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April 11, 2025
Kalam & Kavach 2.0: Securing India's Rise Through Defence ReformsPentagon Press and DOAP proudly announce the second edition of Kalam & Kavach, set to take place on April 15, 2025, at Ashoka Hall, Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in Pune, organized in collaboration with the Southern Command of the Indian Army, Kalam & Kavach 2.0 is poised to become a landmark platform for strategic dialogue on national defence and policy reforms.
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April 10, 2025
Armed Forces must operate jointly & remain future-ready in today's ever-evolving multi-domain environment: Defence Minister at DSSC, Wellington“Armed Forces must operate jointly and remain future-ready in today's ever-evolving multi-domain environment where cyber, space & information warfare etc. are as potent as conventional operations,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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April 10, 2025
Navantia will enhance the capability of Royal Thai Navy amphibious shipNavantia will support the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) in its project to enhance the capability of the landing platform dock (LPD) HTMS Chang (792).
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April 9, 2025
Phase two of first edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025Phase 2 of First Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference commenced with an inaugural address by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Nausena Bhawan on April 7, 2025.
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April 9, 2025
Northrop Grumman Achieves First-Ever Undocking Between Two Commercial Spacecraft in Geosynchronous OrbitA Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation's Space Logistics LLC has successfully undocked with Intelsat's IS-901 satellite, completing its life extension service.
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April 8, 2025
Meprolight Secures Israeli Police Contract for STING PRO dual laser pointer Adapted Uniquely for Law Enforcement ForcesThe Compact Dual-Wavelength Laser Pointer Now Equipped with Green Laser, Ensuring Forces' Distinction and Improved Coordination in Critical Situations
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April 8, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds meeting with Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy PM & Defence Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in New DelhiEager to work closely in areas such as defence cooperation, co-production & co-development projects, innovation & technology: Rajnath Singh
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April 8, 2025
GA-ASI Inks Collaboration Deal With South Korea's HanwhaGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to collaborate on the development and production of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the global defense market.
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April 7, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: ₹2,385 crore contract inked with BEL for Electronic Warfare Suites & aircraft modification kits for Mi-17 V5 helicoptersMinistry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits as well as their installation on Mi-17 V5 helicopters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force at an overall cost of ₹2,385.36 crore.
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April 7, 2025
A Tri-services All Women Circumnavigation Sailing Expedition, Samudra Pradakshina, kick-starts its 55-Day VoyageA tri-services all women Circumnavigation Sailing Expedition, “Samudra Pradakshina” from Mumbai to Seychelles and back was flagged off on April 7, 2025 by Lt General A.K. Ramesh, Commandant, College of Military Engineering (CME) from the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre, Colaba, Mumbai.
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April 7, 2025
GA-ASI Expands Targeting Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian®General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets.
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April 7, 2025
UVision Acquires Trim Robotics, Expanding its Loitering Munition CapabilitiesStrengthening UVision's Tactical Loitering Munition Portfolio with Innovative Ground-Breaking Precision Strike Capabilities
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April 6, 2025
INS Tarkash Undertakes Passex with Royal New Zealand Navy Ship HMNZS Te KahaThe Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tarkash participated in a PASSEX with the Royal New Zealand Navy's Anzac-class frigate Te Kaha on April 4, 2025 in the Gulf of Aden.
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April 6, 2025
INS Trikand Renders Critical Medical Assistance in the Central Arabian SeaIndian Navy's Mission Deployed stealth frigate INS Trikand, operating in the Central Arabian Sea, provided urgent critical medical assistance to a Pakistani crew of a Fishing Vessel operating approximately 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast.
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April 5, 2025
Defence Minister flags-off INS Sunayna as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from Karwar with 44 personnel of nine friendly nations of Indian Ocean RegionDefence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-off Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sunayna, as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR (Security & Growth for All in the Region) in Karwar, Karnataka on April 5, 2025.
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April 5, 2025
Defence Minister reviews maritime security situation & Indian Navy's operational readiness during the Phase-1 of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in KarwarDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the maritime security situation, operational readiness of the Indian Navy, and the future outlook during the inaugural phase of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in Karwar, Karnataka on April 5, 2025.
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April 4, 2025
DRDO & Indian Army conduct four successful flight-tests of Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air MissileThe bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025 between Indian and Russian navies was held from March 28 to April 2 2025.
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April 4, 2025
Bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025The bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025 between Indian and Russian navies was held from March 28 to April 2 2025.
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April 3, 2025
Embraer and Denel agree on KC-390 Millennium cooperationMemorandum of Understanding signed by the two leading aerospace companies aims to strengthen the companies' strategic partnership with special focus on Embraer's new generation transport aircraft
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April 3, 2025
Defence Minister flags-off expeditions to Mt Everest & Mt KangchenjungaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-off expeditions to Mount Everest (8,848m) and Mount Kangchenjunga (8,586m) from South Block, New Delhi on April 3, 2025.
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April 3, 2025
Defence Minister exhorts AMC to continue adopting latest technologies to provide quality health services to soldiersNeed to develop tech for both defence & civilian sectors, Civil-military convergence is crucial for overall development
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April 3, 2025
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 from April 1 to 4, 2025.
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April 2, 2025
2,500 Kg Narcotics Seized by Indian Navy's Mission Deployed Warship INS TarkashINS Tarkash, a frontline frigate of the Indian Navy operating under the Western Naval Command, has successfully intercepted and seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean.
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March 30, 2025
Indian Air Force to Participate in Multi-Nation Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force.
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March 29, 2025
Approximately 31 lakh defence pensioners, of the total 32 lakh, onboarded on SPARSH portalOf the total 32 lakh defence pensioners, approximately31 lakh have been onboarded on System for Pension Administration - Raksha (SPARSH) and their pensions are being directly credited into their bank accounts.
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March 28, 2025
MoD inks two contracts worth ₹62,700 crore with HAL for supply of 156 LCH, Prachand to the Armed ForcesMinistry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth ₹62,700 crore, excluding taxes.
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March 28, 2025
Indian and Russian Navies set for the 14th Edition of Maritime Bilateral Exercise – INDRA 2025The 14th edition of the Indian-Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between India and Russia, is set to take place off Chennai from March 28 to April 2, 2025.
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March 28, 2025
CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurates 'Techkriti 2025', Asia's largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival at IIT KanpurChief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia's largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur.
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March 27, 2025
Launch of Tenth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134)Launching ceremony of 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134) was held on March 26, 2025 at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. Chief Guest for the launching Ceremony was Cmde Rahul Jagat, SPS, Submarine Overseeing Team (SOT), Mumbai.
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March 27, 2025
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi highlights Five Pillars of Transformation encompassing Technology Absorption, Structural Changes, HRD & Increasing Cohesion between Three ServicesChief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has stressed upon the Five Pillars of Transformation encompassing technology absorption, structural changes, human resource development and increasing cohesion between the three services.
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March 27, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks ₹2,500 crore contracts for NAMIS Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform & 5,000 Light VehiclesMinistry of Defence has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform and Force Motors Ltd & Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces at a total cost of around ₹2,500 crore.
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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.
