Milan 2024: War exercise including 50 Navies kicks off in Vizag
Milan 2024, the Indian Navy's biggest multilateral naval exercise, has begun in Vizag. The Harbour Phase, from February 19 to 23, features a city parade, maritime seminar, tech expo, and various events. The Sea Phase, from February 24 to 27, includes air defence, anti-submarine, and anti-surface warfare drills. INS Vikrant, INS Vikramaditya, and other warships will be showcased. Traffic restrictions are in place, with heavy vehicle movement limited in specific areas.
IAF displays firepower in Exercise Vayu Shakti with Rafale, LCH Prachand among 120 aircraft
The Pokhran range close to the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Saturday witnessed the Indian Air Force's full spectrum display of combat and fire capabilities as part of its Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024. Over 120 aircraft of the IAF, including Rafale, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Mirage-2000, Tejas, C-17 and C-130J, took part in the exercise, keeping with the tagline 'lightning strike from the sky.
IAF's Sukhoi fighter jets to get a Rs 60,000 crore booster: Here are all the upgrades for the new Su-30MKI
The Defence Ministry has approved a Rs 60,000 crore upgrade of India's Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet, led by HAL and supported by DRDO. This project aims to enhance the aircraft's capabilities with new radars, mission control systems, and weapon systems, reflecting India's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. The upgrade will include the integration of indigenous systems, such as a new radar system and electronic warfare capabilities, improving air-to-air and air-to-ground targeting.
The mainstay Su 30MKI fighter jet fleet is set to undergo a comprehensive upgrade worth ₹60,000 crore. The upgrade will include new radars, mission control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new weapon systems. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, with support from DRDO, will lead the upgrade with heavy participation from the private sector.
How India Can Become a Drone Hub
“India is in the process of acquiring 31 higher-end MQ9B Predator armed drones from the United States at an approximate cost of Rs 2.5 lakh crore. The deal was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US in 2023. The Navy already operates two unarmed Predator drones, which are on lease, at the Rajali naval air station in Tamil Nadu. The new acquisitions will be apportioned to the three Services with the Navy getting the majority share. Apart from the political message of reliance on the US for major weapon systems, it also signals that Atmanirbharta is not currently feasible in this class of weapon systems.”
How exactly do we go about getting our drones infra in place? If more indigenous products are going to be developed, the government will also have to increase its budget to procure the items on offer. The interim defence budget allocation and the government’s allocation for capital expenditure do not indicate any steps to meet that need. Statistical jugglery apart, when one takes inflation and changes in foreign exchange rates into account, the capital budget will fall short on the demand side. Until now, the structural problem has mostly been on the supply side.
Govt creates about 24K deputation reserve pool in central armed police forces, Assam Rifles
The Union government has sanctioned the creation of a 24,000-personnel deputation reserve within the existing manpower of the five central armed police forces and Assam Rifles. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order for the creation of a 23,958 'deputation reserve' in the CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, and Assam Rifles. These forces are deployed for various internal security duties, including counter-terrorist operations, border guarding, elections, and maintaining law and order.
India's first spy satellite made by local private player set for SpaceX liftoff
India's first military grade spy satellite, manufactured by the domestic private sector, is ready and has been shipped for launch on a SpaceX rocket. The ground control in Bengaluru will direct the satellite's path and process imagery. It will provide imagery with 0.5-metre spatial resolution. The satellite has been built in partnership with Satellogic.
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