal, ‘Iron Beam’, that has been designed for future warfare.

The Iron Dome was hailed as “god’s grace” for intercepting hundreds of rockets fired by Hamas recently. The weapon is very effective in counter rocket, artillery, and mortar) roles, with a success rate of over 90%. No other system in the world has ever been tested so intensely and showed such a success rate.

However, Israel continues to invest in the research and development of newer weapons to counter future challenges. Among them is a laser weapon that can shoot down incoming missiles as a close-range air defense system.

Iron Beam, as it is called, comes with two major developments for the Israeli Defense Forces. Primarily, the system is designed to destroy short range rockets, artillery, and mortar bombs, having a range of up to 7 kilometers, too close for the Iron Dome system to intercept projectiles effectively.

There is also a possibility that Iron Beam would serve as the last tier of a layered air defense system to neutralize the threats that managed to penetrate the Iron Dome and other successive layers.

Although the Iron Beam can also be used as a stand-alone system, this could be installed on vital installations and city centers to secure much populated neighborhoods.

The Iron Beam can target small unmanned aerial vehicles that have been used by Israel’s enemies to target strategic installations.

This system uses a fiber laser to destroy an airborne target within 4 to 5 seconds of firing. Whether acting as a stand alone system or with external cueing as part of an air-defense system, a threat is detected by a surveillance system and tracked by vehicle platforms in order to engage.

US Military Base In India, After QUAD Pact, Will Modi Invite The US Navy To Andaman Islands?

America is Hunting for More Military Bases to Cripple China; India could be One of the Options”.

Since the US Navy is said to be planning to deploy 60 percent of its surface ships in the Indo Pacific, it wants safe territories in or the adjoining Arabian Sea, Andaman & Nicobar, and the Bay of Bengal for refueling and other logistic support.

In fact, the Pentagon has been looking for base opportunities in the Indo Pacific since 2004.

As over the last 20 years in the sphere of defense, India and the United States have come a long way – from signing the New Framework for Defense Cooperation in June 2005 to become “major defense partners” in 2016, conducting the largest number of peace time military exercises bilaterally every year (nearly 70), and concluding the three “basic agreements” of the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) and the Basic Exchange &Cooperation Agreement (BECA) – it is argued that there are merits in the idea of India granting the US some base facilities.

The US is now India’s natural ally in protecting their common interests against China, “it is time to take the relationship to the next level and that means providing the US with a military base which would allow the US Navy to have a chokepoint to the Strait of Malacca, thereby putting pressure on Chinese maritime assets and its oil supply routes.”

Such an arrangement would also convince Washington that New Delhi is not just about long winded speeches followed up by little substantive measures but is actually willing to help maintain the Asian security system” in the wake of the increasing acceptance of the geopolitical concept of “Indo Pacific” and the QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) of the two countries along with Japan and Australia.

Aevum announces all in one drone for satellite launches, cargo delivery and surveillance

A large unmanned aircraft from Aevum that can launch small rockets while flying will also be able to deliver cargo and host intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance payloads.

Founded in 2016, the company only recently came out of stealth mode to reveal its designs for the Ravan X drone, an 80 foot aircraft that can launch small payloads into low Earth orbit from midair. Aevum labels Ravan X as the largest drone in the world by mass, with a gross takeoff weight of 55,000 pounds. But the company said it has secured a new patent that will allow it to rapidly reconfigure its drone for multiple missions, including autonomously delivering cargo or carrying sensor payloads.

This multipurpose drone could be a drastic change from single use or single mission drones that the military has typically invested in. Skylus compared Ravan X to an RQ 4 Global Hawk, used for intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ISR Missions.

Ravan X will be able to carry sensor payloads, but it can also be rapidly reconfigured for other missions, including delivering cargo to a forward operating base. The ability for the drone to land on a 1 mile runway or even flat farmland expands the possibilities for cargo delivery to hard to reach places.

Ravan X first mission will be the Space Force’s ASLON 45 mission, a $5 million contract to test the company’s ability to launch a payload in 24 hours or less.

After Arjun Mk1A, Will the focus shift to Next Generation Main Battle Tank NGMBT program?

Indian Army recently placed orders for 118 Arjun Mk1A Main Battle Tanks, which will create two armoured regiments by 2025-26 of the indigenous tank. Mk1A MBT has 72 improvements, including 14 major ones, over the Mk1 model, Mk1A was supposed to bridge the gap between Mk1 and Mk2 that was in the design stage and required considerable design changes to its turret to make the tank lighter by 4.5 tons from present 68.5 tons that of Mk1A.

Arjun Mk1A orders came after nearly a decade of in operation of the production line that lasts delivered previous orders way back in 2012 and came as a relief to the advocators of the Arjun tank but so came the news that the Arjun Mk2 might never enter production due to weight reservations from the Indian Army and DRDO instead has been told to focus on the Next Generation Main Battle Tank NGMBT program that will eventually replace all the Soviet era T-72 MBTs in the Indian Army.

A report prepared by the Parliamentary committee on defense has called for the allocation of the additional funds to DRDO for projects like AMCA and NGMBT, which shows some movement has happened in the development of a 50 tons Medium weight tank that will be powered by an Indigenous 1500 HP Bharat Power Pack engine backed by a new Indigenous 120 mm smoothbore gun.

The program was earlier known as Future main battle tank FMBT and Various specifications for the FMBT were finalized as way back as in 2010, but little movement happened on this front due to hesitancies of the Indian Army’s top brass that was eyeing and leaning towards next generation Russian main battle tank called as T-14 Armata. The ultimate demise of the Arjun Mk2 means that the NGMBT Program will be back in focus and hopefully, the Indian Army will come aboard the program and realize the long waited General Staff Qualitative Requirements for the development of the Next Gen Main battle tank that will replace nearly 1700 T-72 Tanks in the Indian Army.

As India Awaits More F3 Standard Rafale Jets, Dassault Starts Testing The Latest F4 Variant

The tests of F4-1 were conducted between April 26 and 29, involving test crews from the French Air Force, the French Navy, and Dassault Aviation, under the stewardship of the Director General of Armament DGA.

During the trials, two Rafale F4-1 flew as part of a wider aerial component of eight combat aircraft (two Rafale M, two Mirage 2000, and two Alpha Jets) that performed realistic combat scenarios. Eight complex missions representing 50 aircraft sorties were carried out by test crews.

The pilots of F4-1 Rafales wore new SCORPION helmets and were able to implement “new collaborative combat features of the aircraft. These new helmet mounted sights are a part of the F4 upgrade program, which includes a new OSF (long range optoelectronics system adding enhancements to the IRST (Infrared Search and Track) for detecting and identifying airborne stealth targets at long range.

The new Rafales will also integrate more lethal weapons in its arsenal: the MICA NG short to medium range air to air missile with an improved range and matrix sensor for greater sensitivity.

Additionally, a new 1,000 kg version of the AASM Hammer precision guided munition would enable the Rafale pilots to strike ground targets with a lot more firepower. As of now, the munition comes with a 250 kg guided bomb.

Upgrades will be made to its RBE2 AESA radar, the Thales TALIOS long range targeting pod, communications suite, and a new engine control unit.

All the French Rafales would be upgraded to the F4 standard by 2030.

US Air Force’s newest refuelling tanker to get gear allowing F 35 and F 22 to share data

The KC-46 will be the first aircraft to be outfitted with equipment that will make it a node in the U.S. Air Force’s new battle management system.

As part of the first capability release of the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System program, the service plans to outfit a portion of its Boeing KC 46 aerial refuelling tankers with “an open architecture communications subsystem and edge processing” equipment that will allow it to pass data between the F 35 and F 22 stealth fighters.

The F 35 and F 22 were both made by Lockheed Martin, but they use different data links, each with a low probability of intercept: the Multifunctional Advanced Data Link for the F 35 and the Intra-Flight Data Link onboard the F 22. Those links are incompatible and do not allow the fighters to share information while retaining stealth.

To solve that issue, a number of KC-46 will be equipped with a pod filled with communications equipment that translates between the two waveforms.

INS Rajput to be decommissioned today

On Friday, a glorious era will come to an end with the decommissioning of the first destroyer of the Indian Navy, INS Rajput. INS Rajput, the lead ship of the Kashin class destroyers built by the erstwhile USSR was commissioned on 04 May 1980 and has rendered yeoman service to the Indian Navy for over 41 years.

INS Rajput will now be decommissioned at a solemn ceremony at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.

INS Rajput was constructed in the 61 Communards Shipyard in Nikolaev present day Ukraine under her original Russian name ‘Nadezhny’ meaning ‘Hope’. The keel of the ship was laid on 11 Sep 1976 and she was launched on 17 Sep 1977.

The ship was commissioned as INS Rajput on 04 May 1980 at Poti, Georgia by IK Gujral, the Ambassador of India to USSR with Capt Gulab Mohanlal Hiranandani as her first Commanding Officer.

Over her four decades of glorious service to the nation, the ship has the distinction of serving in both Western and Eastern Fleets.

With the motto “Raj Karega Rajput” firmly etched in their minds and indomitable spirit, the gallant crew of INS Rajput have remained ever vigilant and always ‘on call’ to protect the maritime interest and sovereignty of the nation.

The ship has participated in several operations aimed at keeping the nation secure.

Some of these include Operation Aman off Sri Lanka to assist IPKF, Operation Pawan for patrolling duties off the coast of Sri Lanka, Operation Cactus to resolve hostage situation off the Maldives, and Operation Crowsnest off Lakshadweep.

In addition, the ship participated in numerous bilateral and multi national exercises. The ship was also the first Indian Naval Ship to be affiliated with an Indian Army regiment, the Rajput Regiment.

In her glorious 41 years, the ship had 31 Commanding Officers at her helm with the last CO taking charge of the ship on 14 Aug 2019. As the sun sets on Friday 21 May 21, the Naval Ensign and the Commissioning Pennant will be hauled down for the last time onboard INS Rajput, symbolising the decommissioning.

US Air Force’s sixth generation fighter engine completes testing

A new engine that will power the F 35 and the US Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance NGAD programme has completed testing. The GE engine, called XA100, uses an adaptive cycle design that provides a high thrust mode for maximum power and a high efficiency mode for fuel savings and loiter time.

NGAD is a family of systems currently in development by USAF and industry partners. At the centre of this programme is a sixth generation fighter to replace the F 22 commonly referred to as FX. Last September it was revealed that the fighter had been designed, developed and tested in the space of a year and flown.

More recently, concept art of the new combat jet appeared in a USAF biannual report on acquisition.

GE initiated testing of the engine at its Evendale, Ohio, altitude test facility in December last year. The engine’s performance and mechanical behaviour were consistent with pre test predictions and fully aligned with USAF’s Adaptive Engine Transition Program objectives.

