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NEW DELHI: The Indian Army plans to induct tens of thousands of locally-made unmanned aerial systems and loitering munitions over the next five years to boost its battlefield capabilities, given the growing impact of these systems on military operations and how they have reshaped modern warfare as visible in ongoing global conflicts including the US-Israel war with Iran, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. The army's requirement spans 80 different types of unmanned systems for specif ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army plans to induct tens of thousands of locally-made unmanned aerial systems and loitering munitions over the next five years to boost its battlefield capabilities, given the growing impact of these systems on military operations and how they have reshaped modern warfare as visible in ongoing global conflicts including the US-Israel war with Iran, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. The army's requirement spans 80 different types of unmanned systems for specif ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: The army on Monday unveiled a key "technology roadmap" outlining technical and operational requirements in the domain of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions, a move that comes amid the changing nature of warfare as seen in various conflicts. The nearly 50-page document, intended for industry and academia, details 30 types of UAS and loitering munitions across five categories, translating into nearly 80 variants, a senior officer said. The categories are sur ...Read More >
New Delhi: The army on Monday unveiled a key "technology roadmap" outlining technical and operational requirements in the domain of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions, amid the changing nature of warfare as seen in various conflicts. The nearly 50-page document, intended for industry and academia, details 30 types of UAS and loitering munitions across five categories, translating into nearly 80 variants, a senior officer said. The categories are surveillance, loitering munit ...Read More >
A political controversy erupted after former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan claimed India was "completely defeated" on the first day of Operation Sindoor. Speaking in Pune, Chavan alleged that during the half-hour aerial engagement on December 7, Indian aircraft were shot down, the Air Force was grounded, and no planes could safely take off from Gwalior, Bathinda, or Sirsa due to threats from Pakistan. He also stated that the operation involved only aeria ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Indian Army showcased a captured Pakistan military drone of Turkish origin brought down by the Indian forces on May 10 during Operation Sindoor. On May 9, in a major escalation along India's western front, the Pakistani army carried out multiple airspace violations and drone intrusions on the night of May 7 and 8, targeting Indian military infrastructure. Also Read | VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: 5 Key Changes in India's Rural Employment Law Replacing MGNREGA. ...Read More >
The Indian Army showcased a Turkish Yiha drone downed during Operation Sindoor. Pakistan deployed these kamikaze drones against Indian installations. The displayed drone, launched from Lahore, was targeting Jalandhar. It carried 10 kg of explosives and was intercepted by Army Air Defence. India destroyed numerous such drones during recent hostilities. Vijay Diwas commemorates the 1971 war. New Delhi, The Indian Army on Monday displayed a reconstructed Turkish armed drone Yiha, which was shot do ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 15 (PTI) The Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group on Monday announced the launch of a new DeepTech design, production, and integration facility here and also unveiled six indigenous UAV and autonomous defence products. With an investment of over Rs 100 crore in new manufacturing and technology development at the Citadel Campus in Hardware Park, near Hyderabad International Airport, the 25,000 sq ft campus will house design-to-assembly manufacturing for UAVs, engines, and a ...Read More >
Three hundred eighty infantry battalions of the Indian Army have been equipped with drone platoons while elite commando units are being raised as part of a modernisation drive to bolster the force's combat capabilities along the northern and western frontiers. IMAGE: An Army personnel operates a drone to locate stranded civilians following cloudburst, at Dharali in Uttarkashi. Photograph: @adgpi X/ANI Photo Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, the director general of infantry, said this while highlighting steps ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): The Indian Army is gearing up for a major transformation with the introduction of Bhairav battalions and Ashni drone platoons. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is to be ready for deployment on November 1, said Director General Infantry, Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, on Wednesday. Also Read | Darjeeling Road Accident: 4 Killed, 16 Injured As Vehicle Falls Into Gorge in West Bengal District. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is set to be ready for depl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): The Indian Army is gearing up for a major transformation with the introduction of Bhairav battalions and Ashni drone platoons. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is to be ready for deployment on November 1, said Director General Infantry, Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, on Wednesday. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is set to be ready for deployment on November 1, with 25 such battalions planned to be raised in the next six months. Each battalion will co ...Read More >
A video of Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif delivering a speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York has gone viral, with netizens criticizing his address as "disastrous" due to multiple verbal slips. The speech, which focused largely on Artificial Intelligence (AI), also referenced recent tensions between India and Pakistan. Observers noted that Asif fumbled seven times during the address. At one point, he mispronounced the word "risk" as "riks" and repeatedly ment ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar clinched the title with a leap of 7.75m at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto in Maia, Portugal, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level meet. The Asian Games silver medallist registered his best effort in the second round on Saturday night. Sreeshankar opened with a 7.63m jump, followed it up with his winning leap of 7.75m in the second round, and then recorded a solid 7.69m. His third attempt was a foul, while his fi ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 20 (PT) The Madras High Court has observed that the ED was not a "drone" to attack at will, and nor was it a "super cop" to investigate anything and everything which comes to its notice. A division bench of Justice M S Ramesh and Justice V Lakshminarayanan made the observations while hearing the plea by city-based RKM Powergen Private Ltd challenging the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seizing Rs 901 crore of its fixed deposits in connection with a PMLA case. The ED action came on th ...Read More >
