Latest news with #Apaches
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
No decision to scrap India-US defence deals after Trump tariffs: Sources
Days after US President Donald Trump doubled India's tariffs to 50 per cent, sources told India Today TV that no decision has been taken to cancel defence deals with Washington, DC, and that the status quo on defence procurement has been supplies from the US continue to flow into the country under existing contracts, and sources added that talks on follow-up orders will continue.A senior Defence Ministry official told India Today TV that the Reuters story on India pausing defence purchases from the US is "false and fabricated."A Reuters report earlier claimed that India had planned to send Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington, DC, last week. However, government sources have dismissed the claim, stating that there was no formal confirmation of Rajnath Singh's visit to the had been planning to send Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington in the coming weeks for an announcement on some of the purchases, but that trip has been cancelled, two of the people in an exclusive conversation with India Today TV, senior vice-president of IG Drones, retired Major General Padhi, downplayed the direct impact on defence relations between New Delhi and Washington, DC, but flagged concerns over a potential trust deficit between the two strategic further noted that India and the United States share close to 20 defence agreements and are engaged in a broad spectrum of military cooperation. 'India has been a key buyer of US-origin platforms like the Apaches, Chinooks, P-8I aircraft, and MQ-9 drones. We are also awaiting GE engines for the Tejas Mk1A fighters. None of these ongoing or upcoming deals are expected to be affected by Trump's tariff move,' he said, adding that strategic interests continue to bind the two nations.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Trump's tariffs may erode trust but won't hit defence ties: Ex-senior Army officer
Following Donald Trump's repeated tariff announcements on Indian exports to the US, retired Major General RC Padhi downplayed the direct impact on defence relations between New Delhi and Washington, D.C., but flagged concerns over a potential trust deficit between the two strategic an exclusive conversation with India Today TV, Major General Padhi, senior vice-president of IG Drones, noted that India and the United States share close to 20 defence agreements and are engaged in a broad spectrum of military has been a key buyer of US-origin platforms like the Apaches, Chinooks, P-8I aircraft, and MQ-9 drones. We are also awaiting GE engines for the Tejas Mk1A fighters. None of these ongoing or upcoming deals are expected to be affected by Trump's tariff move,' he said, adding that strategic interests continue to bind the two nations. However, he cautioned that unilateral economic measures by the US can lead to erosion of trust. 'Tariffs may not stop the deals, but they do create a credibility gap. India will factor this in when considering long-term defence partnerships,' he balancing ties with other global powers, the retired general stressed that India's decades-old relationship with Russia remains unaffected by any pressure or policy change from Washington.'We have strong defence ties with Russia, France, Israel and these will continue. In fact, in the long run, India may prefer reliable partners and pursue self-reliance in defence manufacturing rather than over-dependence on the US,' he India's sovereign decision-making, Majoral General Padhi said, 'India's national interest comes first. We are strong enough to decide our own course. The current glitch caused by the tariff is temporary and can be overcome.'When asked about US-Pakistan dynamics, the veteran was blunt in his assessment."Pakistan is a beggar nation. The US has used it for its own interests. But that equation is irrelevant to India. We've already demonstrated our military superiority to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor," he General Padhi believes that while the Trump tariff may introduce temporary friction, the fundamentals of India-US defence cooperation remain robust and India will continue to make choices that serve its long-term strategic goals.- Ends
CNBC
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- CNBC
Joby, L3Harris partner on hybrid defense craft that can be piloted or autonomous
Joby Aviation and defense manufacturing giant L3Harris announced a partnership Friday to develop a next-generation military craft that can be piloted or fly autonomously. The partnership brings together Joby's hybrid vertical take-off and landing, or VTOL, aircraft and L3's expertise in military systems and certification. The companies expect to begin testing this fall, followed by operational demonstrations in 2026, according to the release. "Conflicts like Russia, Ukraine, are really changing how people think about, you know, low altitude aviation generally, getting something out there that can move very quickly from demonstration to deployability felt especially important," Joby executive chairman Paul Sciarra told CNBC's Morgan Brennan. The announcement comes as government spending is under scrutiny and the U.S. military works to bolster the technology in battlefield operations, adding artificial intelligence with autonomous vehicles and drones. "I think the branches are questioning whether or not you know the right approach for low altitude support is, you know, $30 million crude Apaches, or whether or not it's something that is smaller, cheaper and autonomous — it has the ability to adapt to flexible payloads," Sciarra said. Joby is known for its commercial air taxis, which are electric. This military vehicle will be developed with a gas turbine, according to the release.
