What is the News? The preliminary design for the Light Combat Aircraft(LCA)-Mk2 and the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has been completed. About LCA-Mk2 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk2 is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft designed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Payload Capacity: It is a 1,350 mm longer… Continue reading LCA-Mk2 to roll out next year, first flight in 2023, says scientist
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DRDO hands over air defence missile (MRSAM) System to Indian Air Force
What is the News? The Defence Minister has handed over the first deliverable Firing Unit (FU) of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM) System to the Indian Air Force(IAF). About Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM) Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in collaboration with the Indian industry.… Continue reading DRDO hands over air defence missile (MRSAM) System to Indian Air Force
INS Tabar conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise with Egyptian Navy
What is the News? Indian Navy’s INS Tabar has carried out a military exercise with a frontline warship of the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea. About the Exercise with Egyptian Navy The exercise involved multiple activities covering a wide range of naval operations. These included drills for transit through asymmetric threat environments, operations for… Continue reading INS Tabar conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise with Egyptian Navy
Drone use, satellite imagery for agriculture insurance may be a must
What is the news? Govt, IRDAI are considering using artificial intelligence to control fraud claims, cut delays in settlement. Pilot studies have been undertaken for estimation of yield at the gram panchayat level by using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, among others. What is being planned? Use of drones… Continue reading Drone use, satellite imagery for agriculture insurance may be a must
Drone’s Economic Impact Will Match Internet’s
Synopsis: The recently released new drone rules 2021 are centered around light-touch governance. The resultant progressive ecosystem will lead to opportunities in multiple sectors of the economy. Background Read here: Drone Rules 2021 – Explained Must Read: How new drone guidelines can give wings to drone startups? Where will drones work? Once drones take off in full force, opportunities… Continue reading Drone’s Economic Impact Will Match Internet’s
India and US sign Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is this project about?3 Why this move is considered significant?4 What is Defence Technology & Trade Initiative (DTTI)? What is the news? Recently, India & the US signed the Project Agreement (PA) for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV). What is this project about? This is a project is signed… Continue reading India and US sign Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Hansa New Generation (NG) aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL, successfully make its maiden flight
What is the News? Hansa New Generation (NG) aircraft has successfully made its maiden flight from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) airport. About Hansa New Generation(NG) aircraft: Hansa New Generation(NG) aircraft is an upgraded version of the two-seater Hansa trainer aircraft. Designed by: National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore Features: The unique features of Hansa-NG are Glass… Continue reading Hansa New Generation (NG) aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL, successfully make its maiden flight
India’s 1st N-missile tracking ship Dhruv to be launched on Sept 10
Contents1 What is the news?2 Introduction3 What are some key features of INS Dhruv?4 Why is Dhruv significant? What is the news? National Security Advisor is expected to commission India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship Dhruv from Visakhapatnam on September 10. Introduction Dhruv is built by Hindustan Shipyard in collaboration with Defence Research… Continue reading India’s 1st N-missile tracking ship Dhruv to be launched on Sept 10
Defence Minister dedicates to the Nation Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’
Source: This post is based on the article “Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to the Nation Indigeneously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? The Defence Minister has commissioned the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)’s offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Vigraha. About ICGS Vigraha: Vigraha is… Continue reading Defence Minister dedicates to the Nation Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’
Govt gives wing to drone policy (On new drone rules 2021)
Source: Business Standard, TOI, Livemint, TH Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Significance 4 More reforms in order5 What now? What is the news? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified Drone Rules, 2021, under which the coverage of all-up weight of an unmanned aircraft system has been increased from 300 kg to 500 kg. It… Continue reading Govt gives wing to drone policy (On new drone rules 2021)
