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September 1, 2026
Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, assumed the appointment of Director & Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College, PuneSurgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM assumed the appointment of Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune today morning.
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September 1, 2026
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma Scripts History as First (Non-Medical) Woman Two-Star Officer in the Defence ServicesIn a historic milestone for the Indian Air Force Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first woman officer (non-medical) in the Indian Defence Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal (or equivalent).
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September 1, 2026
Air Marshal Vivek Hande takes over as DGMS (Air)Air Marshal Vivek Hande, AVSM, VSM, took over as the Director General Medical Services (Air) on September 1, 2026 on permanent secondment to the Indian Air Force.
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September 1, 2026
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja takes over as DGAFMSAir Marshal Sandeep Thareja assumed the appointment of the 47th Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) on September 1, 2026. As the DGAFMS, Air Marshal Thareja will oversee the provision of comprehensive medical support to the Defence Forces.
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September 1, 2026
Air Marshal K.A.A. Sanjeeb Takes Over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of the Indian Air ForceAir Marshal K.A.A. Sanjeeb AVSM VSM assumed the charge of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 1, 2026.
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August 31, 2026
INS Nipun Commissioned into the Indian NavyThe Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar Class, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on August 31, 2026, marking a significant enhancement of the Navy's deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue capabilities.
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August 31, 2026
IAF International Squash Championship 2026 Commences at ChandigarhThe Indian Air Force International Squash Championship 2026 commenced at Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station Chandigarh marking the beginning of a prestigious international sporting event that brings together the finest squash talent from India and abroad.
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August 31, 2026
Javelin Joint Venture and Tata Advanced Systems Signs Agreement for Missile Co-Production in IndiaTata Advanced Systems Limited and the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) in India.
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August 30, 2026
4th Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concludes in New DelhiThe fourth edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course, conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and coordinated by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), concluded on August 30, 2026 after four weeks of professional military education and deliberations at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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August 28, 2026
Inaugural India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee Meeting Held in New DelhiThe inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on August 28, 2026.
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August 27, 2026
Defence Minister and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister perform Bhoomi Pujan for T-Series Tanks Overhaul Project at Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur₹472 crore project to overhaul 80 tanks per annum, boosting Indian Army's operational readiness, while generating employment opportunities
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August 27, 2026
Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, Commander of Sri Lanka Navy, on an Official Visit to IndiaVice Admiral Damian Fernando, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, is on an official visit to India from August 26 to 29, 2026.
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August 27, 2026
Delivery of Samarthak – The First Indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel of Indian NavySamarthak, the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), Kattupalli, was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 27, 2026.
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August 25, 2026
Defence Minister approves Transfer of Technology of DRDO-developed missile systems to Indian defence industry to bolster indigenous manufacturingIn a significant step towards achieving the vision of Aatmanirbharta in defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems...
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August 25, 2026
2nd India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue held in WellingtonThe second edition of Defence Strategic Dialogue between India and New Zealand took place in Wellington on August 24, 2026.
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August 25, 2026
Uvision Appoints Eyal Rubin as Chief Financial OfficerThe appointment comes as Uvision builds on strong business momentum, including new orders, recent US Army awards and combat-proven operational performance
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August 24, 2026
U.S. Ambassador Visits TLMAL, C-130J Empennage Production Line, Highlights MTA Competition, Growing U.S.-India Defence and Industrial PartnershipU.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, visited the Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL) facility in Hyderabad, Telangana...
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August 24, 2026
ICEYE Establishes Indian Entity to Support India's Sovereign Intelligence CapabilityICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, today announced the formal establishment of ICEYE India, operating from New Delhi.
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August 23, 2026
Defence Minister and West Bengal Chief Minister carry out Bhumi Pujan for five expansion projects of GRSE & YIL virtually from KolkataWorth approximately ₹3,500 crore, the projects to bolster the nation's shipbuilding, ship repair, metallurgical and production capabilities, giving a major push towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' & 'Make in India', Make for the World'
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August 23, 2026
Lokayan 2026 – INS Sudarshini Arrives in Lisbon, PortugalThe Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, arrived at Lisbon, Portugal on August 22, 2026, as part of her ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.
