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July 23, 2024
Lockheed Martin and Lufthansa Technik Expand CooperationCompanies ink MoU to advance sustainment and logistics solutions for global customers
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July 23, 2024
RTX's Pratt & Whitney delivers F100 engine in support of Poland's F-16 Fighting Falcon fleetPratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has announced the delivery of an F100 engine to Poland. This delivery supports Poland's ongoing efforts to strengthen the readiness of its F-16 fleet, which is powered exclusively by Pratt & Whitney engines.
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July 23, 2024
REX MK II Awarded Best Scientific Solution in the European Land Robot TrialGermany's FFG and Israel Aerospace Industries fulfilled the challenging scenarios developed by the German Armed Forces
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July 23, 2024
Embraer announces sale of six A-29 Super Tucano at FarnboroughThe agreement provides for the delivery of six aircraft to the Air Force starting in 2025
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July 22, 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries Appoints Dror Bar as IAI Vice President & CEO of ELTAIsrael Aerospace Industries, a world-class aerospace and defense leader, has appointed Dror Bar as IAI Vice President and CEO of ELTA. Bar was identified as the most suitable candidate after a long and rigorous search procedure was carried out in accordance with the procedure for appointing a CEO in government-owned companies.
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July 22, 2024
Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense ProjectsBoeing and Antonov Company today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to collaborate on defense-related projects.
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July 22, 2024
Worldwide C-130J Super Hercules Fleet Soars Past 3 Million Flight HoursLockheed Martin announced today at the Farnborough International Airshow that the worldwide C-130J Super Hercules fleet recently surpassed 3 million flight hours. With 545+ Super Hercules delivered worldwide...
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July 22, 2024
The Netherlands to acquire nine Multi-Mission Airlift Embraer C-390 Millennium in joint order with AustriaThe Dutch Ministry of Defense signed the contract today for the acquisition of nine Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft during a ceremony at the Farnborough Airshow.
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July 19, 2024
President confers 31 PVSMs, four UYSMs, two Bar to AVSMs & 57 AVSMs during Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-2)President Droupadi Murmu conferred 94 Distinguished Service Decorations to the personnel of the Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard during the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-2) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on July 19, 2024.
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July 19, 2024
RSNF Trainees Successfully Complete Training Onboard First Training Squadron76 trainees from King Fahd Naval Academy of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) completed their Afloat Training Course at First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy on July 18, 2024.
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July 19, 2024
GA-ASI Flies MQ-9B With Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6 E-Series EngineGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada.
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July 19, 2024
Deutsche Aircraft Showcases Advanced Capabilities of D328® Aircraft at International Parachute EventDeutsche Aircraft recently hosted an international gathering of elite police and military special operations forces from over 12 nations at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport in Wessling.
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July 19, 2024
EURAMEC Unveils 4th and 5th Gen Jetfighter Flight Sim Capabilities, ISR Part Task Trainers at Farnborough 2024European Flight and Mission Simulation System Builders EURAMEC announced today 4th Gen close-range combat and 5th Gen multi-role advanced jet fighters flight simulator offerings at the Farnborough Air Show, scheduled July 22-26, 2024.
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July 18, 2024
Multiple initiatives are being taken by the Indian Armed Forces to maintain an edge over our adversaries: CDS General Anil Chauhan“Kargil War has become synonymous to resoluteness, selflessness, fierce courage, and determination of our Armed forces”
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July 18, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Arrives in Hamburg, GermanyIndian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar arrived at Hamburg, Germany on July 17, 2024 for a three day visit.
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July 17, 2024
ICG rescues stranded Indian Fishing Boat, with 11 people onboard, off Kerala CoastIn a coordinated sea-air operation, Indian Coast Guard (ICG), on July 17, 2024, successfully rescued a stranded Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Aashni...
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July 17, 2024
Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to Ohio Youngstown Air Reserve StationLockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters assigned to the Ohio Youngstown Air Reserve Station, marking the addition of a new mission capability for the Super Hercules — the aerial spray mission.
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July 16, 2024
Government is committed to capacity building of PSUs: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay SethMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth has reiterated the Government's commitment to ensure capacity building of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) by providing all required support and handholding.
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July 16, 2024
Boeing Delivers Rocket Stage to NASA, Will Launch First Humans Around the Moon Since ApolloBoeing has provided NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Built at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), the core stage is designed to send the Artemis II crew to lunar orbit for the first time in 50 years.
