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Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-31 July 2024), Issue 42

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Sudarshan S-400 'Shot Down' Almost Entire 'Enemy' Package in Exercise India Tests Missile Shield against 5,000 km Class Ballistic Missiles DRDO's Advanced Tech Collaborations in Ai, Robotics, and...

August 14 , 2024

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (1-15 July 2024), Issue 41

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Setting up Testing Facilities in UAS and Electronic Warfare GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) Launched Reforms in Enhancing Domestic Defence Production Development of Drone Ecosystem in...

July 22 , 2024

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-30 June 2024), Issue 40

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Private Defence Companies Revenue to Grow by 20 percent in FY 2024-25 Indian Air Force to Acquire Six Made-in-India Tapas Drones Made in India Netra, Pinaka Systems Attract Interest at Defence Show Preparing...

July 11 , 2024

Defence Corridor and Entrepreneurship in VUCA Times

Overview The big question is in these turbulent times, how can India's Defence Corridor strengthen national security while acting as a center of entrepreneurial innovation? Let us discover! In the dynamic landscape of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty,...

June 3 , 2024

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 1-15 February 2024, Issue 31

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Defence Budget Crossed over Rs 6.21 lakh crore in FY 2024-25 INS Sandhayak, first Survey Vessel Large Ship, Commissioned into IN Delivery of 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Mahabali to Indian Navy DRDO Carries Out...

March 14 , 2024

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 16-31 January 2024, Issue 30

In this Issue I. Defence and Security MoD Signs Contract with MDL for 14 Fast Patrol Vessels for ICG Launch of ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129) Collaborative Efforts of BEL and Start-ups in Defence Production...

March 12 , 2024

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: January 2024

Having joined the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) on 16th January, soon after my superannuation from the Indian Navy on 31 December 2023, I have been assigned the onerous task of editing the ‘Monthly Expert Groups Report’. It is a tall...

March 6 , 2024

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 1-15 January 2024, Issue 29

In this Issue I. Defence and Security MoD Signs Contracts Worth Rs 802 Crores for Procurement of Equipment DRDO Conducts Flight-Test of New Generation AKASH Missile Launch of 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Bhishm GE-HAL Fighter Jet Engine Deal...

February 1 , 2024

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 1-15 December 2023, Issue 27

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Sandhayak, First of Four Survey Vessel Ships, Delivered to Navy MoD Signs Contract with TCIL for Digital Coast Guard Project iDEX-DIO Signs 300th Contract for Defence Innovation Successful Training Launch of...

December 29 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T)Digest 16-30September 2023, Issue 22

In this Issue I. Defence and Security MoU Singed for Technical Collaboration and Joint R&D Launch of Third MCA Barge, LSAM 9 (YARD 77) Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference (IPACC) India’s Military Systems, War Fighting and Strategic Thought...

October 30 , 2023