Maharashtra State to set up cyber varsity
It will train 3,000 professionals to fight online space attacks, internet crimes -The Maharashtra Government has taken the first step towards setting up a varsity dedicated to mitigating cyber threats.
Chinese intrusions declined by 10% this year, says official
There was enhanced cooperation along the China border and many incidents were not being reported -There has been a 10% decline in the number of Chinese transgressions this year.
IAF ready for space challenge, says Air chief
The Indian Air Force and its arms are fully geared up for supporting the first Indian human space mission of 2022.
India’s first missile tracking ship is readying for sea trials
Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., the hi-tech vessel will enter elite global club -Once ready, it will be India’s first, a force multiplier and cruise the country into a global elite club. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) is gearing up to undertake sea trials of India’s first missile tracking ship by the first week of October.
Army mulling increasing retirement age of jawans
Plans to hike itto 20 years in a phased manner
Lockheed, Tata in JV to make F-16 jet wings
In a major boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, American security and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin announced that the wings of its F-16 fighter jets will be produced in India.
New copters to enable tech transfer
The Defence Ministry is shortly expected to release project-specific implementation guidelines for the 111 naval utility helicopters to be procured under the Strategic Partnership (SP) model. However, foreign companies say there is still some clarity required on crucial legal, liability and technology transfer issues.
Tech giants must reinvest in infra, jobs
Global technology giants should reinvest part of their profits for development of infrastructure and job creation in revenue generating countries such as India, Union Minister of Electronics and IT Ravi Shankar Prasad said.
Security budgets of Indian companies have tripled
Indian companies are investing more on securing their data rather than pumping more money into technology as they try to build comprehensive solutions to prevent hackers from attacking their network.
India building new fighter jet
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s next indigenous fighter, is expected to make its first flight by 2032. Development work on the jet is under way.