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September 3, 2023
BEL & IAI sign MoU, to tap opportunities in Short Range Air Defence Systems' domainNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel's leading aerospace and defence company, have inked an MoU for co-operation in addressing India's requirements in the domain of Short Range Air Defence Systems.
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September 1, 2023
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge PersonnelAir Marshal Nagesh Kapoor took over as Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel (AOP) on September 1, 2023. On the occasion of taking over, he laid wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to those who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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August 31, 2023
Lockheed Martin Announces European F-16 Training Center in RomaniaLockheed Martin and the governments of Romania and the Netherlands have announced a Letter of Intent to establish the European F-16 Training Center in Romania.
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August 29, 2023
Embraer Defense & Security holds C-390 Millennium Day in IndiaEmbraer Defense & Security held a C-390 Millennium Day in New Delhi to deepen engagement with the aerospace and defence industry in India and provide more information on Embraer's suite of Defense & Security products and solutions, in particular, the C-390 Millennium
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August 28, 2023
Embraer Defense & Security holds C-390 Millennium Day in IndiaAn Embraer C-390 Millennium Day will be held in New Delhi on August 29, 2023. This event seeks to deepen engagement with the aerospace and defence industry in India and provide more information on Embraer's suite of Defense & Security products and solutions, in particular, the C-390 Millennium.
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August 28, 2023
Embraer and the Brazilian Army successfully complete first test of M200 Vigilante radarEmbraer and the Brazilian Army have successfully completed the first test of the M200 Vigilante radar, including the deployment of the equipment on the KC-390 aircraft from the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).
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August 28, 2023
Lockheed Martin Australia Selected as Australian Defence Force's Strategic Partner for AIR6500Lockheed Martin welcomed today's announcement by the Department of Defence on being selected as the strategic partner to steward AIR6500 Phase 1 (AIR6500-1).
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August 27, 2023
Participation of Indian Air Force in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 at Cairo Air Base, EgyptAn Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent departed today, for participating in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise scheduled to be held at Cairo (West) Air Base, Egypt from 27 August to 16 September 2023.
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August 26, 2023
IAF Pledges Support to 765 TB Patients as Part of 'Ni-kshay Mitra'As part of the Indian Air Force's endeavour to contribute towards social causes that foster nation building, the service has committed its involvement in the “Ni-kshay Mitra” scheme.
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August 24, 2023
DAC approves proposals worth 7,800 crore to enhance operational capabilities of the Armed ForcesA Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth approximately 7,800 crore on August 24, 2023.
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August 23, 2023
LCA Tejas successfully test-fires indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile off Goa coastTejas, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) LSP-7 successfully fired the ASTRA indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa on August 23, 2023.
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August 23, 2023
CAS Review of LCA ProgrammeThe Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari reviewed the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme in Air Headquarters yesterday. Also in attendance were senior functionaries from the Ministry of Defence, DRDO, HAL and ADA.
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August 21, 2023
Netherlands Increases Order of MQ-9A from GA-ASIThe Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will double the number of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft they will procure, taking the total order from four to eight aircraft. The first four MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers and associated Ground Control Stations were delivered to the RNLAF in 2022.
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August 21, 2023
Indonesia Announces Commitment to Acquire Boeing F-15EXThe Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to U.S. government approval, during a visit of Indonesia's Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto to the United States.
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August 16, 2023
“Meri Maati Mera Desh Campaign”To commemorate 75 years of Independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) is being celebrated as the people led initiative. The Govt of India has launched 'Meri Maati Mera Desh Compaign' as a continuation for celebration of AKAM.
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August 14, 2023
Presidential award to IAF personnelPresident Confers Vayu Sena Medal on Flight Lieutenant Pradeep Murugan (36071) Met/Garud; Squadron Leader GL Vineeth (31529) Flying (Pilot); Wing Commander Shrey Tomar (30170) Flying (Pilot); Wing Commander Shiv Kumar Chauhan (28472) Flying (Pilot).