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August 27, 2026
Delivery of Samarthak – The First Indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel of Indian NavySamarthak, the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), Kattupalli, was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 27, 2026.
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August 25, 2026
Defence Minister approves Transfer of Technology of DRDO-developed missile systems to Indian defence industry to bolster indigenous manufacturingIn a significant step towards achieving the vision of Aatmanirbharta in defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems...
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August 25, 2026
2nd India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue held in WellingtonThe second edition of Defence Strategic Dialogue between India and New Zealand took place in Wellington on August 24, 2026.
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August 25, 2026
Uvision Appoints Eyal Rubin as Chief Financial OfficerThe appointment comes as Uvision builds on strong business momentum, including new orders, recent US Army awards and combat-proven operational performance
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August 24, 2026
U.S. Ambassador Visits TLMAL, C-130J Empennage Production Line, Highlights MTA Competition, Growing U.S.-India Defence and Industrial PartnershipU.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, visited the Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL) facility in Hyderabad, Telangana...
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August 24, 2026
ICEYE Establishes Indian Entity to Support India's Sovereign Intelligence CapabilityICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, today announced the formal establishment of ICEYE India, operating from New Delhi.
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August 23, 2026
Defence Minister and West Bengal Chief Minister carry out Bhumi Pujan for five expansion projects of GRSE & YIL virtually from KolkataWorth approximately ₹3,500 crore, the projects to bolster the nation's shipbuilding, ship repair, metallurgical and production capabilities, giving a major push towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' & 'Make in India', Make for the World'
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August 23, 2026
Lokayan 2026 – INS Sudarshini Arrives in Lisbon, PortugalThe Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, arrived at Lisbon, Portugal on August 22, 2026, as part of her ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.
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August 22, 2026
Delivery of Mangrol – the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by CSL, Kochi'Mangrol', the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to Indian Navy on August 21, 2026.
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August 22, 2026
Indian Air Force Concludes High-Tempo Multinational Exercises Pitch Black and Udara Shakti 2026The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully concluded its participation in two pivotal international flight engagements: Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia.
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August 21, 2026
India and UK conduct 25th Defence Consultative Group MeetingDefence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the 25th India – UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) Meeting with the Permanent Under Secretary (PUS) for Defence of UK Jeremy Pocklington, at New Delhi on August 21, 2026.
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August 20, 2026
India-Japan Joint Press StatementDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on August 20, 2026.
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August 19, 2026
Kratos Receives Multi-Million-Dollar Orders for GAIA 100 Tri-Band Ground Station Systems Through Newly Acquired OrbitOrders for both the GAIA 100 5.5-meter and the 6.1-meter systems underscore growing demand for Orbit's GAIA tri-band S/X/Ka capability with advanced Ka-band tracking systems
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August 18, 2026
Atmanirbhar Bharat: DDP notifies 6th Positive Indigenisation List of 405 strategically important itemsThe Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated business potential of ₹3,070 crore.
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August 18, 2026
Defence Minister flags-off NCC's All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek 'Aparajita - Parang La 2026'Led by women officers of the three Services, 28 Girl Cadets to undertake a 250-km, 30-day trek traversing one of India's most challenging high-altitude routes
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August 18, 2026
Anoop Kumar Rai Assumes Charge as Director (Marketing) of BELAnoop Kumar Rai assumed charge as Director (Marketing) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on August 13, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he served as Executive Director of BEL's Central Research Laboratory (CRL), Ghaziabad, from 2025, following a distinguished tenure as Chief Scientist.
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August 18, 2026
Ambrish Tripathi Assumes Charge as Director (Human Resources) of BELAmbrish Tripathi assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on August 13, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he was General Manager of BEL's Kotdwar Unit since January 1, 2024.
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August 17, 2026
Indian Defence Estates Service officer trainees call on Defence MinisterThe Officer Trainees of the Indian Defence Estates Service (2025 Batch), undergoing training at the National Institute of Defence Estates Management (NIDEM), called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on August 17, 2026.
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August 17, 2026
Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XVThe Indian Army contingent departed today for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026).
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August 17, 2026
MoD leases two MQ-9B Sea Guardians to strengthen Navy's maritime surveillanceThe Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹1,943-crore contract with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) to the Indian Navy for 30 months.
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August 17, 2026
Eighth Edition of IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 Concludes at Southern Naval Command, KochiThe eighth edition of the IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026, concluded at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on August 14, 2026.
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August 17, 2026
Lokayan 2026 – Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini Concludes Port Call at Ponta DelgadaIndian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded her port call at Ponta Delgada, Azores, on 16 Aug 2026, as part of Lokayan 2026.
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August 13, 2026
IOL launches indigenous 'GARUD' High Resolution Binoculars for civil marketIndia Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Ratna Category-I Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Defence Production, has launched the indigenous 'GARUD' High Resolution Binoculars for the civil market.
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August 11, 2026
Launch of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (YARD 3037, Shruti) at GRSE, KolkataYard 3037 (Shruti), Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at GRSE, Kolkata on August 11, 2026 by Manika Sadhu, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition.
