Appointments
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April 19, 2024
Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi appointed as the next Chief of the Naval StaffThe Government has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff with effect from the afternoon of April 30, 2024.
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April 2, 2024
Lt General J.S. Sidana takes over as 33rd Director General of Electronics & Mechanical EngineersLt General J.S. Sidana took over as the 33rd Director General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DGEME) and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME on April 1, 2024.
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February 19, 2024
Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi takes over as Vice Chief of the Army Staff from Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra KumarLieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on February 19, 2024.
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February 15, 2024
Nikhil Joshi to Lead Boeing Defence IndiaBoeing has announced the appointment of Nikhil Joshi as Managing Director of Boeing Defence India (BDI), in a move to strengthen the company's operations and accelerated growth strategy for India.
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February 1, 2024
Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania assumes charge as Chief Hydrographer to the Government of IndiaVice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania assumed charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India on February 1, 2024.
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January 16, 2024
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, assumes charge as Controller Personnel ServicesVice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on January 15, 2024.
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January 15, 2024
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty takes over as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaVice Admiral Vineet McCarty took over as Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, on January 15, 2024. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1989 and is a graduate of Defence Service Staff College, Wellington (2005) and National Defence College, New Delhi (2017).
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January 15, 2024
Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod assumes charge as Director General Naval OperationsVice Admiral A.N. Pramod assumed charge as the Director General Naval Operations (DGNO) on January 15, 2024. An alumnus of the 38th Integrated Cadet Course, Naval Academy, Goa, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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January 4, 2024
Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, takes over as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on January 4, 2024.
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January 3, 2024
Vice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh took over as the Flag Officer Commanding–in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command (WNC) on January 3, 2024 from Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at INS Shikra.
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January 1, 2024
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, assumes charge as the Controller Warship Production and AcquisitionVice Admiral B. Sivakumar has assumed charge as the Controller Warship Production and Acquisition on January 1, 2024.
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January 1, 2024
Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, Assumes Charge as the Chief of MaterielVice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh has assumed charge as the Chief of Materiel on January 1, 2024. An alumnus of VJTI, University of Mumbai, Vice Admiral Deshmukh was commissioned as an Engineer Officer into the Indian Navy on March 31, 1986.
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January 1, 2024
Air Vice Marshal S Sivakumar took as Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration, Headquarters Western Air Command, Indian Air ForceOn 1st January, 2024 Air Vice Marshal S Sivakumar took over as Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration (SOA) of Headquarters Western Air Command, New Delhi.
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December 31, 2023
Vice Admiral V. Srinivas takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, KochiVice Admiral V. Srinivas took over as the 30th Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief (FOCINC), Southern Naval Command at an impressive ceremonial parade held at Naval Base, Kochi on December 31, 2023.
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December 19, 2023
Lockheed Martin Names New Officer for Treasurer Role and New Chief Financial Officer for Missiles and Fire ControlLockheed Martin announced that its board of directors has elected Maria Ricciardone as vice president, Treasurer and Investor Relations, effective January 1, 2024.
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December 15, 2023
RTX announces new CEORTX names Christopher T. Calio to succeed Gregory J. Hayes as CEO
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December 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed the appointment of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (PP&FD) at HQ IDSVice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan took over as DCIDS (PP&FD) on December 1, 2023. Prior to taking up this appointment, he was Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) since August 5, 2023.
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December 1, 2023
Air Marshal Praveen Keshav Vohra takes over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command, IAFAir Marshal Praveen Keshav Vohra has taken over as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force on December 1, 2023.
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December 1, 2023
Air Marshal Makarand Ranade takes over as Director General (Inspection and Safety) at Air HQAir Marshal Makarand Ranade assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG (I&S)] at Air HQ New Delhi on December 1, 2023.
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December 1, 2023
Lt General Manjinder Singh appointed as GOC-in-C, ARTRACLt General Manjinder Singh assumed the appointment of GOC-in-C, ARTRAC on December 1, 2023. He was earlier the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff PP & FD, HQ IDS.
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November 22, 2023
Army Medical Corps Officer Col Sunita becomes the first woman to command Armed Forces Transfusion Centre, Delhi Cantt, the largest blood transfusion centre of the Armed ForcesAn Army Medical Corps Officer Col Sunita BS scripted history on November 21, 2023, by becoming the first woman to assume the role of Commanding Officer at Armed Forces Transfusion Centre, Delhi Cantt.
