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May 19, 2026
CiS Unveils ORKA Dock: World's first autonomous UAS launch and recovery system for moving maritime and mobile platformsCiS, a leading European developer of autonomous aerial systems, today announced the introduction of ORKA Dock - a fully automatic launch and recovery hangar for its ORKA Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS).
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May 19, 2026
Indian Navy Awards ADITI 3.0 contract for High Power Microwave System to Tonbo Imaging, Among a Select Few Globally with HPM CapabilityDefence technology company Tonbo Imaging has been awarded a contract by the Indian Navy under the ADITI 3.0 innovation framework to integrate and commission a High Power Microwave (HPM) system for naval platforms.
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May 19, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnam's Deputy PM & Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang hold bilateral talks in HanoiReaffirm commitment to maintaining peace, stability, security, safety & freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific region
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May 15, 2026
Defence Minister and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lay foundation stones for AMCA's Core Integration & Flight Testing Centre and Naval Systems Manufacturing FacilityGrounding ceremonies held for private sector projects for Ammunitions, Propellants & Fuses; 8 companies collaborate to establish Drone City in the state
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May 14, 2026
Self-reliance and jointness must for strategic autonomy & future-ready force: Defence MinisterTomorrow's battlefield will reward those who shorten time between idea, prototype & operational deployment, says Rajnath Singh
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May 11, 2026
Embraer Names India's Bharat Forge as New SupplierThe company will supply forged raw materials, reinforcing Embraer's strategy of expanding and diversifying its global supplier base
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May 9, 2026
Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) appointed as Chief of Defence StaffThe Government has appointed Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) as the Chief of Defence Staff, who shall also function as the Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders.
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May 9, 2026
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed as Chief of the Naval StaffThe Government has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM as the Chief of the Naval Staff. The present Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM will be retiring from service on May 31, 2026.
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May 9, 2026
India conducts successful flight-trial of Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle systemIndia conducted the successful flight-trial of an Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on May 8, 2026.
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May 9, 2026
Major breakthrough in Hypersonic Missile development: DRDO conducts extensive long-duration test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet CombustorDefence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles by successfully conducting an extensive long-duration test of its Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor.
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May 9, 2026
Minister of State for Defence inaugurates AIOS - Armed Forces Ophthalmology Update 2026 at New DelhiMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth inaugurated the AIOS–Armed Forces Ophthalmology Update 2026 at New Delhi on May 9, 2026.
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May 8, 2026
Defence Minister visits Tiranga Mountain Rescue's photo exhibition in New Delhi marking 10 years of dedicated service to the nationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on May 8, 2026, visited a photo exhibition titled 'A Decade of Silent Service to the Nation' organised by Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR), India's pioneering high-altitude rescue organisation, at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi to commemorate 10 years of dedicated service.
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May 8, 2026
10th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks held in New DelhiThe 10th edition of Defence Policy Talks between India and Australia took place in New Delhi on May 8, 2026.
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May 8, 2026
Navantia marks keel laying of seventh corvette for Saudi ArabiaConstruction No. 576, to be named HMS NEOM, is now on the slipway alongside the first corvette of this second series
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May 8, 2026
Short-duration, deep-penetration, high-intensity & high-impact, Op Sindoor showcased India's collective resolve & new military ethos: Defence Minister at Joint Commanders' ConferenceUrges Commanders to stay future-ready amid geopolitical uncertainties
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May 8, 2026
DRDO & IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weaponDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 7, 2026.
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May 7, 2026
Minister of State for Defence Inaugurates 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals' Conference at Kazhakoottam, KeralamMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth inaugurated the 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principal's Conference at Sainik School Kazhakoottam, Keralam on May 7, 2026.
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May 7, 2026
Andhra Pradesh Secures Landmark AMCA Flight Testing & Integration Complex at PuttaparthiAP Allocates 350 Acres for DRDO-ADA AMCA Flight Testing Hub; 300 More Acres Planned for Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem
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May 6, 2026
MBDA to implement MICA missiles MRO capabilities in IndiaMBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force for the development of a local capability for the Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) of MICA Missiles.
