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TREND | 17 Jun 2025, 06:50AM

DRDO, IIT-Delhi demonstrate experimental progress in quantum communication

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India has successfully demonstrated an experimental advancement in quantum communication domain that paves the way for real-time applications in quantum cyber security, according to the defence ministry. "The free-space quantum secure communication using quantum entanglement over a distance of more than one km was achieved via a free-space optical link established on the IIT-Delhi campus," it said in a statement on Monday. With this, India has entered a "new quantum era", officials said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated the DRDO and IIT-Delhi for this landmark achievement, stating that India entered a new quantum era of secure communication which will be a "game-changer" in future warfare. "This entanglement-assisted quantum secure communication paves the way for real-time applications in quantum cyber security, including long-distance Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), the development of quantum networks, and the future quantum internet," the statement said. The...

Datanomics: Private-sector collaboration to drive self-reliance in defence

Business Standard | 16 Jun 2025, 11:27PM 1 more

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TREND | 16 Jun 2025, 11:48PM

DRDO showcasing India's aerospace innovation at Paris Air Show 2025

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At the Paris Air Show, the DRDO is showcasing India's aerospace innovation, featuring next-gen UAVs, advanced avionics and indigenous defence systems, strongly projecting the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' spirit on a global stage, according to the defence ministry. The mega event in France kicked off on Monday. "At #ParisAirShow2025, DRDO showcases India's aerospace innovation -- featuring next-gen UAVs, advanced avionics, and indigenous defence systems. A powerful display of self-reliance, collaboration, and strategic capability on the global stage. #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat @IndiaembFrance," the DRDO posted on X. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's premier R&D organisation, working on various areas of military technology. In the post, the DRDO also shared a video clip highlighting some of India's key homegrown platforms. In the video, the DRDO showcased 'Astra' -- Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) air-to-air missile, 'HELINA' - Helicopter launched...

Bad weather forces UK F-35 fighter jet to make emergency landing in India

Business Standard | 16 Jun 2025, 08:36PM 2 more

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TREND | 16 Jun 2025, 02:23PM

Status of Iran's near-bomb grade Uranium stock looms over IAEA meet

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The International Atomic Energy Agency's board meets Monday in Vienna, just days after a divisive vote that found Iran in non-compliance with its legal obligations

Defence

TREND | 15 Jun 2025, 06:22PM

Adani Group's Haifa Port Unaffected By Iranian Missile Strikes, Operations Normal: Sources

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Adani's port, however, was not impacted by the strike.

Defence

TREND | 15 Jun 2025, 01:05PM

UP conducts first successful model rocket launch carrying payload

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A successful model rocket launching test was conducted in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, marking the first time a payload was launched via a rocket from the state, officials said. The test conducted on Saturday by the Astronautical Society of India in association with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) saw the model rocket ascend 1.12 km at 5:14:33 PM, a complete success. ISRO scientist Abhishek Singh, who was present at the test site, said, "The rocket was launched at 5:14 PM and 33 seconds, which went up to a height of 1.1 km. After this, a small satellite (payload) came out. As soon as it fell down to 5 metres, its parachute activated and the satellite landed within 400 metres on the ground." The 15 kg rocket also descended safely. This test was part of IN-SPACe Model Rocketry/CANSAT India Student Competition 2024-25 and a prelude to a larger event in October-November, where around 900...

ISRO Conducts First Successful Rocket Launching Test With Payload In UP

NDTV Profit | 15 Jun 2025, 11:23AM 3 more

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TREND | 15 Jun 2025

Israeli military targets Iran's defence ministry in fresh wave of strikes

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Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday, with direct strikes targeting its energy industry and Defence Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of missiles blamed for the deaths of four people. The simultaneous strikes represented the latest salvo since a surprise attack by Israel two days earlier aimed at decimating Tehran's rapidly-advancing nuclear programme. New explosions boomed across Tehran as Iranian missiles entered Israel's skies in an attack that Israeli emergency officials said killed four people in a Galilee apartment building. Casualty figures were not immediately available in Iran, where Israel targeted its Defence Ministry headquarters in Tehran as well as sites that it alleged were associated with the country's nuclear programme. Amid the continued conflict, planned negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran's nuclear programme were cancelled, throwing into question when -- and how -- an end to the fighting could .

IDF says Tehran no longer immune as Israeli jets strike deep in Iran

Business Standard | 14 Jun 2025 5 more

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TREND | 14 Jun 2025

67-storey Dubai tower catches fire; over 3,800 evacuated safely

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Dubai Civil Defence teams worked for six hours to fully extinguish the blaze, with no injuries reported.

Defence

TREND | 13 Jun 2025

DRDO developing 3 variants of Kusha air defence systems, induction possible by 2030

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Kusha M1 will be equipped with short range missile systems; Kusha M2 with more than medium range surface to air missiles (MRSAM); and Kusha M3 will go much beyond than 400 kms

Defence

TREND | 13 Jun 2025

Fire on container ship: Efforts continue to shift Wan Hai 503 further offshore

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The Indian Coast Guard has been working on mitigating the fire, dropping dry chemical powder using an IAF MI-17 helicopter

Defence

TREND | 13 Jun 2025

Donald Trump Warns Iran: Reach Nuclear Deal Or Face Attacks That 'Will Only Get Worse'

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After Israel's attack on Tehran, Trump posted his views urging Iran to make a deal with US, saying 'just do it, before its too late'.