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April 5, 2024
Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 Bangladeshi fishermen; hands over them to Bangladesh Coast GuardIn the Meantime Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters at Kolkata established communication with Bangladesh Coast Guard and informed them about the incident and plan of action.
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April 5, 2024
Greece Moves Forward in Procurement of UH-60M Black HawkThe Government of Greece signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) today making official its intent to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, via US government Foreign Military Sale.
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April 4, 2024
Indian Coast Guard evacuates critically injured crew from a fishing boat in Gulf of KhambatIndian Coast Guard Station Pipavav evacuated one critically injured patient aged - 37 yrs, from an Indian Fishing Boat named Pushkar Raj, 50 km from the coast in Gulf of Khambat on April 3, 2024.
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April 4, 2024
Northrop Grumman's Integrated Battle Command System Demonstrates Another Successful LTAMDS and Patriot Live-Fire IntegrationNorthrop Grumman Corporation's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) seamlessly fused data from a Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS)...
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April 4, 2024
Embraer promotes forum on Amazon protection and border sovereignty at FIDAE 2024The use of aerial resources to protect the Amazon and border sovereignty will be the subject of a forum organized by Embraer at FIDAE 2024, the International Air and Space Fair, in Santiago, Chile.
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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 4, 2024
Army Commanders' Conference concludes calling for Greater Impetus on Ongoing TransformationThe Army Commanders' Conference concluded in New Delhi on April 2, 2024. The biannual event, held in a hybrid format, commenced with a virtual session chaired by General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on March 28, 2024, and was followed by in-person discussions on April 1 and 2, 2024.
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April 4, 2024
New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime successfully flight-tested by Strategic Forces Command & DRDO off the Odisha coastStrategic Forces Command (SFC), along with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), conducted the successful flight-test of New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha at around 1900 hrs on April 3, 2024.
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April 4, 2024
IWI Unveils Groundbreaking ARBEL – World's First Computerized Small Arms System, revolutionizing Combat Lethality and SurvivabilityElectronic Trigger with New Firing Mode Enhancing Accuracy in Short-Time Situations
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April 4, 2024
Damen Naval orders RENK gearboxes for Anti-Submarine Warfare frigatesDamen Naval has contracted RENK to supply the gearbox systems for the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates. The Dutch shipyard is building four new frigates, two each for the Royal Netherlands Navy and the Belgian navy.
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April 3, 2024
Visit by Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of Royal Australian NavyDuring his official visit to India, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of Royal Australian Navy, interacted with Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy at New Delhi on April 3, 2024.
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April 2, 2024
Boeing Awarded Contract to Continue Extreme Environmental Testing for Critical Defense PlatformsThe US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $559 million over five years to operate, maintain and perform testing at the Little Mountain Test Facility at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
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April 2, 2024
Brazilian Navy and Embraer sign innovation partnership agreementThe cooperation will support the development of on-board Surface Search and Coastal Surveillance Radars
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April 2, 2024
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 and was conducted in virtual mode on March 28 and thereafter in physical mode on April 1 and 2, 2024.
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April 2, 2024
ICG's Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar makes a port call in Vietnam as part of its overseas deployment to ASEAN countriesIndian Coast Guard (ICG) Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar, with an integral helicopter, made a port call at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on April 2, 2024
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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 2, 2024
Bengaluru Based Drone Startup Squadrone's In-House R&D Unit Receives Prestigious Recognition from DSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of IndiaBengaluru based drone startup Squadrone Infra and Mining's in-house Research and Development (R&D) unit has been officially recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
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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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April 1, 2024
Visit by Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam Commander-in-Chief Royal Thai NavyThe second edition of India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise concluded at Nacala, Mozambique on March 28, 2024.
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March 31, 2024
Closing Ceremony – Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024The Closing Ceremony of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and US, Tiger Triumph 2024 was held onboard USS Somerset on March 30, 2024.
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March 31, 2024
INSV Tarini Flagged Off for Return Voyage from Port LouisINSV Tarini on transoceanic sailing expedition set sail from Port Louis, Mauritius on March 30, 2024. The sailing vessel crewed by the resilient duo of Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K will undertake return voyage to Goa covering a distance of approx 2900 nm.
