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February 16, 2024
Aerospace & Defence – Capability Roadmap 2030 ConclaveIndia's Defence Sector Forges Path to Global Innovation Hub in Aerospace and Defence
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February 15, 2024
Lockheed Martin's Pony Express 2 Tech Demo Satellites Declared Ready For LaunchThe Lockheed Martin Pony Express 2 mission, intended to showcase how space can enhance Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2), is ready for launch.
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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 14, 2024
Aatmanirbharta in Defence: MoD signs contract worth 1,752 crore with AWEIL for 463 Stabilised Remote Control Guns for Indian Navy & Indian Coast GuardThe Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on February 14, 2024 with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd. (AWEIL), Kanpur for manufacturing & supply...
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February 14, 2024
Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Varaha makes a port call at Maputo Port, Mozambique as part of strategic overseas deployment to East AfricaIndian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) ICGS Varaha made a significant port call at Maputo Port, Mozambique on February 14, 2024...
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February 13, 2024
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane visits BEL, Chennai and AVNL AvadiBEL's contribution towards Indigenisation of weapon systems and platforms is crucial for the success of Make in India: Defence Secretary
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February 13, 2024
MoD inks contract worth 2269.54 crore with BEL to procure 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems for Indian NavyThe Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad on February 13, 2024 in New Delhi, for procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems along with associated equipment / accessories...
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February 13, 2024
RTX's Pratt & Whitney receives a $355 million F100 engine sustainment contract for South Korea's F-15s, F-16sPratt & Whitney, an RTX business, was awarded an F100 engine performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
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February 12, 2024
RTX's Pratt & Whitney business completes key design review on Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion offeringPratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has completed a critical assessment of its Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) offering with the US Air Force, moving the programme closer to completing its detailed design review.
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February 12, 2024
RTX's Mobile Ground Control Approach System Delivered to US Air ForceCollins Aerospace, an RTX business, has delivered vehicle-mounted air traffic control systems to the US Air Force to provide air traffic management in the most contested environments.
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February 12, 2024
IAF Team Inducts for the Singapore Air Show 2024A team of 71 personnel of Indian Air Force's (IAF) Sarang Helicopter Display Team landed at the PayaLebar Air Base of Singapore to participate in the Singapore Air Show 2024.
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February 12, 2024
General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff Departs on an Official Tour to the United States of AmericaGeneral Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), embarks on a significant official tour to the United States of America from February 13 to February 16, 2024.
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February 12, 2024
SCD USA's subsidiary, Quantum Imaging, was Selected by Leonardo DRS to Provide Cutting-Edge MIRA SWIR Cameras, Enhancing Targeting Systems with Unparalleled Imaging CapabilitiesThe MIRA SWIR cameras will equip US Army's JETS II with advanced imaging SWIR camera technology
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February 12, 2024
Orbit's MPT 30WGX Terminal Receives Network Access Certificate to Operate on Avanti NetworksAvanti Communications (“Avanti”), a global multi-orbit provider of fully integrated connectivity services and solutions and Orbit Communications Systems Ltd., a leading provider of airborne communications solutions...
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February 9, 2024
Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff visits Military Institute of Technology, PuneAir Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff visited Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Girinagar, Pune on February 9, 2024 and interacted with all participants of Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC-06).
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February 9, 2024
Admiral R. Hari Kumar Chief of the Naval Staff Visit to Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC)Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff accompanied by Kala Hari Kumar, President (NWWA) visited Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) from February 6 to 9 2024.
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February 9, 2024
Hungary's C-390 Millennium makes its maiden flightThe first C-390 Millennium of the Hungarian Air Force has successfully completed its maiden flight yesterday in Gavião Peixoto.
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February 9, 2024
Embraer and Mahindra announce collaboration on the C-390 Millennium Medium Transport Aircraft in IndiaMoU reflects Embraer and Mahindra's commitment to Make in India
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February 8, 2024
17th Indian Navy - French Navy Staff Talks17th Indian Navy (IN) – French Navy (FN) Staff Talks was held from February 6-7, 2024 at New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna, ACNS (FCI) and Rear Admiral Jean Marc Durandau, Director International Engagements, FN.
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February 8, 2024
Armed Forces' Nari Shakti on a global stage: Sqn Ldr Bhawana Kanth, Col Ponung Doming & Lt Cdr Annu Prakash share their remarkable journeys at World Defence Show 2024 in RiyadhThe World Defence Show (WDS) 2024, currently being held in Riyadh, witnessed Tri-Service women representation, a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government's vision of leveraging Nari Shakti across domains.
