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India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Bad news for Pakistan and China as India is secretly enhancing Brahmos missile, will become more deadly, its features will...
The BrahMos missile, often referred to as India's 'Brahmastra,' severely damaged various strategic locations of Pakistan, which were used for anti-India purposes, including major airbases, in Operation Sindoor. However, there is more bad news for the enemy country as India is set to give sleepless nights to Pakistan. In Operation Sindoor, BrahMos was the main missile used in the attack and can travel at speeds up to Mach 3. Reports say that a faster version, which can fly at speeds over Mach 5, is being developed. Its range is also being increased from over 400 km to around 800 km. When it was first made, BrahMos could only travel 290 kilometers, but over time, it has become a much stronger and more advanced missile. While speaking to NDTV, former Director General of BrahMos Aerospace, Atul D. Rane, 'Any incremental research takes time and also, of course, money, which is being put in. The current BrahMos, in its current size and shape, has a limitation. But it's a limitation, and it can go somewhere where no one else has gone…we should see it very soon.' While speaking about the future prospects, Atul D. Rane explained, 'We could look at a smaller and potent version of BrahMos so that we could put two missiles in the underbelly of the Su-30 instead of one, and not just Sukhoi, but other aircraft as well,' he said. Mr. Rane revealed that the design phase is already underway, and they've reached the stage where metal cutting has begun. He said the next generation of BrahMos is being developed — a smaller, lighter missile that will be just as fast. While its lighter weight may slightly alter the kinetic energy upon impact, it will still be powerful enough to destroy its targets.
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First Post
4 days ago
- General
- First Post
Historic first: 1st batch of 17 women cadets graduates from NDA alongside over 300 male peers
The prestigious National Defence Academy on Friday witnessed history as the first batch of 17 female cadets marched alongside more than 300 male counterparts towards the 'Antim Pag' in a spectacular display of integration read more Gen VK Singh (retired), former Army Chief and current governor of Mizoram, who was the reviewing officer of the Passing Out Parade, called it a uniquely significant day in the history of the academy. Image Courtesy: News18 The prestigious National Defence Academy on Friday witnessed history as the first batch of 17 female cadets marched alongside more than 300 male counterparts towards the 'Antim Pag' in a spectacular display of integration. A flypast by three majestic Su-30 aircraft was a fitting accompaniment to the occasion as the cadets of the tri-services training academy's first co-ed batch went past the 'Antim Pag' at the Khetrapal Parade Ground on their way to bring more laurels to an institution widely hailed as the 'cradle of leadership'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The first batch of women cadets joined the NDA's 148th course in 2022 after the Union Public Service Commission allowed women to apply to the defence academy following a Supreme Court direction in 2021. 'Every moment, every difficulty we went through, each emotion in all these three years we spent at the academy is worth it,' said Divisional Cadet Captain Harsimran Kaur, whose parents were beaming with joy and pride at their daughter's feat. It was a rollercoaster of emotions as the parade moved towards the 'Antim Pag' as all the memories from the past three years got vivid, said Battalion Cadet Captain Shriti Daksh, adding that she was now fully ready to make her mark at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun. Shital, another cadet who was flanked by her proud parents, said, 'It is a great feeling. There are more emotions and less words. As we approached the Antim Pag, the feeling was that yes we have done it.' The NDA had changed her '180 degrees' and had made her mentally and physically strong, said Shital, who will be joining the IMA. Her father Ashok Mahalen said all the 17 female cadets are 'not just our daughters but the daughters of the entire nation'. Cadet Shristi Singh, while thanking her instructors and Squadron Commander of India Squadron, remarked that the legendary saying associated with the academy of 'jitna ragda, utna tagda' (the more gruelling the training, the stronger the cadet) is absolutely true. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Singh, who is the first female cadet to pass out from India Squadron, aspires to join the Indian Naval Academy. Gen VK Singh (retired), former Army Chief and current governor of Mizoram, who was the reviewing officer of the Passing Out Parade, called it a uniquely significant day in the history of the academy. 'This marks a historic milestone in our collective journey towards greater inclusivity and empowerment. These young women are the inevitable symbol of Naari Shakti, embodying not just women's development but women-led development,' he said. 'I envision a future, not far from now, that one of these young women may rise to the highest of roles of the service they go to,' the former COAS said. Addressing the press, he said when the girls came to the academy, there was a system in place to integrate them, and they were truly integrated over these three years. 'I am sure the academy will be more successful in bringing more integration in the future,' the retired general said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Commandant, NDA, said when girls first came to the academy, they were staying separately. 'Today they are integrated completely with squadrons and battalions. They are running together, they are playing together, they are training together. Each and every activity at the academy is gender-neutral. It took us time but now it is in progress,' he asserted. He said before taking the step of integrating the female cadets into the squadrons and assessing how their living conditions would be, he personally led a team to Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and Officers Training Academy, Chennai, where female cadets have been in training for some years. 'We drew inspiration from them, studied their models and adapted as to how it can be implemented here at the academy,' the Vice Admiral said. A total of 1,341 cadets, including 336 from the passing out course, participated in the Passing Out Parade (POP) at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground in Khadakwasla. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The parade marked the successful completion of rigorous military and academic training by the cadets, culminating in a splendid display of precision, discipline and military bearing. It was impeccably conducted by Adjutant Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari, astride his charger 'Reliant Robin'. Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi of 'G' Squadron commanded the parade. The Reviewing Officer presented President's Gold Medal to Battalion Cadet Adjutant Prince Raj, President's Silver Medal to Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi and President's Bronze Medal to Battalion Cadet Captain Tejas Bhatt. The prestigious Chiefs of Staff Banner was awarded to Golf Squadron for overall excellence, a release said. The event concluded with a grand flypast featuring flag-trooping Chetak helicopters, Super Dimona motorised gliders, and the majestic Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft, symbolising the culmination of training and the cadets' readiness to embark on the next phase of their military journey.
