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Indian startup Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS) took center stage at the India-Sri Lanka Defence Seminar, igniting a collaborative pathway for innovation in the island nation’s defense capabilities. BBBS presented its next-generation warfare technology to the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, potentially shaping the future of their defense strategy.
BBBS showcased its Anti-Drone Defense System that boasts the capability to detect and neutralize a wide range of drones, including commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) models and autonomous drones. Employing passive RF sensor technology, it minimizes the risk of false alarms. Furthermore, each component adheres to rigorous Mil Spec 801G standards, guaranteeing reliability in harsh environments.
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India’s state-owned defense manufacturer, Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), recently held discussions with Mr. Eyal Ben-Oz, Deputy Defence Attaché of the Israeli Embassy in India. The meeting focused on exploring potential areas of cooperation between the two nations in the defense sector.
The discussions centered on AWEIL’s product portfolio, its vision for defense exports, and identifying potential avenues for collaboration with Israel’s advanced defense industry. This meeting signifies India’s growing openness to international partnerships in the defense sector, aiming to leverage expertise and co-develop cutting-edge technologies.
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Local Kashmiri media reported that a drone-like object was discovered near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Balakote sector of Mendhar, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Officials stated that around 3:15 am, the object was spotted fallen and damaged near the fence, ahead of Government High School Dharati in the Balakote Sector.
An examination of the debris by experts at idrw.org, suggests it might be a landing gear component potentially belonging to an Israeli Searcher Mk II UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). India acquired Searcher Mk II UAVs sometime after 2000.
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According to a report in the Chinese state-affiliated media outlet Global Times, a naval expert has downplayed the threat posed by BrahMos missiles recently acquired by the Philippines. Wang Yunfei, the expert, is quoted as saying that these missiles are primarily used against weaker targets and would be overwhelmed by China’s superior arsenal in a potential conflict.
The BrahMos missile is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. The Philippines’ acquisition of these missiles has been seen as a move to bolster its coastal defenses in the disputed South China Sea.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a significant milestone in its development of airbreathing propulsion technology. In the next two months, ISRO plans to conduct a scramjet engine test with a targeted flight duration exceeding 300 seconds. This extended test marks a major step forward from ISRO’s previous scramjet experiment.
Spearheading this crucial test is Dr. V Narayanan, Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). LPSC, a key center within ISRO, plays a vital role in developing and producing advanced propulsion systems for India’s space vehicles.
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A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has cast doubt on the reliability of Chinese weaponry in real-world conflicts. The report, released on March 10, 2024, highlights that nearly 99% of the 300 missiles and drones shot down by Israel, with backing from the US and UK, were based on Chinese military technology. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of Chinese arms in high-intensity warfare.
The report also points towards a decline in Chinese arms exports. SIPRI notes a 23% drop in Chinese arms sales to Sub-Saharan African nations between 2019 and 2023. This decrease is attributed, in part, to quality control issues plaguing Chinese weapons systems. While China remains the primary arms supplier to Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 19% of the region’s total imports, these recent trends suggest a shift in buyer preferences.
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General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), on Tuesday said that the recent geo-political developments have reaffirmed the relevance of a country’s hard power. “The current geo-strategic landscape is characterized by Change, taking place at unprecedented scale and speed. Recent geo-political powerplays have displayed, that where National Interests are concerned, countries will not hesitate to go to war.
These developments have reaffirmed the relevance of Hard Power,” General Manoj Pande said while addressing participants at addressed participants at the National Leadership Conclave of All India Management Association. He mentioned that the overall ‘rise’ of a nation can be said to occur when there is a significant and continuous increase in its Comprehensive National Power.
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India and the United States regularly consult at the highest levels on democracy and human rights issues, a senior US State Department official said on Monday, after an official report claimed that there were significant human rights abuses in Manipur last year.
“The US and India regularly consult at the highest levels on democracy and human rights issues,” Robert S Gilchrist, senior official from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, told reporters after the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices was release by Secretary of State Tony Blinken.
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The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum congratulated India and the Department of Space for permitting 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in all three sectors of space manufacturing. “The USISPF congratulates the Government of India and the Department of Space for permitting 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in all three sectors of space manufacturing with 74 per cent in automatic route for manufacturing of satellite, satellite data products, ground segment and user segment,” according to a statement by the Forum.
Moreover, automatic FDI of up to 49 per cent for launch vehicles and associated systems, and subsystems, adding that 100 per cent FDI in automatic route for manufacturing of components and system/subsystems for satellites, ground segment and user segment. “This strategic decision signifies a positive step in the right direction, promising a substantial boost to manufacturing companies operating within the space sector,” it added.
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Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew members aboard, the navy said in a statement.
The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9.32 a.m. on Tuesday morning (0132 GMT), the navy said. “All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut naval base military hospital for identification,” the navy said.
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Iran’s Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi on the occasion of Iran Army Day stressed that the Indian Ocean has connected two friendly countries (Iran and India) and has provided the basis for mutual cooperation between the two sides on maritime security.
The Iran Army Day was celebrated in the national capital on Monday. “The Indian Ocean has connected two friendly countries together and has provided the basis for mutual cooperation between the two sides to ensure maritime security,” Elahi said during his speech.
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Congress’s South Goa candidate Viriato Fernandes has claimed the Indian Constitution was “forced” on Goa after its liberation from the Portuguese rule in 1961. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant called the comments appalling and said the Congress is a threat to democracy.
Addressing an election meeting on Monday, Mr Fernandes recalled that then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had said Goa, which became a state in 1987, will decide its own destiny, but added “this did not happen”.
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Papua New Guinea (PNG) has appointed Colonel Edison Napyo as its inaugural Defence Advisor to India, PNG’s Office of Chief of Defence Force informed in a press release. In ceremony led by Acting Chief of Defence Force Commodore Philip Polewara, Col Napyo was bid farewell. Napyo’s role as a liaison between the PNG Government and Military in India underscores the deepening cooperation between the two nations.
Col Napyo is the first to be deployed as a defence advisor to India and will serve as a link between the PNG Government and Military in the country, the release added.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Gita Sabharwal of India as the United Nations resident coordinator in Indonesia. Sabharwal, who took up her post on Monday, brings close to 30 years of experience in development supporting climate transition, sustainable peace, governance and social policy, while leveraging digital technology and data to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN said in a statement.
Sabharwal has been appointed as the UN resident coordinator in Indonesia with the host government’s approval, it said.
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Border Security Force (BSF) troops have apprehended a Pakistani national near the India-Pakistan border fence in Punjab’s Amritsar district, the officials said on Monday. The BSF said that it observed the suspected movement of a person in the area ahead of the border fence on April 22 in the morning. “The troops on duty immediately challenged and caught hold of him as he tried to escape towards the IB,” it added.
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