GE says this successful test validates the ability of the engine to deliver “transformational propulsion capability” to fighter aircraft.

India will receive S 400s in October December, everything going according to schedule: Rosoboron Export CEO

India will receive the first batch of the sophisticated S 400 anti aircraft surface to air missile system from Russia in October December this year, a top official of the Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Thursday.

The S-400 is known as Russia’s most advanced long range surface to air missile defence system. The ‘Triumf’ interceptor based missile system can destroy incoming hostile aircraft, missiles and even drones at ranges of up to 400 km.

Indian specialists have arrived in Russia and began training with the S 400 in January 2021.

In October 2018, India had signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S 400 air defence missile systems.

In 2019, India made the first tranche of payment of around USD 800 million to Russia for the missile systems. The S 400 is known as Russia’s most advanced long range surface to air missile defence system.

In December, Russia had said that implementation of its ongoing defence deals with India including the supply of a batch of S 400 missile systems is advancing well not withstanding the threat of US sanctions.

Navy not in favor of Vikrant Sister class Aircraft carrier

After having to prioritize between the development of six nuclear attack submarines over the construction of the second indigenous aircraft carrier with 65000 tons displacement, the Navy still plans to seek approvals in the latter part of the decade and has quietly turned downed suggestions of development of second Vikrant sister class aircraft carrier in 45000 tons displacements made by some of the officials in the Ministry Of Defence.

India’s indigenous aircraft carrier IAC1, INS Vikrant successfully passed basin trials at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi last year and most of the fabrication work on the flight deck and weapons integration work is going smoothly and it is expected that INS Vikrant will start user trials by end of this year and will commence air operations trials after that and will be commissioned by end of 2022.

INS Vikrant sister ship could have been economical and could have been much cheaper, but the design has its limitations, and also bigger 65000 tons conventional aircraft carrier can be equipped with the next generation aircraft launching system Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System EMALS and can field newer generation locally developed fighter jets like TEDBF.

BEML rolls out Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment

BEML Limited, one of the leading public sectors under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has rolled out the first prototype of Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment MkII, built on BEML TATRA 6×6 an ‘Atmanirbhar’ product, developed through Technology of Transfer from R&D E Engineers, DRDO.

Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment MKII developed by R&D E Engineers would greatly benefit the Indian army to mark/fence minefields. The MKII is designed for marking the minefields at a faster rate, semi automatically with minimal human intervention.

The equipment is capable of marking/fencing at a minimum rate of 1.2 km/hr with an inter picket spacing of 15 metre. The system has the capability to place the pickets at 10 – 35 meters spacing in the step of 5 metre. The picket can be driven to a maximum depth of 450 mm by this system. MMME MkII system is designed to operate in the plains of Punjab, as well as semi desert & desert of Rajasthan, in all weather conditions. The system can store 500 numbers of pickets and polypropylene rope 15 kilometer in length.

Laser Defense Pod: Why Indian Air Force should invest in this technology

The U.S. Air Force has started prototype work on a defensive tactical laser weapon designed to be carried externally on its combat jets to be used against surface to air and air to air missiles that are fired against the jet and by 2024 it plans to field production variant that can be adapted on all legacy and present 5th generation fighter jets, as another defense of fighter jets in high risk environments.

Using a directed energy laser to down a hostile supersonic missile is by no means easy but DRDO has been known to be working on the development of High Energy Laser that can be used to shot down drones and low flying UAVs, but the technology is still in the developmental stage and might take years before DRDO can develop powerful high energy laser that can be used to drown high value targets like helicopters and fighter jets with considerable standoff range.

Directed energy laser for the defensive role is not a new concept and many countries are working on land and sea based system but the challenges in developing subsystems small and light enough to fit inside a pod that can be carried by a tactical aircraft could require significant breakthroughs for the DRDO to accomplish in development of ground based, vehicle mounted laser weapons first.

Laser Weapon System will be part of the 6th generation fighter technology that the world will start seeing when they enter production by 2035 and the ability to shoot down missiles in flight and operate in denied environments, increases the advantage of any legacy and futuristic fighter jets like AMCA that India plans to use in future and DRDO must accelerate research and development in this niche area of weapons development so has to avoid playing catch up, when this weapon system start arriving by the turn of this decade.

INS Arighat: Sister ship or India’s Second Generation SSBN ?

INS Arighat, the Indian Navy’s second nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy in the next few months as it has completed much of its user sea trials. INS Arighat is often called Arihant’s sister class ship due to external similarities with the lead Arihant class submarines but Arighat is way ahead of Arihant class in terms of technological leap the submarines technology has made in India after years of working on the Arihant class submarine.

Arighat features almost in every department enhanced indigenous content that is upgraded or next generation technology that was used on the first nuclear submarine.

Arihant was often called Technology demonstrator for India’s ship submersible ballistic, nuclear SSBN program and Arighat is a much more refined submarine that has enhanced capabilities.

It’s no hidden fact that the Navy plans to use Arihant as a Training vessel for the training of future crew to operate nuclear powered submarines when bigger S4 and S4* joins the fleet and later prepare for induction of the larger S5 class of submarines.

S4 and S4* will be first in class submarines that will enable the Indian Navy to carry bigger China specific nuclear ballistic missile like K5 that is 5000 kilometer and K6 that is 8000 kilometer. Present Arihant class is limited to Pakistani specific nuclear ballistic missile like K-15 1000 kilometer and K4 3500 kilometer.

Boeing debunks Korean report, says will continue to get Apache helo fuselage from India

After Korea Aerospace Industries in an agreement with Boeing decided to resume production of AH 64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter fuselages in South Korea last month, a Korean media report later went on to claim that Boeing is not happy with the Quality of the Apache helicopter, including fuselages, secondary structures, and vertical spar boxes supplied by the Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited joint venture in Hyderabad as one of the reasons why production in South Korea was restarted.

Boeing in Press Release has said that both Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited and Korea Aerospace Industries will continue to produce the fuselages. Korea Aerospace Industries production is to meet current production and delivery contract milestones for the AH 64E Apache helicopter. South Korea had ordered 36 AH 64Es in 2013 after which local production was started that went till 2017 and it has been restarted after fresh orders for 36 more AH 64E for the Republic of Korea Army was announced.

Fuselages supplied by the Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited will be used to manufacture the first 6 Indian Army bound AH 64E Apache attack helicopters that were ordered in separate follow up contracts for 22 helicopters ordered by the Indian Air Force in 2015. It is expected that deliveries of the apache helicopters for the Indian Army would begin in 2023.

Army to procure 50,000 bulletproof jackets for its frontline troops

The Indian Army has projected a requirement of 50,000 new bulletproof jackets for its frontline troops, the procurement process for which is expected to commence in the next couple of months.

The Ministry of Defence is expected to issue a request for proposal to vendors in June and the procurement would be done in phases over a 12 to 24 month period after all the modalities have been finalised and user trials concluded.

The specifications listed by the Army state that the bullet proof jackets should be able to protect a soldier against 7.62 mm armour piercing rifle ammunition as well as hard steel core bullets fired from a distance of 10 metre.

The bullet proof jackets required for protection against armour piercing ammunition, whose velocity is higher than that of other bullets, should weigh less than 10 kg, while the weight of those meant for use against steel core rounds should not exceed 8 kg.

The jacket’s outer tactical vest should have the capacity to carry three magazines of the newly inducted SIG 716 rifle and the proposed AK 203 assault rifle along with other items like hand grenades, hand held radio sets, tools, or attach additional pouches.

INS Sandhayak – 20 year long journey almost to an end

After having served the Indian Navy for two decades, finally INS Sandhayak will be relieved of her service. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers and commissioned into the Indian Navy’s Eastern naval Command at Visakhapatnam in 2001, INS Sandhayak (J18) is the lead ship of its class. She is the Indian Navy’s fifth hydrographic survey ship in that series which was indigenously designed and constructed with her wide range of surveying equipment she was able to meet the ISO 9002 digital survey standards.

A hydrographic survey vessel of displacement 1929 long tons, she is 87.8 m long and 12.8 m wide. Operating at the design draft of 3.3 m, she could hit decent speeds of 16 knots. At a speed of 10 knots, she has a range of about 26000 km. She is home to 18 officers and 160 enlisted crew. She has a 40 mm Bofors gun for self defence and also has a deck helipad for HAL Chetak. She is also equipped with four survey motor boats and two small boats. She is powered by two diesel engines

Equipped with a range of surveying equipment she is capable of carrying out both shallow coastal and deep oceanic hydrographic survey to collect oceanographic and geophysical data. The surveying systems provided onboard include:

• Multi-beam swath echo sounding system

• Differential GPS

• Motion sensors

• Sea gravimeter

• Magnetometer

• Side scan SONARs

• Oceanographic sensors

• Automated data logging system

• Digital Survey and processing system

• Sound velocity profiling system

She is also equipped with ROV, AUV and USVs to carry out surveys.

I N S Sandhayak key services

Using these systems, she carried out hydrographic surveys, nautical chart preparation, with cartography and training. In 2013, she updated the charts of the islands of Andaman & Nicobar island after the drastic hydrological changes post 2004 tsunami.

The search for the missing Dornier

She was also successful in detecting the beacon signals and locating the missing Dornier 228 aircraft. Her survey in 2016 off the coast of Rameshwaram helped find a new seaway that allows larger ships to traverse the narrow Palk strait.