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November 20, 2023
Embraer appoints José Gustavo as Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Embraer Defense & Security for Europe and AfricaEmbraer Defense & Security today appointed José Gustavo as the new Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Europe and Africa.
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November 1, 2023
Lt General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge of the South Western CommandLt General Dhiraj Seth assumed the command of South Western Command, Indian Army on November 1, 2023. In a solemn ceremony, Army Commander paid tribute to Bravehearts at Prerna Sthal, Jaipur Military Station & reviewed the impressive Guard of Honour.
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October 31, 2023
Lt General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha assumed the appointment of Director General Army Air DefenceLt General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha assumed the appointment of Director General Army Air Defence. On assumption of the appointment, he paid homage to the Bravehearts at National War Memorial and exhorted All Ranks to continue working with the same zeal & fervour.
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October 30, 2023
Embraer announces new leadership for Defense business development in the United StatesEmbraer today announced changes in the leadership for Defense & Security. The company appointed Jake Williams as the new Vice President of Business Development & Sales for Embraer Defense & Security (EDS) in North America.
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October 23, 2023
Air Marshal Sadhna Saxena Nair takes charge as Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces); becomes the first lady officer to hold the positionAir Marshal Sadhna S. Nair assumed the appointment of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) in the office of DGAFMS on October 23, 2023, becoming the first woman to hold the position on promotion to the rank of Air Marshal.
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October 6, 2023
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as Chief of Personnel Indian NavyVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Chief of Personnel on October 6, 2023. The Flag Officer was Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987 and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
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October 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval StaffVice Admiral Tarun Sobti assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff on October 1, 2023. Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1988 and is a Navigation and Direction Specialist.
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September 21, 2023
Northrop Grumman Elects Robert Fleming Corporate Vice President and President, Space SystemsNorthrop Grumman Corporation announces that its board of directors has elected Robert Fleming corporate vice president and president, Space Systems sector, effective October 9, 2023.
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September 4, 2023
Major General Ignatius Delos Flora takes charge as Additional DG, MNSMajor General Ignatius Delos Flora has taken charge as the Additional Director General of Military Nursing Service (MNS) on September 1, 2023. The General Officer is an alumnus of the School of Nursing, Army Hospital Delhi Cantt, now College of Nursing, Army Hospital (R&R).
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September 1, 2023
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge PersonnelAir Marshal Nagesh Kapoor took over as Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel (AOP) on September 1, 2023. On the occasion of taking over, he laid wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to those who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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August 31, 2023
Lt General Ajith Nilakantan to assume the appointment of Commandant, Army Hospital (Research & Referral)Lieutenant General Ajith Nilakantan will assume the appointment of Commandant, Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in New Delhi on September 1, 2023.
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August 31, 2023
Northrop Grumman Appoints New Country Executive for PolandNorthrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Krzysztof Krystowski, country lead executive, Poland, responsible for executing the company’s market strategy, business development plan and government relations in country.
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August 8, 2023
Commander (Eastern Seaboard) S. Paramesh appointed as Additional Director General Coast GuardCommander (Eastern Seaboard) S. Paramesh has been appointed as Additional Director General Coast Guard at Indian Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi.
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August 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENCVice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base here today, August 1, 2023.
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August 1, 2023
Shantanu Roy takes charge as CMD of BEML LimitedShantanu Roy has assumed charge as the next Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Limited, a Schedule 'A' company under the Ministry of Defence.
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August 1, 2023
Major General Amita Rani assumes the charge of Addl DG, MNSMajor General Amita Rani assumed the appointment of Addl Director General, Military Nursing Service (MNS) on August 1, 2023. The General Officer is an alumnus of the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi.
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July 31, 2023
Rear Admiral Deepak Kumar Goswami takes charge as the Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard, MumbaiRear Admiral Deepak Kumar Goswami took charge as the Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard (ASD), Mumbai on July 31, 2023 from Rear Admiral KP Arvindan, AVSM, VSM.
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July 19, 2023
DG Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast GuardDG Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989.
