Vecros has developed navigation tech designed to operate drones in GPS-denied & soft-kill environments.
Read this detailed interview with founder Besta prem sai here:
alphadefense.in/index.php/2024…
Hope this navigation tech makes it's way to drones made by other firms as well.

All of the three: UAS, space-imaging, & ground sensors have documented limits in regular terrain, let alone Siachen.
Perhaps advocates of such demilitarization can cite one instance where a contested area has been thus secured without infantry, while posting such utopian takes?

Ashok Leyland GTV 6x6 for medium artillery regiments & air defence regiments. Can tow 20 ton gun/radar.
About 250 of these likely ordered & will be deployed along Northern borders.
📸 by Chauhan:

'Adequate number of missile firing trials have been successfully conducted towards achieving compliance of complete operational envelop as stipulated in the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (Infantry, Indian Army).'
Very candid PR by MoD for MPATGM:pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

While its disappointing that no questions were raised regarding programs like CATS, RUAV, HLFT-42, HJT-36, HTFE-25, HTSE-1200 et al; BharatShakti.in Nitin A. Gokhale has showcased the rising confidence of HAL well.
Watch 'On The Shop Floor':youtu.be/sk3xiSjTQtk
Hope to see more!

HAL CMD on LCA AF Mk2:
Certain parts being manufactured. HAL expects first prototype to roll out by end of 2025. Expects to deliver first aircraft by 2029.
Watch:youtu.be/sk3xiSjTQtk
Ambitious timeline, requires extremely smooth coordination & of course, satisfactory trials...

HAL CMD on Tejas Mk1A rate:
Two lines at Bengaluru can produce 8 a/c per year each, total of 16/year
Nashik can produce 8/year by 25-26, expects 1-2 a/c by late 2024.
Nashik can make 4 more/ year with addnl investment.
Watch:youtu.be/sk3xiSjTQtk
So 28 a/c per year is possible.

Developmental trials of MPATGM was successfully carried out by DRDO
The IDDM system is now ready for final user evaluation trials:

HAL CMD on export interest, primarily for Tejas & helicopters like ALH Dhruv
Under discussion with 5-6 countries including Argentina 🇦🇷, Egypt 🇪🇬, Nigeria 🇳🇬 (gaining momentum) & Philippines 🇵🇭 (advanced stages)
Watch:youtu.be/sk3xiSjTQtk

India's heavy reliance on Iran 🇮🇷 as a conduit to Afghanistan, Armenia 🇦🇲 & Central Asia will be tested in case of an 🇮🇱 response & further, wider escalation.
🇮🇳 arms supply to 🇦🇲 can be affected, esp if long costly transit via Georgia 🇬🇪 is needed even as Azeri 🇦🇿 threat looms..

It's never a contest until HAL Tejas Mk1A enters the race, especially with JF-17 in there🤭
I'd expect Tejas to be offered by 🇮🇳 if there's indeed such a tentative requirement from Peru 🇵🇪 India in Peru & Bolivia

Converted from surplus oil rigs.
512 VLS cells.
Speed of 5-8 knots.
Mobile Defense/Depot Platform (MODEP) got to be one of the most epic naval vessel concepts ever
Read:navalnews.com/event-news/sea… by Aaron-Matthew Lariosa for Naval News

⚡️Brazil seeks new MPA by 2031, opportunity for India 🇮🇳:
1) C-295 MRMR currently being developed by DRDO
- 🇧🇷 already operates Airbus C-295, MRMR is logical..
2) Joint development of a new C-390 MPA version
- C-390 is a lead contender for IAF MTA anyway..
defensenews.com/air/2024/04/12…

Seven submarines deployed by WNC during event to bid adieu to CNS R Hari Kumar.

The most notable sign that Armenia is attempting to stray away from Russian influence: 🇷🇺 share in 🇦🇲 weapons acquisitions has dropped from the previous 96% to less than 10% since January 2021 (according to Armen Grigoryan youtube.com/live/ZkdH5aF3D…)
Replaced primarily by India 🇮🇳..

Well sourced article by Hov Nazaretyan, detailing Indian 🇮🇳 armament exported to Armenia 🇦🇲
Read:evnreport.com/politics/untan…

Indian ambassador to Estonia 🇪🇪 Ajaneesh Kumar made a familiarisation visit to Milrem Robotics (now under EDGE of UAE 🇦🇪) which has collaboration with 🇮🇳 Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL)
Pictured with THeMIS & Type-X UGVs...

Trishakti Corps conducted a ATGM firing training exercise firing at super high-altitude area of 17000 feet in Sikkim.
Missile firing detachments from Mechanised & Infantry units of entire Eastern Command participated. ATV, Gypsy based ATMT pictured:

HAL Tejas & Airbus C-295 MW carried out their maiden operations from an ELF, in the western sector.
Jaguar, An-32, Mi-17 V5 & Cheetah aircraft also operated from the facility including loading of stores, turn around servicing & logistic airlift.

India - Sri Lanka Defence Seminar conducted by India in Sri Lanka 'to promote bilateral collaboration in production and supply of defence equipment'
Tata seen to be pitching its light armoured vehicles incl. latest PMV & LAV
AWEIL showcased small arms (🇱🇰🇮🇳 were in talks for ammo plant)