रूसी S-400 के बाद, भारत स्टारस्ट्रीक एयर डिफेंस सिस्टम को हासिल करने के लिए यूके के साथ डील कर सकता है

भारतीय सेना ने स्टारस्ट्रीक एयर डिफेंस सिस्टम को हासिल करने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण कदम बढ़ाते हुए ब्रिटिश कंपनी थेल्स और भारत की भारत डायनामिक्स ने मिसाइल डिफेन्स सिस्टम से जुडी एक डील साइन की है।

थेल्स ने एक बयान में कहा है कि यह डील भारत डायनामिक्स को स्टारस्ट्रीक मिसाइल सिस्टम की ग्लोबल सप्लाई चैन का हिस्सा बनाता है। भारत सरकार की मिनिस्ट्री ऑफ़ डिफेन्स के अंडर आने वाली भारत डायनामिक्स कंपनी सिस्टम के मौजूदा ग्राहकों को भारतीय-निर्मित कंपोनेंट्स का एक्सपोर्ट करेगी, जिसमें ब्रिटिश आर्म्ड फोर्सेज भी शामिल हैं।

दोनों देशों के सरकारी प्रतिनिधियों की मौजूदगी में दोनों कंपनियों के बीच समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए गए। यूके के रक्षा मंत्री जेरेमी क्विन ने कहा: "यूके और भारत के बीच सहयोग बहुत तेज़ गति से आगे बढ़ रहा है जिसमे डिफेन्स इक्विपमेंट प्रोग्राम और सिस्टम्स भी शामिल हैं"।

इस डील के साइन किये जानें के साथ ब्रिटेन और भारत के बीच भारतीय सेना के लिए नेक्स्ट जनरेशन मिसाइल सिस्टम के लिये एक मज़बूत पार्टनरशिप की शुरुआत हो गयी है।

यह समझौता भारत के आत्मनिर्भर भारत लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने की दिशा में एक और महत्वपूर्ण कदम है जिसमें थेल्स भारत डायनेमिक्स के साथ मिलकर भारत सरकार की 'मेक इन इंडिया' प्रोग्रम के अन्दर स्टारस्ट्रीक मिसाइल सिस्टम बनाने के लिये तैयार हो गया है। यह सिस्टम, भारतीय सेना और वायु सेना की एयर डिफेन्स जरूरतों को पूरा करेगी, जिसमें 60% निर्माण भारत में ही किया जायेगा।

स्टारस्ट्रीक हाई-वेलोसिटी मिसाइल पारंपरिक एरियल खतरों जैसे फिक्स्ड-विंग फाइटर्स और लेट अनमास्किंग हेलिकॉप्टर टारगेट्स के खिलाफ क्लोज एयर डिफेन्स प्रदान करेगी। यह लॉन्च के बाद मैश 4 से अधिक की रफ्तार पकड़ लेती है, जिससे यह दुनिया की सबसे तेज कम दूरी की सतह से हवा में मार करने वाली मिसाइल यानि सरफेस टू एयर मिसाइल बन जाती है।

यह मिसाइल सिस्टम ब्रिटिश आर्मी को अपनी सेवाएं देती रही है जो अपनी थ्री लेजर-गाइडेड डार्ट्स की वजह से यूनिक है, जिसे किसी भी काउंटर-मेजर तकनीक द्वारा जाम नहीं किया जा सकता। यह किसी भी एरियल टारगेट्स को ध्वस्त कर सकती है।

हाई वेलोसिटी वाली इस मिसाइल को आटोमेटिक फायर कण्ट्रोल सिस्टम या स्टारस्ट्रीक लाइटवेट मल्टीपल लॉन्चर, नेक्स्ट जेनरेशन (LML NG) से, हलके प्लेटफॉर्म्स के ज़रिये ज़मीन, समुद्र और एरियल प्लेटफार्मों से लॉन्च किया जा सकता है।

Tejas Mk1A : Software and Hardware ready, ASRAAM and Astra Mk1 Standard AAMs

With days away from a deal for 83 Tejas Mk1A jets with HAL is to be concluded between IAF and MOD, HAL Chairman R Madhavan in a media interview has confirmed Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC) has completed the structural design of the new variant of Light Combat Aircraft. Tejas Mk1A will see a few improvements and strengthening on the Structural Design for better operations and maintainability. All these re-design/modifications to design, of not only the structure but also the electrical wiring, cooling system, etc. have been completed.

While HAL was waiting for the order of 83 upgraded Tejas Mk1A jets, HAL used its Internal funds and developed all the above-mentioned redesign as well as gone ahead with in-house development of the various systems and software. Two LSP Tejas Mk1 are being used as a Testbed to test many of these redesigned structural design changes.

HAL is in charge of making Tejas Mk1A jets not only lighter but also make them easily maintainable while in service. idrw.org has been informed that a lot of dead weight inside the aircraft is also being moved to make it easy for repairs to also make room for quite a few new System/Sensors like AESA Radar, EW Suite, DMG, etc. Open architecture Digital Flight Control Computer (DFCC) developed for the Tejas Mark 2 Program has been installed in the confined DFCC chassis of the Mark 1 successfully that comes as a major boost for the aircraft’s computing power and steps towards having commonality with the Tejas Mark 2 jet.

Delivery of Tejas Mark 1A will begin 36 months after the contract date, so it should begin in 2023 if it is concluded by Aero India in 2021. HAL will maintain 20 aircraft per annum delivery schedule from the start so that IAF gets all 83 jets in little over 4 years from the time the first jet was handed over to IAF. HAL and DRDO have agreed with the client (IAF) to switch to DRDO developed Uttam AESA Fire control Radar (FCR) when they enter production but it is likely at least the first few units will come with the Israeli ELTA ELM/2052 AESA FCR upgraded with a self-protection jammer (SPJ), that also will be supplied by Elta.

HAL is in process of integrating India’s first indigenous Astra Mk1 air-to-air missile on the home-grown fighter jet LCA-Tejas Mk1 so that it can be cleared to be operational on both Tejas Mk1 and Mk1A that use two different DFCC and FCR. IAF has selected MBDA developed ASRAAM Close Combat Missile (CCM) to be used as a Standard Within Visual Range air-to-air missile along with the Medium ranged Astra Mk1 BVRAAMs.

Russian R-73 CCM will remain backup Within Visual Range air-to-air missile, but there is no plan to use it as a standard weapon due to lack of OEM support for their integration. Astra Mk2 and Astra Mk1A (IR) are the other two missiles that will become standard Medium and Long-range air-to-air missile when it enters service in 2023, Israeli Derby BVRAAM is interim backup BVRAAM to be used in the fleet while Astra Mk2 and Astra Mk1A (IR) enters mass-scale production.

Why PM Nehru Rejected The Offer To Make Nepal A Part Of India, Pranab Mukherjee's Memoir Reveals

How PM Jawaharlal Nehru rejected the opportunity that Indira Gandhi would have seized. The incident has come to light through the book 'The Presidential Years', a memoir of former president Pranab Mukherjee.

Why PM Jawaharlal Nehru Rejected The Offer To Make Nepal A Part Of India, Pranab Mukherjee's Memoir Reveals

Late President Pranab Mukherjee in his autobiography 'The Presidential Years' revealed that the first Prime Minister of India Pdt. Jawaharlal Nehru had rejected Nepal King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah's offer to make the Himalayan country a province of India.

The incident has come to light through reports on the book 'The Presidential Years'. In chapter 11 titled 'My Prime Ministers: Different Styles, Different Temperaments', Mukherjee wrote about his views on the prime ministers and presidents of the country and their respective style of functioning.

"Every PM has his or her own style of functioning. Lal Bahadur Shastri took positions that were very different from that of Nehru. There can be divergent perceptions among PMs, even if they happen to come from the same party, on issues such as foreign policy, security and internal administration," he wrote.

According to him, PM Nehru was very diplomatic in dealing with Nepal as "After the Rana rule was replaced by the monarchy in Nepal, he wished for democracy to take root. Interestingly, Nepal's king, Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah, had suggested to Nehru that Nepal be made a province of India. But Nehru rejected the offer on the grounds that Nepal was an independent nation and must remain so".

Why Akash Missile Beats BrahMos & All Others As India’s Most Sought-After Export Weapon

Developed by DRDO, the Akash missile system has a range of 25 km and is capable of targetting fighter jets, cruise missiles, drones, and other aerial assets. The missile was inducted in 2014 in Indian Air Force and in 2015 in the Indian Army.

The biggest advantage of India’s home-grown Akash missile system is that it can work at “all places” unlike other surface-to-air missiles (SAM) that work only in particular altitudes and climates, former DRDO scientist Ravi Gupta asserted.

Achieving a major milestone for the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Narendra Modi government on December 30 allowed the export of its Akash air defense system besides constituting a committee for faster approvals for the same.

“After its induction in the Services, interest is shown in Akash missile by many friendly countries during International Exhibitions/Def Expo/Aero India. The Cabinet approval will facilitate Indian manufactures to participate in RFI/RFP issued by various countries,” the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

“Besides Akash, there is interest coming in other major platforms like Coastal Surveillance System, Radars and Air platforms,” it added.

Media reports suggest that many friendly nations including Vietnam and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have shown interest in buying the surface to the air missile system.

The UAE possesses one of the most advanced air defense systems including the Russian Pantsir-S1 system for medium-range and American PATRIOT system batteries. It also deploys two US-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems capable of targeting intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Citing US-based Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance, Al Arabiya English said that ” the UAE possesses the most advanced missile defense assets in the Gulf region [and it is] the only country outside the United States to deploy a THAAD battery and the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to deploy the Patriot PAC-3.”

What is so special about Akash Missiles?

While Vietnam could be the first overseas customer of Akash, would the UAE be still interested in procuring the Indian missile system given that it has far advanced weaponry in its arsenal?

The kind of versatility that Akash offers is an advantage over other systems.

There is much more to exporting systems than just their capabilities. “For example, the consistency in supply lines. When India went to war in 1965, [and during] Kargil war and others, imported defense systems that were bought at exorbitant prices created difficulties for us, At the time of war, they all started creating problems like stopping the supply of spare parts and ammunition.

India has been a major importer of arms which has proved to be a disadvantage on the battlefield. Countries aren’t allowed to use imported systems against the systems of the adversary if they are purchased from the same country.

“Look at what happened after Balakot. After India shot down Lockheed Martin’s F-16 fighter using their vintage Mig-21, the company was up in arms as it was a huge commercial setback for Lockheed Martin.

“It is like deliberately and voluntarily twisting our arms if we keep on importing the defense systems. The whole point of purchasing a system is to defend the country in the event of a war and the country should be able to use it the way it wants.”

But What makes India different as a defense exporter ?

India’s business ethics are well known around the world.

India has very bright future for defense exports. Besides low labor cost and abundance of resources, another advantage is India’s diversity in terms of climatic condition, topography, and temperatures. They cover pretty much all conditions of battle zones in the world. The battle zone conditions in India are far more diverse and stringent.”

Elaborating on Akash’s capabilities in comparison to other missile systems on the export market, Kumar noted that it has been designed from scratch. “From the very basics of missile design, the system has been developed. Not just the missile, the entire air defense system including the command control systems, software, logistics is indigenous.” This allows India to fine-tune it in a cost-effective manner according to the needs of the buyer.

Unlike other surface-to-air missiles (SAM) that work only in particular altitudes and climates, Akash’s biggest advantage is that it can work at “all places.” Example, if Arjun tanks need to be exported, they have been tested in the Thar desert as well as the high altitude cold climate.

Every country that has designed such surface to air missiles systems, they have designed it according to their requirements and the topography and climatic conditions of their own country.

The export version of the short-range, surface-to-air Akash Missiles with 96% indigenization will be different from the system currently in service with the Indian armed forces, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Wednesday.

Four points that favor Akash and other export-worthy systems from India in comparison to their competitors are :

1. The systems are developed for diverse conditions that can withstand extreme conditions anywhere in the world which makes them “most reliable and sturdy.”

