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Iraq Business
4 days ago
- Iraq Business
UNMAS updates on De-Mining and Education in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has issued a summary of its operations in Iraq from 1st January to 30th June 2025: Removed 7,401 explosive remnants of war (ERW), and 399 improvised explosive devices (IED) in Ninewa governorate. Conducted 14 clearance tasks enabling rehabilitation and resumption of livelihood activities, and humanitarian actors to move forward with urgent lifesaving interventions. In addition, 51 spot tasks were conducted in response to community reporting, removing 173 explosive ordnance (EO) items. 188 police officers, including 41 women, were trained to be able to identify, mark and report EO threats. Two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) / Drone training courses, one Global Positioning System (GPS) training course, two Awareness on the Dangers of Explosives (UXO - Mines - IEDs) courses, two Training of Trainers (T3) Awareness Courses and one IED Disposal training. Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) sessions were delivered to 13,779 people in affected communities near areas with ongoing clearance operations. (Source: UNMAS)
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Make in India shines: Two 20-yr-old engineering students pitch 300 km/h kamikaze drone on LinkedIn, bag Indian Army deal
Apollyon Dynamics, a startup launched by two engineering students from BITS Pilani-Hyderabad, has successfully delivered indigenous radar-proof kamikaze drones to several Indian Army units. Within just two months of starting their venture, founders Jayant Khatri and Sourya Choudhury sold their Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to Army battalions in Jammu, Chandimandir (Haryana), Panagarh (West Bengal), and Arunachal Pradesh. Their drones are specifically designed for Indian terrain and mark a significant step towards self-reliance in defence technology. How LinkedIn and cold emails opened army gates The startup's journey began not in a lab, but through LinkedIn and cold emails. Hoping to reach potential buyers, the duo sent out emails to defence officials. Their big break came when a colonel responded and invited them to Chandigarh for a demonstration. After several rounds of tests, the Army was convinced — and orders followed. That moment, Khatri said, was when Apollyon Dynamics officially took shape. What makes these Kamikaze Drones unique The drone developed by Apollyon Dynamics is not a typical commercial UAV. It's a high-speed kamikaze drone capable of flying over 300 km/h — around five times faster than most consumer-grade drones. It can carry a 1 kg payload and hit targets with precision. One of its key features is that it's radar-proof, making it harder to detect and more effective in combat situations. Currently, the six-member student team is working on the development of more advanced Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and fixed-wing drone platforms. These newer models aim to offer more flexibility in varied and challenging terrains. Campus to combat: BITS backs their leap The milestone has been recognised and appreciated within their campus. Professor Sanket Goel from BITS Pilani said the students' progress has been 'heartening.' He added that the startup has already secured multiple orders from the armed forces. For Khatri and Choudhury, the goal was never just about creating a product but contributing to India's defence ecosystem. 'We wanted to reduce dependency on foreign defence tech,' they said. With orders now placed and units deployed, Apollyon Dynamics is no longer just a campus idea — it's part of India's frontline innovation.
NDTV
14-07-2025
- NDTV
Army Conducts 'Prachand Shakti' Exercise In UP, Showcases Changing Warfare Dynamics
New Delhi: In a major step towards battlefield modernisation, the Ram Division of the India Army conducted a high-impact demonstration titled 'Prachand Shakti' at the Kharga Corps Field Training Area, in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Monday. The exercise focused on the employment of disruptive technologies by infantry units in Strike Corps operations, showcasing the Army's technological transformation in real-time combat scenarios. According to the Indian Army, this event highlighted the changing dynamics of warfare, where Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), AI-enabled systems, loitering munitions, and autonomous platforms are playing a pivotal role in redefining operational capabilities. The Indian Army's Ram Division is set to conduct 'Prachand Shakti,' a landmark demonstration, at Kharga Corps Field Training Area, Meerut. The event will showcase disruptive technologies like UAVs, AI, and loitering munitions in strike corps operations. It highlights the Army's… — IANS (@ians_india) July 14, 2025 Watch: A landmark demonstration titled Prachand Shakti was conducted at the Kharga Corps Field Training Area in Meerut, showcasing the "Employment of Disruptive Technology by Infantry in Strike Corps Operations" (Source: Ministry of Defence) This demonstration was part of the Indian Army's broader initiative under the 'Year of Tech Absorption', aimed at integrating indigenous and advanced technological solutions from civilian innovators into military operations. It reflects the Army's strategic push towards greater self-reliance and the adoption of cutting-edge innovations, an official said. He stated that the core objective of the event was to demonstrate how such disruptive technologies can significantly enhance the agility, lethality, and survivability of infantry formations engaged in deep offensive missions conducted by Strike Corps. T This initiative reaffirms the Indian Army's commitment to technological advancement, innovation, and future-readiness in a constantly evolving threat environment.
