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India Today
3 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
HAL gets full access to Isro's SSLV rocket: What it means for Indian space program
In a big move for India's space sector, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been awarded the full contract to manufacture, market, and launch the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), following a first-of-its-kind technology transfer from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).This strategic decision is set to turbocharge India's ambitions in the commercial space launch market, opening the doors to greater private sector participation and SSLV, designed for launching micro and nano satellites on demand, is uniquely positioned to serve the rapidly expanding small satellite market. With global demand for affordable, flexible, and timely satellite launches at an all-time high, India's entry into this market with a fully privatized vehicle is both timely and visionary. The Chairman and Managing Director of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Radhakrishnan Durairaj, highlighted the commercial promise, stating, 'The market is peaking up. I would expect 6-8 SSLV launches per year, and this can be ramped up to 10 in the coming years.'The SSLV's ability to offer launch-on-demand services is expected to attract both domestic and international customers, providing a reliable and cost-effective alternative for deploying small Participation and Infrastructure ExpansionDr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe, emphasised the government's vision for a robust, private-led space sector. 'Our plan is for growth of the space sector with private participation. We are looking at the small satellite launch market and SSLV is fully proven,' he also noted that private companies like Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos are preparing for their own orbital launches, signaling a healthy competitive is also investing in infrastructure to support this growth, with a third launch pad and a dedicated manufacturing unit being set up in Tamil Nadu. 'We are putting infrastructure in place to ensure small satellite launch becomes attractive globally,' Goenka Road Ahead: Competition, ReliabilityIndia's goal is to achieve a launch every two weeks, with market share determined by performance, reliability, and cost more private players enter the field, the onus will be on companies to prove the reliability of their rockets and the affordability of their landmark technology transfer not only cements HAL's role in India's space future but also signals a new era where public-private collaboration will drive innovation, efficiency, and global competitiveness in space.A Overworked HALHAL, one of India's oldest and largest aerospace manufacturers, is already managing a massive order book, including 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters, 156 Prachand helicopters, and 240 Sukhoi engines, among other company's backlog is projected to reach seven years, with production lines stretched across multiple locations. While HAL has ramped up capacity — setting up new units and collaborating with private firms to meet targets — its history is marked by delays, particularly in the delivery of complex platforms like the Tejas fighter recent efforts to streamline manufacturing and supply chains, industry observers have often questioned HAL's ability to deliver quickly and at company's leadership acknowledges these concerns but insists that new capacity planning and proactive investments will ensure timely these challenges, HAL's partnership with ISRO is foundational to India's space achievements. The company has played a pivotal role in manufacturing key components for ISRO's launch vehicles and satellites, contributing to the success of missions like Chandrayaan and the development of the Gaganyaan SSLV now under its full control, HAL is set to become a major player in the booming small satellite launch market as India eyes a big piece of the pie. Must Watch
Metro
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Metro
Moment one of Putin's warplanes crashes after wing falls off during bombing raid
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video This is the extraordinary moment a wing fell off a Russian Su-25 during a frontline mission. War footage captured the second the £15 million attack jet crashed after flying in a pair over Ukraine's Donetsk region. The pilot miraculously cheated death by ejecting before his aircraft fell to the ground. His doomed warplane is seen banking sharply before falling out of the sky and crash diving into a field. At first it appeared the Su-25 had been shot down – possibly by 'friendly fire', an unguided missile, from its partner plane, a claim made by the Ukrainian media. The footage shows heat trap flares and possible missiles from the Su-25s. Ukraine's Military media outlet ruled out both friendly fire and an exploding missile on the distressed aircraft. Yet experts on both sides now believe the aircraft's downing near Soledar could be related to Vladimir Putin's use of ageing war planes, with some Russian jets 40 years old or more. While flames and white smoke are seen rising from the aircraft, there is no giant explosion, which would be expected if there was a direct missile hit. The right wing is seen falling from the stricken aircraft – and the pilot's parachute is visible after ejecting. The pilot was reportedly rescued by Russian ground forces while under fire from Ukrainian drones. He was then evacuated from the crash site by a Mi-8 helicopter. 'The pilot is in the hospital with a broken arm,' reported Russian Telegram channel Fighterbomber. 'A commission will investigate what went wrong and determine who is to blame.' The same source said that 'destruction of the wing' was the cause. Ukraine has neither officially claimed to have shot down the plane, nor taunted Russia over another friendly fire incident. The visible 'missiles' may be unignited heat trap flares designed to distract heat-seeking missiles away from the aircraft's engines, according to some sources. 'The third possible reason is a defect in the aircraft's power structure that arose due to prolonged intensive use of the aircraft in combat operations or a manufacturing defect,' said the channel. 'This hypothesis is supported by the fact that the wing broke off at the moment of the turn, when it is subjected to the greatest loads. More Trending 'Another indirect confirmation may be that the operation of Russian attack aircraft, whose average age reaches 40 years, is associated with a significant number of emergency situations.' The theory was backed by Ukrainian war analyst Yury Butusov, who said: 'At first it seems that it was shot down by its own pilot, the pilot of another aircraft. 'However, when viewed in slow motion, one can conclude that the Su-25's wing failed due to excessive overload and exhaustion of the attack aircraft's resources.' The Su-25 is a Soviet-designed close-air support aircraft developed by Sukhoi in the late 1970s. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: British mothers 'have to accept that their sons will have to die for Nato' MORE: Putin's dirty new war tactic revealed in grim photos MORE: Putin unleashes aerial glide bombs in 'most powerful attack of entire war' on Kharkiv
