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Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya takes a sortie in India's fully indigenous trainer jet at Aero Show 2025

Bengaluru, February 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya completed a sortie on the HTT-40, India's fully indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft, at the Aero Show on Thursday. Soon after his sortie, he reflected on the journey of the making of the HTT-40, saying that India has now moved on from scandals under UPA to self-reliance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi by developing its own fully indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft.

NIBE Limited lists stocks on NSE

Mumbai, February 12: NIBE Limited, which is into manufacturing critical systems for the defence sector, listed its stocks on the National Stock Exchange of India.

Indian Army signs MoU with IIT Guwahati for epoxy bamboo-based composites

Guwahati, February 4: In a momentous event, Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army and IIT Guwahati signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research, design and fabrication of Epoxy bamboo-based composites as replacement of traditional building materials used in the construction of bunkers in high altitude areas.

Maharashtra: School of Artillery, Devlali to conduct annual firepower exercise Topchi

Pune, January 18: The School of Artillery, Devlali, is set to conduct the annual firepower exercise, Topchi, at Devlali Field Firing Ranges on 18 and 21 January 2025. The exercise promises to showcase the unmatched prowess and technological advancements of modern artillery systems, offering a unique glimpse into the employment of artillery in envisaged battlefield operations, said a press release from the defence wing.

Army Air Defence Corps celebrates 32nd Corps Day

New Delhi, January 10: The Army Air Defence Corps commemorated its 32nd Corps Day on Friday with great pride and reverence. Established as an independent arm of the Indian Army after evolving from the Artillery, the Corps has played a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation's skies, an official release said.

HAL to take call on clearance to grounded ALH Dhruv chopper fleet by Saturday

New Delhi, January 9: Having put flying all 330 ALH Dhruvs on hold after the recent crash in Porbandar, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is carrying out a detailed analysis of the crash and is expected to take a call on Saturday on whether the Indigenous chopper fleet can resume flying operations or continue to remain on the ground.