Archive For May, 2018

ISRO raises the bar for satellite services for citizens, defence

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has indigenously developed a power enhancing system for a class of communication satellites, that is said to be a crucial requirement for them to significantly increase the range of communication and digital services for citizens and the country’s defence forces. The ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) has developed what is […]

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ISRO stays optimistic for IRNSS-1I launch up next

Even as GSAT-6A stays mum, ISRO readies satellite for April 12 Even as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is making efforts to reestablish link with the GSAT-6A satellite, the space agency has one more launch lined up for next week. The launch of the IRNSS-1I navigation satellite is scheduled from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, tentatively slotted on April […]

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IISc best institution, IIT-Madras best engineering college: HRD ministry ranking

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru was adjudged the overall best institution in the country by the HRD ministry’s national ranking framework. Announcing the rankings at an event at the Vigyan Bhavan here, HRD minister Mr Prakash Javadekar said the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) has been adjudged the best engineering college and the […]

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Chennai to host DefExpo in April

For the first time, Tamil Nadu will host DefExpo 2018, an international exhibition on Defence, in April, showcasing some of the latest technologies and products manufactured by both Indian and foreign companies. It will also give an opportunity for the State to showcase its strength as one the largest manufacturing hubs for defence production. The […]

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Focus will be on tie-ups: DRDO chief Christopher

The Defence Research and Development Organisation is celebrating its diamond jubilee celebrations. DRDO chairman Dr S. Christopher who was at the DefExpo near Chennai on, explains the organisation’s plan to meet the challenges and requirements of the developing field. Excerpts: The Defence Ministry’s ‘Make in India’ campaign focuses a lot on indigenisation of the assets and as […]

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Boeing joins hands with HAL, Mahindra for ‘Make in India’ Super Hornet fighter jet

American aerospace manufacturer Boeing has signed a partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HALNSE 0.42 %) and Mahindra Defense Systems to manufacture F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets in India.  The partnership, signed at the Defence Exposition in Chennai, will be based on the ‘Make in India’ model with a new production facility that may also be […]

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India now proud owner of indigenous navigation satellite system

India’s long cherished dream of owning an indigenous navigation satellite system, officially known as NavIC (navigation with Indian constellation), has been accomplished as ‘workhorse’ Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C41) successfully launched IRNSS-1I, eighth and the last satellite of the IRNSS constellation into the targeted Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Within a month from now, the space agency […]

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Air Force tests its in news with 1,110 aircraft during ongoing military exercise ‘Gaganshakti’

The Indian Air Force is trying out a variety of new tactics and operational strategies during its ongoing exercise, Gaganshakti, in which over 1,100 aircraft are taking part. The exercise began on April 8 and will conclude on April 22. The Air Force and the Army’s Parachute Brigade undertook a battalion-level airborne assault operation in […]

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Tata Boeing Aerospace to begin supply of Apache fuselage by June

Tata Boeing Aerospace (TBAL) is expected to begin commercial supply of the fuselage for the AH-64 Apache combat helicopters from its newly- opened facility in Hyderabad by June. “The joint venture is up and functional. We are going through our first fuselage production right now. It is going through testing as we speak. We are […]

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DGCA to keep an eye on air charter firms flying politicians

With the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) cracking the whip on air charter firms flouting safety norms, the companies busy flying politicians for poll campaign would now report to the aviation regulator on operational issues once every week. DGCA, which has deployed crack teams of its officers and engineers to carry out surprise checks, […]

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