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January 22, 2026
Kenya Defence Forces must explore collaborative opportunities with Indian companies, says Secretary (Defence Production) at 3rd India-Kenya Defence Exhibition & SeminarSecretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar has urged the Kenya Defence Forces to explore collaborative opportunities with Indian companies.
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January 21, 2026
Leonardo bets on India expansion with training of Indian Fighter Pilots leveraging established expertise in the fieldItalian aerospace and defence major Leonardo is eyeing the possibility of bringing its globally recognised fighter pilot training expertise and capabilities to India, as the country scales up its defence requirements...
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January 18, 2026
Minister of State for Defence Interacts with Cadets at NCC Republic Day Camp 2026'You are the living bridge between India's glorious past and its promising future' Minister of State for Defence to the Cadets
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January 18, 2026
Government is committed to achieving Atmanirbharta in ammunition manufacturing & make the country a global production hub: Defence MinisterRajnath Singh inaugurates Medium Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Facility at Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited in Nagpur; Flags-off first tranche of Guided Pinaka rockets to Armenia
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January 17, 2026
Defence Secretary Visits NCC Republic Day CampDefence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantt on January 17, 2026.
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January 15, 2026
Op Sindoor was a balanced military response amidst global uncertainties, it is a symbol of India's courage, strength, restraint & national character: Defence Minister on Army Day in Jaipur"India's peace efforts will continue until terrorist ideology is eradicated"
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January 15, 2026
Indian Army Celebrates 78th Army Day at JaipurThe Indian Army celebrated its 78th Army Day at Jaipur, Rajasthan, on January 15, 2026. The parade commenced with a Wreath Laying ceremony at the Prerna Sthal, where General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff; General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) paid tribute to the brave soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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January 14, 2026
Nation pays tribute to the valour, sacrifices & dedicated service of ex-servicemen on 10th Defence Forces Veterans' DayVeterans' rallies, wreath laying ceremonies, grievance redressal counters & facilitation help desks set-up pan-India to mark the day
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January 13, 2026
Chief of Defence Staff Motivates Young Cadets at NCC Republic Day Camp 2026The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at Delhi Cantt on January 13, 2026.
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January 13, 2026
HAL Chairman visits GE Aerospace's Lynn facilityGE Aerospace recently hosted Dr. D.K. Sunil, Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, at its Lynn, Massachusetts facility, where teams manufacture the F404-IN20 engines supporting India's Tejas LCA Mk1A program.
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January 13, 2026
Northrop Grumman Accelerates Microelectronics Testing Under DARPA ProgramAdvanced technology enhances testing speed ten-fold for microelectronics used in space and nuclear facilities
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January 12, 2026
Germany Buys Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian® RPA Through NSPANSPA Supports NATO Countries in the Acquisition and Sustainment of GA-ASI's Advanced Multi-Domain RPA
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January 12, 2026
Northrop Grumman Delivers 1,500th F-35 Lightning II Center FuselageNorthrop Grumman has reached a significant milestone in factory automation and advanced manufacturing technologies by delivering the 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter from its Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) in Palmdale, California, with speed and precision.
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January 12, 2026
DRDO successfully flight-tests Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile with top attack capability against a moving targetThird Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability was flight-tested successfully against a moving target in KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra by DRDO's Defence Research & Development Laboratory, Hyderabad on January 11, 2026.
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January 12, 2026
Omnisys Introduces the Next Step in BRO™ C UAS Counter Drone Mission Planning and Threat MitigationAI powered digital twin optimizes Counter UAS coverage, eliminates blind spots, and prevents successful UAS attacks through mission planning and mission rehearsal
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January 10, 2026
Youth are main drivers on India's Viksit Bharat journey: Defence MinisterRajnath Singh interacts with 78 young minds of UP participating in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026
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January 10, 2026
Atmanirbharta in defence is a national imperative & necessity for long-term strategic autonomy, says Defence Secretary at Defence Skilling Conclave“Evolving global supply chains & rapid technological advancements present unprecedented opportunities for our defence sector”
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January 9, 2026
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi Concludes Visit to UAE and Sri Lanka, Strengthening Defence CooperationThe Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, has successfully concluded his official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka...
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January 9, 2026
DRDO conducts successful ground test of full scale actively cooled long duration Scramjet Engine for Hypersonic Missile ProgrammeDefence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), the Hyderabad-based laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles.
