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What Equipment And Weapons Are Being Purchased By India?

n a recent meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council, India decided to carry out a significant capital procurement deal. Headed by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the meeting held on Thursday, November 28, 2019 finalized an approval to procure defence equipment and
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India Plans to Build Light Water Reactors in Atomic Power Plants- Make in India

It is learnt that during the international conference organised by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), under the aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) in Mumbai earlier this month, discussions were held over future utilisation of LWRs in India to supplement existing plans of construction of heavy water pressurised reactors.

India Part of the New FMS, PureFlyt from Thales

The core innovations which makes PureFlyt a game changer is its ability to draw on both on-board and open-world data, such as weather information. By combining the integrity of the FMS and the agility and power of Electronic Flight Bag flight functionalities, aircraft trajectory can be permanently controlled, adapted and enhanced, resulting in optimised flight, decreased fuel consumption and improved passenger comfort.

Light-Weight Revolver ‘Nishank’ Launched at FGF

The new 7.65-calibre revolver weighs just 625 grams. The gun with .32 bore comes with 76.2 mm barrel, a range 15 to 20 meters and is only 177.8 mm in length. “Chrome plating is being done to make Nishank -revolver lightweight,” said Kumar.
He further said, “Nishank’s firing range has been increased. With a barrel length of 76.2 mm, it is capable of covering a range of 15 to 20 meters.” “It’s completely a ‘Make in India’ product,” he added.

IIT Gold Medalist Awarded Karmaveer Chakra by iCONGO & United Nations

The Karmaveer Chakra Award is a National People’s Award for Citizen Social Action and a global civilian honours instituted by the International Confederation of NGO (iCONGO) in partnership with the United Nations. It is given to those people across the globe who show relentless courage by walking the path less trodden and initiating a wave of change in society.