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July 15, 2024
Minister of State for Defence Visits HAL, Says HAL Has Huge Role to Play in AtmanirbhartaMinister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth visited HAL facilities today and said the Company has a huge role to play in achieving Make-in-India dream in Defence. He was addressing HAL's top management.
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July 15, 2024
Celebration of Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti 2024 at Air Force Station SarsawIndian Air Force has a proud legacy of courage and sacrifice by its gallant air warriors who fought valiantly in the Kargil War 1999, which was indeed a milestone in the history of military aviation.
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July 11, 2024
Minister of State for Defence visits Eastern Command HQs, Kolkata & NCC Directorate West Bengal & SikkimMinister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth visited Fort William, the Headquarters of the Eastern Command, on July 11, 2024.
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July 11, 2024
Indian Air Force contingent lands in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent landed at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia for participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2024.
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July 10, 2024
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth launches GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth launched GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata on July 10, 2024.
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July 10, 2024
Lt General Shankar Narayan assumes appointment as Commandant of Army Hospital (Research & Referral)Lt General Shankar Narayan, NM, VSM, assumed appointment as the Commandant of Army Hospital (R & R) - the apex hospital of the Armed Forces Medical Services on July 10, 2024.
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July 10, 2024
Northrop Grumman Builds Next-Generation Hybrid Electric Uncrewed X-Plane for DARPA(PHOTO RELEASE) Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the design and construction of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) vehicle.
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July 9, 2024
Government is committed to undertake further Reforms in enhancing Domestic Defence Production: Defence SecretaryThe Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane said that the Ministry of Defence is committed to undertake further reforms in Defence Production and to handhold the eco system by implementing the Industry 4.0/QA 4.0 to bolster the Manufacturing.
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July 9, 2024
INS Tabar Enters Casablanca, MoroccoIndian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar arrived at Casablanca, Morocco on July 8, 2024 for a three - day visit. India and Morocco share warm bilateral relations that span diverse fields, including regular interactions between the two Navies.
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July 5, 2024
First Secretary-level meeting between Defence Ministries of India & Democratic Republic of Congo held in New DelhiFocuses on identifying areas for collaboration to fulfill the potential of bilateral defence cooperation
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July 2, 2024
MoD inks MoU to set up testing facilities in Unmanned Aerial System, Electronic Warfare & Electro Optics domains in Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial CorridorMinistry of Defence has signed an MoU to establish three state-of-the-art testing facilities in Chennai under the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor...
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July 2, 2024
Weapon Systems School Inaugurated by the Chief of the Air Staff at Begumpet, HyderabadA new chapter has been introduced in the history of the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the inauguration of the Weapon Systems School (WSS) by Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), at Air Force Station Begumpet, Hyderabad on July 1, 2024.
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July 2, 2024
Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREEThe Indian Army contingent departed yesterday for the 13th edition of India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE.
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July 1, 2024
Boeing Delivers First CH-47F Block II Chinook Aircraft to US ArmyIn support of ongoing US Army modernization efforts, Boeing delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army's fleet that will be modernized to the new Block II configuration.
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July 1, 2024
Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani, takes over as Vice Chief of Army StaffLt General N.S. Raja Subramani has assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Army Staff today. The General Officer was tenanting the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command based at Lucknow.
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July 1, 2024
Lt General Devendra Sharma, takes over as GOC-in-C ARTRACLt General Devendra Sharma, took over as the 25th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Shimla based, Army Training Command (ARTRAC) on July 1, 2024.
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June 30, 2024
General Upendra Dwivedi takes over as the Chief of the Army StaffGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, takes over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, who superannuated after more than four decades of service to the nation on June 30, 2024.
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June 30, 2024
Chief of the Naval Staff visits BangladeshAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy arrived in Bangladesh for a four-day official visit from July 1–4, 2024. The visit is aimed to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and Bangladesh and to explore new avenues for Naval cooperation.
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June 30, 2024
India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant Commences in MeghalayaThe 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant commenced today, at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya).
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June 30, 2024
Delivery of Third 25t Bollard Pull Tug, Bajrang (YARD 307)Third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Bajrang has been delivered to Indian Navy on June 29, 2024 in presence of Rear Admiral D.K. Goswami, ASD (Mbi). This Tug is a proud flag bearer of "Make in India" initiative of Government of India.
