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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 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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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 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 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 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
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 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 9, 2024
Sweden selects the Embraer C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraftThe Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millennium as Sweden's new tactical transport aircraft.
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November 1, 2024
Embraer and Rheinmetall will provide Full Flight Simulator for the C-390 Millennium in the NetherlandsEmbraer today announced that will provide training solutions for the C-390 Millenium to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
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November 1, 2024
Rajesh Kumar Singh assumes the office of Defence SecretaryRajesh Kumar Singh took over as Defence Secretary at South Block in New Delhi on November 1, 2024. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre, who had assumed the charge of the Officer on Special Duty (Defence Secretary-designate) on August 20, 2024.
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November 1, 2024
Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of IAFAir Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance, Indian Air Force, at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), today. The Air Marshal, after taking over, laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in honour of the armed forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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October 31, 2024
Bombardier Defense Proudly Delivers Eighth Global Aircraft to the US Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node ProgramBombardier Defense today announced the delivery of the eighth Bombardier Global jet to the United States Air Force's (USAF) BACN program, which is part of a previously announced multi-year contract between Bombardier and the USAF.
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October 31, 2024
GA-ASI and BAE Systems Collaborate on Autonomous Electronic Warfare Link 16 Capabilities on MQ-20 AvengerGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) collaborated with BAE Systems to demonstrate unique electronic warfare (EW) capabilities remotely controlled via a secure, jam-resistant Link 16 network on an MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
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October 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman's LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod Completes Initial US Navy F/A-18 Flight TestingNorthrop Grumman Corporation's LITENING targeting pod has completed initial flight testing on the US Navy F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet aircraft, a critical step on the path to fleet operations.
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October 30, 2024
Visit of Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, CAS at Jammu and forward IAF bases on the eve of DiwaliOn the eve of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff visited Jammu and some of the forward locations, where the air warriors of the IAF are deployed.
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October 28, 2024
Prime Minister & his Spanish counterpart jointly inaugurate TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing of C295 aircraft in VadodaraPrime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Mr Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing of C295 aircraft at TATA advanced systems limited (TASL) Campus in Vadodara, Gujarat on October 28, 2024.
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October 22, 2024
Defence Minister & his Singaporean counterpart co-chair 6th India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defence of Singapore Dr Ng Eng Hen co-chaired the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on October 22, 2024.
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October 21, 2024
Joint Military Training Between Indian Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force Begins at Air Force Base in West BengalOn 21st October 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal.
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October 18, 2024
Government to provide full support to the private sector in taking lead in the field of defence & making India an innovation & technology hub: Defence MinisterDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the private sector to move forward from 'participation' to 'taking lead' in the defence sector, assuring the Government's full support to make India an innovation & technology hub and one of the strongest countries in the world.
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October 15, 2024
GA-ASI's Gray Eagle Extended Range UAS Supports Army Vanguard DemosAs part of the US Army's Vanguard demonstrations that took place in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on Sept. 17-18, 2024, a Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provided by the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) showcased several new capabilities...
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October 8, 2024
Indian Air Force's display of air power & 'Aatmanirbharta' resolve marks its 92nd anniversary celebrations at Air Force Station, Tambaram in ChennaiAn immaculate ceremonial parade, a breath-taking demonstration of air power and a spectacular static display of state-of-the-art equipment marked the celebrations of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Air Force Station, Tambaram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on October 8, 2024.
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October 6, 2024
IAF Pilots Paint Chennai Skies Blue During its 92nd Anniversary CelebrationsAs the Indian Air Force approaches its 92nd Anniversary on October 6, 2024, a breathtaking air show captivated an audience which turned up in large numbers and is likely to cross an estimate figure of 15 lakhs at one of the world's longest beaches, Marina Beach, Chennai.
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October 2, 2024
Indian Air Force Celebrates Swachhata Diwas – Reaffirming Commitment to Cleanliness and SustainabilityThe Indian Air Force (IAF) today observed Swachhata Diwas in alignment with the nation-wide “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,” marking another significant step towards maintaining cleanliness and environmental sustainability.
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September 30, 2024
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh takes over as the Chief of the Air StaffAir Chief Marshal A.P. Singh took over as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) at a ceremony at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) on September 30, 2024.
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September 30, 2024
Successful SWIFT Demonstration Showcases Lockheed Martin and Altera Collaboration with OUSD (R&E), Highlighting the Future of Electronic Warfare and MicroelectronicsLockheed Martin in collaboration with Altera, an Intel Company, completed a successful flight demonstration of our 12th Generation Electronic Warfare (Gen12) transceiver utilizing Altera's Agilex™ 9 Direct RF FPGA (Multi-Chip Package, MCP-2).
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September 27, 2024
Embraer delivers the seventh C-390 Millennium to the Brazilian Air ForceEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, delivered today the seventh C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the First Squadron of the First Group (1°/1° GT) at Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro.
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September 25, 2024
South African National Defense Force advances with C-390 acquisition processEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, is proud to announce the spotlight appearance of its C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition, held at Waterkloof Air Force Base, September 18-22.
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September 21, 2024
Indian Air Force Successfully Completes Exercise Eastern Bridge VII at RAFO MasirahThe Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully completed Exercise Eastern Bridge VII with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) at the RAFO airbase in Masirah.
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September 21, 2024
Indian Air Force Air Show Set to Dazzle Chennai Ahead of 92nd IAF AnniversaryTowards celebrating its 92nd anniversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to host an immaculate air show in the skies over Tamil Nadu, on October 6, 2024.
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September 20, 2024
Boeing Completes First Flight of UK E-7 WedgetailBoeing has completed the first flight of the UK's E-7 Wedgetail for the Royal Air Force (RAF). A Boeing flight-test crew conducted functional checks during the first flight from Birmingham Airport, marking a significant milestone in the programme's test and evaluation phase.
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September 15, 2024
Annual Day of Air Force AssociationThe Air Force Association (AFA) celebrated its 44th 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 15, 2024, to honour those Armed Forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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September 13, 2024
EW Conference “Spectrum” 2024 at Base Repair Depot Najafgarh, New DelhiBase Repair Depot Najafgarh, New Delhi successfully conducted EW Conference “Spectrum” on September 13, 2024. The theme of the conference was “EW: Trends, Technologies & Maintenance Challenges”.
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September 12, 2024
Embraer looking at enhancing its supply chain base in IndiaA high-level delegation from Embraer is concluding a visit to India this week as it evaluates the expansion of its supply chain into the country.
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September 10, 2024
Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Announce Agreement to Expand C-130J Super Hercules Opportunities in IndiaAgreement Supports India's Medium Transport Aircraft Program and New Maintenance Facility
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September 9, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Amphibious OperationsIn a landmark event, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on September 9, 2024, in New Delhi.
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September 9, 2024
Aatmanirbharta in defence: MoD signs ₹26,000 crore contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30 MKI aircraftIn a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30 MKI aircraft at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore.