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TREND | 15 Mar 2025

Isro successfully tests cryogenic cngine for upcoming LVM3-M6 mission

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ISRO on Saturday said it has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot testing of the cryogenic engine identified for the sixth operational mission of LVM3 launch vehicle (LVM-M6) at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu. The LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The cryogenic engine of every mission undergoes hot testing as part of its acceptance process for the flight, ISRO said in a statement. Hot tests for the indigenous cryogenic engine (CE20) used in the Cryogenic Upper Stage of LVM3 were so far performed at the High-Altitude Test (HAT) facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) where vacuum conditions are simulated with complex installations, limiting the maximum hot test duration to 25 seconds. "In the current test, the engine was tested for a longer duration of 100 seconds for the first time using an innovative Nozzle Protection System under non-vacuum...

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TREND | 15 Mar 2025

India one of four nations to demonstrate satellite docking and undocking: ISRO Chairman

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India is now one of the four countries in the world to have demonstrated both docking and undocking technology'

India among 4 nations to achieve satellite docking, undocking: Isro chief

Business Standard | 15 Mar 2025

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TREND | 14 Mar 2025

India, Bangladesh conduct naval exercise and patrol despite strained ties

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Bongosagar 2025 exercise took place this week, featuring Indian Navy's destroyer INS Ranvir and Bangladesh Navy's frigate BNS Abu Ubaidah

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TREND | 14 Mar 2025

Holi 2025: 4 Defence sector stock picks by ICICI Securities on Rearm Europe Plan

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Holi 2025: As Europe ramps up its defense capabilities with the new Rearm Europe Plan, ICICI Securities has identified four key stocks poised for significant growth. Discover which companies are expected to thrive in this shifting landscape and learn why investing now could be fruitful

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TREND | 13 Mar 2025

India, Bangladesh hold naval drill in Bay of Bengal to boost synergy

Business Standard

India and Bangladesh conducted a naval exercise and coordinated patrol in the Bay of Bengal this week that provided an opportunity for both the navies to develop closer links in tactical planning, coordination and information sharing for undertaking seamless maritime operations. Bongosagar 2025 saw the participation of INS Ranvir from the Indian Navy and BNS Abu Ubaidah from the Bangladesh Navy, officials here said on Thursday. "The enhanced synergy of naval operations between the two navies is the testament to the shared commitment of countering global security challenges towards security and stability in the region promoting the Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative of India," a spokesperson of the Indian Navy said. The exercise provided an opportunity for both the navies to develop closer links in tactical planning, coordination and information sharing for undertaking seamless maritime operations, he said. It has "strengthened coordination and confidence"

ISRO completes docking-undocking mission

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TREND | 12 Mar 2025

Agusta-Westland case: Court seeks jail conduct report of Christian Michel

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A court here on Wednesday directed the director general of Delhi prisons to submit a report on the conduct of Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland case, during his incarceration. Hearing James' application for production of conduct report, Special Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal said, "Issue notice of the above application to the ED as well as to the superintendent (of the) jail concerned (in) Tihar with directions to the DG (Prisons), Delhi, to file a consolidated report qua the above application positively on or before March 18." The court previously imposed bail conditions in the cases against James, who was extradited from Dubai in December 2018 before being arrested by the CBI and the ED later. James is among the three alleged middlemen being probed in the case. The other two are Guido Haschke and Carlo Gerosa. The CBI, in its chargesheet, claimed an estimated loss of 398.21 million euros (about Rs 2,666 crore) to the exchequer due to the AgustaWestland de

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TREND | 12 Mar 2025

MoD inks deal with BEL for radars at a cost of 2,906 cr

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Procurement of Ashwini', Low-level Transportable Radar, will help IAF in tracking missile fired by fighter aircrafts, helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

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TREND | 12 Mar 2025

Bharat Electronics Wins Order Worth Over Rs 2,400 Crore From Defence Ministry

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With this order win, BEL has now accumulated orders totalling Rs 17,030 crore in the ongoing financial year.

India way behind global standards in fixing drone security norms: MoD cyber advisor

Business Line | 12 Mar 2025

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TREND | 10 Mar 2025

Defence MSMEs undertaking R&D receive GST notices, dub them as tax on innovation

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Private companies are being taxed 18 per cent while state-owned institutions have been exempted

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TREND | 10 Mar 2025

INS Tarkash aids Iranian Dhow near Somalia, restores water supply

Business Standard

INS Tarkash's assistance to the Iranian dhow underscores India's dedication to regional stability, demonstrating how the longstanding Indo-Iranian partnership extends beyond diplomacy