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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra joins hands with Audi India
HighlightsJSW Sports has announced a partnership between double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra and German automotive manufacturer Audi, highlighting their shared values of performance and precision. Audi India's head, Balbir Singh Dhillon, praised Neeraj Chopra as a symbol of leadership and excellence, reflecting the brand's core attributes of determination and speed. Karan Yadav, chief commercial officer of JSW Sports, expressed optimism about the limitless potential of the partnership between Neeraj Chopra and Audi India, marking a significant milestone for Indian sports and business. JSW Sports has announced that its athlete - double Olympic medalist Javelin thrower and global sports icon , Neeraj Chopra has partnered with German automotive manufacturer Audi, marking a collaboration that brings together two leaders driven by performance, precision and a progressive mindset. The partnership celebrates the shared values between the athlete and the brand - world-class performance, explosive speed and iconic stature. 'Chopra is the embodiment of that spirit. Determined and iconic, his journey from ambition to achievement mirrors Audi's progressive DNA. His focus, speed, and unmatched performance make him a natural extension of our brand - a symbol of what it means to lead, not follow,' said Balbir Singh Dhillon, head, Audi India . Known for his technique, Neeraj reflects the very attributes Audi holds at its core - precision, determination, and the drive to break limits. From the racetrack to the runway, and from the sports arena to the global stage, this partnership signals a shared vision for excellence, the company stated in a press release. 'I'm excited to join the Audi family and represent a brand that inspires forward motion in everything it does,' said Chopra, expressing his excitement at the partnership. "All of us at JSW Sports are really happy to facilitate this association between Neeraj and Audi India, which is truly a landmark partnership for Indian sport and business. All our conversations with Audi have been very positive, and with Chopra being one of India's finest athletes, I genuinely believe the potential of this partnership is limitless," said Karan Yadav, chief commercial officer, JSW Sports.
News18
3 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra Joins Hands With Audi
The German carmaker Audi India has made the double-Olympic medalist Javelin thrower and global sports icon, Neeraj Chopra face of the brand. The athlete partnered with a company with a strong aim to build a community that shares the same progressive business. The news has been confirmed by both Audi India and JSW Sports. The former revealed that its athlete has been welcomed on the board by Audi. He will be working with the brand closely to attract the masses and help them achieve future goals. The partnership celebrates the shared values between the athlete and the brand – world-class performance, explosive speed and iconic stature.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New Zealand eyes cargo planes, helicopters, Javelins in new budget
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand's 2025 Budget, released this week, is slated to bring defense spending to NZ$4.2 billion (US$2.4 bn), Defence Minister Judith Collins announced. 'To achieve this, the government has allocated $2.7 billion of capital and $563 million of operating funding for priority projects identified in the Defence Capability Plan we released last month,' she said. Spending priorities include replacing the Royal New Zealand Air Force's only strategic airlifters, two Boeing 757s-2K2, acquired second-hand in 2003 and updated in 2007. Replacing the fleet of eight Seasprite SH-2G(I) maritime helicopters is also on the docket. Operated since 2015, only five remain operational, with three now used for parts as they near the end of their service life, Collins recently stated. Also on the shopping list: New versions of the Javelin anti-armor missile, encrypted radios to provide deployed Army units with secure voice communication, and a counter-drone system. Officials also want to upgrade Devonport Naval Base, invest in homes for defense families, modernize the defense vehicle fleet and grow digital and information management projects. The Ministry of Defence, with roughly 200 staff, receives nearly $26 million. New Zealand's defense spending is scheduled to reach 2% of GDP by 2032/33. That level of military spending was last achieved in 1982.