New York Post
19-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Ukraine hits back after Russia's record drone strike — destroying radar, supply depots in the Black Sea
A pair of drones destroyed a Russian radar system and military warehouse facilities at a gas production platform in the Black Sea on Monday, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The strike followed Russia's mass drone attack Ukrainian territory on Saturday, which Kyiv said was the largest recorded so far in the bloody 3-plus-year war. Footage from the SBU shows the first drone soaring across the Black Sea and crashing into the tower of the gas production site, reportedly taking out a Russian Neva radar used to monitor aerial attacks. A second drone flew underneath the plant for a follow-up strike, which was aimed at destroying military supply depots that Ukraine said were being held at the facility. 3 Ukrainian drones blew up a Russian radar and military depot allegedly stationed on a gas production platform in the Black Sea. Security Service of Ukraine 3 The first drone targeted the bases' tower to destroy a Russian Neva radar, according to Ukrainian intelligence. Security Service of Ukraine 'We once again reminded the enemy that no Russian junk has a place in the Black Sea,' the SBU said in a statement. 'The Security Service of Ukraine continues to develop and implement unique special operations to clear the Black Sea from Russian invaders, their military equipment and other equipment,' the agency added. The SBU's claims could not be independently verified. The Black Sea has remained a key conflict site in the Ukraine war after Moscow undermined a US-backed maritime truce deal in March. 3 Russian President Vladimir Putin was accused of failing to uphold a maritime truce in the Black Sea brokered by the US in March. AP Since then, Kyiv has found success with its drone strikes against Russia's military sites, including one that took out a Su-30 fighter jet earlier this month. Kyiv touted the successful strike against the fighter jet, noting that it followed another first when its naval drones were used to take out two Russian helicopters on the last day of 2024.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine shows its latest 'ship-killer' Magura drone series to the public for the first time
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) on May 14 for the first time presented its latest versatile Magura naval drones to the public. The Magura drones, as well as the Sea Baby drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), have been pivotal in turning the tide of the war in the Black Sea, destroying or damaging multiple Russian ships and other assets. HUR's Group 13 has deployed Magura drones to successfully hit 17 naval and aerial Russian targets. Fifteen of them, including two Mi-8 helicopters, two Su-30 fighter jets, and the Sergey Kotov, Ivanovets, and Ceasar Kunikov warships of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, have been destroyed, the agency said. Several variants of the Magura drones exist, including the "ship-killer" V5, the V7 capable of carrying machine guns or anti-air missiles, and the multi-platform V6P. As of 2024, Ukraine was reportedly able to destroy or disable one-third of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in a drone and missile campaign, despite Moscow's significant advantage in sheer naval power. Black Sea hostilities have since then quieted down as Russia moved most of its naval assets from occupied Crimea further east and Ukraine managed to resume its maritime shipping. Read also: As Ukraine, Russia agree to ceasefire at sea, Moscow's battered Black Sea Fleet is set to get a reprieve We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
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Business Standard
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
HAL Q4 result: Net profit dips 7.7% to ₹3,977 crore, revenue drops 7.2%
Hindustan Aeronautics Q4 FY25 result: HAL reported ₹13,700 crore in revenue from operations New Delhi Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Wednesday reported a 7.7 per cent dip in consolidated net profit (attributed to owners) at ₹3,977 crore for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2024-25 (FY25). During the same period last year, the defence public sector undertaking (PSU) reported ₹4,309 crore in net profit. Sequentially, however, net profit more than doubled, growing 176 per cent from ₹1,440 crore. Consolidated revenue from operations for the fourth quarter dropped 7.2 per cent to ₹13,700 crore year-on-year from ₹14,769 crore. On a quarterly basis, however, revenue zoomed 97 per cent from ₹6,957 crore. HAL Q4 highlights HAL financial year results For the entire financial year that ended on March 31, 2025, the defence PSU reported a 9.7 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to ₹8,364 crore compared to ₹7,621 crore reported at the end of FY24. Consolidated revenue from operations, meanwhile, largely remained flat at ₹30,981 crore compared to ₹30,381 crore reported at the end of the last financial year. Revenue: Flat at ₹30,981 crore Net profit: ₹8,364 crore, up 9.7 per cent EPS: ₹125.07 (basic and diluted) The company's board of directors, in its meeting on February 12, 2025, had declared a first interim dividend of ₹25 per fully paid equity share of ₹5 for FY25. Shares of HAL advanced 4 per cent in trade on Wednesday, logging an intraday high at ₹4,798 per share on BSE after posting Q4 results. The state-owned aerospace and defense company is shifting from a traditional licensed production model to an indigenised approach. It is currently working on key projects such as Tejas Mk1, Tejas Mk1A, the Su-30 upgrade, Dornier-25, and the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), among others. These projects are expected to drive manufacturing revenue growth for HAL.
