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September 9, 2024
Historic Flight by Vice Chiefs of Army, Navy, and Air Force Marks Milestone in Indigenous Defence CapabilitiesIn a landmark event for India's Defence forces, the Vice Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force made history today by flying in the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
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September 9, 2024
Indian Army & Indian Air Force ink MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, in the presence of Defence Minister & Railways Minister, to enhance the skills of personnel in logistics operationsTo enhance the skills and capability building of their personnel, Indian Army and Indian Air Force signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on September 9, 2024.
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September 9, 2024
Lockheed Martin Catalyses India's Defence & Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem With Its 10th Suppliers ConferenceLockheed Martin announced today that it will host the 10th edition of its India Suppliers Conference on September 11-12, 2024 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Bengaluru.
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September 5, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presides over maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in LucknowDefence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the second and final day of the apex-level military leadership meeting on September 5, 2024.
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September 5, 2024
Lockheed Martin Welcomes Egypt to the C-130J Super Hercules FleetThe Egyptian Armed Forces announced today at the Egypt International Air Show that Lockheed Martin will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the US Air Force.
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September 5, 2024
Embraer delivers the first C-390 Millennium to the Hungarian Air ForceEmbraer today delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force. The aircraft will be the first in the world equipped with a roll-on/roll-off Intensive Care Unit, being even better equipped to perform humanitarian missions and Medical Evacuation Missions.
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September 4, 2024
First Joint Commanders' Conference commences in LucknowCDS General Anil Chauhan stresses on integration across various domains for adapting to future warfare & conduct of effect based operations
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September 3, 2024
India and Kenya holds 3rd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meetingThe third edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Kenya was held in New Delhi on September 3, 2024.
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September 2, 2024
Deutsche Aircraft, SNC celebrate significant C-146A/D328® programme milestone as fleet achieves 200,000 operational flight hoursDeutsche Aircraft and global aerospace and national security company SNC proudly commemorate a significant achievement for the C-146A, known as the “Wolfhound,” by the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
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September 2, 2024
Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance celebrates its 71st Raising DayDirectorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) celebrated its 71st Raising Day at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on August 31, 2024.
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September 2, 2024
Cabinet Committee on Security approves procurement of 240 aero-engines for IAF's Su-30 MKI aircraft from HAL worth ₹26,000 croreCabinet Committee on Security, on September 2, 2024, approved the proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore inclusive of all taxes and duties.
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September 1, 2024
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as Deputy Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force, at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), today.
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September 1, 2024
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as AOC-in-C Central Air CommandAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command on September 1, 2024.
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August 28, 2024
Embraer participates in strategic discussions during Brazil Foreign Minister's India visitEarlier this week, Brazil's Foreign Minister, Mauro Vieira, visited India to co-chair the 9th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting with India's External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar.
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August 28, 2024
Poland and Lockheed Martin Celebrate Debut of Poland's First F-35A “Husarz”Lockheed Martin presented Poland's first F-35A Lightning II to the Polish government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin's F-35 production facility.
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August 26, 2024
Embraer sells A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air ForceThe country will become the sixth operator of the aircraft in South America along with Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Paraguay
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August 23, 2024
First EagleEye Radar Comes Off the GA-ASI Production LineOn July 31, 2024, the first EagleEye multi-mode radar came off the production line of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).
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August 20, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & his Japanese counterpart Kihara Minoru hold delegation-level talks in New DelhiReaffirm commitment towards strengthening bilateral relations and regional peace
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August 17, 2024
Indian Air Force & Indian Army carry out first-of-its-kind precise para-drop of BHISHM critical trauma care cube at 15,000 feetIndian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet.
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August 15, 2024
Japan Buys Two SeaGuardians from GA-ASIThe Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has signed a contract for the purchase of two SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), scheduled for delivery in 2025.
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August 14, 2024
Presidential award to IAF personnelPresident Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) on Wing Commander Akshay Arun Mahale (29451) Flying (Pilot); President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) on 904504 Junior Warrant Officer Vikas Raghav IAF (Garud); President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) on 931627 Sergeant Ashwani Kumar Flight Gunner...
