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02 Jun

Eurosatory 2022: IWI highlights new generation of its revolutionary riot-control protective suit, the GAL VPS, reducing trauma sustained by forces, by up to 90%.

The company recently received order for prison tactical teams in the US, and from other clients worldwide Eurosatory, Paris: Ramat Hasharon, Israel. IWI - Israel Weapon Industries - a member of the SK Group (founded by Mr. Samy Katsav), and a global leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for military forces, police units, law enforcement agencies, and governmental entities around the world –highlights the patented GAL Versatile Protective Suit (VPS) at Eurosatory, with improved design reducing trauma sustained by forces in the maintenance of public order, by up to 90%. Adaptable to all scenarios, the lightweight, wearable protection system…

17 Apr

‘Russian troops lost over 2,000 armoured vehicles, 145 UAVs since war began’

Kiev: As of Sunday, the Russian troops have lost 2,002 armoured combat vehicles and 148 UAVs since the beginning of the war, claimed the Ukrainian Army. General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine claimed in a Facebook post that the total combat losses of the Russian forces between February 24 and April 17 comprise approximately: 20,300 military personnel, 773 tanks, 2,002 armoured combat vehicles, 376 artillery systems, 127 multiple rocket launchers, 66 units of air defence equipment, 165 planes, 146 helicopters, 1,471 automotive equipment and eight ships/boats. Further, as per the post, the Russian forces have also lost 76 fuel…

17 Mar

Maiden Flight of FOC Standard LCA Tejas

Bengaluru: The first Light Combat Aircraft in FOC standard (SP-21) took to the skies for maiden flight here today. Piloted by Air Cmde. K.A Muthana(Retd), Chief Test Flying (Fixed Wing), the aircraft took-off from HAL Airport at around 1230 hours. It was airborne for 40 minutes. This flight signifies exemplary team work between various stakeholders of LCA Tejas programme such as HAL, DGAQA, CEMILAC, IAF, ADA etc., says Shri R Madhavan, CMD, HAL. HAL achieved the momentous feat within a record time of 12 months after release of Drawing Applicability List (DAL) and SOP by CEMILAC. This would pave way for…

10 Sep

Maiden Mid-air Refueling Trial (Actual) of LCA Successful

Bengaluru: The Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas LSP8) has successfully completed the Wet (actual) engagement today by transferring 1900 Kgs fuel from IAF IL78 mid-air refueling tanker. The refueling was carried out at an altitude of 20000 ft. The aircraft speed was 270 knots and all the internal tanks and drop tanks were refueled. A few days ago, the successful dry docking of aerial refueling probe with mother tanker was carried out on September 4 and 6, 2018, With this, India joins the elite group of countries who have developed the Air-to-Air (AAR) system for military class of aircraft, says Mr R Madhavan,…