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October 31, 2022
Prime Minister Modi lays foundation stone of C295 Aircraft Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat
By Ayushee ChaudharyThis facility, which will be a collaboration between Tata and Airbus, will be utilised for manufacturing C295 aircrafts for the Indian Air Force. This is the first project in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company.
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October 19, 2022
Prime Minister Inaugurates DefExpo 2022, Reiterates New India's Resolve
By Ayushee ChaudharyDuring the inaugural ceremony, Prime Minister Modi launched Mission DefSpace, laid foundation stone for Deesa Airfield & released the 4th Positive Indigenisation List
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October 10, 2022
Touching the sky with glory for 9 decades
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith a theme of 'Transforming for the Future', the 90th Indian Air Force Day was celebrated outside the National Capital for the first time
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October 7, 2022
“A squadron Strength of 42 is vital for a 24X7 Combat Air Patrol” — Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari
By Neetu DhuliaOn the momentous occasion of the Indian Air Force celebrating its 90th Anniversary, the Air Chief reaffirmed IAF's commitment to protect the nation's sovereignty and integrity at all costs
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October 4, 2022
Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachanda' marks its entry into IAF
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Defence Minister formally inducted indigenously designed and developed LCH, uplifting the self-reliant defence industry.
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September 29, 2022
Carl-Gustaf M4 to be 'Made in India'
By Neetu DhuliaSaab to bring the latest in manufacturing techniques for Carl-Gustaf's production in India
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September 19, 2022
India, France to meet China challenge together
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystIn view of the continuously evolving geo-politics particularly in the Indo-Pacific, Catherine Colonna and Jaishankar reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen the India-France strategic partnership
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September 5, 2022
Boeing is bullish on India's Aviation sector
By Neetu DhuliaIndia's air traffic is projected to grow at 7 per cent annually through 2040
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August 27, 2022
Boeing fields Super Hornet as India's next carrier-based fighter
By Neetu DhuliaPotential economic impact of $3.6 billion over 10 years to the Indian economy with the Boeing F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet as India's carrier-based fighter
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August 16, 2022
DefExpo-2022 dates announcement sends a wave of relief
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe biennial global exhibition, DefExpo- India's flagship Land, Naval, and Homeland Security systems exhibition - will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat between October 18 and 22, 2022.
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August 1, 2022
Defence Minister inaugurates the second edition of Ammo India
By Ayushee ChaudharyHealthy mix of local endeavours & foreign collaboration is the bedrock of India's journey of self-reliance: Defence Minister
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July 18, 2022
CAATSA – Relief India Deserved
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystUS administration had till now deliberately allowed to hang CAATSA sword over India's head since 2017 but Indian government continued to be defiant. The legislation was intended to punish Russia but India was becoming a collateral target by the US.
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July 12, 2022
MoCA released the second beneficiaries list under the Drone PLI scheme
By Staff CorrespondentThe Ministry released the second provisional list of 23 beneficiaries under the PLI scheme. These include 12 drone manufacturers and 11 drone component manufacturers.
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July 11, 2022
First ever AI in Defence symposium held
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Defence Minister launched 75 Artificial Intelligence products/technologies during 'AI in Defence' symposium in New Delhi.
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July 7, 2022
Safran is supporting India in its quest for sovereignty and self-reliance
By Neetu DhuliaAnnouncements, which represent more than $200 million of investment between 2018 and 2025, clearly reflect the Group's commitment to long-term development in the country
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June 17, 2022
India, Israel – New Vision
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystAs both nations marked 30 years of excellent ties, visit of the Israeli Defence Minister gave an opportunity to review the full range of India-Israel relations and reiterate their commitment to expanding cooperation for the security & prosperity of both nations
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June 13, 2022
“Watch This Space”
By Ayushee ChaudharyOn June 10, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated headquarters of IN-SPACe at Bopal, Ahmedabad. The new Indian space policy to come out soon.
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May 30, 2022
BizAv’s Momentum Renewed & Re-imagined at EBACE 2022
By Ayushee ChaudharyEBACE 2022 reflected the industry’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, inclusion and excellence, stated the organisers
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May 30, 2022
Strengthening Sustainability
By Ayushee ChaudharyEBACE 2022 looked at sustainability not only through the lens of environment but also services, work environment, and inclusion thus providing an all-round sustainable future’s pathway
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May 30, 2022
Innovation Intensifies
By Ayushee ChaudharyElectric aircraft and advanced air mobility were among the most-talked about topics at the show this year
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May 24, 2022
Newest Indian carrier's newest aircraft is ready
By Ayushee ChaudharyAkasa Air, India's newest airline released the "first look" photographs of its aircraft from Boeing production facility in Portland as it gets ready for delivery.
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May 16, 2022
Sneak Peek into the heart of our galactic home
By Ayushee ChaudharyOn May 12, 2022 astronomers unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy, Sagittarius A*.
