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August 29, 2024
Second Arihant-Class submarine 'INS Arighaat' commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister in VisakhapatnamThe second Arihant-Class submarine 'INS Arighaat' was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29, 2024 at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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August 29, 2024
Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, takes over as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaVice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, NM took over as Commandant, Indian Naval Academy on August 29, 2024. He succeeds Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty.
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August 28, 2024
Embraer participates in strategic discussions during Brazil Foreign Minister's India visitEarlier this week, Brazil's Foreign Minister, Mauro Vieira, visited India to co-chair the 9th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting with India's External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar.
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August 28, 2024
Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar takes over as Director General Project SeabirdVice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar NM, assumed duties of the Director General Project Seabird, with a charter to oversee largest defence infrastructure project currently progressing at the Karwar Naval Base, from Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, on August 28, 2024.
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August 28, 2024
Poland and Lockheed Martin Celebrate Debut of Poland's First F-35A “Husarz”Lockheed Martin presented Poland's first F-35A Lightning II to the Polish government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin's F-35 production facility.
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August 26, 2024
Northrop Grumman Selected by US Army to Enhance Aircraft SurvivabilityNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the US Army to compete in the first phase of the Improved Threat Detection System program, featuring Northrop Grumman's Advanced Tactical Hostile Engagement Awareness...
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August 25, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Naval Surface Warfare Centre in USDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, as a part of his ongoing tour to the US, visited the William B Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) in the Naval Surface Warfare Centre (NSWC) at Memphis, Tennessee.
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August 21, 2024
Meprolight Strengthens Presence in India with New Assembly LineTechnology Transfer Agreement with RRP S4E Innovation Pvt Ltd, a Leading Indian Defense Innovator, Signifies Growing Demand for Meprolight's Electro-optical Sights
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August 20, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & his Japanese counterpart Kihara Minoru hold delegation-level talks in New DelhiReaffirm commitment towards strengthening bilateral relations and regional peace
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August 20, 2024
Northrop Grumman Successfully Demonstrates Ultra-Wideband Multifunction SensorNorthrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed the first flight campaign of its Electronically-Scanned Multifunction Reconfigurable Integrated Sensor (EMRIS).
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August 20, 2024
MSPO 2024: ST Engineering Antycip to spotlight multi-domain simulation solutions for live, virtual and constructive interoperabilityInteractive demonstrations, expert consultations and unparalleled opportunities for networking are coming to stand H-28 at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Poland.
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August 19, 2024
Visit by Admiral Aleksandr Alekseyevich Moiseyev, Commander-in-Chief Russian Federation NavyAdmiral Aleksandr Alekseyevich Moiseyev, Commander-in-Chief, Russian Federation Navy is on an official visit to India from August 19-22, 2024.
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August 19, 2024
Sikorsky Completes Delivery of New Presidential HelicoptersThe US Marine Corps formally accepted the 23rd and final next-generation VH-92A presidential helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company in recent ceremonies here, marking a significant milestone for the company whose aircraft have flown every US president since 1957.
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August 19, 2024
Shaurya Sampravah 1.0 : Indian Army Strengthens Coordination With Veterans in Strategic Vision For Nation-BuildingIn a forward-looking initiative, the Indian Army convened a formal interaction with senior veteran officers Shaurya Sampravah 1.0, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi.
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August 18, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates new state-of-the-art ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre building in ChennaiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the newly-constructed state-of-the-art Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on August 18, 2024.
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August 18, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches Esbjerg, Denmark for a Two Day VisitIndian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain M.R. Harish arrived at Esbjerg, Denmark for a two-day visit.
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August 17, 2024
Indian Air Force & Indian Army carry out first-of-its-kind precise para-drop of BHISHM critical trauma care cube at 15,000 feetIndian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet.
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August 16, 2024
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Felicitates Indian Army Sportspersons who Participated in Paris Olympics 2024General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) felicitated Indian Army sportspersons for their remarkable accomplishments at the Paris Olympics 2024.
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August 16, 2024
ISRO launches Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08ISRO's latest Earth Observation Satellite 'EOS-08' launched by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 today at 9:17 hrs from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Shriharikota.
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August 15, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches Gothenburg, Sweden for a Two Day VisitIndian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain M.R. Harish arrived at Gothenburg, Sweden on August 14, 2024 for a two day visit.
