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03 Dec

Indian aviation safety records significant jump in ICAO global ranking

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Recording a significant jump, Indian aviation safety oversight mechanism has marked the 48th spot in the world. A senior official of the aviation regulator on Saturday said that it is a quantum leap from its 102nd rank four years ago. With a view to check its effective implementation (EI) of critical safety elements, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) had last month audited the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Officials said that following the audit, the UN's aviation arm has given the DGCA its highest ever EI score of 85.49 per cent which puts…

02 Jun

Crown Group Defence Ties Up with WILO Pumps to support Indigenisation of Pumps for Indian Naval Ships and Submarines

Mumbai: Dynatron Services Pvt Ltd, a Crown Group Defence company, a strategic partner to Indian Defence Forces supporting the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative in a drive to support indigenization of equipment for Indian Naval Ships and Submarines signed an MoU with M/s. WILO Mather and Platt Pumps Pvt. Ltd, one of the world's leading premium providers of pumps and pump systems. Through the tie-up both Dynatron Services & WILO Pumps will work together towards: · Refurbishing/Renewal of automatic system for pump control for Ship lift / Naval Ship Repair Yard, Karwar · WILO has a well-established R&D division, Metallurgy department and a…

11 May

President confers 13 Shaurya Chakras to army personnel

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind conferred 13 Shaurya Chakras, including six posthumous, to the personnel of the armed forces during a Defence Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The gallantry awards were given to the personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty. The President also conferred 14 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 24 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals for distinguished service of exceptional order. Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal. On April 30, Gen. Manoj Pande took charge as the 29th Chief…

12 Apr

2+2 focuses on meeting food shortage fallout from Ukraine invasion

New York: While differences on the degree of reaction to Russia's invasion remained, India and the US focused at their dialogue of diplomatic and defence leaders on meeting what could turn out to be its catastrophic fallout: Food shortages affecting the poorest countries. "An equally big worry which is emerging is of food security," External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday at a news conference after the 2+2 meeting."There are concerns across geographies of societies who are importing wheat or sugar or other foodstuff out of the conflict region", he said. "Our countries are working together to try to bring…

31 Mar

Surface-to-air missile system for Army successfully hits aerial targets: DRDO

New Delhi: The medium-range surface-to-air missile system (MRSAM) for the Indian army has proved its effectiveness as two missiles achieved direct hits against high speed aerial targets, during flight tests on Wednesday, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said. The flight tests were carried out at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.The launches were carried out establishing the accuracy and reliability of the weapon system against targets, covering sea-skimming and high-altitude functionality within the envelope. Performance of all weapon system components including missiles, weapon system radars, and command posts have been validated during these trials.The flight…

20 Jan

HAL signs contract for export of ALH to Mauritius

Bengaluru: In line with the governments vision to boost defence exports to friendly foreign countries, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a contract with the government of Mauritius for export of an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk III) for the Mauritius police force. Mauritius already operates HAL built ALH and Do-228 aircraft. With this contract, HAL and the government of Mauritius have further strengthened the long-standing business relations spanning over three decades. The ALH Mk III is a multi-role, multi-mission versatile helicopter in 5.5 tonne category. It has proven its mettle in various utility role, including numerous lifesaving missions during natural calamities…

12 Jan

DRDO flight tests Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday successfully flight tested the final deliverable configuration of Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), officials said.The indigenously developed anti-tank missile is a low weight, fire and forget missile, and is launched from a man portable launcher, integrated with thermal sight. The missile impacted the designated target and destroyed it. The final impact event was captured on camera and the test has validated the minimum range successfully. An official said the present test was to prove the consistent performance for the minimum range, and all the mission objectives were met. The…

14 Aug

Raksha Mantri inaugurates BEL Transducer Production Facility, Oxygen Concentrator

Bengaluru: The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, on Friday inaugurated (through Videoconference) the Transducer Production Facility established at Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL)’s Bangalore Complex, and Oxygen Concentrators manufactured by BEL under the PM Cares initiative, at a ceremony organised as part of the 75th Independence Day celebrations (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) of India.Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, officiating CMD, Directors and other senior officers of BEL and the Ministry of Defence were present. Transducer Production facility: Set up at a cost of Rs.30 Crores, this is a very large in-house facility catering to the production and testing of a wide…

09 Jul

DRDO nod for Mankind Pharma to make, market anti-Covid drug 2-DG

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has given Mankind Pharma the license to manufacture and market the oral 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) for the treatment of Covid-19, the pharmaceutical company said on Thursday.Mankind Pharma will absorb the technology and manufacture the product at its manufacturing facilities located at Andhra Pradesh's Vizag and Himachal Pradesh. 2-DG has been touted as a game-changer in the battle against pandemic as it helps in faster recovery of hospitalised patients and reduces oxygen dependence in Covid-19 patients.In May, the Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) approved 2-DG -- developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine…

06 Mar

DRDO conducts successful demo flight of SFDR tech

New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Friday. The flight demonstration was carried at around 10.30 a.m. All the subsystems, including the booster motor and nozzle-less motor, performed as expected. During the test, many new technologies were proven, including Solid Fuel-based Ducted Ramjet technology.Successful demonstration of Solid Fuel based Ducted Ramjet technology has provided DRDO with a technological advantage which will enable it to develop long range air-to-air missiles. At present, such technology is available…