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February 7, 2024
Sikorsky Completes Flight Tests of Three Hellenic Navy MH-60R HelicoptersSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed testing of the integrated mission systems and sensors aboard three MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters purchased by the Hellenic Navy.
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February 7, 2024
Time for building a highly capable Aatmanirbhar defence space ecosystem, says CDS General Anil ChauhanChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has stressed that as the country is going through Amrit Kaal, it is time for building a highly capable Aatmanirbhar defence space ecosystem.
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February 7, 2024
Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt on a visit to Riyadh for World Defence Show 2024Holds talks with Saudi Defence Minister & Assistant Defence Minister to further consolidate bilateral cooperation in multifarious sectors
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February 5, 2024
DRDO carries out successful flight trials of High-speed Expendable Aerial Target 'ABHYAS' from Integrated Test Range, ChandipurFour flight trials of High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) - ABHYAS were successfully carried out by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha during January 30 to February 2, 2024.
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February 5, 2024
GA-ASI Demonstrates A2E Concept with AFSOCDuring a series of demonstrations in December 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) worked collaboratively to execute several capability demonstrations as part of the Adaptive Airborne Enterprise (A2E) concept development.
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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 3, 2024
Delivery of 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Mahabali25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Mahabali has been delivered to Indian Navy on February 2, 2024 in presence of Rear Admiral Subir Mukherjee, NM, ASY(Kochi). This Tug is a proud flag bearer of "Make in India" initiative of Government of India.
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February 1, 2024
Indian Navy Declares 2024 as 'Year of Naval Civilians'Indian Navy has declared 2024 as 'Year of Naval Civilians' to improve administration, efficiency and well-being of Naval Civilians by addressing all facets of Civilian HR Management in a time bound manner.
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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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February 1, 2024
GA-ASI Demonstrates Release of A2LE from MQ-20 Avenger UASGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully demonstrated an inflight release of its Advanced Air-Launched Effects (A2LE) platform, releasing an A2LE from the internal weapons bay of a GA-ASI MQ-20 Avenger® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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January 31, 2024
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane co-chairs 12th India-Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting at MuscatIndia & Oman ink MoU on procurement of Defence Material and Equipment
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January 30, 2024
India-US cooperation will act as force multiplier for rules-based world order: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Indo-American Chamber of Commerce conference in New DelhiThe capital and technological know-how from the US can help India to achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, while investments here can give the American companies high returns and an avenue of de-risking.
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January 30, 2024
INS Sumitra Carries out 2nd Successful Anti Piracy Ops – Rescuing 19 Crew members and Vessel from Somali PiratesIndian Naval Ship Sumitra, having thwarted the Piracy attempt on FV Iman, has carried out yet another successful anti-piracy operation off the East Coast of Somalia, rescuing Fishing Vessel Al Naeemi and her Crew (19 Pakistani Nationals) from 11 Somali Pirates.
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January 29, 2024
India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise 'SADA TANSEEQ' Commences in RajasthanThe inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise 'SADA TANSEEQ' commenced today at Mahajan, Rajasthan.
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January 25, 2024
Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards to Army on Republic Day 2024List of Army personnel awarded for their gallantry and distinguished service on the occasion of Republic Day 2024 is enclosed. You are requested to publish the name and awards of the awardee suitably.
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January 24, 2024
MoD inks contract, worth over 1070 crore, with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for 14 Fast Patrol Vessels for Indian Coast GuardThe Ministry of Defence has signed Contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai on January 24, 2024, for acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
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January 24, 2024
Launch of Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129) 5th Barge of 11 X Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge Project on January 24, 2024 at Suryadipta Project Pvt Ltd, ThaneThe launch of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129)', 5th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on January 24, 2024 at Suryadipta Project Pvt Ltd (Launch site of SPPL).
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January 24, 2024
Exercise Desert KnightOn January 23, 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise Desert Knight along with French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force.
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January 22, 2024
Indian – Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR Commences In Himachal PradeshThe 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR has commenced at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
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January 22, 2024
Indian Army Special Forces Contingent reaches Egypt for Joint Exercise 'Cyclone'The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel reached Egypt to take part in the 2nd edition of India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE.