LATEST UPDATES
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March 23, 2023
Annual Bilateral Maritime Exercise Konkan 2023Konkan 2023, the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy, was held from March 20-22, 2023 off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea.
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March 22, 2023
Indian Navy to conduct the 'SAM NO VARUNAH' Coastal Car RallyThe Coastal Motor Car Expedition will cover the entire Indian Coastline From Kolkata, West Bengal (March 26, 2023) to Lakhpat, Gujarat (April 19, 2023)
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March 22, 2023
Army Rebooting Rations with MilletsWith a view to promote consumption of millets in light of UN declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets, the Indian Army has steered introduction of Millets Flour in the rations of soldiers.
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March 22, 2023
Aeronautics is expanding its operations in the Asia Pacific region: The company has signed a collaboration agreement with RV Connex for the production of Orbiter 4 in ThailandThe establishment of the new production line will enable both companies to meet the needs of their customers in the region.
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March 21, 2023
Indian Army Takes Lead in Promoting the National Green Hydrogen MissionIn line with the ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’, the Indian Army has put in motion the process for installation of a Green Hydrogen based Micro Grid Power Plant project in the forward areas along the Northern borders which are not connected by National / State Grid.
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March 21, 2023
INS Sujata visits Port Maputo, MozambiqueINS Sujata, a ship based at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, visited Port Maputo, Mozambique as a part of Overseas Deployment from March 19 to 21, 2023.
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March 21, 2023
Launch of 'Androth', Second Ship of ASW SWC (GRSE) Project on March 21, 2023 at M/s GRSE, Kolkata'Androth', the second of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project, being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy was launched on March 21, 2023 at M/s GRSE, Kolkata.
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March 21, 2023
Northrop Grumman Australia Opens State of the Art FacilityQueensland Deputy Premier Hon. Steven Miles, today officially opened Northrop Grumman Australia's newly-modernised Brisbane Maintenance and Modification Centre (BMMC), a major facility for the sustainment of the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) aviation capability.
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March 20, 2023
Keel Laying of two Multi Purpose Vessel Project on March 20, 2023 at M/s L&T Shipyard, KattupalliKeel laying ceremony of the two ships of Multi Purpose Vessel (MPV) Project (Yard 18001 – Samarthak & Yard 18002 – Utkarsh) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, on March 20, 2023.
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March 20, 2023
Northrop Grumman to Produce MESA for The US Air Force E-7Northrop Grumman Corporation will enter into production of the Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) sensor for the US Air Force E-7 aircraft.
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March 20, 2023
Boeing Delivers Powerful Satellite Platform to ViasatBoeing delivered the most powerful satellite platform the company has built to date, the 702MP+, a custom-designed spacecraft for network provider Viasat.
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March 17, 2023
Visit of Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Headquarters Maintenance Command to Air Force Station Bani CampAir Marshal Vibhas Pande, AOC-in-C, Headquarters Maintenance Command along with Ruchira Pande, President Air Force Family Welfare Association (Regional) [AFFWA(R)] visited Air Force Station Bani Camp from March 16-17, 2023.
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March 17, 2023
Final Series of Northrop Grumman-Built C-Band Satellites Successfully LaunchTwo C-band satellites built by Northrop Grumman Corporation have successfully launched, enabling its customer SES to achieve another milestone of the Federal Communications Commission's program to clear C-band spectrum...
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March 17, 2023
Boeing to Produce 184 Apaches for US Army, International CustomersBoeing will build 184 AH-64E Apaches for the US Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for Australia.
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March 16, 2023
Seminar on Emerging Disruptive and Futuristic TechnologiesIn keeping with the requirement of staying ahead of the curve in the field of military technology, Base Repair Depot (BRD), Palam organized a seminar on 'Emerging Disruptive and futuristic Technology and their Application in Military Domains' on March 16, 2023 at New Delhi.
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March 16, 2023
Visit of Algerian Navy Ship El Moutassadi to MumbaiAlgerian Navy Patrol Ship El Moutassadi visited Mumbai from March 13-16, 2023. The ship is under the command of Commandant Takia Fouad and Colonel Arabi Belhamed, Commander of the Anti-Submarine Division of the Algerian Navy and Senior Officer present onboard.
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March 16, 2023
Exercise La Perouse – 2023Indian Navy's indigenously built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri and fleet tanker, INS Jyoti participated in the third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse conducted from March 13-14, 2023.
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March 16, 2023
Exercise Sea Dragon 23A P8 aircraft of the Indian Navy arrived at Guam, USA on March 14, 2023 to participate in 'Exercise Sea Dragon 23', the third edition of the coordinated multi-lateral ASW exercise for Long Range MR ASW aircraft, conducted by the US Navy.
