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July 31, 2026
Chief of the Army Staff Launches Indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade DieselGeneral Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi.
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July 31, 2026
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja appointed as DGAFMS w.e.f. August 31, 2026Government has appointed Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, SM, VSM & Bar, presently serving as the Director General Medical Services (Air), as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) with effect from the afternoon of August 31, 2026.
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July 30, 2026
Defence Minister felicitates crew of IASV Triveni for completing first-ever all-women Tri-services circumnavigation sailing expeditionSamudra Pradakshina is proof of Tri-service jointness & Nari Shakti, it will inspire every Indian: Rajnath Singh
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July 28, 2021
Defence Minister unveils landmark policy reforms for ICG personnel & their familiesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled two significant policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) aimed at promoting gender parity in the induction & service conditions of officers, and streamlining...
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July 27, 2021
Bell Awarded Contract for SPINE Upgrades to H-1 FleetBell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced an estimated $300 million, firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive, and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Department of Navy.
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July 26, 2026
Op Sindoor is proof of India's capability to respond decisively to Pakistan's every misadventure: Defence Minister in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas“Any talks with Pakistan would focus solely on PoK, an integral part of India”
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July 26, 2026
Lokayan 26 – Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini Departs Boston, USAINS Sudarshini, the sail training ship of the Indian Navy, departed Boston, USA on July 25, 2026, as part of ongoing Lokayan 26.
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July 25, 2026
Indian Defence Forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge, says Defence Minister on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026"Even as the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to employ nefarious tactics such as proxy wars & infiltration, the Indian Defence Forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 25, 2026.
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July 25, 2026
Indian Coast Guard Rescues 170 Persons in Extensive Flood Relief Operations Across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South GujaratIndian Coast Guard, working in close coordination with the civil administration, rescued 170 stranded persons in the flood-hit areas of Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat...
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July 23, 2026
DRDO conducts successful maiden flight-test of 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on July 23, 2026.
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July 23, 2026
Successful development of first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust classThe first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust class, designed by DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), has been successfully developed.
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July 23, 2026
GA-ASI, Thales, Octave and dotOcean Sign MOU as Part of Belgium-Based Industrial Cooperation InitiativeAt the Farnborough International Airshow on July 22, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), Thales Belgium, Octave Intelligence...
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July 22, 2026
Defence Minister flags-in first-ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expeditionNine women officers return home after a successful 314-day voyage covering nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans
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July 22, 2026
DRDO inks two major contracts with Industry partners as part of AEW&C MK-II programmeIn a significant boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS), DRDO has signed a contract with AI Engineering Services Limited...
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July 22, 2026
Lockheed Martin and Leonardo sign agreement to pursue strenghtening MRO services for the C-130J Super Hercules airlifters across Europe and MENA regionockheed Martin and Leonardo signed an agreement related to increased potential future maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the fleet of C-130J Super Hercules airlifters across Europe, the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA).
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July 22, 2026
CAE and Leonardo expand collaboration to advance M-346 training and develop next-generation integrated training capabilitiesCAE and Leonardo today announced a collaboration agreement that leverages their long-standing partnership on the M-346 Integrated Training System (ITS).
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July 22, 2026
The Airbus U030 Flexrotor starts operations with the European Maritime Safety AgencyAirbus Helicopters' tactical uncrewed aerial system U030 Flexrotor has officially started maritime surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea on behalf of the European Maritime Security Agency (EMSA).
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July 22, 2026
Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle Launches, Ushering in a New Era of In Space ServicingFirst-of-its-kind satellite servicing vehicle and three life extension "jetpack" spacecraft enhance resilience and sustainment of assets in space
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July 21, 2026
Leonardo and Baykar's LBA Systems JV achieves full operational readinessAt the Farnborough International Airshow, Leonardo and Baykar announced the full operational readiness of their LBA Systems Joint Venture (JV), with the regulatory authorizations now in place and the new company's Lead appointed, thus completing the establishment of a new player in uncrewed technologies.
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July 21, 2026
Leonardo, PT ESystem Solutions and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia sign M-346 F aircraft procurement contract to meet Indonesian Air Force training and combat requirementsLeonardo and PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia today announced the signing of a contract to provide the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Republic...
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July 21, 2026
Leonardo, PT ESystem Solutions and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia sign Letter of Intent for AW149 helicopters to meet naval rotorcraft requirementsLeonardo, PT ESystem Solutions and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia (MoD) today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the supply and support of naval helicopters for the Indonesian Navy.
