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May 1, 2026
Anugraha Narayana Das takes charge as Controller General of Defence AccountsBringing over three decades of extensive experience in defence financial management and public service, Anugraha Narayana Das, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), has assumed charge...
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May 1, 2026
Ravi K Assumes Charge as CMD of HALRavi K has assumed charge as the 22nd Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) from Dr. D K Sunil, who superannuated on April 30, 2026.
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May 1, 2026
Vishvajit Sahay assumes the charge as Secretary (Defence Finance)Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed the charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence on May 1, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).
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April 30, 2026
Defence Minister holds bilateral talks with Italian Defence Minister in New DelhiIndia & Italy exchange Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan 2026-27
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April 30, 2026
Op Sindoor demonstrated a shift from old mindset of issuing diplomatic statements on terror attacks, it showcased PM Modi-led Govt’s unwavering commitment through decisive action: Defence Minister“Op Sindoor displayed India's Tri-service military prowess; We executed & halted the operation on our own terms”
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April 28, 2026
Defence Minister holds bilateral meetings with his Kyrgyz, Kazakh & Belarusian counterparts in Bishkek to further strengthen defence cooperationRajnath Singh gifts two Bhishm Aarogya Maitri Health Cube to Kyrgyzstan for HADR & SAR operations
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April 28, 2026
HTX and ST Engineering to Partner on New Space Tech Programme to Enhance Public Safety OperationsHTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) and ST Engineering announced a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MTX (Milipol TechX Summit) 2026 to establish a new space technology programme, and co-develop space-based science and technology capabilities to strengthen Singapore's public safety operations.
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April 28, 2026
Op Sindoor demonstrated India's firm resolve that terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment: Defence Minister at SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in KyrgyzstanRajnath Singh calls for a unified front to tackle terrorism, separatism & extremism by eliminating safe havens & rejecting any political exceptions
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April 28, 2026
Indian Ocean Ship Sagar Arrives at Changi Naval Base, SingaporeIndian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, INS Sunayna, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on April 26, 2026, marking her fourth port call during the ongoing IOS SAGAR deployment under the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
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April 27, 2026
INS Sudarshini Concludes Port Call at Las Palmas, Canary IslandsThe Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded a landmark three-day port call at Las Palmas, Canary Islands, on April 26, 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in its Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.
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April 27, 2026
Boeing, US Navy Achieve Successful MQ-25A Test FlightBoeing and the US Navy have successfully completed the first test flight of an operational MQ-25A Stingray™.
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April 27, 2026
GA-ASI Congratulates VMU-3 for Being Named USMC UAV Squadron of the YearGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), supplier of the MQ-9A Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for the US Marines Corps (USMC), congratulates VMU-3 for being named the USMC's UAV Squadron of the Year by the Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA).
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April 25, 2026
Inauguration of OTM Complex at PuducherryDirector General Indian Coast Guard, DG Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the state-of-the-art OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 at Puducherry on April 25, 2026.
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April 25, 2026
DRDO unveils Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked & Wheeled)The Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled), designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, were unveiled by Secretary Department of Defence (R&D) & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V. Kamat at the premises of the DRDO's laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on April 25, 2026.
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April 24, 2026
Embraer, TKMS, and the Brazilian Ministry of Defense Sign MoU to Expand the Tamandaré ProgramEmbraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Defense of Brazil and TKMS with a view to the construction of a second batch of four Tamandaré-class frigates.
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April 23, 2025
11th Joint Defence Committee meeting between India & Egypt held in CairoThe India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) held productive discussions towards enhancing bilateral defence cooperation during its 11th meeting in Cairo from April 20 to 22, 2026.
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April 22, 2026
Defence Minister & his German counterpart hold bilateral talks in Berlin to bolster strategic defence partnershipIndia and Germany ink Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap & Implementing Arrangement for Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Training
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April 22, 2026
INS Nireekshak Arrives at Colombo, Sri Lanka to Participate in IN-SLN DIVEX 2026INS Nireekshak, the Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 21, 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, a bilateral diving exercise scheduled from April 21-27, 2026.
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April 21, 2026
Defence Minister calls for enhanced India-Germany defence industrial partnerships during address to German Parliamentarians in BerlinExtends invite to German industry to co-create, co-develop & co-innovate under Atmanirbhar Bharat to deal with emerging security threats
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April 21, 2026
INS Sunayna Arrives at Jakarta Under Indian Navy's IOS Sagar Initiative, Strengthening Maritime Ties with IndonesiaIndian Navy's INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel deployed under the IOS SAGAR initiative, arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia on April 21, 2026, marking the third port call of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region.
