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May 2, 2025
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari PVSM AVSM VM took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, IAF on May 2, 2025.
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May 1, 2025
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes the appointment of CISCAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi on May 1, 2025. He succeeds Lt General J.P. Mathew who superannuated on April 30, 2025.
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May 1, 2025
Lt General Pratik Sharma takes over Command of Indian Army's Northern CommandLt General Pratik Sharma assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command today.
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May 1, 2025
Major General Lisamma P.V. assumes the appointment of ADG, MNSMajor General Lisamma P.V. assumed the appointment of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service (MNS) in New Delhi on May 1, 2025. She succeeds Major General Sheena P.D. who superannuated on April 30, 2025 after serving for four decades.
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May 1, 2025
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal S.P. Dharkar retired as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on April 30, 2025, on superannuation from the Indian Air Force (IAF), after completion of 40 years of illustrious service to the nation.
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April 30, 2025
Lt General J.P. Mathew relinquishes the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff upon his superannuationLt General J.P. Mathew relinquished the appointment of the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) on April 30, 2025 upon the culmination of nearly four decades in service. On the day of his superannuation, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi and paid homage to the fallen heroes.
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April 30, 2025
Northrop Grumman's IVEWS Completes F-16 Electronic Warfare Operational AssessmentNorthrop Grumman Corporation's IVEWS (Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite) has successfully completed Operational Assessment flight testing on U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft, demonstrating its effectiveness against advanced radar-guided threats.
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April 29, 2025
Embraer showcases the KC-390 Millennium tanker at ARSAGEmbraer Defense & Security is attending the 47th edition of ARSAG (Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group) conference, which takes place from April 29 to May 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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April 29, 2025
IOS SAGAR Concludes Port Call at Port Louis, MauritiusReinforcing the enduring bond between India and Mauritius, IOS SAGAR made a significant and engaging port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from April 26 to 28, 2025, as part of its operational deployment in the Indian Ocean.
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April 29, 2025
GA-ASI Delivers MQ-9A Block 5 Extended Range UAS to USMCGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) delivered an MQ-9A Reaper® Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the US Marine Corps (USMC).
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April 28, 2025
Inter-Governmental Agreement inked with France for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for Indian NavyThe Governments of India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale Aircraft (22 Single-Seater and four Twin-Seater) for the Indian Navy.
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April 27, 2025
Closing Ceremony: India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Bilateral Exercise (DUSTLIK-VI 2025)India-Uzbekistan Joint Exercise DUSTLIK-VI 2025 culminated with a 48 hour exercise on April 27, 2025 at Southern Command Foreign Training & Military Civil Fusion Training Node, Aundh, Pune.
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April 27, 2025
IOS SAGAR in Port Louis, MauritiusIOS SAGAR arrived at Port Louis Harbour, Mauritius on April 26, 2025 on completion of Phase I of Joint EEZ surveillance with National Coast Guard (NCG) Mauritius as part of deployment to the South Western Indian Ocean.
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April 26, 2025
Indian Army's Pioneering Initiative: Advanced 3D Microscope introduced for the first time in Army Hospital (R&R) for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma SurgeryIn a first and a unique milestone for the Armed Forces, the Department of Ophthalmology in Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi has performed the minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using 3D Microscope.
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April 25, 2025
DRDO achieves significant milestone in Scramjet Engine DevelopmentConducts Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for over 1,000 seconds
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April 25, 2025
Keel Laying of Fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Yard (3040)Keel laying ceremony for Yard 3040, the fourth (ex-GRSE) Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata, on April 24, 2025.
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April 24, 2025
Northrop Grumman Begins Integration and Testing of NASA's Habitation and Logistics OutpostNorthrop Grumman Corporation and NASA marked a key milestone, enabling integration and testing to begin on the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module for Gateway: humanity's first space station in deep space and an integral part of the Artemis campaign.
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April 23, 2025
Those behind the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam will soon get a befitting reply, Govt will take all necessary steps: Defence MinisterEvery Indian is united, we can never be intimidated by such terror activities
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April 22, 2025
Over 5,000 runners take part in maiden soldierathon at Army Hospital (R&R) in a fitting tribute to brave soldiersOver 5,000 runners came together at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi on April 20, 2025 for the first edition of soldierathon 'Run for Soldiers and Run with Soldiers' - a fitting tribute to the brave heroes of the Armed Forces.
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April 21, 2025
Soldiers must excel in combat skills while being proficient in mental stability & spirituality to tackle complex challenges: Defence MinisterMoD inks MoU for better mental health of ECHS beneficiaries
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April 20, 2025
Indian Air Force Participates in Multinational Exercise Desert Flag-10 in UAEA contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise.
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April 18, 2025
INS Sunayna (IOS Sagar) Arrives in Mozambique Under Sagar Mission to Strengthen Maritime TiesINS Sunayna, currently on deployment to Africa as Indian Ocean Ship IOS SAGAR arrived at Nacala Port, Mozambique on April 17, 2025.
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April 17, 2025
India to emerge as a developed nation and number one military power in the world: Defence MinisterDefence Minister Rajnath Singh laid out a compelling vision for a self-reliant and future-ready India at a Defence Conclave in New Delhi today on April 17, 2025.
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April 17, 2025
Fugro and Damen partner to support the Royal Netherlands Navy with marine security and surveillance vesselFugro and Damen have teamed up to provide the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) with a surveillance vessel and operating crew.
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April 16, 2025
Five Armed Forces personnel get MacGregor Memorial Medal Award for outstanding contributions in military reconnaissance, exploration & adventureChief of Defence Staff graces the ceremony at USI, New Delhi
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April 16, 2025
Commemoration of Birth Anniversary Celebrations of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Padma Vibhushan, DFCOn 15 April 2025, to commemorate the 106th Birth Anniversary of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Padma Vibhushan, DFC, a bust was unveiled at Astha, Senior Citizen Home, Tughlakabad, Delhi by Air Mshl Vijay Kumar Garg, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command and Air Mshl Jagjeet Singh (Retd) Senior Vice President Air Force Association.
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April 15, 2025
Defence Secretary calls on Italian Defence Minister in Rome to further enhance bilateral defence cooperationINSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club for the final leg of her journey to Goa on April 15, 2025, at 1030 hours local time (1400 hrs IST).
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April 15, 2025
INSV Tarini Flagged Off from Cape Town for the Final Leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II ExpeditionINSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club for the final leg of her journey to Goa on April 15, 2025, at 1030 hours local time (1400 hrs IST).
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April 15, 2025
Damen Naval selects Van Halteren Technologies for Key ASWF SystemsDamen Naval has awarded Van Halteren Technologies two contracts for the Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate (ASWF) programme: the delivery of Replenishment at Sea (RAS) systems and Helicopter Transfer Systems (HTS).
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April 14, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth calls on Tanzanian Vice-President Philip Isdor Mpango and Minister of Defence & National Service Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax in Dar es SalaamMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth called on Vice-President of Tanzania Philip Isdor Mpango and Minister of Defence & National Service Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax in Dar es Salaam on April 14, 2025.
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April 11, 2025
DRDO conducts successful Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav' from Su-30 MKI aircraftDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' between April 8-10, 2025 from the Su-30 MKI aircraft.
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April 11, 2025
Culmination of first Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 concluded today in New Delhi.
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April 11, 2025
Keel Laying of Third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 3039)Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3039, the third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (ex-GRSE) was held at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata on April 11, 2025 with Sugata Ghosh Dastidar, IDAS, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) as the Chief Guest.