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July 21, 2026
Bombardier Defense Announces 10-Year Services Support Agreement with Swedish Armed Forces for Fleet Modernization InitiativeThe Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has signed a comprehensive 10-year Services Support Agreement (SSA) on behalf of the Swedish...
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July 21, 2026
GA-ASI and MBDA Commit To Weapons CollaborationGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and MBDA have announced a commitment to integrate the European missile-maker's SPEAR precision strike weapons onto new aircraft built by the American uncrewed aircraft manufacturer.
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July 21, 2026
Embraer and Anduril sign MoU to expand C-390 capabilities with palletized Barracuda-500MEmbraer, a global aerospace company, and Anduril, a U.S.-based defense technology company, today announced at the Farnborough Airshow the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue the integration of Anduril's pallet-launched Barracuda-500M (B-500M) stand-off cruise missile into the C-390 Millennium.
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July 20, 2026
GA-ASI and KONGSBERG Advance JSM Integration for MQ-9BGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and KONGSBERG Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) completed the System Requirements Review (SRR) and Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the integration of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) weapon system onto MQ-9B.
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July 20, 2026
GA-ASI Completes Qualification Testing for UK Protector WeaponsConcludes 6-year US and UK Governmental and Industry Collaboration
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July 20, 2026
GA-ASI Highlights CCA Leadership at FarnboroughCompany Showcases Full-Scale CCA Model as It Begins Full-Scale Production
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July 19, 2026
Indian Air Force Ex Pitch Black 2026 at Darwin, AustraliaThe Indian Air Force (IAF) starts Ex Pitch Black 2026 tomorrow at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin. Scheduled from July 20, 2026 to August 7, 2026, Exercise Pitch Black is the RAAF's premier biennial multinational air combat exercise.
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July 16, 2026
Embraer Delivers First C-390 Millennium to Czech Air Force Just 20 Months After Contract SigningThe delivery of this North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standard aircraft marks the beginning of a new era for the Czech Armed Forces
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July 16, 2026
Jean-Brice Dumont appointed CEO of MBDAJean-Brice Dumont appointed CEO of MBDA from November 1, 2026, succeeding Eric Béranger.
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July 14, 2026
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Defence Minister flags-off motorcycle expedition from National War Memorial to Kargil War MemorialOver next 13 days, 28 riders to cover 1,900 kms to honour the courage, resolve & supreme sacrifice of Indian bravehearts
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July 14, 2026
Minister of State for Defence reviews functioning of Canteen Services Department at 80th BOCCS meeting in RanchiFocus on enhancing the quality of services extended to serving & retired defence personnel and their dependents
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July 13, 2026
Defence Secretary and Japanese Vice Minister of Defence for International Affairs co-chair 8th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue in TokyoReiterate commitment to promoting a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific region
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July 9, 2026
Lokayan 26 — INS Sudarshini Concludes Port Call at New York, USAIndian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini concluded her port call at New York, USA, on July 8, 2026, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition.
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July 8, 2026
DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided RocketDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on July 8, 2026.
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July 7, 2026
India & Rwanda agree to expand bilateral defence partnership during 2nd JDCC meeting in New DelhiThe second Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Rwanda took place in New Delhi on July 6 & 7, 2026.
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July 2, 2026
Navantia lays the keel of the eighth corvette for Saudi Arabia at the San Fernando shipyardThe C/577 vessel, named HMS ALULA, confirms the strong pace of programme execution
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July 1, 2026
India & Malaysia review entire spectrum of bilateral military cooperation during 12th Sub Committee Meeting in New DelhiReaffirm shared commitment to peace, security & freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific
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July 1, 2026
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as CISCAir Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) on July 1, 2026.
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July 1, 2026
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit PVSM AVSM VM VSM took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force on July 1, 2026.
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July 1, 2026
Lt General Sandeep Jain Assumes Appointment of Vice Chief of the Army StaffLt General Sandeep Jain, AVSM, SM today assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS). An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, he was commissioned into the MAHAR Regiment in June 1988.
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July 1, 2026
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Assumes Command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air CommandAir Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, assumed command of Southern Air Command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief on July 1, 2026.