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June 27, 2024
General Manoj Pande Relinquishes the Appointment of Chief of the Army StaffGeneral Manoj Pande, superannuated today after more than four decades of distinguished service and relinquished the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
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June 28, 2024
Indian Navy Bids Farewell to UH–3H HelicopterIndian Navy bid farewell to the UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of glorious service during a de-induction ceremony held at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam on June 28, 2024.
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June 27, 2024
INS Sunayna Enters Port Victoria SeychellesThe deployment marks sustained participation of an Indian Military Contingent in military parade organised as part of Seychelles National Day since 1976.
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June 27, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches Alexandria, EgyptAs part of her ongoing deployment to Africa and Europe, Indian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar, arrived at the historic port city of Alexandria, Egypt for a goodwill visit from June 27 to 30, 2024.
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June 27, 2024
High Speed Expendable Aerial Target 'ABHYAS' successfully completes developmental trials with improved booster configurationDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed six consecutive developmental trials of High Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) 'ABHYAS' with improved booster configuration from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
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June 27, 2024
GA-ASI and Lockheed Martin Developing Net-Enabled Weapons Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian®General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Lockheed Martin are collaborating to provide Net-Enabled Weapons (NEW) capability for GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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June 27, 2024
Two US Army T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE) Arrive at Sikorsky for Black Hawk® Integration EffortsFundamental to Black Hawk modernization, the new GE Aerospace engine will boost aircraft performance and range
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June 27, 2024
General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff Flagged Off Indian Army D5 Motorcycle ExpeditionGeneral Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Flagged Off the Indian Army D5 Motorcycle Expedition from National War Memorial, New Delhi today.
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June 27, 2024
Genome Sequencing Lab with cutting-edge Next Generation Sequencing facilities inaugurated at Armed Forces Medical College, PuneDirector General of Armed Forces Medical Services and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical Corps Lt General Daljit Singh inaugurated the new Genome Sequencing Lab at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune on June 27, 2024.
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June 26, 2024
Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Trainees Join First Training Squadron (1TS) for Afloat Attachment76 trainees of King Fahad Naval Academy of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) joined the First Training Squadron, 1TS of the Indian Navy at Southern Naval Command, Kochi on June 24, 2024.
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June 26, 2024
Uniqueness of India's nuclear trajectory premised on the principle of 'No First Use & Massive Retaliation': CDS General Anil ChauhanChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has reiterated that the uniqueness of India's nuclear trajectory is premised on the principle of 'No First Use & Massive Retaliation'.
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June 26, 2024
DRDO hands over Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to Indian NavyThis niche technology creates a microwave shield around platforms & reduces radar detection
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June 26, 2024
Embraer delivers the second KC-390 Millennium aircraft to the Portuguese Air ForceAircraft is the second delivered in NATO configuration
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June 26, 2024
Safran and MTU Aero Engines create EURA joint venture to power the next generation of European military helicopters
Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed the cooperation agreement to create the 50/50 joint venture EURA (derived from EUropean Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance).
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June 25, 2024
Lockheed Martin-Built GOES-U Weather Satellite Successfully LaunchedNOAA's newest satellite will complete the GOES-R series and provide critical weather and climate data
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June 25, 2024
IAF Concludes 3rd 'Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Program' (WASP) with a Capstone SeminarFirst WASP with Tri-Service Participation
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June 25, 2024
Visit by AOC-in-C Maintenance Command to 13 BRD, PalamAir Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Maintenance Command visited Base Repair Depot, Palam from June 23 to 24, 2024.
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June 25, 2024
Landmark 350th iDEX contract inked; MoD to collaborate with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for design & development of miniaturised satellite capable of carrying multiple payloads up to 150 kgs for Indian Air ForceInnovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence, signed the landmark 350th contract in New Delhi on June 25, 2024.
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June 25, 2024
U.S. emerges as India's top defence export partner, capturing over 50 per cent market share reveals AMCHAM reportFollowing NSA Jake Sullivan's India visit, AMCHAM reports that India's defence exports in FY 2022-23 stood at $1.6 billion, showing over a 10x increase in 5 years.
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June 24, 2024
Defence Services Staff College, Wellington & Defence Services Command and Staff College, Dhaka collaborate in Strategic and Operational StudiesDefence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington and Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Mirpur, Dhaka have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation concerning Military Education in the field of Strategic and Operational Studies.
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June 23, 2024
Four AFMS Officers create history in 43rd World Medical & Health Games in Saint-Tropez, FranceClinch record 32 medals, including 9 Gold in World's largest sports event for health professionals
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June 21, 2024
India's pursuit for Aatmanirbharta in Defence crucial for achieving Strategic Independence: CDSGeneral Anil Chauhan inaugurates the maiden Armed Forces BEML Synergy Meet 2024
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September 21, 2023
No 3 Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Program (WASP)The third edition of the ‘Warfare and Aerospace Strategy Program (WASP); a strategic educational initiative of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is culminating in a capstone seminar at the Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi on June 25, 2024.
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June 19, 2024
German Armed Forces order two more F126 multipurpose frigates from Damen NavalThe German Navy will receive its urgently needed extra maritime power through an additional procurement of two F126 frigates.
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June 18, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace OperationsChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on June 18, 2024, in New Delhi.
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June 18, 2024
INS Sunayna in Port Victoria, SeychellesINS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel based at Southern Naval Command, entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on June 15, 2024 in the company of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship (SCGS) Zoroaster.
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June 18, 2024
Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,700th C-130 Hercules Tactical AirlifterLockheed Martin recently delivered the 2,700th Hercules multi-mission tactical airlifter, increasing the size, reach and strength of the worldwide C-130 fleet.
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June 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Critical Capabilities in Indo-Pacific Region ExercisesNorthrop Grumman Corporation collaborated with the US military on nine separate experiments to improve operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.
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June 18, 2024
Lockheed Martin Selected to Develop Next Generation Weather Satellite ConstellationNOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations weather satellites to bring new critical measurements and advanced weather forecasting capability
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June 18, 2024
Army Hospital (R&R) launches skin bank facility for treatment of severe burn injuries & other skin-related conditions among Service personnel & their familiesArmy Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, on June 18, 2024, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art skin bank facility, a first-of-its-kind to be established within the Armed Forces Medical Services.
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June 17, 2024
The National Aeronautic Association Recognizes Lockheed Martin with Prestigious Collier Trophy for OSIRIS-REx Sample Return MissionThe Collier Trophy celebrates the greatest American achievements in aeronautics and astronautics
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June 17, 2024
FN Browning Group & Financial Results 2023On 14 June 2024, the Group is officially changing its name to FN Browning Group, succeeding the Herstal Group.
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June 16, 2024
IAF Contingent Completes Successful Participation in Exercise Red Flag 2024An Indian Air Force(IAF) contingent participated in the Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from June 4-14, 2024.
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June 16, 2024
FN Herstal's deFNder® Medium remotely operated weapon station accepts Northrop Grumman M230LF 30mm Bushmaster Chain GunFN Herstal's deFNder® Medium remote weapon station can be fitted with FN® machine guns - including FN Herstal's exclusive fast firing (1,100 rpm) .50 Cal (12.7x99mm NATO) FN® M3R -, or 40mm HV AGL.
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June 15, 2024
Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force AcademyThe Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal on June 15, 2024, to mark the successful culmination of training of 235 flight cadets of flying and ground duty branches of the Indian Air Force.
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June 14, 2024
Rajnath Singh reviews Indian Navy's operational readiness along Eastern Seaboard off Vizag in his maiden visit after assuming charge as Defence Minister for second consecutive termDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on June 14, 2024, visited the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to review the operational readiness of the Indian Navy, and embarked on INS Jalashwa for a 'Day at Sea'.
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June 14, 2024
DRDO Unveils the Power of AIA Woman-led Start-up Develops 'Divya Drishti', a Cutting Edge AI Tool for Personal Identification, Under Technology Development Fund
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June 13, 2024
Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Defence Minister for the second consecutive termRajnath Singh assumed charge as the Defence Minister for the second consecutive term on June 13, 2024.
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June 13, 2024
Dras Thunder Motorcycle Rally from Delhi to Kargil War Memorial Flagged Off by Vice Chief of Army StaffIn a poignant tribute to Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice during Op VIJAY, Dras Thunder Motorcycle Rally was ceremoniously flagged off today from Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi by Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, Vice Chief of Army Staff.
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June 12, 2024
“Indian Army ‘D5’ Motorcycle Expedition” Rides Out to Commemorate 25 Years of Kargil VictoryAs a tribute to the valour and sacrifices of heroes of Kargil War, the Indian Army has commenced a Pan-India Motorcycle Expedition today, a journey commemorating the 25th anniversary of Indian victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999.
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June 12, 2024
IAF Effort: General Elections-2024The Transport and Helicopter fleets of Indian Air Force (IAF) undertake varied war and peacetime tasks.
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June 11, 2024
Japan–India Maritime Exercise–24 (JIMEX – 24) Commenced at Yokosuka JapanIndian Navy's indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Shivalik arrived at Yokosuka, Japan to participate in the bilateral Japan–India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24).
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June 11, 2024
Launch of LSAM 13 (YARD 81) Fifth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge ProjectThe launch of 'Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 13 (Yard 81)', the fifth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd (SEPPL), Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy.
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June 11, 2024
Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lt General Upendra Dwivedi appointed as next Chief of the Army Staff w.e.f. afternoon of June 30, 2024The Government has appointed Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2024.
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June 11, 2024
Sanjay Seth takes over as Minister of State for DefenceSanjay Seth assumed charge of the office of Minister of State, Ministry of Defence on June 11, 2024. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence received Sanjay Seth and accompanied him into his South Block office.
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June 10, 2024
Rajnath Singh to be the Defence Minister for the second consecutive termSanjay Seth is the new Minister of State for Defence
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June 10, 2024
Defence Services Technical Staff Course for the tri-services officers commences at Military Institute of Technology, PuneFirst Course to be trained by newly formed Tri-Services Joint Training Teams
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June 10, 2024
Chief of the Air Staff to Review the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at Air Force Academy (AFA), DundigalThe Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 213 Officers' Course at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad will be held on June 15, 2024, with traditional military splendour, to mark the successful completion of pre-commissioning training of flight cadets of the Flying and Ground Duty branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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June 10, 2024
Flag Off Ceremony of Sindhu Shikhar Car Rally (June 10–27, 2024)Sindhu Shikhar car rally from Delhi to Leh and back was flagged off by Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, the Chief of Personnel on June 10, 2024 from New Delhi.
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June 8, 2024
Naval Pilots' Passing Out Parade at INS RajaliSLt Anamika B. Rajeev graduated as the 'First Woman Naval helicopter pilot'.
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June 8, 2024
394 officer cadets of 154 Regular Course & 137 Technical Graduate Course pass out from Indian Military Academy, DehradunGeneral Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt General M.V. Suchindra Kumar reviews the Passing Out Parade
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June 8, 2024
Vice Chief of the Army Staff reviews 25th Passing Out Parade of Officers' Training Academy, Gaya118 officer cadets become Commissioned Officers in Indian Army & Assam Rifles
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June 7, 2024
First Command and Control Compatibility Board meeting for 2024 between India & US held in New DelhiThe first Command and Control Compatibility Board (CCCB) meeting for 2024 between India and the US was held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi from June 4-7, 2024.
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June 6, 2024
Conduct of 6th Edition of Indian Navy – Royal Navy of Oman Staff TalksTowards further strengthening the existing Defence relations between India and Oman in the maritime domain, 6th edition of Staff Talks between Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) were conducted from June 4–5, 2024 at New Delhi.
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June 6, 2024
Embraer and Rheinmetall are discussing a new C-390 Training Center in EuropeEmbraer and Rheinmetall are in discussions to expand their training network with a focus on the C-390.
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June 6, 2024
Boeing Starliner Spacecraft Completes Successful Crewed Docking with International Space StationNASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams successfully docked Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), about 26 hours after launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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June 6, 2024
Bombardier Defense and ADAC Announce Order of a new Challenger 650 Aircraft for Medevac Use
Bombardier Defense today announced that German automobile association, Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC SE), has placed an order for a Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft through its daughter company Aero-Dienst.
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June 5, 2024
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Defence sign MoU to set up dedicated Tele MANAS cell for armed forcesA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to facilitate collaboration between the two ministries in operating a special cell of Tele MANAS...
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June 5, 2024
Two-day 'Varshik Niti Samvad Shivir' of NCC held in New DelhiA two-day 'Varshik Niti Samvad Shivir' of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) took place in New Delhi on June 4-5, 2024.
