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May 1, 2025
Lt General Pratik Sharma takes over Command of Indian Army's Northern CommandLt General Pratik Sharma assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command today.
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May 1, 2025
Major General Lisamma P.V. assumes the appointment of ADG, MNSMajor General Lisamma P.V. assumed the appointment of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service (MNS) in New Delhi on May 1, 2025. She succeeds Major General Sheena P.D. who superannuated on April 30, 2025 after serving for four decades.
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May 1, 2025
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal S.P. Dharkar retired as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on April 30, 2025, on superannuation from the Indian Air Force (IAF), after completion of 40 years of illustrious service to the nation.
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May 1, 2025
GA-ASI's MQ-1C Gray Eagle® ER Featured at US Army's PC-C5General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) supported the US Army's Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5), which ran throughout March and featured an MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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May 1, 2025
GA-ASI Statement on USAF CCA Program UpdatesThe CCA program represents a groundbreaking new era in combat aviation, and we remain on schedule to test and fly YFQ-42 in the coming months.
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April 30, 2025
Lt General J.P. Mathew relinquishes the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff upon his superannuationLt General J.P. Mathew relinquished the appointment of the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) on April 30, 2025 upon the culmination of nearly four decades in service. On the day of his superannuation, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi and paid homage to the fallen heroes.
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April 30, 2025
INS Kochi Arrives at Male, Maldives for Handing Over MNDF CGS HuraveeIndian Navy's frontline Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi, arrived at Male, Maldives, on April 28, 2025 with Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) CGS Huravee, which underwent Normal Refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai from December 2024 till April 2025.
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April 30, 2025
Northrop Grumman's IVEWS Completes F-16 Electronic Warfare Operational AssessmentNorthrop Grumman Corporation's IVEWS (Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite) has successfully completed Operational Assessment flight testing on U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft, demonstrating its effectiveness against advanced radar-guided threats.
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April 29, 2025
Embraer showcases the KC-390 Millennium tanker at ARSAGEmbraer Defense & Security is attending the 47th edition of ARSAG (Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group) conference, which takes place from April 29 to May 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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April 29, 2025
IOS SAGAR Concludes Port Call at Port Louis, MauritiusReinforcing the enduring bond between India and Mauritius, IOS SAGAR made a significant and engaging port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from April 26 to 28, 2025, as part of its operational deployment in the Indian Ocean.
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April 29, 2025
GA-ASI Delivers MQ-9A Block 5 Extended Range UAS to USMCGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) delivered an MQ-9A Reaper® Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the US Marine Corps (USMC).
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April 28, 2025
Inter-Governmental Agreement inked with France for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for Indian NavyThe Governments of India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale Aircraft (22 Single-Seater and four Twin-Seater) for the Indian Navy.
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April 27, 2025
Closing Ceremony: India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Bilateral Exercise (DUSTLIK-VI 2025)India-Uzbekistan Joint Exercise DUSTLIK-VI 2025 culminated with a 48 hour exercise on April 27, 2025 at Southern Command Foreign Training & Military Civil Fusion Training Node, Aundh, Pune.
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April 27, 2025
IOS SAGAR in Port Louis, MauritiusIOS SAGAR arrived at Port Louis Harbour, Mauritius on April 26, 2025 on completion of Phase I of Joint EEZ surveillance with National Coast Guard (NCG) Mauritius as part of deployment to the South Western Indian Ocean.
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April 26, 2025
Indian Army's Pioneering Initiative: Advanced 3D Microscope introduced for the first time in Army Hospital (R&R) for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma SurgeryIn a first and a unique milestone for the Armed Forces, the Department of Ophthalmology in Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi has performed the minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using 3D Microscope.
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April 25, 2025
DRDO achieves significant milestone in Scramjet Engine DevelopmentConducts Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for over 1,000 seconds
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April 25, 2025
Keel Laying of Fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Yard (3040)Keel laying ceremony for Yard 3040, the fourth (ex-GRSE) Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata, on April 24, 2025.
