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  Grok 4 Launch: xAI’s Next Leap in AI Innovation Posted by Technology Defense Team | July 9, 2025 – 8:00 PM PT GROK 4 To Be Launched  The tech world is buzzing as xAI , the AI company founded by Elon Musk, prepares to launch its latest large language model— Grok 4 . The official announcement came via Elon Musk’s X account , with a scheduled livestream set for 8 PM Pacific Time (8:30 AM IST on July 10, 2025). The highly anticipated event will be broadcast live through @xAI on X , giving viewers worldwide a front-row seat to one of the year’s biggest AI moments. What is Grok 4? Grok is the flagship AI assistant created by xAI, designed to provide real-time, helpful, and factual information with personality. It takes its name from the term "grok"—meaning to understand something intuitively and deeply—and draws stylistic inspiration from sci-fi classics like The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Marvel’s JARVIS. Grok 3 already featured real-time search capability...
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India to Get US Apache Helicopters by July 2025

Key Highlights

  • Three AH-64E Apache helicopters arriving by mid-July 2025, three more by November 2025.
  • Deal signed in 2020, valued at around $600 million (some sources say $800 million).
  • Deployment at 451 Army Aviation Squadron, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
  • Features: 30mm gun, Hellfire & Stinger missiles, all-weather capability.


Overview

India is strengthening its defense with the induction of advanced AH-64E Apache helicopters. The first batch is expected by mid-July 2025, boosting the Indian Army's strike power in desert warfare zones.

Apache Helicopter AH-6H4E in the Sky 


Background of the Deal

Signed in February 2020 during President Donald Trump’s visit, the deal secures six Apaches for India. It follows an earlier purchase of 22 Apaches by the Indian Air Force. The Army's fleet will focus on border and frontline combat roles.

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Delivery Timeline

Originally planned for 2024, deliveries were delayed due to technical issues, supply chain problems, and the pandemic. The first three helicopters are now scheduled for July 15, 2025, and the remaining by November 2025.


Deployment Location

The helicopters will be stationed at the 451 Army Aviation Squadron in Nagtalao, Jodhpur. This base, near the India-Pakistan border, is ideal for quick-response missions in desert regions.


Apache Features

  • 30mm Chain Gun: Precise firepower, 625 rounds per minute.
  • Hellfire Missiles: Destroys armored targets and bunkers.
  • Stinger Missiles: Effective against aerial threats.
  • Longbow Radar: Detects multiple targets at once.
  • UAV Control: Operates drones from cockpit.
  • All-weather Operation: Equipped with night vision and GPS.

Strategic Significance

The Apaches enhance India’s combat readiness and complement the indigenous LCH fleet. This deal deepens Indo-U.S. defense ties and boosts cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.


What’s Next

Training programs for pilots and technicians are ongoing, with six pilots and 24 ground crew already trained. India may consider expanding the Apache fleet or co-developing new helicopters under the 'Make in India' initiative.


Conclusion

The induction of Apache helicopters marks a major boost to India’s defense capabilities. With deliveries starting July 2025, the move ensures stronger military preparedness and regional stability.

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