The crude bomb, which appeared to have been packed in a soft-drink can, went off near the Embassy of Israel on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road in New Delhi on Friday evening at around 5 pm local time, shattering the windscreens of three cars on the road, Delhi Police said.
As the prime contractor, Elbit Systems will supply the Sabrah light tank solution based on the tracked ASCOD platform that is manufactured by General Dynamics European Land Systems Santa Bárbara from Spain (GDELS),” Elbit Systems said.
DRDO Akash-NG Missile: The Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile was successfully launched by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday and intercepted the target with ‘textbook precision’, the DRDO said in a statement.
India-China Naku La Sikkim Clash: In a clear sign that the ongoing tense stand-off between the two Asian giants is not going to resolve anytime soon, Indian Army and Chinese PLA soldiers once again clashed in the border area last week. In the violent clash that took place on Wednesday (20 January), both sides sustained injuries. Though the Chinese side remained silent on the issue, Indian Army officially confirmed on Monday that both sides clashed in Naku La area in North Sikkim, saying that the face-off was resolved at local commanders’ level.
Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon SAAW: In yet another milestone, India’s apex defence research organisation, DRDO, successfully conducted captive and release trial of indigenously developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from Hawk-I of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) off the Odisha coast on Thursday.
Indian Army SIDM MoU: An MoU was signed between the Indian Army and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) on Thursday to provide further impetus to indigenisation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (a self-reliant India in defence) and to achieve strategic independence by reducing dependence on foreign origin equipment.
India France Desert Knight Military Exercise: Indo-French military exercise Desert Knight has clearly demonstrated Indian Air Force’s capability to induct a new combat jets like Rafale fighters, and quickly adapt them, said India’s top military officer Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat.
Aero India 2021: Paris based European defence giant Thales will display its latest family of Airmaster C airborne surveillance radars, Talios Pod and Starstreak missiles among other arms and armaments such as counter drone technology at India’s prestigious defence and aerospace exhibition Aero India, said the company, adding that this year the focus will on its Make in India initiatives.
The French side has fielded its own Rafale fighter combat jets, Airbus A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), A-400M Tactical Transport aircraft and nearly 175 air warriors of French Air Force. The Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft participating in the exercise include newly inducted Rafale which the force inducted last year, Mirage 2000 which is also of French origin, Russian origin Sukhoi-30MKI air superiority fighters.
Indian Air Force: Grappling with shortage of mid-air refuelling tanker aircraft amid a tense stand-off between India and China, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has sought financial quotes from US defence and aeropsace giant Boeing and the European aerospace major Airbus for leasing of at least two tankers to overcome this shortage.
Aero India 2021: US defence and space giant Lockheed Martin will pitch its F-21 fighter jets to Indian Air Force at India’s prestigious defence and aerospace exhibition Aero India 2021 which will be held at Yelahanka air force station near Bengaluru early next month.
Lynne Doughtie Boeing: KPMG veteran Lynne Doughtie has been elected to the board of Boeing Defense and Space, replacing Caroline Kennedy who has resigned following three years of dedicated service, the US defence giant said on Thursday. Doughtie, 58, retired from KPMG in 2020, after serving as US Chairman and CEO since 2015.
LCA Tejas News: In a major boost to domestic defence industry, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today approved the largest ever indigenous defence purchase of 83 combat jets manufactured by the state owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. This deal will be a game-changer for self-reliance in Indian defence manufacturing, said the defence minister.
India’s top army officer General Manoj Mukund Naravane Tuesday said Pakistan and China together form a “potent” threat, and the “threat of collusivity” cannot be wished away.
Dan Antal Rolls-Royce: UK based defence and automobile major Rolls-Royce appointed Dan Antal as General Counsel for Defense and Rolls-Royce North America (RRNA), said the company. In this role, Dan will be a key member of the Defense and General Counsel Leadership teams and will be based in our Washington, DC office.
Indian Army: The Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane on Friday visited the headquarters of Pune-based Southern Command to get an update on various operational and training related issues. The Army said in a statement that General Naravane was also given an update on the contributions of troops of Southern Command in various humanitarian…
Rafael’s Trophy Active Protection System: US defence company Leonardo DRS, Inc. and Israel’s defence major Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Wednesday confirmed that they have completed the delivery of Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) ordered by the U.S. Army for installation on Abrams main battle tanks. This marks a major milestone in the Army’s efforts to…
Sylla Dixon Raytheon Technologies: US defence and missile giant Raytheon Technologies appointed Marie R. Sylla-Dixon as chief diversity officer (CDO), said the company. Sylla-Dixon will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Gregory Hayes and serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team.
Israel’s defence company Elbit Systems has been selected to establish and operate the International Flight Training Center of the Hellenic Air Force following a competitive process, said the company. This selection is a part of an agreement between the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense.
US Army Iron Dome Missile: Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) has completed the delivery of the second of two Iron Dome Defense System batteries produced by the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to the U.S. Army over the weekend, the Israeli defence company said. Israel’s defence minister Benny Gantz said the delivery of the Iron Dome…