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March 16, 2023
Vidisco reveals its unique portable digital X-Ray system for the accurate detection of live ammunition in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), while maintaining the safety of forces in the fieldAn elite unit of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) recently successfully used the system to safely locate and neutralize Russian ammunition in the north of Israel.
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March 15, 2023
HSTPL creates history by receiving first order for its' revolutionary IMCS from Indian Armed ForcesHyper Stealth Technologies Private Limited (HSTPL), has created history by becoming the first iDEX winner to receive an order from the Indian armed forces.
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March 15, 2023
Commemoration of Birth Anniversary: General Bipin RawatOn the occasion of his 65th birth anniversary on March 16, 2023, the Indian Navy fondly remembers Late General Bipin Rawat, the first Chief of Defence Staff of Indian Armed Forces. General Rawat, a visionary leader, a scholar soldier and a military reformer, was known for his professionalism, principles, conviction and decisiveness.
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March 15, 2023
Indian Coast Guard Region (North East) organises 4th Table top exercise in Kolkata under Colombo Security Conclave to discuss maritime challenges in Indian Ocean RegionIndian Coast Guard Region (North East) is conducting the fourth edition of Table top exercise under the aegis of Colombo Security Conclave in Kolkata from March 14 to 16, 2023.
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March 15, 2023
Northrop Grumman Offers Battle Management, Command and Control Expertise for US Navy's E-XX TACAMO ProgramNorthrop Grumman Corporation is leveraging its weapons system integration and battle management leadership to compete for the U.S. Navy's E-XX TACAMO fleet of aircraft systems.
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March 15, 2023
Felicitation by Chief of the Air Staff to Outstanding Sportspersons of Indian Air ForceA ceremony was held at Air Force Station New Delhi on March 15, 2023 to felicitate meritorious sportspersons of IAF who have excelled at National and International arena.
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March 15, 2023
Kimberly Ross and Mary Winston Join Northrop Grumman Board of DirectorsNorthrop Grumman Corporation has elected Kimberly A. Ross and Mary A. Winston to its board of directors.
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March 14, 2023
Defence Minister reviews progress in construction of various infrastructure projects along northern border during a high-level meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi on March 14, 2023 to review the progress in construction of various infrastructure projects on the northern border areas.
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March 14, 2023
DRDO conducts two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System missile off Odisha coastDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 14, 2023.
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March 14, 2023
Maiden successful flight-test of DRDO's indigenous Power Take off Shaft conducted on LCA Tejas in BengaluruMaiden successful flight-test of Power Take off (PTO) Shaft was conducted on Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Tejas) Limited Series Production (LSP) - 3 aircraft in Bengaluru on March 14, 2023.
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March 14, 2023
Joint India Singapore Exercise 'Bold Kurukshetra' concludes at JodhpurThe Singapore Army and Indian Army participated in the 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral armour exercise from March 6-13, 2023 at Jodhpur Military Station, India.
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March 14, 2023
Indian Army takes lead in awarding first contract for iDEX project as per the revised procedureThe Indian Army has taken a lead in awarding the first ever procurement order of an Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) project as per the revised procedure.
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March 14, 2023
Award of President's Colour to INS DronacharyaINS Dronacharya, the Gunnery School of the Indian Navy, is being awarded the prestigious President's Colour on March 16, 2023 by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
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March 14, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries and Daronmont Technologies have signed an MOUIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an MOU with defence leader Daronmont Technologies, to deliver advanced air and missile defence capabilities within the framework of Australian MOD Tender (AIR-6502) for the purchase of defence systems and other ADF programs.
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March 14, 2023
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance selects Exail to supply a flight simulator for the E-3F AWACS aircraft operated by the French Air ForceExail, formerly ECA Group, and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have signed a major new contract for the supply of a Full Flight Simulator (FFS), designed to train crews on the E-3F AWACS...
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March 14, 2023
Northrop Grumman Enhances Design of Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar SatellitesNorthrop Grumman Corporation has refined the design of Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Polar (NGP) satellites by leveraging digital technology called Highly Immersive Virtual Environment (HIVE).
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March 13, 2023
Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) With Japanese Maritime Self Defence ForceContinuing with the conduct of Maritime Partnership Exercises (MPX) with Friendly Foreign Countries, INS Sahyadri exercised with Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ship JS Suzutsuki, an Akizuki Class Destroyer in the Arabian Sea on March 11, 2023.
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March 13, 2023
Exercise La Perouse – 2023The third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse is scheduled to be conducted in the Indian Ocean Region from March 13-14, 2023.
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March 13, 2023
Aeronautics Group launches new corporate brandingThe implementing of the new branding of the company reflects the company's extensive growth in the past three years
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March 13, 2023
Satellite 2023: Orbit to introduce the OceanTRx4 MIL and launch its Orbit Switching Matrix (OSM) for managing multiple antennas on maritime vesselsBy switching between antennas to support a stable satellite link, the OSM enables smart handling of blockage zones.
