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  September 20, 2023
  Austrian Ministry of Defense selects the C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraft

  The Austrian Ministry of Defense announced today the decision to select the C-390 Millennium aircraft as its new tactical transport solution. Embraer is honored to be chosen to support this important Air Force in Europe.

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  September 20, 2023
  Annual Day of Air Force Association

  The Air Force Association (AFA) celebrated its 43rd Annual Day today. As part of the celebrations, the President of Air Force Association, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria (Retd) laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on behalf of all IAF Veterans in the morning on September 20, 2023...

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  September 20, 2023
  GA-ASI to be Inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame

  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) will be inducted into International Air & Space Hall of Fame during an event at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

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  September 18, 2023
  A US delegation interacts with iDEX team at IIT Delhi; iDEX winners & defence innovation start-ups showcase cutting-edge dual-use technologies

  iDEX has revolutionised defence innovation ecosystem in India; Procurement of advanced technologies be given due consideration under INDUS-X, says Under Secretary (Research & Engineering), US Department of Defence

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  September 15, 2023
  Another boost to Atmanirbharta in Defence

  DAC approves AoN for nine capital acquisition proposals for the Armed Forces worth 45,000 crore

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  September 14, 2023
  Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton Achieves Initial Operating Capability with the US Navy

  Northrop Grumman Corporation's multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft achieved a declaration of initial operating capability (IOC) by the US Navy.

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  September 13, 2023
  Indian Air Force Chief receives the first C295 to India

  Airbus Defence and Space has officially handed over in fly-away condition the first of 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) to begin replacing its ageing Avros-748 fleet.

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  September 13, 2023
  Boeing, Red 6 Complete First Augmented Reality Test Flight

  Boeing and Red 6 have successfully integrated and flown augmented reality (AR) in a TA-4J tactical aircraft as a precursor to integrating and testing the system in a T-7 advanced trainer.

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  September 12, 2023
  Neal and Linden S. Blue Receive Alison Award from AFA

  During a special event at the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland today, the Air Force Association (AFA) presented General Atomics' Chairman and CEO Neal Blue and Linden S. Blue with the John R. Alison Award.

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  September 12, 2023
  Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider Continues Progression to Flight Test

  The US Air Force announced today the B-21 Raider has commenced engine runs as part of its ground test program at Northrop Grumman's Palmdale, California, facility.

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  September 11, 2023
  Lockheed Martin Skunk Works^® and University of Iowa Successfully Demonstrate Artificial Intelligence-Commanded Mission

  Lockheed Martin Corporation, in conjunction with the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), completed an artificial intelligence (AI) demonstration using two piloted L-29 aircraft (acting as surrogates for uncrewed systems) performing jamming support in a simulated air-to-ground mission.

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  September 11, 2023
  GA-ASI Poised to Begin LongShot Flight Testing Phase

  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is poised to begin the flight-testing phase on the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) LongShot program.

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  September 11, 2023
  DroneAcharya Launches India's First Super High Altitude Multi Rotor Multi-Role Drone: BHUJANG

  DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited, India's first Drone company to go public, has launched BHUJANG (Battlefield Hybrid UAV for Joint Attack, Navigation and Guarding), a heavy lift off, super-high-altitude, long-range drone with multiple capabilities.

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  September 8, 2023
  Deputy Chief of the Air Staff flies the Hindustan Turbo Trainer HTT-40

  Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff flew the Hindustan Turbo Trainer Aircraft - 40 (HTT-40) Basic Trainer Aircraft, today at Bengaluru.

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  September 7, 2023
  Lockheed Martin and Slovak Republic Minister of Defence Unveil Country's First F-16 Block 70 Aircraft

  The first F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the Slovak Republic was unveiled at Lockheed Martin's facility in Greenville, South Carolina, during a visit from the country's Minister of Defence, Martin Sklenár.

• September 6, 2023
  Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India to co-host Bharat Drone Shakti 2023

  Drone technology has revolutionised the civil and defence sectors by increasing efficiency, reducing exposure to risk as also by being a capability enhancer.