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May 6, 2026
Defence Minister holds bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of National Defence of Vietnam in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on May 6, 2026.
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May 6, 2026
DRDO opens CBRN Field Training & Demonstration Centre in DelhiDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) opened the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) field training and demonstration Centre at Burari plains in Delhi on May 6, 2026.
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May 6, 2026
India-Algeria Joint Commission agrees to further expand defence cooperation during inaugural meeting in New DelhiThe inaugural Joint Commission meeting between India and Algeria took place in New Delhi on May 5, 2026.
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May 5, 2026
CDS Inaugurats Conference on Brain-Computer Interface & Strategic Implications at New DelhiThe Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated a conference on 'Brain-Computer Interface (BCI): Expanding Neural Frontiers...
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May 5, 2026
India’s military might forged in factories of our defence industries, Op Sindoor reflected power of indigenous weapons, says Minister of State for Defence at North Tech Symposium 2026“Start-ups & MSMEs are driving force to realise Viksit Bharat goal”
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May 4, 2026
Tawazun Awards Contract to Embraer for Up to 20 C-390 Millennium for the UAE Air ForceC-390 to enhance UAE Air Force and Air Defence's military, humanitarian, and interoperability capabilities
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May 4, 2026
Research & surprise element must to stay future-ready in today’s technology-driven era: Defence Minister at North Tech Symposium“Nation that, most swiftly, adapts to technological revolution will hold decisive edge in future warfare”
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May 2, 2026
Unmatched valour of soldiers marked Op Sindoor as a golden chapter in India's military history: Defence Minister at ShauryaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has paid humble tributes to the Indian Defence Forces whose unmatched valour & indomitable spirit marked Operation Sindoor as a golden chapter in India's military history.
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May 1, 2026
Anugraha Narayana Das takes charge as Controller General of Defence AccountsBringing over three decades of extensive experience in defence financial management and public service, Anugraha Narayana Das, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), has assumed charge...
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May 1, 2026
Ravi K Assumes Charge as CMD of HALRavi K has assumed charge as the 22nd Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) from Dr. D K Sunil, who superannuated on April 30, 2026.
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May 1, 2026
Vishvajit Sahay assumes the charge as Secretary (Defence Finance)Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed the charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence on May 1, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).
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April 30, 2026
Defence Minister holds bilateral talks with Italian Defence Minister in New DelhiIndia & Italy exchange Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan 2026-27
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April 30, 2026
Op Sindoor demonstrated a shift from old mindset of issuing diplomatic statements on terror attacks, it showcased PM Modi-led Govt’s unwavering commitment through decisive action: Defence Minister“Op Sindoor displayed India's Tri-service military prowess; We executed & halted the operation on our own terms”
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April 28, 2026
Defence Minister holds bilateral meetings with his Kyrgyz, Kazakh & Belarusian counterparts in Bishkek to further strengthen defence cooperationRajnath Singh gifts two Bhishm Aarogya Maitri Health Cube to Kyrgyzstan for HADR & SAR operations
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April 28, 2026
HTX and ST Engineering to Partner on New Space Tech Programme to Enhance Public Safety OperationsHTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) and ST Engineering announced a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MTX (Milipol TechX Summit) 2026 to establish a new space technology programme, and co-develop space-based science and technology capabilities to strengthen Singapore's public safety operations.
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April 28, 2026
Op Sindoor demonstrated India's firm resolve that terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment: Defence Minister at SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in KyrgyzstanRajnath Singh calls for a unified front to tackle terrorism, separatism & extremism by eliminating safe havens & rejecting any political exceptions
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April 28, 2026
Indian Ocean Ship Sagar Arrives at Changi Naval Base, SingaporeIndian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, INS Sunayna, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on April 26, 2026, marking her fourth port call during the ongoing IOS SAGAR deployment under the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
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April 27, 2026
INS Sudarshini Concludes Port Call at Las Palmas, Canary IslandsThe Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded a landmark three-day port call at Las Palmas, Canary Islands, on April 26, 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in its Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.