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June 5, 2024
ISRO Chairman Inaugurates HAL Facilities to Support LVM3 ProgramS. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO inaugurated state-of-the-art Propellant Tank Production and CNC Machining facilities at HAL's Aerospace Division today in the presence of C.B. Ananthakrishnan, CMD (Addl. Charge), HAL and senior officers from ISRO and HAL.
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June 5, 2024
Boeing Starliner Spacecraft Completes Successful LaunchNASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams became the first people to launch to orbit inside a Boeing Starliner, lifting off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:52am ET and embarking on a 25-hour flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
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June 5, 2024
Amir Peretz hosted the Chancellor of Germany at the Israel Aerospace Industries' Pavilion
“Cooperation with Germany is courageous and important, both security-wise and no less politically.”
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June 5, 2024
HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defense and Bombardier Defense Announce Significant Progress on Global Aircraft Modification for German PEGASUS Program
HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defense and Bombardier Defense announced today, on time for the ILA Berlin 2024 airshow, that the highly-specialized modification...
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June 5, 2024
MoD inks MoUs with four banks to onboard them as SPARSH Service Centres across 1,128 branches pan IndiaDefence Accounts Department (DAD), Ministry of Defence has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank in New Delhi to onboard them...
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June 4, 2024
SCD Unveils Mini Blackbird 1280 HFM, Redefining Infrared Detection with Extended Operational DurationThe Advanced Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) High-Definition Detector Integrated Technology Elevates Aerial Defense Capabilities
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June 4, 2024
FN EVOLYS® gets ergonomic changes based on user suggestionsThe FN EVOLYS® ultralight machine gun has been given some modified features based on feedback from in-depth testing by potential customers during their own evaluation.
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June 3, 2024
Keel Laying of the Second Cadet Training Ship (Yard-18004) at L&T Shipyard, KattupalliKeel laying ceremony of the second Cadet Training Ship (Yard–18004) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on June 3, 2024.
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June 3, 2024
80th Staff Course commences at Defence Services Staff College in WellingtonCurriculum to foster inter-service approach to Jointness and Integration in Warfare
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June 2, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan visits INS Chilka; Takes overview of the Agniveer TrainingsChief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has visited INS Chilka, the premier ab-initio training establishment of Indian Navy.
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June 1, 2024
Change of Command: Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, IAF, NagpurAir Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Airforce Nagpur on June 1, 2024.
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June 1, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Shivalik Departs SingaporeINS Shivalik, mission deployed to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, departed Singapore on May 30, 2024 for onward passage to Yokosuka, Japan.
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June 1, 2024
Major General Harsh Chhibber takes over as Commandant, College of Defence Management, SecunderabadMajor General Harsh Chhibber took over as the Commandant, College of Defence Management, Secunderabad on May 31, 2024 from Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt.
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May 31, 2024
Steel-cutting ceremony for first Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel of ICG held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, MumbaiThe steel-cutting ceremony for the first Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) took place at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai in the presence of Indian Coast Guard (lCG) officials on May 31, 2024.
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May 31, 2024
GA-ASI on Contract to Build and Field First Gray Eagle 25M Unit for Army National Guard
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces that the Army National Guard (ARNG) has ordered 12 Gray Eagle 25M (GE 25M) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) paid for as part of 2023 congressional funding.
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May 30, 2024
Delivery of 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Baljeet (Yard 306) Second 25T Bollard Pull Tug25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Baljeet has been delivered to Indian Navy (IN) on May 30, 2024 in presence of RAdm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A.
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May 30, 2024
Armed Forces Medical Services & IIT Hyderabad ink MoU for Collaborative Research and TrainingThe Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad to collaborate on research and training.
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May 30, 2024
Lockheed Martin Celebrates Opening of 122,000-Square Foot, $18M Engineering Facility in North Alabama
Lockheed Martin, US Department of Defense, state and local officials celebrated the opening of the company's new $18 million engineering facility, labs and demonstration center in Huntsville.
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May 29, 2024
Aeronautics Launches the Hybrid Octoper™: Multi-Rotor UAS
Aeronautics Ltd. - a world leader in design and production of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for the global defense and HLS markets, proudly announcesthe launch of a new member of the multi-rotor family: the Hybrid Octoper™, a tactical multi-rotor UAS with a hybrid propulsion system.
