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September 24, 2024
Plate Cutting Ceremony of Multi Purpose Cargo Vessel (MPV) for Navi Merchants, DenmarkMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a Navratna DPSU, commenced the production activity for the first Multipurpose Cargo Vessel (MPV) for Navi Merchants, Denmark, today.
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September 23, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally inaugurates Sainik School, JaipurIn line with the Government's vision to establish 100 new Sainik Schools pan-India in partnership mode, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally inaugurated Sainik School, Jaipur in Rajasthan on September 23, 2024.
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September 23, 2024
Minister of State for Defence Inaugurates the State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General Conference of NCCUrges State Governments to support NCC Expansion
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September 21, 2024
Scandron Wins Top Spot at HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 for High Altitude Logistics Drone ChallengeScandron Pvt. Ltd. Has won first place in the High-Altitude Logistics category at HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2, held at the Wari La Pass in UT Ladakh.
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September 21, 2024
Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh appointed as next Chief of the Air StaffThe Government has appointed Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the next Chief of the Air Staff, in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from the afternoon of September 30, 2024.
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September 21, 2024
Indian Air Force Air Show Set to Dazzle Chennai Ahead of 92nd IAF AnniversaryTowards celebrating its 92nd anniversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to host an immaculate air show in the skies over Tamil Nadu, on October 6, 2024.
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September 20, 2024
Defence Minister flags-in first-of-its-kind Open Water Swimming Expedition to 21 Islands of Andaman & Nicobar archipelago named after Param Vir Chakra awardeesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on September 20, 2024, flagged-in, in New Delhi, a first-of-its-kind Open Water Swimming Expedition to the 21 Islands of the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago named after the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) Awardees.
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September 20, 2024
Boeing Completes First Flight of UK E-7 WedgetailBoeing has completed the first flight of the UK's E-7 Wedgetail for the Royal Air Force (RAF). A Boeing flight-test crew conducted functional checks during the first flight from Birmingham Airport, marking a significant milestone in the programme's test and evaluation phase.
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September 19, 2024
India is now seen as a preferred security partner in Indian Ocean Region; Navy playing a crucial role in promoting peace & prosperity: Defence MinisterRajnath Singh exhorts Navy to be prepared for every situation in today's volatile global scenario
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September 19, 2024
ICG inks MoU with key environmental foundations to Combat Marine Pollution & Protect BiodiversityIndian Coast Guard (ICG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 'The Habitats Trust' and 'HCL Foundation' to strengthen efforts in marine conservation on September 19, 2024, at ICG Headquarters, New Delhi.
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September 18, 2024
India's position is of a 'Vishwa Bandhu' in the global world order, says CDS General Anil Chauhan at Foreign Service Attaches Conclave in New DelhiChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has stated that India's position is of a 'Vishwa Mitra' and a 'Vishwa Bandhu' in the global world order.
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September 17, 2024
Embraer showcases the C-390 Millennium at Africa Aerospace & Defence 2024Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, will showcase its C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft at the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) expo from 18 to 22 September 2024, at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria.
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September 16, 2024
GA-ASI Displays Future of Uncrewed Airpower at AFA ASC 2024Are you ready to see the future of uncrewed air power? General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces major displays during the Air Force Association's (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 16-18, 2024.
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September 16, 2024
Embraer participates in the inaugural Bali AirshowProduct highlights include the E2 family, C-390 Millennium and Super Tucano
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September 15, 2024
Annual Day of Air Force AssociationThe Air Force Association (AFA) celebrated its 44th Annual Day today. As part of the celebrations, the President of Air Force Association, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria (Retd) laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on behalf of all IAF Veterans in the morning on September 15, 2024, to honour those Armed Forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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September 13, 2024
DRDO successfully conducts first phase of Developmental Field Firing Trials of Indian Light Tank 'Zorawar'Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on September 13, 2024, successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of the Indian light Tank, Zorawar, a highly versatile platform capable of deployment in high-altitude areas.
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September 12, 2024
Embraer looking at enhancing its supply chain base in IndiaA high-level delegation from Embraer is concluding a visit to India this week as it evaluates the expansion of its supply chain into the country.