New Delhi : India showcased its error free air defence system during a brief war with Pakistan recently; adding more power, the tri-colour nation tested its surface to air Akash Prime missiles twice in Ladakh. This will boost India's defence capabilities at high altitude, majorly along the frontier with China. During the trials, Akash Prime missiles accurately destroyed two high-speed unmanned aerial targets at an altitude of 15,000 feet. Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, proudly congratu ...Read More >
Gen Chauhan emphasised that drones are reshaping conventional warfare ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * General Anil Chauhan stressed the need for strong indigenous drone and counter-UAV capabilities * Operation Sindoor saw Pakistan use unarmed drones and loitering munitions against India on May 10 * Indian forces neutralised most drones using kinetic and non-kinetic methods without damage Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Genera ...Read More >
The Indian Army demonstrated innovative technologies in Meerut, showcasing advancements in modern warfare. The event, 'Prachand Shakti', highlighted the role of UAVs, AI systems, and autonomous platforms in military operations. It underscores the Army's focus on tech integration and self-reliance amid evolving battlefield dynamics. In a bold demonstration of advanced military capabilities, the Indian Army showcased the impact of disruptive technologies on modern warfare strategies in Meerut on ...Read More >
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): A landmark demonstration titled Prachand Shakti was conducted in which Employment of Disruptive Technology by Infantry in Strike Corps Operations was displayed at the Kharga Corps Field Training Area in Meerut, the Indian Army said. This event highlighted the evolving face of modern warfare, where UAVs, AI-driven systems, loitering munitions, and autonomous platforms were redefining battlefield dynamics. It was scheduled and conducted on July 14. ...Read More >
Patna, July 14 (UNI) In a major step towards igniting the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship across the state, Bihar Industries Minister Nitish Mishra launched the official Bihar Idea Festival Portal here today. Speaking at the event Mishra said Bihar Idea festival was not just an event but a revolution to make 'Samriddh Bihar'. He said that it will encourage the youth to take up entrepreneurship to solve the grassroot challenges of Bihar. He said that the youth will be sensitised and i ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Houthi rebels have some long-range missiles and drones, which are capable of carrying out sporadic attacks on Israel. Some of their missiles, such as Palestine-2, can challenge Israel's defense systems, but their limited numbers, outdated technology and economic weakness make them unable to hold out against Israel for long. The Houthi rebels, officially known as Ansar Allah, are an Iran-backed armed group in Yemen that controls large parts of northern and western Yemen. Since the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India is set to roll out a $234 million incentive scheme aimed at boosting domestic production of civil and military drones, in a strategic move to cut dependence on imports and counter Pakistan's growing drone capabilities supported by China and Turkiye, sources told Reuters. India's push to build more home-grown drones stems from its assessment of the four-day clash with Pakistan in May that marked the first time New Delhi and Islamabad utilised unmanned aerial vehicles at scale ag ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India will launch a $234 million incentive programme for civil and military drone makers to reduce their reliance on imported components and counter rival Pakistan's programme built on support from China and Turkey, three sources told Reuters. India's push to build more home-grown drones stems from its assessment of the four-day clash with Pakistan in May that marked the first time New Delhi and Islamabad utilized unmanned aerial vehicles at scale against each other. The nuclear-armed ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India will launch a $234 million incentive programme for civil and military drone makers to reduce their reliance on imported components and counter rival Pakistan's programme built on support from China and Turkiye, three sources told Reuters. India's push to build more home-grown drones stems from its assessment of the four-day clash with Pakistan in May that marked the first time New Delhi and Islamabad utilised unmanned aerial vehicles at scale against each other. New Delhi will ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India will launch a $234 million incentive programme for civil and military drone makers to reduce their reliance on imported components and counter rival Pakistan's programme built on support from China and Turkey, three sources told Reuters. India's push to build more home-grown drones stems from its assessment of the four-day clash with Pakistan in May that marked the first time New Delhi and Islamabad utilized unmanned aerial vehicles at scale against each other. The nu ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: In a huge achievement, IG Drones has been granted the patent for the country's first indigenous defence drone simulator. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unveiled the simulator at the Defence Expo-2022. Conceptualised, designed, developed, and manufactured in the country, this next-generation simulator provides high-fidelity, realistic training for the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and paramilitary forces. With this patent, IG Drones becomes the first Indian company to secure inte ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In just four days of high-intensity precision strikes, India's Operation Sindoor "blinded, numbed, and paralysed" Pakistan's air power, delivering a "five-year setback" to the Pakistan air force.Launched in retaliation to missile strikes on military targets, the Indian Air Force's campaign was swift and surgical. According to top security sources quoted by news agency ANI, the strikes crippled Pakistan's radar coverage, dismantled its command and control systems, and exposed glaring w ...Read More >
New Delhi, India - In a landmark achievement for India's ddefencesector, the Indian Army has received a consignment of 480 loitering munitions, developed by Solar Industries in Nagpur. The indigenous Nagastra-1, which boasts over 75% indigenous content, marks a significant step towards enhancing India's military capabilities in drone warfare. This delivery follows a contract signed under emergency procurement powers by the Indian Army, further showcasing the country's growing defence self-relian ...Read More >
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