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russian Su-25 jet reportedly crashes in Donetsk Oblast
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. A Russian SU-25 fighter jet reportedly crashed over Donetsk Oblast on June 13, Russian social media channels reported. Videos posted on social media of the purported crash by bloggers with close ties to the Russian Air Force appear to show the plane crashing into a field after closely being followed by another fighter jet. The circumstances of the crash remain unclear as rumours swirl of Russian 'friendly fire' as a potential cause of the crash. The Kyiv Independent cannot independently verify the crash or the details surrounding it. Neither the Ukrainian nor Russian military have commented on the reported crash. The Su-25, a Soviet-designed close-air support aircraft developed by Sukhoi in the late 1970s, is built for battlefield survivability. It features heavy armor and can withstand enemy fire. The aircraft has been widely used in various conflicts, including in Afghanistan, Chechnya, and, more recently, in Ukraine, where both Russian and Ukrainian forces operate the platform. Ukraine has downed multiple Russian Su-25s throughout the war. On Feb. 8, Ukraine's military reported shooting down a Russian Su-25 near the town of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast. In another instance, Russia's Defense Ministry said on on March 24 that Russian Su-25 attack aircraft crashed during a routine training flight in Primorye Krai in Russia's Far East. The incident comes less than two week following Ukraine's 'Operation Spiderweb' in which Ukrainian drones smuggled deep inside Russia and hidden inside trucks struck as many as 41 Russian heavy bombers at four airfields across the country. Read also: Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
India.com
13-06-2025
- Science
- India.com
India developing hypersonic stealth missile capable of..., entire Pakistan, most parts of China...
(Representational image: AI generated) New Delhi: India will soon test the Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM) hypersonic missile. This missile can destroy enemy targets with a speed of 11000 km/hr and a range of 1500 km. it is equipped with scramjet engine and stealth technology. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is soon going to test the ET-LDHCM as part of Project Vishnu. This hypersonic cruise missile has been built with completely indigenous technology and keeping in mind the objective of 'self-reliant India'. It is considered to be India's most advanced hypersonic technology. It can fly more than five times faster than the speed of sound. ET-LDHCM can fly at Mach 8 i.e. eight times faster than the speed of sound and at a speed of about 11,000 km/h. Its range is more than 1500 km. With this lethal range, this cruise missile can target the whole of Pakistan and most parts of China. That is, if any target in Pakistan has to be hit, then Indian fighter jets will not need to go to Pakistan or near the international border or LOC. This missile can be fired from Sukhoi or Rafale flying over Punjab or Delhi. This missile flies at low altitude. It will not move straight in the air but will move forward in a curved manner. With this speed and stealth feature, it will completely dodge the enemy air defense system. It will not be able to tracked by the enemy radar. The ET-LDHCM hypersonic missile can carry both nuclear and non-nuclear weapons. It is capable of carrying up to 1000-2000 kg of warheads. Under the completely Make in India programme, this missile has been built by DRDO in collaboration with private industry partners at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad.
India.com
11-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Operation Sindoor: Rafales, Sukhois Shot Down Pakistan's JF-17s, Mirages In Dogfight; India Set To Reveal Smoking Gun Evidence
New Delhi: Clouds parted. Secrets spilled. Under the cloak of night, the Indian Air Force launched a mission that would rattle Islamabad to its core. It was Operation Sindoor, a storm that tore through terror camps and left Pakistani war machines in flames. On the intervening night of May 6 and 7, the air throbbed with tension. Rafale and Sukhoi jets soared out of Indian bases. Precision. Power. Payloads locked. Targets across the border marked in red – terror launchpads nestled in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Airstrikes hit like thunderclaps. Explosions followed. Camp after camp, bunker after bunker flattened. Over 100 terrorists eliminated in minutes. The April 22 Pahalgam's bloodshed avenged. But the night did not end there. Pakistan scrambled its jets. JF-17s. Mirages. J-10Cs. Interceptors on a collision course. The dogfight was brutal. Aerial combat at lightning speed. Engines screamed. Missiles launched. Skies lit up. And then silence. Flames fell from the heavens. Pakistan's jets crashed and burned. Sources inside India's top defence establishment confirm that enemy aircraft shot down mid-air. India watched. Recorded. Tracked every move with AWACS and ground-based radar. The wreckage? Scattered across the rugged terrain of PoK. And India has the evidence. High-resolution satellite images. Infrared signatures. Radio logs. Visual confirmation from cockpit feeds. Soon, the truth will go public. Pakistan panicked. Cross-border firing intensified. Ceasefire torn to shreds. India retaliated with full force. Missiles rained down on major Pakistani airbases. Noor Khan. Rafiqui. Sukkur. Chunian. Rahim Yar Khan – once considered strategic strongholds. Now smoking craters. One hit after another. Pakistan's Chinese-made HQ-9 air defense systems shredded. Its backbone was broken. Operation Sindoor was a verdict – justice delivered at supersonic speed.
