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James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt, Some Heading Towards Earth
Astronomers have discovered 138 new asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These decametre-sized asteroids, some of which are on paths that could bring them close to Earth, were identified through a new computational technique. The discovery enhances our understanding of small space...
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Adani Defence Delivers 2nd Drishti-10 Drone To Navy For Maritime Security
Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered a second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, boosting India's maritime forces' capabilities to monitor shipping lines and mitigate piracy risks. The Drishti 10 is a force multiplier.
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Biden Administration's Game-Changing Defence Deal With India
This will enhance India's submarine warfare capabilities by deterring present and future threats the Defense Security Cooperation Agency told the Congress.
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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India Clears Deal To Build 2 Nuclear Submarines, Buy 31 Predator Drones
In a mega boost for the Indian Navy and surveillance capabilities of the defence forces, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the major deals for building two nuclear submarines indigenously and buying 31 Predator drones from the US.
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No War, Only Defence Against "Troublemaker" China, Says Taiwan Defence Minister
Taiwan is not seeking war with Beijing, and its policy is to build up a defensive, multi-level deterrence capability to make it harder for China to capture the island, Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday.
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How China Is Helping Pakistan In PoK With Military Supplies Along LoC
Pakistan's key ally China has been actively bolstering the defence capabilities of the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir over the past three years.
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Pilots Incapable Of Flying Aircraft Donated By India: Maldives Minister
Maldives military still does not have pilots capable of operating three aircraft donated by India, Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon has acknowledged, days after 76 Indian defence personnel left the island nation at the instance of Maldives President.
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Opinion | For India's Drone Challenges, Lessons From The Agni-V Feat
While the success of the Agni missile programme showcases the potential and capabilities of DRDO scientists, the not-so-remarkable journey in UAV development programmes necessitates introspection.
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Despite Economic Turmoil, Pak Military Remains A Threat: Chief Of Defence Staff
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan today said Pakistan may be in a kind of economic turmoil but militarily there has been "no denting" in its capabilities and its armed forces "remain a threat for us".
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US Says Russia Building Space Nuclear Weapon, Putin Denies Claim
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, and his defence minister flatly denied U.S. claims that Russia was developing a nuclear capability for space
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Defence Ministry Clears Acquisition Of Army Hardware Worth Rs 84,560 Crore
The defence ministry on Friday cleared procurement of military hardware worth Rs 84,560 crore including multi-mission maritime aircraft to boost overall combat capabilities of the armed forces.
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Aerial Refuelling Of Planes, Heavy Torpedoes In India's Rs 84,560 Crore Defence Push
In a significant move towards bolstering India's defence capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared acquisitions worth Rs 84,560 crore.
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Will Lead Maldives To Have No "Foreign" Military Presence, Says President
President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said by bolstering the defence capabilities of the Maldives, the country will soon reach a point where there is no "foreign" military presence.
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India's Missile System Simultaneously Destroys 4 Targets, 1st In World
India demonstrated the capability of the Akash missile system to engage four aerial targets simultaneously at a range of 25 kilometres, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said on Sunday.
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James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt, Some Heading Towards Earth
Astronomers have discovered 138 new asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These decametre-sized asteroids, some of which are on paths that could bring them close to Earth, were identified through a new computational technique. The discovery enhances our understanding of small space...
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Adani Defence Delivers 2nd Drishti-10 Drone To Navy For Maritime Security
Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered a second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, boosting India's maritime forces' capabilities to monitor shipping lines and mitigate piracy risks. The Drishti 10 is a force multiplier.
-
Biden Administration's Game-Changing Defence Deal With India
This will enhance India's submarine warfare capabilities by deterring present and future threats the Defense Security Cooperation Agency told the Congress.
-
Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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India Clears Deal To Build 2 Nuclear Submarines, Buy 31 Predator Drones
In a mega boost for the Indian Navy and surveillance capabilities of the defence forces, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the major deals for building two nuclear submarines indigenously and buying 31 Predator drones from the US.
-
No War, Only Defence Against "Troublemaker" China, Says Taiwan Defence Minister
Taiwan is not seeking war with Beijing, and its policy is to build up a defensive, multi-level deterrence capability to make it harder for China to capture the island, Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday.
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How China Is Helping Pakistan In PoK With Military Supplies Along LoC
Pakistan's key ally China has been actively bolstering the defence capabilities of the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir over the past three years.
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Pilots Incapable Of Flying Aircraft Donated By India: Maldives Minister
Maldives military still does not have pilots capable of operating three aircraft donated by India, Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon has acknowledged, days after 76 Indian defence personnel left the island nation at the instance of Maldives President.
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Opinion | For India's Drone Challenges, Lessons From The Agni-V Feat
While the success of the Agni missile programme showcases the potential and capabilities of DRDO scientists, the not-so-remarkable journey in UAV development programmes necessitates introspection.
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Despite Economic Turmoil, Pak Military Remains A Threat: Chief Of Defence Staff
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan today said Pakistan may be in a kind of economic turmoil but militarily there has been "no denting" in its capabilities and its armed forces "remain a threat for us".
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US Says Russia Building Space Nuclear Weapon, Putin Denies Claim
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, and his defence minister flatly denied U.S. claims that Russia was developing a nuclear capability for space
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Defence Ministry Clears Acquisition Of Army Hardware Worth Rs 84,560 Crore
The defence ministry on Friday cleared procurement of military hardware worth Rs 84,560 crore including multi-mission maritime aircraft to boost overall combat capabilities of the armed forces.
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Aerial Refuelling Of Planes, Heavy Torpedoes In India's Rs 84,560 Crore Defence Push
In a significant move towards bolstering India's defence capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared acquisitions worth Rs 84,560 crore.
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Will Lead Maldives To Have No "Foreign" Military Presence, Says President
President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said by bolstering the defence capabilities of the Maldives, the country will soon reach a point where there is no "foreign" military presence.
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India's Missile System Simultaneously Destroys 4 Targets, 1st In World
India demonstrated the capability of the Akash missile system to engage four aerial targets simultaneously at a range of 25 kilometres, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said on Sunday.
