Defence Industry
Guided Pinaka Missile System: New Delhi, India – November 14, 2024 – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone in the development of advanced artillery systems with the successful completion of flight tests for the Guided Pinaka Weapon System.
India-Australia Defence Cooperation: New Delhi, India – [21 November] – India and Australia have further solidified their strategic partnership by signing a significant agreement on mid-air refueling. This landmark deal will enhance the operational capabilities of both countries’ air forces, enabling long-range missions and extended deployment duration.
German Navy completes trial of IAI’s BlueWhale AUV: Berlin, Germany (November 26, 2024) – The German Navy has successfully completed sea trials of the BlueWhale Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This significant milestone marks a key step in enhancing the German Navy’s underwater capabilities and underscores the growing importance of autonomous systems in naval operations.
Sajid Fareed Shapoo, IPS joins BEML as CVO: Bangalore: BEML Limited has announced the appointment of Dr Sajid Farid Shapoo as its new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). Dr Shapoo is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1998 batch of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. Dr Shapoo has served in key leadership roles, including as Superintendent of Police in Bhind, Satna, Shivpuri, and Dewas districts of Madhya Pradesh.
Sajid Fareed Shapoo, IPS joins BEML as CVO: Bangalore: BEML Limited has announced the appointment of Dr Sajid Farid Shapoo as its new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). Dr Shapoo is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1998 batch of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. Dr Shapoo has served in key leadership roles, including as Superintendent of Police in Bhind, Satna, Shivpuri, and Dewas districts of Madhya Pradesh.
Guided Pinaka Missile System: New Delhi, India – November 14, 2024 – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone in the development of advanced artillery systems with the successful completion of flight tests for the Guided Pinaka Weapon System.
Düsseldorf, Germany – [21 November] – German defence company Rheinmetall is playing a critical role in unlocking the potential of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea. The company has secured a significant contract to clear explosive ordnance from the seabed, a necessary step to connect a new offshore wind farm to the power grid.
