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Western Command’s Ideas & Innovations competition 2026- Soldiers drive Future-Ready solutions

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

The Indian Army’s Western Command underscored its commitment to bottom-up innovation with the successful conduct of the Ideas & Innovations Competition 2026, hosted by the Vajra Corps at Chandimandir. The event brought together soldiers who presented 54 mission-oriented, field-driven innovations designed to address contemporary operational challenges and accelerate technology absorption across the Command. Keywords: Indian…

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HAL’s refined indigenous version of LUH could prove to be a game changer in Reconnaissance, Evacuation and high altitude missions

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has highlighted significant advances in its indigenous three-tonne Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), positioning the platform as a key enabler for the Indian Armed Forces across some of the world’s most demanding operational environments, from the high Himalayas to arid deserts. Keywords: HAL Light Utility Helicopter, indigenous LUH India, high-altitude helicopter operations,…

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India’s ‘Sher’ Roars: Fully Indigenous AK-203 Assault Rifle Successfully Test-Fired

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

In a landmark step for India’s defence self-reliance, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) has manufactured and successfully test-fired the first AK-203 assault rifle built entirely with Indian components and materials. Nicknamed ‘Sher’, the prototype underwent firing trials, including burst firing, at the company’s Korwa facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Initial results have been described as…

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India achieves milestone with 1st fully indigenous Jet-Powered Loitering Munition

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

In a significant boost to India’s defence self-reliance efforts, Lucknow-based Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd., operating as HoverIt, has successfully conducted the maiden flight of the Divyastra Mk3, a next-generation jet-powered loitering munition. The test took place on August 11, with the company announcing the achievement today. Keywords: Divyastra Mk3, Kawa UAV HoverIt, indigenous jet-powered loitering…

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Big leap in Logistics: Indian Army unveils indigenous XWG diesel for extreme cold operations

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth today launched Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel at the Manekshaw Centre, marking a significant advance in India’s defence logistics capability. Developed jointly by the Indian Army and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) along with other oil marketing companies within one year, the specialised fuel remains operational at…

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