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April 24, 2025
Northrop Grumman Begins Integration and Testing of NASA's Habitation and Logistics OutpostNorthrop Grumman Corporation and NASA marked a key milestone, enabling integration and testing to begin on the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module for Gateway: humanity's first space station in deep space and an integral part of the Artemis campaign.
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April 23, 2025
Those behind the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam will soon get a befitting reply, Govt will take all necessary steps: Defence MinisterEvery Indian is united, we can never be intimidated by such terror activities
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April 22, 2025
Over 5,000 runners take part in maiden soldierathon at Army Hospital (R&R) in a fitting tribute to brave soldiersOver 5,000 runners came together at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi on April 20, 2025 for the first edition of soldierathon 'Run for Soldiers and Run with Soldiers' - a fitting tribute to the brave heroes of the Armed Forces.
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April 21, 2025
Soldiers must excel in combat skills while being proficient in mental stability & spirituality to tackle complex challenges: Defence MinisterMoD inks MoU for better mental health of ECHS beneficiaries
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April 20, 2025
Indian Air Force Participates in Multinational Exercise Desert Flag-10 in UAEA contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise.
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April 18, 2025
INS Sunayna (IOS Sagar) Arrives in Mozambique Under Sagar Mission to Strengthen Maritime TiesINS Sunayna, currently on deployment to Africa as Indian Ocean Ship IOS SAGAR arrived at Nacala Port, Mozambique on April 17, 2025.
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April 17, 2025
India to emerge as a developed nation and number one military power in the world: Defence MinisterDefence Minister Rajnath Singh laid out a compelling vision for a self-reliant and future-ready India at a Defence Conclave in New Delhi today on April 17, 2025.
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April 17, 2025
Fugro and Damen partner to support the Royal Netherlands Navy with marine security and surveillance vesselFugro and Damen have teamed up to provide the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) with a surveillance vessel and operating crew.
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April 16, 2025
Five Armed Forces personnel get MacGregor Memorial Medal Award for outstanding contributions in military reconnaissance, exploration & adventureChief of Defence Staff graces the ceremony at USI, New Delhi
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April 16, 2025
Commemoration of Birth Anniversary Celebrations of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Padma Vibhushan, DFCOn 15 April 2025, to commemorate the 106th Birth Anniversary of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Padma Vibhushan, DFC, a bust was unveiled at Astha, Senior Citizen Home, Tughlakabad, Delhi by Air Mshl Vijay Kumar Garg, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command and Air Mshl Jagjeet Singh (Retd) Senior Vice President Air Force Association.
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April 15, 2025
Defence Secretary calls on Italian Defence Minister in Rome to further enhance bilateral defence cooperationINSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club for the final leg of her journey to Goa on April 15, 2025, at 1030 hours local time (1400 hrs IST).
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April 15, 2025
INSV Tarini Flagged Off from Cape Town for the Final Leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II ExpeditionINSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club for the final leg of her journey to Goa on April 15, 2025, at 1030 hours local time (1400 hrs IST).
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April 15, 2025
Damen Naval selects Van Halteren Technologies for Key ASWF SystemsDamen Naval has awarded Van Halteren Technologies two contracts for the Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate (ASWF) programme: the delivery of Replenishment at Sea (RAS) systems and Helicopter Transfer Systems (HTS).
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April 14, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth calls on Tanzanian Vice-President Philip Isdor Mpango and Minister of Defence & National Service Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax in Dar es SalaamMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth called on Vice-President of Tanzania Philip Isdor Mpango and Minister of Defence & National Service Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax in Dar es Salaam on April 14, 2025.
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April 11, 2025
DRDO conducts successful Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav' from Su-30 MKI aircraftDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' between April 8-10, 2025 from the Su-30 MKI aircraft.
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April 11, 2025
Culmination of first Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 concluded today in New Delhi.
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April 11, 2025
Keel Laying of Third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 3039)Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3039, the third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (ex-GRSE) was held at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata on April 11, 2025 with Sugata Ghosh Dastidar, IDAS, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) as the Chief Guest.
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April 11, 2025
Kalam & Kavach 2.0: Securing India's Rise Through Defence ReformsPentagon Press and DOAP proudly announce the second edition of Kalam & Kavach, set to take place on April 15, 2025, at Ashoka Hall, Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in Pune, organized in collaboration with the Southern Command of the Indian Army, Kalam & Kavach 2.0 is poised to become a landmark platform for strategic dialogue on national defence and policy reforms.
