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August 25, 2025
People in border areas provided full support to the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor, says Defence Minister“People in border areas provided full support to the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor, which is testament to the fact that the security of the nation is not just the responsibility of the Government or the military, but of every citizen,” said Defence Minister Rajnath during the inauguration of a Defence & Sports Academy in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on August 25, 2025.
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August 25, 2025
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to attend Chiefs of Defence Conference 2025 in ThailandChief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will participate in the annual Chiefs of Defence Conference during his visit to Thailand from August 26 to 28, 2025.
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August 24, 2025
Defence Minister felicitates Gaganyatris - Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain P.B. Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan & Group Captain Angad Pratap - in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain P.B. Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, and Group Captain Angad Pratap who are part of Gaganyaan, ISRO's maiden space flight mission, during an event in New Delhi on August 24, 2025.
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August 24, 2025
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi Embarks on Official Visit to AlgeriaGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), has embarked on an official visit to Algeria from August 25 to 28, 2025.
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August 24, 2025
DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight-tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon SystemDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha at around 1230 hrs on August 23, 2025.
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August 23, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt Completes Port call at SurabayaIndian Naval Ship INS Kadmatt, an indigenous ASW corvette, successfully completed a three-day port call at Surabaya, Indonesia, strengthening the bond of friendship, trust, and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL).
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August 23, 2025
INS Tamal Concludes Port call at Souda Bay, GreeceINS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, on her passage to home base in India, called at Souda Bay, Greece, August 19-22, 2025.
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August 22, 2025
Boeing-Built X-37B Spaceplane Launches, Beginning Eighth MissionThe Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle launched today on its eighth mission, lifting off at 11:50PM ET aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center, Fla. The vehicle is healthy on orbit and proceeding with standard checkout.
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August 22, 2025
Defence Minister interacts with global women peacekeepers taking part in UN Women Military Officers Course 2025 in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on August 22, 2025, interacted with the women officers of 15 countries alongside India, who are participating in a nearly two-week long United Nations Women Military Officers Course (UNWMOC-2025) being held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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August 22, 2025
NAVANTIA to enhance the capability of two OPVs for the Royal Thai NavyNavantia has signed a new contract with the Royal Thai Navy to modernise two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels whose systems need to be upgraded.
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August 21, 2025
Defence Minister meets Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut onboard the International Space StationGroup Captain Shukla's inspiring journey will motivate young minds to pursue careers in science, technology & space exploration: Rajnath Singh
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August 21, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Tamal Arrived at Souda Bay, GreeceINS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate, arrived at Souda Bay, Greece, on August 19, 2025 during her return passage to India post commissioning in Russia.
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August 21, 2025
Conclusion of SLINEX-2025The 12th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-25 successfully concluded at Colombo on August 18, 2025, reaffirming shared commitment and maritime security.
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August 20, 2025
Successful test-firing of 'Agni 5' Intermediate Range Ballistic MissileIntermediate Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni 5' was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 20, 2025. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
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August 20, 2025
COAS and AWWA President Pledge Organ Donation, Giving Major Push to AORTA InitiativeChief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi along with his wife Mrs Sunita Dwivedi, President AWWA, on August 20, 2025, pledged to donate their organs at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), giving a significant boost to the Armed Forces Organ Retrieval & Transplantation Authority (AORTA).
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August 12, 2025
Minister of State for Defence holds bilateral meeting with Nigerian Minister of State, Defence in New DelhiMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with Minister of State, Defence of Nigeria Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle in New Delhi on August 12, 2025.
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August 12, 2025
SCD Secures $50 Million Repeat Orders from North American Customers for Advanced IR DetectorsMulti-year contract includes laser spot detection, to be integrated into long range surveillance defense systems
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August 11, 2025
Lt General Simon Stuart, Chief of Australian Army, Commences Four-Day Visit to IndiaLt General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, has arrived in New Delhi on an official visit to India from 11 to 14 August 2025.
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August 11, 2025
8th High-Level Meeting between ICG and SLCG held in New DelhiThe 8th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was held in New Delhi on August 11, 2025, marking another milestone in the strong and enduring maritime partnership between the two countries.
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August 10, 2025
Operation Sindoor is a testament to the synergy & operational cohesion among the three Services: CDSChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has described the success of 'Operation Sindoor' as a testament to the synergy and operational cohesion among the three Services.
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August 8, 2025
Embraer Defense Europe signs strategic MoUs with Lithuanian Partners strengthening aerospace cooperation and innovationEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, signed today several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key Lithuanian partners, marking a significant step toward long-term cooperation in aerospace, defense and innovation.
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August 5, 2025
DAC clears proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to enhance operational capability of the Armed ForcesThe Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 5, 2025, approved various proposals amounting to a total cost of about ₹67,000 crore.
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August 5, 2025
Inaugural India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue held in New DelhiThe inaugural edition of India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi on August 5, 2025 to discuss security perspectives and further bolster bilateral cooperation.
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August 5, 2025
Adapting to disruptive tech, rethinking legacy structures & prioritising Tri-service synergy key to tackling today's security challenges: CDSChief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has emphasised the need to adapt swiftly to disruptive technologies, rethink legacy structures and prioritise synergy across the three services to tackle the challenges emanating...
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August 5, 2025
Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet Ships on Operational Deployment in South East Asia Conclude the Port Call at ManilaAs part of the ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi (Guided Missile Destroyer), INS Shakti (Fleet Tanker), and INS Kiltan (Anti Submarine Warfare corvette) of the Eastern Fleet...
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August 4, 2025
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff Inaugurates 'Agnishodh' Research Cell at IIT Madras to Boost Self-Reliance in Defence TechnologyIn a landmark step towards Atmanirbharta in defence technology, the Indian Army has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to establish 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) on the IIT Madras campus.
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August 4, 2025
Alay Parikh to Lead Business Development for Boeing Defense and Services in IndiaBoeing has appointed Alay Parikh as Director of business development for its Defense and Services business in India, reinforcing the company's commitment to strengthening operations and accelerating growth in the region.
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August 1, 2025
Exceptional back-end support by different departments of MoD to the Armed Forces was key to Operation Sindoor's success: Defence MinisterRajnath Singh calls for enhanced civil-military synergy to bolster security structure & safeguard national interests
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August 1, 2025
Indian Naval Ships visit Manila, Philippines, Strengthening Maritime Cooperation in South East AsiaAs part of the Indian Navy's ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, of the Eastern Fleet...
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August 1, 2025
Embraer to develop a strong industrial partnership with Lithuania while strengthening its presence across EuropeEmbraer, a leading aerospace company, is working with Lithuanian industry to establish long-term cooperation in aerospace and defense.
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August 1, 2025
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, assumes charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on August 1, 2025. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation, by laying a floral wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
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August 1, 2025
Lt General Pushpendra Singh takes over as Vice Chief of the Army StaffLt General Pushpendra Singh assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on July 31, 2025. The General Officer was tenanting the appointment of Director General Operational Logistics & Strategic Movement at Army Headquarters.
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August 1, 2025
Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, Assumes Charge as Controller Personnel ServicesVice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) on July 31, 2025. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
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August 1, 2025
Raj Kumar Arora takes over as Controller General of Defence AccountsRaj Kumar Arora took over as the Controller General of Defence Accounts on August 1, 2025.
