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Boeing Engineering Partners with Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation

WARSAW. Boeing and the Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation recently signed an agreement for close collaboration on engineering design, analysis and support projects.

The Future of Surveillance Systems: Trends and Innovations

MUMBAI. Surveillance has emerged as a critical and controversial topic in recent years, with technological advancements and increasing privacy concerns at the forefront of public debate.

Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-23) Indian Navy's Largest War Game

Indian Navy's major Operational level exercise TROPEX for the year 2023, conducted across the expanse of IOR over a duration of four months from November 22 - March 23, has culminated in the Arabian Sea.

IAF chief seeks self-reliance in design and development

As the country sharpens its focus on achieving self-reliance in defence, the Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has stressed that Atmanirbharta should not be confined to production, but also include design and development, even as he called for building offensive and defensive space capabilities to safeguard assets, and developing directed energy weapons that have significant advantages over traditional weapons, a media report said.

UAE's International Defence Conference discusses the economic and social consequences of modern technologies and their impact on the future of the defence industry

\"Today we continue our joint cooperation by discussing the concepts of adaptation, exploration and transformation, and looking at reimagining security, society and the human experience in an age of disruption. The conference is an opportunity to discuss various aspects of the challenges related to the impact of modern technologies on the future of humanity, through four sessions addressing these challenges. But, we must remember that the biggest challenge lies in human's ability to face the dangers of nature, foremost of which are the effects of climate change.\"

Secure borders, holistic development & transformed global image: India rising as one of the strongest countries under PM Modi's leadership: Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI. From secure borders & self-reliance to a strong economy and transformed global image, India is rising as one of the strongest countries under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said while addressing the 'Rising India Conclave' organised by a private media organisation in New Delhi on March 30.

Chandrayaan-3 Undergoes Key Test Successfully

INDIAN SPACE Research Organisation (ISRO) said that the 'Chandrayaan-3' lander has \"successfully\" underwent the Electro-Magnetic Interference, Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) test between January 31 and February 2 at the U R Rao Satellite Centre here.

Sagar Defence Engineering has signed a MoU with Israel Aerospace Industries to develop Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms for Indian Navy

BENGALURU. On February 15, Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop autonomous weaponized boat swarms for the Indian Navy.

Crown Group company, Dynatron Services Signs MoU with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers to undertake Warship MRO activities

BENGALURU. India's leading shipyard specializing in Ship Repairs & Ship Building, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) signed an MoU with Crown Group Defence company, Dynatron Services Pvt Ltd, India's Defence MRO major towards undertaking ship repairs/refits and allied activities as associates for Indian Navy and Coast Guard in the Bandhan ceremony at Aero India in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews operational readiness of the Armed Forces during Combined Commanders' Conference in Bhopal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the security situation and operational readiness of the Armed Forces during the valedictory session of Combined Commanders' Conference 2023 in Bhopal on April 1.

India has emerged as first responder in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) at global level: CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan

India has emerged first responder in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) at global level, said Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in his virtual message to a Workshop on Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief, Risk Mitigation and Disaster Resilience organised under the aegis of Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), Ministry of Defence on March 14 at New Delhi.

Defence Minister reviews operational capabilities of Indian Navy during Naval Commanders' Conference aboard INS Vikrant

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational capabilities of the Indian Commanders' Navy during the Naval Conference held aboard India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on March 6.

MoD inks Rs 3,700 crore contracts with BEL for Medium Power Radars 'Arudhra' & 129 DR-118 Radar Warning Receivers

The Ministry of Defence on March 23 signed two separate contracts with Bharat N Electronics Limited (BEL), at a total cost of over Rs 3,700 crore, to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force.

