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India’s First AI Combat Aircraft ‘Kaal Bhairava’ to Be Manufactured in Europe
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India’s first AI-powered autonomous combat aircraft, “Kaal Bhairava”, is set to be manufactured in Europe for the first time, marking a major milestone in India’s defence technology collaboration and global aerospace expansion.
Key Points
- Platform: Kaal Bhairava is India’s first AI-enabled autonomous combat aircraft developed by an Indian defence technology company, Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA).
- Manufacturing Location: The aircraft will be manufactured in Portugal, Europe, through a partnership with European technology firm SKETCHPIXEL.
- Under the agreement, SKETCHPIXEL will contribute advanced simulation systems, AI integration, communication technologies, and interoperability solutions, while FWDA will retain intellectual property rights over the core design and autonomous systems.
- Kaal Bhairava:
- Technology Features: AI-driven target recognition, swarm coordination capability, encrypted communication systems, and medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) platform with extended operational range.
- Range: The aircraft reportedly has a range of around 3,000 km and endurance of over 30 hours, making it suitable for long-duration missions.
- Strategic Importance: The project represents India’s growing capability in autonomous warfare systems and reflects the global expansion of indigenous defence technology under international partnerships.
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Read More: AI, Combat aircraft |
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Amit Shah Inaugurated Million Minds Tech Park and GREMI City Campus in Ahmedabad
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ₹1,600 crore Million Minds Tech Park and GREMI City Campus in Ahmedabad, marking a major step toward strengthening Gujarat’s emerging technology and innovation ecosystem.
Key Points
- Inauguration: Amit Shah inaugurated the newly developed Million Minds Tech Park and GREMI City Campus in Ahmedabad.
- Investment: The combined investment for both projects is around ₹1,600 crore, developed by Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited.
- Million Minds Tech Park: The tech park has been developed at a cost of ₹1,100 crore and is designed as a major Global Capability Centre (GCC) hub.
- GREMI City Campus: The GREMI (Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute) City Campus has been established with an investment of ₹500 crore to promote education and training in real estate and urban development.
- Focus: The project will support emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, Finance, and Research & Development.
- Employment Generation: The tech park is expected to create large-scale employment opportunities for highly skilled professionals and strengthen Gujarat’s service sector economy.
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Read More: AI, Cyber Security |
