IAF plans to induct 6 more Netra systems, besides possible replacement for two it operates. Also, there are plans to induct six Netra MK2 mounted on Airbus A321 aircraft.
Performance evaluation of ILSS included rigorous tests, such as oxygen concentration, demand breathing, availability of 100 percent oxygen & aerobatic manoeuvres at various altitudes.
Even though the Russian tanks have been modernised with explosive reactive armour to mitigate threats from shoulder-fired missiles, they remain vulnerable to tandem warheads.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi had earlier announced the government is expected to clear the Rs 5,700 cr contract for Pinaka munitions and Rs 4,500 cr for area denial munitions soon.
Bharat Forge already has a contract with Armenia for ATAGS. The west Asian country is angling for a larger order after the successful induction and performance of the gun system.
The artillery regiment has incorporated simulators in a big way for various functions like driving & weapons training, especially for Agniveers to get realistic training.
Army has put in fresh order for 73,000 SIG 716 G2 patrol assault or battlefield rifles, chambered for 7.62x51 mm rounds from US firm SIG Sauer, attracting criticism for continued imports.
Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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