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Abhinandan Varthaman quits IAF: How FLY91 hired the fighter pilot who shot down Pakistan's F-16 with an older-gen fighter jet

Abhinandan varthaman retired: Former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a commercial pilot after leaving the Indian Air Force and obtaining the required NOC from the Defence Ministry. As per reports, he has obtained a NOC from the defence ministry…

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AMCA tender deadline extended by two months to October 30

The bid submission deadline for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme has been extended. Prospective bidders requested additional time to prepare and submit their detailed proposals. This mega project's tender was initially issued in May for indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet development. Several Indian firms are competing for this significant defence…

The Economic Times

Defence stocks fire up! Paras Defence, GRSE, other stocks jump up to 10% as govt notifies 6th indigenisation list

Defence stocks surged up to 10% after the Defence Ministry unveiled its sixth Positive Indigenisation List covering 405 items with Rs 3,070 crore business potential. The move aims to boost domestic manufacturing, innovation and investment while reducing India’s dependence on defence imports.

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INS Sudarshini sets sail for Portugal after month-long visit to US

Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini has departed the United States for Portugal. The vessel concluded its month-long visit after attending US independence anniversary celebrations. Sudarshini participated in SAIL 250 events across several American cities. It showcased India's maritime strength and fostered international naval partnerships. The ship continues its Lokayan 26 voyage…

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Railway Ministry declines Defence Ministry's plea to reduce military special train size, charges

The Railway Ministry has turned down the Defence Ministry's plea to reduce the minimum size of military special trains from 30 to 20 wagons. Citing operational constraints, Railways stated that its standard costing is based on 30 wagons, and a reduction wouldn't proportionally cut costs. The Defence Ministry had requested…

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HAL, Tata, L&T among 10 firms in race for Rs 30,000 crore defence drone deal

Around ten Indian companies have submitted bids for a major defence project. The Defence Ministry is acquiring 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Range, Endurance unmanned aerial vehicles. This over Rs 30,000 crore deal aims to boost indigenous drone manufacturing. The drones will feature advanced surveillance and strike capabilities. Integration with Indian missile systems…

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Stealth, skies and sovereignty: India's fighter jet plan takes off

The Defence Ministry has issued tenders for India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to three private sector-led groups — Tata Advanced Systems, the Larsen & Toubro-Bharat Electronics Limited alliance, and the Bharat Forge-BEML combine — marking a major shift from India’s traditional state-led defence production model.

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Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system deployed in Belarus

Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Macron warned Trump could ‘betray Ukraine’ in leaked call with European leaders

European leaders criticised Washington’s approach to peace talks in leaked transcript of call

The Independent UK

WATCH: Moment Israeli strikes hit Syrian Defence Ministry in Damascus

The Israeli military carried out rare airstrikes deep inside Damascus on Wednesday, targeting Syria’s Defence Ministry headquarters amid ongoing clashes in the country’s south.

Euronews

Morning Digest | Manipur Police register criminal case against Assam Rifles; Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats, and more

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Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats

India’s Defence Ministry has decided to replace Microsoft Operating System with Maya, a new OS based on open-source Ubuntu developed by government agencies

The Hindu

Israel approves plans for thousands of illegal settlement homes

Defence Ministry committee approves more than 5,000 new settlement housing units in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera

As part of UAV deal with U.S. firm, India is expected to develop some components locally

As part of the process to conclude the deal for procurement of 31 MQ-9B armed High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), the Defence Ministry is expected to issue the Letter of Request (LoR) to the U.S. by first week of July

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Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years

The jet engine deal with US is an “almost done” deal and will see 80% technology transfer by General Electric (GE) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The first engine will roll out three years after the contract is ready.

Bangkok Post

Defence body eyes reform

The Defence Council has declared its own plan to reconfigure the armed forces in response to the Move Forward Party (MFP) pressing for military reform.

Bangkok Post

Council gives nod to cull top brass

The Defence Council has approved a reform plan for the armed forces which includes a proposal to cut the number of generals by half by 2027, Col Jittanat Punnotok, a deputy Defence Ministry spokesman, said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russia says it destroys Ukraine's 'last warship'

Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had destroyed what it described as Ukraine's "last warship" two days ago in the port of Odesa in a missile strike.

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Israel aims to be 'AI superpower', advance autonomous warfare

Israel aims to parlay its technological prowess to become an artificial intelligence "superpower", the Defence Ministry director-general said on Monday, predicting advances in autonomous warfare and streamlined combat decision-making.

Bangkok Post

Use of conscripts as servants 'wrong'

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says using conscripts as servants by army officers is a human rights violation and has called on the Defence Ministry to eliminate the practice within 90 days.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin orders two 'Bear' nuclear bomber jets to border in chilling threat

Russian president Vladimir Putin sent two nuclear bombers nicknamed 'Bears' over the Bering and Okhotsk seas as tensions with the West continue over the war in Ukraine

The New Daily

China’s military displays more force towards Taiwan

Taiwan's defence ministry says China's military has sent several dozen warplanes and 11 warships toward the island in a display of force.

Reuters

Belarus Defence Ministry says combat readiness inspections have begun

Belarus' Defence Ministry said on Monday it had started combat readiness inspections of the armed forces, a latest round of military activity in the close Russian ally which has lent logistical support to Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Dynamite News

Defence Ministry approves proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore for buying howitzers, BrahMos missiles, UH Maritime helicopters

In a big push towards 'Make-in-India' in the defence sector, Defence Ministry on Thursday approved proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore for buying different weapon systems for the Indian defence forces. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Taiwan says crashed balloon was used for weather monitoring

A balloon that came down on a remote Taiwanese-held islet close to China's coast was used for weather monitoring and had no audio-visual recording equipment on board, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Saturday after analysing the remains.

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