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December 4, 2024
US Army Orders Additional Boeing CH-47F Block II ChinooksThe US Army ordered three additional CH-47F Block II Chinooks from Boeing. The Lot 3 contract award, valued at $135 million, is a part of the US Army's ongoing modernization efforts.
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December 4, 2024
GA-ASI Awarded Next Gen HF Modem ContractGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was awarded a contract on October 4, 2024, to develop a next generation high-frequency (HF) modem for the US Naval Information Warfare (NAVWAR) Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I).
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December 4, 2024
Institute of Aerospace Medicine will host the 63rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM)Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is organising its 63rd annual conference at Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru, from December 5-7, 2024.
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December 3, 2024
Embraer and FAB sign agreement to expand C-390 Millennium special mission capabilitiesEmbraer demonstrates its C-390 Millennium evolution strategy by fostering new capabilities that will enhance the platform's operational capabilities while meeting customer needs and market requirements
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December 3, 2024
Japan Maritime Defense Force Selects SeaGuardians From GA-ASIThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program.
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December 3, 2024
Lockheed Martin Names New General CounselThe Board of Directors at Lockheed Martin named Kevin O'Connor as the corporation's new senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Effective Jan. 13, O'Connor will succeed Maryanne Lavan, who plans to retire. O'Connor most recently served as senior vice president and chief legal officer for Carrier.
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December 3, 2024
Northrop Grumman Completes Activation of the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission Capabilities, Including EPS-R PayloadsNorthrop Grumman Corporation has successfully handed over mission operations of Space Norway's Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) satellites and completed activation of US Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command's (SSC) two Enhanced Polar System – Recapitalization (EPS-R) payloads, hosted aboard ASBM.
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December 2, 2024
India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI Commences in Bentong Camp, MalaysiaThe 4th edition of India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced today, at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia.
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December 2, 2024
15 Companies Pitch Their Capabilities at GA-ASI's Blue Magic NetherlandsNovember 19 Event Hosted by GA-ASI and Supported by Lockheed Martin Ventures and Brainport Attracts Cross-Section of Netherlands' High-Tech Sector
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December 2, 2024
Orbit Wins Israeli Ministry of Defense Tender for $9.1M Satellite Communication SystemsThe Multi-Purpose Terminals to Provide Mission Critical Satellite Connectivity for mobile and on the pause roll-on/roll-off ground platforms
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December 1, 2024
India and Cambodia Commences Inaugural Joint Table Top Exercise CINBAX in PuneThe 1st edition of Joint Table Top Exercise, CINBAX, between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune today.
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November 30, 2024
Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces Conclude Joint Military Exercise “Agni Warrior - 2024”The 13th edition of Joint Military Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024), a bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces, concluded at Field Firing Ranges, Devlali (Maharashtra) on November 30, 2024.
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November 30, 2024
Autumn Term 2024 – Passing Out ParadeIn a spectacular Passing Out Parade (POP) held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on Saturday, November 30, 2024, a total of 239 trainees, comprising Midshipmen of the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of the 38th and 39th Naval Orientation Course (Extended), the 39th Naval Orientation Course (Regular)...
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November 30, 2024
Technical Seminar and ExhibitionThe Directorate General of Naval Armament (DGONA) conducted a Technical Seminar and Exhibition on “Modern Storage Solutions for Explosives and Ammunition” at Varunika, Chanakya Bagh, New Delhi.
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November 30, 2024
MoD inks contract worth ₹1,207 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited for Short Refit and Dry Docking of INS VikramadityaThe Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited on November 30, 2024 for Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya at an overall cost of ₹1,207.5 crore.
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November 29, 2024
Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy Conduct Successful Anti-Narcotics OperationBased on information received from the Sri Lankan Navy regarding probable narcotics smuggling by Sri Lankan flagged fishing vessels in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy responded swiftly through a coordinated operation to localise and intercept the boats.
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November 29, 2024
Statement of Intent on Cooperation on Design & Development of Electric Propulsion Systems for Indian Navy signed with UKA Statement of Intent (SoI) on Cooperation on Design & Development of Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy was signed between Ministries of Defence of India and UK in Portsmouth on November 28, 2024.
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November 29, 2024
ICG conducts 11th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise off Kochi coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 11th edition of National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2024) off the Kochi coast on November 29, 2024.
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November 29, 2024
Induction of 25T Bollard Pull Tugs Bhishm (YARD 335) and Bahubali (YARD 336)Induction ceremony for 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Bhishm and Bahubali was held on November 28, 2024 at NSRY (SVP). The ceremony was presided over by Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command.
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November 29, 2024
Launch of 8th Ammunition cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 22 (YARD 132)Launching ceremony of 8th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 22 (Yard 132) was held on November 28, 2024 at Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. The Launching Ceremony was presided over by Cmde V.A. Giriprasad, AWPS WOT(Mbi).
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November 28, 2024
Royal Canadian Air Force to Use 19 PC-21 Next Generation Trainers in the FuturePilatus has signed a contract to deliver 19 PC-21 training aircraft. The PC-21 will not only provide Canada with the most technically advanced training system but also a very cost-effective, environmentally friendly training platform for military pilots.
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November 28, 2024
Fourth Meeting of Working Group on Military Cooperation under the India – Russia Inter Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation successfully concludes in MoscowThe fourth meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation under the India – Russia Inter Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC), concluded successfully in Moscow Russia.
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November 28, 2024
Indian Army Launches ‘Eklavya’ Online Digital Platform for Officers’ TrainingGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), launched an online learning platform for the Indian Army nicknamed as “Eklavya” today.
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November 28, 2024
ICG organises 22nd National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting in KochiIndian Coast Guard (ICG) organised the 22nd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting on November 28, 2024 in Kochi, Kerala.
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November 28, 2024
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Addresses 26th Doctrine and Strategy SeminarGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) addressed participants of the 26th Doctrine and Strategy Seminar (DSS) in Mhow today.
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November 26, 2024
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Ignites Passion and Vision Among Future Military Commanders at MILIT, PuneThe hallowed portals of Mehra Auditorium at Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Girinagar, came alive with inspiration and purpose as General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), addressed the young military commanders...
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November 26, 2024
NAVANTIA completes the fitting of the hydrogen propulsion system AIP into a S-80 class submarineNavantia's shipyard in Cartagena has completed the installation of the Hydrogen based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) into a S80 class submarine.
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November 25, 2024
Bombardier Defense Delivers First Global 6500 Aircraft to the US Army's HADES ProgramBombardier Defense celebrated the delivery of the first Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to the United States Army in support of the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program.
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November 24, 2024
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi concludes visit to Nepal, Culminating in Stronger Defence and Bilateral TiesGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, returned to India today after a resoundingly successful five-day official visit to Nepal.
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November 21, 2024
Skunk Works® Demonstrates Airborne Battle Management of AI-Controlled AircraftLockheed Martin Skunk Works®, in partnership with Lockheed Martin's Demonstrations and Prototypes organization and the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), showcased a crewed-uncrewed teaming mission...
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November 21, 2024
Embraer strengthens industrial and research cooperation in the NetherlandsFollowing the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft, Embraer enhances its presence in the Netherlands through industrial and research participation by selecting Fokker Services Group, NLR and Multisim.
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November 21, 2024
Romania Becomes the 20th Member of the F-35 Global AllianceThe Government of Romania confirmed today its intent to procure 32 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) through a US government Foreign Military Sale.
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November 21, 2024
Boeing Awarded 15 Additional US Air Force KC-46A TankersBoeing will build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 11 contract award from the US Air Force valued at $2.38 billion. In all, Boeing has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies.
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November 21, 2024
Milestone in Air Interoperability with IndiaAustralia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling.
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November 20, 2024
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff Embarks on a visit to NepalGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), departed on a visit to Nepal from November 20 to 24, 2024, marking a significant step in further bolstering the close defence cooperation between India and Nepal.
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November 19, 2024
GA-ASI Completes Final Qualification Test for HFE 2.0 EngineOn November 13, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), completed its final qualification test for its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine at its El Mirage, California, flight facility.
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November 19, 2024
Defence Minister addresses Air Force Commanders' ConferenceDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressed the Air Force Commanders' Conference (AFCC) at Air Headquarters in New Delhi on November 19, 2024.
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November 13, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan chairs 35th Tri-services Commanders' Conference at KochiChief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan chaired the 35th Triservices Commanders' Conference (TSTCC) at Southern Naval Command, Kochi on November 13, 2024.
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November 13, 2024
Defence Space Agency successfully conducts maiden 'Exercise Antariksha Abhyas – 2024' to enhance strategic readiness in space warfareDefence Space Agency of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff successfully conducted the Space Table Top Exercise Antariksha Abhyas-2024 from November 11-13, 2024, a significant milestone aimed at bolstering the strategic readiness of the Indian Armed Forces in the domain of space warfare.
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November 13, 2024
Lockheed Martin and Anduril Join Forces to Successfully Detect and Track Drone Threats in Middle EastLockheed Martin has successfully integrated the Q-53 multi-mission radar (MMR) with Anduril's Lattice Command and Control (C2) environment during the US Central Command Desert Guardian exercise held at Fort Drum earlier this month.
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November 13, 2024
FN Browning Group and Sofisport enter into exclusive negotiations to create a world-class European supplier of small arms and ammunitionFN Browning Group, whose subsidiaries include FN Herstal and Browning, announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the French group Sofisport world leader in the manufacture of shotshells...
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November 12, 2024
DRDO conducts maiden flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile off Odisha coastDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on November 12, 2024 from a mobile articulated launcher.
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November 12, 2024
DRDO hands over Authority Holding Sealed Particulars of P-7 Parachute System to Directorate General of Quality AssuranceThe Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of P-7 Parachute System has been handed over to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, a DRDO laboratory.
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November 11, 2024
First Ever Space Exercise 'Antariksha Abhyas – 2024' hosted by Defence Space Agency begins in New DelhiIndia is well positioned to navigate the challenges posed to space based capabilities: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
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November 11, 2024
Sikorsky and Rain Successfully Demonstrate Autonomous Flight with Wildfire Mission Autonomy to Rapidly Find and Suppress Test FiresGovernment, firefighting agencies, and investment representatives observe aerial water drops.
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November 10, 2024
Navika Sagar Parikrama II INSV Tarini Arrives at Fremantle, AustraliaAt approximately 1430h IST (1700 local time) on November 9, 2024 after a challenging 39-day voyage at sea, Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini...
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November 9, 2024
The Indian Navy Quiz – THINQ2024 Concludes with a spectacular finale at INAThe Indian Navy proudly conducted the THINQ2024 Quiz, a celebration of India's progress and the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' on November 8, 2024.
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November 9, 2024
Curtain Raiser: Indian Navy Operational Demonstration 2024The Indian Navy is set to demonstrate its formidable maritime capabilities and operational strength at the 'Operational Demonstration' (Op Demo) scheduled at Blue Flag Beach, Puri, Odisha, on Navy Day (December 4) this year.
