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Indian Air Force is firmly on the path of indigenisation, with recent acquisitions resulting in a Rs 70,000 crore boost to the domestic economy, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari told ET, adding that there has been a quantum increase in defence exports as well which will have a positive cascading impact on the economy in the coming years. The Air Force has been on a 'Make in India' drive, with more than 200 locally designed and developed light combat aircraft (LCA) set to be inducted and a range of helicopters, including attack choppers, set to be ordered soon. While 83 LCA Mk1A fighters have already been ordered, the air force has also moved a proposal to add 100 of the variant in an order that is expected to be of the tune of Rs 66,000 crore. The Air Force and Army are also working on inducting 156 'Prachand' light combat helicopters (LCH), at a cost of about Rs 50,000 crore. «Cash outflow to the Indian economy has been approximately Rs 70,000 crore through indigenous purchases.

One Piece fans reached its peak with the release of Chapter 1093, only for the chapter to conclude just as the highly anticipated battle between Luffy and Kizaru, as well as Zoro and Rob Lucci, was about to begin. Fans now eagerly await the unfolding of these epic confrontations, but a brief hiatus has temporarily suspended the action. Here's what we know about this captivating storyline.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the status of the war and needs of troops on Thursday, the day after Russia accused Ukraine's Western allies of helping plan and conduct last week's missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet's headquarters on the annexed Crimean Peninsula. Zelenskyy said Stoltenberg agreed to make efforts to get NATO members to help provide additional air defense systems to protect Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure that were badly damaged in relentless and deadly attacks by Russia last winter. He also reminded the secretary-general of the persistent attacks that often strike civilian areas, including 40 drone attacks overnight.

violence situation in Manipur. He demanded that BJP's ‘incompetent’ chief minister should be sacked. Kharge also alleged that the violence against women and children has been weaponized and accused the BJP of turning Manipur into a battlefield.

Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the situation in Manipur and demanded that he sack BJP's «incompetent» chief minister as a first step to control the turmoil. He also alleged that the violence against women and children has been weaponised and accused the BJP of turning Manipur into a battlefield. A clash occurred in the Singjamei area of Imphal on Tuesday night between RAF personnel and locals protesting the killing of two students, who had been missing since July 6, prompting the law enforcers to lob tear gas shells and fire rubber bullets at the agitators and baton-charge them, leaving 45 of the protesters, mostly students, injured.

Predator drones of the Indian Navy have flown over 13,000 hours of missions across the Indian Ocean Region from INS Rajali, Naval Air Base here and helped the maritime force keep a close watch on the entire area for interest of the country. The two drones have been operated by the Indian Navy since November 2020 when the force got them on lease from the American firm General Atomics as part of the emergency procurement powers. «The aircraft has the capability to cover over 4,000-8,000 kms in one go and can operate for more than 30 hours in one stretch which allows them to cover the entire Indian Ocean Region in one go,» the second in command of the Navy's drone unit Lieutenant Commander Lokesh Pandey told ANI. Team covered the operations of the most advanced drone of the force here where the Predator showcased its capabilities. Asked about the 15 more advanced Predator MQ-9B drones that the force would be getting from the US under a tri-services deal, the first Mission Commander of the Predator drones in the country Lieutenant Commander Varsha said the new drones being planned would be equipped with weapons including air to ground missiles, bombs and submarine detection kits fitted with sonobuoys which can help detect the hidden enemy submarines. The Predator drones can be equipped with American Hellfire missiles, bombs and other high-level sensors which can be used for carrying out strikes from long ranges against enemy targets. The American forces have used drones to carry out countless strikes against terrorists like al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri, and others. The Indian armed forces are getting 31 of these drones in total as part of a deal announced by India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to

Ukraine, President Joe Biden has announced as he hosted his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House and vowed to defend the war-struck country from Russian aggression. The White House meeting on Thursday was the sixth in-person meeting between the two leaders. «Mr.

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(Reuters) — The United Arab Emirates is considering introducing export licenses for a list of items including chips and other components sanctioned by the U.S. and European Union and used by Russia's military in Ukraine, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

On Monday, the Army finalized a deal for more than 160 «cutting-edge mobile secure satellite terminals (MSSTs)» with the defense Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), Bharat Electronics (BEL). This contract is the latest in a series of similar agreements signed in recent months, the report claimed quoting sources in the Defence Ministry. Previous contracts encompassed over 150 man-portable Ku-band satellite terminals, approximately 400 S-band hand-held terminals, over 300 S-band manpack terminals, and more than 80 light vehicle-based Ku-band satellite communication terminals, among others. These secure portable terminals, developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and BEL, are anticipated to be a significant force multiplier.

anti-GPS jamming and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) devices, are part of the design and development being undertaken by IIT Jammu and CST Advanced Systems Private Limited in a joint collaboration. «We have a collaboration with IIT Jammu in which we are working on six to seven projects. Two of these projects are reaching completion,» CST Advanced Systems General Manager Colonel (Retd) Anil J Alex told PTI on Friday. He said one of the two projects reaching completion is an anti-GPS jamming device, which will «save our drones, vehicles and other GPS enabled devices from the enemy» jamming them. The anti-GPS jamming device is a small-sized, light weight, low powered device suitable to be retrofitted to protect any navigation system, officials said. Colonel (Retd) Alex said the second project nearing completion is the IFF device, which will help the Army in detecting its own forces in the battlefield during counter-insurgency or counter-terrorism operations. «It works on RF (Radio Frequency) mesh.