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August 22, 2026
Delivery of Mangrol – the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by CSL, Kochi'Mangrol', the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to Indian Navy on August 21, 2026.
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August 22, 2026
Indian Air Force Concludes High-Tempo Multinational Exercises Pitch Black and Udara Shakti 2026The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully concluded its participation in two pivotal international flight engagements: Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia.
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August 21, 2026
India and UK conduct 25th Defence Consultative Group MeetingDefence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the 25th India – UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) Meeting with the Permanent Under Secretary (PUS) for Defence of UK Jeremy Pocklington, at New Delhi on August 21, 2026.
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August 20, 2026
India-Japan Joint Press StatementDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on August 20, 2026.
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August 19, 2026
Kratos Receives Multi-Million-Dollar Orders for GAIA 100 Tri-Band Ground Station Systems Through Newly Acquired OrbitOrders for both the GAIA 100 5.5-meter and the 6.1-meter systems underscore growing demand for Orbit's GAIA tri-band S/X/Ka capability with advanced Ka-band tracking systems
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August 18, 2026
Atmanirbhar Bharat: DDP notifies 6th Positive Indigenisation List of 405 strategically important itemsThe Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated business potential of ₹3,070 crore.
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August 18, 2026
Defence Minister flags-off NCC's All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek 'Aparajita - Parang La 2026'Led by women officers of the three Services, 28 Girl Cadets to undertake a 250-km, 30-day trek traversing one of India's most challenging high-altitude routes
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August 18, 2026
Anoop Kumar Rai Assumes Charge as Director (Marketing) of BELAnoop Kumar Rai assumed charge as Director (Marketing) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on August 13, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he served as Executive Director of BEL's Central Research Laboratory (CRL), Ghaziabad, from 2025, following a distinguished tenure as Chief Scientist.
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August 18, 2026
Ambrish Tripathi Assumes Charge as Director (Human Resources) of BELAmbrish Tripathi assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on August 13, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he was General Manager of BEL's Kotdwar Unit since January 1, 2024.
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August 17, 2026
Indian Defence Estates Service officer trainees call on Defence MinisterThe Officer Trainees of the Indian Defence Estates Service (2025 Batch), undergoing training at the National Institute of Defence Estates Management (NIDEM), called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on August 17, 2026.
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August 17, 2026
Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XVThe Indian Army contingent departed today for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026).
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August 17, 2026
MoD leases two MQ-9B Sea Guardians to strengthen Navy's maritime surveillanceThe Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹1,943-crore contract with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) to the Indian Navy for 30 months.
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August 17, 2026
Eighth Edition of IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 Concludes at Southern Naval Command, KochiThe eighth edition of the IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026, concluded at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on August 14, 2026.
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August 17, 2026
Lokayan 2026 – Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini Concludes Port Call at Ponta DelgadaIndian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded her port call at Ponta Delgada, Azores, on 16 Aug 2026, as part of Lokayan 2026.
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August 13, 2026
IOL launches indigenous 'GARUD' High Resolution Binoculars for civil marketIndia Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Ratna Category-I Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Defence Production, has launched the indigenous 'GARUD' High Resolution Binoculars for the civil market.
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August 11, 2026
Launch of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (YARD 3037, Shruti) at GRSE, KolkataYard 3037 (Shruti), Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at GRSE, Kolkata on August 11, 2026 by Manika Sadhu, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition.
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August 9, 2026
Op Sindoor sent a global message that India will go to any extent to ensure safety of its citizens: Defence MinisterRajnath Singh inaugurates 'Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra' Blood Donation Camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt; 1,000 sportspersons from Maharashtra among the donors
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August 6, 2026
'Agni-4' Ballistic Missile successfully test-firedMedium Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-4' was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 6, 2026.