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January 9, 2026
The Passing Out Parade of 02/25 Batch of Trainees at INS ChilkaThe Passing Out Parade (POP) of 02/25 batch was held at INS Chilka on January 8, 2026, marking the successful culmination of 16 weeks of ab-initio training.
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January 7, 2026
Personalities like Late Lt General S.K. Sinha are an inspiration to the Government for its clear & firm policy on issues related to India's sovereignty: Defence Minister"As the nation is moving forward with a clear and firm policy on issues related to its sovereignty, personalities such as Late Lt General Srinivas Kumar Sinha are an inspiration to the Government," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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January 6, 2026
ISI Selected to Build the National Backbone for Israel's Space EcosystemNew national space R&D lab to enable in orbit demonstrations of start up and academic payloads on ISI satellites
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January 6, 2026
FN 15 ASR now available as part of the UK Police Primary Carbine FrameworkFN UK has been awarded the Police Primary Carbine System Framework Agreement with the new FN 15 Advanced Semi-Automatic Rifle (ASR).
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January 5, 2026
Defence Minister commissions Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap, India's first indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel built by GSLThis largest ship in ICG's fleet to enhance India's environmental response capabilities and bolster coastal patrol & maritime safety
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January 5, 2026
Curtain Raiser – Passing Out Parade of 02/25 Batch of Trainees at INS ChilkaThe Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch of trainees is scheduled to be held at INS Chilka on January 8, 2026.
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January 4, 2026
Ships built by GSL & other Indian yards are floating symbols of India's sovereignty, says Defence Minister ahead of commissioning of Pollution Control Vessel 'Samudra Pratap' into ICGAtmanirbharta in defence is not a luxury, but a strategic necessity
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January 4, 2026
ADA's two-day national seminar 'Aeronautics 2047' begins in BengaluruA two-day national seminar 'Aeronautics 2047', organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), commenced at Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru on January 4, 2026.
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January 4, 2026
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi Proceeds on visit to UAE and Sri LankaThe Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, has proceeded on a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5 to 8, 2026, as part of India's continued engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries.
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January 3, 2026
NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 Commences with Grandeur at Delhi CanttNCC has expanded its footprint to over 90 per cent of districts across the country: DG NCC
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January 1, 2026
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Nagesh Kapoor SYSM PVSM AVSM VM took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026.
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January 1, 2026
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Air Command, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command on January 1, 2026.
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January 1, 2026
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to bravehearts by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.
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January 1, 2026
Decisive role of DRDO weapons during Operation Sindoor serves as a testament to its commitment towards safeguarding national interests: Defence Minister on DRDO DayRajnath Singh visits DRDO HQs; Calls upon the organisation to continue focusing on innovation
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January 1, 2026
DRDO celebrates 68th Foundation Day22 Acceptance of Necessity accorded by Defence Acquisition Council & Services Procurement Board for induction of DRDO systems worth approximately ₹1.30 lakh crore to be manufactured by Indian Industries in 2025, highest in any single year in history: DRDO Chairman
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December 31, 2025
DRDO successfully conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick successionDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha at about 1030 hrs on December 31, 2025.
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December 31, 2025
India's first 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent performed by Army Hospital (Research & Referral)In a landmark achievement for Indian medicine, the Ophthalmology Department at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt has successfully performed India's first-ever 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent, combining advanced imaging with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
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December 30, 2025
MoD inks ₹4,666 crore contracts for Close Quarter Battle Carbine & Heavy Weight Torpedoes
Ministry of Defence, on December 30, 2025, signed contracts worth a total cost of ₹4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine and Heavy Weight Torpedoes.
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December 29, 2025
DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
The maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) was conducted successfully at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur on December 29, 2025.
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December 29, 2025
DAC clears proposals worth ₹79,000 crore to enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals of the three Services amounting to a total of about ₹79,000 crore.
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December 24, 2025
GSL hands over first Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) — Yard 1267 Samudra Pratap to Indian Coast GuardGoa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking, achieved a historic milestone with the formal handing over of the first Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), SAMUDRA PRATAP (Yard 1267), to the Indian Coast Guard on December 23, 2025.
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December 23, 2025
HAL Marks 86 Years; Reaffirms Global Aspirations in Aerospace & DefenceHAL celebrated 86 years of innovation and excellence at its 86th Foundation Day in the distinguished presence of His Highness Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Member of Parliament & Custodian...