rockets, robots, and observation innovation to support its availability and power survivability measures. India's proactive moves toward reinforce its tactical abilities mirror its obligation to guaranteeing public safety and readiness in an undeniably questionable international scene. The securing of cutting edge cannons, rockets, and observation innovation is a demonstration of the country's purpose to protect its boundaries and keep up with vital prevention. Under an ambitious capability development plan for the Army's artillery regiments, the procurement of approximately 300 indigenous advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) and 300 mounted gun systems (MGS) has already commenced, with requests for proposals (RFPs) issued for these potent 155mm/52-caliber guns.

Hindustan Times, the Indian Army is also ramping up its weapons including guns, rocket systems, and missiles. Army's five-pronged strategy, which will cost thousands of crores, evolved after assessing the needs of the artillery regiments on a battlefield. Citing an official, the HT report said all regiments would be equipped with advanced 155mm artillery gun systems, inducting missiles and rockets with longer ranges, lethal ammunition, reorganisation of surveillance, and shortening the sensor-to-shooter loop for swift detection.

Bharat Electronics Limited on Friday announced that it has received an order of Rs 2,118.57 crore from Cochin Shipyard Limited for supply of various equipment for Indian Navy. The order consists of consisting of Sensors, Weapon equipment, Fire Control systems and Communication equipment for six numbers of Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV), class of anti-surface warfare corvettes. The project will have participation of Indian electronics and associated industries, including MSMEs, which are sub vendors of BEL. The equipment manufactured by BEL are part of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' program. The The Bengaluru-headquartered defence major recently also received additional orders worth Rs 886 crore and the said orders pertain to upgrade of AFNET SATCOM N/W, upgrade of Akash Missiles with RF Seeker, Inertial Navigation System and other equipments with accessories and spares etc. Earlier in June, the comoany had bagged defence and non-defence orders worth Rs 2,191 crore.

«The Challenge season 39: Battle for a New Champion» will release on October 25 at 8 PM (local time) on MTV. Among the newcomers are well-known personalities such as Jessica Brody, Berna Canbeldek, and Ed Eason, adding a layer of intrigue to the season. But to spice things up even further, franchise legends like CT Tamburello and Cara Maria Sorbello will make surprise appearances, ensuring that the show stays connected to its rich history. This upcoming season promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. While the spotlight will be on the fresh faces, the presence of past champions will cast a long shadow over the competition. As mentioned earlier, «The Challenge» veterans like CT Tamburello, Cara Maria Sorbello, and Jordan Wiseley will join the fray for special elimination rounds, introducing an unexpected twist to the narrative. While they won't be vying for the main title, their involvement adds an exciting layer to the season. Additionally, the release of a brand-new trailer offers fans a tantalizing glimpse of the thrilling challenges, complex relationships, and emotional rollercoaster that lies ahead. These 24 contenders are poised to make their mark in «The Challenge» history. With a mix of fresh faces and familiar ones like Olivia Kaiser and Tula «Big T» Fazakerley, the cast is brimming with anticipation and determination. With no previous champions in the primary roster, the season presents an open battlefield ripe for new legends to emerge.

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ALSO READ: G20 Summit: EU expresses concern over draft joint communique on Ukraine issue “I don’t know if this is possible or not to have an agreement on a final communique, we will see. But we will defend our principles and will also support the efforts made by India," HT quoted Michel as saying when asked about the possibility of the Ukraine crisis holding up a leaders’ declaration.

The United States' decision to provide Ukraine with depleted uranium weapons has Russia fuming, labelling it as a "criminal act." This decision by the US has heightened tensions in the ongoing Ukraine crisis, and it raises concerns about the environmental and security implications. The Pentagon, the US defense department, announced a new security aid package worth up to $175 million for Ukraine. This package includes depleted uranium ammunition specifically meant for US Abrams tanks.

Russian attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka on Wednesday as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said. Footage circulated online by presidential officials showed people falling to the ground or running for cover after a huge explosion in front of them, seconds after some look up to the sky when they hear what sounds like a missile approaching. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack, saying a market, shops and a pharmacy had been struck in the industrial city close to the battlefield. «This Russian evil must be defeated as soon as possible,» Zelenskiy said on the Telegram messaging app. «When someone in the world still attempts to deal with anything Russian, it means turning a blind eye to this reality.

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Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday in a gesture of support as Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces grinds into its fourth month with only small gains. During his two-day visit, staying overnight in Ukraine for the first time since before Russia's February 2022 invasion, Blinken will likely announce a new package of U.S. assistance worth more than $1 billion, a senior State Department official said in a briefing for reporters on the trip. Blinken, on the first trip to Kyiv by a top U.S.