Appointments
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July 1, 2021
Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari assumes charge as Vice Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff on July 1, 2021. The Air Marshal was commissioned in the Fighter stream of the IAF on December 29, 1982.
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July 1, 2021
Air Marshal BR Krishna takes over as AOC-in-C Western Air CommandAir Marshal BR Krishna over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Western Air Command on July 1, 2021. The Air Marshal was commissioned in the IAF in Dec 1983 as a Fighter Pilot.
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July 1, 2021
Lt General Sanjeev Kumar Sharma takes over as Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy)Lt General Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, assumed the appointment of the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (DCOAS)(Strategy) on July 1, 2021. The DCOAS (Strategy) is a third and a new vertical created for overseeing the Indian Army's operations and intelligence directorates, among other important branches, is one of the most crucial appointments within the Indian Army.
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July 1, 2021
Lt General SP Goswami takes over as Director General, Army Air DefenceLt General SP Goswami took over as Director General, Army Air Defence (DGAAD) on July 1, 2021 from Lt General AP Singh who has superannuated. The officer was commissioned into the Corps of AAD on June 9, 1984.
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June 22, 2021
Lockheed Martin names new leader for F-22 ProgramLockheed Martin announced Kevin "Red" Smith as the vice president of the F-22 Program, succeeding OJ Sanchez, who was recently named vice president and General Manager of the Integrated Fighter Group (F-16/F-22).
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June 7, 2021
Thales appoints Ashish Saraf Vice-President and Country Director for IndiaThales announced the appointment of Ashish Saraf as Vice-President and Country Director for India with effect from June 01, 2021. In this role, Ashish will lead the company's India business and will be responsible for the strategic growth...
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June 7, 2021
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar assumes charge as Director General Naval OperationsVice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar has assumed charge as Director General Naval Operations today, on June 7, 2021. An alumnus of the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Jan 1987.
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June 4, 2021
Rear Admiral Kapil Mohan Dhir Appointed as the Joint Secretary (Navy & Defence Staff)Rear Admiral Kapil Mohan Dhir has taken over as the Joint Secretary (Navy & Defence Staff) in the Department of Military Affairs. He is the first Armed Forces officer to tenant this assignment.
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June 1, 2021
Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair takes over as Director General Assam RiflesLieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair took over as the 21st Director General of the Assam Rifles (popularly known as Sentinels of the North-East) on June 1, 2021.
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June 1, 2021
Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh assumes charge as Deputy Chief of Naval StaffVice Admiral Ravneet Singh assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff on June 1, 2021. Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 01, 1983 and specialized in Aviation.
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June 1, 2021
Vice Admiral Sreekumar Nair takes over as DGNP, VisakhapatnamVice Admiral Sreekumar Nair took over as the Director General Naval Projects (DGNP), Visakhapatnam from Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh.
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June 1, 2021
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi assumes charge as Chief of PersonnelVice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has assumed charge as Chief of Personnel today, on June 1, 2021. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy Khadakwasla and was commissioned in the Navy on July 01, 1985.
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June 1, 2021
Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani assumes charge as the Chief of MaterielVice Admiral Sandeep Naithani has assumed charge as the Chief of Materiel, of the Indian Navy on June 1, 2021.
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June 1, 2021
Flag Appointments June 1, 2021Lieutenant General Manoj Pande of Bombay Sappers, took over Eastern Command as its General Officer Commanding-in-Chief on June 1, 2021. Prior to this, he was Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Command.
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May 31, 2021
Rear Admiral IB Uthaiah takes over as Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard, VisakhapatnamRear Admiral IB Uthaiah took over as the Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam from Rear Admiral Sreekumar Nair, NM during a formal ceremony held on May 31, 2021.
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May 31, 2021
Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh assumes charge as the Controller Warship Production and AcquisitionVice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh has assumed charge as the Controller Warship Production and Acquisition on May 31, 2021.
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May 14, 2021
Flag AppointmentsLt General Yogendra Dimri took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command in April 2021., Lt General Amardeep Singh Bhinder took over as General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army South Western Command on April 01, 2021...
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April 29, 2021
Chairman Mac Thornberry, Brian Morra and Sonya Branco join CAE USA Board of DirectorsCAE today announced several additions to the CAE USA Board of Directors, including William M. ("Mac") Thornberry, Former Member of Congress and Representative for Texas's 13th District; Brian Morra, former Northrop Grumman...
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April 26, 2021
Raytheon Technologies Announces Chairman TransitionRaytheon Technologies today announced Thomas A. Kennedy, executive chairman of the Board of Directors, will retire effective June 1, 2021, following the one-year anniversary of the merger of United Technologies Corporation and Raytheon Company.
