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December 16, 2025
Northrop Grumman and 4iG Space and Technologies to Deepen C-UAS, Space and Advanced Weapons CollaborationNorthrop Grumman Corporation and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen transatlantic cooperation by exploring collaboration in counter-unmanned aerial systems...
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December 14, 2025
Indian Navy to Commission INAS 335 (Ospreys)The Indian Navy will commission its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys) on December 17, 2025 at INS Hansa, Goa, in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff.
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December 13, 2025
Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy (AFA)The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad on December 13, 2025. It marked the successful culmination of pre-commissioning training of the Flight Cadets of Flying and Ground duty branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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December 13, 2025
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi Reviews 157th Passing Out Parade at Indian Military AcademyThe Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, resonated with pride, tradition and military splendour as the 157th Passing Out Parade was held at the historic Drill Square today.
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December 12, 2025
Atmanirbharta means indigenous design & development of equipment, possessing the upgradation ability, and maintaining full control: Secretary (DP)Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar has stressed on the need to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing to deal with conventional and unconventional challenges of today.
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December 12, 2025
Bombardier to Provide Six Multi-role Aircraft to Support the Royal Canadian Air ForceGovernment of Canada selects made-in-Canada jets to enhance its multi-mission air transport capability including aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid and national security operations
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December 10, 2025
Growing public-private synergy is driving India's indigenous warship construction: Secretary (DP)“Growing synergy between the public and private sector is driving India's indigenous warship construction,” said Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar as he endorsed Quality Assurance-led reforms...
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December 9, 2025
Inaugural meeting of India-Brunei Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation held in New Delhi to further strengthen bilateral tiesThe inaugural meeting of India-Brunei Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation took place in New Delhi on December 9, 2025, marking a significant milestone in advancing the bilateral partnership between the two nations.
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December 9, 2025
College of Defence Management commemorates 56th Raising Day: Reaffirms its motto 'Victory Through Excellence'CDM has trained over 660 officers from friendly foreign nations
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December 5, 2025
ICEYE and General Catalyst partner to redefine space-based intelligence in EuropeICEYE, the world leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite systems has secured new financing, led by General Catalyst with broad pan-European participation. The funding will be used to accelerate the company's delivery of sovereign satellite systems and data intelligence services.
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December 5, 2025
DRDO hands over seven technologies developed under Technology Development Fund scheme to the Armed ForcesApproves 12 new projects spanning across strategic, aerospace, naval & electronic warfare technologies
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December 4, 2025
India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti Commences in Himachal PradeshThe 10th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti has commenced at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
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December 4, 2025
Defence Minister and his Russian counterpart co-chair 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation Meeting in New DelhiBoth sides reiterate that India-Russia ties are based on a deep sense of trust, common principles & mutual respect
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December 4, 2025
Lockheed Martin Celebrates Delivery of the 250th C-130 Empennage AssemblyLockheed Martin marked the delivery of the 250th C 130J Super Hercules tail component manufactured by Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL), a major milestone in the long standing aerospace partnership between India and the United States.
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December 1, 2025
Air Marshal Tejbir Singh takes over as Director General (Inspection & Safety)Air Marshal Tejbir Singh assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG (I&S)] at Air HQ on December 1, 2025.
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December 1, 2025
DRDO organises Industry Outreach Programme in New DelhiIn line with the Government's vision of achieving Atmanirbharta and Viksit Bharat, DRDO conducted an Industry Outreach Programme at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on December 1, 2025.
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November 30, 2025
Defence Minister visits Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment, a DRDO lab in KanpurDefence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a Kanpur-based laboratory of DRDO, on November 30, 2025.
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November 30, 2025
Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Assumes Charge as Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition (CWP&A)Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition on November 28, 2025.
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November 27, 2025
Defence Minister & his Indonesian counterpart co-chair 3rd India-Indonesia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi; Agree to further deepen defence tiesIndia and Indonesia reiterate the importance of a free, open, peaceful & prosperous Indo-Pacific, guided by international law & respect for sovereignty
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November 26, 2025
Uvision acquires SpearUAV, Strengthening its Position as a Global Leader in Advanced Loitering Weapon SystemsThe acquisition expands Uvision's capabilities across tactical and operational levels, offering a unified, multi-layered approach to smart loitering weapon systems - from platoon to division and brigade levels.