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July 1, 2026
Air Marshal P.V. Shivanand taking over Command of South Western Air CommandAir Marshal P.V. Shivanand AVSM VM, assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command on July 1, 2026.
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July 1, 2026
Lt General Mohit Malhotra, Assumes Command of Jaipur Based South Western CommandLt General Mohit Malhotra, AVSM, SM has assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the South Western Command.
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July 1, 2026
Lt General Rajesh Pushkar Assumes Command of Southern CommandLt General Rajesh Pushkar AVSM, VSM assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command on July 1, 2026. He succeeds Lt General Sandeep Jain, AVSM, SM who has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
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June 30, 2026
General Dhiraj Seth takes over as the Chief of the Army StaffGeneral Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, took over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, who superannuated after more than four decades of distinguished service to the nation on June 30, 2026.
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June 29, 2026
Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO 2026: Defence Minister unveils major reform to enhance efficiency, accountability & timely execution of strategic R&D projectsRevised framework will accelerate delivery of critical systems and foster stronger collaboration with industry & academia, says Defence Minister
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June 27, 2026
ICGS Akshay Commissioned into Bharatiya Tatrakshak FleetBharatiya Tatrakshak marked another milestone in its force modernisation with the commissioning of ICGS Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), at Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa, on June 27, 2026.
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June 25, 2026
IAF gets Final Operational Clearance of indigenous Airborne Early Warning & Control system 'Netra'Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the handing over of the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) certificate of the Indigenous 'Netra' Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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June 25, 2026
Keel-laying ceremony of MDL's Next-Gen OPV for ICG held in MumbaiThe keel-laying ceremony of fourth of the six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), being built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), took place in Mumbai, Maharashtra on June 25, 2026.
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June 23, 2026
Minister of State for Defence Chaired the 15th Defence Information Technology Consultative Committee Meeting in New DelhiMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth chaired the 15th meeting of Defence Information Technology Consultative Committee (DITCC) conducted by Headquarter Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) on June 23, 2026 in New Delhi.
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June 23, 2026
Embraer and OGMA conclude first C-390 Millennium maintenance for the Hungarian Air ForceEmbraer and OGMA have successfully completed the first scheduled 24- month maintenance of a C-390 Millennium aircraft operated by the Hungarian Air Force.
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June 21, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissions Indian Navy's frontline platforms — INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak & INS Agray – in KolkataThe state-of-the-art platforms to significantly enhance operational capabilities, maritime security against geopolitical threats & domain awareness
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June 21, 2026
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash Arrives at Port Louis, MauritiusIndian Naval Ship Tarkash, stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on June 20, 2026 during her ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
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June 20, 2026
Technological agility, strategic foresight & institutional innovation must for robust preparedness in today's uncertain world order: Defence Minister“Atmanirbharta is key to ensure national security on own terms”
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June 19, 2026
Jharkhand's Largest-Ever Mega Eye Surgical Camp Concludes Under Operation DRISHTIA specialised ophthalmic team from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force has successfully conducted the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI at Military Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi between June 15-19, 2026.
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June 19, 2026
Indian Navy Set to Commission Three Indigenous Naval Platforms in KolkataThe Indian Navy is scheduled to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms - Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray – in Kolkata on June 21, 2026.
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June 19, 2026
Atmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks ₹425 crore contract for 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators for Indian NavyThe Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune for the acquisition of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators, with minimum 60 per cent indigenous content, for the Indian Navy at a total cost of around ₹425 crore.
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June 19, 2026
India must take control of security-related necessities to remain future-ready, says Defence Minister after Bhoomi Pujan for 10,000-Tonnes Aluminium Extrusion Press at YIL, Nagpur“Nation poised to achieve ₹3 lakh crore defence production & ₹50,000 crore defence exports targets ahead of schedule”
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June 18, 2026
Navantia launches the sixth corvette for Saudi Arabia in San FernandoThe Navantia shipyard in San Fernando launched this afternoon the sixth corvette built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), named HMS ALMADINAH.
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June 18, 2026
Indian Army Contingent Set to Depart for Multilateral Military Exercise Khaan QuestThe Indian Army contingent is set to depart today to participate in the multilateral joint military exercise - Exercise KHAAN QUEST.
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June 18, 2026
ICG bolsters operational effectiveness with induction of indigenous Air Cushion VehicleThe first of the six indigenous Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs), being constructed by Chowgule & Company Private Limited for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was inducted into service in Goa on June 18, 2026.
