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November 30, 2024
Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces Conclude Joint Military Exercise “Agni Warrior - 2024”The 13th edition of Joint Military Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024), a bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces, concluded at Field Firing Ranges, Devlali (Maharashtra) on November 30, 2024.
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November 30, 2024
Autumn Term 2024 – Passing Out ParadeIn a spectacular Passing Out Parade (POP) held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on Saturday, November 30, 2024, a total of 239 trainees, comprising Midshipmen of the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of the 38th and 39th Naval Orientation Course (Extended), the 39th Naval Orientation Course (Regular)...
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November 30, 2024
Technical Seminar and ExhibitionThe Directorate General of Naval Armament (DGONA) conducted a Technical Seminar and Exhibition on “Modern Storage Solutions for Explosives and Ammunition” at Varunika, Chanakya Bagh, New Delhi.
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November 30, 2024
MoD inks contract worth ₹1,207 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited for Short Refit and Dry Docking of INS VikramadityaThe Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited on November 30, 2024 for Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya at an overall cost of ₹1,207.5 crore.
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November 29, 2024
Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy Conduct Successful Anti-Narcotics OperationBased on information received from the Sri Lankan Navy regarding probable narcotics smuggling by Sri Lankan flagged fishing vessels in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy responded swiftly through a coordinated operation to localise and intercept the boats.
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November 29, 2024
Statement of Intent on Cooperation on Design & Development of Electric Propulsion Systems for Indian Navy signed with UKA Statement of Intent (SoI) on Cooperation on Design & Development of Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy was signed between Ministries of Defence of India and UK in Portsmouth on November 28, 2024.
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November 29, 2024
ICG conducts 11th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise off Kochi coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 11th edition of National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2024) off the Kochi coast on November 29, 2024.
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November 29, 2024
Induction of 25T Bollard Pull Tugs Bhishm (YARD 335) and Bahubali (YARD 336)Induction ceremony for 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Bhishm and Bahubali was held on November 28, 2024 at NSRY (SVP). The ceremony was presided over by Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command.
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November 29, 2024
Launch of 8th Ammunition cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 22 (YARD 132)Launching ceremony of 8th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 22 (Yard 132) was held on November 28, 2024 at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. The Launching Ceremony was presided over by Cmde V.A. Giriprasad, AWPS WOT(Mbi).
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November 28, 2024
Royal Canadian Air Force to Use 19 PC-21 Next Generation Trainers in the FuturePilatus has signed a contract to deliver 19 PC-21 training aircraft. The PC-21 will not only provide Canada with the most technically advanced training system but also a very cost-effective, environmentally friendly training platform for military pilots.
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November 28, 2024
Fourth Meeting of Working Group on Military Cooperation under the India – Russia Inter Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation successfully concludes in MoscowThe fourth meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation under the India – Russia Inter Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC), concluded successfully in Moscow Russia.
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November 28, 2024
Indian Army Launches ‘Eklavya’ Online Digital Platform for Officers’ TrainingGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), launched an online learning platform for the Indian Army nicknamed as “Eklavya” today.
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November 28, 2024
ICG organises 22nd National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting in KochiIndian Coast Guard (ICG) organised the 22nd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting on November 28, 2024 in Kochi, Kerala.
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November 28, 2024
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Addresses 26th Doctrine and Strategy SeminarGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) addressed participants of the 26th Doctrine and Strategy Seminar (DSS) in Mhow today.
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November 26, 2024
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Ignites Passion and Vision Among Future Military Commanders at MILIT, PuneThe hallowed portals of Mehra Auditorium at Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Girinagar, came alive with inspiration and purpose as General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), addressed the young military commanders...
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November 26, 2024
NAVANTIA completes the fitting of the hydrogen propulsion system AIP into a S-80 class submarineNavantia's shipyard in Cartagena has completed the installation of the Hydrogen based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) into a S80 class submarine.
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November 25, 2024
Bombardier Defense Delivers First Global 6500 Aircraft to the US Army's HADES ProgramBombardier Defense celebrated the delivery of the first Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to the United States Army in support of the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program.
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November 24, 2024
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi concludes visit to Nepal, Culminating in Stronger Defence and Bilateral TiesGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, returned to India today after a resoundingly successful five-day official visit to Nepal.
