IAI, BEL Sign MoU for Indian Air Defence System Support
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with India’s Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support air-defence systems in India.
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HAL’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) Gets Initial Operational Clearance
The LUH is a 3-ton class helicopter with glass cockpit for reconnaissance and surveillance roles. The helicopter will be capable of flying at 220kmph, with a service ceiling of 6.5km and a range of 350km with 400 kg payload, HAL said in a statement.
Indian Air Force to Get this Special Robot which can Easily Defuse a 1000 Kg Bomb
Speaking on this robot, DRDO scientist Alok Mukherjee has said that, ‘We have conducted many trials of this robot with the Indian Air Force, a practice of bomb defusing many locations has also been done’. These robots will be controlled through a mobile center, that is, human capability will not be required for bomb diffuses.
DRDO Signs Technology Development Contract with Rosoboronexport Russia
During DefExpo 2020, HEMRL, Pune signed technology development contract with Rosoboronexport, Russia for development of Advanced Pyrotechnic Ignition Systems. This will enable advancement in the field of energetic materials and pyrotechnic technology leading to the development of advanced ignition systems. This will meet futuristic requirements of high-performance propulsion systems.
More Lethal BrahMos to be Tested by Year-End
A next variant of BrahMos is expected to be tested by year-end. It will travel further than the existing range of 300 km and its precision strike ability will be fine-tuned to hit within 1 m of designated target.
JFD Supplies Life-Saving Equipment to Indian Navy’s Submarine Rescue System
JFD supplied D-MAS HyperSat and hyperbaric ventilators that provide patient monitoring to the Indian Navy’s advanced submarine rescue system. The company will also provide maintenance support for a period of five years.
Kalyani M4 – The Mobile Armour To Protect Our Soldiers
A prototype of the vehicle, named ‘Kalyani M4’ and currently in trial stage, will be on display at the Defence Expo in Vrindavan Yojana. This indigenous armoured protected fighting vehicle can provide side blast protection against 50kg of TNT explosives. Col(retd) Rajinder Singh Bhatia, CEO of Bharat Forge, said one of the greatest challenges in combating terror is ensuring the safety of the security personnel and ‘Kalyani M4’ would be of immense importance in such situations
Procurement Details of Make in India
Capital procurement of defence equipment is undertaken from various domestic as well as foreign vendors as per extant Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological change and to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of Security Challenges.
Indian-Ukranian Cos’ JV to Get Jhansi ₹ 38,000 Cr Investment
Titan Aviation and Aerospace India Ltd has applied for 6,000 acres of land in Jhansi for setting up of a ‘maintenance repairs, overhaul and manufacturing industry’ in collaboration with an Ukranian company. The company has signed an MoU with the state government for this project.
Russian Defence Majors and Indian Military Firm Sign 14 Pacts
A total of 14 MoUs were exchanged between the Russian manufacturers and the Indian companies at the 5th round of India-Russia Military Industrial Conference (IRMIC) that took place on Thursday at DefExpo, a government press release said.