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DEFENCE - October 2021

Oct 2021

Feb 10, 2025

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 'Aero India'

The 15th edition of 'Aero India', billed as Asia's largest air show, was inaugurated in Bengaluru on February 10 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who said that this is a platform that showcases the "strength, resilience and self-reliance" of a new India.
Organised in a total area of over 42,000 sq m and with the confirmed participation of over 900 exhibitors, including 150 foreign companies, the event is the biggest-ever 'Aero India' till date.
'Aero India' is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition, which is held in Bengaluru, organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.
It is India's premier aerospace and defence exhibition where global aero vendors and the Indian Air Force (IAF) thrill the spectators with back-to-back aerobatic flying displays.

Dynauton Systems Unveil India's First Jet-Powered Loitering Munition 'Kaatil'

Dynauton Systems, a division of Dynamatic Technologies Limited, unveiled 'Kaatil,' India's first jet-based loitering munition, at Aero India 2025. Kaatil, which translates to 'killer' in Hindi, is a domestically designed and developed loitering munition. It showcases India's growing capabilities in indigenous defence technology.
Kaatil differs from traditional loitering munitions because it is equipped with landing gear, which allows it to take off like a conventional UAV, enabling reuse in certain conditions.

Feb 09, 2025

Defence Ministry Signs over Rs. 10,000-crore Contract for Pinaka Rocket System

The government inked contracts worth more than Rs. 10,000 crore with defence entities for procurement of Area Denial Munition Type-1 and high-explosive rockets with enhanced range for Pinaka multiple launch rocket system, seeking to enhance Indian Army's firepower capabilities. The defence ministry in a statement also said that a contract for upgrade in Shakti software was also signed with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
The ministry inked contracts with Economic Explosive Limited (EEL) and Munitions India Limited (MIL) for "procurement of Area Denial Munition (ADM) Type-1 (DPICM) and High Explosive Pre Fragmented (HEPF) Mk-1 (Enhanced) rockets respectively for Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) at a total cost of Rs. 10,147 crore.

Feb 08, 2025

Iran Inaugurates Its First Drone-carrier Warship

Iran inaugurated its first drone-carrier warship, saying the vessel is capable of operating in oceans far from its mainland.
The vessel, manned by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's navy, can carry several squadrons of drones as well as helicopters and cruise missiles. Named 'Shahid Bagheri,' it's capable of launching cruise missiles.
With a 180-meter-long runway for drones, the vessel can travel up to 22,000 nautical miles without needing to refuel in ports.

Feb 07, 2025

India and Israel Hold 13th Round of Staff Talks, Focus on Improving Defence Cooperation

India and Israel successfully held the 13th round of Staff Talks in New Delhi, which focused upon improving several areas of defence cooperation such as joint training, technology sharing, and regional security.
According to the Indian Army, this strategic dialogue reaffirmed the commitment to mutual growth in defence capabilities, fostering deeper bilateral ties between the two nations united by shared interests and trust.

Feb 05, 2025

India Reaffirms Support to Bhutan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at a meeting with Bhutan's top military general, reaffirmed India's readiness to support Bhutan in capability enhancement for defence preparedness, including provisioning of defence equipment and assets to augment capacities of Bhutan, as per its national priorities and in line with India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) Lt Gen Batoo Tshering called on Singh in New Delhi and held discussions encompassing a variety of issues on bilateral relations.

Indian Army and IIT Guwahati to Develop Epoxy Bamboo-based Composites

In a move towards innovation and self-reliance, the Indian Army's Gajraj Corps signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati for the research, design, and fabrication of epoxy bamboo-based composites.
Bamboo-based composites could replace traditional building materials used in the construction of bunkers in high-altitude areas.
The project will culminate in the construction of multiple defence works in high-altitude terrain for field trials, where they will be subjected to small arms fire and endure an entire weather cycle,.
The fabricated panels will provide the same level of protection, albeit with reduced weight, which will decrease the time and effort required for ferrying supplies, ultimately enhancing force preservation.

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