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IAF TO ACQUIRE 6 TAPAS UAV
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to acquire six Tapas drones as part of a larger initiative to procure a total of 97 medium-altitude, long-endurance drones under the 'Make in India' program. This move, led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), aims to enhance the surveillance and operational capabilities of the Indian armed forces along the borders with China and Pakistan.
The TAPAS UAV, also known as the Tapas BH-201, is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
1. Development and Purpose:
- The Tapas BH-201 was initiated to enhance India's surveillance capabilities along its borders. It is designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) roles.
- The project, originally sanctioned in 2011, has faced several developmental challenges and delays. Despite this, it has achieved significant milestones, including a flight endurance of over 18 hours and an altitude of 28,000 feet.
2. Technical Specifications:
- Altitude: Capable of reaching up to 28,000 feet.
- Endurance: Can fly for more than 18 hours.
- Payload Capacity: Equipped to carry various surveillance payloads, including electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors and synthetic aperture radar (SAR).
3. Operational Use:
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Navy have shown interest in the Tapas UAV for their surveillance operations. The Navy, in particular, is considering its use for monitoring activities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- A recent acquisition plan involves the procurement of six Tapas drones by the IAF as part of a larger initiative to enhance the capabilities of India's armed forces with indigenous technology.
4. Challenges and Future Plans:
- The Tapas project has encountered difficulties in meeting certain military specifications, leading to ongoing efforts to refine and improve the drone’s performance. The focus is on enhancing its altitude and endurance capabilities to better suit operational requirements.
- Despite these challenges, the DRDO remains committed to the Tapas project, continuing its development and testing to ensure it meets the necessary standards for military use.
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IAF TO ACQUIRE 6 TAPAS UAV
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to acquire six Tapas drones as part of a larger initiative to procure a total of 97 medium-altitude, long-endurance drones under the 'Make in India' program. This move, led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), aims to enhance the surveillance and operational capabilities of the Indian armed forces along the borders with China and Pakistan.
The TAPAS UAV, also known as the Tapas BH-201, is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
1. Development and Purpose:
- The Tapas BH-201 was initiated to enhance India's surveillance capabilities along its borders. It is designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) roles.
- The project, originally sanctioned in 2011, has faced several developmental challenges and delays. Despite this, it has achieved significant milestones, including a flight endurance of over 18 hours and an altitude of 28,000 feet.
2. Technical Specifications:
- Altitude: Capable of reaching up to 28,000 feet.
- Endurance: Can fly for more than 18 hours.
- Payload Capacity: Equipped to carry various surveillance payloads, including electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors and synthetic aperture radar (SAR).
3. Operational Use:
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Navy have shown interest in the Tapas UAV for their surveillance operations. The Navy, in particular, is considering its use for monitoring activities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- A recent acquisition plan involves the procurement of six Tapas drones by the IAF as part of a larger initiative to enhance the capabilities of India's armed forces with indigenous technology.
4. Challenges and Future Plans:
- The Tapas project has encountered difficulties in meeting certain military specifications, leading to ongoing efforts to refine and improve the drone’s performance. The focus is on enhancing its altitude and endurance capabilities to better suit operational requirements.
- Despite these challenges, the DRDO remains committed to the Tapas project, continuing its development and testing to ensure it meets the necessary standards for military use.
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DRDO handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to the Indian Navy at a ceremony held in New Delhi today. Microwave Obscurant Chaff, a niche technology developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur, obscures radar signals and creates a microwave shield around platforms and assets, thus reducing radar detection.
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DRDO handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to the Indian Navy at a ceremony held in New Delhi today. Microwave Obscurant Chaff, a niche technology developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur, obscures radar signals and creates a microwave shield around platforms and assets, thus reducing radar detection.