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March 29, 2024
CNS Admiral R. Hari Kumar addresses Future Leadership of Indian Armed Forces attending the 79 Staff Course at DSSC, WellingtonChief of the Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar visited DSSC, Wellington on March 28, 2024 and addressed the Future Leadership of the Indian Armed Forces attending the 79 Staff Course.
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March 29, 2024
India-Mozambique–Tanzania Trilateral (IMT TRILAT 24) Exercise concludes at Nacala, MozambiqueThe second edition of India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise concluded at Nacala, Mozambique on March 28, 2024.
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March 29, 2024
Defence Secretary visits Indian Coast Guard facilities in the North West RegionGiridhar Aramane inaugurates infrastructure for Hovercraft Maintenance Unit at Okha
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March 29, 2024
METOC Seminar 'Meghayan 2024' – An Insight into the Frontline of Climate ChangeThe World Meteorological Day is commemorated every year on 23rd March. It marks the origin of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on March 23, 1950 and signifies the invaluable contribution and essential role of the meteorologists in this field.
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March 29, 2024
Delivery of Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18 (YARD 128), Part of 11 X Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Project at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai for NAD (Karanja)The delivery of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18', part of 11 X ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd...
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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 28, 2024
Department of Defence Production issues notification for re-organisation of DGQATo facilitate transparent allocation of Proof Ranges & Testing Facilities, Directorate of Defence Testing and Evaluation Promotion to come into force
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March 27, 2024
Army Commanders to Brainstorm Conceptual Issues, Review and Assess the Overall Security SituationArmy Commanders' Conference, first for the year 2024 will be organised in hybrid mode with the conference in virtual mode scheduled on March 28, 2024 and thereafter physical mode in New Delhi on April 1 and 2, 2024.
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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
UVision USA and SAIC to Collaborate on Loitering Munition Systems Manufacturing in the USAExpediting its Solutions for U.S. Clients: UVision Initiates Production of Hero 120 Systems in South Carolina
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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 26, 2024
As part of overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, ICG Ship Samudra Paheredar arrives at Manila Bay, PhilippinesIndian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialised Pollution Control Vessel, arrived at Manila Bay, Philippines on March 25, 2024 on a three-day visit.
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March 26, 2024
The Netherlands To Upgrade Their MQ-9A CapabilitiesThe Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is working with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to make important upgrades to their growing fleet of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
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March 25, 2024
Teledyne FLIR Awarded by Northrop Grumman for Supplier ExcellenceNorthrop Grumman Corporation has recognized Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, during the company's Supplier Excellence Awards.
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March 23, 2024
Indian Navy's Ongoing Maritime Security Operations ('Op Sankalp')Indian Navy has responded to the manifestation of Israel – Hamas conflict in the maritime domain by re-orienting and significantly enhancing the scope of its ongoing maritime security operations since mid-December 2023.
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March 22, 2024
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari addresses 79th Staff Course at Defence Services Staff College, WellingtonCAS underscores transition of IAF into a contemporary & future ready Aerospace Force
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March 21, 2024
NCC & NPCIL ink MoU to raise awareness on peaceful use of nuclear power through various programmes pan IndiaNational Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on March 21, 2024
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March 21, 2024
India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise IMT TRILAT-2024INS Tir and INS Sujata will participate in the forthcoming second edition of India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise, a joint maritime exercise scheduled from March 21-29, 2024.
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March 21, 2024
GA-ASI Adds New Capabilities to its Predator Mission TrainerIn a move that will be welcomed by many of its international customers, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has installed enhanced operating software into its Predator Mission Trainer (PMT) simulator that resides at GA-ASI's Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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March 20, 2024
Station Commanders' Workshop Concludes at Naval Headquarters, New DelhiAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), along with Kala Hari Kumar, President Naval Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA) addressed the Station Commanders, at the Workshop being held for the first time at New Delhi.