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April 23, 2021
Air Vice Marshal PS Karkare took over as Senior Officer in-charge of Administration of Headquarters Western Air CommandAir Vice Marshal PS Karkare took over as Senior Officer in-charge of Administration of Headquarters Western Air Command from Air Vice Marshal K Anantharaman Vishisht Seva Medal on February 1, 2021.
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April 19, 2021
Raytheon Technologies Appoints Bernard A. Harris Jr. to Board of DirectorsRaytheon Technologies today announced that its board of directors has elected Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. as a director.
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April 9, 2021
Raytheon Technologies Appoints Neil Mitchill as Chief Financial OfficerRaytheon Technologies today announced that Chief Financial Officer Anthony ("Toby") O'Brien has stepped down from his role as CFO.
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April 1, 2021
Nick Surber is new General Counsel of KNDS N.V.Shortly after restructuring its management bodies, the Franco-German defence technology group KNDS is also strengthening its administrative management at its headquarters in Amsterdam (Netherlands).
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March 12, 2021
KNDS completes the reorganization of its management structure. Nicolas Chamussy appointed as DG Nexter.The Franco-German defense company KNDS, Europe's leading manufacturer of military land systems, continues to move ahead with its integration.
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March 1, 2021
Assumption of the Office of CISCVice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, PVSM, AVSM, VSM took over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) on March 2, 2021. On assumption of the coveted appointment, Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain paid homage to the Bravehearts of the nation by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial.
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March 1, 2021
Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENCVice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) from Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, PVSM, AVSM, VSM at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base here today, March 1, 2021.
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February 26, 2021
Rear Admiral B Sivakumar takes over as Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard, MumbaiRear Admiral B Sivakumar, VSM took over as Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard, Mumbai from Rear Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan on February 24, 2021.
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February 26, 2021
Rear Admiral S Venkat Raman takes charge of Naval War College at GoaRear Admiral S Venkat Raman, VSM on Friday assumed command of the prestigious Naval War College of the Indian Navy, at Goa. The Admiral took charge of the Navy's Apex Training Institution from Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM.
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February 26, 2021
Commodore Mahadevu Goverdhan Raju, NM takes over as Naval Officer-In-Charge (Andhra Pradesh)Commodore M Goverdhan Raju, NM took over as Naval Officer-in-Charge (Andhra Pradesh) from Commodore Sanjiv Issar at an impressive ceremonial parade held in the Naval Base at Visakhapatnam on February 26, 2021.
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February 26, 2021
Rear Admiral Sanjay Sharma took over as Admiral Superintendent, Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi)Rear Admiral Sanjay Sharma took over as Admiral Superintendent, Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi) from Rear Admiral Deepak Bansal, VSM on February 26, 2021. Before assuming charge, Rear Admiral Sharma paid floral tributes at the memorial of 'The Unknown Worker'.
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February 24, 2021
Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumes Command of the Western Fleet (FOCWF)Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, NM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet (FOCWF) from Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM at a formal ceremony held onboard the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on February 24, 2021.
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February 23, 2021
Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF)Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM took over the Command of the Eastern Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Eastern Naval Command, from Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM today.
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February 22, 2021
Rear Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA)Rear Admiral Atul Anand, VSM, has assumed the office of Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area on February 22, 2021.
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February 3, 2021
Air Marshal Vijay Pal Singh Rana, VSM takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA)Air Marshal Vijay Pal Singh Rana, Vishisht Seva Medal took over as Air Officer-in-charge Administration (AOA) on February 1, 2021.
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February 3, 2021
Air Marshal G.S. Bedi AVSM VM VSM takes over as Director General (Inspection & Safety)Air Marshal GS Bedi Ati Vishisht Sewa Medal, Vayusena Medal, Vishisht Sewa Medal took over as Director General (Inspection & Safety) at Air Head Quarters on February 1, 2021.
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February 1, 2021
Lt. General C.P. Mohanty takes over as Vice Chief of the Army StaffLieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on February 1, 2021.
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January 29, 2021
Lockheed Martin Board Elects James D. Taiclet as Chairman; Marillyn A. Hewson to Serve as Strategic Advisor and Gregory M. Ulmer as Executive Vice President of AeronauticsThe Lockheed Martin Corporation board of directors has elected President and CEO James D. Taiclet as chairman of the board, effective March 1.
