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April 4, 2024
Pan India Emergency Landing Facility Activation by Indian Air ForceAs part of the ongoing exercise Gagan Shakti-24, Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft recently operated from the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in the northern sector in Kashmir valley.
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April 2, 2024
Lt General J.S. Sidana takes over as 33rd Director General of Electronics & Mechanical EngineersLt General J.S. Sidana took over as the 33rd Director General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DGEME) and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME on April 1, 2024.
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April 1, 2024
Defence exports touch record ₹21,083 crore in FY 2023-24, an increase of 32.5 per cent over last fiscal; Private sector contributes 60 per cent, DPSUs - 40 per centNumber of export authorisations rise to 1,507 in FY 2023-24 from 1,414 in FY 2022-23
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March 28, 2024
Successful First Flight of LCA Mk1AThe first Aircraft LA5033 of the Tejas Mk1A Aircraft series took to the skies from HAL facility in Bengaluru today. It was a successful sortie with a flying time of 18 minutes.
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March 27, 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries Launches AeroSpace Services India (ASI), furthering its presence in IndiaIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world-class aerospace and defence company, has opened AeroSpace Services India (ASI), its Indian subsidiary in New Delhi.
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March 27, 2024
BIRD AeroSystems Completes Successful SPREOS DIRCM Installation on Airbus A319 for Undisclosed European ClientElevating Safety Measures with Cutting-Edge Missile Protection Systems
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March 20, 2024
Maiden test-firing of India's first indigenously-made 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks held at BEML in MysuruDefence Secretary terms it as a transformative moment which will enhance India's military capabilities
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March 19, 2024
Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24The Opening Ceremony of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and US, Tiger Triumph, was held onboard INS Jalashwa today March 19, 2024.
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March 15, 2024
MoD signs contract worth over ₹2,890 crore with HAL for Mid Life Upgrade of 25 Dornier Aircraft of Indian NavyThe Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on March 15, 2024 for Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier Aircraft along with associated equipment for the Indian Navy at a cost of ₹2,890 crore.
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March 15, 2024
JD Taurus begins operations in state-of-the-art firearms manufacturing plant in HisarIn a bid to make India atmanirbhar in the critical areas of defence and security, Jindal Defence Systems Private Limited (JDSPL) have begun productionin...
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March 14, 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries and Czech Ministry of Defence signed a contract for Sustainability and maintenance of MMR radarsIsrael Aerospace Industries and Czech Ministry of Defence signed a contract for Sustainability and maintenance for the Czech MMR radars.
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March 13, 2024
Ministry of Defence signs contracts worth ₹8,073 crore with HALMoD signs contracts worth ₹8,073 crore with HAL for acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv Mk III for Indian Army & Indian Coast Guard
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March 13, 2024
Launch of 'Agray' and 'Akshay' Fifth and Sixth Ship of ASW SWC (GRSE) Project at GRSE Kolkata'Agray' and 'Akshay', the 5th and 6th ships of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project being built by M/S GRSE for Indian Navy, were launched on March 13, 2024 at GRSE, Kolkata.
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March 12, 2024
Prime Minister witnesses 'Bharat Shakti' – a Tri-Services Firing and Manoeuvre Exercise in Pokhran, Rajasthan“Today, once again, Pokhran is witnessing the triveni of India's Atmanirbharta, self-confidence and its glory” —Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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March 8, 2024
Defence Ministry signs over ₹200 Crore deal with Big Bang Boom for Indigenous Anti-Drone TechnologyA momentous win for the homegrown IDEX startup, promoting indigenous technology
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March 4, 2024
Saab starts construction of new Carl-Gustaf factory in IndiaSaab has today marked the start of the construction of its new Carl-Gustaf® manufacturing facility in India with a ground breaking ceremony. The factory will be located in the state of Haryana.
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March 3, 2024
MH-60R 'Seahawks' to be commissioned into the Indian Navy as the INAS 334 SquadronThe Indian Navy will commission the newly inducted MH-60R Seahawk (a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter) multi-role helicopter on March 6, 2024 at INS Garuda, Kochi marking a pivotal moment in India's Defence modernisation journey.
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March 2, 2024
Boosting domestic industry, MoD signs a mega contract with L&T for High-Power RadarsIn a major defence contract, the government has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for High Power Radars (HPR).
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March 1, 2024
Another major boost to Aatmnirbharta in defence: Ministry of Defence signs five major capital acquisition contracts worth 39,125.39 croreContracts exchanged in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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February 27, 2024
Prime Minister visits Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala“The four astronaut-designates are not just four names or individuals, they are four ‘Shakti’ of carrying the aspirations of 140 crore Indians into space”
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February 21, 2024
Exercise MILAN 2024“Global community must collectively aspire for peace in this age of democratic & rules-based world order” —Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Exercise MILAN in Visakhapatnam
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February 19, 2024
Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi takes over as Vice Chief of the Army Staff from Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra KumarLieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on February 19, 2024.
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February 15, 2024
Nikhil Joshi to Lead Boeing Defence IndiaBoeing has announced the appointment of Nikhil Joshi as Managing Director of Boeing Defence India (BDI), in a move to strengthen the company's operations and accelerated growth strategy for India.
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February 3, 2024
INS Sandhayak, first Survey Vessel Large ship, commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister in VisakhapatnamINS Sandhayak (Yard 3025), the first Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ship, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at an impressive ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on February 3, 2024.
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February 1, 2024
Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania assumes charge as Chief Hydrographer to the Government of IndiaVice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania assumed charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India on February 1, 2024.
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January 19, 2024
Prime Minister Modi Announce Landmark Boeing Initiatives to Advance the Future of Aviation in IndiaPrime Minister of India Narendra Modi dedicated two landmark Boeing initiatives that promise to significantly advance India's aerospace and defence industry.
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January 16, 2024
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, assumes charge as Controller Personnel ServicesVice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on January 15, 2024.
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January 15, 2024
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty takes over as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaVice Admiral Vineet McCarty took over as Commandant, Indian Naval Academy, on January 15, 2024. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1989 and is a graduate of Defence Service Staff College, Wellington (2005) and National Defence College, New Delhi (2017).
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January 15, 2024
Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod assumes charge as Director General Naval OperationsVice Admiral A.N. Pramod assumed charge as the Director General Naval Operations (DGNO) on January 15, 2024. An alumnus of the 38th Integrated Cadet Course, Naval Academy, Goa, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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January 12, 2024
DRDO conducts successful flight-test of New Generation AKASH missile off Odisha coastDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at 1030 hrs on January 12, 2024.
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January 4, 2024
Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, takes over as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on January 4, 2024.
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January 3, 2024
Vice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh took over as the Flag Officer Commanding–in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command (WNC) on January 3, 2024 from Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at INS Shikra.
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January 1, 2024
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, assumes charge as the Controller Warship Production and AcquisitionVice Admiral B. Sivakumar has assumed charge as the Controller Warship Production and Acquisition on January 1, 2024.
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January 1, 2024
Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, Assumes Charge as the Chief of MaterielVice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh has assumed charge as the Chief of Materiel on January 1, 2024. An alumnus of VJTI, University of Mumbai, Vice Admiral Deshmukh was commissioned as an Engineer Officer into the Indian Navy on March 31, 1986.
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January 1, 2024
Air Vice Marshal S Sivakumar took as Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration, Headquarters Western Air Command, Indian Air ForceOn 1st January, 2024 Air Vice Marshal S Sivakumar took over as Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration (SOA) of Headquarters Western Air Command, New Delhi.
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December 26, 2023
Defence Minister commissions stealth guided missile destroyer INS Imphal in Mumbai; Terms it as a symbol of 'Aatmanirbharta' in defenceINS Imphal, a Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at an impressive ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 26, 2023.
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December 20, 2023
Tata Boeing Aerospace Delivers 250 AH-64 Apache Fuselages, Manufactured in IndiaTata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the 250th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad.
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November 25, 2023
Prime Minister Modi visits HAL facilities in BengaluruPrime Minister Modi was briefed about advanced technology work being done at HAL towards realising the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'
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November 25, 2023
Prime Minister Modi Flies in the LCA TejasPrime Minister Narendra Modi flew in the Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured Twin Seater Fighter Aircraft Light Combat Aircraft Tejas
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November 24, 2023
Merlinhawk Aerospace and Vega Composites to establish a Joint Venture in IndiaMerlinhawk Aerospace and Vega Composites have signed a Joint Venture agreement to establish a Composites manufacturing and design facility in the Defence Corridor in Tamil Nadu, India
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November 22, 2023
National Geographic India's documentary 'Inside NSG' is all set to take viewers on a gripping journey into the world of National Security Guard commandos, honouring the martyrs of 26/11Premiering on November 26, the film will revolve around the invigorating journey of a NSG officer undergoing rigorous training as he gets inducted into NSG.