Northrop Grumman to Manufacture US Marine Corps Next Generation Handheld Targeting System

\"NGHTS is lightweight and combines four systems into one portable device with state-of-the-art imaging, targeting, ranging, designating and networking. This compact, multi-sensor electro-optical/infrared device lightens Marines' loads and keeps them connected while adding precision and safety to their missions.\"

Boeing and GMR Aero Technic to Set Up First Boeing Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion Line in India

NEW DELHI. On March 10, Boeing announced an agreement with GMR Aero Technic to establish a new Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) line in Hyderabad.

ISRO launches largest LVM3 rocket carrying 36 Oneweb satellites

SRIHARIKOTA/BENGALURU. The Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM-III) took off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, at 9 am on March 26.

China Is A Loan Shark, Not A Benevolent Donor

The developing world is getting to know China in a very new role. And that new role is as the world’s largest official debt collector,

Future Of Space Exploration

The world of space exploration has always been an exciting one, with new discoveries and advancements being made every day. One of the latest technologies to revolutionise the industry is 3D printing. With the ability to create complex and intricate designs quickly and efficiently, 3D printing has become a game-changer in the field of rocket science,

INDIA'S SPACE CYBERSECURITY

It is high time to integrate India's innovative perspectives, technical intelligence, and engineering abilities to secure its space journey,

BEYOND BULLETS AND MISSILES

GIRISH LINGANNA explains why Directed Energy Weapons are becoming an increasingly popular option for military forces and defence industries worldwide

ENHANCING MARITIME SECURITY

India needs to think of how to integrate the armed services in a national maritime policy and to work with friendly neighbours in a larger IOR context

EMERGENCY PROCUREMENTS FILLING UP THE GAPS

Threatened by a hostile China on its borders, India has taken a wholesome approach towards military modernisation through urgent procurement of cutting-edge weapon systems and advanced platforms,

RUSSIA & CHINA: EXPLORING A WIDER BILATERAL AGENDA

Though Russo-Chinese alignment is driven more by animosity with the US than by any natural affinity for each other, with the increasing expansion of the scope and substance of their partnership in recent times, the mutual acrimony will become peripheral,

WARIS PUNJAB DE OR WARIS BHARAT DE?

RSN SINGH analyses the resurgence of separatist forces in i! the vital state of Punjab and how the foreign governments of Pakistan, Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada have not stopped the Internationalisation of their movement

INDIA AND THE ARMS TRADE

Is India the largest importer of arms, or has SIPRI got it wrong?

THE LOOMING NUCLEAR DANGER!

The world is now without any armscontrol agreement with regard to nuclear weapons. The new START treaty, whose duration was extended up to 2026 by the two superpowers- USA and Russia, who between them have 90 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons, is now under suspension. Moscow has walked out of it because of what it says is the American-led war in Ukraine against Russia’s very survival.

OPPORTUNITIES IN DEFENCE

The recent incidents of Uri, Balakot and Galwan have only reinforced the need to indigenously develop the most advanced and technologically superior products, argues Commodore (Retd.) MUKESH BHARGAVA

"WE HAVE 500 PATENTS FROM OUR INDIA SITE"

Collins Aerospace has a longstanding presence in India, with an in-country presence of over 25 years. The US based aerospace firm, began manufacturing operations in India early on, in its operations and remains very committed to the India, SAVYASACHI SRINIVAS, Executive Director of Engineering, Collins Aerospace and BINU KRISHNANKUTTY (Lead, Manufacturing), Collins Aerospace spoke with GEOPOLITICS on the sidelines of the Aero India held at Bengaluru in February.

STRATEGIC SIGNALING THROUGH JOINT EXERCISES

India is ramping up bilateral and multilateral military exercises as it looks to enhance international military cooperation and build greater trust, argues NINAD D SHETH

CONTINUING RELEVANCE OF THE AFSPA

Despite Home Minister Amit Shah's promise to repeal the controversial AFSPA from Northeast, it is not that simple as the strife in Myanmar has given ample space for the separatist outfits from the region to survive longer and in a safer ambience than the previous years, writes RAJEEV BHATTACHARYYA