News18
6 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Neeraj Chopra Live: When And Where To Watch Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025
Last Updated: Having bagged his personal best throw of 90.23m in Doha last week, Neeraj Chopra now takes part in the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial. After finally breaching the 90m mark, India's javelin-throw ace Neeraj Chopra sets his eyes on the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025. Chopra aims to carry the momentum from Doha last week to the event scheduled in Chorzow, Poland on Friday, May 22. The exciting Janusz Kusocinski Memorial athletics meet will be the player's third Javelin event of the year. The 27-year-old rising Javelin player won the Potch Invitational Meet in Potchefstroom in South Africa with his 84.52m throw in April before pulling off a career-best milestone and national record at the Doha Diamond League last week with his 90.23m throw. It was the first time that Chopra overhauled the long-awaited 90m mark in his playing career. Chopra's 90m milestone gave him much to celebrate in Doha despite Germany's Julian Weber bagging the Diamond League crown with his personal best of 91.06m on the final throw. He now has the chance to avenge the defeat against the former European champion at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 in Poland and firm up his claims of defending the World Championship crown in Tokyo later in the year. Also taking part in the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial will be Anderson Peters, the two-time world champion and Paris 2024 bronze medal winner. Representing the local challenge will be national record holder Marcin Krukowski and Cyprian Mrzygłód apart from other notable participants. Earlier scheduled to take part in the NC Classic in Bengaluru on May 24, Neeraj Chopra now competes in Poland after the event's postponement opened up the player's calendar. Named after a legendary Polish long-distance runner Janusz Kusocinski, the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial gives Chopra a chance to back his Doha milestone with another. The event has a men's javelin throw record of 91.50m held by Czechia's Jan Zelezny, who is currently Chopra's coach. The ace player will be setting his eyes on the record in Poland. When And Where will Neeraj Chopra's event at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 be held? The Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 will be held in Chorzow, Poland on Friday, May 23. How Can I Watch Neeraj Chopra's event at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025? There is no live telecast available for the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 in India but Neeraj Chopra's fans can livestream the event on the website. First Published:
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
L3Harris Marks Major Milestone for New Solid Rocket Motor ‘Factories of the Future' in Virginia
CULPEPER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has broken ground on the construction of five new solid rocket motor facilities in Virginia that will boost production to support key national defense programs. The new facilities will incorporate modular factory design, robotic flex cells, automated, progressive casting and improved handling and assembly throughout the production line. 'L3Harris' growth in Virginia is another solid example of how we're expanding our rocket motor manufacturing infrastructure to support the nation's defense propulsion needs,' said Ken Bedingfield, President, Aerojet Rocketdyne, L3Harris. 'Made possible through a Defense Production Act Title III cooperative agreement, this expansion will complement an existing 256,000 square feet of manufacturing space, supporting some of the most advanced propulsion research and production in the world.' L3Harris' site in Virginia hosts the company's Center of Excellence for Propellant Research and Small to Medium-sized Solid Rocket Motor Production. The expansion includes a 12,000 square foot, state-of-the-art solid rocket motor cast and assembly facility, as well as a control room, facilities to support mixing and grinding operations and upgrades to the site's motor testing capabilities. The consolidated cast and assembly building will centralize production of a critical program under one roof, reducing the distance motors travel during manufacturing by 90%. 'L3Harris' continued expansion in Virginia underscores the Commonwealth's pivotal role in safeguarding our nation's security,' said Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. 'With a world-class workforce, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a strategic East Coast location, Virginia offers the ideal environment for defense and aerospace leaders like L3Harris to grow and drive innovation for the future.' 'I'm proud of Virginia's continued leadership in the defense sector, which is made possible in part through crucial investments like L3Harris' new solid rocket motor facilities,' said Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. 'I'll keep looking for opportunities to support Virginia's robust defense industry—a core pillar of Virginia's economy and a key component of our military readiness.' 'Thrilled to see L3Harris expand its presence in Virginia and continue to strengthen our defense industrial base,' said Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va. 'This investment in Orange County will support the world-class research and manufacturing coming out of Virginia, while also creating valuable jobs for American workers.' 'This investment by L3Harris underscores how the Seventh Congressional District, and Virginia overall, remains a great place to build systems critical to our national security. This project will yield exactly the kind of smart, strategic growth we need in the Seventh District to strengthen our national security, rebuild America's defense industrial base, and build key components for munitions such as the Javelin,' said Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Va. 'As an Army veteran and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I will prioritize supporting projects that ensure our service members have the tools they need to keep our country safe — while creating more good jobs right here in the Seventh.' 'Investment in key capabilities for domestic defense production is integral to our efforts to continue to support warfighter requirements,' said Greg Davis, Acting Director, Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy. 'It's also an important component to the Department's priority of revitalizing the defense industrial base.' L3Harris is also modernizing and expanding its solid rocket motor production in two other states. The company is constructing new solid rocket motor facilities in Camden, Arkansas, and is transitioning production of inert components for critical missile systems to align with the sites' core competencies in Huntsville, Alabama. The company is already ramping up production due to digital process improvements as well as new tooling and equipment. About L3Harris Technologies L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit for more information. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about future capacity are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. L3Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