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November 24, 2025
13th India-Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting held in New DelhiDefence Secretary & Secretary General, Ministry of Defence, Oman emphasise on joint development, technology sharing & expanded production partnerships
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November 24, 2025
Atmanirbhar Bharat: BEL and Safran Electronics & Defence ink Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement for production of HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground Weapon in IndiaIn a major impetus to Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics...
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November 22, 2025
Defence Secretary Leads NCC's 78th Raising Day Commemoration at National War MemorialThe National Cadet Corps (NCC) is set to celebrate its 78th Raising Day on November 23, 2025, with commemorative events planned across the country.
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November 21, 2025
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff conducts Joint Electromagnetic Board Meeting 2025The Annual Meeting of Joint Electro Magnetic Board (JEMB), a Sub Committee of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) Air Marshal Rakesh Sinha on November 20, 2025 in New Delhi.
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November 20, 2025
DRDO and DGA, France ink Technical Agreement to deepen collaboration in defence R&DA Technical Agreement has been signed between Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France to deepen collaboration in defence research and development.
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November 19, 2025
Institute of Aerospace Medicine to Host the 64th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM)Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is organising its 64th annual conference at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru on 20-21 November 2025.
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November 18, 2025
Minister of State for Defence chairs Industry Roundtable on Day-2 of his Dubai visitEncourages global and Indian firms to explore joint ventures & emerging opportunities for collaborations in India
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November 18, 2025
India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting held in New DelhiDefence Secretary & State Secretary, German Ministry of Defence emphasise on the need for a closer defence partnership and industry collaboration
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November 18, 2025
National Seminar on “Advancing Defence Excellence through Quality Assurance” held at DRDO BhawanSecretary (DP) Stresses Need for Strengthened Industry- Quality Assurance Collaboration to Accelerate Delivery of Quality Defence Stores
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August 17, 2024
Defence Secretary Visits Forward Locations in Central SectorThe Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, undertook a comprehensive visit to forward locations in the Central Sector from November 15 to 17, 2025.
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November 17, 2025
Second S-80 class submarine hits the water and prepares for testing phaseThe S-82 “Narciso Monturiol” submarine, the second of the S-80 class, is now afloat in Navantia's shipyard in Cartagena as it prepares for the final stages of its construction and commissioning, including harbour and sea trials.
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November 15, 2025
Exercise Garuda 25: Indian Air Force Participates in 8th Edition of Bilateral Air Exercise with French Air and Space ForceThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Garuda 25' with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 16 to 27, 2025.
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November 14, 2025
Minister of State for Defence & Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Electronics & IT jointly inaugurate DDP Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade FairMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Electronics & IT, Jitin Prasada, jointly inaugurated the dedicated...
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November 14, 2025
DRDO develops new generation Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for mine countermeasure missionsA new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) have been successfully developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for mine countermeasure missions.
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November 14, 2025
KC-390 Millennium and Gripen E successfully complete refueling certification flightsEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, and Saab, in cooperation with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), have successfully completed the certification flight test campaign for in-flight refuelling of the Gripen E fighter by the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft.
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November 14, 2025
Culmination of Tri-Services Exercise 2025 (TSE-2025) 'Trishul'Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) 'Trishul' was conducted by the Indian Navy as the lead service jointly with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, in early November 2025.
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November 14, 2025
Navantia and Thales Partner to Modernise the Royal Thai Navy FleetThree Thales Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems will be supplied for the modernisation of two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) and the upgrade of the HTMS Chang Landing Platform Dock (LPD), to be carried out by Navantia.
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November 12, 2025
Fleet Solid Support programme achieves critical design review milestoneThe Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme has achieved a pivotal milestone with the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR), marking the transition from design to manufacturing for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's next-generation support ships.
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November 12, 2025
Modern capabilities driven by disruptive tech, deeper collaboration with start-ups & innovators key for self-reliance in defence, says Secretary (Defence Production)Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar has called for deeper collaboration with start-ups & innovators to strengthen the technological backbone of the country and achieve the goal of Atmanirbharta in defence.