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November 21, 2024
Skunk Works® Demonstrates Airborne Battle Management of AI-Controlled AircraftLockheed Martin Skunk Works®, in partnership with Lockheed Martin's Demonstrations and Prototypes organization and the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), showcased a crewed-uncrewed teaming mission...
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November 21, 2024
Embraer strengthens industrial and research cooperation in the NetherlandsFollowing the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft, Embraer enhances its presence in the Netherlands through industrial and research participation by selecting Fokker Services Group, NLR and Multisim.
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November 21, 2024
Romania Becomes the 20th Member of the F-35 Global AllianceThe Government of Romania confirmed today its intent to procure 32 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) through a US government Foreign Military Sale.
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November 21, 2024
Boeing Awarded 15 Additional US Air Force KC-46A TankersBoeing will build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 11 contract award from the US Air Force valued at $2.38 billion. In all, Boeing has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies.
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November 21, 2024
Milestone in Air Interoperability with IndiaAustralia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling.
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November 20, 2024
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff Embarks on a visit to NepalGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), departed on a visit to Nepal from November 20 to 24, 2024, marking a significant step in further bolstering the close defence cooperation between India and Nepal.
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November 19, 2024
GA-ASI Completes Final Qualification Test for HFE 2.0 EngineOn November 13, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), completed its final qualification test for its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine at its El Mirage, California, flight facility.
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November 19, 2024
Defence Minister addresses Air Force Commanders' ConferenceDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressed the Air Force Commanders' Conference (AFCC) at Air Headquarters in New Delhi on November 19, 2024.
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November 13, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan chairs 35th Tri-services Commanders' Conference at KochiChief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan chaired the 35th Triservices Commanders' Conference (TSTCC) at Southern Naval Command, Kochi on November 13, 2024.
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November 13, 2024
Defence Space Agency successfully conducts maiden 'Exercise Antariksha Abhyas – 2024' to enhance strategic readiness in space warfareDefence Space Agency of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff successfully conducted the Space Table Top Exercise Antariksha Abhyas-2024 from November 11-13, 2024, a significant milestone aimed at bolstering the strategic readiness of the Indian Armed Forces in the domain of space warfare.
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November 13, 2024
Lockheed Martin and Anduril Join Forces to Successfully Detect and Track Drone Threats in Middle EastLockheed Martin has successfully integrated the Q-53 multi-mission radar (MMR) with Anduril's Lattice Command and Control (C2) environment during the US Central Command Desert Guardian exercise held at Fort Drum earlier this month.
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November 13, 2024
FN Browning Group and Sofisport enter into exclusive negotiations to create a world-class European supplier of small arms and ammunitionFN Browning Group, whose subsidiaries include FN Herstal and Browning, announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the French group Sofisport world leader in the manufacture of shotshells...
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November 12, 2024
DRDO conducts maiden flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile off Odisha coastDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on November 12, 2024 from a mobile articulated launcher.
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November 12, 2024
DRDO hands over Authority Holding Sealed Particulars of P-7 Parachute System to Directorate General of Quality AssuranceThe Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of P-7 Parachute System has been handed over to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, a DRDO laboratory.
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November 11, 2024
First Ever Space Exercise 'Antariksha Abhyas – 2024' hosted by Defence Space Agency begins in New DelhiIndia is well positioned to navigate the challenges posed to space based capabilities: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
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November 11, 2024
Sikorsky and Rain Successfully Demonstrate Autonomous Flight with Wildfire Mission Autonomy to Rapidly Find and Suppress Test FiresGovernment, firefighting agencies, and investment representatives observe aerial water drops.
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November 10, 2024
Navika Sagar Parikrama II INSV Tarini Arrives at Fremantle, AustraliaAt approximately 1430h IST (1700 local time) on November 9, 2024 after a challenging 39-day voyage at sea, Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini...
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November 9, 2024
The Indian Navy Quiz – THINQ2024 Concludes with a spectacular finale at INAThe Indian Navy proudly conducted the THINQ2024 Quiz, a celebration of India's progress and the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' on November 8, 2024.
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November 9, 2024
Curtain Raiser: Indian Navy Operational Demonstration 2024The Indian Navy is set to demonstrate its formidable maritime capabilities and operational strength at the 'Operational Demonstration' (Op Demo) scheduled at Blue Flag Beach, Puri, Odisha, on Navy Day (December 4) this year.