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July 19, 2023
A.B. Pradhan Takes Over as Director (HR), HALA.B. Pradhan has taken over as Director (Human Resources) of HAL here today. Prior to this, he was holding the post as Officer on Special Duty at HAL Corporate Office and General Manager (HR) at Bangalore Complex.
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July 12, 2023
Northrop Grumman Elects Kathryn Simpson Corporate Vice President and General Counsel; Sheila Cheston to RetireNorthrop Grumman Corporation announces that its board of directors has elected Kathryn Simpson corporate vice president and general counsel, effective October 30, 2023.
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July 3, 2023
Vice Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Additional Secretary, DMAVice Admiral Atul Anand took over as Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on July 3, 2023. The post was previously held by Lt General Anil Puri, who superannuated on February 28, 2023.
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July 1, 2023
Lt General Manoj Kumar Katiyar takes over the reins of Western CommandLieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, AVSM assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Command, July 1, 2023.
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July 1, 2023
Lt General Pratik Sharma assumed the appointment of the DGMOLt General Pratik Sharma assumed the appointment of the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) on July 1, 2023. Prior to this, he was commanding the Kharga Corps.
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June 16, 2023
K V Suresh Kumar assumes charge as Director (Marketing) of BELKaipa Venkata Suresh Kumar took charge as Director (Marketing) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on June 16, 2023. He was serving as the General Manager of BEL's Product Development & Innovation Center (PD&IC) in Bengaluru before his elevation.
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June 14, 2023
Kim Kinsley Succeeds Earl Exum as President of International Aero Engines AGInternational Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of shareholders including Raytheon Technologies' business Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines, today named Kim Kinsley as its president.
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June 9, 2023
Lt General Rakesh Kapoor assumed the appointment of the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff, DCOAS (IS & C)Lt General Rakesh Kapoor assumed the appointment of the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff, DCOAS (IS & C) of Indian Army on June 9, 2023.
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June 9, 2023
Change of Command of Air Force Station FaridabadGroup Captain Kapil Sharma took over command of Air Force Station Faridabad from Group Captain KS Ganesh on June 5, 2023 in a befitting ceremony at the Station.
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June 1, 2023
Change of Command of Air Force Station HindanAir Commodore Sanjay Chopra took over command of Air Force Station Hindan from Air Commodore Vinay Pratap Singh on June 1, 2023. An impressive parade was held on this occasion.
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June 1, 2023
Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA)Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand, took over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) on June 1, 2023. An alumnus of National Defence Academy, the Air Marshal was commissioned in Administrative Branchof the Indian Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller on June 13, 1987.
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May 31, 2023
P. Upadhyay INAS takes over as Director General of Naval ArmamentP. Upadhyay, INAS has taken over as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at IHQ MoD (Navy) from KSC lyer, who superannuated on May 31, 2023. P. Upadhyay, belongs to 1987 batch of Indian Naval Armament Service.
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May 26, 2023
Embraer Announces New Chief Commercial Officer for Defense & Security International BusinessFrederico Lemos has been appointed CCO for international businesses, reporting to Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security
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May 15, 2023
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Deputy Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took over as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff today. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, he was Commissioned in the fighter stream on December 6, 1986.
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May 9, 2023
Alexandre Ziegler appointed Executive Vice President, Defense Division of Safran Electronics & DefenseEffective June 1, 2023, Alexandre Ziegler is appointed as Executive Vice President, Defense Division and member of the Executive Committee of Safran Electronics & Defense. He replaces Frédéric Mazzanti, who moves to another position.
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May 8, 2023
Lt General Adosh Kumar assumed appointment of the Director General of ArtilleryLt General Adosh Kumar assumed appointment of the Director General of Artillery on May 1, 2023. Prior to assuming this key appointment, he was serving as the Director General Land, Works & Environment.
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May 2, 2023
Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Air CommandAir Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Southern Air Command on May 1, 2023.
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May 1, 2023
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari takes overas Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Air CommandAir Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command (SWAC) at Gandhinagar on May 1, 2023. He succeeds Air Marshal Vikram Singh, who superannuated on April 30, 2023.
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May 1, 2023
Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan takes over as 17th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN)Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan has taken over as the 17th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) on May 1, 2023.
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April 18, 2023
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as Controller of Personnel Services Indian NavyVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Controller of Personnel Services on April 17, 2023. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987 and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare.