UNFOLDING GEOPOLITICAL LANDSCAPE IN INDO-PACIFIC

SHEKHAR SINHA argues why India's maritime threats must be neutralised in distant seas, lest enemies' long-range missiles should threaten the land-based assets and airbases which could severely restrict our ability to prevent Chinese ingress on land borders

BOLSTERING AIR SUPERIORITY IN INDO-PACIFIC

The potential selection of the F/A-18 Super Hornet Block-lll by the Indian Navy and additional P-8ls can further enhance the opportunity for closer cooperation between the navies and air forces of partner countries in the Indo-Pacific, explains ALAIN GARCIA, Vice President, India Business Development, Boeing Defense, Space Security and Global Services

The Fate Of Russo-Ukrainian Special OPS

It is far more likely that despite being framed by nuclear ‘red lines’ threatening use of Tactical Nuclear Weapons (TNWs) by Russia or alleged use of ‘dirty bombs’ by either antagonist or the accidental/deliberate explosion/meltdown in a Ukrainian powerplant of the Chernobyl/ Fukushima kind, sense and stark reality will nally prevail. The war will end, as most wars do, with a negotiated settlement. One may even have the prognosis that India can play a leading part in bringing about such a rapprochement but will play its cards carefully with behind-thescenes deft diplomacy, keeping its national interest in mind. Gen RAJ MEHTA examines the many strands of the complex issue

Fighting The Digital Foes

The Indian government is in the process of executing some radical reforms which will completely transform the way wars are fought against hostile forces in the realm of cyberspace, explains AMARTYA SINHA

India To Be $13 Billion Space Economy By 2025

Aboost in the volume of anticipated satellite launch services in India can catapult the country’s space economy to $13 billion in revenues by 2025, a report by consultancy firm EY India and industry body Indian Space Association (ISpA) has said.

MERCENARIES IN UKRAINE

In this issue, General Raj Mehta has discussed in length the nuclear dimensions of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

PM MODI LAYS FOUNDATION OF C-295 FACILITY

The factory will be a key step towards achieving Atmanirbharta in aerospace and defence, and will play a pivotal role in unlocking the potential of private players in India’s national security domain. A report

Chief of the Naval Staff visits New Zealand

Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy, visited New Zealand from September 29 to October 1.

INS Tarkash participates at IBSAMAR exercise

The seventh edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise, among the Indian, Brazilian and South Africa navies was held at Port Gqeberha (also known as Port Elizabeth), South Africa from October 10 to 12.

SIMBEX-2022 concludes

SIMBEX-2022 was conducted in two phases– harbour phase at Visakhapatnam from October 26 to 27 followed by the sea phase in Bay of Bengal from October 28 to 30.

Indian Coast Guard hosts HACGAM

ICG hosted the 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in coordination with HACGAM secretariat at New Delhi from October 14 to 18.

MBDA, Miltech sign R&D contract for stealth tech

MBDA and Milltech have signed an R&D contract in the field of novel infrared stealth materials for military applications, in collaboration with the University of Patras.

Thales to supply new armoured vehicles to Luxembourg

The Luxembourg Directorate of Defence has selected Thales and its partners General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) and FN Herstal to supply 80 command, liaison and reconnaissance vehicles (CLRV) for the Luxembourg Army.

Rafael and and Hensoldt to offer EW capabilities to Germany

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and sensor solutions provider Hensoldt are joining forces to offer a readily-available, state-of the-art and mature solution to the Luftwaffe’s requirement of airborne electronic warfare capabilities with Initial Operating Capability (IOC) in 2028.

Saab presents results of JanuarySeptember 2022

Saab has presented the results for January-September 2022. Order intake amounted to SEK 7,772m with growth in small and medium-sized orders.

Camcopter shows ASW capability at NATO exercise

Schiebel, together with Thales and sponsored by the UK Royal Navy participated in REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Uncrewed Systems) and Dynamic Messenger 2022 in Portugal.

Godrej's legacy of defence indigenisation

Godrej Boyce G&B'), the flagship company of the Godrej Group, is strengthening India's defence sector with its indigenous manufacturing prowess.

BEML to expand international footprint

EML was a major exhibitor at the DefExpo at Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat.

Paras showcases lethal Archer-B8 UCAV

At the DefExpo-2022 in Gandhinagar, Paras Aerospace showcased its lethal Archer-B8 UCAV attack drone that has the potential to provide serious firepower to India's defences.

MDL signs 24 MoUs at DefExpo

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited MDL), has entered into as many as 24 MoUs with various national and international firms at DefExpo-2022, Gandhinagar.

BEML bags award for developing ARV

EML received Raksha Mantri Award for Excellence in the category of indigenisation/ import substitution under large scale enterprise.

Bharat Forge signs an MoU with GA

Bharat Forge Ltd. signed an MoU with General Atomics, US. Under the terms of the MoU, Bharat Forge and General Atomics’ Electromagnetic Systems Group GA-EMS) will collaborate for Lithium-Ion Battery System for naval platforms/ submarines to address the requirements of Indian Navy.

Ajeet Mini showcased at DefExpo

Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies Pvt. Ltd. showcased the Ajeet Mini, fully Made in India” sub 2kg COTS microdrone, specifically designed for rapid use by dismounted troops, at the recently concluded DefExpo-2022 at Gandhinagar.

HAL to support MiG-29 engine MRO

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited HAL) signed an MoU with the Indian Navy for positioning of HAL team at Naval Aircraft Yard, Goa for supporting maintenance and repair of RD-33 Mk Engine of MiG 29K KUB aircraft and imparting specialised training at Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology NIAT) Kochi, on October 20 during DefExpo 2022 at Gandhinagar.

Raksha Mantri presents ASDO certificate to HAL

Ras Mantri Rajnath Singh handed over the Air System Design Organisation ASDO) certificate to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited during DefExpo-2022 at Gandhinagar.

Keel laid of two tugs in Kolkata

Contract for construction of six 25 tonne bollard pull tugs was concluded with Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata on November 12, 2021 at a cost of Rs 169.5 crore in consonance with “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India.

Boeing and IISC mark 15 years of partnership

Boeing India and the Indian Institute of Science IISc), Bengaluru commemorated 15 years of partnership in fuelling aerospace research and innovation, in India, for India, and for the world.

DRAGON SPITS FIRE IN ZHUHAI

By showcasing a whole range of sophisticated weapon systems and platforms which included new drones, laser-based anti-UAV system, powerful radars and next-generation cruise missiles at the just-concluded Zhuhai air show, China has set very high standards and new challenges for cutting-edge military aviation technologies. A report

ISRO, JAXA to collaborate for future moon mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to join hands with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, known as JAXA to send a probe to the dark side of the moon, which is expected to hold many secrets surrounding earth's natural satellite.

China tests engines for moon mission rocket

China has conducted a series of successful hot fire tests for engines designed to power a launch vehicle capable of sending astronauts to the lunar surface.