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May 7, 2022
Indian Air Force should become an 'Aerospace Force' —Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
By Neetu DhuliaThe Defence Minister added that to protect our assets from space-guided attacks, IAF should operate on technology, developing expertise and human resource management
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May 7, 2022
India and France – next phase of strategic partnership
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystBoth sides agreed to find creative ways for France's deeper involvement in the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' efforts in advanced defence technology, manufacturing and exports, through increased industry to industry partnerships
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May 7, 2022
Reviving Indo-German defence cooperation
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystBoth India and Germany are actively seeking to enhance research, co-development and co-production activities bilaterally, under European Union and with other partners, for enhancing high-technology trade, including defence goods
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May 7, 2022
India-NORDIC summit - Major Diplomatic gain
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe five Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark) as a group have a special place in Europe and bringing them together on a single platform with India displays India's diplomatic clout in the region
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April 28, 2022
Indian defence upgrading with Israeli ATGMs
By Staff CorrespondentThe Indian Army and IAF are inducting advanced Israeli anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) with longer range and greater armour-penetration capabilities.
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April 18, 2022
India-US partnership to challenge China
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystPrime Minister Modi held a virtual Summit with President Biden on April 11, 2022. With Indo-Pacific in mind and to effectively meet the China challenge, the US administration needs to keep India in good humour. A strong US-Indian partnership is a critical building block in a more resilient regional security architecture.
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April 15, 2022
India-US reaffirm defence partnership
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe visit of Rajnath Singh to USA for the 2+2 dialogue provided an opportunity to both sides to extensively review the entire gamut of bilateral defence cooperation
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February 15, 2022
ISRO lights up the sky
By Ayushee ChaudharyLifting off the first of its 19 missions planned for this year, ISRO successfully placed three satellites into orbit.
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January 27, 2022
The grandeur of Republic Day 2022
By Ayushee ChaudharyOver seven decades of being a Republic; India showcases its defence, cultural, and developmental highlights around the theme of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'
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January 24, 2022
Republic Day Parade - 2022: A journey through Indian Army's uniform & weaponry evolution
By Ayushee Chaudhary16 marching contingents, 17 military bands and 25 tableaux to mark the nation's 75th year of independence at this Republic Day.
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January 12, 2022
Rafale maritime fighter displays ski-jump capability
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe marine version of the French fighter aircraft demonstrated the ability to operate from Indian Navy's aircraft carrier Vikrant which has recently set out for its crucial third set of sea trials.
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December 21, 2021
Florence Parly in India: Eyes on Rafales and Scorpenes
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystFrance has emerged as a major supplier of critical weapon platforms like Fighter planes and Submarines along with powerful short range missiles and has been India's fellow in taking care of India's concerns in international forum
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December 21, 2021
Discover the Cirrus Life
By SP's CorrespondentCirrus Aircraft is a global leader in personal aviation creating the best-selling single engine piston range of aircraft and the world's first single engine personal jet
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December 9, 2021
India-Russia: Defence to get boost
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe Putin-Modi hug in New Delhi, displayed the bonhomie that continue to exist between Indian and Russian leadership despite vastly changed geo-political equations.
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December 3, 2021
MoD Revises its Import Ban Decision
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystIn case the domestic industry is unable to supply equipment urgently needed by the armed forces, in the stipulated time frame, or quantity or where there are any other technical issues, specific cases of imports could be taken up to meet immediate requirement
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November 17, 2021
IAF orders HAMMER smart bomb kit for LCA fleet
By Vishal ThaparThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is reported to have ordered an unspecified number of HAMMER ground attack precision guided munitions (PGM) for integration with the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
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November 10, 2021
Defence Minister asks forces to be ready at short notice on “volatile” border
By Vishal ThaparIAF top brass brainstorm swift response amidst continuing stand-off with China
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October 8, 2021
IAF sharp focusses on threat from China
By Vishal ThaparShow of strength on 89th Air Force Day
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October 5, 2021
IAF will not be able to get authorised fighter strength of 42 squadrons: Air Chief
By Vishal ThaparBest case scenario is 35 fighter squadrons after 15 years
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October 5, 2021
India's national carrier appears set to return home after about seven decades
By Ayushee ChaudharyWhile the official announcement is awaited, reports indicate Tata Sons emerging as the new owner of Air India.
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September 24, 2021
India signs landmark $2.8 billion deal with Airbus for 56 C295 airlifters
By Vishal ThaparStage set for manufacture of aircraft in private sector for the first time by Airbus-Tata consortium
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September 22, 2021
World's first all-civilian orbital mission to space accomplished successfully
By Ayushee ChaudharyInspiration4 crew returned after spending three days in the orbit, miles above the International Space Station
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September 16, 2021
Jet Airways set to revive domestic operations
By Staff CorrespondentIn the first quarter of 2022, the airline is expected to be back in action after it stopped operations in 2019.
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September 10, 2021
Significant boost for the Indian Air Force
By Ayushee ChaudharyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates National highway being used for emergency landing of IAF aircraft for the first time and later inducts MRSAM into the IAF
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August 10, 2021
India's space sector fueling several industries
By Ayushee ChaudharyMore scope for private entities, partnerships with international experts and organisations, better ability to function are strengthening India's space programme.