2. Since the system is fully indigenous, India has the capability to fine-tune it to any of the buyer’s requirements in a cost-effective manner with a high degree of effectiveness against the adversary.

3. India is generally considered as a reliable partner and a seller with a high degree of business ethics and commitment.

4. India doesn’t try to interfere in other country’s internal affairs, which many other countries do when they sell their defense systems. There are so many countries who sell their system with riders. We don’t put any unethical riders so long you aren’t attacking me, you are free to use the system as per your needs.

These things are “very strongly” in favor of Indian defense exports.

1) Inteligence Agencies nay Chin say judi 52 Apps ko block krne k diye recommendation

Bharatiya Inteligence agenciyon nay Sarkar say kaha hai ki vah chin say judi 52 mobail apps ka use karne say rokne k liye logon ko blok kare ya salah dein ki ye Bharat k liye Safe nahi hain aur bharat kay bahar badey matra mein data ko nikaal rahe hain.

Sarkar ko Security Establishments dvara bheje gaye applications ki list mein Video Conferencing Zoom App, short-video app TikTok, or dusre apps jaise UC browser, Xender, SHAREit or Clean-master shaamil hain. Intelligence Agencies ki recommendations ko haal hi mein National Security Council Secretariat nay support kiya hai, kyoki yeh Bharat ki Security k liye hanikarak ho sakte hain.

"Inn recommendations par discussions zari hain, jiske baad sabhi Mobile Apps say jude parameters aur risks ki ek-ek karke jaanch ki jayegi." Iis saal April mein, Home Ministry nay national Cybersecurity Agency- Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-in) ki remmendations par zoom app k use k liye ek advisory zari ki hai.

Bharat Sarkar Zoom k use ko ban krne wali phli govt nahi hai, Taiwan nay phle hi govt agencies ko Zoom ka use karne par ban laga rakha hai, German Foreign Ministry nay sirf emergency situations mai personal computer tak hi Zoom k use ko restrict kiya hua hai wahin United State Senate, members ko dusre alag platforms ko use krne k liye advice krti hai kyuki yeh Users ki security k liye ek serious concern hai, samay-samay par security ko compromise karne vali mobile apps k khilaf karyawahi ki mang ki gayi hai. Wahin dusri taraf chini internet companies ki behad popular video sharing app jaise Tiktok inn baton say lagatar inkar karti ayi hain.

Aise inputs bhi hain ki chini companies or chini developers dvara banyi gayi kayi android or ios apps spyware or malware ki tarah istemal ho sakti hain jo ek bahut badi security risk hai. Jiske liye western security agencies bhi samay samay pr chetawani deti ayi hain ki Chin Conflict k samay iss tarah k Software or Hardware products ka use krke Communication service ko block kr sakta hai ya uss tak access pa sakta hai….jo kise bhi desh k liye behad khatarnak sabit ho sakta hai.

2) Bharat mai Railways or Telecom sector say hoga Chini companiyon ka safaya

20 bhartiya sainikon k marey jane say Ladakh mein hinsak jhadap k baad tanaav kafi badh gaya hai, islie desh mein Chinese Firms or Business k khilaf karyawahi shuru ho gayi hai. Ek Major Chinese Engineering company bhartiya railways k sath ek mahatvapurn contract khone ke liye taiyaar hai, aur Department of Telecommunications (dot) nay State owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (bsnl) ko chinese-made equipments ka use nahin karne ki lie salah di hai. Sath hi departments of Telecommunication nay Bsnl ko apne 4G upgradations mein chinese made equipments ko use na krne k recommendations bheje hain. Huawei aur ZTE k0 bhi bharat mai aney sa rokne par bhi discussions zari hain.

isee tarah, China Railway Signal and Communication Corporation ( CRSC ) k contracts ko terminate karne k liye manzoori di ja rahi hai. CRSC nay 2016 mein 400 km say adhik railways lines mein signaling system install karne k liye contract jeeta tha. Iss project mai yah akeli chini company thi lekin ab isme Bhartiya companies ko engage kiya jyega. lagabhag 500 karod rupaye k contract mein uttar pradesh mein New Bhaupur-Mughalsarai section mein 413 km ki 2 lainon k liye designing, supplying, construction, testing, commissioning signalling, telecommunications or isse jude kam shamil hain.

3) UN Security Council ki Non Permanent Seat k liye NirVirodh BHARAT ko chuna gaya

193 members ki general assemby mein 184 votes say jeetne k baad bharat ko 2 saal k liye UN Security Council k Non Permanent Member k roop mein chuna gaya hai. Bharat k saath-saath Ireland, Mexico aur Norway nay bhi budhwar ko aayojit Security Council k elections jeete. Bharat 2021-22 term k liye Asia Pacific Category say Non Permanent seat k liye ek election lad raha tha or Bharat ki jeet lagbhag pakki thi kyuki iss seat k liye bharat akela candidate tha iss group mai. New Delhi ki ummeedavari ko unanimously pichle saal june mein chin aur pakistan samet Asia Pacific group k 55 members nay endorse kiya tha.

Isse pahle, Bharat ko 1950-1951, 1967-1968, 1972-1973, 1977-1978, 1984-1985, 1991-1992 aur haal hi mein 2011-2012 k liye Security Council k non permanent member k roop mein chuna gaya tha. UN Security Council nay budhavar ko Assembly k 75th session k Presidentship k liye election karwaye, Security Council k 5 non permanent member aur Economic & Social council k members nay COVID-19 say related restrictions k karan yahan special voting arrangements k zariye voting kiya.

1) Kya samay aa gaya hai ki Indian Army khud k developed Main Battles tanks par nirbhar krey ?

Kya Indian Army, Indian Airforce k Tejas say inspire hokar apne Tanks k liye Tejas jesa program bana payegi ?

Ayiye jannne ki koshish krte hain….

Indian Army Indian armed forces mein akeli ek aise branch hai jo ab bhi Videsho sa Import kiye huwe hathiyaaron par dependent hai, Assault Rifles say lekar Main Battle Tanks tak, Indian Army nay bahut kam hathiyar khud k dvara develop kiya hai jabki Indian Air Force or Navy iss or jyada focus kar rahi hain.

Wahin hmare Army Generals ko Vedeshi Imorted Hathiyaron par apne baised nazariye say bahar nikalne ki jarurat hai.

Indian Air Force ko ek samay inhi wajho sa k liye Imported Air Force kaha jaata tha, ab ussi Indian Air Force k pass 3 Active Fighter Jet Programs hain jo agle 30 sal mein kam say kam 60% khud k developed Fighter Jets Fleet Airforce ko pradan karenge Jiski wajah say Indian Airforce ki ab Foreign countries par phle jesi dependency nahi rahi hai. Advanced Light Helicopters, Light Utility Helicopters, Indian Multi Role Helicopters, aur Light Combat Helicopter programs bhi yah ensure karenge ki helicopter fleet bhi agle ek dashak mein kafi hadd tak Khud k dvara, Bharat mai hi developed ho,

jabki Indian Army ko abhi bhi main battle tanks k liye atma-nirbaar banana hai,wahin locally developed arjun tainkon ka intajaar abhi bhi zari hai jbki order size sirf 114 tanks ka tha. Arjun Mk1 k fleet mein sirf 114 tank shamil hain aur ab ek sal k trails or testing k bad jyada improvements or technology k sath Upgraded Arjun Mk1A ko phir sa ek chote order size k sath production k liye clearance dia ja chuki hai.

Lekin Army apne requirements k according kam vajni halke Arjun Mk2 par bharosa kar rahi hai, lekin DRDO mein bahut se log iss bat par sure nahi hain ki Arjun Mk2 ka order 114 tank ya usse jyada ka hoga kyuki Indian Army filhal Russian T- 90, main battle tanks ko badi sankhaya mai purchase karna zari rakey huwe hai jabaki locally developed products k order sirf naam-matra k liye kiye ja rahe hai.

Arjun Main battle tanks k khilaf sena ki sabse badi shikaayat uska vajan aur uski keemat hai. Arjun Main Battle tanks T -90 tainkon ki tulana mein lagabhag 15 ton jyada bhari hain aur inki costing bhi lagbhag dugni hai, Bharat mai locally assembled T-90 tanks k comparison main. Arjun ek over weight tank nahi hai jo khud Army manti hai, sath hi yah duniya bhar mein kise bhi istemal kiye jane wale heavy weight tank k jitna hi vajni hai or ussi category mai ata hai,

Lekin iska istemal Indian Army sirf islie nahi karna chah rahi kyuki Army ab bhi medium weight tanks say Heavy weight tanks ki taraf transition nahi kar payi hai jabki kareeb 30sal phle Army na khud DRDO say Heavy weight tanks ka demand kiya tha.

Arjun tank k chote orders, iss tank k mahange hone ki main wajah hai kyonki DRDO mai chote order ki wajah say imported systems jaise power packs, electronics or transmission systems ko khud develop krne ka interest hi khatam ho jata hai, or DRDO aise chote orders mai apna time waste nahi karna chahti jabki Indian Army ko phle bhi kayi bar kam say kam 500 units k order dene k recommendations diye gye hain taki production costs ko kam kiya ja sake, iske bawjud aisa hona abhi baki hai.

Indian Army abhi bhi lagabhag 1700 puraane T -72 main battle tanks ko operate kar rahi hai, jinhen T -90 tanks k shaamil hone ke baad secondary roles main istemal kiya jar ha hai, lekin fir bhi long run mai inn tanks ko replace kiya jana jaruri hai.

Agar Modi Sarkar yah chahti hai ki Armed forces Locally developed hathiyaron ka istemal karein to unhe Locally Assembled imported weapons par rok lagane ki jarurat hai .Yah bahut mahatvapurn hai ki Indian Army k liye Next Generation main battle tanks, Indian designed aur Indian Manufactured ho naki Bharat mai assembled Russian Tanks, kyuki assembled hone say cheez fir bhi apni nahi videshi hi hogi.

2 ) Kya Nepali Pradhanmanti KP Oli ka avsarwad bana Bharat or Nepal k beech darar ki wajah ?

Nepal k Sansad nay ek Bill ko manjooree dete huwe, ek-tarfa roop say uttaraakhand k teen chetron ko Nepal mai shamil kar liya hai jisey sirf ek Avsarvad kaha ja sakta hai,. Nepal k PradhanaMantri KP OLi nay apne Nepal communist party k bheetar chal rahe Power Struggle say dhyaan hatane k liye kaalaPani, lipulekh aur limpiya-dhura ko jabardasti mudda banaya kyyuki purv pradhan-mantri pushp kamal dahal, jinhen prachand k naam say bhi jana jaata hai,… takhtapalat ki taiyari mai poori taqat lagaye huwe hain.