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March 12, 2023
Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French NavyIndian Navy's indigenously built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Navy (FN) ships FS Dixmude, a Mistral Class Amphibious Assault Ship and FS La Fayette, a La Fayette Class Frigate, in the Arabian Sea on March 10-11, 2023.
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March 12, 2023
Institution of Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla, MVC Memorial Trophy at Navy Children School DelhiAmeeta Mulla Wattal and Anjali Kaul, daughters of Late Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla, MVC instituted a trophy at Navy Children School (NCS) Delhi on March 11, 2023 in honour of their father.
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March 10, 2023
Australian Prime Minister Visits INS VikrantThe Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, visited INS Vikrant in Mumbai on March 9, 2023 as part of his visit to India from March 8 to 11, 2023. This is his first bilateral visit to India after he assumed charge in May 2022.
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March 10, 2023
Lockheed Martin and Tata Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding For Fighter Wing Production in IndiaPartnership underscores Lockheed Martin's commitment to enhancing India's defense sector manufacturing capabilities
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March 10, 2023
VAdm Mark Hammond, Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy Visit to IndiaVAdm Mark Hammond, Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy (CN) is on a three-day official visit to India from March 9-11, 2023. During the visit, VAdm Mark Hammond interacted with Adm R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, at New Delhi on March 10, 2023.
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March 10, 2023
MoD signs 667 crore contract for six Dornier-228 aircraft from HAL to further bolster operational capability of Indian Air ForceMinistry of Defence, on March 10, 2023, signed a contract for procurement of six Dornier-228 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of 667 crore.
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March 10, 2023
Participation of INS Trikand in International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 23 (IMX/CE-23)INS Trikand participated in Sea Phase-I of the International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) held in the Gulf from March 5-9, 2023.
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March 10, 2023
Lockheed Martin and Royal Bahraini Air Force Celebrate Bahrain's First F-16 Block 70 Aircraft in Greenville, South CarolinaBahraini, American and Lockheed Martin officials today celebrated the first F-16 Block 70 for the Royal Bahraini Air Force today at Lockheed Martin in Greenville, South Carolina.
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March 10, 2023
The Spanish Air Force Buys Another 16 PC-21s & Associated SimulatorsThe Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, decided to purchase 24 PC-21s in early 2020. The final PC-21 of this order was delivered to Spain in mid-2022.
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March 9, 2023
Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-23) Indian Navy's Largest War GameIndian Navy's major Operational level exercise TROPEX for the year 2023, conducted across the expanse of IOR over a duration of four months from November 2022 - March 2023, culminated this week in the Arabian Sea.
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March 8, 2023
IAI's Annual Financial Statements 2022 - the Best Year Since the Company's Inception44% growth in net income to approx. USD 213 million - highest since inception. Positive cash flows from operating activities of approx. USD 797 million - 445% higher than last year. Dramatic leap in order backlog to approx. USD 15.6 billion.
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March 8, 2023
Boeing, Shield AI Set to Collaborate on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy for Defense ProgramsBoeing and Shield AI have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic collaboration in the areas of autonomous capabilities and artificial intelligence on current and future defense programs.
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March 7, 2023
Defence Minister Meets American Jewish Committee delegationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met an American Jewish Committee (AJC) Delegation led by Ted Deutch in New Delhi today. The meeting was warm and cordial.
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March 7, 2023
Visit of French Navy Ships to KochiFrench Navy Ships FS Dixmude, an amphibious helicopter carrier and La Fayette, frigate are on a visit to Kochi from March 6-10, 2023 as part of circumnavigation mission, Jeanne d'Arc.
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March 7, 2023
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Contracts for procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from HAL & three Cadet Training Ships from L&T signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New DelhiMinistry of Defence, on March 7, 2023, signed contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for procurement of 70 HTT-40...
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March 7, 2023
Boeing Begins MH-139A Grey Wolf ProductionBoeing will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, following the award of a $285 million US Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment and support services.
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March 7, 2023
Lockheed Martin, Korea Aerospace Industries & Red 6 Aerospace Announce Emerging Technology PartnershipToday Lockheed Martin, Korea Aerospace Industries and Red 6 Aerospace announced a new partnership that will deliver advanced 21st Century Security capabilities across a spectrum of training and combat aircraft.
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March 7, 2023
Sikorsky Long-Range Hybrid-Electric VTOL Demonstrator to Inform Future Military and Commercial MissionsSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is producing a Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator (HEX), a fully-autonomous hybrid-electric vertical-take-off-and-landing (eVTOL) prototype.
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March 6, 2023
Defence Minister reviews operational capabilities of Indian Navy during Naval Commanders' Conference aboard INS VikrantDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy during the Naval Commanders' Conference held aboard India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on March 6, 2023.