Mint
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Israeli Navy intercepts over 15 Iranian drones: Watch how the UAVs were tackled
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday said that its Navy intercepted over 15 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), commonly known as a drones, launched by Iran on Monday night. 'Just last night, our Navy intercepted 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱 𝗨𝗔𝗩𝘀 launched by Iran,' the IDF said in message on X. It also posted a video of the interception done by an Israeli Navy missile boat. The conflict between Israel and Iran started on June 13 when the former launched a massive airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites, codenamed "Operation Rising Lion". In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated a large-scale drone and missile campaign called 'Operation True Promise 3', targeting Israeli fighter jet fuel production facilities and energy supply centres. Tensions escalated further after the US conducted precision airstrikes early Sunday morning on three key Iranian nuclear facilities under "Operation Midnight Hammer." Iran retaliated by launching multiple missiles at US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar – the largest US military base in the region. Mere hours after US President Donald Trump announced ceasefire between the two warring nations on Tuesday, Israel accused Iran of launching missiles into its airspace, which Iranian military denied, an AP report said. However, the report also said that explosions boomed and sirens sounded across northern Israel midmorning. Earlier, both Israel and Iran had accepted the ceasefire plan to end their 12-day war. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called the missiles a violation of the ceasefire and instructed Israel's military to resume 'the intense operations to attack Tehran and to destroy targets of the regime and terror infrastructure.' According to the AP report, between Trump's post and the start of the ceasefire, Israel launched a blitz of airstrikes targeting sites across Iran before dawn and Iran replied with an onslaught of missiles that killed at least four people in Israel. An Israeli military official who spoke on the condition of anonymity in line with military regulations said Iran launched two missiles at Israel hours into the tenuous ceasefire. Both missiles were intercepted, the official said. 'Tehran will tremble,' Israeli Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich wrote on X after the missiles were launched. Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a US military base in Qatar, retaliating for earlier American bombing of its nuclear sites. The US was warned by Iran in advance, and there were no casualties. Israel's military said Iran launched 20 missiles toward Israel before the ceasefire began on Tuesday morning. Police said they damaged at least three densely packed residential buildings in the city of Beersheba, the report added. First responders said they retrieved four bodies from one building and were searching for more. Earlier, the Fire and Rescue service said five bodies were found before revising the number downward. Drones attacked military bases in Iraq overnight, including some housing US troops, the Iraqi army and a US military official said Tuesday. No casualties were reported and no group claimed responsibility for the attacks in Iraq. Some Iran-backed Iraqi militias had previously threatened to target US bases if the US attacked Iran. Iraqi army spokesperson Sabah Al-Naaman in a statement called the attacks a 'treacherous and cowardly act of aggression' and said they had damaged radar systems at Camp Taji, north of Baghdad, and at Imam Ali Base in Dhi Qar province. Iraqi forces shot down drones at other locations, he said. A senior US military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, said U.S. forces had shot down drones attacking Ain al-Assad in the desert in western Iraq and at a base next to the Baghdad airport, while another one crashed.
Barnama
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia, Russia To Sign MoU On Disaster Management Cooperation This Year
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right) receives a courtesy call from the Minister of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Alexander V. Kurenkov at his office, today. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED PUTRAJAYA, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Russia are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the MoU will serve as a practical framework for joint training, knowledge exchange and coordinated emergency response. "As ASEAN Chair this year, Malaysia remains committed to regional leadership in disaster response," he told a joint press conference with Russian Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM) Minister, Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov, here today. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Central Disaster Management Committee chairman, said Malaysia welcomed Russia's offer of capacity-building programmes for Malaysian officers, including a specialised training course in Vladivostok this September. "We are exploring broader collaboration, including technology transfer in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) applications for disaster monitoring," he added. Ahmad Zahid said Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) team was among the first to arrive in Myanmar following the recent earthquake, operating alongside international teams including EMERCOM' RUS-03. Ahmad Zahid said Malaysia and Russia agreed to conduct joint search and rescue (SAR) training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and Russia's RUS-03 team. He also expressed appreciation to Russia for the offer to train Malaysia's SMART team and the invitation to allow senior officers from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia to participate in a specialised course at a leading university in St. Petersburg. Ahmad Zahid also values the inclusion of EMERCOM's cultural ensemble as part of the visit, describing it as a meaningful gesture that fosters people-to-people ties and strengthens the foundation of the long-standing bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Russia.