Party Prachand k angoothe k neeche hai jabki OLI sarkar chalate hain. Lekin Economy aur Corona mahamari dono k mismangement nay full mendate hone k baavjood sarakar ko unpopular bana diya hai. iske alava, yuvaon k virodh aur OLI k kharaab health nay prachand ko apni davedari or majboot krne ka paryaapt mauka de diya hai, bade bhai chin k sah par OLI nay unke khilaf Nepal mai badhte Anger or Protest ko rokane k liye Ultra Nationalism ki aag ko janbujh kr hawa di or Wahin Jaise hi Bharat k Defence Minister RaajNaath Singh nay Lipulekh - ManSarovar k liye ek nayi sadak kholne ka Elan kiya...Nepali PradhanMantri ko baithe bithaye ek mudda mil gaya, jiska intezar wo kar rahe tha.. Unki Map making exercise ko Chin k sah par Bharat ko janbujh kar POKE krne ungli krne k roop mai hi dekha ja sakta hai jabki khud Chin Ladakh seema par bhaarat k saath Stand-Off ki sthithi mein hai. Lekin iss tarah ki natakbazi say political stability ensure nahi ki ja sakti, Prachand ko pahle say hi OLI Sarkar say shikayat hai, jisme Covid -19 say ladane k liye ek ALL PARTY PANEL banane ki unki salah ko Seriously nahin liya gaya, ulte Bharat k sath Border dispute ko hawa dekar Nepal k liye ek Virodhi add kar diya hai, Jisne OLI k Foreign Policy par sawaliya nisan laga diya hai,

Wahin Dusri taraf COVID 19 k dauran Nepaal ki Humanitarian assistance or Nepal ki sahayata k liye bnayi gayi Transitional Oil Pipeline project nay Bharat ko kuch bhi nahi diya. Ulta Nepal Bharat par havi hone ki koshish mai hai..

Or sath hi Bharat ki Foreign office nay Kadi Bhasha mai saf kar diya hai ki, iss tarh ki Artificial Expansion tikaoo nahin hoti or kise kam ki nahi.

BJP k bheetar bhi is baat par soch vichaar chal raha hai ki Akhir Nepal ko lekar wo kya galti kar baithe ?

BJP k outspoken sansad subramanyam svaamee nay tveet kiya, “nepaal Indian Territory ko lene ki soch bhi kaise sakta hai ? Unke sentiments ko aise kya chot pahunchi hai ki wo Bharat say alag hona chahte hain ? kya yah hamari FAILURE nahin hai? Hume apni Foreign Policy ko RESET krne ki jarurat hai.

WAhin Jaha tak KP OLI ka sawal hai, vah apne WEIGHT say jyada zor ka MUKKA marna chah rahein hain……Unko yah yaad rakhana chahiye ki haathi ko aankh mein ungli karne ka RESULT kitna khatarnak ho sakta hai.

1) India is working on two key roads near the China border in eastern Ladakh — the site of a tense weeks-long border stand-off with its northern neighbour — to provide connectivity to an important forward area that the military calls Sub-Sector North (SSN), two senior officers familiar with the developments said on Monday. While the first is the strategic Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi (DS-DBO) road that provides connectivity to the country’s northern-most outpost, Daulat Beg Oldi, the second road being built from Sasoma to Saser La could eventually provide an alternative route to DBO near the Karakoram pass, said one of the two officers. The Sasoma-Saser La road axis is south-west of DBO. Both projects are being executed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), which is ferrying 11,815 workers to areas near the China border in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for building strategic roads, as first reported by Hindustan Times on May 31. India is not allowing the border confrontation with China to hinder strategic road projects in forward areas, including the Ladakh sector, where soldiers of the two nations are eyeball-to-eyeball at four locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), said the second officer cited above. The current Chinese troop build-up in the Galwan valley threatens the critical 255-km DS-DBO road (also known as the SSN road), and top experts and China watchers have argued that India should build an alternative road to DBO. The road from Sasoma to Saser La, at a height of almost 17,800 feet, is a tough project that falls under “Hardness Index-III”, the BRO’s top-most classification for hard projects, the second official added. Experts believe that the road can be extended to Brang Sa, Murgo and eventually DBO in the long term. BRO officials weren’t available for a comment. “There’s a 200% need to have an alternative road to DBO in Sub-Sector North. The DS-DBO road can be interdicted at several choke points by Chinese forces during hostilities. While the road from Sasoma to Saser La can connect with DBO, it will be an engineering challenge due to the terrain. It may require construction of a tunnel too,” said Lieutenant General BS Jaswal (retd), a former Northern Army commander. HT reported on May 27 that if the DS-DBO project is blocked, the Indian Army will be forced to use aerial supply lines and also build an arduous alternative route linking Sasoma to Murgo to DBO through the glaciated Saser La. Two years ago, the BRO said the Sasoma-Saser La road would be the world’s first motorable glaciated road.

2) Engineering and construction giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday said it has achieved a major milestone by manufacturing the 1,250 tonne single largest section of the world’s largest nuclear fusion reactor in France, and the section has been successfully placed into a reactor building there. Assembly tools of the 1,250-tonne cryostat were delivered during the lockdown by the heavy engineering arm of L&T to ensure the uninterrupted assembly of cryostat in reactor pit in southern France. The cryostat forms the vacuum-tight container surrounding the reactor vacuum vessel and the superconducting magnets and acts essentially as a very large refrigerator. India is among the seven elite countries funding the USD 20 billion International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) programme in Cadarache, France. This is one of the world’s largest research project that seeks to demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of fusion power. “L&T Heavy Engineering – manufactured 1250 MT Cryostat base, the single largest section of the world’s largest nuclear fusion reactor, was successfully lifted and placed into a reactor building in France recently, accomplishing a major milestone in the nuclear engineering world,” the company said in a statement. “The reactor base, the single largest and heaviest Tokamak component of the world’s largest stainless-steel, high-vacuum, pressure chamber cryostat, will eventually contain the rest of the reactor,” it said. Bernard Bigot, Director-General, ITER organization said, We thank L&T for the timely deliveries, in the current difficult circumstances, of the cryostat base alignment tool & shims which are critical to install cryostat base, as brilliantly manufactured by L&T since 2015.” This installation into the ITER Tokamak building is a significant activity for other downstream activities to achieve the mission for a first plasma as soon as possible by the end of 2025, he said. “This could have been possible, amidst COVID-19 lockdown period, only due to the extraordinary dedicated efforts of L&T team and invaluable support of the Indian government authorities. L&T has always been a trusted partner in meeting the goals of ITER,? he added.

1) Bhartiya TWIN ENGINE Fighter Jets ki kya hogi Khasiyat ? Kya DRDO isme Bhartiya IUCAV-UHF20 Engine ka karega istemal ? ya BHARAT abhi bhi videshi injano par rahega nirbhar ?

bhaarat bhaaratiya nausena k liye ek 25 ton twin engine deck based fighter jet (TEDBF) develop karne k raah par hai jo General Electric dvaara manufactured do, F414-GE-INS6 afterburning turbofan engines dvara operate hoga or yah 58kn ka dry thrust aur 98 kn ka wet thrust generate karega, jo iss tarah k twin engine wale aircrafts ki comparision mai isko unse behtar bana dega kyuki iska THRUST to Weight ratio TWR bakiyo sa kahi behtar hoga.

Iske alawa Rafale M aur mig -29k hi sirf aise do, twin-engine fighter jets hain jo taiyaar hone par TWIN ENGINE FIGHTER JETS k samaan hi honge. Rafale M, M-88 engine dvaara operate hotey hain jo 50kn ka dry thrust aur 75kn ka vet thrust generate kartey hain, jabki mig-29k, rd-33mk "sea wasp" engine dvaara operate hotey hain, jisme 50kn ka dry thrust aur 88 kn ka wet thrust generate krne ki capacity hai.

bhaarateey nausena mig -29K ko apne AirCraft Carriers sa operate karti hai, aur mig -29k ka THURST TO WEIGHT TWR ratio , FULL FUEL LOAD aur 4 Air to Air Missiles k sath 0.80 hai. Wahi Rafale mai FULL FUEL LOAD or 4 Air to Air missiles k sath TWR ratio 0.98 ha jo MIG 29k say thoda behtar hai.

RAFALE M ko apne halke vajan aur halke engine ki wajah sa jyada advantage milta hai, jiski vajah say mig -29k ki tulna mein iska twr ratio thoda behtar hai, lekin bhaarateey nausena, pahle hi yah demonstrate kar chuki hai ki mig -29k, 5.5 ton k FULL LOAD k saath ins vikramaaditya par utar sakata hai

Wahin Empty weight 10.5 ton k Twin Engine Deck based fighter jets ka twr ratio FULL FUEL LOAD k saath aur 4 Air to Air missiles k sath 1.10 say 1.15 k aasapaas ho sakta hai. aur halke Engine aur f-414 jaise HIGH SPEED vaale engine, isko one of the best fighter jet banatein hain.

yadi AERONAUTICAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, TWIN ENGINE FIGHTER JETS k empty weight ko 10.5 ton k aasapaas manage karne mai kamyab ho jati hai, to iske liye Bharat ko fr Ameriki company General Electrics k f-414 engine ki requirement nahi rahegi, drdo nay IUCAV-UHF20 Engine ko develop karne k kam ko shuru kar diya hai jo KAVERI Class Engine ka advanced version hai, jisme 52 kn ka dry thrust hoga. IUCAV-UHF20 Engine mein afterburner module or propelling nozzles nahin hai jo Ameriki General Electrics k F-414 Engines mai lagey hote hain, Agar DRDO is Module ko apne KAVERI ENGINE mai jod deti hai tab yah Bhartiya Engine 81.0kn say lekar 85kn wet thrust generate karega, jo TWIN ENGINE fighter jets ko operate karne k liye kafi hoga. Ek or important factor hai ki, iska Engine 1 ton say bhi kam weight ka hai jo 2030 tak PRODUCTION mein aney k liye ready hai, tested hai, or certified bhi hai.

2) Kya Nepal, Bharat k sath kharab ho rahe risto ki keemat chukane ko hai taiyyar ?

nepal k sath lipulekh seema par bhaarat ka political stand kaayam hai. nepal ki parliament iss chetra ko Nepal mai shaamil karne k liye ek political amendment paarit kar chuki hai jisme iss controversial map ko aupcharik kar diya gya hai, jispr bhaarat apna daava kar raha hai aur isse bharat ka hissa manta hai.

nepaal ki iss tarah ki harqat, Nepal mai majaboot hoti bhartiya virodhi nationalism k saath joda ja raha hai.