Newsweek
31-07-2025
- Newsweek
Author Shocked by Lengths 'Crazy' Treasure Hunter Goes to Get Their Book Unpublished
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A self-published author in Arizona claims he was offered $25,000 after a huge discovery by a treasure hunter who wanted his book pulled from circulation. Posting under the Reddit name frakus007, the Mesa resident explained he had written a book based on his interpretation of maps tied to the fabled Lost Dutchman Mine in Arizona's Superstition Mountains. 'Great distress' The original poster (OP) said he printed about 100 copies and submitted one to a local museum for consideration. The next day, he received a call from a man who said had seen the book behind the museum counter. The caller, claiming his family had been searching for decades using maps passed down from a "psychic" grandfather, insisted the author unpublish the book, saying it caused him "great distress." "I figured, 'sure, I'd like to discuss my book with you'," the OP wrote. "I was sort of thrilled to have someone's opinion of my book and it was somewhat validating that we agreed on the location." Stock image: Gold coins discovered. Stock image: Gold coins discovered. Photo by Jairo Mesa / Getty Images 'I met one of the crazies' They met in a Mesa coffee shop, where the man apparently offered $25,000 for the author to withdraw the book. "I then just realized that I met one of the crazies that lurk in the Superstition Mountains," user frakus007 wrote. "I told him that I will not unpublish, but I'd be happy to help him out get to his spots if he wants. He said no and got angry. I then promptly left and said do not contact me any more." The man later allegedly barraged the author and his wife with harassing messages and social media posts. "My last contact with him was telling him that if he attempts to contact me or my family again, I will contact the authorities and use legal remedies, such as a restraining order," the OP told Newsweek, noting that the advice of the r/legaladvice forum was, "very helpful." According to frakus007, the man clamed he could contact all the people mentioned in his book and get him sued for defamation. However: "I was already in contact with these people and they know what I wrote about them. They were fine with it," he told Newsweek. The OP added that a rational person would probably back off at the mention of a legal solution, "but I am not sure this guy would qualify as a rational person." What is the Lost Dutchman Mine? According to local lore, German-born miner Jacob "Dutchman" Waltz discovered a rich gold vein in the 19th century, but took its location to his grave in 1891, never revealing where it lay. Many believe the lore stems from earlier tales tied to the Peralta family, Mexican ranchers who are said to have mined gold there in the mid‑1800s before being ambushed by Apaches. Over the decades, thousands of treasure hunters have ventured into the rugged canyons—some even losing their lives—in pursuit of the fabled fortune. However, despite many expeditions, no verified site or treasure has ever been confirmed and the mine remains among the most famous unsolved mysteries in American history. 'Google must have heard' In a message to Newsweek, frakus007 said he has a permit request with the forestry service. "They rarely approve them, so I am trying to get them to approve it," he added. His interest in the mine began when his daughter asked him questions about the "big mountain in front of us," adding, "Google must have heard our conversation and YouTube recommended a video on the Lost Dutchman Mine," the OP said. "I watched it and saw a couple maps that caught my eye. I noticed something about them and it took me down a rabbit hole. "I then looked at all the maps... and realized they ALL go to the same exact spot." 'My heart is racing' The thrill of finding treasure isn't just a thing of the past, as Newsweek has reported. In June, a man who lives at sea pulled out a metal detector and showed his TikTok following an impressive find: A 22-karat gold ring with a red stone on top. "I see a tiny bit a gold and at this point my heart is racing; I wonder if it's real gold," the man says in the clip. A father and son using their metal detectors, meanwhile, discovered a hoard of Viking Age treasure dated to around 1,000 years ago on the Isle of Man in October, which the Manx National Heritage's curator for archaeology, Allison Fox, called "a wonderful find" in a press release. Newsweek's "What Should I Do?" offers expert advice to readers. If you have a personal dilemma, let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice on relationships, family, friends, money and work, and your story could be featured on WSID at Newsweek. To read how Newsweek uses AI as a newsroom tool, click here.