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March 6, 2023
Indo-France Joint Military Exercise FRINJEX-2023 to Commence at ThiruvananthapuramThe maiden Joint Military Exercise FRINJEX-23 between Indian Army and French Army will be conducted at Pangode Military Station, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on March 7 and 8, 2023.
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March 6, 2023
AFSOC Selects MQ-9B SkyGuardian for UAS Family of Systems ConceptGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is proud to announce a new contract with US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) to provide three MQ-9B SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft systems to its first US customer.
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March 6, 2023
GA-ASI Continues LongShot SupportGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to continue supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) LongShot program.
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March 6, 2023
Northrop Grumman Selected to Enhance Networks for US Air ForceOpen architecture communications and networking systems help define the Department of Defense's approach to enable Joint All-Domain Command and Control
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March 6, 2023
Northrop Grumman Test Fires Stage-One Solid Rocket Motor for Sentinel MissileNorthrop Grumman Corporation conducted its first full-scale static test fire of the Sentinel stage-one solid rocket motor at the company's test facility in Promontory.
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March 6, 2023
Pratt & Whitney Awarded F135 Production Contract for Lots 15-17Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business, announced today that it has been awarded a $5.2 billion contract to support production of the 15th and 16th lots of F135 engines, with an option to award a 17th Lot, powering all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.
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March 6, 2023
GE Aerospace announces Next-Gen Rotor Analysis Diagnostic testing for civil and military rotorcraftGE Aerospace announces testing of the next generation Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System (RADS) for civil and military operators.
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March 5, 2023
Curtain Raiser - Naval Commanders' Conference 23/1The first edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference of 2023 is scheduled to commence on March 6, 2023. The conference serves as a platform for Naval Commanders to discuss important security issues at the military-strategic level as well as interact with Senior Government functionaries through an institutionalised forum.
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March 5, 2023
INS Trikand Participates in International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 23 (IMX/ CE-23)INS Trikand is participating in the International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) being held in the Gulf region from 26 February to 16 March 2023.
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March 3, 2023
Sir Ben Key, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Royal Navy visit to IndiaSir Ben Key First Sea First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Royal Navy is visiting India on a two-day official visit from March 2-3, 2023 to participate in Raisina Dialogue at Delhi.
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March 3, 2023
First Ever Privately Manufactured Indigenised Fuze of ASW Rocket Handed Over to Indian NavyIndian Navy today received a fully indigenised fuze YDB-60 for underwater Rocket RGB 60 manufactured for the first time by a private Indian industry.
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March 3, 2023
Keel Laying of Third 25T BP Tug, Yard 337 (Ashva) at M/s Titagarh Wagons Pvt Ltd, KolkataKeel for third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Yard 337 (Ashva) was laid by Capt V.S. Bawa, WPS (Kol) on March 3, 2023 at M/s Titagarh Wagons Pvt Ltd, Kolkata.
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March 3, 2023
HAL Showcases its Products at 'Advantage Andhra Pradesh 2023 Exhibition'As part of Andhra Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 being held at Visakhapatnam today and tomorrow HAL has showcased its products and services at the 'Advantage Andhra Pradesh 2023 Exhibition'.
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March 2, 2023
Delivery Celebration Ceremony for First F-16 Block 70 in Greenville, South Carolina, to be LivestreamedLockheed Martin has announced senior Bahraini, U.S. government, military and aerospace industry officials will soon celebrate the delivery of the first Royal Bahraini Air Force F-16 Block 70.
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March 2, 2023
GA-ASI Signs New Memorandum of Understanding with ConfluxIn an effort to further advance its Additive Manufacturing capability, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has established a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its longtime partner Conflux Technology.
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March 2, 2023
GA-ASI Announces Reimagined Blue Magic Belgium for 2023On May 10, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) will host the latest iteration of its "Blue Magic Belgium" event.
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March 2, 2023
Boeing, US Army Apaches Achieve 5 Million Flight HoursBoeing and the AH-64 team are observing a unique milestone as the US Army's AH-64 Apache attack helicopters have officially reached five million flight hours. The accomplishment is equivalent to flying nonstop for more than 208,333 days or 570 years and nine months.
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March 2, 2023
IAI Releases Software Defined Radio System with Innovative Network Centric Operations CapabilityIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI), through its defense electronics subsidiary, ELTA Systems, has announced the release of itsnew multi-mission ARC 840 Software Defined Radio – Network Centric Operations (SDR-NCO) system.
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March 1, 2023
Exercise Shinyuu Maitri: Indian Air Force Transport Aircraft Exercise with the Japanese Air Self Defence ForceThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF).
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March 1, 2023
Lt General M.V. Suchindra Kumar assumed the appointment of Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS)Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra Kumar has assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on March 1, 2023. The General officer has taken over the appointment from Lieutenant General B.S. Raju who has taken over the reins of Jaipur based Sapta Shakti Command today.
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March 1, 2023
Lt General B.S. Raju takes over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command of Indian ArmyLt General B.S. Raju takes over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command of Indian Army on March 1, 2023. In a solemn ceremony, Army Commander paid tribute to Brave hearts at Prerna Sthal, Jaipur Military Station & reviewed the Guard of Honour.
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March 1, 2023
Lt General N.S.R. Subramani takes over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command of the Indian ArmyLt General N.S.R. Subramani takes over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command of the Indian Army on March 1, 2023.
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March 1, 2023
Indian Navy Participation Women20@G20 at AurangabadWomen Officers of the Indian Navy and a spouse of a senior serving Naval Officer shared their experiences and association with the Indian Navy at the Women 20 inception meet under the aegis of G20 at Aurangabad on February 28, 2023.
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March 1, 2023
GA-ASI Establishes New Collaboration Agreement with Leidos in AustraliaGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Leidos have agreed to continue the successful business relationship previously held between GA-ASI and Cobham Australia.
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March 1, 2023
Embraer Secures A-29 Super Tucano Services Agreement with the Philippine Air ForceEmbraer announced today that it has signed a services agreement with the Philippine Air Force to support their fleet of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. This agreement will provide support for more than 200-part numbers of the A-29 Super Tucano.
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February 28, 2023
Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command (WNC) from Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at INS Shikra on February 28, 2023.
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February 28, 2023
Boeing Receives US Air Force E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft ContractBoeing will begin development of two new US variants of the E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft through a $1.2 billion Undefinitized Contract Action.
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February 28, 2023
Raytheon Technologies hosts supplier event with Pratt & Whitney F135 partners on Engine Core UpgradeRaytheon Technologies hosted a supplier event today on behalf of Pratt & Whitney, makers of the F135 engine, which powers the F-35 Lightning II.
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February 27, 2023
GA-ASI Selected for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force MALE RPAS ProjectGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the global leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), is pleased to be selected to support the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) RPAS Trial Operation Project.
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February 25, 2023
Indian Air Force to Participate in Exercise Cobra Warrior at Waddington in UKAn Indian Air Force contingent comprising 145 Air Warriors departed Air Force Station Jamnagar today for participating in Exercise Cobra Warrior at the Waddington Air Force Base of the Royal Air Force in United Kingdom.
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February 25, 2023
Indian Air Force to Participate in Exercise Desert Flag VIIIAn Indian Air Force contingent comprising of 110 Air Warriors has arrived at Al Dahfra airbase of United Arab Emirates for participating in Exercise Desert Flag VIII.
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February 25, 2023
National War Memorial observes its 4th anniversary; CISC & other senior Service officers lay wreath & pay homage to the fallen heroesThe National War Memorial (NWM) is observing its fourth anniversary on February 25, 2023.
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February 25, 2023
Indian Army Organises Seminar on Military JurisprudenceThe Institute of Military Law of the Indian Army organised a seminar on “Evolution & Future of Military Jurisprudence - An Indian Army Perspective” at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi on February 25, 2023.
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February 25, 2023
Indian Navy's All-Women Car Rally Flagged-in by CNSThe All-Women Car Rally, comprising women officers of the Indian Navy and members of the Navy Wellness and Welfare Association (NWWA), was Flagged-in today, February 25, 2023 by Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) and Kala Hari Kumar, President NWWA.
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February 25, 2023
Lt General R.S. Reen takes over as Director General Quality AssuranceLt General R.S. Reen took over as Director General Quality Assurance on February 24, 2023. A 1986-batch officer, Lt General Reen is an alumnus of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
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February 25, 2023
Annual Refit Conference 23 (ARC-23) and Annual Infrastructure & Indigenisation Conference 23 (AIIC-23)Indian Navy's Annual Refit Conference 23 (ARC-23) and Annual Infrastructure & Indigenisation Conference 23 (AIIC-23) conducted on 23 and 24 February 2023 at Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam.
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February 24, 2023
Launch of First MCA Barge, Yard 75 (LSAM 7) at M/s SECON, VisakhapatnamMissile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 75 (LSAM 7) was launched by RAdm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A on February 24, 2023 at Guttenedevi, launch site of M/s SECON, Visakhapatnam.
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February 24, 2023
GA-ASI Performs Cold Weather Validation Using MQ-9B SkyGuardianGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully performed Cold Weather Validation (CWV) using a company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) in late Jan./early Feb. 2023, adding to the cold weather experience of the MQ-9 family of systems.
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February 23, 2023
Defence Secretary & his Sri Lankan counterpart review bilateral ties during 7th Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi; Agree to increase the complexity of bilateral exercises7th Annual Defence Dialogue between India and Sri Lanka was held in New Delhi on February 23, 2023.
