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Tesscorn is a prominent supplier of high-speed imaging systems and solutions. Its state-of-the-art technologies enable accurate and dependable tracking of missiles, rockets, and other airborne objects, and have played a significant role in aiding India's Aerospace and Defence (A&D) operations. The TrackEye6DoF motion analysis software developed by the firm is an essential tool for verifying the separation of rockets and missiles from fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy (IN). The program tracks things in three dimensions and provides precise information on their acceleration, velocity, and trajectory by using sophisticated algorithms. Tesscorn's aerial cameras, either to aircraft fuselage or affixed to...

As part of the Netra Mk2 program, the Indian Air Force's (IAF) fleet of Airbus-321s has started making frequent sorties to calibrate the electronics being fitted on the aircraft. Six Air India A321 commercial aircraft will be converted into Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft as part of the initiative. The fleet of Airbus-321 aircraft has already had its commercial avionics removed and replaced with military-grade equipment. Beginning the next year, the primary AESA radar and airborne sensors will be provided to the aircraft by DRDO. The A321 patch worn by the IAF's Airbus-321 fleet crew indicates that the aircraft are likely already in service. Conducting regular sorties is an essential measure for ensuring the...

Double-humped camels are being used by the Indian Army as part of an innovative attempt to carry and patrol through the difficult terrain of Eastern Ladakh. This is the first time these resilient animals have been used for this kind of purpose by the Indian Army. The effective utilization of Bactrian camels, which are double-humped camels, demonstrates the Indian Army's creativity and adaptability in harnessing indigenous resources to bolster its operational capacities. These camels are indigenous to the area and adapted to the severe conditions of the high desert. The choice to use double-humped camels is based on their exceptional durability and ease of mobility on the sandy ground. They are perfect for moving vital supplies to...

360 ONE Asset Management Limited (formerly known as IIFL Asset Management Limited) ("360 ONE AMC") has made a sizeable investment of roughly USD 16 million in CoreEL Technologies, a player in Technology Development, Systems Engineering, and Products Manufacturing for the Aerospace and Defence sector. Targeting a minority ownership, this funding is anticipated to accelerate CoreEL's growth trajectory through support of R&D, new product development, manufacturing capacity expansion, and other strategic objectives. CoreEL Technologies is a Bangalore-based company that specializes in developing, producing, and providing sophisticated electronic goods and systems to the Indian Ministry of Defence and other sectors of the country's...

According to unverified reports, Sajid Mir, a major player in the horrifying 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, was poisoned while imprisoned in Pakistan. The incident, which took place in Dera Ghazi Khan's Central Jail, raised concerns about the security of well-known prisoners in Pakistan. There are still unanswered questions regarding the purported poisoning. According to reports, Mir was airlifted to the CMH Institute of Medical Sciences in Bahawalpur after being found poisoned. It's still unknown what specifically caused his illness and why he might have been poisoned. It was just a few months ago when Mir was moved to the Dera Ghazi Khan jail. He had been imprisoned at Lahore Central Jail since 2022, after being convicted in a...

Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar of the Indian Navy said in an interview that the LCA-Navy program has effectively functioned as a technical demonstrator, offering important information and perspectives for the creation of the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) fighter jet. In addition, he stated that the Navy is working on the TEDBF program and would soon be presenting the Defense Ministry with a strong case for its development. According to estimates from the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), financing for the TEDBF program will need to be allocated between 13,000 and 14,000 crores. In order to fulfill the needs of a single aircraft carrier, the Indian Navy plans to acquire 45 TEDBF units. The Navy also intends to purchase an...

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a state-owned company in India, is about to start construction on the TPE331-12B Engine Facility for HTT-40 in the Engine Division (BC). This comes after HAL last year inked an agreement to supply and construct eighty-eight TPE331-12B engines and kits, as well as provide maintenance and support services, to power the Hindustan Trainer Aircraft (HTT-40) for more than US$100 million. Since 2014, the TPE331-12B engines powering the HTT-40 prototypes have been operating successfully. The signing of this "Manufacturing & Repair license agreement for Honeywell TPE331-12B Turboprop engine" last year was a significant step toward the completion of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) deal for 70 HAL HTT-40...

