Vuélvete ilimitado con Magzter GOLD

Vuélvete ilimitado con Magzter GOLD

Obtenga acceso ilimitado a más de 9000 revistas, periódicos e historias Premium por solo

$149.99
 
$74.99/Año

Intentar ORO - Gratis

'Qinetiq Could Test And Evaluate Integrated Test Ranges In India'

Geopolitics

|

October 2018

SOPHIE LANE, Head of Strategic Engagement (International), Business Development at QinetiQ, tells Geopolitics that there could be an opportunity to work with India in the Science & Technology arena

'Qinetiq Could Test And Evaluate Integrated Test Ranges In India'

Please provide an update QinetiQ Group’s acquisition Germany-based airborne training services E.I.S. Aircraft Operations?

We are now in the middle of this acquisition process and we announced this deal to the market a couple of months ago, that we were in discussions with EIS and planning to acquire them. We are looking to complete this acquisition within the next few months.

Please elaborate on QinetiQ and its services for aircraft development (test and evaluation)?

QinetiQ provides all aircraft testing and evaluation services for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). This encompasses everything from running the ranges through to providing some of the facilities – this includes the extreme weather facilities, looking at physiological training -which is the training for the crew in terms of gravity, we look at the threat emulation – so we provide target services into the UK and other countries including India, where we provide the targets for air-to-air and air-to-ground training. We are also providing certification and qualification for the MOD and work on all major air platforms and are involved in the development of most UK land, air and sea platforms.TO

What role will the company have in future European manned and unmanned programmes?

MÁS HISTORIAS DE Geopolitics

Geopolitics

Geopolitics

IAF seeks Ecuador Jaquar airframes

The Indian Air Force has initiated discussions with the Ecuadorian Air Force to acquire its remaining grounded SEPECAT Jaguar airframes, as part of a broader effort to extend the service life of India's Jaguar strike fleet through 2035.

time to read

1 min

January 2026

Geopolitics

Geopolitics

INDIA TO LAUNCH INDIGENOUS 6-TONNE HALE UAV

India's effort to build an indigenous High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle has moved into a critical transition stage. The Aeronautical Development Establishment has issued an Expression of Interest to identify a Development-cum-Production Partner for the proposed six-tonne class HALE UAV, while simultaneously preparing to seek cabinet committee on Security approval to formally initiate the development phase.

time to read

2 mins

January 2026

Geopolitics

Geopolitics

IAF evaluates SPICE 250 for precision strikes

The Indian Air Force is evaluating the SPICE 250 precision-guided munition as part of its effort to strengthen standoff strike capabilities against a wide range of targets in contested environments.

time to read

1 min

January 2026

Geopolitics

Geopolitics

Russia offers S-350 Vityaz with full tech transfer to India

Russia has renewed its offer to supply the Rundian Armed Forces with the S-350 Vityaz air defence system, positioning it as a complementary layer to India's existing S-400 Triumf regiments.

time to read

1 min

January 2026

Geopolitics

Geopolitics

India inducts first indigenous Pollution Control Vessel

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, calling it a reflection of India's increasingly mature and capable defence industrial ecosystem.

time to read

1 min

January 2026

Geopolitics

DAC clears indigenous EW suite for IAF's Mi-17 V5 fleet

The Defence Acquisition Council has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AON) for multiple DRDO-developed systems, including an advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite for the Indian Air Force's Mi17 V5 helicopter fleet.

time to read

1 min

January 2026

Geopolitics

Geopolitics

WHY PSLV-C62 FAILURE WILL BADLY HURT INDIA

In space research, satellite launch failures are not uncommon. Yet the failure of ISRO's PSLV-C62 will hurt India, its space ambitions, and its military capabilities for years to come

time to read

5 mins

January 2026

Geopolitics

Geopolitics

Prime Toolings targets 10 kN thrust milestone by March

Prime Toolings has reiterated its confidence in achieving a 10 kN thrust benchmark by March 2026, even after recent propulsion trials initially fell short of expectations. The company said the development effort was originally structured around an 8 kN thrust objective, but early test runs stabilised at approximately 6 kN. Rather than treating this outcome as a setback, the company views it as a valuable learning phase inherent to complex propulsion development.

time to read

1 min

January 2026

Geopolitics

IRRELEVANT UNITED NATIONS

If anything, the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and the capture of its President Nicolás Maduro, or, for that matter, President Donald Trump's habit of imposing economic sanctions on countries effortlessly, constitute a trend that makes the existence of the United Nations (U.N.) irrelevant in its present form. It is an affront to the world body by undermining the principles of collective security and multilateralism.

time to read

4 mins

January 2026

Geopolitics

Geopolitics

Indian startup Carbine Systems tests first private DEW prototype

Belgaum-based Carbine Systems has testing of its first directed-energy weapon prototype, H.A.R.A. Mk 1 (Hyper Amplification Radiant Array),. marking a notable milestone for India's indigenous laser-weapons ecosystem.

time to read

1 min

January 2026

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size