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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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India May Ink Defence Deal Worth Billions With Russia To Counter China: Report
As Rajnath Singh and his top delegation of defence personnel continue their Russia visit, there are talks of a mega defence agreement between Moscow and New Delhi being in advanced stages.
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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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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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How Germany's Patriot Air Defence Systems Will Protect Ukraine Via Poland
Germany has offered to re-deploy Patriot air defence systems to NATO ally Poland at the start of the new year, the German defence ministry said on Thursday.
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Putin Vows More Hypersonic Missile Tests As Ukraine Seeks Air Defence
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday promised more combat test-firing of an experimental hypersonic missile fired at Ukraine, as Volodymyr Zelensky appealed for updated air-defence systems to meet the new threat.
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India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets
Amid a rise in global demand for it, India today successfully completed the flight-test of its advanced guided weapon system Pinaka. During the test, the Pinaka system's range, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire were assessed.
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Iron Beam: Israel's "New Era" Anti-Missile Defence System Will Use Lasers
Israel's 'Iron Beam', designed to use high-power laser to down projectiles, will be operational within a year.
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A Defence Lab Taps Solar Energy To Keep Indian Soldiers Warm In Ladakh
A renewable energy-powered solar thermal system has been developed by the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh to provide heat for shelters in cold, high-altitude environments, ensuring comfortable living conditions.
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What Is THAAD, The Advanced US Anti-Missile Battery Being Sent To Israel
The United States has deployed one of its most advanced missile defence systems, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), along with 100 US troops to Israel.
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Israel Awaits THAAD Anti-Missile System From US As Hezbollah Ups Strikes
In response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Pentagon has announced the deployment of an advanced anti-missile defence system, the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), to Israel.
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Explained: Israel's Tiered Missile Defence Systems vs Iranian Arsenal
What kinds of weapons Iran used to strike Israel on Tuesday night? Iran has an arsenal of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, which have been used in the recent past to target Israel.
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Explained: What Is The Iron Dome, Israel's Anti-Missile Cover Since 2011
Israel's Iron Dome air defence system has intercepted thousands of rockets since it went into operation in 2011, providing the country with crucial cover during times of conflict.
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Video: Israel's Air Defence System In Action To Intercept Iranian Missiles
Iran has attacked Israel with missiles and rockets today after tensions escalated in West Asia following artillery and air strikes on Lebanon to target Hezbollah, a Shia militant outfit and a strong ally of Iran.
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100 K9 Vajra Howitzers, Swarm Drones In Big Boost To India's Defence Power
The Indian Army is enhancing the combat prowess of its artillery units along the frontier with China by procuring an array of weapons systems, including an additional batch of 100 K9 Vajra howitzers, swarm drones, loitering munitions and surveillance
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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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India May Ink Defence Deal Worth Billions With Russia To Counter China: Report
As Rajnath Singh and his top delegation of defence personnel continue their Russia visit, there are talks of a mega defence agreement between Moscow and New Delhi being in advanced stages.
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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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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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How Germany's Patriot Air Defence Systems Will Protect Ukraine Via Poland
Germany has offered to re-deploy Patriot air defence systems to NATO ally Poland at the start of the new year, the German defence ministry said on Thursday.
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Putin Vows More Hypersonic Missile Tests As Ukraine Seeks Air Defence
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday promised more combat test-firing of an experimental hypersonic missile fired at Ukraine, as Volodymyr Zelensky appealed for updated air-defence systems to meet the new threat.
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India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets
Amid a rise in global demand for it, India today successfully completed the flight-test of its advanced guided weapon system Pinaka. During the test, the Pinaka system's range, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire were assessed.
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Iron Beam: Israel's "New Era" Anti-Missile Defence System Will Use Lasers
Israel's 'Iron Beam', designed to use high-power laser to down projectiles, will be operational within a year.
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A Defence Lab Taps Solar Energy To Keep Indian Soldiers Warm In Ladakh
A renewable energy-powered solar thermal system has been developed by the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh to provide heat for shelters in cold, high-altitude environments, ensuring comfortable living conditions.
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What Is THAAD, The Advanced US Anti-Missile Battery Being Sent To Israel
The United States has deployed one of its most advanced missile defence systems, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), along with 100 US troops to Israel.
-
Israel Awaits THAAD Anti-Missile System From US As Hezbollah Ups Strikes
In response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Pentagon has announced the deployment of an advanced anti-missile defence system, the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), to Israel.
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Explained: Israel's Tiered Missile Defence Systems vs Iranian Arsenal
What kinds of weapons Iran used to strike Israel on Tuesday night? Iran has an arsenal of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, which have been used in the recent past to target Israel.
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Explained: What Is The Iron Dome, Israel's Anti-Missile Cover Since 2011
Israel's Iron Dome air defence system has intercepted thousands of rockets since it went into operation in 2011, providing the country with crucial cover during times of conflict.
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Video: Israel's Air Defence System In Action To Intercept Iranian Missiles
Iran has attacked Israel with missiles and rockets today after tensions escalated in West Asia following artillery and air strikes on Lebanon to target Hezbollah, a Shia militant outfit and a strong ally of Iran.
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100 K9 Vajra Howitzers, Swarm Drones In Big Boost To India's Defence Power
The Indian Army is enhancing the combat prowess of its artillery units along the frontier with China by procuring an array of weapons systems, including an additional batch of 100 K9 Vajra howitzers, swarm drones, loitering munitions and surveillance