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May 29, 2024
GA-ASI Completes Durability Test for HFE 2.0 Engine
On May 16, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed durability testing for its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine at its El Mirage, California, flight facility.
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May 29, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Kiltan Departs BruneiIndian Naval Ship Kiltan visited Muara, Brunei as part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to South China Sea. The visit demonstrated India's commitment to further deepen relations between both maritime nations.
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May 29, 2024
Delivery of Sixth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)The delivery of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20', 6th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on May 29, 2024 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai for NAD(Karanja).
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May 29, 2024
RudraM-II air-to-surface missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO from Su-30 MKI off the Odisha coastDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from Su-30 MKI platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF) off the coast of Odisha at around 1130 hours on May 29, 2024.
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May 29, 2024
Indian Army Commemorates 76th International Day of UN PeacekeepersThe Indian Army commemorated the 76th International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers, today, by paying homage to the fallen comrades by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
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May 28, 2024
DG NCC flags-off Boys & Girls mountaineering expedition to Mt Kang Yatse-II in Ladakh regionThe National Cadet Corps (NCC) boys and girls mountaineering expedition to Mount Kang Yatse-II peak was flagged off by DG NCC Lt General Gurbirpal Singh from New Delhi on May 28, 2024.
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May 27, 2024
Appointment Committee of Cabinet approves one-year extension in service of Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDOAppointment Committee of Cabinet approves one-year extension in service of Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, Dr Samir V. Kamat up to May 31, 2025
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May 27, 2024
“Olive Green – Going Green” Indian Army Receives First Hydrogen BusDisplaying a firm resolve towards finding green and sustainable transport solutions, the Indian Army has collaborated with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for demonstration trials of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology. The Indian Army is known for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.
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May 26, 2024
Appointments Committee of Cabinet approves one-month extension in service of Chief of the Army StaffAppointments Committee of Cabinet approves one-month extension in service of Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande up to June 30, 2024
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May 25, 2024
Passing Out Parade – Spring Term 2024 Held at Indian Naval AcademyChief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari reviews Passing Out Parade of Spring Term 24 at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
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May 25, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan visits Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment & Air Force Test Pilots School in BengaluruGeneral Anil Chauhan presides over the valedictory function of 46th Flight Test Course at AFTPS
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May 25, 2024
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh takes over as Commandant, National Defence AcademyVice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed the appointment of Commandant, National Defence Academy on May 25, 2024 from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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May 25, 2024
Visit to Muara, Brunei by Indian Naval Ship KiltanIndian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei on May 25, 2024, and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy. The visit is part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to South China Sea.
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May 24, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan visits HQ Training Command of IAF in BengaluruLauds the Command for creating synergy among the Services in conduct of the training; Calls for further enhancing joint efforts to efficiently utilise resources
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May 24, 2024
Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande reviews Passing Out Parade of 146th Course of NDACOAS exhorts Cadets to further Spirit of Jointness in Service
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May 23, 2024
A new variant for FN MINIMI® Mk3 light machine gunsThe FN MINIMI® light machine gun (LMG), designed by Belgium-based FN Herstal, is a global reference in its category.
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May 23, 2024
Bachelors Degrees conferred on 205 Cadets at the 146th NDA Convocation ceremonyThe Convocation Ceremony of 146th course of National Defence Academy was held at the Habibullah Hall in NDA, Pune on May 23, 2024. A total of 205 cadets were conferred the prestigious Bachelors degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
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May 23, 2024
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan Completed Their Visit to Manila, Philippines as a Part of The Operational Deployment of the Eastern Fleet to the South China SeaIndian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Manila, Philippines as part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to South China Sea.
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May 23, 2024
ICG conducts Pollution Response Seminar & Mock Drill in West Bengal to address critical challenges of combating oil spills at seaThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organised a 'Pollution Response Seminar and Mock Drill' at the Headquarters Coast Guard District No. 8 (West Bengal) in Haldia on May 22-23, 2024.
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May 22, 2024
Lockheed Martin Elects Heather Wilson to Board of DirectorsLockheed Martin today announced its board of directors has elected Dr. Heather Wilson to the board, effective today.
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May 22, 2024
Sikorsky Flight-Tests Scalable 'Rotor Blown Wing' UAS for DARPA ProjectSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is conducting flight tests to mature the control laws and aerodynamics of a novel vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aerial system (VTOL / UAS).