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August 6, 2026
Defence Minister chairs meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee for MoD on Territorial ArmyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi on August 6, 2026, with discussions focusing on the 'Territorial Army'.
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August 5, 2026
Boeing, Northrop Grumman Advance Standards-Based Teaming with P-8A and MQ-4C TritonOpen Mission Systems and the Universal Command & Control Interface enable machine to machine tasking and coordinated maritime missions.
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August 5, 2026
The Central Government is Committed to Upgrading Urban Infrastructure with World-Class Facilities: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay SethMinister of State for Defence Inaugurates the New Multi-Level Car Parking Facility at Defence Offices Complex
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August 3, 2026
Vice Admiral Manish Chadha, Assumes Charge as Director General Naval OperationsVice Admiral Manish Chadha, AVSM, VSM, assumed charge as the Director General Naval Operations on August 3, 2026. An alumnus of the 78th course of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Vice Admiral Manish Chadha was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1991.
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August 3, 2026
CDS Addresses Participants at the Fourth Edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare CourseThe Fourth Edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course commenced at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on August 3, 2026, with the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General N.S. Raja Subramani, delivering the keynote address at the inaugural session.
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March 3, 2025
Military-civil integration key to a robust defence ecosystem to tackle emerging challenges: Defence Minister at AFHQ Civilian Services Day celebrations“'Nation First' a shared commitment of uniformed & civil services; Every element transforms into national strength if the objective is one”
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August 2, 2026
NCC Organises Cyclothon 2026 to Commemorate 79 Years of India's IndependenceThe National Cadet Corps (NCC) organised Cyclothon 2026 on August 2, 2026 in New Delhi to commemorate 79 years of India's Independence.
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August 2, 2026
4th Tri-Services Future Warfare Course set to begin in New DelhiFour-week course to focus on evolving warfare, emerging technologies, geopolitical developments & multi-domain operations
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August 1, 2026
Launch of DSC A24 (Yard 329) – Fifth Ship of Diving Support Craft (DSC) ProjectDSC A24, the fifth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project, was launched on August 1, 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) by Mrs Kamal Singh in presence of Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel.
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August 1, 2026
Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod, Assumes Charge as Deputy Chief of Naval StaffVice Admiral A.N. Pramod, AVSM, YSM, assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff on August 1 2026. An alumnus of the 38th Integrated Cadet Course, Naval Academy, Goa, Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.
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August 1, 2026
Air Marshal Tejpal Singh Assumes the Appointment of Deputy Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal Tejpal Singh AVSM VM, assumed the appointment of Deputy Chief of the Air Staff on August 1, 2026. On the occasion, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to the brave souls who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
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August 1, 2026
Alka Nangia Arora takes charge as Controller General of Defence AccountsAlka Nangia Arora, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) today, on August 1, 2026.
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July 31, 2026
Chief of the Army Staff Launches Indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade DieselGeneral Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi.
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July 31, 2026
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja appointed as DGAFMS w.e.f. August 31, 2026Government has appointed Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, SM, VSM & Bar, presently serving as the Director General Medical Services (Air), as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) with effect from the afternoon of August 31, 2026.
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July 30, 2026
Defence Minister felicitates crew of IASV Triveni for completing first-ever all-women Tri-services circumnavigation sailing expeditionSamudra Pradakshina is proof of Tri-service jointness & Nari Shakti, it will inspire every Indian: Rajnath Singh
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July 29, 2026
Defence Minister virtually inaugurates Department of Military Medicine at Command Hospital (Central Command), LucknowThe department, as R&D hub & Centre of Excellence, to equip the nation against emerging threats: Rajnath Singh
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July 28, 2021
Defence Minister unveils landmark policy reforms for ICG personnel & their familiesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled two significant policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) aimed at promoting gender parity in the induction & service conditions of officers, and streamlining...