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August 13, 2024
DRDO carries out successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb 'GAURAV' from Su-30 MKI platform off Odisha coastDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV from Su-30 MKI platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The test was conducted off the coast of Odisha.
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August 10, 2024
Indian Air Force team returns after successful participation in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 at MalaysiaAfter successful participation in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 at Malaysia, the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent returned to India, today.
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August 9, 2024
Global Super Hercules Fleet Grows with Delivery of First C-130J to New ZealandThe Royal New Zealand Air Force will operate a total of five C-130Js
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August 5, 2024
Need to embrace changes in financial processes due to rapidly changing nature & character of war: CDS General Anil ChauhanConference on enhancing financial cohesion and synergy in Armed Forces held in New Delhi
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August 5, 2024
Boeing Delivers First MH-139A Production Aircraft to US Air ForceBoeing has delivered the first MH-139A Grey Wolf production aircraft to the US Air Force. This aircraft, part of a Low Rate Initial Production order in 2023 for 13 helicopters, will be stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.
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August 4, 2024
IDF Purchases IAI's SDR Airborne Radios for UAVs Allows shore-based hailing of maritime vesselsIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world-class aerospace and defense leader, has been awarded a contract, by competitive tender, to provide the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with airborne radios, for installation on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles...
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August 3, 2024
Axiom-4 mission to the ISSAfter touching the sky with glory, it's time for the IAF to touch space with glory. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair are chosen for the upcoming Indo-US Axiom-4 mission to the ISS.
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August 1, 2024
Landslide Rescue and Relief Efforts in Wayanad by IAFIn the wake of the catastrophic landslide that recently impacted Wayanad, Kerala, the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a first responder, commenced rescue and relief operations from early morning hours of July 30, 2024, in coordination with other agencies such as NDRF and state administration.
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July 31, 2024
GA-ASI Selected for Red 5 to Prototype Advanced Air-to-Air Autonomy on MQ-20 Avenger®General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been awarded a $98 million contract as Lead Systems Integrator for Project Red 5.
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July 31, 2024
Royal Australian Air Force Welcomes First Northrop Grumman MQ-4C TritonAustralia's Triton program remains on track with three additional aircraft currently in production
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July 26, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to the bravehearts on Kargil Vijay Diwas and attends Shradhanjali Samaroh in LadakhPrime Minister Narendra Modi, on July 26, 2024, paid homage to the bravehearts, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, on the occasion of 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh.
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July 22, 2024
Lockheed Martin and Slovakia Usher in New Era of European Air Defense with Arrival of First F-16 Block 70 JetsLockheed Martin and the Slovak Republic today announced the arrival of the first F-16 Block 70s in Slovakia, marking a new era in European air defense.
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July 19, 2024
President confers 31 PVSMs, four UYSMs, two Bar to AVSMs & 57 AVSMs during Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-2)President Droupadi Murmu conferred 94 Distinguished Service Decorations to the personnel of the Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard during the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-2) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on July 19, 2024.
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July 19, 2024
GA-ASI Flies MQ-9B With Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6 E-Series EngineGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada.
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July 19, 2024
Deutsche Aircraft Showcases Advanced Capabilities of D328® Aircraft at International Parachute EventDeutsche Aircraft recently hosted an international gathering of elite police and military special operations forces from over 12 nations at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport in Wessling.
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July 17, 2024
Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to Ohio Youngstown Air Reserve StationLockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters assigned to the Ohio Youngstown Air Reserve Station, marking the addition of a new mission capability for the Super Hercules — the aerial spray mission.
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July 15, 2024
Minister of State for Defence Visits HAL, Says HAL Has Huge Role to Play in AtmanirbhartaMinister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth visited HAL facilities today and said the Company has a huge role to play in achieving Make-in-India dream in Defence. He was addressing HAL's top management.