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June 18, 2026
SMPP Partners with KNDS to Manufacture Advanced Loitering Munitions in IndiaTeaming agreement combines technology transfer and indigenous manufacturing to support India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and meet emerging operational requirements of the Armed Forces
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June 17, 2026
Defence production soars to a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in Financial Year 2025-26India's annual defence production has surged to an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26.
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June 17, 2026
India & Thailand agree to deepen collaboration in manufacturing, research, innovation & capability development during 10th Defence Dialogue in BangkokReaffirm commitment to peace, stability & prosperity in Indo-Pacific
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June 16, 2026
Navantia begins testing the AIP propulsion system on submarine S83Navantia, at its Cartagena shipyard, has begun testing of the Air Independent Propulsion system (AIP) already incorporated into the section of submarine S-83 'Cosme García', the third unit in the S80 series.
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June 15, 2026
DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 15, 2026.
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June 13, 2026
DRDO demonstrates the nation's next-gen defence capabilitiesDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated multiple crucial technologies bolstering the nation's defence capabilities against different types of enemy threats.
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June 13, 2026
Lt General Dhiraj Seth appointed as Chief of the Army Staff w.e.f. June 30, 2026The Government has appointed Lt General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2026.
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June 12, 2026
Defence Minister inaugurates an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL, HyderabadExceptional performance of indigenous missile systems during Op Sindoor is testimony to the growing strength of our defence R&D ecosystem: Rajnath Singh
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June 11, 2026
Indian Navy Safely Recovers Unexploded Missile Warhead from Merchant Tanker Off KochiThe Indian Navy successfully completed a complex operation involving the recovery of an unexploded missile warhead from the crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life.
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June 11, 2026
SMPP Completes Delivery of 106 Jet Based Kamikaze Drones to Indian Army, Strengthening Indigenous Deep-Strike Capabilities100 Operational Drones and 6 Training Systems Delivered to the Indian Army
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June 11, 2026
Honeywell delivers first TPE331-12B engine for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited HTT-40 trainer aircraftDelivery supports Indian Air Force pilot training and expands local manufacturing and sustainment capabilities
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June 9, 2026
BAE Systems appoints Tony Walton as Managing Director for IndiaGlobal defence, aerospace and security company, BAE Systems, announces that Tony Walton, has commenced as Managing Director for India, based in New Delhi.
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June 9, 2026
Defence Minister approves first large-scale solar power project on defence land at Sitapur, UPFirst-of-its-kind renewable energy project on defence land to serve as a benchmark for future solar & energy storage initiatives
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June 9, 2026
Accelerating Technology: New GaN Chip for Department of War Delivers on Performance in Record TimeNorthrop Grumman's leadership in the Microelectronics Commons program led to production of a breakthrough GaN chip that sets the pace for defense and commercial markets
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June 9, 2026
ICEYE leads a new era of sovereign intelligence from space with €1B funding roundGlobal group of investors, led by General Atlantic, values company at over €10B
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June 8, 2026
SCD Expands Advanced IR Detector Portfolio for Growing Guided Weapons and Loitering Munition MarketsThermal detectors enhance precision and lethality for high speed, autonomous loitering and guided munitions amid growing global demand
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June 8, 2026
SIG SAUER Advanced Defense Systems to .Powered-AI .Showcase Combat Proven Lightweight RCWS Family at Eurosatory 2026SIG SAUER Advanced Defense Systems will showcase its lightweight Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) Family at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting how compact, AI-powered remote firepower is evolving to support distributed, multi-domain operations across manned and unmanned platforms.
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June 5, 2026
Prime Minister visits L&T complex at Hazira, GujaratPrime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) complex at Hazira, Gujarat, where he witnessed pioneering innovations being developed by the company across various sectors.
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June 5, 2026
World Environment Day: Defence Minister calls for a greener, cleaner & more resilient future as he plants a sapling at Lucknow CantonmentHealthy environment is the foundation of sustainable development, national well-being & prosperity: Defence Minister
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June 4, 2026
India & Zimbabwe reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation during inaugural JDC meetingThe inaugural meeting of India-Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee (JDC) took place in New Delhi on June 4, 2026.
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June 4, 2026
Defence Minister approves two-fold increase in financial ceiling for Field Commanders to strengthen operational efficiencyEnhanced financial delegation to support procurement exceeding ₹1.25 lakh crore through revenue route