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April 10, 2025
Armed Forces must operate jointly & remain future-ready in today's ever-evolving multi-domain environment: Defence Minister at DSSC, Wellington“Armed Forces must operate jointly and remain future-ready in today's ever-evolving multi-domain environment where cyber, space & information warfare etc. are as potent as conventional operations,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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April 10, 2025
Navantia will enhance the capability of Royal Thai Navy amphibious shipNavantia will support the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) in its project to enhance the capability of the landing platform dock (LPD) HTMS Chang (792).
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April 9, 2025
Phase two of first edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025Phase 2 of First Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference commenced with an inaugural address by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Nausena Bhawan on April 7, 2025.
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April 9, 2025
Northrop Grumman Achieves First-Ever Undocking Between Two Commercial Spacecraft in Geosynchronous OrbitA Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation's Space Logistics LLC has successfully undocked with Intelsat's IS-901 satellite, completing its life extension service.
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April 8, 2025
Meprolight Secures Israeli Police Contract for STING PRO dual laser pointer Adapted Uniquely for Law Enforcement ForcesThe Compact Dual-Wavelength Laser Pointer Now Equipped with Green Laser, Ensuring Forces' Distinction and Improved Coordination in Critical Situations
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April 8, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds meeting with Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy PM & Defence Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in New DelhiEager to work closely in areas such as defence cooperation, co-production & co-development projects, innovation & technology: Rajnath Singh
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April 8, 2025
GA-ASI Inks Collaboration Deal With South Korea's HanwhaGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to collaborate on the development and production of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the global defense market.
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April 7, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: ₹2,385 crore contract inked with BEL for Electronic Warfare Suites & aircraft modification kits for Mi-17 V5 helicoptersMinistry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits as well as their installation on Mi-17 V5 helicopters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force at an overall cost of ₹2,385.36 crore.
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April 7, 2025
A Tri-services All Women Circumnavigation Sailing Expedition, Samudra Pradakshina, kick-starts its 55-Day VoyageA tri-services all women Circumnavigation Sailing Expedition, “Samudra Pradakshina” from Mumbai to Seychelles and back was flagged off on April 7, 2025 by Lt General A.K. Ramesh, Commandant, College of Military Engineering (CME) from the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre, Colaba, Mumbai.
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April 7, 2025
GA-ASI Expands Targeting Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian®General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets.
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April 7, 2025
UVision Acquires Trim Robotics, Expanding its Loitering Munition CapabilitiesStrengthening UVision's Tactical Loitering Munition Portfolio with Innovative Ground-Breaking Precision Strike Capabilities
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April 6, 2025
INS Tarkash Undertakes Passex with Royal New Zealand Navy Ship HMNZS Te KahaThe Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tarkash participated in a PASSEX with the Royal New Zealand Navy's Anzac-class frigate Te Kaha on April 4, 2025 in the Gulf of Aden.
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April 6, 2025
INS Trikand Renders Critical Medical Assistance in the Central Arabian SeaIndian Navy's Mission Deployed stealth frigate INS Trikand, operating in the Central Arabian Sea, provided urgent critical medical assistance to a Pakistani crew of a Fishing Vessel operating approximately 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast.
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April 5, 2025
Defence Minister flags-off INS Sunayna as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from Karwar with 44 personnel of nine friendly nations of Indian Ocean RegionDefence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-off Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sunayna, as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR (Security & Growth for All in the Region) in Karwar, Karnataka on April 5, 2025.
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April 5, 2025
Defence Minister reviews maritime security situation & Indian Navy's operational readiness during the Phase-1 of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in KarwarDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the maritime security situation, operational readiness of the Indian Navy, and the future outlook during the inaugural phase of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in Karwar, Karnataka on April 5, 2025.
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April 4, 2025
DRDO & Indian Army conduct four successful flight-tests of Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air MissileThe bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025 between Indian and Russian navies was held from March 28 to April 2 2025.
