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Is China fueling Pakistan's nuclear ambitions against India?
A recent image from the 2023 Pakistan Day Parade reveals Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Block II aircraft equipped with a Ra’ad-I nuclear-capable missile, marking a significant strategic enhancement. The development, aided by China, aims to replace aging Mirage aircraft and bolster Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence. Amidst an intensifying nuclear arms race in South Asia, this advancement impacts regional stability and poses implications for India.
Why will NASA pay SpaceX $843 million to plunge ISS into Pacific Ocean? Will it not burn up while making re-entry to Earth?
National Aeronautics and Space Agency has asked Elon Musk-owned company SpaceX to develop the ‘US Deorbit Vehicle’ that will lead the US sections of the ISS to its death when its time is over. But why? It could leave it to burn up while making re-entry to the Earth.
High-speed expendable aerial target 'ABHYAS' successfully completes development trials
ABHYAS, designed by DRDO, is designed for autonomous flying with the help of an auto pilot, a laptop-based Ground Control System for aircraft integration, pre-flight checks, and autonomous flight.
IAF to acquire 6 Tapas drones, lead military acquisition for Made-in-India UAVs
Indian Navy to order four Tapas drones built by DRDO for maritime surveillance operations.
ISRO completes Reusable Launch Vehicle technology demonstrations under challenging conditions
ISRO achieved a significant milestone with the successful third consecutive test of the Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment, demonstrating the autonomous landing capability of the launch vehicle under challenging conditions. Named 'Pushpak,' the winged vehicle executed cross-range correction maneuvers and a precise horizontal landing at the runway centerline after being released from an Indian Air Force Chinook Helicopter. This success reaffirms ISRO's expertise in acquiring critical technologies for the development of a Reusable Launch Vehicle.
Can India’s Rafale slay China’s ‘Mighty Dragon’ deployed near LAC?
New satellite imagery reveals the deployment of J-20 stealth fighter jets by PLA Air Force near LAC. India seems confident that newly-acquired Rafale fighters and S-400 air defence systems can effectively thwart any Chinese threats
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D-St investors richer by over Rs 2 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty extend record run
Indian benchmark indices Nifty50 and Sensex hit fourth consecutive record highs on Tuesday, driven by banking and IT stock gains, amid positive global market trends. Sensex rose 308 points to 77,301, while Nifty gained 92 points to 23,558.
Stocks in news: Zomato, Paytm, HAL, Som Distilleries, Adani Enterprises, TCS
Sensex and Nifty hit new highs. NCLAT directs NCLT to re-hear APL Apollo Tubes insolvency plea. Reliance Jio's tech collaboration with TM Forum sees 80% resource increase. Police investigate child labor at Som Distilleries. Mahindra Lifespace targets sharp increase in sales. Lupin enters CDMO business. Alembic Pharma receives FDA approval.
Modi 3.0 takes aim: Blueprint to make the Indian armed forces future ready
India faces growing security challenges from China and Pakistan, prompting calls for a robust and integrated defence strategy. This includes bolstering nuclear deterrence, enhancing military capabilities, and pushing for systemic reforms in defence production and organization. The new government must prioritize these measures to ensure national security and strategic autonomy in the coming years.
The China challenge: The nuts and bolts of Rs 50,000 cr fighter jet deal
India is enhancing its naval capabilities in response to China's PLA Navy in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian Navy is set to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France to bolster its aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The deal, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, will strengthen India's defense ties with France and address the challenge posed by China's expanding naval presence in the region.
Defence stocks: Long runway, hedge a bit to avoid narrative-based decisions; 8 PSU & Pvt sector stocks, 4 with upside potential of upto 44%
In an election season, there are bound to be times when one or the other narrative may make one question about whether one should sell the stocks. The underlying reason would be fear of losing the gains on which one is sitting. Especially when it comes to sectors like defence, railways and others which have seen a strong re-rating and siting with big gains and already there has been skepticism about their stock price moving ahead of time. Now let's look at the issue in two ways, first is whether the fundamentals of the sector are on a strong foot and business is fine or not. Second, how to hedge the exposure so that one is not forced to sell due to narrative, because the fact is that a continuation in policy push means that the companies have just started their journey. While defence PSUs are well known, there are other private sector players, whose lifeline is dependent on defence expenditure and in the last few years they have also done well, both on the street and in terms of real business. So, it is better that one should hedge and stay with them and not get jittery because of one or the other narrative which will keep hitting the street till 4th June.
Candidates of strong directional move on 4th June: 5 PSU stocks which have benefited the most due to government policy push and spending
In the last two years, it is a well known fact that every PSU stock has been re-rated by the street, right from perennial under-performers like oil marketing and refining oil companies to PSU banks. But if one looks a bit deeper there are some which have been re-rated more than others. The reason, these are PSUs which are from the sectors where the government has clearly decided are its priority areas and there has been a policy push for these sectors. A company which is going to be providing finance for the expansion of the solar energy network which is the next focus of the government. The overall demand runway for these sectors is longer which means overall growth will be higher when confirmation of policy continuity comes. Also they are in business where it would be difficult for the private sector to compete. Now because it is the policy push which matters, the continuity of tailwinds of higher government spending, will push them for another round of re-rating on the result day.
India's defence capabilities boosted under Modi government, relying on imports only for immediate needs: NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat
India has significantly enhanced its defense capabilities over the past decade, with a focus on indigenous manufacturing and reducing reliance on arms imports. VK Saraswat, a member of NITI Aayog and former chief of the DRDO, highlighted that 60% of India's arms and ammunition are now domestically produced, with major corporations like Adani, Tata, and L&T contributing to radar systems and gun manufacturing. Saraswat also assured that India's power capacity is sufficient to meet its needs, minimizing the risk of significant power cuts. Companies like Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Electronics are poised to benefit from these trends.
