RHUMI-1, developed by Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group, was launched from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai.
- It was launched using mobile launcher and carried 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites, which will collect data on global warming and climate change.
- Cube satellites are a class of nanosatellites, weighing between 1-10 kg.
- Pico satellites are small satellites that typically weigh between 0.1 and 1 kg.
Features of RHUMI-1
- Hybrid Rocket Engine: RHUMI-1 is a hybrid rocket engine that uses a combination of solid and liquid propellants to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Adjustable Launch Angle: Precise adjustments from 0 to 120 degrees allow for meticulous control over its trajectory.
- Electrically Triggered Parachute System: An innovative, cost-effective, and eco-friendly descent mechanism ensures safe recovery of rocket components.
- Environment Friendly: RHUMI is 100% pyrotechnic-free and 0% TNT.
Reusable Rockets
- Reusable rockets release the payload, lands back on Earth and can again be launched with new payload.
- Benefits
- Cost Savings: Up to 65% cheaper than building a new rocket for every launch.
- Reduce Space Debris: By minimizing discarded rocket components.
- Increased launch frequency: Lesser turnaround time enables the rocket to be used more frequently.
Air Force approves production of 200 Astra Mark 1 missile
About Astra Missiles
- It is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) class of Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) system designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft.
- The ASTRA Mk-I Weapon System integrated with SU-30 Mk-I aircraft is being inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF).
- It has range from 80 to 110 km.
- The missile is designed to engage and destroy highly manoeuvring supersonic aircraft.
- It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited.
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1 sourceRecently, DRDO successfully test-fired indigenously built Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).
About MPATGM Weapon System
- It is a shoulder-launched, portable missile system, specifically designed to counter enemy tanks and armoured vehicles.
- It consists of Launcher, Target Acquisition System, and Fire Control Unit.
- It is equipped with advanced infrared homing sensors and integrated avionics which makes it versatile in both day and night operations.
- It is equipped with a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) shaped charge warhead.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carries out successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from Su-30 MK-I platform.
About GAURAV
- An air launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distance.
- Glide bomb after launch steer towards the target using highly accurate hybrid navigation scheme with a combination of Indian Navigation System (INS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) data.
- Designed and developed indigenously by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad.
- Tarang Shakti: Indian Air Force (IAF) hosted Phase-I of the Exercise Tarang Shakti at Sulur airbase in Tamil Nadu.
- India’s first multinational air exercise.
- Aims to showcase India’s defense prowess and provide a platform for participating militaries to foster interoperability.
- IAF announced to conduct it biennially.
- Udara Shakti: It is a joint air exercise of India and Malaysia.
- 'Parvat Prahaar': Army is carrying out 'Parvat Prahaar' exercise in Ladakh, focusing on high-altitude warfare and operations.
- It involves various military units and equipment to maintain readiness near the India-China border.
- Mitra Shakti: It is an annual military exercise between India and Sri Lanka.
- Mitra Shakti” aims to improve the operational proficiency of both armies by facilitating the exchange of skills, experiences, and best practices.
- Khaan Quest: Indian army will participate in the 21st edition of the Multinational military exercise, which will be conducted at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
- Maritime Partnership: Recently Indian Naval Ship Tabar participated in maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) between India and Russia.