Or iss kalah ki jad mein ek saral savaal bhi hai -

bhaarat aur nepaal ka "vishesh sambandh" raha hai. Yahi karan hai ki, bhaarat aur nepaal khuli seemayein saajha karate hain; bhaarat nepaaliyon ko bina restrictions k bhaarat mein kaam karane ki izazat deta hai; aur nepaali, bhaaratiya sena ko bhi serve karte aye hain, badale mein, nepaal nay, apanee ghareloo raajaneeti mein bhaarat ke liye ek bhoomika sveekaar ki hai, aur iske sath sath Nepal, Bharat k security interests k liye bhi sensitive raha hai.

Lekin Ab Nepal mai Ultra Nationalism rise par hai or nepal ki new generation ka bharat k sath phle jaisa emotional bond raha nahi hai, matalab saaf hai, kaathmandu ab sambandhon ko reset karna chahta hai. jabaki inn risto say bhaarat ko fayda bhi hua hai, Lekin iss reset ka Nepal ko Cost bhi chukana padega.

yah reset Bharat or Nepal k beech HARD FENCED borders k roop mai ho sakta hai; iska matalab bhaarat mein kaam karne par nepaaliyon par pratibandh ho sakata hai; isaka matlab nepaal k vikaas k liye Bharat dvara diye ja rahe bilateral support mai kami ho sakti hai. aur yah Nepak k Tarai wale ilako or Nepal k dakshinee maidaanon se political resistance ka kaaran bhi ban sakata hai.

kya kathamandu iss tarh k cost k liye taiyaar hai agar usko chin ki taraf jhukne ka irada hai, full autonomy wali rajneeti karni hai jisme bharat ka koi role na ho, or ultra nationalism pr focus karna hai jisme bharat k khilaf rajneeti karni ho? To inn sab cheezo ka cost to Nepal ko chuka hi padega, Bharat or Nepal ka yah special relation agar kamzor padta hai to isse Dono desho ko nuksan to hoga lekin Nepal ko isse jyada nuksan hoga.

Jisme free ki medical assistance, free k medical kits, free k developments funds, free visa, open borders or free mai bharat mai ghusne or free mai bharat mai kam karne ki azadi nahi hogi. kya Nepal iss tarak k bhari nuksan ko jhelne k liye taiyyar hai ?

This video discusses on global alliance against china : Lawmakers from 8 powerful nations have formed an alliance to counter China, calling it a big threat to the global trade, security and human rights.

The new Inter-Parliamentary Alliance has been formed by senior lawmakers from eight democracies - US, Germany, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, Sweden, Norway as well as members of the European Parliament - to counter-balance China’s growing global ambitions.

These senior lawmakers from eight democracies believe that China’s growing influence poses a threat to global trade, security, and human rights.

KYA PAKISTAN K PARMANU HATHIYARON NA WAQAI PAKISTAN KO AJAY BANA DIYA HAI ?

Pakistan k safal paramanu pareekshanon k 22 veen varshagaanth par, Pakistan ki National Assembly mein Opposition k neta Shahbaz Shareef nay kaha ki "28 May ko hamesha us din ke roop mein yaad kiya jaega jab pakistan k Defence ko Ajay banaya gaya tha.

Parmanu shakti kise bhi desh k liye Garv ki bat hai lekin parmanu hathiyaron nay vastav mein kya pakistan ko ajay bana diya hai jabki Pakistan mai atankwadi sangathano ki koi kami nahi hai or Pakistan k hi paida kiye atankavadi kise bhi samay khud unpar hi hamala kar sakate hain, to kya aise tanav say bhari situation mai khud ko Ajay samjh lene ki baat kya waqai sachai say mail khati ahi ? Advanced technology aur hazar koshisho k bawjud, pakistani sena abhi bhi Extremist elements ko khatm karne k liye struggle kar rahi hai.

Ajay banane ka ek tareeka hai ki koi dushman hi nahin ho. Agar koi internal ya external khatara nahin hain, to koi dushman nahin hain. Agar apke desh ka koi dushman nahin hai, to kise bhi tarh k ladie jhagde or jung ki jarurat hi nahi hai. Lekin Pakistan jaise desh mai jaha itni jyada tensions hain, Baloch, Pashtun, Siya Sunni Ahmadi, Mohazir, Kashmiri sabhi Pakistan sa Azadi chahte hain, Alag mulq chahte hain, or isme abhi meine Pakistani Hindu, Sikh or Isaiyo ka naam tak nahi liya hai, Jaha itni jyada problems ho, fir kya Invincibility Ajay hone k lakshya ko achieve kiya ja sakta hai ?

Hinsak Atankwad ek Samajik Problem hai jo Pakistan nay khud janm diya tha, or iss Hinsak atankwad ki jad hai, dusre dhramo sa nafrat, or nafrat waha hoti hai jaha Insan k andar shanti nahi hoti, or jab tak yeh shanti nahi hogi, yeh atnakwad bhi khtam nahi hoga.

Iss nafrat ko Jinnah nay janam diya, 1947 mai 2 Nation Theory k naam par Bharat ko divide karke Pakistan banwaya , Iss nafrat ki shuruwat phle Hindu Muslim ka naam par Pakistan nay start ki, jo ab bhi Pakistan mai chalu hai, Non muslims ki jindagi kise nark sa kam nahi hai Pakistan mai…

Or fr issi 2 Nation Theory ki Nafrat, Religion sa hote huwe Basha or language tak ayi jo 1971 mai Bangladeshi Musalman or Punjabi musalman k beech jung ka karan bani..

Or issi 2 Nation Theory k alag alag tributaries hain Punjabi Non Punjabi, Siya Sunni, Punajbi or Baloch, Pashtun, Mohazir k beechki deewar, Urdu speaking or Punjabi…

Or yhi nafrat fr Ahmadiyo ko musalman manne sa inkar karti hai….. unko jeene ka haq ni deti, apne dharam ko practice krne ki azadi nahi deti…Baloch Pashtun or Mohazir Musalman par zulm ka karan banti hai…

Jaha iss tarah k haalat ho, kya wo desh Invisible ho sakta hai ?

Kya aise desh ko kise bahri Dushman ki jarurat hai ?

Ya wo khud hi khud ko harane k liye kafi hai ?

Aisa desh agar Nuclear power k dum par agar khud ko Ajay invincible smjhe to isko bewkufi hi khenge..

Agar Pakistan ko waqai Invinsible banna hai to yeh Religious Extremism, jo usne paida kiya hai usko khtam karna hoga..

Jaha ek dharam ko dusre dharm ki izzat karna seekhna hoga.

Jaha sabhi language or culture ki izzat karna seekhana hoga..

Jaha Hindu Sikh isaiyo pr sirf isliye zulm hota ho kyuki wo muslim nahi hain,,, unka qatal rape conversion jayaz smjha jata ho… unko blasphemy law mai fansaya jata ho kyuki wo islam follow nahi krte …Agar ek aise jagh jaha ek Bodh Statue pr sirf isslie khalikh pot di jati hai kyuki wo Islamic nahi… us bodh structure ko islie tod diya jata hai kyuki wo Islamic nahi .. Mandir Gurudwara Church ko islie nuksan pahuchaya jata ho kyuki wo Islamic nahi….to aisa desh kabhi bhi Invisible nahi ho sakta..

Kyuki Aaaj wo Hindu Sikh Isaiyo ko maar rahe hain, unke ghar jala rhe hain…Mandir Gurudwara Girjaghar tod rahe hain…bodh statue par kaalikh pot rahe hain fr jab non muslims khatam ho jyenge to aise log kya shant baith payenge ?

Jawab hai nahi.. fr ek musalman dusre musalman ko marega…. Siya Sunni .. Punjabi Pashtun.. hazar tareeke hain ek ashant maan k pas dusre ko nuksan pahucahne k liye…

Or aisey haalat Pakistan mai start ho b chuke hain…

Dusre ko nuksan pahuchane ki pravriti ko jb tak band nahi kiya jyega, jab tak unko shanti sa sabhi dharmo k sath milkar jeena nahi seekhaya jyega.

Or yah peace shanti aise achanak nahi ati,,,,

Jis tarh sa Pakistan na masoom insano ko isalm k naam par radicalise kiya … thik use tarh sa unko deradicalize karna hoga… detoxify karna hoga … tab jakar insan k andar ka zeher khatam hoga…

Or jab yeh zeher nafrat, khatam hoga… tabhi ek insan dusre insan ko sirf insan smjh kar usko barabari ka darza de payega..

Khud ko or dusro ko barabar smjh payega.

Tabhi Invisibility ayegi…

Invinsibility k liye Parmanu ki jarurat nahi…

Aise insano ki jarurat hai jo INSAN ho…Hindu or musalman na ho..

Kyuki agar wo insan na huwe to fr wo AFRIDI jaise honge jo HINDU sa sirf isliye nafrat krenge kyuki wo QALMA nahi padhta,,,,, Puja Or Aarti karta hai….or Aise iNSAN khud mai Parmanu bomb hain…jo apne hi desh ko barbad krne k liye kafi hain…

Or aise insano k hote, INVISIBILITY kabhi nahi aa sakti…

Invinsibility ati hai… jab apke desh k pas aisa Human Resource ho jo desh or duniya k liye kuch contribute kar sake…

Naki sirf duniya sa CHANDE leta ho…. Madad leta ho….or Duniya ko sirf ATANKWAD deta ho… or uske alawa koi contribution na deta ho…

Jo desh na science na space, na engineering medical field mai koi contribution deta ho,,, na research field mai koi contribution ho…na koi product hi manufacture krta ho, ek sui tak k liye jo desh dusre mulqko pr depend karta ho…

Aisa desh invisible kaise ho sakta hai ?

Jis desh ka PM UAE, Saudi Arabia, America or China sa bheekh mangta ho…Imf k agey katora lekar khada rahta ho….Kya aisa desh invisible ho sakta hai?

Jis desh k logo mai identity cricis ho… unko yahi nahi pata ho ki unke purvaz Hindustani tha ya Afghani tha ya Arbi tha, Jinka Surname Arbi or Afghani ho lekin bolte wo Hindustani ho…….jis desh ki National Language Hindustan k Uttar Pradesh sa girwi li gayi ho, Culture food Hindustani ho, History Hindustani ho, kapde adhe Hindustani adhe afghani adhe rabi ho….jis desh ka religion b udhar liya gya ho…khud ka na ho…jo desh bana bhi Hindustan Afghanistan or Iran ki zameen k tukdo par ho….kya wo desh invinsible ho sakta hai ?

Jis desh k log, jis desh Bharat sa nafrat krte ho….ussi desh bharat k medical visa par ilaz krwane pr depend krte ho, ussi desh ki dawaiyo or injection par jeete ho…. Hindu sa nafrat krte ho …lekin….hindustani doctor sa ilaz krwane par mazbur ho… Hindustan music … drama or Bollywood movies dekhte ho.

