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March 27, 2025
US Army Special Operations Orders Five Additional Boeing MH-47G Block II ChinooksUS Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing a $240 million contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft.
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March 27, 2025
GA-ASI's Megan Kendrick Wins Influence in Engineering Award from San Diego Business JournalMegan Kendrick, a project engineer with Poway, California-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has been recognized with the San Diego Business Journal's Leader in Influence Award.
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March 26, 2025
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi underscores need of jointness & integration among Armed Forces amid evolving nature of warfareChief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, the strategic challenges facing India and the need for jointness and synergy among the armed forces.
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March 26, 2025
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight-test indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at about 1200 hrs on March 26, 2025.
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March 26, 2025
Induction of Fourth 25t Bollard Pull Tug Yuvan (Yard 338)Induction ceremony for fourth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Yuvan was held on March 26, 2025 at Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) in presence of Cmde Rajeev John, General Manager (Refit) as the Chief Guest.
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March 26, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks ₹6,900 crore contracts for 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems & High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles to enhance Indian Army's operational readinessMinistry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles respectively at a total cost of about ₹6,900 crore.
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March 26, 2025
Indian Armed Forces to Enhance Operational Efficiency with IG Defence's BLE Tool Tracking System at Key BasesIn a significant move to modernize airbase operations under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to adopt an advanced Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Tool Tracking System, after signing a contract with IG Defence and Aerospace, who have won Ministry of Defence's iDEX Challenge for this pioneering technology.
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March 25, 2025
Embraer will showcase portfolio of innovative solutions at LAAD Defence & Security 2025Embraer Defense & Security portfolio includes high performance, multi-role aircraft as well as comprehensive solutions for air, land, sea, space, and cyber
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March 25, 2025
Bombardier Defense Announces Order of Two Challenger 650 Aircraft Destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions in AustraliaBombardier Defense is pleased to announce that Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia...
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March 25, 2025
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of Belgium's MQ-9B SkyGuardian®General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Belgian Ministry of Defence completed the first flight of a new MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) that will be the first SkyGuardian delivered to Belgium as part of a four-aircraft purchase.
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March 25, 2025
Technology Transfer Project Between Lockheed Martin and Pilatus for PC-21Under the terms of an offset project, Pilatus and Lockheed Martin will partner on the technology and development of avionics and training functionality for its advanced next-generation pilot training system.
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March 25, 2025
Aegis Combat System Demonstrates System's Capability to Counter Hypersonic ThreatsLockheed Martin continues advancing technologies to enhance future deterrence solutions
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March 24, 2025
SpearUAV Announces Completion of a Significant Funding Round Led by Deep Insight Venture FundInvestment to support the expansion of production capabilities in Israel and future global operations
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March 24, 2025
Survival in today's battlespace is not about being fittest, but about those who adapt, transform, and position themselves & seize emerging opportunities: CDS General Anil Chauhan"Survival in today's battlespace is not about being the fittest, but about those who adapt, transform, and position themselves and seize emerging opportunities."
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March 22, 2025
13th Edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting concludes in RomeThe 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20-21, 2025 in Rome, Italy.
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March 22, 2025
Launching of second P11356 frigate (YD 1259) — A monumental leap in India's indigenous warship buildingGoa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India's premier defence shipyards, has achieved yet another historic milestone with the successful launch of 'Tavasya', the second frigate of Project 11356 (Yard 1259).
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March 21, 2025
Chief of the Air Staff Felicitates Outstanding SportsmenAir Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, on March 21, 2025, felicitated the meritorious sportsmen of IAF who have excelled at Services, National and International arena, at a ceremony that was held at Air Force Station New Delhi.
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March 21, 2025
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff & Department of Science and Technology ink MoU in Defence R&D to enhance Technological Innovation for Armed ForcesHeadquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 21, 2025 at New Delhi.
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March 21, 2025
US Air Force Selects Boeing for Next-Generation Air Dominance Fighter PlatformThe NGAD fighter selection builds on Boeing's legacy, establishing a new global standard for 6th generation fighter capability
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March 20, 2025
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi – NCR Signs MoU with ISRO's NRSC to Advance Space Research and InnovationThe collaboration will boost research in remote sensing, disaster management, advanced farming, environmental studies, and space technology
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March 20, 2025
AFMS and NIMHANS, Bengaluru Ink MoU for Collaborative Research & TrainingIn a significant step towards improving the mental well-being of the nation's defence personnel, the Armed Forces Medical Services and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for collaborative research and training aimed at enhancing mental health support and care for the Armed Forces.
