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October 25, 2026
Navantia launches seventh corvette for Saudi Arabia in San FernandoNavantia launched this Sunday the seventh corvette built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces at its shipyards in the Bay of Cádiz.
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October 20, 2026
25th SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting: Defence Minister calls for unified action to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism“There can be no justification for terrorism, no double standards in addressing it, no place for its supporters”
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October 18, 2026
IAF Conducts Short-Notice Casualty Evacuation from LehAn Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J aircraft undertook a short-notice casualty evacuation late at night, airlifting a critically ill 30 years old civilian patient from Leh to Palam for further medical care.
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October 17, 2026
Inauguration of Project Seabird Infrastructure by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, FOC-IN-C (WNC)Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, inaugurated residential accommodations for the Defence Civilians of Indian Navy, and Station Health Organisation along with trunk...
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October 16, 2026
14th India-Mongolia Joint Working Group meeting reaffirms commitment to strengthening bilateral defence partnershipThe 14th Joint Working Group meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Mongolia took place in Ulaanbaatar on October 16, 2026.
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October 16, 2026
Indian Navy Commissions INS Samarthak, the First Indigenous Multi-Purpose VesselIndian Naval Ship Samarthak, the first of class Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs), was commissioned into the Indian Navy on October 16, 2026.
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October 16, 2026
Boeing Announces Winners of National Aeromodeling CompetitionBoeing announced the winners of the 11th annual Boeing National Aeromodeling Competition, one of India's largest and most popular aeromodeling programs designed for aspiring aerospace engineers.
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October 15, 2026
Minister of State for Defence Chairs Special Joint State Representatives and Additional Director General's Conference of NCC in Guwahati, AssamMinisters from 7 NER states, Sikkim and West Bengal participated in the conference
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October 15, 2026
Op Sindoor, Balakot Airstrike & Surgical Strike reflect India's shift from diplomatic condemnation to proactive action to eliminate terrorism at its source: Defence Minister“Any terror act originating from Pakistan would invite an even stronger response”
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October 15, 2026
MoD inks ₹4,106 crore contracts for GSAT-7C communication satellite and Varunastra Heavy Weight TorpedoesThe Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth a total of approximately ₹4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability, GSAT-7C for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.
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October 15, 2026
14th High Level Meeting Between Indian Coast Guard and Korea Coast Guard Held at IncheonThe 14th High Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was held at Incheon, Republic of Korea, on October 14, 2026.
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October 14, 2026
Close defence-academia-industry collaboration key to accelerating development & adoption of indigenous tech amid evolving nature of warfare: Defence MinisterDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for close collaboration among the Defence Forces, DRDO, academic institutions, defence public sector...
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October 14, 2026
29 Nursing Cadets Commissioned as Lieutenants into Military Nursing Service at Army Hospital (R&R) Delhi29 nursing cadets of Batch IX of the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, were formally commissioned as Lieutenants into the Military Nursing Service (MNS) at the commissioning ceremony held at Army Hospital (R&R) on October 14, 2026.
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October 14, 2026
Skapion Unveils the World's First Native Counter-Swarm Defense SystemPurpose-built for simultaneous, large-scale engagements against drone swarm attacks at a significantly lower cost
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October 14, 2026
India seeks an Indo-Pacific where all countries make their own choices, protect their interests & pursue development in peace: Defence Minister at 1st ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum“Need to build trust, respect each other's sovereignty, follow international law & keep channels of dialogue open to tackle borderless challenges”
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October 13, 2026
DRDO to lead thematic session on 'Semiconductors & Next-Gen Chips' at ESTIC-2026Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will spearhead a thematic session on 'Semiconductors and Next-Gen Chips' during Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2026) scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from October 27 to 29, 2026.
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October 13, 2026
Defence Minister holds bilateral talks with 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry & Trade of Czech RepublicBoth sides agree to expand defence industrial collaboration
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October 12, 2026
Defence Minister felicitates Services athletes for record 27-medal haul at 2026 Asian GamesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on October 12, 2026, felicitated the sportspersons from the defence forces who bagged 27 medals - 06 Gold, 11 Silver and 10 Bronze - at the recently concluded Asian Games in Japan.
