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October 4, 2024
Boeing Conducts First Flight of Thailand's First AH-6 Little Bird HelicopterThe first of eight Boeing AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters for the Royal Thai Army completed a successful first flight Aug. 22 at the company's Mesa, Ariz. site.
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October 3, 2024
Launch of 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Ashva (Yard 337)Third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Ashva (Yard 337) was launched by Cmde Ajay Yadav, NOIC (WB) on October 3, 2024 at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited Kolkata. This Tug is a proud flag bearer of "Make in India" initiative of Govt of India.
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October 3, 2024
Damen holds joint steel cutting and keel laying ceremony for Portuguese Navy's Multi-Purpose ShipDamen Shipyards Group held a joint steel cutting and keel laying ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania.
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October 2, 2024
INSV Tarini Sails Out for Navika Sagar Parikrama IIAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff flagged off the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition from Ocean Sailing Node, INS Mandovi, Goa on October 2, 2024.
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October 2, 2024
17th India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group Meeting held in BerlinThe 17th edition of the India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) meeting was held from October 1-2, 2024 at Berlin, Germany.
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October 2, 2024
Indian Air Force Celebrates Swachhata Diwas – Reaffirming Commitment to Cleanliness and SustainabilityThe Indian Air Force (IAF) today observed Swachhata Diwas in alignment with the nation-wide “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,” marking another significant step towards maintaining cleanliness and environmental sustainability.
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October 2, 2024
Embraer Defense & Security participates in the inaugural Korean Army International Defense Exhibition (KADEX)Embraer Defense & Security will display its portfolio of defense aircraft and solutions at the first edition of the Korean Army International Defense Exhibition (KADEX) from 2 to 6 October 2024 in Gyeryongdae, South Korea.
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October 2, 2024
Embraer strengthens its Industrial Cooperation with the Czech RepublicEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, takes a major step forward by signing an Industrial Cooperation Agreement (ICA) with the Czech Ministry of Defense (MOD).
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October 1, 2024
Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) celebrates its 24th Raising DayHeadquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) celebrated its 24th Raising Day on October 1, 2024. Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lt General J.P. Mathew laid a wreath at the National War Memorial New Delhi in remembrance of the fallen heroes, on behalf of All Ranks of the 'Purple Fraternity'.
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October 1, 2024
Military Nursing Service celebrates its 99th Raising DayThe Military Nursing Service (MNS) marked its 99th Raising Day on October 1, 2024 with solemnity and pride. Major General Ignatius Delos Flora, Addl Director General of Military Nursing Services laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, in the presence of senior MNS officers and veterans.
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October 1, 2024
Meprolight Unveils the MMX3/MMX4 - Micro Magnifiers for Assault Rifles, Providing Target Magnification of up to 4 Times for Any Red Dot SightEnhancing Precision: The MEPRO MMX3/MMX4 Provides Soldiers with Improved Long-Range Capabilities and Short-Range Precision
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October 1, 2024
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin becomes first woman to take over as DG, Armed Forces Medical ServicesSurgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, on October 1, 2024, became the first woman officer to take over as the Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). The DGAFMS is directly responsible to the Ministry of Defence for overall medical policy matters which relate to the Armed Forces.
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October 1, 2024
RTX's Pratt & Whitney opens its largest Military Engines facility in Oklahoma CityPratt & Whitney, an RTX business, celebrated the opening of its new 845,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, solidifying its position as the business's largest military engines field location.
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September 30, 2024
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh takes over as the Chief of the Air StaffAir Chief Marshal A.P. Singh took over as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) at a ceremony at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) on September 30, 2024.
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September 30, 2024
Contract Signing of Army iDEX ProjectContinuing with the commitment towards the Atmanirbhar initiative, Indian Army has signed the eighth procurement contract through Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX).
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September 30, 2024
Indian Army Conducted “Army Sports Conclave”The Indian Army hosted the much-anticipated “Army Sports Conclave” today, highlighting the role of Indian Army in India's sporting ecosystem.
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September 30, 2024
INS Talwar's Visit to Mombasa, KenyaStrengthening India's growing ties with East Africa in accordance with the Prime Minister's Vision of SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region, INS Talwar made a port call at Mombasa, Kenya, from September 22 to 25, 2024.
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September 30, 2024
Curtain Raiser: The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024 (IPRD-2024)The 2024 edition of the annual apex-level international conference of the Indian Navy – the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) – will be held in New Delhi on October 3, 4 and 5, 2024.
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September 30, 2024
India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 Commences in AuliThe 8th edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 commenced today, at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from September 30 to October 13, 2024.
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September 30, 2024
Successful SWIFT Demonstration Showcases Lockheed Martin and Altera Collaboration with OUSD (R&E), Highlighting the Future of Electronic Warfare and MicroelectronicsLockheed Martin in collaboration with Altera, an Intel Company, completed a successful flight demonstration of our 12th Generation Electronic Warfare (Gen12) transceiver utilizing Altera's Agilex™ 9 Direct RF FPGA (Multi-Chip Package, MCP-2).
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September 30, 2024
Embraer signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mexico's Aerospace Industry Federation with support from Mexico's Secretariat of Foreign AffairsAgreement aims to develop potential business opportunities and cooperation with Mexican industries and entities in the aeronautical sector
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September 30, 2024
RTX's Pratt & Whitney awarded F135 Engine Core Upgrade contractPratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has been awarded a contract valued up to $1.3 billion to continue work on the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU), which will deliver enhanced durability to the engine.