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July 27, 2021
Bell Awarded Contract for SPINE Upgrades to H-1 FleetBell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced an estimated $300 million, firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive, and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Department of Navy.
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July 26, 2026
Op Sindoor is proof of India's capability to respond decisively to Pakistan's every misadventure: Defence Minister in Dras on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas“Any talks with Pakistan would focus solely on PoK, an integral part of India”
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July 26, 2026
Lokayan 26 – Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini Departs Boston, USAINS Sudarshini, the sail training ship of the Indian Navy, departed Boston, USA on July 25, 2026, as part of ongoing Lokayan 26.
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July 25, 2026
Indian Defence Forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge, says Defence Minister on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026"Even as the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to employ nefarious tactics such as proxy wars & infiltration, the Indian Defence Forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 25, 2026.
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July 25, 2026
Indian Coast Guard Rescues 170 Persons in Extensive Flood Relief Operations Across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South GujaratIndian Coast Guard, working in close coordination with the civil administration, rescued 170 stranded persons in the flood-hit areas of Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat...
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July 23, 2026
DRDO conducts successful maiden flight-test of 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on July 23, 2026.
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July 23, 2026
Successful development of first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust classThe first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust class, designed by DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), has been successfully developed.
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July 23, 2026
GA-ASI, Thales, Octave and dotOcean Sign MOU as Part of Belgium-Based Industrial Cooperation InitiativeAt the Farnborough International Airshow on July 22, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), Thales Belgium, Octave Intelligence...
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July 22, 2026
Defence Minister flags-in first-ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expeditionNine women officers return home after a successful 314-day voyage covering nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans
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July 22, 2026
DRDO inks two major contracts with Industry partners as part of AEW&C MK-II programmeIn a significant boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS), DRDO has signed a contract with AI Engineering Services Limited...
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July 22, 2026
Lockheed Martin and Leonardo sign agreement to pursue strenghtening MRO services for the C-130J Super Hercules airlifters across Europe and MENA regionockheed Martin and Leonardo signed an agreement related to increased potential future maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the fleet of C-130J Super Hercules airlifters across Europe, the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA).
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July 22, 2026
CAE and Leonardo expand collaboration to advance M-346 training and develop next-generation integrated training capabilitiesCAE and Leonardo today announced a collaboration agreement that leverages their long-standing partnership on the M-346 Integrated Training System (ITS).
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July 22, 2026
The Airbus U030 Flexrotor starts operations with the European Maritime Safety AgencyAirbus Helicopters' tactical uncrewed aerial system U030 Flexrotor has officially started maritime surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea on behalf of the European Maritime Security Agency (EMSA).
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July 22, 2026
Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle Launches, Ushering in a New Era of In Space ServicingFirst-of-its-kind satellite servicing vehicle and three life extension "jetpack" spacecraft enhance resilience and sustainment of assets in space
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July 21, 2026
Leonardo and Baykar's LBA Systems JV achieves full operational readinessAt the Farnborough International Airshow, Leonardo and Baykar announced the full operational readiness of their LBA Systems Joint Venture (JV), with the regulatory authorizations now in place and the new company's Lead appointed, thus completing the establishment of a new player in uncrewed technologies.
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July 21, 2026
Leonardo, PT ESystem Solutions and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia sign M-346 F aircraft procurement contract to meet Indonesian Air Force training and combat requirementsLeonardo and PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia today announced the signing of a contract to provide the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Republic...
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July 21, 2026
Leonardo, PT ESystem Solutions and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia sign Letter of Intent for AW149 helicopters to meet naval rotorcraft requirementsLeonardo, PT ESystem Solutions and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia (MoD) today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the supply and support of naval helicopters for the Indonesian Navy.
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July 21, 2026
Bombardier Defense Announces 10-Year Services Support Agreement with Swedish Armed Forces for Fleet Modernization InitiativeThe Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has signed a comprehensive 10-year Services Support Agreement (SSA) on behalf of the Swedish...
