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June 2, 2026
DRDO & IAF conduct successful flight-tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have conducted the successful flight-tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform.
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June 1, 2026
Major General Rachel Thomas assumes the appointment of ADG, Military Nursing ServiceMajor General Rachel Thomas assumed the appointment of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service on June 1, 2026. She succeeds Major General Lissamma PV who superannuated on May 31, 2026 after four decades of distinguished service to the nation.
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June 1, 2026
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumes charge as 20th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar CommandVice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram on June 1, 2026.
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June 1, 2026
Defence Minister and Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Defence Minister co-chair second India-Australia Defence Ministers' DialogueEmphasise on enhanced defence industrial collaboration & cooperation in futuristic technology research
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June 1, 2026
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Assumes the Appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air CommandAir Marshal Tarun Chaudhry, AVSM, VSM assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command on June 1, 2026. He was commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1989.
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June 1, 2026
Honeywell unveils new brands effective post spin-off: Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell AerospaceHoneywell today announced the new brand identities for its automation and aerospace businesses — Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace.
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May 31, 2026
General N.S. Raja Subramani assumes charge as Chief of Defence Staff & Secretary, Department of Military AffairsGeneral N.S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on May 31, 2026.
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May 31, 2026
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Assumes Charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of Indian NavyAdmiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy on May 31, 2026.
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May 30, 2026
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, at a ceremonial parade held in Mumbai on May 30, 2026.
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May 30, 2026
Defence Minister & UP Chief Minister inaugurate 'Nausena Shaurya Vatika' in LucknowSecure maritime routes are key to global peace & prosperity: Defence Minister praises Indian Navy's operational readiness
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May 30, 2026
Multilateral Exercise Pragati 2026 Concludes at Umroi, MeghalayaThe maiden edition of Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026, conducted at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, concluded with a 72-hour validation exercise, showcasing the interoperability, mutual trust, and collective resolve of the participating armed forces to address common security challenges.
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May 30, 2026
Indian Air Force Conducts Round-the-Clock Aerial Firefighting Operations in KasauliThe Indian Air Force received information about Forest fire near Kasauli on 26th May and a Cheetah helicopter was immediately launched to assess the situation.
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May 29, 2026
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on May 29, 2026.
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May 29, 2026
Defence Minister releases commemorative book on Op Sindoor, chronicling soldiers' personal testimoniesThe publication captures human dimension of modern warfare that translates strategy into success: Rajnath Singh
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May 28, 2026
India & Singapore explore new avenues to strengthen strategic ties during 16th Defence Policy DialogueDefence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong co-chaired the 16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue in Singapore on May 28, 2026.
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May 27, 2026
Indian Coast Guard Conducts Anti-Smuggling Operation off Mundra Coast in GujaratICG and ATS Gujarat Seizes 115 Kg Cocaine worth ₹1150 Crore
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May 25, 2026
Army Hospital (R&R) commissions modern radiotherapy technology for advanced cancer careA Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator was commissioned into the Department of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on May 25, 2026.
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May 24, 2026
Graduation Ceremony of 48th Flight Test CourseEleven Test Pilots and Six Flight Test Engineers of the 48th Flight Test Course graduated from the Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) in Bengaluru on May 23, 2026 post completion of a rigorous 48 weeks multi-discipline training curriculum.
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May 23, 2026
Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at Garud Regimental Training Centre Air Force Station ChandinagarTo mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces operatives of 'Garud' force, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on 23 May 2026 at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar.
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May 23, 2026
A nation that manufactures its own weaponry writes its own destiny: Defence MinisterDefence Minister & Maharashtra Chief Miniter inaugurate a private sector Defence Manufacturing Complex in Shirdi
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May 22, 2026
Successful test-launch of Agni-1 Ballistic MissileShort Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-1' was successfully test-launched from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha on May 22, 2026.
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May 21, 2026
Defence Minister and Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs, Republic of Korea inaugurate Indian War Memorial in SeoulA fitting tribute to Indian troops' valour, sacrifice & humanitarian contribution during Korean War
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May 21, 2026
YFQ-42A Returns to Flight TestingThe YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the US Air Force, has returned to flight testing following a round of safety reviews and software enhancements for the new uncrewed fighter jet.
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May 21, 2026
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of MQ-9B With AEW PodsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods.
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May 21, 2026
FN Unveils Advanced New Features for the Legendary FN MAG® GPMGBuilding on the operational legacy of the FN MAG® GPMG, the latest TACTICAL variant has officially arrived.
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May 20, 2026
Defence Minister holds bilateral talks with Minister of National Defence, Republic of Korea in SeoulBoth Ministers reaffirm resolve for stronger defence ties & rule-based Indo-Pacific
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May 19, 2026
Boeing MQ-25A Stingray cleared for low-rate initial productionThe milestone supports Boeing's focus on delivering the unmanned aerial refueller to the U.S. Navy
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May 19, 2026
Major boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO completes development trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3 in Air-to-Ground & Air-to-Air modesDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes at DRDO test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