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March 20, 2025
GA-ASI Achieves EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B PlatformsEuropean Military Airworthiness Regulator Approves GA-ASI Application Approval Will Make Subsequent Certifications Easier
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March 20, 2025
Paras Defence & Space Technologies secures ₹142.31 Crore Contract from DRDO to Develop India's most advanced anti-drone laser domeParas Defence & Space Technologies Ltd., a prominent Indian defence engineering firm, has secured a ₹142.31 crores (including taxes) contract from Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to develop a high-powered laser system, an indigenous air defence system inspired to make India's most-advanced anti-drone laser dome.
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March 19, 2025
Terrorism remains an evolving challenge, use of advanced tech necessitates collaborative & action-oriented approach, says Defence Secretary at 14th meeting of ADMM-Plus Experts Working Group on Counter-TerrorismCalls for developing a 'whole of government and whole of society' approach to counter radicalisation & violent extremism and enhancing legal & financial frameworks to disrupt terror financing networks
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March 19, 2025
GA-ASI Releases New TacSit-C2® for Payload Command and ControlNew Product Builds on Extensive Experience in Controlling UAS Payloads; Part of GA's Quadratix Software Enterprise
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March 19, 2025
Liquid Robotics and Sagar Defence Engineering Sign MoU to Strengthen Maritime SecurityLiquid Robotics, a Boeing company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd, a leading Indian unmanned systems startup, to co-develop and co-produce Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASV).
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March 19, 2025
Put nation first, remain united, discharge duties honestly & move fearlessly towards set goals: Defence Minister's clarion call at Major Bob Khathing Memorial EventDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the people to always put the nation first, remain united, discharge the duties with honesty, and move fearlessly towards achieving their goals, which were the core principles of Major Bob Khathing, an extraordinary figure who made invaluable contributions to the North-East region and national security.
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March 18, 2025
Navantia Australia Signs Landmark Designer Support Contract to Support Royal Australian Navy FleetNavantia Australia has been awarded the Designer Support Contract to provide comprehensive design and engineering support to all Navantia-designed ships in service with the Royal Australian Navy.
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March 18, 2025
Defence Minister meets Netherlands Defence Minister in New DelhiBoth countries explore possibilities of defence industrial collaboration & working together in domains like AI
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March 17, 2025
Defence Minister meets US Director of National Intelligence in New DelhiBoth countries explore avenues for collaboration in cutting-edge defence innovation & niche technologies
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March 17, 2025
9th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks held in New DelhiFocus on cooperation in maritime domain awareness, reciprocal information sharing, industry and science & technology collaboration
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March 14, 2025
Navantia cuts first steel for the second Corvette for Saudi Arabia at the San Fernando shipyardThis event has taken place only three months after starting the construction of the first ship of this new contract
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March 12, 2025
Tejas LCA AF MK1 test-fires Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air MissileAeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully conducted test-launch of homegrown ASTRA, Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
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March 12, 2025
Visit of Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of Air Staff to HQ SAC for Southern Air Command Commanders' ConferenceAir Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) visited Headquarters Southern Air Command on March 12, 2025 for the Commanders' Conference of Southern Air Command (SAC) in Thiruvananthapuram.
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March 12, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: ₹2,906 crore contract signed with BEL for Low-level Transportable Radar (Ashwini) for IAFAs part of the Government's efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities of the country, Ministry of Defence has inked a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar, LLTR (Ashwini) at a cost of ₹2,906 crore.
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March 12, 2025
GA-ASI's Gray Eagle ER Makes First PLEO FlightsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its first flight test series of the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) using a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite constellation for aircraft communications.
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March 12, 2025
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh underscores need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challengesChief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh underscored the need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges in the evolving geo-strategic landscape.
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March 11, 2025
NAVANTIA's second S-80 submarine starts tests and safety milestonesThe S-82 'Narciso Monturiol' submarine, second of the series of four that Navantia is building for the Spanish Navy, has successfully accomplished its first safety milestone: the "power up" of the equipment.