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September 10, 2024
Boeing Pioneering Quantum Communications Technology with In-Space Test SatelliteBoeing today announced the scheduled 2026 launch of a satellite - dubbed Q4S - which is designed to demonstrate quantum entanglement swapping capabilities on orbit.
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September 10, 2024
Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Announce Agreement to Expand C-130J Super Hercules Opportunities in IndiaAgreement Supports India's Medium Transport Aircraft Program and New Maintenance Facility
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September 10, 2024
Simultaneous Launch of 'Malpe and Mulki', Fourth and Fifth Ships of ASW SWC (CSL) ProjectMalpe and Mulki, fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project, being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched on September 9, 2024 at CSL, Kochi.
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September 9, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Amphibious OperationsIn a landmark event, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on September 9, 2024, in New Delhi.
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September 9, 2024
Aatmanirbharta in defence: MoD signs ₹26,000 crore contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30 MKI aircraftIn a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30 MKI aircraft at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore.
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September 9, 2024
Historic Flight by Vice Chiefs of Army, Navy, and Air Force Marks Milestone in Indigenous Defence CapabilitiesIn a landmark event for India's Defence forces, the Vice Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force made history today by flying in the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
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September 9, 2024
Indian Army & Indian Air Force ink MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, in the presence of Defence Minister & Railways Minister, to enhance the skills of personnel in logistics operationsTo enhance the skills and capability building of their personnel, Indian Army and Indian Air Force signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on September 9, 2024.
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September 9, 2024
Lockheed Martin Catalyses India's Defence & Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem With Its 10th Suppliers ConferenceLockheed Martin announced today that it will host the 10th edition of its India Suppliers Conference on September 11-12, 2024 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Bengaluru.
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September 9, 2024
India-USA Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas-2024 Commences in RajasthanThe 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 commenced today, at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
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September 5, 2024
India and Saudi Arabia hold 6th meeting of Joint Committee on Defence CooperationIndia and Saudi Arabia conducted the sixth edition of Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 4, 2024.
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September 5, 2024
ICG Participates in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies MeetingIndian Coast Guard (ICG) participated in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) from September 3 to 4, 2024 at Incheon, South Korea.
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September 5, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presides over maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in LucknowDefence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the second and final day of the apex-level military leadership meeting on September 5, 2024.
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September 5, 2024
Launch of LSAM 21 (Yard 131)The launch of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 21 (Yard 131)', 7th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on September 5, 2024 at Suryadipta Project Pvt Ltd (Launch site of SPPL).
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September 5, 2024
Lockheed Martin Welcomes Egypt to the C-130J Super Hercules FleetThe Egyptian Armed Forces announced today at the Egypt International Air Show that Lockheed Martin will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the US Air Force.
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September 5, 2024
Embraer delivers the first C-390 Millennium to the Hungarian Air ForceEmbraer today delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force. The aircraft will be the first in the world equipped with a roll-on/roll-off Intensive Care Unit, being even better equipped to perform humanitarian missions and Medical Evacuation Missions.
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September 5, 2024
Boeing Offers CH-47 Chinook for Poland's Heavy Transport Helicopter NeedsBoeing is offering the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Poland. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defense systems, capabilities and services.
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September 4, 2024
Curtain Raiser for HIM-DRONE-A-THON-2 & HIMTECH-2024: Setting the Course for Demonstration of Drones in High Attitude AreasIndian Army unveiled two landmark events; 'HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2' and 'HIMTECH-2024' landmark events designed to harness military technologies for operations in high altitude areas.
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September 4, 2024
Indian Navy and South African Navy Sign Implementing Agreement to Enhance Submarine Rescue Support CooperationIn a significant milestone to develop bilateral naval cooperation, the Indian Navy and the South African Navy have signed an Implementing Agreement (IA) that ensures the safety of the South African Navy's submarine crew in times of distress or accident.
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September 4, 2024
Update on Indian Navy's Flood Relief Efforts in Andhra PradeshIn response to the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, the Indian Navy assets under Eastern Naval Command have been actively deployed to assist the State Administration and NDRF in ongoing relief efforts.
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September 4, 2024
ICGS Sujay makes port call in South Korea as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East AsiaIndian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Sujay, with an integral helicopter, made a port call at Incheon, South Korea on September 4, 2024, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East Asia.
