Day: 13 November 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on November 12, 2024. This significant event occurred off the coast of Odisha, specifically from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur.   The missile was launched from a mobile articulated launcher. The entire flight was meticulously monitored through a network of tracking systems, including radar, electro-optical sensors, and telemetry, to ensure comprehensive data collection throughout the missile’s trajectory. This missile system is categorized as a…

On November 11, 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) inaugurated a state-of-the-art C-295 Full Motion Simulator (FMS) at the Air Force Station in Agra. This advanced training facility is designed to simulate a range of realistic high-threat scenarios that pilots may encounter during operations, thereby preparing them for real-world challenges. Support for Atmanirbhar Bharat: The C-295 simulator marks a considerable milestone in India’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in the aerospace sector, contributing to the domestic production of transport aircraft and bolstering India’s defense capabilities.Source

India’s renewable energy sector has recently achieved impressive growth, hitting significant milestones that reflect the country’s commitment to clean energy. Here is a detailed overview of this transformation: As of October 2024, India’s collective renewable energy capacity reached 203.18 GW, marking an annual increase of 24.2 GW or 13.5% from 178.98 GW in the previous year. This growth aligns with India’s ambitious targets in the renewable energy sector, including a total non-fossil fuel capacity of 211.36 GW when incorporating nuclear energy. The solar power capacity surged to 92.12 GW, an…