Indian Defense
Israeli Forces Eliminate Three Hamas Commanders As Gaza Operations Continue
The Israeli Air Forces said the Hamas operatives were eliminated under
the precise intelligence guidance of the Israel Security Agency Shin
Bet
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday said its fighter
jets struck three senior Hamas operatives in the Daraj Tuffah Battalion. The
IDF said the battalion’s operatives played a significant part in Hamas’s
attack on Israel.
A post on the official handle of the Israel Defence Forces on X stated, “IDF
fighter jets struck 3 senior Hamas operatives in the Daraj Tuffah Battalion.
The battalion’s operatives played a significant role in the invasion and
murderous attack against Israel on October 7, and is considered to be the
most significant brigade of the Hamas terrorist organisation.”
The Israeli Air Forces said the Hamas operatives were eliminated under the
precise intelligence guidance of the Israel Security Agency Shin Bet.
Based on precise IDF and ISA intelligence, IDF fighter jets struck 3 senior Hamas operatives in the Daraj Tuffah Battalion.
The battalion’s operatives played a significant role in the invasion and murderous attack against Israel on October 7, and is considered to be the most… pic.twitter.com/WOnmE2Cv3O
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 26, 2023
“The IDF, under the precise intelligence guidance of the Shin Bet and the
Amman, eliminated the commander of the Darj Tafah battalion of the terrorist
organization Hamas, Rafat Abbas, his deputy, Ebrahim Jedeva, and the
commander of combat and administrative assistance, Tarek Maruf, using
fighter jets. All three are terrorists. Veterans of the organization who
participated in previous campaigns against Israel,” the Israeli Air Force
posted from its official handle on X
“The Darj Tafah Battalion is a battalion in the Gaza City Brigade, which is
considered the most significant brigade of the terrorist organization Hamas.
The battalion’s terrorists took a significant part in the murderous massacre
on October 7,” the Israeli Air Force added in its post.
On Thursday, the IDF said the deputy head of Hamas’s intelligence
directorate, Shadi Barud, had been killed in an aerial strike.
According to IDF, he was involved in the planning of Hamas’s October 7
attack on Israel.
The IDF posted from its X handle, “Shadi Barud, Deputy Head of Hamas’
Intelligence Directorate has been eliminated by an IDF aerial strike. He
took part in the planning of the October 7 massacre and countless other
deadly attacks carried out against Israelis. We will continue to strike and
eliminate Hamas leaders and operatives responsible for the barbaric
attacks.”
Meanwhile, a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip has landed near a highway
near Rehovot in central Israel, setting fire to a utility pole. Reports of
widespread power outages in the area have emerged.
According to medics, no physical injuries have been caused, The Times of
Israel reported.
On Thursday, IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the Israel
Defence Forces will continue ground raids into Gaza in the coming days to
prepare for the next stages in the ongoing conflict against Hamas, according
to CNN.
Hagari noted that the aim of Israel’s ground operations is to kill Hamas
terrorists, lay the foundations for an all-out invasion and neutralise
explosive devices and reconnaissance posts, CNN reported.
His remarks come after the IDF conducted a “targeted raid” overnight in
northern Gaza using tanks.
He said the IDF continues to conduct strikes against Gaza from air and sea,
and is focusing on killing senior Hamas commanders and the infrastructure of
Hamas.
The solid-fuelled K-4 missile is being developed by DRDO to arm the country’s nuclear-powered submarines in the shape of INS Arihant and its under-development sister vessels. INS Arihant, which became fully operational in November 2018 to complete India’s nuclear triad, is currently armed with the much shorter K-15 missiles with a 750 km range.
“The K-4 is now virtually ready for its serial production to kick-off. The two tests have demonstrated its capability to emerge straight from underwater and undertake its parabolic trajectory,” said a source.
India has the land-based Agni missiles, with the over 5,000-km Agni-V inter-continental ballistic missile now in the process of being inducted, and fighter jets jury-rigged to deliver nuclear weapons. But INS Arihant gives the country’s deterrence posture much more credibility because nuclear-powered submarines armed with nuclear-tipped missiles are considered the most secure, survivable and potent platforms for retaliatory strikes.
Once the K-4 missiles are inducted, they will help India narrow the gap with countries like the US, Russia and China, which have over 5,000-km range SLBMs. The K-4 missiles are to be followed by the K-5 and K-6 missiles in the 5,000-6,000 km range class.
The 6,000-ton INS Arihant, which is propelled by an 83 MW pressurised light-water reactor at its core, in turn, is to be followed by INS Arighat, which was launched in 2017. The next generation of nuclear submarines, currently called S-4 and S-4*, will be much larger in size.
India has received clearance to upgrade 84 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, which will result in 78% indigenization after the upgrade
In a significant step towards bolstering its military might with indigenously developed technology, India is poised to witness its Russian-origin Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets evolve into a domestic platform. Speaking at a recent lecture.
The upgrade program is being led by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in partnership with the Indian Air Force and other partners. The upgrade is expected to cost US$7.5 billion.
This initiative is a part of a larger effort by the Indian Air Force to modernize its ageing fleet. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari asserted the critical role of an offensive air force as demonstrated in current global conflicts and emphasized India’s move towards an indigenized arsenal. To this end, the IAF has been proactive, from upgrading its Mirage 2000 to enhancing its MiG-29 fleet.
In summary, the IAF’s commitment to updating their combat forces with the latest technology, including shifting to fifth-generation fighter jets, ensures operational preparedness and a strong deterrence capability. The gradual indigenization of its air fleet marks a pivotal shift in India’s defence landscape, reducing dependency on foreign imports and fostering technological sovereignty.
According to unconfirmed reports, Armenia is a top contender for an export order for Akash SAM system manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
The Akash export version will also be slightly different from the one inducted by the armed forces. The 100-km range air-to-air Astra missiles, now entering production after successful trials from Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, also have “good export potential”, said sources.
Akash is a “tried, tested and successfully inducted systems”. Indian armed forces have ordered Akash systems worth Rs 24,000 crore over the years, and MoD inked a contract in Mar 2023 of over Rs 9,100 crores for improved Akash Weapon System
BDL is a government enterprise under the Ministry of Defence that was established in 1970. BDL manufactures surface-to-air missiles and delivers them to the Indian Army. BDL also offers its products for export.
Akash Weapon System
The AWS is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) Air Defence System, indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). In order to meet aerial threats, two additional Regiments of AWS with Upgradation are being procured for Indian Army for the Northern borders. Improved AWS has Seeker Technology, Reduced Foot Print, 360° Engagement Capability and improved environmental parameters.
The project will give a boost to the Indian missile manufacturing industry in particular and the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem as a whole. The project has overall indigenous content of 82% which will be increased to 93% by 2026-27.
The induction of the improved AWS into the Indian Army will increase India’s self-reliance in Short Range Missile capability. This project will play a role in boosting the overall economy by avoiding outgo of precious foreign exchange to other countries, increasing employment avenues in India and encouraging Indian MSMEs through components manufacturing. Around 60% of the project cost will be awarded to the private industry, including MSMEs, in maintaining the supply chain of the weapon system, thereby creating large scale of direct and indirect employment.
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