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Indian Army to get first Hermes-900 drone on June 18, to boost surveillance on Pakistan border
The Hermes-900 known as the Drishti-10 drone is being supplied to Indian forces including Indian Army and Navy by AdDefence Systems. The first Hermes-900 was delivered to the Indian Navy in January this year. The second drone is being taken by the Army.
Rampage Missiles inducted by Indian Air Force, Navy; Boost to long-range precision strikes
The Indian Air Force has bolstered its fighter aircraft fleet with the induction of the Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles, capable of striking targets up to 250 km away. This missile, known as the High-Speed Low Drag-Mark 2 missile in the Indian Air Force, was utilized extensively by the Israeli Air Force in recent operations against Iranian targets. The Rampage has been integrated into the Russian-origin aircraft fleet, including Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, and Jaguar fighters, and also into the Indian Navy's MiG-29K fleet.
Long-haul carrier Emirates opens Dubai Air Show with $52 billion aircraft purchase from Boeing
Long-haul carrier Emirates opened the Dubai Air Show with a USD 52 billion purchase of Boeing Co. aircraft. Emirates made the announcement witnessed by the crown prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, at a news conference Monday afternoon.
Israel's Arrow missile defense system successfully intercepts ballistic missile fired by Iran's proxies
Israel's Arrow missile defense system has intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Iranian proxies in Yemen, marking a significant achievement in missile defense technology. Developed in collaboration with the US and Israel, the system demonstrated its capability to defend against a range of ballistic missiles. This success, as noted by experts, could impact Israel's regional security posture, especially in relation to Iran, which possesses thousands of ballistic missiles.
Israeli airlines boost flights as some governments join rescue effort
Governments and airlines are working together to evacuate tourists from Israel and repatriate citizens amidst escalating violence. Israeli flag carrier El Al is operating additional flights to and from various destinations. Most foreign airlines have suspended services, leaving passengers uncertain about leaving or reaching the country. Insurance cover for Israeli airlines is also a concern, with the parliamentary finance committee considering state guarantees. Some governments, such as Denmark and the Czech Republic, are arranging special relief flights.
China’s emerging role in the Arab world: From economic projects to political mediation
Qin Gang, Chinese Foreign Minister, recently held separate telephonic conversations with his counterparts from both Israel and Palestine and advised them to relaunch peace talks and offered China’s good offices to mediate in the long-drawn conflict.
Beijing eyes big ticket deals in West Asia & N Africa region
China is trying to exploit Morocco’s strained relation with France to grab contract for Morocco’s proposed expansion of high-speed rail project between Casablanca and Marrakech. Against the backdrop of rising cases of train accidents in the country, Chinese Tech Company Huawei’s Aviation and Rail Business Unit has offered its expertise to introduce new technologies to ensure safe railways.
Def offset policy requires whole govt approach: Leading think-tank
The Defence Offset Facilitating Agency in the ministry is the nodal body for negotiating offset contracts whether in the defence sector or non-defence sector depending upon matching demand and supply. Many countries have established an offset facilitating agency so that it can take independent decisions in national interest. These countries include Canada, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Israel, Spain, and Japan, according to a CUTS statement.
View: What is to be done with India’s defence offset policy!
The objectives of India’s defence offset policy need to be revisited to facilitate innovation-based transformation. Perhaps, the need of the hour is to formulate a National Offset Policy (NOP), aiming at overall economic development and industrial benefit using a whole of government approach and not just defence.
UAE, Israel to jointly develop unmanned military, commercial vessels
The Emirati-Israeli unmanned vessels would be able to operate semi- and fully autonomously and carry out missions including submarine detection and anti-submarine warfare.
Dubai Air Show opens to industry on the mend amid COVID-19
Dubai's biennial Air Show opened Sunday to a world still reeling from the pandemic and an aviation industry hard-hit by the coronavirus, but on the mend. Boeing and Airbus have traditionally been the stars of the aviation trade show, competing for multi-billion-dollar Gulf-based airline purchases and hammering out final details minutes before back-to-back press conferences.
Czechs ink USD 630 million deal to get Israeli air defence
SPYDER system, made by the Israeli state-run company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., is capable of providing protection against aircraft, helicopters, bombers, cruise missiles and other weapons.
Israeli air force debuts new spy aircraft
These systems would enable the military to generate "an unprecedented depth and scope of intelligence in real-time, in any weather or visibility conditions, during routine operations and conflict", the statement read.
Barak-8 missile: A strategically vital and lethal weapon for the forces
The Barak-8 Air and Missile Defence system or LRSAM provides a 360-degree defence against various airborne threats. Complemented by a state-of-the-art multi-mission radar, flexible control and command system, and two-way data link, Barak-8 can engage multiple targets at the same time during day and night in all weather conditions, which makes it a lethal weapon.
Czech Republic to acquire Israeli air defense system, SPYDER, in USD 430 million deal
The Czechs want to acquire the SPYDER system, which is made by the Israeli state-run company Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Limited and is capable of providing protection against aircraft, helicopters, bombers, cruise missiles and other weapons.
First five Rafales just two days away, India's wait for the gamechanging squadron ends
For almost two decades, the IAF has been perceived to be handicapped on long-range weapons and sensors vis-a-vis PAF. Rafale will reverse this & give IAF the decisive edge with better sensors and weapons. Each Rafale in the air would require at least two F16s for a counter-challenge.
Indian Air Force’s LCA to get Astra missile firepower, not Rafale’s meteor
Sources said after the missile is inducted into the Su30MKI fighter jets from which it has been tested, the system would be integrated on other foreign-origin combat aircraft. The performance of the Astra, sources said, is regarded to be better than similar Russian systems currently in service.
Indo-Israel missile defence system to be procured by Israeli Navy
The missile system has been jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), India's DRDO, Israel's Administration for the Development of Weapons and Technological Infrastructure, Elta Systems, Rafael and some other Indian defence companies.
First Tejas squadron to come up by July; IAF chief Arup Raha flies the indigenous jet
"The twin-seat Tejas trainer will undergo a full-profile sortie. It will convey IAF's confidence in the indigenous fighter," said HAL chief T Suvarna Raju.
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