Hyderabad engineer arrested in Gujarat for allegedly spying for Pakistan
An aeronautical engineer was arrested in Bharuch, Gujarat, for allegedly spying for a Pakistani intelligence agency. Pravin Mishra, employed with a Hyderabad firm specializing in missile and drone components, is accused of gathering and passing on confidential information about the Indian armed forces and defence-related research to Pakistan. Mishra's arrest is part of a broader investigation into an espionage network involving individuals associated with missile system development and organizations like DRDO and HAL.
Private sector's share in defence production reaches highest in eight years
Private sector companies in India have played a significant role in the country's defence production, contributing Rs 16,411 crore in fiscal year 2023-24, marking the highest share since 2016-17. Despite a decrease from the previous year, this contribution accounted for 22 per cent of the total defence production of Rs 74,739 crore. The government's push for local defence production, record high defence exports, and investments in defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu aim to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports.
LCA Tejas' advanced version Mark-1A completes maiden flight today, deliveries to start soon: Watch video here
The first production series fighter of LCA Tejas Mark-1A completed its maiden flight in Bengaluru, piloted by Group Capt (retd) KK Venugopal. HAL announced the successful 18-minute sortie, marking a milestone in India's indigenous aircraft development. The advanced Tejas Mk-1A features upgraded radar and missile systems. With PM Modi's endorsement, Tejas aims to bolster IAF's capabilities, though challenges persist amid reports of the first loss in a recent air crash.
First crash in 23 years: Here are 6 key facts about the Tejas fighter jet
An Indian Air Force's LCA Tejas aircraft crashed near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, with the pilot safely ejecting. This marks the first crash involving the jet since its inaugural flight 23 years ago. The Tejas is a domestically developed supersonic aircraft used by the Indian military, succeeding the ageing Mig 21 fighter jets. It is the lightest and smallest multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft in its category, designed to accommodate various types of weaponry. The crash in Jaisalmer is a significant event in the aircraft's history, which began with its first test flight in 2001.
India clears project to develop AMCA 5th generation stealth fighter aircraft
The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the DRDO's project to develop the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. The project, estimated at around Rs 15,000 crore, aims to design and develop the aircraft along with its technologies in partnership with private and public sector agencies. The AMCA project is expected to create numerous job opportunities and boost the indigenous military industry. The aircraft is planned to be inducted into operational roles after 2030 and could potentially lead to the development of future generations of fighter jets in India.
India tries to boost space startups, close gap with China
While the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is one of the top national space agencies in the world, the private sector was slow to develop because the government allowed only a few vendors and manufacturers to participate.
DRDO successfully concludes four flight trials of ABHYAS
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieves success with four flight trials of the high-speed expendable aerial target 'ABHYAS.' Conducted at Odisha's Integrated Test Range, the trials focused on key mission objectives, showcasing the effectiveness of the revised robust configuration with a single booster. ABHYAS, designed by DRDO's Aeronautical Development Establishment, serves as a cost-effective alternative for weapon system practice and holds export potential. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates DRDO for the achievement, emphasizing its significance in enhancing India's defence capabilities.
DRDO to continue with Tapas drone project, to expand its capabilities to operate above 30,000 ft
The DRDO is continuing with its project to further develop the Tapas medium-altitude, long endurance (MALE) drone in which one of the three services has shown interest to use them around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for operations.
India, US bolster defence cooperation in response to China: Joint production of combat vehicles, drones in focus
On Friday, Lloyd Austin, the Defense Secretary of the United States, declared a collaborative effort between India and the US in the co-production of infantry combat vehicles, signifying a pivotal advancement in their defense industrial partnership. This revelation unfolds against the backdrop of heightened strategic cooperation between the two nations, a response to the escalating military assertiveness demonstrated by China.
LCA Tejas successfully test-fires ASTRA beyond visual range missile
Indigenously-developed light combat aircraft Tejas on Wednesday successfully test-fired an ASTRA beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa. The missile release was successfully carried out from the aircraft at an altitude of about 20,000 feet, officials said.
IAF chief VR Chaudhari reviews Light Combat Aircraft programme
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari reviewed the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme in Air Headquarters, an official statement said on Wednesday.
Maiden flight of LCA Navy Trainer Prototype aircraft successfully conducted
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Naval Trainer Prototype 'NP5' has completed its maiden flight successfully, according to Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). The prototype NP5 will soon be used for field and carrier operations on both INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant. LCA Navy Prototypes are carrier compatible and can operate with Air-to-Air weapons for combat missions.
NASA, U.S. military to develop nuclear rocket
NASA is working on a project to use nuclear thermal propulsion. It has been named DRACO or Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations and it aims to have an in-space test of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion or the NPT. Know the technical detail.
What DRDO's Tapas UAV is capable of as it readies for user evaluation trials?
The Tapas-201 UAV boasts a versatile design, enabling it to undertake various missions, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance tasks for all three branches of the Indian armed forces. With an impressive endurance of 24 to 30 hours, the UAV offers an extended operational window for carrying out vital military operations.
Make in India dream for defence sector moves one step closer, first jet likely in 3 years
The MoU inked between General Electric (GE) Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) in Washington will translate into the actual contract “within a few months” after conclusion of some remaining commercial negotiations, a top government officer told TOI in an interview on Friday.
The nuts and bolts of the engine Modi brings to power Atmanirbhar Bharat
General Electric's GE Aerospace has signed an MoU with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), to make the fighter jet engine GE414 in India, a significant step in shifting India’s dependence on foreign countries for its military aircraft. India currently buys its fighter jets from Russia and France, but with the transfer of technology of GE414, the country will have more independence in producing its jet fighters.
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