AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING AND CONTROL
India's Rudram-1 Missile: How does it stack up against global competitors? Rudram 1 Missile: India has successfully tested its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1, developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force. Integrated with Sukhoi-30MKI jets, it targets radiation sources with INS-GPS navigation and a Pass...
04 Jul, 2024, 03.19 PM ISTHere's why popular street food momos in monsoon can be dangerous During the monsoon season, enjoying street foods like momos can be risky due to increased contamination from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This article explores the specific health hazards associated with momos during the rainy season and provides e...
04 Jul, 2024, 01.47 PM ISTNorth Korea says tested missile capable of carrying super-large warhead North Korea successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying a super-large warhead, state media said Tuesday, with analysts suggesting the weapon could be nuclear-capable. Pyongyang's state media claimed it had successfully l...
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N. Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles, one fails North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, with one launch failing, South Korea's military reported Monday. The launches followed North Korea's warning of "fatal consequences" after joint military exercises by South Korea, Japan, and the ...
01 Jul, 2024, 09.31 AM ISTMade in India Netra, Pinaka Systems attract European, Southeast Asian interest The AEWC is a system developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems and two of their aircraft are already flying with the Indian Air Force giving wide coverage of the adversaries' activities along both western and northern front of the country. The In...
19 Jun, 2024, 09.02 PM ISTDGCA de-rosters Mumbai ATC officer after near-miss incident In the early hours of Saturday, IndiGo flight 5053, arriving from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR), landed on runway 27 while Air India flight 657 was still in the process of taking off for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV). Both fli...
09 Jun, 2024, 12.56 PM ISTIsrael pummels Gaza as troops push into central Rafah Israeli forces conducted air raids on targets in the Gaza Strip, particularly in the southern city of Rafah. The military operation in Rafah led to international concerns about civilian safety, with reports of casualties and destruction in multiple ...
31 May, 2024, 12.59 PM ISTSatellite images show China's J-20 stealth fighters near Indian border in Sikkim Satellite images reveal China's deployment of J-20 stealth fighters near the Indian border in Tibet. This strategic move places the advanced aircraft within proximity to India, raising regional tensions. India counters with its Rafale fighters and u...
30 May, 2024, 08.00 PM ISTXi Jinping's recipe for total control: An army of eyes and ears A police officer in a Beijing apartment complex uses a color-coded system to identify high-risk residents. Xi Jinping aims for pervasive surveillance in China, expanding control and embedding the party in daily life.
25 May, 2024, 09.56 AM ISTDelhi's pollution worsens: This May is already more polluted than the previous 2 years Pollution data indicates that the average Air Quality Index (AQI) from May 1-16, 2024, was 233. However, the average AQI during the same period was 182 in 2023 and 215 in 2022.
17 May, 2024, 02.24 PM ISTExtra control measures in place for Indian spices, says UK watchdog Dismissing reports of any additional steps taken recently, the country's food watchdog noted that it has an early warning system (EWS) in place for maximum residue levels of ethylene oxide (ETO) - a food contaminant not allowed in the UK - in variou...
16 May, 2024, 10.28 PM ISTIsraeli forces take control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt Israeli forces have seized control of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, escalating tensions amid ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. The move, involving the 401st Brigade, aims to prevent terrorist activities at the crossing. Des...
08 May, 2024, 11.40 AM ISTUkraine warns front 'worsened' as Russia claims fresh gains Ukraine's army chief acknowledged a worsening battlefield situation as Russian forces seized another village in the east, gaining ground with superior manpower and ammunition. Ukrainian troops retreated to new defensive lines near Donetsk, facing he...
29 Apr, 2024, 04.49 PM ISTAfter COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air' WHO and experts define disease spread through the air, emphasizing ventilation importance and evidence of airborne spread, crucial for prevention strategies in pandemics like COVID-19.
18 Apr, 2024, 10.11 PM ISTOutnumbered by Pakistan & China, India wants more 'eyes in the sky', early-warning AEW&C India is making significant progress in developing and deploying advanced indigenous airborne early-warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) are actively working on...
06 Feb, 2024, 10.59 AM ISTTaiwan air force shows off its sub hunting, early warning prowess Taiwan's well-armed air force showcased its anti-submarine and early warning aircraft, emphasizing its vigilance over the skies and waters near the contested island claimed by China. Despite China's assertive actions, Taiwan's smaller yet well-equip...
30 Jan, 2024, 05.31 PM ISTUS military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea The United States military conducted additional strikes on Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen following previous attacks. The U.S. Navy warned American-flagged vessels to avoid areas around Yemen. President Biden warned of further strikes as the Houth...
15 Jan, 2024, 11.52 AM ISTBiden warns of more strikes on Yemen's Houthis if Red Sea attacks persist Biden vows continued military action against Yemen's Houthi forces amid Red Sea crisis. U.S. and British strikes target Houthi-controlled sites, reducing their ability to launch attacks. Concerns rise over regional conflict spillover from Israel-Ham...
13 Jan, 2024, 04.19 PM ISTHyderabad Authorities developing early warning system for flood with the help of IIT Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's Enforcement Vigilance & Disaster Management (EVDM) wing, in collaboration with IIT-Hyderabad, is developing an urban flood early warning system. The system aims to prevent loss of lives and enable early evacuation d...
21 Dec, 2023, 04.18 PM ISTIAF plans for six more ‘Netra’ early warning aircraft Sources said six additional aircraft are being planned to be acquired by the Air Force as part of a $1 billion plan to add force multipliers in the Air Force. The Netra system has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (...
22 Sep, 2023, 12.03 AM IST