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November 9, 2024
Handing over two Interceptors to Mozambique at NacalaAs part of its capacity-building engagements with friendly foreign nations of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the Government of India gifted two water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) to the Government of Mozambique on November 8, 2024.
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November 9, 2024
Sweden selects the Embraer C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraftThe Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millennium as Sweden's new tactical transport aircraft.
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November 8, 2024
HQ IDS Conducts First Annual Niche Technology Nexus Seminar on Quantum and Electronic WarfareHeadquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, conducted the inaugural Annual Niche Technology Nexus (NTN-2024) Seminar today in New Delhi.
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November 8, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurates the 2nd Edition of Indian Military Heritage FestivalChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the 2nd edition of the annual Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) in New Delhi today.
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November 8, 2024
India-Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND Commences in MaharashtraThe 3rd edition of joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune in Maharashtra today. The exercise will be conducted from November 8 to 21, 2024.
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November 8, 2024
The President of India Droupadi Murmu witnesses Indian Navy operations onboard INS VikrantThe President of India, Droupadi Murmu, witnessed the operational demonstration by the Indian Navy at sea on November 7, 2024.
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November 7, 2024
President of India attends 'Day at Sea' in GoaThe President of India, Droupadi Murmu attended the 'Day at Sea' event in Goa today (November 7, 2024).
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November 7, 2024
US Navy and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Demonstrate First Live Control of an Uncrewed Air Vehicle by UMCS and MDCX™Lockheed Martin collaborated with the US Navy and General Atomics (GA) in a first-ever live control flight demonstration of an uncrewed system by the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control Station (UMCS).
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November 7, 2024
GA-ASI and US Navy Fly MQ-20 Avenger Using MD-5 GCS To Perform Commanded Autonomy ManeuversOn November 5, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) used its MQ-20 Avenger® Unmanned Aircraft System to perform commanded autonomy maneuvers as part of a demonstration with the US Navy (USN).
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November 6, 2024
21st Edition of India-US Military Cooperation Group meeting held in New DelhiThe 21st edition of India–US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was conducted from November 5 to 6, 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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November 5, 2024
Indian Coast Guard holds 26th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan MeetingThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) convened the 26th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) meeting today on November 5, 2024 in New Delhi, to review the nation's preparedness for responding effectively to oil spill contingencies in Indian waters.
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November 5, 2024
Keel Laying of First and Second NGOPV (Yard 3037 & 3038)Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3037 and 3038, the 1st & 2nd Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV) (ex-GRSE) was held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata on November 5, 2024.
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November 5, 2024
Third Edition of 'MAHASAGAR'The third edition of the high-level virtual interaction MAHASAGAR was conducted by the Indian Navy on November 5, 2024, during which Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff interacted with Heads of Navies/ Maritime Agencies and Senior Leadership from Indian Ocean Region littorals viz., Bangladesh, Comoros...
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November 4, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan concludes his four day visit to AlgeriaBoth Countries ink milestone memorandum in defence Cooperation
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November 1, 2024
Rajesh Kumar Singh assumes the office of Defence SecretaryRajesh Kumar Singh took over as Defence Secretary at South Block in New Delhi on November 1, 2024. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre, who had assumed the charge of the Officer on Special Duty (Defence Secretary-designate) on August 20, 2024.
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November 1, 2024
Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of IAFAir Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance, Indian Air Force, at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), today. The Air Marshal, after taking over, laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in honour of the armed forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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October 29, 2024
Swavlamban 3.0: Defence Minister launches ADITI 3.0 challenge and DISC 13 to advance indigenous defence technologies & operational efficienciesThe third edition of Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI 3.0) challenge and 13th edition of Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC 13) were unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) seminar 'Swavlamban' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on October 29, 2024.
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October 29, 2024
Army Commanders' Conference Concludes: External Affairs Minister Addresses Senior Leadership of Indian ArmyThe second phase of the Army Commanders' Conference concluded today in New Delhi.
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October 29, 2024
Army Hospital (R&R) hosts Commissioning Ceremony for VII Batch of Military Nursing CadetsThe College of Nursing, Army Hospital (R&R) proudly hosted the commissioning ceremony of its VII batch of 26 Military Nursing Cadets, marking the culmination of four years of rigorous education and training.