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April 4, 2025
Bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025The bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025 between Indian and Russian navies was held from March 28 to April 2 2025.
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April 3, 2025
Embraer and Denel agree on KC-390 Millennium cooperationMemorandum of Understanding signed by the two leading aerospace companies aims to strengthen the companies' strategic partnership with special focus on Embraer's new generation transport aircraft
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April 3, 2025
Defence Minister flags-off expeditions to Mt Everest & Mt KangchenjungaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-off expeditions to Mount Everest (8,848m) and Mount Kangchenjunga (8,586m) from South Block, New Delhi on April 3, 2025.
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April 3, 2025
Defence Minister exhorts AMC to continue adopting latest technologies to provide quality health services to soldiersNeed to develop tech for both defence & civilian sectors, Civil-military convergence is crucial for overall development
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April 3, 2025
Defence Minister Addresses the Senior Leadership of Indian Army During Army Commanders' ConferenceThe Army Commanders' Conference, an apex level biannual event, is being held in New Delhi from April 1 to 4, 2025.
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April 2, 2025
2,500 Kg Narcotics Seized by Indian Navy's Mission Deployed Warship INS TarkashINS Tarkash, a frontline frigate of the Indian Navy operating under the Western Naval Command, has successfully intercepted and seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean.
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March 30, 2025
Indian Air Force to Participate in Multi-Nation Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force.
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March 29, 2025
Approximately 31 lakh defence pensioners, of the total 32 lakh, onboarded on SPARSH portalOf the total 32 lakh defence pensioners, approximately31 lakh have been onboarded on System for Pension Administration - Raksha (SPARSH) and their pensions are being directly credited into their bank accounts.
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March 28, 2025
MoD inks two contracts worth ₹62,700 crore with HAL for supply of 156 LCH, Prachand to the Armed ForcesMinistry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth ₹62,700 crore, excluding taxes.
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March 28, 2025
Indian and Russian Navies set for the 14th Edition of Maritime Bilateral Exercise – INDRA 2025The 14th edition of the Indian-Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between India and Russia, is set to take place off Chennai from March 28 to April 2, 2025.
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March 28, 2025
CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurates 'Techkriti 2025', Asia's largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival at IIT KanpurChief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia's largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur.
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March 27, 2025
Launch of Tenth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134)Launching ceremony of 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134) was held on March 26, 2025 at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. Chief Guest for the launching Ceremony was Cmde Rahul Jagat, SPS, Submarine Overseeing Team (SOT), Mumbai.
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March 27, 2025
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi highlights Five Pillars of Transformation encompassing Technology Absorption, Structural Changes, HRD & Increasing Cohesion between Three ServicesChief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has stressed upon the Five Pillars of Transformation encompassing technology absorption, structural changes, human resource development and increasing cohesion between the three services.
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March 27, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks ₹2,500 crore contracts for NAMIS Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform & 5,000 Light VehiclesMinistry of Defence has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform and Force Motors Ltd & Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces at a total cost of around ₹2,500 crore.
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March 27, 2025
US Army Special Operations Orders Five Additional Boeing MH-47G Block II ChinooksUS Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing a $240 million contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft.
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March 27, 2025
GA-ASI's Megan Kendrick Wins Influence in Engineering Award from San Diego Business JournalMegan Kendrick, a project engineer with Poway, California-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has been recognized with the San Diego Business Journal's Leader in Influence Award.
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March 26, 2025
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight-test indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at about 1200 hrs on March 26, 2025.
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March 26, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks ₹6,900 crore contracts for 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems & High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles to enhance Indian Army's operational readinessMinistry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles respectively at a total cost of about ₹6,900 crore.
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March 25, 2025
Bombardier Defense Announces Order of Two Challenger 650 Aircraft Destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions in AustraliaBombardier Defense is pleased to announce that Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia...
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March 22, 2025
Launching of second P11356 frigate (YD 1259) — A monumental leap in India's indigenous warship buildingGoa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India's premier defence shipyards, has achieved yet another historic milestone with the successful launch of 'Tavasya', the second frigate of Project 11356 (Yard 1259).