Hindustan Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Why Apache attack helicopters' arrival is a ‘milestone moment' for India's defence?
After a 16-month wait, India on Tuesday finally received the first three of the six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, with the Indian army describing its arrival as a "milestone moment". Boeing delivered the first batch of the AH-64E Apache helicopters on Tuesday, with the remaining three to be delivered by the year-end. (PTI) The desert camouflage-painted choppers, which arrived at the Hindon Airbase in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad aboard a US military cargo plane, could be a game changer for the operational capabilities of the Indian army. The army ordered six Apache attack helicopters for more than ₹4,100 crore in 2020. Following the first batch of the choppers, Boeing will deliver the remaining three by the year-end. The state-of-the-art Apache helicopters will "bolster the operational capabilities of the Indian Army significantly", the army also said. While Boeing started producing Apaches for the Indian Army at its Mesa facility in Arizona in August 2023, targeting deliveries for the next year, supply chain bottlenecks in the aerospace industry slowed down production and subsequently caused this 16-month delay. In 2020, Boeing completed the delivery of 22 R-model Apaches to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and signed a contract to supply six AH-64Es for the Indian Army. The IAF also signed a multi-billion-dollar contract with the US government and Boeing Ltd for 22 Apache choppers in September 2015. The defence ministry also in 2017 approved the procurement of six Apache helicopters along with weapons systems for Boeing at a cost of ₹4,168 crore for the Army. Why getting Apache is a big deal for India? Defence minister Rajnath Singh described the arrival of the AH-64E Apache attack helicopters as a "significant step" towards strengthening India's defence capabilities. He noted that these advanced choppers will enhance the Army Aviation wing's operational effectiveness, especially in challenging regions. The arrival of this batch of AH-64E Apache helicopters, in addition to the already operational fleet of 22 Apache choppers, will strengthen the Army's operations on the Western front. The existing fleet of Apache helicopters have already been deployed in Ladakh and western sectors. The Apache, armed with fire-and-forget Hellfire missiles, can track up to 128 targets per minute and prioritise threat levels. The missiles bring a set of heavy anti-armour capabilities to the helicopters. The Army Aviation Corps is also strengthening and modernising its capabilities with such factors, like attack helicopters, light combat helicopters (LCH), light utility helicopters (LUH), and unmanned aerial vehicles. The AH-64E Apache choppers will assist the Army in reconnaissance and attack. The lethal, survivable, and agile also provides reach, manoeuvrability and performance needed by the forces on the ground and contributes to the success of current and future joint missions. Boeing described Apache as the "world's most advanced and proven attack helicopter". The AH-64E Apache "represents the backbone of the US Army's attack helicopter fleet and a growing number of international defense forces". Armed with 16 Hellfire missiles, 76 2.76-inch rockets, and 1,200 30mm chain gun rounds, the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter can fire 600-650 rounds per minute. It has a maximum operating weight of 10,432 kg and can climb up to more than 2,800 feet per minute. The AH-64E Apache features advanced digital connectivity, a joint tactical information distribution system, more than T700-GE-701D engines with upgraded face gear transmission to accommodate more power, the capability to control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and new composite main rotor blade. In January 1984, Boeing delivered the first US Army Apache AH-64A. Since then, the US Army and other nations have received over 2,700 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. Other than the US and now India, Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom have also procured AH-64 Apache attack choppers.