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November 22, 2023
Best 9-month results in IAI's historyIAI record the highest-ever 9-month net income and gross profit in the Company's history with record-breaking sales of some $3,873 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, highest EBITDA ever recorded and a record-breaking order backlog of about $16.6 billion
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October 31, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries salutes the IDF on the successful interception of a long-range ballistic missile by the "Arrow” missile defence systemIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) salutes the IDF on the successful interception of a long-range ballistic missile by the "Arrow" missile defence system.
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September 25, 2023
First ever drone exhibition cum display 'Bharat Drone Shakti 2023' inaugurated by Defence Minister at Hindan Air Force StationBharat Drone Shakti 2023, a first-of-its-kind drone exhibition cum display was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Air Force Station, Hindan in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on September 25, 2023.
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September 15, 2023
Navantia's AIP successfully performs factory acceptance testsNavantia has successfully completed the factory acceptance tests of the AIP BEST (Bio-Ethanol Stealth Technology) system for the S-80 submarines, in a testing facility unique in the world.
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September 13, 2023
Indian Air Force Chief receives the first C295 to IndiaAirbus Defence and Space has officially handed over in fly-away condition the first of 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) to begin replacing its ageing Avros-748 fleet.
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August 29, 2023
Embraer Defense & Security holds C-390 Millennium Day in IndiaEmbraer Defense & Security held a C-390 Millennium Day in New Delhi to deepen engagement with the aerospace and defence industry in India and provide more information on Embraer's suite of Defense & Security products and solutions, in particular, the C-390 Millennium
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August 28, 2023
Embraer Defense & Security holds C-390 Millennium Day in IndiaAn Embraer C-390 Millennium Day will be held in New Delhi on August 29, 2023. This event seeks to deepen engagement with the aerospace and defence industry in India and provide more information on Embraer's suite of Defense & Security products and solutions, in particular, the C-390 Millennium.
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August 16, 2023
Boeing Begins Production on E-model Apaches for Indian ArmyBoeing is starting production ofthe Indian Army's Apaches in Mesa, Arizona. The company will deliver a total of six AH-64E Apaches fulfilling the Indian Army's requirements.
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July 30, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries' DS-SAR satellite has been successfully launched – and entered Earth orbit in spaceThe satellite has begun its space mission and transmitted the first data to the ground station
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July 13, 2023
DAC approves proposals for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft from France to boost Indian Navy's operational capabilitiesAlso clears acquisition of three additional Scorpene submarines under Buy (Indian) category
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July 11, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates HAL's Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur to facilitate close defence industrial collaboration between India & MalaysiaAlso interacts with Indian diaspora; Urges them to work incessantly for shared prosperity
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July 11, 2023
L&T Signs Master Ship Repair Agreement with US NavyL&T's state-of-the-art Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai – a major node in the Southern Defence Corridor - has been undertaking voyage repairs of the Military Sealift Command vessels.
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July 10, 2023
L&T and Navantia sign a Teaming Agreement for Project 75 (India) submarine programL&T and Navantia signed an MoU for the program on April 11, 2023 at Madrid, which has now culminated in this Teaming Agreement
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April 13, 2023
IAI Delivers Wings for USAF T-38 TrainersIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) hasmarked the delivery of the 100th IAI-produced T-38 wing to the United States Air Force, in a special ceremony held at the company's headquarters.
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March 31, 2023
Navantia's S-81 'Isaac Peral' submarine successfully performs its first diveThe S-81 has passed a major milestone, with its first static dive, on the way to full operation
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March 6, 2023
Defence Minister reviews operational capabilities of Indian Navy during Naval Commanders' Conference aboard INS VikrantDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy during the Naval Commanders' Conference held aboard India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on March 6, 2023.
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January 24, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews Aero India 2023 preparations during apex committee meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparations of the forthcoming Aero India during the apex committee meeting held in New Delhi on January 24, 2023.
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January 19, 2023
Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers first fuselage for Indian Army AH-64 ApacheTata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad.