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Subsequent appointments after the appointment of General Upendra Dwivedi as the CoAS(Chief of Army Staff)
Subsequent appointments after the appointment of General Upendra Dwivedi as the CoAS(Chief of Army Staff)
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WITH AN EYE ON CHINA, INDIA UNVEILS LIGHT BATTLE TANK 'ZORAWAR'
• India has carried out initial trials of an indigenous light tank named 'Zorawar' being developed primarily to enhance the Army's overall combat capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and L&T Defence are developing the air-transportable 25-tonne tank that has been designed for rapid deployment largely along the frontier with China, they said.
• The Army planned to procure light tanks equipped with adequate firepower for deployment in high-altitude areas with an aim to enhance agility, manoeuvrability and operational capability.
WITH AN EYE ON CHINA, INDIA UNVEILS LIGHT BATTLE TANK 'ZORAWAR'
• India has carried out initial trials of an indigenous light tank named 'Zorawar' being developed primarily to enhance the Army's overall combat capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and L&T Defence are developing the air-transportable 25-tonne tank that has been designed for rapid deployment largely along the frontier with China, they said.
• The Army planned to procure light tanks equipped with adequate firepower for deployment in high-altitude areas with an aim to enhance agility, manoeuvrability and operational capability.
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2 STEALTH FRIGATES BEING BUILT IN RUSSIA SET TO BE DELIVERED SOON
2 STEALTH FRIGATES BEING BUILT IN RUSSIA SET TO BE DELIVERED SOON
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DRDO has successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System. The test fully met all the trial objectives validating complete network centric warfare weapon system consisting of Long-Range Sensors, low latency communication system & MCC and Advance Interceptor missiles.
DRDO has successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System. The test fully met all the trial objectives validating complete network centric warfare weapon system consisting of Long-Range Sensors, low latency communication system & MCC and Advance Interceptor missiles.
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IMPORTANT DEFENCE CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR AFCAT
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IMPORTANT DEFENCE CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR AFCAT
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Tata Group's Overseas Defence Manufacturing:
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) to set up a defence manufacturing plant in Casablanca, Morocco.
This is the first international defence manufacturing venture for India.
The plant will produce armoured vehicles for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.
Long-term plan: To serve the broader African market.
Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP):
Amphibious infantry combat vehicle.
Designed to operate on various terrains.
Already in service with the Indian Army in limited numbers, deployed at the Ladakh border.
Production Capacity:
The plant will be able to manufacture 100 combat vehicles annually.
Expected to be operational within one year.
First batch of WhAPs expected to be rolled out within 18 months.
Tata Group's Overseas Defence Manufacturing:
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) to set up a defence manufacturing plant in Casablanca, Morocco.
This is the first international defence manufacturing venture for India.
The plant will produce armoured vehicles for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.
Long-term plan: To serve the broader African market.
Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP):
Amphibious infantry combat vehicle.
Designed to operate on various terrains.
Already in service with the Indian Army in limited numbers, deployed at the Ladakh border.
Production Capacity:
The plant will be able to manufacture 100 combat vehicles annually.
Expected to be operational within one year.
First batch of WhAPs expected to be rolled out within 18 months.
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India has signed a $3 billion contract for the lease of an Akula-1 class nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia for a period of 10 years.
The agreement was signed after two years of negotiations. Under the pact, Russia will have to deliver the Akula-1 class submarine, to be known as INS Chakra III to the Indian Navy by 2025.
India has signed a $3 billion contract for the lease of an Akula-1 class nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia for a period of 10 years.
The agreement was signed after two years of negotiations. Under the pact, Russia will have to deliver the Akula-1 class submarine, to be known as INS Chakra III to the Indian Navy by 2025.
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UN PEACEKEEPERS IN LEBANON
Why in news?
Recently 2 UN peacekeepers were injured due to Israeli strikes.
UN PEACEKEEPERS IN LEBANON
Why in news?
Recently 2 UN peacekeepers were injured due to Israeli strikes.
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The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, an organisation comprising survivors of the atom bomb attacks in Hiroshima & Nagasaki.
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, an organisation comprising survivors of the atom bomb attacks in Hiroshima & Nagasaki.