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October 28, 2024
INS Talwar Arrives at La Réunion, FranceIndian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Talwar, arrived at La Réunion on October 27, 2024 as a part of her ongoing deployment in Indian Ocean Region.
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October 28, 2024
ICG launches two Fast Patrol Vessels with over 60 per cent indigenous content built by Goa Shipyard LtdIndian Coast Guard (ICG) simultaneously launched two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) 'Adamya' and 'Akshar', with over 60 per cent indigenous content, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) on October 28, 2024.
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October 28, 2024
Inauguration of Swavlamban ExhibitionThe exhibition open to innovators, startups and MSMEs organised as part of the third edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation's annual event, Swavlamban, was inaugurated by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Exhibition Hall 14, Bharat Mandapam, on October 28, 2024.
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October 28, 2024
Prime Minister & his Spanish counterpart jointly inaugurate TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing of C295 aircraft in VadodaraPrime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Mr Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing of C295 aircraft at TATA advanced systems limited (TASL) Campus in Vadodara, Gujarat on October 28, 2024.
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October 25, 2024
Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024 Culminates at New DelhiThe second edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, culminated on October 25 at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi.
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October 25, 2024
Two-day DRDO Directors' Conclave 2024 begins in Pune to discuss 'Transforming DRDO for Redefined Defence R&D'The two-day DRDO Directors' Conclave 2024 commenced at Armament Research & Development Establishment, Pune on October 25, 2024.
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October 25, 2024
Launch of 'Abhay', Seventh Ship of ASW SWC (GRSE) Project'Abhay', the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built by GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on October 25, 2024 at L&T, Kattupalli.
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October 25, 2024
Indian Army Organises National Integration Tour for Youth Ambassadors of Remote Areas of Dras, LadakhForever in Operations Division of Fire & Fury Corps of the Indian Army in its commitment towards Nation Building efforts for integrating youth of Ladakh with main stream, flagged-off a comprehensive 'National Integration Tour'...
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October 24, 2024
Broad India-China consensus to resolve differences in certain areas along LAC is proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions: Defence Minister at Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024“The broad consensus achieved by India and China to resolve their differences in certain areas along LAC is proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while delivering the keynote address at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue in New Delhi on October 24, 2024.
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October 24, 2024
Chief of Defence Staff exhorts defence industry, R&D organisations & the Services to embrace fusion & synergy to make India 'Sashakt, Surakshit & Viksit'Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan virtually inaugurated a two-day National Conference on Technology Management (TECHMA 2024) on October 24, 2024.
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October 24, 2024
MoD inks ₹387.44 crore contract with Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd, Goa for six Air Cushion Vehicles for Indian Coast GuardMinistry of Defence, on October 24, 2024, signed a contract with Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd, Goa for procurement of six Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of ₹387.44 crore.
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October 24, 2024
Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with German NavyIndian Navy's Destroyer INS Delhi, German Navy's Frigate Baden-Württemberg and Tanker Frankfurt Am Main undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) in the Indian Ocean.
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October 24, 2024
Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is scheduled from October 23 to 29, 2024, in the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam.
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October 24, 2024
Indian Navy's preparatory activities for HADR Ops – Cyclone DanaIn anticipation of the severe impact of Cyclone Dana along the coast of Odisha and West Bengal, the Indian Navy is preparing to conduct Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
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October 23, 2024
Indian Army to host the second edition of Chanakya Defence Dialogue: A Global Platform for Strategic InsightsThe Indian Army is set to host the second edition of its flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, on October 24 and 25, 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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October 23, 2024
Damen and idD Portugal Defence sign Collaboration agreementOn 18 October, Damen Shipyards Group and idD Portugal Defence signed a letter of intent (LOI) to boost collaboration in shipbuilding and further integrate Portuguese industry into the global naval value chain.
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October 22, 2024
Defence Minister & his Singaporean counterpart co-chair 6th India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defence of Singapore Dr Ng Eng Hen co-chaired the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on October 22, 2024.
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October 22, 2024
Swavlamban 2024 - Curtain Raiser Press ConferenceThe Curtain Raiser Press Conference for the third edition of the Indian Navy's Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) Seminar, Swavlamban, chaired by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, was held at New Delhi on October 22, 2024.
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October 21, 2024
Joint Military Training Between Indian Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force Begins at Air Force Base in West BengalOn 21st October 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal.