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August 13, 2024
DRDO carries out successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb 'GAURAV' from Su-30 MKI platform off Odisha coastDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV from Su-30 MKI platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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August 13, 2024
Poland Signs LOA for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache HelicoptersThe Government of Poland has signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, as part of the Polish KRUK Attack Helicopter program.
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August 13, 2024
Boeing Partners with AIESL for Component MRO to Support Indian P-8I FleetBoeing and AIESL have partnered to provide in-country overhaul services of critical components for the Indian Navy's fleet of 12 Boeing P-8I aircraft.
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August 12, 2024
US Small Business Administration delegation visits iDEX-DIO in New DelhiA US delegation led by Isabel Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) visited Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation, Department of Defence Production, and witnessed the techno-showcase organised by iDEX-DIO at IIT Delhi on August 12, 2024.
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August 12, 2024
COTECMAR and Damen sign contract for construction of frigate for Colombian Navy in ColombiaIn Cartagena, Colombia, the Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Marítima y Fluvial (COTECMAR) and Damen Shipyards Group...
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August 12, 2024
Aeronautics Secures Contract with NATO Member for Advanced Orbiter 3 UASAgreement includes the new generation multi-platform system to a repeat NATO customer, enhancing fleet capabilities
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August 12, 2024
India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise Mitra Shakti Commences in Maduru Oya, Sri LankaThe 10th edition of India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise Mitra Shakti commenced today, at Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 12th to 25th August 2024.
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August 10, 2024
Passing Out Parade of 01/24 Batch of Agniveers at INS ChilkaA significant milestone was achieved as 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women Agniveers, of the Indian Navy, along with 331 Coast Guard Naviks, passed out from the portals of INS Chilka on August 9, 2024.
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August 10, 2024
Indian Air Force team returns after successful participation in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 at MalaysiaAfter successful participation in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 at Malaysia, the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent returned to India, today.
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August 10, 2024
MoD's Divyangjan Expedition Team unfurls the largest national flag atop Uhuru Summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak of AfricaFirst time an amputee climber successfully climbs the Summit using crutches.
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August 9, 2024
ICG Evacuates Philippines Crew with medical emergency off the coast of Port BlairIn a swift Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship, C-428 evacuated a 39 year-old Philippines crew member from Marshall Island flagged Vessel Olympia GR off Port Blair in the early hours of August 9, 2024.
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August 9, 2024
Global Super Hercules Fleet Grows with Delivery of First C-130J to New ZealandThe Royal New Zealand Air Force will operate a total of five C-130Js
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August 8, 2024
Global disruptions have given opportunity for domestic defence industry to bolster manufacturing capabilities to make India net exporter, says CDS General Anil Chauhan in Ammo India 2024 ConferenceChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan today stated that the global disruptions have presented an opportunity for the Indian Defence Eco-system to ramp up their defence manufacturing capabilities so that India transcends from being an importer to being an exporter of munitions, as well as, ammunition.
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August 8, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches London, UK for a Four Day VisitIndian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar arrived at London harbour on August 7, 2024 for a four-day visit. Indian Navy and the Royal Navy share historical ties, which have continued to thrive in recent decades.
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August 8, 2024
Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur assumes charge as Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces)Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur today assumed the charge of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) at the office of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services.
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August 7, 2024
Indian Naval Ship Tabar Conducts MPX With Sea Lynx of German NavyIndian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar during her return leg from St Petersburg, Russia conducted Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with German Navy off Kiel Canal on August 5, 2024.
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August 7, 2024
ICG rescues 21-year old fisherman with second-degree burns from IFB Sengalamman off the Andhra Pradesh coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on midnight of August 7, 2024, rescued a 21-year-old Indian fisherman, with second-degree burns on the left side of the body.
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August 5, 2024
Need to embrace changes in financial processes due to rapidly changing nature & character of war: CDS General Anil ChauhanConference on enhancing financial cohesion and synergy in Armed Forces held in New Delhi
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August 5, 2024
Boeing Delivers First MH-139A Production Aircraft to US Air ForceBoeing has delivered the first MH-139A Grey Wolf production aircraft to the US Air Force. This aircraft, part of a Low Rate Initial Production order in 2023 for 13 helicopters, will be stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.
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August 4, 2024
IDF Purchases IAI's SDR Airborne Radios for UAVs Allows shore-based hailing of maritime vesselsIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world-class aerospace and defense leader, has been awarded a contract, by competitive tender, to provide the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with airborne radios, for installation on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles...