Jaha 90% hissa usse azadi mang raha ho…Balochhistan, Pakhtunistan, Sindhustan bnane k liye freedom movement chal rahi ho…kya aisa desh khud ko invisible kah sakta hai ?

Jis desh ka nuclear program bhi khud ka nahi ho… churaya hua ho…kya aise churaye huwe nuclear takneek rakhne wale desh ko INVINsible kahna bhi lazmi hai ?

Apko kya lagta hai …Kya iss churaye huwe Nuclear Takneek nay Pakistan ko INVINSIBLE bana diya hai ? comment k zariye aap bhi apni raye, share kar skte hain…apni baat rakh skte hain.

Is it really possible for India to Boycott Chinese Products completely ?

Prime Minister Modi in his address to Nation on May 12, 2020, started 'vocal for local' campaign. He urged the citizens of India to buy and promote local goods and brands. Prime Minister further stated that the global brands were once local but when people started supporting them they became global.

Prime Minister's vocal for local vision was to make India self-reliant. This has led the people of the country to boycott Chinese goods and services, but the question is is it really possible? Let's find out in the article below.

It is known that India and China are the two fastest-growing economies in the world and India is one of the largest importers of Chinese goods and services in the world.

The trade deficit between India and China is the largest among the major trading partners. It is interesting to note that India imports nearly seven times more from China than it exports to it. India imports goods more than $50 billion from China and exports goods worth $2.5 billion to China.

It is a known fact that Chinese products are much cheaper than their Indian counterparts. Apart from this, the Chinese government also provides subsidies to its exporters. India spends nearly about 9% on transportation, energy, etc. but this cost is nullified by import duties imposed by India on China. To avoid import duties, many Chinese firms use trans-shipment routes-- shipping goods to Bhutan and then to India.

Can India really boycott Chinese products?

1- India imports many raw materials as well as finished products such as steel, minerals, etc. from China. When it comes to boycotting imports from China, it can only be done in the case of finished goods but the imports of raw materials from China cannot be stopped.

2- India also imports consumer durables such as electrical devices, mobile phones, cars, etc.; medicinal drugs such as leprosy medications, antibiotics, etc. from China. Also, the Chinese smartphone market accounts for $8 billion of India's smartphones market (Lenovo, Oppo, Vivo, etc.). If India plans to boycott Chinese products, then the GDP of India will contract drastically.

3- After the launch of 'Make in India' campaign by Prime Minister Modi, many Chinese firms have installed their units in India, which has employed hundreds of thousands of workers in India. If India boycotts Chinese products then these companies may face pressure from Chinese Officials to stop their production in India, which may leave hundreds of workers unemployed.

4- As mentioned above, India imports nearly seven times more from China than it exports. If India plans to boycott Chinese products than finding a substitute which can match the cost and availability is nearly impossible. Thus, the GDP of India may contract.

5- It is interesting to note that almost every product that we use, has a bit of China in it. The smartphones, laptops, air conditioners, etc. that we use in our daily life has some parts manufactured in China.

We must understand that the current process of manufacturing is interconnected. For instance, a phone is manufactured with the help of Chinese labours and land, has investment from a different country say the US, has an innovation from Japan and could end up having Made in India apps. Each product has the same process when it comes to labour, investment, innovation, etc. Thus, it can be concluded that each nation can't be segregated and neither its good can be boycotted.

Many countries in the world started boycotting products from different countries but failed due to the complex manufacturing process. A few of them are listed below:

1- In 1930, China tried boycotting all the Japenese products to protest against Japenese colonization but failed.

2- In 2003, the US attempted to boycott French goods to protest against France's refusal over sending troops to Iraq post 9/11 but failed again.

So is there any alternative?

Recently, Sonam Wangchuk answered many questions on boycotting Chinese products. He stated that Customer is the King. This means that consumers must stop using Chinese products. He gave a mantra to boycott made in China software in a week, hardware in a year, finished and non-essential products in a year and essential products, raw materials, etc. in coming years in a systematic way.

We can also implement an import-substitution method in India to boycott Chinese products. This means that the products we import from China could be manufactured in India, but this is impossible in the short run.

The Government of India must lower the rates at which the loans are issued to the Indian companies, just like China. In addition to this, the government must provide infrastructure, services, etc. to prepare Indian companies to compete with China. India can boycott Made in China products but in a systematic and planned way as stated by Sonam Wangchuck.

There have been comments recently on the MMRCA 2.0 acquisition program from the IAF top brass in light of changing economic calculations due to the coronavirus. It is worthwhile revisiting the contending aircraft in this contest, and its most noticeable absentee, the Lockheed Martin F-35. The F-35 is the only fighter jet available for purchase that is 5th generation and features stealth. This must be seen in the context of the standoff between India and China, which continues to escalate across several points across the Line of Actual Control ( LAC). It is becoming apparent that, whatever aircraft gets “down-selected” in this contest, will have to provide answers for its most probable high threat scenario. The MMRCA 2.0contest has to produce an aircraft with capabilities relevant to this theatre. It must be capable of penetrating Chinese airspace from a high altitude. Given that China now fields the Russian S-400, the MMRCA aircraft must have stealth capabilities to evade advanced radars. The limited airfields that India has in the north and northeast India are vulnerable to a pre-emptive Chinese missile barrage. To mitigate the risk of loss of most airfields, the aircraft must have vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities enabling it to take off from short or damaged runways. In addition to its 5th generation stealth features, the F-35 also has a Vertical Take-Off and Landing ( VTOL) version, is capable of command and control functions and has an ISR platform which relays targeting information to the pilot. The F-35 has the best sensor fusion of any aircraft. It is a veritable flying computer with a top speed of Mach 1.6 and a combat range of 670 miles. F-35 can provide a leading-edge component to the Air Force and Navy. Its stealth capability will create a major deterrence for China (and Pakistan) from threatening India either conventionally or sub-conventionally.In the event of a conflict with China, Indian airstrips will be the primary target to disable the IAF. The F-35B can overcome this threat by allowing VTOL operations. The F-35B can form a multi-task aerial asset that can act as a force multiplier for the IAF and Indian Navy. For the Airforce, the F-35 can fly in contested India-China border airspace and provide targeting to 4th generation IAF assets and surface-to-surface missile batteries for targeting. India is likely to exclusively fight on its country borders and the nearshore in the Indian Ocean. A mix of the Airforce and Naval variants of the F-35 will best suit its needs. The F-35’s VTOL capabilities will enable the Indian Navy to convert its projected Landing Helicopter Docks (LHD’s) into Aircraft carriers. This will practically double the number of aircraft carriers it can field in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). With its 1,239 km combat radius on internal fuel, the F-35 will be able to choke the pressure points for China in the Malacca straits as well as the energy supply lines for both China and Pakistan in the Persian Gulf. It will also give flexibility to the IN to reinforce the IAF as the tactical nature of war changes within the timeframe of limited conflict. The Balakot operation, for the first time, lowered the threshold for an Indian air-to-ground response to a terrorist attack. The F-35 will reduce the risk for the IAF going into another such operation. With its stealth, it will allow the IAF to take out anti-aircraft assets both from within the neighbor’s airspace and at standoff ranges. Pakistan will be dissuaded from pursuing sub-conventional misadventures within Indian borders. Indian AMCA program will produce a stealth fighter as soon as 2030, it is a valid question whether India can and should afford two stealth platforms after 2030. Currently, only America and China do so and both are 10+ trillion-dollar economies. F 35 will create peace & allow Indian economy to grow under a defensive umbrella. With a large enough order, India can join the F-35 global supply chain, albeit late.

1) This video brings in jawaharlal nehru history : When Nehru rejected Pakistan’s offer of ‘joint defence’ pact against China.

The armies of India and China are continuing their standoff along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. One country has been watching the tension from the sidelines with anticipation: Pakistan, which describes China as its “all-weather ally”. While Pakistan’s government has made little noise on the Ladakh standoff, on social media, Pakistani voices have been taunting India. Sixty years, Pakistan’s perception of China’s role in the region was very different. In the 1950s, Pakistan was an ally of the US and offered bases in the country for US spy flights into the Soviet Union. China even claimed parts of Hunza and Gilgit, which lie in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as its territory. Pakistan’s first military ruler, field marshal Ayub Khan who seized power in a coup in 1958, was wary of expansionism by Communist China. One of the measures he suggested to contain this would sound improbable today: A joint defence agreement with India.

2) India is continuing beefing up infrastructure for better connectivity to the Line of Actual Control with China, even as troops from both countries are locked in a standoff in Ladakh following China objecting to Indian road construction activities in the region. A major “milestone” has been achieved in the construction of a strategic tunnel in Uttarakhand that will provide faster mobility to troops and equipment to the border with China. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Tuesday said that it has achieved a breakthrough and a “perfect” linkup of the construction teams of the north and south portals of the Chamba tunnel. The tunnel will be opened for traffic by October this year, almost three months before its scheduled date of completion. Located below the densely populated Chamba town on the Rishikesh-Dharasu road, the tunnel is part of the Char Dham Pariyojana, a project worth about Rs 12,000 crore to improve and develop 889 km of national highways to provide all-weather connectivity to the four holy places in Uttarakhand- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The project will also provide better connectivity to troops to the Line of Actual Control. By using the tunnel, troops, artillery guns and vehicles will be able to quickly reach important places along the border with China such as the Nelong Valley, officials said on the condition of anonymity. The tunnel is on the road which leads to Bhaironghati from Dharasu and then to Nelong Valley. This will ensure troops can easily move from depth areas to forward areas.