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April 21, 2026
Atmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks ₹975 crore contracts for TRAWL Assembly for T-72/T-90 Tanks to enhance Indian Army's minefield breaching capabilityThe Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Private Limited for the procurement of TRAWL Assembly for T-72/T-90 Tanks, at an approximate cost of ₹975 crore.
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April 20, 2026
KC-390 Millennium visits 11 countries and flies more than 140 hours during global demonstration tourAfter flying more than 47,000 nautical miles, completing 54 flights, and operating across 11 countries over a period of more than 70 days, the KC-390 Millennium finished it most recently world tour, with 100% mission accomplishment in its international demonstration campaign.
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April 20, 2026
GA-ASI Selected by US Navy PMA-281 for Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief Project
CAMP Initiative To Demonstrate Advanced Mission Planning, AI Model Management, and Autonomy Workflows
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April 20, 2026
GA-ASI Completes MQ-9B 'Flight Into Known Icing' Flight TestsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has conducted a series of flight tests aimed at certifying the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI).
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April 18, 2026
Defence Minister-led IGoM takes stock of West Asia situation & India's preparednessIndia must remain prepared for de-escalation as well as any renewed escalation: Defence Minister
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April 17, 2026
Culmination of First Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2026The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' conference 2026 was conducted from April 14-17, 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi.
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April 17, 2026
Army Commanders' Conference Concludes in New DelhiThe biannual Army Commanders' Conference (ACC) which commenced on April 13, 2026, culminated on April 16, 2026.
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April 16, 2025
FN Launches FN PUREVIEW™ Aiming System for Military and Law Enforcement UsersFN is introducing the new FN PUREVIEW™ holographic micro red dot sight, a solution engineered specifically for military, law enforcement, and special operations personnel who require split-second precision in challenging environments.
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April 15, 2026
Embraer Advances Upgrade of SABER M60 Radars for the Brazilian ArmyEmbraer has completed the upgrade of two SABER M60 radars operated by the Brazilian Army to version 2.0, under an ongoing contract to renew in-service equipment.
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April 15, 2026
TKMS and Navantia Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Roadmap to Cooperation in Naval ShipbuildingAgreement envisages potential production of TKMS vessels, particularly submarines, at Navantia's shipyards in Spain.
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April 15, 2026
First Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference-2026 Commences at Nau Sena Bhawan, New DelhiThe Indian Navy Commanders' Conference 01/2026 commenced at Nau Sena Bhawan on April 14, 2026 with an inaugural address by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, to senior naval leadership, outstation Operational and Area Commanders, and Command Headquarters and Naval Headquarters staff.
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April 14, 2026
Joint Statement on GE F414 Engine Co-productionGE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have announced an agreement on technical matters related to F414 engine co-production. The joint statement from both parties reads as follows
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April 13, 2026
Secretary (Defence Production) Inaugurates LCH Production Line at HAL's New Helicopter Factory, Strengthening Self-RelianceSanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence today inaugurated Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) structure assembly line and an Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's New Helicopter Factory in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
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April 13, 2026
Navantia to provide life-cycle support for the Turkish Navy amphibious ship AnadoluNavantia and the Turkish Naval Shipyards General Directorate (TGM) formalized on 8 April, at TGM's facilities in Ankara, the signing of a framework maintenance agreement for the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu, built in Turkey from a Navantia design based on the LHD Juan Carlos I and on the ALHDs for Australia.
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April 13, 2026
GE Aerospace signs contract with Indian Air Force to help establish an In-Country Depot for F404-IN20 EnginesFacility will enhance in-country repair and overhaul infrastructure supporting sustainment and availability of F404-IN20 engine that powers the Tejas LCA aircraft fleet
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April 13, 2026
National Cadet Corps Launches Nationwide Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme for CadetsIn a major step towards empowering cadets with structured training in cyber awareness, digital hygiene and practical cyber defence skills, National Cadet Corps (NCC), in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics...
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April 10, 2026
Ran Samwad 2026 Concludes with a Collaborative Road Map to Prepare the Indian Armed Forces for Multi Domain ConflictThe two-day national seminar 'Ran Samwad' anchored around the theme “Multi-Domain Operations (MDO): An Imperative for Addressing Conventional and Irregular Threats” concluded in Air Force Training Command, Bengaluru on April 10, 2026.