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February 23, 2023
Boeing Sets F/A-18 Production Completion Date as Defense Business Pivots to Future WorkBoeing expects to complete new-build production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft in late 2025 following delivery of the final US Navy fighters.
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February 23, 2023
Northrop Grumman's New Multifunction Sensor Designed for Rapid ProductionNorthrop Grumman Corporation has successfully moved its first Electronically-Scanned Multifunction Reconfigurable Integrated Sensor (EMRIS), a new ultra-wideband sensor, into integration and test.
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February 22, 2023
Lockheed Martin, Juniper Networks Demonstrate Mission-Aware Routing Technology for Department of Defense5G.MIL® technology demonstrates resiliency, delivers optimized information at the edge
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February 22, 2023
Maritime Security: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) and Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC)In order to further the existing cooperation in the realm of maritime safety and security, IFC-IOR signed an MoU on February 21, 2023 with Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC), Seychelles.
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February 21, 2023
Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Indonesian Air ForceLockheed Martin delivered the first of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) during a ceremony here today, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 operator.
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February 21, 2023
Keel Laying of Second Ship (BY 524, Malwan) and Third Ship (BY 525, Mangrol), at M/s CSL, Kochi, on February 21, 2023Keel laying of Second ship (BY 524, Malwan) and third ship (BY 525, Mangrol) of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) (CSL) project was presided by R Adm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A and R Adm I.B. Uthaiah, DG WDB, respectively on February 21, 2023
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February 21, 2023
Northrop Grumman to Manufacture US Marine Corps Next Generation Handheld Targeting SystemThe US Marine Corps awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation the initial production and operations contract for the Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS).
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February 20, 2023
INS Sumedha visits Abu Dhabi to participate in IDEX and NAVDEX 23Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Abu Dhabi, UAE on February 20, 2023 to participate in NAVDEX 23 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 23 (International Defence Exhibition), scheduled from February 20-24, 2023.
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February 20, 2023
Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise 'Dustlik' Commences at Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand)The 4th edition of joint military exercise 'DUSTLIK' between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army commenced today in Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand).
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February 17, 2023
Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.1 Billion Initial Contract to Provide Nation's First Sea-Based Hypersonic Strike CapabilityLockheed Martin is partnering with the US Navy to integrate hypersonic strike capability onto surface ships.
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February 16, 2023
Visit of Japanese Naval Ships to KochiJapan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships Uraga and Awaji made port call at Kochi from February 14-16, 2023. Capt Nakai Eichi, Commander, Minesweeper Division One along with Commanding Officers of JS Uraga and JS Awaji called on...
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February 16, 2023
Indo-Japan Joint Training Exercise “DHARMA GUARDIAN” to Commence at Camp Imazu in Shiga Province, JapanThe 4th edition of joint military exercise, “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN”, between India and Japan is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan from February 17 to 2 March 2023.
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February 16, 2023
Embraer Defense & Security Promotes its Portfolio at IDEX in Abu DhabiEmbraer Defense & Security will promote its portfolio of products and innovative solutions for defense and security markets at IDEX in Abu Dhabi, to be held between February 20 and 24. Embraer will be located at booth 08-B08.
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February 16, 2023
IDEX 2023: SK Group to present its latest offering in small arms solutions, optical sights and 'through-wall-imaging' systems, to the UAE market for the first timeThe Xaver™400 radar 'through-wall-imaging' system of SK Group company Camero has saved lives in the earthquake disaster in Turkey, assisting the IDF Home Front Command SAR Unit expedition in locating survivors that have been trapped in the ruins for days.
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February 16, 2023
Northrop Grumman Validates Sentinel Missile Design through Rigorous Wind Tunnel Testing CampaignNorthrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed a series of wind tunnel tests of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
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February 15, 2023
GA-ASI Partners with Divergent Technologies, Inc.General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world's leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, is partnering with Divergent Technologies, Inc.
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February 14, 2023
Camero-Tech's Xaver-400 system saves lives in the earthquake disaster in TurkeyWith the help of these systems, the IDF Home Front Command SAR Unit expedition has been able to locate survivors and rescue people who have been trapped in the ruins for days.
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February 14, 2023
IDEX 2023: Steadicopter and BIRD Aerosystems to reveal new capability for the Black Eagle 50H - a Micro Maritime Patrol Radar (µMPR) for maritime missions at long rangesThe highly-reliable unmanned hybrid helicopter provides an accurate intelligence picture of marine environments, up to a radius of 200 km.
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February 13, 2023
VISTA X-62 Advancing Autonomy and Changing the Face of Air PowerThe Lockheed Martin VISTA X-62A, a one-of-a-kind training aircraft, was flown by an artificial intelligence agent for more than 17 hours recently, representing the first time AI engaged on a tactical aircraft.