Plebiscite drama: India made the plebiscite offer for settling the Kashmir situation in 1947 and again in 1948 and when the U.N. Commission suggested plebiscite, India accepted the proposal, the offer was repeated in 1951 and even in 1953 but Despite a plethora of statements of Pakistani leaders to the contrary, acceptance of plebiscite by its government was insincere since they continued to fight over terms and conditions of the plebiscite and avoided immediate Plebiscite as demanded by India with UN. UN Records also show that It was Pakistan which was coming up with unwanted demands while both UN and India were eager to settle the issue as soon as possible but even due to trivial issue there was the fight over who will be ” Plebiscite Administrator” as Pakistan wanted an American while UN and India wanted someone who could be Neutral and had suggested President of the International Red Cross which was rejected. For 9 Years, Yes for 9 Years. UN, India, and Pakistan had regular meetings and talks for Plebiscite in Kashmir and as per UN Records India had accepted many of the suggestions put out by the UNSC even when it was not favoring India but Pakistan fought with UN and India almost on all points conceding little or nothing to carry out Plebiscite and showed no urgency at all. Jinnah and Plebiscite drama: Pakistan raiders and troops had indulged in loot, arson, rape, and murder in the State and with Scores of villages and towns destroyed and hundreds of thousands of people uprooted and a large number of women abducted and sold in Gujrat, a town in West Pakistan, and North-West Frontier Province. These were hardly the ways of winning the votes and Jinnah knew that delays will only help them heal the wound which they had inflicted and turned the tides for them in Plebiscite, so delay tactics were used to prevent immediate Plebiscite and instead Jinnah wanted Kashmir’s on his side first and then also created propaganda at the local level to show that it was India which was not ready. Shaikh Abdullah: Jinnah did not like the plebiscite at all because he was convinced that its result would be determined by Shaikh Abdullah who he saw as a more popular leader for Kashmiris then himself. When Jinnah died in 1948, Pakistanis were convinced that little vote Jinnah could have got them was also gone and Kashmiris could prefer local Kashmiri Shaikh Abdullah over them. Pakistan was also scared of Shaikh Abdullah who wanted to abide by the sovereign will of a free people on the question of free association with either of the Dominions. Abdullah favored independent Kashmir over being asked to choose between India or Pakistan. Pakistan feared that immediate Plebiscite could be heavily influenced by Shaikh Abdullah and if India had agreed to give semi-autonomy to the whole of Kashmir then Plebiscite could be favorable to India and it could have lost territories it had captured in the raids to India. Pakistan Military: As per agreed United Nations Security Council resolution on Kashmir, Pakistan was supposed to completely withdraw its forces from the region which it had captured from the Princely state of Jammu and Kashmir and hand over it to UN forces but while it kept engaging with India and UN on Plebiscite, Pakistan Military was reinforcing the region with more troops and infrastructure which suggested that Plebiscite drama was done so has to give Pakistan Military chance to improve its defensive position in the region and keep possession of the areas even if Plebiscite favored India. Religious fanaticism in plebiscite: While Pakistan was interested in the land but not really in accepting Non-Muslims as its citizens and it was confirmed by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan while Speaking in the Security Council on 18 February 1957 that Pakistan was after not a peaceful plebiscite but a religious holocaust as it continued to provoke Kashmiris on the Indian side to get rid of Non-Muslims in the region which was against UN and India accepted obligation and UN didn’t want to have plebiscite when there was Law and order issue in this areas. 1965 War: In 1960, Pakistan changed its tune. President Ayub Khan and Foreign Minister Manzur Qadir began to refer to methods other than a plebiscite. 1961, Pakistan Foreign Minister, Manzur Qadir, stated Pakistan was willing to consider fresh proposals for the solution of the Kashmir problem. After the 1962 Indo-China War, Pakistan started giving serious thought to other methods and started doing the groundwork to arm its Army to take care of Kashmir dispute with India militarily. Pakistan Military and Pakistan leaders wanted to attack only in one front that was Kashmir and concentrated most of the attacks on Kashmir in 1965 war since it was only this areas which were disputed and also to show the world that it doing it for people of Kashmir, But when India open second front in other sectors, plan soon backfired and War ended with no gain in territories for both countries. Conclusion: The leaders of Pakistan in and outside the Council have made much of the offers of plebiscite made by Nehru and often argue that India wriggled out of its commitment to hold a plebiscite because of its fear that Kashmir would not vote for India. If Pakistan was so serious about a plebiscite, it would have taken advantage of numerous opportunities and could have not spent almost a decade only in negotiation with India on plebiscite if it thought that Kashmiri could back them while voting. even if we assume that plebiscite conditions were favorable to India which was not then why they were dragging their feet if they had back of people of Kashmir as they always claim even today. Muslim majority Kashmir could have given them votes and conditions of plebiscite won’t even have mattered Instead, Pakistan dragged its feet and seemed to be content with accusations of “intransigence” against India, when all that it needed to do was to pull its troops out of the State. A plebiscite would have become inevitable as the basic condition stipulated and agreed to by the parties would have been fulfilled. Having failed in this, Pakistan embarked on the propagandist and futile course of either resisting or condemning democratic changes in Jammu and Kashmir resulting from people’s aspirations, which were both inescapable and irresistible.

1) This video talks on india nepal conflict due to controversial nepali map. india vs nepal border : Akhir Kalapani Lipulekh kiska hai ? Lets try to find out. The Nepal government decided on Monday to publish new maps showing Lipulekh and Kalapani, the subject of disputes with India, as part of Nepalese territory amid an escalating border row between the two countries.

Nepal’s foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali tweeted in Nepali that the council of ministers had decided to publish a new map of the country showing the seven provinces, 77 districts and 753 local administrative divisions, including “Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani”.

There was no immediate response from Indian officials. The external affairs ministry has already said Lipulekh, at the centre of a border row over the construction of a road to the border with China, is “completely within the territory of India”.

Nepal has also been irked by Indian Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane’s remarks last week that Nepal’s protest against the border road was at the behest of “someone else” – a veiled reference to China. The Indian Army chief is also the honorary chief of the Nepal Army.

Monday’s development came barely a day after Gyawali thanked the Indian government for providing medical logistics and kits for 30,000 tests as part of cooperation to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kathmandu has contending the new road “passes through Nepali territory” and the government summoned the Indian envoy last week to lodge a protest. The border row erupted months after Nepal was irked by the depiction of Kalapani as part of Uttarakhand in new Indian maps showing the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

India has said both sides can resolve such boundary issues through diplomatic dialogue, though such talks would be held after they have dealt with the Covid-19 crisis.

2) Nepal, the landlocked Himalayan country supposed to play the role of a buffer zone between two Asian giants- India and China, is fast reducing itself into Beijing’s Client State seriously jeopardising the balance of power in the region.

Over the recent past, the ruling Nepal Communist Party has been playing down some of the most serious transgressions into the country from Beijing, while sparring with India over trivial and imagined Kalapani territorial dispute, holding little significance for Kathmandu but having strategic repercussions on the Sino-India border equations.

The latest transgression from China comes in the form of Beijing’s attempt to alter the position of the highest peak in the world- Mt. Everest by highlighting its Tibetan side and completely downplaying the more popular Nepali side of the highest peak in the world.

China’s State media outlet China Global Television Network, tweeted, “An extraordinary sun halo was spotted Friday in the skies over Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak located in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.”

3) Indian and Chinese troops have pitched tents along the undemarcated “Line of Perception” in Galwan Valley near Aksai Chin, sources in the defence ministry said, the build-up coming amid heightened tension in the eastern Ladakh sector over New Delhi’s move to construct a road. An army official said the road project — the latest flashpoint between the two sides in this sector — was well within Indian territory. The sources said both armies have been holding up banners and advising the other over loudspeakers to vacate the space.“Lines of Perception” are notional boundaries that troops of neighbouring countries restrict themselves to while patrolling border areas. “The situation is very tense and the tension is simmering in Galwan Valley and other pockets in the area along the undemarcated and disputed common boundaries between the two countries. Both sides have pitched tents amidst a massive troop build-up,” a ministry official said. The official said the road project was behind the May 5 cross-border clash between the two sides, when Indian and Chinese soldiers had come to blows and hurled stones at each other near the Pangong Lake in Ladakh. China controls two-thirds of the lake. A recent road project India had inaugurated close to its tri-junction with Nepal and China has already tuned into a diplomatic row.

1) Story of Hindus of Pakistan, Even amid the coronavirus crisis, Fir bhi pakistan me hindu ki halat bure hi hain. Even pakistan me hindu ladkiyo ki halat bhi buri hai. The Hindu community in Pakistan continues to face the extremist ire of Pakistani populace. The latest being an unprecedented attack on the minority community’s right to practice its faith, in the country’s impoverished hinterland in Sindh province.

A video went viral on social media, which shows the members of minority Bheel community protesting against their forced conversion to Islam in Hala district, Matiari, Sindh.

This is brutal, "Bheel"community in Matiari, #Sindh is beaten, women & children tortured and houses burnt down.

Is Riyasat-e-Madina heading towards civil war?

Everyday Barbarism & brutalities of Hindus has become a norm in many parts of Pakistan.

2) pakistan terror factory again planning 9/11 type terrorist attack in west countries. Afghanistan's former spy chief has warned that the Pakistan-backed Haqqani network (HQN) is helping banned Islamist terror group al-Qaeda to plan another terror attack against America.

In a series of tweets posted on Sunday, the former director of Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security (NDS), Rahmatullah Nabil revealed that al-Qaeda continues to be backed by the HQN based in Pakistan.

"If state sponsors of terrorism in the region are not stopped we will see another 9/11-style attack in future. Al-Qaeda's al-Zawahiri, Abu Muhammad Al Masri and Saif ul Adel are still planning attacks in the West with the backing of the HQN which is based in Pakistan," he tweeted.

3) The government’s move to open the space sector to private players is aimed at long-time technological, economic and industrial gains, and the proposal has been pending decision and action for some time now. A committee headed by eminent aerospace scientist Dr A. Sivathanu Pillai had proposed opening up the space sector to private players. It report was submitted to the ISRO two years ago. The report had suggested that private players can be brought into launch and satellite building in a gradual manner. Already several private players are building small and micro satellites. Currently, the ISRO is undertaking only two or three major launches a year using the workhorse PSLV. This is too few considering the potential that is there with the Indian space sector. The private sector can be encouraged initially to use ISRO facilities for launch, and then assisted to build their own launch facilities, pointed out Pillai. India would then be able to undertake 12 to 15 launches or more a year.

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir POK & Gilgit Baltistan historically belonged to the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Soon after the partition of India in 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession, thereby acceding to the Indian Union. Hence, POK is legitimately an inherent part of India. This territory has been under Pakistan’s unlawful control ever since the Pakistan Army orchestrated the tribal invasion of the territory in October 1947.

POK comprises the so-called Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan (earlier named as Northern Areas) and has remained an amorphous entity for six decades now. The Trans Karakoram Tract, comprising Shaksgam from Baltistan and Raskam from Gilgit, which Pakistan ceded to China in 1963, is also a part of POK. China promised to assist Pakistan in building the Karakoram Highway as a payoff.

As a case for future scenario building, POK is immensely significant. POK’s strategic geographic location has consistently been “leveraged” by Pakistan to fulfil its “strategic and economic objectives”. POK shares its borders with several countries – the Punjab and NWFP provinces in Pakistan to the west, the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan in the north-west, Xinjiang province of the People’s Republic of China to the north and India’s Jammu and Kashmir to the east.

For strategic point of view Pok & Gilgit Baltistan is very much important for both India & Afghanistan. Because through this route there is no need of long route of Chabahar Port of Iran, Air route & Pakistan land route would no longer be required if India captures Pok & Gilgit again.

Trade through central Asia would become much easier for India and evn Afghanistan would prefer shorter route for trade development.

India to capture Pok & Gilgit Baltistan in future will be a reality or not, Lets try to understand through this video.

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