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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 20, 2024
GA-ASI Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System with MQ-9B SeaGuardianOn February 27, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in cooperation with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)...
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March 20, 2024
Induction of Helicopter Unit at Air Force Station ThanjavurSouthern Air Command (SAC) was established in July 1984 in response to certain geopolitical developments to ensure effective command and control of IAF assets and facilitate quick deployment of combat forces in the event of threats developing in the Indian Ocean Region.
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March 20, 2024
Embraer showcases the C-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano at inaugural visit to Melbourne, FloridaThe two aircraft, along with the Praetor 600 super-midsize and the Phenom 300E light business jets, were on static display at Embraer Executive Jets' headquarters
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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 19, 2024
Memorandum of Understanding between Indian Navy and IIT KharagpurIndian Navy & IIT Kharagpur joins forces to drive innovation through research partnership
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March 19, 2024
Raksha Mantri Trophy for Armed Forces Medical Services' Best & Second Best Command Hospitals for Year 2022 Given AwayCommand Hospital (Southern Command), Pune & Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow judged as Best and Second Best Command Hospitals
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March 19, 2024
International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN STEP)IN STEP has been explicitly curated as a two week strategic engagement at NDC New Delhi under the aegis of NSCS and MEA.
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March 19, 2024
Activation of Emergency Landing Facility on National Highway 16On March 18, 2024, Indian Air Force fighter and transport aircraft carried out operations on an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) airstrip on National Highway 16 near Addanki in Bapatla district.
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March 18, 2024
Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24In consonance with the established partnership between India and the US, a bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between both countries, Tiger Triumph – 24, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from March 18 to 31, 2024.
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March 18, 2024
Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider Receives Aviation Week Grand Laureate AwardNorthrop Grumman Corporation received the Aviation Week Grand Laureate Award in the defense category for its role as the prime contractor delivering the B-21 Raider to the United States Air Force.
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March 18, 2024
IAE AG successfully tests V2500 engine on 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation FuelIAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) announced it has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover, Germany.
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March 17, 2024
Indian Army Contingent Departs for Seychelles for Joint Military Exercise “Exercise LAMITIYE-2024”Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles today to participate in the Tenth edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
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March 16, 2024
Anti-Piracy Operations against Pirate Ship MV Ruen by Indian NavyINS Kolkata, mission-deployed in the Arabian Sea, through the sustained high tempo of operations lasting over 40 hrs, has thwarted the designs of the Somali pirates to hijack ships transiting through the region by intercepting the pirate ship MV Ruen, on March 16, 2024.
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March 16, 2024
Passing Out Parade of Agniveers 02/23 Batch at INS ChilkaA spectacular Passing Out Parade (POP) of third batch of Agniveers (02/2023) was held at INS Chilka, at Odisha on March 15, 2024.
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March 15, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates the newly-constructed Headquarters of the Indian Navy 'Nausena Bhawan' at Delhi Cantt.Nausena Bhawan, the newly-constructed Headquarters of the Indian Navy, located at Delhi Cantt. was officially inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on March 15, 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 15, 2024
First Training Squadron Enhances Bilateral Relations During Visit to Port LouisThe First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir and CGS Sarathi, concluded visit to Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of their Long Range Training Deployment.
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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 5, 2024
1st Naval Commanders' Conference of 2024: Defence Minister witnesses 'twin-carrier operations', a testament to Indian Navy's growing capabilities towards safeguarding maritime interestsThe first edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference of 2024 commenced on March 5, 2024.
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March 5, 2024
New Administrative & Training building at Naval War College, GoaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates the building and terms it as a symbol of Navy's aspirations & India's legacy of maritime excellence
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March 4, 2024
MoD inks MoU with BEML Limited, BEL & MIDHANI for indigenous development of Advanced Fuelling & Control System for Engines for heavy duty applicationsMinistry of Defence has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BEML Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam...
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March 4, 2024
DefConnect 2024: Defence Minister launches ADITI scheme to promote innovations in critical & strategic defence technologiesADITI scheme will nurture youth's innovation & help India leap forward in the field of technology: Rajnath Singh
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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.
