IAF plans more EMB-145 Based Netra 2.0 AWACS
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Speaking after reviewing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal in Hyderabad, said that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is Continue Reading
A forgotten chipmaker may be key to ending the global shortage
GlobalFoundries is betting that as the global chip industry keeps spending money to accelerate toward the leading edge, those who hang back will enjoy their own spoils. “Legacy” and “mature” Continue Reading
Indian Army Issues RFI for 1750 FICVs
The Army now wants to acquire 1,750 futuristic infantry combat vehicles (FICVs), with state of the art weapons and capable of swiftly transporting soldiers, through a new Make in India’ Continue Reading
Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre
In reflection of growing bilateral defence ties, the UK on Tuesday posted a liaison officer at Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre (IFC) that has emerged as a key hub of Continue Reading
Indian Armed Forces likely to be re-organized with Four Theatre Commands
As per the report from government sources, Four theatre commands are about to be headed under Integrated Defence Command (IDS). A meeting was hosted by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Continue Reading
Army to Get Indigenous Light Helicopters by Dec. 2022
The Army, which is facing a huge shortage of light utility helicopters with the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters, will receive the first batch of six indigenous Light Continue Reading
In A First: Indian Coast Guard Employed To Safeguard A Rare Species of Turtle
Operation Oliva has been launched by the Indian Coast Guard to intercept unlawful trawling activities along Odisha coast while embarking on its annual mission to ensure the safe mid-sea sojourn of Olive Ridley Continue Reading
China and Russia To Launch 6 Lunar Missions In 2021-2025 To Build International Moon Base
China and Russia are planning to launch six missions within the preparatory stage of building an international Moon base, Pei Zhaoyu, deputy director of the Lunar Exploration and Space Program Continue Reading
Rafael networks Python-5 short-range air-to-air missile with Global-Link Software Defined Radio
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has enhanced its fifth-generation Python-5 short-range air-to-air missile with the company’s Global Link software-defined radio (SDR) system. Using Multi-Channel Reception (MCR) technology, Global Link simultaneously supports legacy (AM/FM) communication and advanced MANET waveforms with high-capacity data, digital voice, video, and automatic multiple relays to create a tactical network between fast-jets that not only delivers enhanced airborne situational awareness but also provides an uplink to Rafael’s Python-5 and other AAMs.
OFB overhaul: Awakening the giant within
In a commendable move, the Government tackled this issue by corporatizing the OFB on one hand while an assurance given by the Defence Minister to the 70,000 OFB employees that their service conditions will remain the same.