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Defence Star is India's leading defence and aerospace news portal with a strong focus on defence industry. It provides both topical and in-depth coverage about Indian and global defence industry, Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
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DRDO tests Phase 2 of India's Ballistic Missile Defence System: New Delhi, July 24: In a significant boost to its national security against long range ballistic missiles, India Wednesday successfully conducted the Phase II test of its indigenously developed Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) defence system. The trial, conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Odisha's Chandipur, marks a crucial milestone in India’s strategic deterrence capabilities ..read more
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Rheinmetall Ammunition Factory Ukraine: Rheinmetall will be responsible for the complete technical outfitting of the factory, including its commissioning. The company aims to begin construction shortly and anticipates completion within several years. Ammunition production is slated to commence within 24 months ..read more
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Global Combat Air Programme: Italy, UK and Japan, the partner nations of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), Monday unveiled new fighter jet concept at Farnborough International Airshow. This marks the first time the three nations have exhibited together, showcasing the substantial progress made towards delivering this cutting-edge fighter jet. The new concept model, on display at Farnborough International Airshow, represents a significant evolution from previous designs. Featuring a notably larger wingspan, the aircraft is optimized for improved aerodynamics, a crucial factor in modern ae ..read more
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Leonardo M-346 trainer aircraft: Aerospace and defense giant Leonardo has announced a significant upgrade to its M-346 integrated training system, designed to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare. The announcement, made at the Farnborough International Air Show, outlines a comprehensive package of enhancements to the aircraft's avionics, navigation, mission equipment, and ground training capabilities ..read more
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IAI's REX MK-II Robot in European Land Robot Trial: Berlin, Germany – A joint venture between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Germany’s FFG has secured the top prize for the best scientific solution at the European Land Robot Trial (ELROB). The companies’ REX MK II unmanned land vehicle impressed judges with its off-road autonomous capabilities in challenging environments ..read more
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Pratt & Whitney Service Center Bengaluru: Bengaluru, India – July 17, 2024 – Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX), announced the opening of a new Customer Service Center in Bengaluru, India. The center will be part of Pratt & Whitney's existing India Capability Center and will focus on providing customer service and operational support for Pratt & Whitney Canada's 68,000 engines worldwide ..read more
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Düsseldorf, Germany – July 17, 2024. German defense company Rheinmetall signed a framework agreement with the Bundeswehr, the German Armed Forces, to deliver 70mm practice rockets for their combat helicopters. The total order value is expected to exceed €100 million ..read more
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Zen Technologies 4 AI based defence solutions: Pune, India - July 15, 2024 Zen Technologies Limited, a leading Indian defense contractor, witnessed a significant surge in its stock price today following the unveiling of four innovative defense products. The company's share price reached the upper circuit, a maximum permissible increase in a single trading day, reflecting investor confidence in Zen Technologies' future prospects ..read more
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S&P Global Ratings upgrades Rafael Advanced Defense Systems credit rating: Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Rafael) announced a credit rating upgrade to 'A' from S&P Global Ratings, with a stable outlook. This upgrade reflects Rafael's robust financial health, growing order backlog, and leading position in the defense industry ..read more
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Indian Air Force Exercise Pitch Black 2024: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed a contingent to Darwin, Australia, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, the largest iteration of the multinational drill in its 43-year history. The biennial exercise, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), will be held from July 12 to August 2 and will see the participation of 20 countries, over 140 aircraft, and 4,400 military personnel ..read more