Unmanned Launch Underwater Aerial Vehicles (ULUAVs) are autonomous drones that can be swiftly and discreetly launched from submarines. These drones allow submarines to monitor potential threats without giving away their own position, enhancing their operational effectiveness.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) stands as a cornerstone in India's defence and aerospace sector, wielding significant influence and commanding a crucial role in national security. Yet, recent incidents raise serious questions about its operational integrity and the efficacy of its oversight mechanisms.
The Octava plant, overseen by RT-Capital of Rostec, has introduced a new version of the Obereg bulletproof vest. This updated vest is designed for engineers who work on humanitarian demining. It offers a larger area of protection against shrapnel and is lighter, weighing only 5 kg, according to a report by Russian media outlet Sputnik.
In combat, CS is spread as an aerosol. At low concentrations, it irritates the eyes and upper respiratory tract. At high concentrations, it can cause burns to exposed skin and, in some cases, lead to paralysis of the respiratory and circulatory systems, resulting in death.
India is hosting the 46th ATCM in Kochi, Kerala, from May 20 to 30. Delegates from 56 member countries of the Antarctic Treaty are attending this event, which is organized by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
This week, India and France will start discussions to finalize a Rs 50,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets. The Indian government has already approved the purchase of these jets from France to equip the indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, according to The Economic Times.
When an airplane encounters turbulence, it can abruptly drop in altitude, much like how a car dips when it hits a pothole. Just like hitting a pothole can make a car ride feel bumpy, encountering turbulence in an airplane can make the flight feel rough. How bumpy it gets depends on how strong the turbulence is.
The Corona satellite program, launched in response to the downing of an Air Force U-2 spy plane over the Soviet Union in 1960, was instrumental in pioneering the concept of space-based imagery. These early satellites, essentially modified Agena rocket upper stages equipped with cameras, operated at VLEO altitudes, providing critical intelligence during a period of intense global tension.
The MEA has reacted quickly to these reports by starting a thorough investigation to find out how widespread these issues are. The ministry admitted that, in some instances, its missions spent two to three times the market price on real estate, as reported by Eurasiareview. This discrepancy has raised suspicions of possible corruption and has led the MEA to investigate whether officers from South Block, the headquarters of India’s foreign ministry, might be involved.
The US has discussed the importance of equal treatment for all religious communities with many countries, including India, according to State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller, who spoke to journalists on Monday.
Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, was a major figure in Iran for many years. He was even considered a likely candidate to become Iran's supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
This development comes as Air Marshal (Retd) Donny Ermawan Taufanto, the Secretary General of Indonesia's Defense Ministry, met with Atul Rane, the head of BrahMos Aerospace, in New Delhi.
This program was a scientific initiative carried out by the U.S. military between 1993 and 2014. It received support from the Air Force, Navy, University of Alaska, and DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency).
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