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October 12, 2026
Uvision and Wayland Autonomy Collaborate to Expand Sensor-to-Effect Architecture with Airborne ISRThe integration expands the sensing layer of Tactical CORTEX with wide-area airborne ISR & onboard target generation, connecting sensing and precision effects in GPS-denied environments
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October 10, 2026
Defence Minister Addresses Participants of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, Emphasises Self-Reliance in Defence and International Cooperation“Different nations, different aircraft, different experiences, but one sky. That is the message of Tarang Shakti”- Rajnath Singh
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October 10, 2026
Defence Correspondents Course Concludes at TezpurThe Defence Correspondents Course, comprising 24 journalists, concluded at Tezpur following the completion of its Navy, Air Force and Army legs.
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October 9, 2026
Defence Minister Presents SIDM Champion Awards 2026 and Calls for Greater Private Sector Participation, R&D Investment and Enhanced Defence Production Capacity“National security increasingly depends on the country's ability to design, develop, manufacture and control the technologies and equipment required by our Defence Forces”- Rajnath Singh
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October 8, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Kulish Arrives at Tuas Terminal, Singapore as Part of Eastern Fleet Operational DeploymentIndian Naval Ship Kulish arrived at Tuas Terminal, Singapore, on October 6, 2026 for Operational Turnaround (OTR) as part of the Indian Navy's ongoing Eastern Fleet Operational Deployment.
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October 8, 2026
Indian Coast Guard conducts 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip coast in OdishaThe Indian Coast Guard conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha, under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB) on October 8, 2026.
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October 8, 2026
ISI Signs $3.5 Million Agreement to Deliver Satellite Imagery and Intelligence Services in Latin AmericaTwo-year agreement combines imagery from ISI's EROS C constellation with intelligence services delivered through its GEOIMPACT platform
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October 8, 2026
Susanne Lenz appointed Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at MTU Aero Engines AGSusanne Lenz assumed responsibility for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at MTU Aero Engines AG on October 1, 2026.
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October 7, 2026
GE Aerospace ships four more F404-IN20 engines to HALGE Aerospace shipped four F404-IN20 engines in September 2026. We remain focused on delivering the engines needed to power India's Tejas indigenous fighter jets.
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October 7, 2026
SCD Secures $40 Million in New MWIR Contracts as Global Demand Accelerates for High-Performance Infrared at ScaleNew contracts across airborne, space and homeland security applications reflect the growing global need for operationally proven HD MWIR solutions that combine range, performance, affordability and availability at scale
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October 7, 2026
Defence Minister approves Revised Standard Operating Procedure for Utilisation of MoD Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges & Test Facilities by Indian Defence IndustryDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Utilisation of MoD Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges & Test Facilities by Indian Defence Industry.
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October 6, 2026
Government appoints Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS)The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from the afternoon of October 31, 2026.
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October 5, 2026
AUSA 2026: Microcon Unveils MICRO-D, a Sub-2 kg Laser Designator EO/IR PayloadNew MICRO-D brings target designation and multi-sensor ISR capabilities to small airborne platforms; initial orders secured, with first deliveries expected by year-end
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October 1, 2026
Embraer and Mahindra Group Advance Plans for C-390 Millennium Industrialization in India; Identify Nagpur as the Location for Assembly Facility, if selectedCompanies continue evaluating and preparing for local manufacturing and assembly in India, subject to selection of the C-390 Millennium for the Indian Air Force Medium Transport Aircraft programme
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October 1, 2026
Defence Minister Launches Key Digital and Financial Management Initiatives at Defence Accounts Department's 279th Annual Day Celebration in New Delhi“Maximum digitisation, maximum automation, maximum transparency - this should be our goal.” said Defence Minister
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October 1, 2026
Ministry of Defence Organises Voluntary Blood Donation Camp on National Voluntary Blood Donation DayOn the occasion of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the Armed Forces Transfusion Centre, organised a Voluntary Blood Donation Camp at Kartavya Bhavan-2, New Delhi on October 1, 2026.
