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May 18, 2024
Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at Garud Regimental Training Centre Air Force Station ChandinagarTo mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces 'Garud' Commandos, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on May 18, 2024 at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar.
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May 18, 2024
Inauguration of Umeed Niketan by President Air Force Family Welfare AssociationNeeta Chaudhari, President Air Force Family Welfare Association visited Base Repair Depot Air Force Palam on 17 May 24 and inaugurated Umeed Niketan, an advanced Therapy Centre for children with special needs.
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May 17, 2024
Second India–Australia–Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) Conducted at KochiThe 2nd edition of India–Australia–Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) was conducted from May 15–17, 2024, at INS Dronacharya, Kochi, India.
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May 17, 2024
Second Edition of Lt General P.S. Bhagat Memorial Lecture Organised by Indian ArmySecond edition of “Lt General P.S. Bhagat Memorial Lecture” was organised by the Indian Army and United Services Institution of India (USI) on theme &rldquo;Armed Forces Contribution to Realise the Vision of a Rising India” at Manekshaw Centre.
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May 17, 2024
12th India-Mongolia Joint Working Group meeting to bolster bilateral defence ties held in UlaanbaatarThe 12th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Mongolia took place in Ulaanbaatar on May 16-17, 2024.
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May 16, 2024
Multi-Specialty Medical Camp: DrasIndian Army organised a Multi-Specialty Medical Camp as part of Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti, to address healthcare needs of people residing in remote border villages of Kargil District on May 16, 2024 at Dras.
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May 16, 2024
ICG apprehends fishing vessel, with five crew, off Maharashtra coast; 25 tonnes of unaccounted diesel valued at ₹27 lakh seizedIndian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended a five-man crew fishing vessel 'Jay Malhar' engaged in illegal diesel smuggling off the Maharashtra coast on May 16, 2024.
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May 16, 2024
Embraer and Brazilian Air Force collaborate on logistics and donations to Rio Grande do SulA C-390 Millennium aircraft from the Embraer flight test area landed today at the Canoas Air Base with an additional 18 tons of donations for families impacted by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, in the South of Brazil.
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May 16, 2024
GA-ASI and USMC Complete MQ-9A WTI Training with SkyTower I PodGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) teamed up to conduct flight training on the operation of the MQ-9A Block 5 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona.
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May 16, 2024
Northrop Grumman to Accelerate AI Innovation with NVIDIA SoftwareNorthrop Grumman Corporation announced today an agreement for access and use of NVIDIA AI software to accelerate development of some of the most advanced systems.
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May 14, 2024
Northrop Grumman Announces Leadership ChangesNorthrop Grumman Corporation announces that Dave Keffer, corporate vice president and chief financial officer, has announced his intent to retire, effective February 21, 2025, to spend more time with family.
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May 14, 2024
Visit of Defence Secretary to MDLMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) today celebrates the completion of 250 years, commemorating an extraordinary journey, spanning over two and a half centuries.
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May 13, 2024
India-France Joint Military Exercise Shakti Commences in MeghalayaThe 7th edition of India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced today, at Umroi, in a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya.
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May 13, 2024
ICG apprehends fishing vessel with four crew off the Mumbai coast; 30,000 litres of illicit diesel & ₹1.75 lakh cash seizedIndian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended a fishing vessel Aai Tuljai, with four crew members onboard, about 27 nautical miles southwest of Mumbai on May 12, 2024.
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May 12, 2024
Sea Training of 106 Integrated Officer Trainees Course (IOTC) Onboard First Training Squadron (1TS)On completion of rigorous sea training, a Valedictory Dinner for the 106 Integrated Officer Trainees Course (IOTC) was held onboard First Training Squadron (1TS) on May 9, 2024.
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May 12, 2024
Visit of Indian Naval Ships to Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaTwo Indian Naval ships Delhi and Shakti under the command of Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia as part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment.
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May 12, 2024
Visit to Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam by Indian Naval Ship KiltanINS Kiltan arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam on May 12, 2024 and received a warm welcome by Vietnam People's Navy and Indian Embassy.
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May 11, 2024
Technology is driving the Revolution in Military Affairs: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil ChauhanChief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has stated that technology is driving the Revolution in Military Affairs, underscoring the need for amalgamation of present technologies and investment in future emerging technologies.
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May 11, 2024
Military Nursing Service celebrates International Nurses Day, 2024International Nurses Day 2024 was celebrated on May 11, 2024 at Ayurvigyan Auditorium, Army Hospital (R&R). Major General Kanwarjit Singh, Offg Commandant Army Hospital (R&R) attended the occasion as the Chief Guest.
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May 10, 2024
The two-day Parivartan Chintan II for jointness & integration of Armed Forces concludes in New DelhiCDS General Anil Chauhan stresses on the need for expediting the jointness process to create Multi Domain Response capable Indian Armed Forces
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May 10, 2024
Keel Laying of 8th ASW SWC (ex-GRSE) at GRSE KolkataKeel laying ceremony of the 8th ASW SWC (ex-GRSE) was held at GRSE, Kolkata on May 10, 2024. The ceremony was presided by Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition in presence of Cmde P.R. Hari (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other Senior Officials from Indian Navy and GRSE.
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May 10, 2024
Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Assumes Charge as the Chief of Personnel of Indian NavyVice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, AVSM, NM assumes charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy, on May 10, 2024. He was commissioned in the Indian Navy on January 1, 1989.
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May 10, 2024
ICG signs MoU with private sector for manufacturing & supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium for construction of shipsIndian Coast Guard (ICG) and Hindalco Industries, on May 9, 2024, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi for the manufacturing and supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium to Indian public and private shipyards for the construction of ships.
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May 9, 2024
DRDO organises two-day National Symposium & Industry Meet on 'Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure Development' in New DelhiA National Symposium and Industry Meet on 'Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure Development', organised by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was inaugurated by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane in New Delhi on May 9, 2024.
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May 9, 2024
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan completed their visit to Singapore, as a part of the Operational Deployment of the Eastern Fleet to the South China SeaIndian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Singapore from May 6-9, 2024, aimed at undertaking bilateral engagements and discussing areas of mutual...
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May 9, 2024
GA-ASI Developing New ABAD Pod for Battlefield Awareness and DefenseGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to develop a new Airborne Battlespace Awareness and Defense (ABAD) capability.
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May 8, 2024
AWPO Summit 2024 – Converging Requirements of Businesses & Industry with VeteransThe Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) today, organised the AWPO Summit 2024 in Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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May 8, 2024
GA-ASI and Shift5 Partner to Embed Observability Into MQ-9A ReaperModernization of Reaper through Onboard Data Access and Analysis Increases Cybersecurity, Readiness, and Survivability
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May 8, 2024
Indian Coast Guard inks MoU with private sector for indigenous marine grade steel to enhance indigenous content in shipbuildingIndian Coast Guard (ICG) and Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), on May 7, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi for the supply of indigenous marine grade steel to enhance the indigenous content in shipbuilding.
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May 8, 2024
ICG rescues critically-ill fisherman off Kerala CoastIndian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a critically-ill fisherman from Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Jazeera, about 40 nautical miles, off Beypore, Kerala on May 7, 2024.
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May 8, 2024
FN HERSTAL will attend Black Sea Defence, Aerospace and Security International Exhibition in RomaniaFor the first time, FN Herstal will be an exhibitor at the Black Sea Defence, Aerospace and Security International Exhibition, which will take place in Bucharest (Romania), from 22 to 24 May.
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May 7, 2024
Sixth Edition of Commandants' Conclave held in PuneConclave deliberates on defence strategies in nurturing future leaders of Indian Armed Forces.
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May 7, 2024
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan arrived at Singapore, as a Part of Eastern Fleet Deployment to South China SeaIndian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan led by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Singapore on May 6, 2024 to a warm welcome by personnel of Republic of Singapore Navy and the High Commissioner of India in Singapore.
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May 6, 2024
Maiden Visit of Jordan Armed Forces Training Delegation to SNC and INAA three member Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) training delegation led by Cdr Hazem I Maitah visited Southern Naval Command, Kochi and Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala from April 29 to May 4, 2024.
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May 6, 2024
ICG detains Iranian boat, with six Indians onboard, off Kerala coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) detained an Iranian fishing vessel, with six Indian crew, west of Beypore off the coast of Kerala late on May 5, 2024. The swift sea-air coordinated operation involved the ships and aircraft of the ICG.
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May 4, 2024
Keel Laying of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Ex-GSL) at Goa Shipyard LtdKeel laying ceremony of the first NGOPV (ex-GSL) was held at Goa Shipyard Ltd, Goa on May 3, 2024.
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May 3, 2024
7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New DelhiDefence Secretary & Secretary General of MoD, Indonesia agree to enhance collaboration in areas of defence industry, maritime security & multilateral cooperation
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May 2, 2024
ICG rescues fisherman with head injury onboard IFB St. Francis off the Gujarat coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully executed a daring night rescue operation to save a fisherman who had sustained serious head injury.
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May 1, 2024
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo system successfully flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coastSupersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was successfully flight-tested at around 0830 hrs on May 1, 2024 from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
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May 1, 2024
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on May 1, 2024. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid homage to Bravehearts that made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by placing a floral wreath at the National War Memorial.
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May 1, 2024
Air Marshal S.K. Vidhate assumed the appointment of Air Officer in-Charge Personnel (AOP)Air Marshal S.K. Vidhate assumed the appointment of Air Officer in-Charge Personnel (AOP) on May 1, 2024. Commissioned into the Flying Branch of IAF in June 1987, he has rich experience of flying on various fighter & trainer aircraft of Indian Air Force.
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May 1, 2024
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as AOC-in-C Training CommandAir Marshal Nagesh Kapoor assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) Training Command (TC) on May 1, 2024.
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May 1, 2024
Boeing Validates Software for Future Manned Unmanned Refueling MissionsBoeing has advanced its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technology using a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray.
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May 1, 2024
Army Dental Centre (R&R), the largest dental establishment of Armed Forces, celebrates its silver jubileeThe Army Dental Centre of Research & Referral (ADC R&R) celebrated 25 years of establishment on May 1, 2024.
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April 30, 2024
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi assumes Command of the Indian Navy as 26th Chief of the Naval StaffAdmiral Dinesh K. Tripathi assumed command of the Indian Navy on April 30, 2024 as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff. He succeeds Admiral R. Hari Kumar who retires upon superannuation, after an illustrious career in the Indian Navy.
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April 30, 2024
Fourth General K. Sundarji Memorial Lecture on 'General Sundarji's Legacy and 'Vision 2100' In the Dynamic Evolution of Warfare' Conducted at Manekshaw CentreThe 4th General Sundarji Memorial Lecture was organised by the Indian Army in Manekshaw Centre to commemorate the legacy of one of India's foremost military thinkers General K. Sundarji.
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April 30, 2024
GA-ASI Delivers First MQ-9A Extended Range to USMC's VMUT-2General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the US Marine Corps (USMC) celebrated the delivery of the first MQ-9A Extended Range (ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron 2 (VMUT-2).
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April 29, 2024
ICG & ATS Gujarat seize Indian fishing boat carrying 173 kg of narcotics; Apprehends two crew membersIn a coordinated effort, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) seized an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea carrying 173 kg of narcotics and arrested two perpetrators on board.