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January 28, 2021
Surgeon Vice Admiral Naveen Chawla takes over as Director General Medical Services (Navy)Surg VAdm Naveen Chawla, VSM has assumed appointment of Director General Medical Services (Navy) on January 28, 2021.
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January 22, 2021
BAE Systems Names Ravi Nirgudkar Managing Director For IndiaBAE Systems has announced the appointment of Ravi Nirgudkar as Managing Director for India, effective immediately. Mr Nirgudkar will spearhead BAE Systems' operations in the market and build on the Company's proud track-record of partnering with the Indian defence industry.
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January 15, 2021
Boeing Elects Lynne Doughtie to Board of Directors, Following Resignation of Director Caroline KennedyThe Boeing Company board of directors today announced that Lynne Doughtie has been elected to the board, replacing Caroline Kennedy who has resigned following three years of dedicated service.
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January 6, 2021
Raytheon Technologies Appoints Marie R. Sylla-Dixon as Chief Diversity Officer to Further Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion InitiativesRaytheon Technologies today announced that Marie R. Sylla-Dixon has joined the company effective January 4, 2021 as chief diversity officer (CDO).
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January 1, 2021
Surgeon Vice Admiral Rajat Datta takes over as Director General Armed Forces Medical ServicesSurgeon Vice Admiral Rajat Datta assumed the charge of Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services on January 1, 2021.
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January 1, 2021
Lt. General Tarun Kumar Aich takes over as Director General, National Cadet CorpsLt. General Tarun Kumar Aich has taken over as Director General, National Cadet Corps on January 1, 2021. He took the charge as 33rd DG of NCC – the premier youth organization of the country.
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December 21, 2020
Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani assumes charge as the Controller Warship Production and AcquisitionVice Admiral Sandeep Naithani has assumed charge as the Controller Warship Production and Acquisition on December 21, 2020. A graduate of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla Pune, he was commissioned into the Electrical Branch of the Indian Navy on January 1, 1985.
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December 16, 2020
Safran's Board of Directors appoints Olivier Andriès Chief Executive Officer of Safran as of January 1, 2021As previously announced, Safran's Board of Directors appointed Olivier Andriès Chief Executive Officer of Safran as of January 1, 2021.
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November 4, 2020
Rafael names new CFORafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. announces that it has appointed Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Moshe Lipel as Executive Vice President of Finance and Control. Mr. Lipel will replace Mr. David Vaish who is retiring after 15 years as the company's CFO.
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November 3, 2020
Appointments, Ministry of DefenceMinistry of Defence, India appointed V. L. Kantha Rao, a 1992 batch IAS officer of MP cadre, as the next Director General (Acquisition) in the defence ministry.
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October 13, 2020
Northrop Grumman Elects Tom Jones Corporate Vice President and President, Aeronautics SystemsNorthrop Grumman Corporation announces that its Board of Directors has elected Tom Jones, Corporate Vice President and President, Aeronautics Systems, effective January 1, 2021. Jones will succeed Janis Pamiljans, who has announced his intent to retire on February 26, 2021.
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October 6, 2020
Russi Batliwala appointed Chapman Freeborn Group Chairman after 33 years in the business - Eric Erbacher takes CEO roleGlobal aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, part of the Avia Solutions Group has appointed long-serving Russi Batliwala as its new chairman and welcomed back Eric Erbacher to replace him as CEO.
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October 2, 2020
Air Marshal Vikram Singh takes over as SASO HQ WAC IAFAir Marshal Vikram Singh took over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Headquarters Western Air Command on October 1, 2020.
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October 2, 2020
Air Marshal R.D. Mathur took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal R.D. Mathur took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command, Indian Air Force, Bengaluru, on October 1, 2020.
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October 2, 2020
Air Marshal Amit Dev took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Amit Dev took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command, Indian Air Force, Shillong, on October 1, 2020.
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October 1, 2020
Air Marshal RJ Duckworth takes over as AOP at Air Headquarters Vayu BhawanAir Marshal R.J. Duckworth took over as Air Officer in charge Personnel at Air Headquarters Vayu Bhawan, Indian Air Force on October 1, 2020. He was commissioned into Fighter Stream of the IAF on 29 May 1983 as a Fighter Pilot.
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September 17, 2020
Boeing names new Chief Strategy Officer and Company's First Chief Sustainability OfficerThe Boeing Company today named B. Marc Allen as chief strategy officer and senior vice president, Strategy and Corporate Development, reporting to President and CEO David Calhoun.
