JWS Defence Signs Agreement with Telangana for UAV Manufacturing Plant
JSW Defence signed an agreement with the Telangana government to set up a facility in the state for manufacturing Unmanned Aerial Systems.
JSW UAV, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, would invest Rs. 800 crore to set up the unit in Telangana through a technology arrangement with a leading US-based defence technology company. The MoU was signed in the presence of Telegana Chief Minister Revant Reddy and Parth Jindal of JSW Group on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Jan 24, 2025
Defence Ministry Inks Contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory for 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks for Army
The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs. 1,561-crore contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory for the procurement of 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks for the Indian Army. Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) is a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (AVNL).
The contract was inked in the presence of senior officials of the ministry and HVF, AVNL, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
Jan 23, 2025
UP Govt Approves New Aerospace and Defence Policy
The Uttar Pradesh government approved a new Aerospace and Defence Unit policy to attract Rs. 50,000 crore of investments and generate jobs for 1 lakh people. The state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Prayagraj also approved an FDI policy among 10 key proposals aimed at accelerating the state's development.
Among these, the groundbreaking Aerospace and Defence Unit and Employment Promotion Policy 2024 was introduced to position UP as a leader in the sector.
The Uttar Pradesh Aerospace and Defence Unit and Employment Promotion Policy 2024 aims to position Uttar Pradesh as a leading aerospace and defence hub, accelerating indigenous capabilities, fostering innovation, and promoting global collaboration to enhance national security and economic prosperity.
Senior IPS Officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal Appointed as BSF ADG
Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, a 1994-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre, was appointed as the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF). This appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Aggarwal will serve in this capacity for four years from the date he assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Prior to this appointment, Aggarwal was serving as the Special Director General of Police, Armed Police, in Tamil Nadu.
Previously he has held significant positions, including Commissioner of Police in Chennai and Madurai.
Jan 22, 2025
Indian Army's Daredevils Set New World Record for Highest Human Pyramid on Motorcycles
The Indian Army's Motorcycle Rider Display Team, known as the "Daredevils," set a new world record by creating the highest human pyramid on moving motorcycles.
The formation, standing 20.4 feet tall and comprising 40 men on 7 motorcycles, travelled a distance of 2 kilometres along Kartavya Path, from Vijay Chowk to India Gate in New Delhi.
The Daredevils, part of the Corps of Signals, have earned international recognition for their daring performances and now hold 33 world records, including entries in the Guinness Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records, and Limca Book of Records.
Since their formation in 1935, the Daredevils have performed over 1,600 motorcycle displays across India, mesmerizing audiences at major events like Republic Day and Army Day parades.
India Tests 'Bhargavastra' Micro-Missile for Countering Drone Swarms
India successfully tested its first indigenous micro-missile system, 'Bhargavastra,' designed to counter swarm drone threats. This development marks a significant milestone in enhancing the nation's defense capabilities against emerging aerial threats.
Key Features:
Detection and Neutralisation: Capable of detecting small aerial vehicles at distances exceeding 6 km and neutralizing them using guided micro munitions.
Simultaneous Launch Capability: Designed to launch over 64 micro missiles simultaneously, enabling effective countermeasures against swarm formations.
Mobile Platform: Mounted on a mobile platform for rapid deployment across diverse terrains, including high-altitude regions.
The successful testing of Bhargavastra underscores India's commitment to strengthening its defense infrastructure and technological capabilities.
Jan 21, 2025
L&T Joins Forces with IIT Kanpur
This partnership is focused on the development of a Flight Laboratory dedicated to the advancement of Fixed Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and the creation of sophisticated Flight Control Computers (FCC).
L&T, known for its expertise in defence systems integration and manufacturing, is leveraging IIT Kanpur's renowned aerospace engineering capabilities. The flight laboratory at IIT Kanpur, already a hub for cutting-edge research in aviation technology, will now see an infusion of L&T's industry know-how to further these initiatives.
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