Pakistan Air Force repulsed the enemy attacks" - Pak PM Sharif

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If destroyed runways and burnt-out hangars look like victory, as the Prime Minister claimed, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it", Indian Diplomat Petal Gehlot at UNGA on Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif's comments.

The Indian Army has issued a tender to #BEL for 5-6 regiments of the indigenous #AnantShastra SAM systems, valued at ₹30,000 cr. This highly mobile system has a range of 30 km and will improve air defences along the Pakistan-China border. Approval came post Op Sindoor.

Security forces neutralised two terrorists while foiling an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in the Keran sector, Kupwara, North Kashmir.

#SecurityUpdate #Kashmir@NetramDefence

#GTRE plans to use 2 SU-30MKI Su-30MKI as a testbed for #Kaveri certification, while Godrej delivers the first D-1 engine, capable of producing 48 kN of thrust, and a 90 kN variant for the #Tejas Mk-II with an advanced afterburner and single-crystal blades.
#IAF@NetramDefence

With India’s push for indigenisation, Dr Kota Harinarayana, the architect of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), is confident that the Indian Air Force will place orders for over 220 units.
#Tejas #LCA #IndianAerospace #IAF@NetramDefence

India is looking to acquire more S-400 or S-500 air defence systems from Russia, building on the 2018 deal with a follow-on clause. The S-400, hailed as a “game-changer” during #OpSindoor, could now be joined by the next-generation S-500.

#Defence #India #S400 #S500

The first recorded use of artillery in India was in 1368 at the #BattleOfAdoni, when Mohammed Shah Bahamani employed a train of guns against Vijayanagar. Later, in 1526, Babur’s cannons at the First Battle of Panipat crushed Ibrahim Lodhi decisively.
#IndianArtillery #GunnersDay@NetramDefence

Artillery flourished under the Mughals in Delhi, Tipu Sultan in Mysore, and the Nizam of Hyderabad. At Kittur, Tipu Sultan even attempted India’s first enemy gun-location effort, a precursor to today’s modern Surveillance & Target Acquisition.
#BattleOfKittur

After 1857, most Indian Artillery units were disbanded, except for mountain batteries, crucial in the North West Frontier & Afghan Wars. The School of Artillery opened in #Kabul in 1923, with training centres later at Dehradun, Lucknow, Ambala & Mathura.
#1857Revolt

The modern Indian #SATA Gunner began in 1925 with “The Nine Originals” under Capt EB Culverwell at the #Kakul School of Artillery. By 1942, this nucleus became the 1st Indian Survey Regiment, marking a major milestone in the evolution of Indian gunners.

Only 3 Indians were first commissioned into Artillery from Woolwich: Prem Singh Gyani, PP Kumaramangalam & AS Kalha. They joined the A Field Brigade in 1935 at Bengaluru. Meanwhile, 5 (Bombay) Mountain Battery (1827) lives on, celebrated as #GunnersDay.

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The Govt is considering restructuring the HAL into 3 verticals: jets, helicopters, and MRO. This aims to address #HAL’s ₹2.7L Cr backlog and expedite the delivery of the #Tejas Mk1A fighter jet. External consultants will be hired to increase efficiency and meet #IAF orders.