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February 13, 2023
Sikorsky Delivers Two More CH-53K® Helicopters to US Marine CorpsSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered two CH-53K helicopters to the US Marine Corps in the final quarter of 2022. These CH-53K heavy lift helicopters join the seven already in operation at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
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February 13, 2023
Northrop Grumman Connects Distributed Platforms Across DomainsMulti-platform demonstration showcased interoperability among F-35, MQ-4C Triton, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and naval ships
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February 10, 2023
Successful flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)Today, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) successfully launched three satellites into their intended orbits.
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February 10, 2023
Defence Minister calls for increased investments in Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridors to achieve 'Make in India, Make for the World' vision for shared global prosperityDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for more investment in Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) to achieve...
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February 9, 2023
Northrop Grumman-built Common Infrared Countermeasure Systems Approved by US Army for Early FieldingNorthrop Grumman Corporation's Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
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February 8, 2023
Major boost to 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence: MoD signs contract with L&T for procurement of 41 indigenous Modular Bridges, worth over 2,585 crore, for Corps of Engineers of Indian ArmyIn a major boost to indigenisation of defence equipment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', Ministry of Defence has approved the proposal for indigenous manufacture of 41 sets..
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February 8, 2023
Emirates Defense Technology (EDT), a leading UAE integrator, joins forces with Steadicopter to supply Rotary Unmanned Aerial SystemsThe two companies will join forces and offer, a lightweight unmanned robotic helicopter that meets various challenges faced by HLS, military forces and law enforcement agencies.
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February 7, 2023
US Embassy in India Visits Indian Navy Station Operating Leased MQ-9The Indian Navy has been operating General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) manufactured MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) under lease for over two years.
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February 7, 2023
FN Herstal ballistic calculators deployed by the French ArmySpecialized in the creation of innovative solutions based on small arms, the Belgian company FN Herstal is pleased to announce a first major order of FN Elity® ballistic calculators, manufactured in Europe (ITAR-free) and for use by French snipers and designated marksmen.
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February 6, 2023
Prime Minister Hails HAL's Tumakuru Factory, Unveils Light Utility HelicopterThe Prime Minister, Narendra Modi dedicated HAL's New Helicopter Factory to the nation at a function at Gubbi (Tumakuru) today.
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February 6, 2023
Maiden landing of LCA Navy and MiG-29K fighter aircraft onboard INS VikrantINS Vikrant is the first indigenous Aircraft Carrier and the most complex warship ever built by our country.
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February 3, 2023
Lt General Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), Commander Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) arrives on three day visit to IndiaLt General Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of Royal Cambodian Army along with a delegation is visiting India from February 2 to 4, 2023.
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February 2, 2023
Assumption of Additional Charge of Chairman & Managing Director, MDLSanjeev Singhal, with effect from February 1, 2023 has been entrusted with additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a premier Shipbuilding Yard of India.
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February 2, 2023
GA-ASI Selected to Build OBSS for AFRLGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. will manufacture and perform demonstration flights of the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) unmanned Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) aircraft.
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February 2, 2023
GA-ASI Flight Tests LEO SATCOM on MQ-9AOn December 22, 2022, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and the Air National Guard (ANG), with joint support from the US Marine Corps (USMC) and US Air Force (USAF), flight tested an MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) equipped with a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications (SATCOM) Command and Control system.
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February 1, 2023
Air Marshal A.P. Singh Assumes Appointment of Vice Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal A.P. Singh took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on February 1, 2023. On the occasion of taking over of the office of VCAS, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial to honour those Armed Forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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February 1, 2023
Rear Admiral IB Uthaiah takes over as Director General, Warship Design BureauRear Admiral IB Uthaiah, took over as the Director General, Warship Design Bureau, New Delhi, from Rear Admiral Bimal Kumar on February 1, 2023.
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February 1, 2023
Boeing to Retain ICBM Guidance Systems Work into Late 2030sBoeing has been selected by the US Air Force as the prime contractor for the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) guidance subsystems support. The contract is worth up to $1.6 billion over 16 years, will be primarily performed in Ogden, Utah, and Heath, Ohio, and is expected to support a significant amount...
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February 1, 2023
GA-ASI Selected by DARPA to Support Liberty Lifter ProgramGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) was awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the development of an aircraft capable of sustained seaborne strategic and tactical lift.
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January 31, 2023
GA-ASI's Eaglet Takes Its First FlightGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a new survivable Air-Launched Effect (ALE) for the first time as part of a flight demonstration based out of the Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, on December 8, 2022.
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January 31, 2023
Northrop Grumman's Doug Hurley Receives Congressional Space Medal of HonorNorthrop Grumman Corporation executive Doug Hurley, former NASA astronaut and Colonel in the United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor by Vice President Kamala Harris for his significant...