As security personnel conducted extensive search operations to extract suspected terrorists from the forested areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch districts, three people were taken into custody for interrogation, officials said on Monday. As of the last reports that were received, officials stated that the joint search operations by the police, Army, and CRPF were in progress in various areas of Budhal, Thanamandi, Sunderbani, Kalakote in Rajouri, and Mendhar in Poonch. They reported that on Sunday night, three people were taken from Barote in Budhal for interrogation. According to officials, searches began yesterday morning in Muradpur, Bathuni, Ghai Bhawal (Sunderbani), Tatta Pani Broh in Kalakote, Ghambir Mughlan in...

The Indian Army Major, who was relieved of duty in October due to his suspected involvement with a Pakistani intelligence agent, is requesting copies of the records pertaining to the inquiries conducted against him. The major has submitted an application to the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) main court in New Delhi. The major was assigned to a Strategic Forces Unit. Based on Military Intelligence investigations, the major had been in continual Facebook conversation with the Pakistani intelligence agent. This sparked questions and prompted a more thorough investigation of the major's actions. The President fired the major as a result of the investigation's findings. The major has submitted an application to the AFT in an effort to get...

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Indian Navy would rename its ranks in accordance with national culture and reaffirmed his government's commitment to strengthening the position of women in the armed services. He praised Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for his foresight and military tactics, pointing out that the Maratha monarch of the 17th century understood the value of naval might. The Prime Minister was addressing at a Navy Day celebration in Malvan, Maharashtra's coastal Sindhudurg district, around 500 kilometers from Mumbai. He stated, "We are putting a lot of emphasis on growing the proportion of women in the armed forces." Following the news that a female commander would be leading a Navy ship, Narendra Modi...

About 25 leaders and cadres of the National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM), a Meitei UG group, led by Major Boicha (Vice Chief of Army Staff of NRFM), along with 25 weapons, joined the UNLF on December 02, 2023, following the recent signing of a peace agreement between the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the Government of Manipur, and the Government of India on November 29, 2023. With this, the majority of the group's members have moved away from committing violence. The event is probably going to boost the Indian government's attempts to bring peace and normalcy back to Manipur. Notably, Meitei UG cadres from three KCP groups came together to create the NRFM (previous United Revolutionary Front) on September 11, 2011...

Six young Nepalis who were enlisted in the Russian Army and killed in the conflict with Ukraine were named by Nepalese ministry of foreign affairs on Monday. The Ministry also asked the Russian government to compensate the relatives of the deceased and repatriate the bodies to Nepal. According to the press release, the deceased have been identified as Pritam Karki (Syangja), Ganga Raj Moktan (Illam), Raj Kumar Karki (Dolakha), Rupak Karki (Kapilvastu), Dewan Rai (Kaski), and Sandeep Thapaliya (Gorkha). The government has further stated that negotiations have begun to free Bibek Khatri, a young man from Baridya who has been captured by Ukrainian soldiers. Khatri is shown sitting inside an armored vehicle belonging to the Ukrainian army...

The powerful ASRAAM Close Combat Missile (CCM), manufactured by the MBDA, has been seen mounted on the formidable Tejas light combat aircraft. The addition of a third Within-Visual-Range (WVR) missile to the already deadly arsenal of the fighter is a noteworthy development. MBDA officials stated earlier this week that the integration of ASRAAM onto Tejas is proceeding adequately, with test flights scheduled for soon. With this combination, Tejas will join the ranks of the Israeli Python-5 and Russian R-73 missiles as a true triple threat in the WVR sector. A deadly triad for supremacy in the air R-73: This seasoned Russian missile is perfect for close-quarters combat and dogfights because of its high explosive warhead and remarkable...