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October 1, 2026
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff Celebrates 25 Years of Jointness and IntegrationHeadquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) today marked its Silver Jubilee, commemorating 25 years since its establishment on October 1, 2001 in New Delhi, observed as 'Tri-Service Day'.
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October 1, 2026
ICEYE and Nokia partner to launch secure and sovereign satellite communications for governments and defense customersSovereign, dual-use satellite communications systems owned and operated by the nations that use them.
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October 1, 2026
AUSA 2026: Maris-Tech to Highlight Battle-Proven, AI-Powered Situational Awareness for Armored VehiclesEdge-based solution fuses and stitches multiple sensors into a single 360° operational picture, enabling faster detection of ground and aerial threats and reduced sensor-to-shooter latency
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September 30, 2026
Second Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2026 at New DelhiDefence Minister addresses Naval Commanders; highlights Indian Navy's growing strategic role and operational reach
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September 30, 2026
Operation Drishti: Armed Forces Medical Services Conduct Two Landmark Mega Eye Surgical Camps in Kashmir364 Sight-Restoring Eye Surgeries Performed Across Tangdhar and Srinagar
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September 30, 2026
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth Attends Closing Ceremony of Military Nursing Service Centenary CelebrationsMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the closing ceremony of Centenary celebration of Military Nursing Service (MNS) at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi, on September 30, 2026.
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September 29, 2026
India stands as the First Responder, Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath SinghThe Presence of Indian warships in South China Sea, Mediterranean, Atlantic Ocean, demonstrates India's blue-water force capability
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September 29, 2026
India and Republic of Korea Hold 10th Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Industries and Logistics CooperationThe 10th India-Republic of Korea Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Defence Industries and Logistics Cooperation was held in New Delhi on September 29, 2026.
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September 28, 2026
Second India-Fiji Bilateral Joint Working Group Meeting Held in New DelhiThe second India–Fiji Bilateral Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting was held in New Delhi on September 28, 2026.
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September 28, 2026
Second JDC meeting between India and Ethiopia held in Addis AbabaThe second Joint Defence Cooperation meeting between India and Ethiopia was held today, September 28, 2026, in Addis Ababa.
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September 27, 2026
Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026: "Power in Partnership"Following the inaugural ceremony held yesterday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to commence the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
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September 25, 2026
Operation Drishti: AFMS conducts 220 sight-restoring surgeries during 2-day Mega Eye Surgical Camp at Tangdhar along LoCSurgeons of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) carried out 220 sight-restoring surgeries during the 10th edition of first-of-its-kind Mega Eye...
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September 25, 2026
Defence Minister flags-in First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition after historic summit of 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 meters in Ladakh in 23 daysDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on September 25, 2026, flagged-in the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition that scripted history by summiting 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 meters in Ladakh in just 23 days.
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September 24, 2026
DRDO inks first high-value deep tech project agreement with a start-up under TDF scheme for indigenous development of 20 mK Dilution Refrigerator for Quantum ApplicationsUnder the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed the first high-value...
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September 23, 2026
Major boost to 'Atmanirbhar Bharat': MoD signs ₹811 crore contract with BDL for 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons for IAFMinistry of Defence has inked a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons...
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September 22, 2026
IAF's Joint Air Defence Exercise with Japan 'Exercise Veer Guardian 2026' ConcludesThe bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian 2026' between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur on September 22, 2026.
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September 22, 2026
AstraYAN: Building the Digital Architecture for the Autonomous ShipIIT Madras-incubated deep-tech company opens new R&D centre as maritime systems move towards greater digitalisation, remote operation and autonomy
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September 21, 2026
MoD inks ₹586 crore contract to procure Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 & T-90 TanksThe Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for T-72 and T-90 Tanks at a cost of ₹586 crore.
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September 21, 2026
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish Arrive at Subic Bay, Philippines for ADMM-PLUS JCAAs part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, on September 20, 2026 to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA).
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September 21, 2026
India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant Commences at PithoragarhThe 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT, an annual platoon-level exercise conducted alternately in India and Mongolia, commenced today at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
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September 21, 2026
FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force BaseGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) congratulates the U.S. Air Force (USAF) on the pace of progress for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, which features the FQ-42 Vengeance designed and produced by GA-ASI.