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January 30, 2023
DARPA, AFRL, Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne Team's Second Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept Launched from B-52 Accomplishes All Test ObjectivesDARPA's Latest HAWC Flight Test Demonstrates Mature, Affordable Hypersonic Systems Design and Manufacturing Techniques
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January 30, 2023
Embraer appoints Andreza Alberto as Vice President of People, ESG and CommunicationEmbraer announced today that Andreza de Souza Alberto, current director of operations at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto (SP) unit, will be the new vice president of People, ESG and Corporate Communications.
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January 30, 2023
Boeing Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract for 15 KC-46A TankersThe U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.3 billion contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, expanding its fleet of the world's most advanced multi-mission aerial refueler.
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January 30, 2023
Northrop Grumman Elects Stephen O'Bryan Corporate Vice President and Global Business Development Officer; David Perry to RetireNorthrop Grumman Corporation announces that its board of directors has elected Stephen O'Bryan corporate vice president and Global Business Development Officer, effective February 6.
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January 28, 2023
Startup20 Inception Meet – NIIO ShowcaseThe Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) showcased medical innovations undertaken by Indian Naval officers during the inception meeting of the Startup20 Engagement Group under India's G20 presidency.
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January 26, 2023
IAF's Joint Air Defence Exercise with Japan, 'Veer Guardian 2023' ConcludesThe inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian 2023' between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) concluded in Japan, on January 26, 2023.
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January 26, 2023
Boeing Awarded US Army Contract for Next Generation Diagnostic ToolThe US Army has selected Boeing to produce additional Next Generation Automated Test System (NGATS) units with a contract award worth up to $92 million over three years.
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January 25, 2023
Distinguished Service and Gallantry Awards to Indian Navy Personnel on Republic Day - 2023The President has approved awards to Indian Naval personnel on the eve of Republic day celebrations with distinguished service and gallantry awards on the occasion January 26, 2023.
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January 24, 2023
Lockheed Martin Announces Successful First Flight of F-16 Block 70 AircraftLockheed Martin today announced the successful first flight of the F-16 Block 70 at its Greenville, South Carolina site.
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January 24, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews Aero India 2023 preparations during apex committee meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparations of the forthcoming Aero India during the apex committee meeting held in New Delhi on January 24, 2023.
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January 24, 2023
Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-23) Indian Navy's Largest War GameThe 2023 edition of Indian Navy's major maritime exercise TROPEX, is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region.
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January 24, 2023
Orbit Communications Systems and a leading integrator in South East Asia have been awarded a multi-million contract to supply OceanTRx 7MIL satellite communication systems to a navy in the regionPrior to the signing of the contract, the two companies entered into a teaming agreement
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January 23, 2023
DRDO's Fuel Cell-based Air Independent Propulsion system to soon be fitted onboard INS Kalvari, significantly enhancing its submerged enduranceDRDO & Naval Group France sign agreement to safely integrate the indigenous system in Kalvari-class submarines.
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January 23, 2023
Tri-services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 ConcludesThe biennial Tri-Services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 was conducted at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh from January 17-22, 2023. AMPHEX is aimed at joint training of elements of all three services in various facets of amphibious operations to enhance interoperability and synergy.
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January 23, 2023
Commissioning of INS Vagir, the fifth Kalvari-class submarine entirely made in India based on Scorpene® designOn 23 January 2023, INS Vagir, the fifth P75 Kalvari-class submarines, was commissioned within the Indian Navy in presence of the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar and several other senior dignitaries.
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January 21, 2023
Indian Coast Guard conducts one-week Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre operations and Search & Rescue course in Mumbai for officers & sailors of six friendly countriesIndian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a one-week Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) operations & Search and Rescue (SAR) course in Mumbai between January 16-21, 2023.
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January 20, 2023
Sikorsky Delivers 5,000th “Hawk,” Highlights Versatility and Future of Iconic HelicopterSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today delivered its 5,000th "Hawk" variant helicopter, a U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk. The iconic aircraft will continue to support medium-lift requirements for the U.S. military and international operators for decades into the future.
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January 20, 2023
Inaugural Edition of Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone - I Commences in RajasthanThe first ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army named “Exercise Cyclone-I” is in progress at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan since January 14, 2023.
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January 19, 2023
DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contractDE&S has awarded a £1.6 billion contract to Team Resolute to manufacture the vessels providing munitions, stores and provisions to the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers, destroyers and frigates.
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January 19, 2023
Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers first fuselage for Indian Army AH-64 ApacheTata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad.
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January 19, 2023
GRSE goes Green - Lays keel for first ever zero-emission Ferry to ply on the HooghlyThe keel of the first New Generation Electric Ferry for the Government of West Bengal was laid by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd in Kolkata on January 19, 2023.
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January 19, 2023
Raytheon Technologies Expands Bengaluru Operations with Opening of Pratt & Whitney India Engineering CenterPratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business, today officially opened the doors to its new India Engineering Center* (IEC) in Bengaluru.