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September 27, 2024
Defence Secretary leads an Indian delegation to Kenya; Holds talks with Principal Secretary, Ministry of Defence of Kenya to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperationLays foundation stone of a new Radiology Complex at the Kenyan Naval base Mtongwe in Mombasa
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September 27, 2024
Embraer delivers the seventh C-390 Millennium to the Brazilian Air ForceEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, delivered today the seventh C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the First Squadron of the First Group (1°/1° GT) at Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro.
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September 27, 2024
Indian Ocean Rim Association SeminarThe second edition of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) seminar on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing was conducted at Naval War College, Goa on September 25, 2024.
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September 26, 2024
DRDO & INAE organise 11th Engineers Conclave in Hyderabad to discuss emerging technologies & advancements in indigenisationThe 11th Engineers Conclave, jointly organised by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) in Hyderabad, commenced on September 26, 2024.
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September 26, 2024
Delivery of LSAM 13 (YARD 81), fifth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge for INS TunirThe delivery of 'Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 13 (Yard 81)', the fifth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy...
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September 26, 2024
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff on an Official Visit to GreeceAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), is on a four day official visit to Greece from September 26 to 29, 2024.
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September 25, 2024
DRDO & IIT Delhi develop ABHED Light Weight Bullet Proof JacketsDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), along with researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets named ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat).
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September 25, 2024
Dassault Aviation has decided to create a company dedicated to its military MRO activitiesDassault Aviation has decided to create a company dedicated exclusively to maintenance, repair and overall (MRO) of its military activities.
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September 25, 2024
South African National Defense Force advances with C-390 acquisition processEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, is proud to announce the spotlight appearance of its C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition, held at Waterkloof Air Force Base, September 18-22.
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September 24, 2024
Plate Cutting Ceremony of Multi Purpose Cargo Vessel (MPV) for Navi Merchants, DenmarkMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a Navratna DPSU, commenced the production activity for the first Multipurpose Cargo Vessel (MPV) for Navi Merchants, Denmark, today.
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September 23, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally inaugurates Sainik School, JaipurIn line with the Government's vision to establish 100 new Sainik Schools pan-India in partnership mode, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally inaugurated Sainik School, Jaipur in Rajasthan on September 23, 2024.
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September 23, 2024
Minister of State for Defence Inaugurates the State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General Conference of NCCUrges State Governments to support NCC Expansion
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September 21, 2024
Scandron Wins Top Spot at HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 for High Altitude Logistics Drone ChallengeScandron Pvt. Ltd. Has won first place in the High-Altitude Logistics category at HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2, held at the Wari La Pass in UT Ladakh.
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September 21, 2024
Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh appointed as next Chief of the Air StaffThe Government has appointed Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the next Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from the afternoon of September 30, 2024.
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September 21, 2024
Indian Air Force Air Show Set to Dazzle Chennai Ahead of 92nd IAF AnniversaryTowards celebrating its 92nd anniversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to host an immaculate air show in the skies over Tamil Nadu, on October 6, 2024.
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September 20, 2024
Defence Minister flags-in first-of-its-kind Open Water Swimming Expedition to 21 Islands of Andaman & Nicobar archipelago named after Param Vir Chakra awardeesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on September 20, 2024, flagged-in, in New Delhi, a first-of-its-kind Open Water Swimming Expedition to the 21 Islands of the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago named after the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) Awardees.
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September 20, 2024
Boeing Completes First Flight of UK E-7 WedgetailBoeing has completed the first flight of the UK's E-7 Wedgetail for the Royal Air Force (RAF). A Boeing flight-test crew conducted functional checks during the first flight from Birmingham Airport, marking a significant milestone in the programme's test and evaluation phase.
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September 19, 2024
India is now seen as a preferred security partner in Indian Ocean Region; Navy playing a crucial role in promoting peace & prosperity: Defence MinisterRajnath Singh exhorts Navy to be prepared for every situation in today's volatile global scenario
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September 19, 2024
ICG inks MoU with key environmental foundations to Combat Marine Pollution & Protect BiodiversityIndian Coast Guard (ICG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 'The Habitats Trust' and 'HCL Foundation' to strengthen efforts in marine conservation on September 19, 2024, at ICG Headquarters, New Delhi.
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September 18, 2024
India's position is of a 'Vishwa Bandhu' in the global world order, says CDS General Anil Chauhan at Foreign Service Attaches Conclave in New DelhiChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has stated that India's position is of a 'Vishwa Mitra' and a 'Vishwa Bandhu' in the global world order.
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September 17, 2024
Embraer showcases the C-390 Millennium at Africa Aerospace & Defence 2024Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, will showcase its C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft at the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) expo from 18 to 22 September 2024, at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria.
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September 16, 2024
GA-ASI Displays Future of Uncrewed Airpower at AFA ASC 2024Are you ready to see the future of uncrewed air power? General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces major displays during the Air Force Association's (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 16-18, 2024.
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September 16, 2024
Embraer participates in the inaugural Bali AirshowProduct highlights include the E2 family, C-390 Millennium and Super Tucano
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September 15, 2024
Annual Day of Air Force AssociationThe Air Force Association (AFA) celebrated its 44th Annual Day today. As part of the celebrations, the President of Air Force Association, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria (Retd) laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on behalf of all IAF Veterans in the morning on September 15, 2024, to honour those Armed Forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