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September 12, 2020
Mr P Sampathkumar takes charge as CTO (Communication) of BELMr P Sampathkumar has taken charge as Chief Technology Officer (CTO-Communication) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL). He was working as Additional General Manager (AGM) of BEL's Design & Engineering Division (D&E) of Military Communication (Milcom) Strategic Business Unit (SBU)...
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September 9, 2020
Ed Dandridge to Head Communications at BoeingBoeing named Ed Dandridge as the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, effective September 28, 2020. Dandridge succeeds Greg Smith, who has served as Interim Chief Communications Officer since July in addition to his role as Executive Vice President...
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September 4, 2020
Management appointments at Safranlivier Andriès has been named Executive Vice President, effective September 10, 2020. He is a member of the Group's Executive Committee. As initially announced, Olivier Andriès will succeed Philippe Petitcolin as Chief Executive Officer of Safran on January 1, 2021.
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September 1, 2020
Shri C.S. Vishwakarma takes over charge of DGOF and Chairman of Ordnance Factory BoardShri C S Vishwakarma, IOFS, has taken over charge as the Director General of Ordnance Factories (DGOF) and Chairman of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)...
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September 1, 2020
Vice Admiral S.R. Sarma, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Chief of Materiel, Indian NavyVice Admiral S.R. Sarma, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as the Chief of Materiel, of the Indian Navy today (September 1, 2020).
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September 1, 2020
Mr M.V. Raja Sekhar takes charge as Director (R&D) of BELMr M.V. Raja Sekhar took charge as Director (R&D) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) on September 1, 2020. He was working as Chief Scientist of BEL's Central Research Laboratory (CRL)-Bangalore, and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at BEL's Corporate Office, before his elevation.
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September 1, 2020
Lorenzo Mariani appointed Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development and Managing Director MBDA ItaliaLorenzo Mariani has become Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development of MBDA and Managing Director of MBDA Italia.
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August 13, 2020
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM, assumes charge as Director General Naval Operations (DGNO)Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM has assumed charge as Director General Naval Operations today, on August 13, 2020. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy Khadakwasla and was commissioned in the Navy on July 1, 1985.
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August 12, 2020
Leadership Changes at ST EngineeringSingapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) has announced leadership changes that will take effect on October 1, 2020.
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August 3, 2020
Raman R takes over as General Manager (Internal Audit), Bharat Electronics LimitedRaman R took charge as General Manager (Internal Audit) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on August 1, 2020. He was working as Additional General Manager (Internal Audit) at BEL-Corporate Office prior to his elevation.
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August 1, 2020
Dinesh Kumar Batra takes charge as Director (Finance) at Bharat Electronics LimitedDinesh Kumar Batra assumed charge as Director (Finance) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on August 1, 2020.
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July 27, 2020
Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM assumes charge as Commandant Indian Naval AcademyVice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM handed over charge as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy (INA) to Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM after a successful tenure of over 13 months, today, Monday, July 27, 2020.
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July 16, 2020
Kiran Dambala appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Tata Lockheed Martin AerostructuresTata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL), a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, has appointed Kiran Dambala as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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July 2, 2020
Safran name Celeste Thomasson as Corporate SecretaryCeleste Thomasson has been named Corporate Secretary of Safran, effective August 1, 2020. She succeeds Alex Fain, who is retiring, and becomes a member of the Executive Committee.
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June 18, 2020
Boeing names D'Ambrose as Human Resources LeaderBoeing today named Michael D'Ambrose as executive vice president of Human Resources, effective July 6. He will succeed Wendy Livingston, who has served in an interim capacity since April.
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June 17, 2020
Klaus Eberhardt to continue as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of MTU Aero Engines AGKlaus Eberhardt (72) will continue to lead the Supervisory Board of MTU Aero Engines AG. This was decided unanimously by the Supervisory Board at its meeting today.
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June 16, 2020
Heidi R. Wood named as interim Group President, Defence and Security of CAECAE announced that effective June 26, Todd Probert, who was appointed to the position of Group President, Defence and Security in January 2020 will step down to pursue a job opportunity within the U.S. National Security community and Heidi R. Wood will take over as the interim Group President, Defence and Security.
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June 15, 2020
Jim Taiclet becomes new Lockheed Martin President and CEOIn a planned leadership transition, experienced chief executive, Gulf War veteran and pilot James D. Taiclet, 60, today became president and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
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June 10, 2020
Raytheon Technologies appoints Dantaya Williams as chief human resources officerRaytheon Technologies has appointed Dantaya Williams as chief human resources officer. Williams will report to Greg Hayes, chief executive officer, Raytheon Technologies.