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May 22, 2024
GA-ASI Awarded AI Smart Sensor ContractGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was awarded a $94,808,020 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research, development, test, and evaluation of Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Smart Sensor Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) prototype.
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May 22, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan attends Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024Ex Cyber Suraksha to further enhance collaboration & integration among military and national agencies
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May 22, 2024
Chief of the Air Staff Inaugurates First-Ever Emergency Medical Response System of IAF at CHAF BangaloreIn order to provide expert guidance and definitive care during medical emergencies of serving personnel and their families of the Indian Air Force (IAF)...
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May 21, 2024
Strength of nation's defence not only lies in its military might, but also the ability to leverage cultural heritage as source of power: Minister of State for Defence Ajay BhattAs part of 'Project Udbhav', a seminar-cum-exhibition on 'Historical Patterns of Indian Strategic Culture' was held at the National Museum in New Delhi on May 21, 2024.
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May 21, 2024
Jointness 2.0, that is developing Joint Culture in Armed Forces, is the way forward, says CDS General Anil Chauhan“Theatre Commands to lay the foundation for catapulting the Armed Forces into the next orbit of Military Preparedness and War Fighting”
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May 20, 2024
“Agniveers are not just soldiers but also leaders, innovators and defenders of the nation’s sovereignty”, says CDS General Anil ChauhanChief of Defence Staff interacts with Agniveer trainees at Maratha Regimental Centre & Airman Training School, Belagavi
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May 18, 2024
Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at Garud Regimental Training Centre Air Force Station ChandinagarTo mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces 'Garud' Commandos, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on May 18, 2024 at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar.
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May 18, 2024
Inauguration of Umeed Niketan by President Air Force Family Welfare AssociationNeeta Chaudhari, President Air Force Family Welfare Association visited Base Repair Depot Air Force Palam on 17 May 24 and inaugurated Umeed Niketan, an advanced Therapy Centre for children with special needs.
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May 17, 2024
Second India–Australia–Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) Conducted at KochiThe 2nd edition of India–Australia–Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) was conducted from May 15–17, 2024, at INS Dronacharya, Kochi, India.
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May 17, 2024
Second Edition of Lt General P.S. Bhagat Memorial Lecture Organised by Indian ArmySecond edition of “Lt General P.S. Bhagat Memorial Lecture” was organised by the Indian Army and United Services Institution of India (USI) on theme &rldquo;Armed Forces Contribution to Realise the Vision of a Rising India” at Manekshaw Centre.
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May 17, 2024
12th India-Mongolia Joint Working Group meeting to bolster bilateral defence ties held in UlaanbaatarThe 12th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Mongolia took place in Ulaanbaatar on May 16-17, 2024.
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May 16, 2024
Multi-Specialty Medical Camp: DrasIndian Army organised a Multi-Specialty Medical Camp as part of Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti, to address healthcare needs of people residing in remote border villages of Kargil District on May 16, 2024 at Dras.
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May 16, 2024
ICG apprehends fishing vessel, with five crew, off Maharashtra coast; 25 tonnes of unaccounted diesel valued at ₹27 lakh seizedIndian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended a five-man crew fishing vessel 'Jay Malhar' engaged in illegal diesel smuggling off the Maharashtra coast on May 16, 2024.
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May 16, 2024
Embraer and Brazilian Air Force collaborate on logistics and donations to Rio Grande do SulA C-390 Millennium aircraft from the Embraer flight test area landed today at the Canoas Air Base with an additional 18 tons of donations for families impacted by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, in the South of Brazil.
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May 16, 2024
GA-ASI and USMC Complete MQ-9A WTI Training with SkyTower I PodGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) teamed up to conduct flight training on the operation of the MQ-9A Block 5 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona.
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May 16, 2024
Northrop Grumman to Accelerate AI Innovation with NVIDIA SoftwareNorthrop Grumman Corporation announced today an agreement for access and use of NVIDIA AI software to accelerate development of some of the most advanced systems.
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May 14, 2024
Northrop Grumman Announces Leadership ChangesNorthrop Grumman Corporation announces that Dave Keffer, corporate vice president and chief financial officer, has announced his intent to retire, effective February 21, 2025, to spend more time with family.
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May 14, 2024
Visit of Defence Secretary to MDLMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) today celebrates the completion of 250 years, commemorating an extraordinary journey, spanning over two and a half centuries.