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September 13, 2024
DRDO successfully conducts first phase of Developmental Field Firing Trials of Indian Light Tank 'Zorawar'Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on September 13, 2024, successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of the Indian light Tank, Zorawar, a highly versatile platform capable of deployment in high-altitude areas.
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September 12, 2024
Embraer looking at enhancing its supply chain base in IndiaA high-level delegation from Embraer is concluding a visit to India this week as it evaluates the expansion of its supply chain into the country.
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September 10, 2024
Boeing Pioneering Quantum Communications Technology with In-Space Test SatelliteBoeing today announced the scheduled 2026 launch of a satellite - dubbed Q4S - which is designed to demonstrate quantum entanglement swapping capabilities on orbit.
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September 10, 2024
Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Announce Agreement to Expand C-130J Super Hercules Opportunities in IndiaAgreement Supports India's Medium Transport Aircraft Program and New Maintenance Facility
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September 10, 2024
Simultaneous Launch of 'Malpe and Mulki', Fourth and Fifth Ships of ASW SWC (CSL) ProjectMalpe and Mulki, fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project, being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched on September 9, 2024 at CSL, Kochi.
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September 9, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Amphibious OperationsIn a landmark event, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on September 9, 2024, in New Delhi.
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September 9, 2024
Aatmanirbharta in defence: MoD signs ₹26,000 crore contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30 MKI aircraftIn a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30 MKI aircraft at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore.
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September 9, 2024
Historic Flight by Vice Chiefs of Army, Navy, and Air Force Marks Milestone in Indigenous Defence CapabilitiesIn a landmark event for India's Defence forces, the Vice Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force made history today by flying in the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
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September 9, 2024
Indian Army & Indian Air Force ink MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, in the presence of Defence Minister & Railways Minister, to enhance the skills of personnel in logistics operationsTo enhance the skills and capability building of their personnel, Indian Army and Indian Air Force signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on September 9, 2024.
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September 9, 2024
Lockheed Martin Catalyses India's Defence & Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem With Its 10th Suppliers ConferenceLockheed Martin announced today that it will host the 10th edition of its India Suppliers Conference on September 11-12, 2024 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Bengaluru.
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September 9, 2024
India-USA Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas-2024 Commences in RajasthanThe 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 commenced today, at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
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September 5, 2024
India and Saudi Arabia hold 6th meeting of Joint Committee on Defence CooperationIndia and Saudi Arabia conducted the sixth edition of Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 4, 2024.
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September 5, 2024
ICG Participates in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies MeetingIndian Coast Guard (ICG) participated in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) from September 3 to 4, 2024 at Incheon, South Korea.
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September 5, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presides over maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in LucknowDefence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the second and final day of the apex-level military leadership meeting on September 5, 2024.
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September 5, 2024
Launch of LSAM 21 (Yard 131)The launch of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 21 (Yard 131)', 7th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on September 5, 2024 at Suryadipta Project Pvt Ltd (Launch site of SPPL).
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September 5, 2024
Lockheed Martin Welcomes Egypt to the C-130J Super Hercules FleetThe Egyptian Armed Forces announced today at the Egypt International Air Show that Lockheed Martin will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the US Air Force.
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September 5, 2024
Embraer delivers the first C-390 Millennium to the Hungarian Air ForceEmbraer today delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force. The aircraft will be the first in the world equipped with a roll-on/roll-off Intensive Care Unit, being even better equipped to perform humanitarian missions and Medical Evacuation Missions.
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September 5, 2024
Boeing Offers CH-47 Chinook for Poland's Heavy Transport Helicopter NeedsBoeing is offering the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Poland. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defense systems, capabilities and services.
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September 4, 2024
Curtain Raiser for HIM-DRONE-A-THON-2 & HIMTECH-2024: Setting the Course for Demonstration of Drones in High Attitude AreasIndian Army unveiled two landmark events; 'HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2' and 'HIMTECH-2024' landmark events designed to harness military technologies for operations in high altitude areas.
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September 4, 2024
Indian Navy and South African Navy Sign Implementing Agreement to Enhance Submarine Rescue Support CooperationIn a significant milestone to develop bilateral naval cooperation, the Indian Navy and the South African Navy have signed an Implementing Agreement (IA) that ensures the safety of the South African Navy's submarine crew in times of distress or accident.
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September 4, 2024
Update on Indian Navy's Flood Relief Efforts in Andhra PradeshIn response to the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, the Indian Navy assets under Eastern Naval Command have been actively deployed to assist the State Administration and NDRF in ongoing relief efforts.
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September 4, 2024
ICGS Sujay makes port call in South Korea as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East AsiaIndian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Sujay, with an integral helicopter, made a port call at Incheon, South Korea on September 4, 2024, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East Asia.
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September 4, 2024
First Joint Commanders' Conference commences in LucknowCDS General Anil Chauhan stresses on integration across various domains for adapting to future warfare & conduct of effect based operations
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September 3, 2024
Vice Admiral Vineet Mccarty, assumes Charge as Controller Personnel ServicesVice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on September 3, 2024. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1989 and is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College, New Delhi.
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September 3, 2024
India and Kenya holds 3rd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meetingThe third edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Kenya was held in New Delhi on September 3, 2024.
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September 3, 2024
DRDO hands over production document of 30mm HEPF Shell to Director General of Naval Armament InspectionThe shell to further enhance Indian Navy's combat capability against drones
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September 2, 2024
Deutsche Aircraft, SNC celebrate significant C-146A/D328® programme milestone as fleet achieves 200,000 operational flight hoursDeutsche Aircraft and global aerospace and national security company SNC proudly commemorate a significant achievement for the C-146A, known as the “Wolfhound,” by the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
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September 2, 2024
Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance celebrates its 71st Raising DayDirectorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) celebrated its 71st Raising Day at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on August 31, 2024.
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September 2, 2024
Cabinet Committee on Security approves procurement of 240 aero-engines for IAF's Su-30 MKI aircraft from HAL worth ₹26,000 croreCabinet Committee on Security, on September 2, 2024, approved the proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore inclusive of all taxes and duties.
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September 1, 2024
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as Deputy Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force, at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), today.
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September 1, 2024
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as AOC-in-C Central Air CommandAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command on September 1, 2024.
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August 31, 2024
Naval Commanders at Kochi for Operational Level DiscussionsAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presided over Indian Navy's operational level discussions conducted at Kochi from August 27–30, 2024.
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August 31, 2024
Dr D.K. Sunil Takes Over as CMD (Additional Charge) of HALDr D.K. Sunil, Director (Engineering, Research and Development) has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director (Additional Charge) of HAL from C.B. Ananthakrishnan, effective from September 1, 2024.
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August 30, 2024
Indian Army Launches Project Naman: Sparsh-Centric Common Service Centres Established Across IndiaThe Indian Army launched the first phase of Project NAMAN, in presence of General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff along with Sunita Dwivedi, President Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA).
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August 30, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Conducts Maritime Partnership Exercise with Spanish Navy Ship AtalayaIndian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar had arrived on a two day visit at Malaga, Spain on August 25, 2024 and post departure on August 27, 2024 conducted Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya in the Mediterranean Sea.
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August 29, 2024
First indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel of ICG, 'Samudra Pratap' Launched in presence of Minister of State for Defence in GoaThe country must become fully Atmanirbhar in defence production: RRM
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August 29, 2024
12th India – South Africa Navy Staff TalksThe 12th India-South Africa Navy Staff Talks were held in New Delhi on August 27–28, 2024, further strengthening Navy-to-Navy collaboration between the two nations.