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June 1, 2020
Vivek Lall returns to General Atomics as Chief Executive
By Vishal ThaparTop honcho's focus is likely to be the expansion of General Atomics' global footprint and international collaboration
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March 16, 2020
Lockheed Martin Elects James D. Taiclet as President and CEOMarillyn A. Hewson to Become Executive Chairman
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February 17, 2020
Raj Kumar takes over as Defence Production Secretary
By Vishal ThaparGujarat cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Raj Kumar took over as India's Defence Production Secretary on February 17.
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December 31, 2019
General Naravane takes over as 28th Chief of the Indian Army
By Vishal ThaparThird officer from Sikh Light Infantry Regiment to reach the top
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December 31, 2019
General Rawat is India's first Chief of Defence Staff
By Vishal ThaparBiggest reform in higher defence management rolled out with mandate to restructure military commands, bring about jointness among Armed Forces within 3 years
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December 30, 2019
Vice Admiral Narayan Prasad, AVSM, NM, IN (Retd) assumes charge as new CMD of MDLVice Admiral Narayan Prasad AVSM, NM, IN (Retd) has taken over as Chairman & Managing Director of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, with effect from December 30, 2019, succeeding Commodore Rakesh Anand (Retd).
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December 16, 2019
Capt Jagmohan (Retd) takes over as Director (CPP&BD) of GSLCapt Jagmohan (Retd) takes over as Director (Corporate Planning, Projects & Business Development) of Goa Shipyard Limited. Capt Jagmohan (Retd) is a Naval Architect from Cochin University of Science & Technology.
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December 3, 2019
Lockheed Martin names William Blair Vice President and Chief Executive for IndiaLockheed Martin has appointed William (Bill) Blair as Vice President and Chief Executive for Lockheed Martin in India. In this role, Mr. Blair will lead the growth and development of Lockheed Martin's business in India and serve as the executive representative for all of Lockheed Martin's programs, products and services in the country.
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November 19, 2019
Commander Jasbir Singh appointed Director of Submarine & Heavy Engineering in MDLCommander Jasbir Singh Indian Navy (Retd) has taken over as Director (Submarine and Heavy Engineering) at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), the shipbuilding yard of India.
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November 4, 2019
Safran's Board of Directors selects Olivier Andries as future Chief Executive officerThe Board of Directors of Safran has selected Olivier Andries as successor to Philippe Petitcolin in the position of Chief Executive Officer with effect on January 1st, 2021, after a transition period of one year starting on January 1st, 2020.
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September 30, 2019
Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria takes over as Air Chief with indigenisation resolve
By Vishal ThaparIAF top hierarchy gets a reboot at a time when its stands on operational and equipping crossroads
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June 25, 2019
Boeing names former Indian Navy Rear Admiral to head its Defence business in India
By Vishal ThaparA naval aviator, Surendra Ahuja was Asst Controller of Carrier Projects & Warship Acquisitions from 2015 to 2018 and led the India-US Joint Working Group on Carrier Technology
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June 3, 2019
Ajit Doval gets a second term as NSA, promoted to Cabinet rank
By Vishal ThaparElevation an acknowledgement of key role in big national security initiatives during PM Modi's first term
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June 1, 2019
Rajnath Singh takes over as Defence Minister
By Vishal ThaparDefence Secretary Mitra's term extended by 3 months
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May 31, 2019
Recasting of the Big Four in Modi's Ministry opens up new possibilities
By Vishal ThaparRajnath will have to put the Make in India agenda in Defence on fast track, Puri confronted with failing airlines
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May 31, 2019
Admiral Karambir Singh takes over as 24th Chief of the Indian Navy
By Vishal ThaparHe is also the first helicopter pilot and the first Sikh to get the job
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February 13, 2019
Raytheon Appoints Ravi Nirgudkar as President, Raytheon IndiaRaytheon Company has appointed Ravi Nirgudkar as the president of Raytheon India, effective immediately. Raviis based in the company's New Delhi office.
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February 12, 2019
Boeing appoints Salil Gupte as new business leader in IndiaBoeing today announced the appointment of Salil Gupte as president of Boeing India, effective March 18. He will be based in New Delhi, serve as Boeing's senior executive in India, and report to Marc Allen, president of Boeing International.
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October 8, 2018
Boeing Appoints Pratyush Kumar to Lead Boeing Defense Program in the United StatesBoeing is pleased to announce that Pratyush Kumar, president of Boeing India, has been selected to lead the iconic F-15 fighter aircraft program in the United States. Kumar will focus on furthering the F-15 business in the U.S. and globally.
