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June 30, 2025
Embraer delivers four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air ForceDeveloped for 21st-century missions, the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft has already been selected by 22 air forces and has more than 290 orders
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June 26, 2025
GA-ASI Announces Investment in Dutch Technology Innovator ArceonGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces an investment in another Dutch business, Arceon, following the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event held in November 2024.
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June 24, 2025
Northrop Grumman's Latest MQ-4C Triton Undergoes Testing with the US NavyNorthrop Grumman Corporation's latest MQ-4C Triton uncrewed multi-intelligence aircraft is undergoing testing with the US Navy's Naval Air Systems Command.
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June 21, 2025
Celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at HQWAC, AFS Palam and AFS HindanThe 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' was celebrated on June 21, 2025 at Headquarters Western Air Command, Air Force Station Palam and Air Force Station Hindan.
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June 16, 2025
Newest Groundbreaking GA-ASI Autonomous Jet Demo Includes Successful Simulated Shoot-DownGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. completed a first-of-its-kind test involving multiple aircraft and advanced software on June 11 that included a successful simulated autonomous shoot-down.
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June 15, 2025
GA-ASI Announces New PELE Small UAS for International CustomersSmall, Uncrewed Launched Effect Delivers Multi-Mission Capability
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June 15, 2025
GA-ASI Adds Saab Airborne Early Warning Capability to MQ-9BNew Capability Will Transform Airborne Early Warning Access and Affordability for MQ-9B Customers
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June 14, 2025
Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at Air Force Academy (AFA)The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal Hyderabad on June 14, 2025, marking successful culmination of the pre-commissioning training of flight cadets of Flying and Ground duty branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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June 9, 2025
UK MOD Signs Protector Support Contract with GA-ASIThe United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has signed a support and sustainment contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for logistics and maintenance of the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system.
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June 5, 2025
UVision Unveils Game-Changing Aerial Launch Capability for Hero-120Modular airborne launch system allows flexible deployment from a wide range of utility and attack helicopters, expanding mission options for modern forces
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June 4, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy PM & Defence Minister in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Richard Marles in New Delhi on June 4, 2025.
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May 30, 2025
First Centre Fuselage for LCA Tejas Mk 1A Handed Over to HALIn a significant boost to India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, the first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by VEM Technologies in Hyderabad on May 30, 2025.
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May 29, 2025
Make-in-India played a key role during Operation Sindoor; AMCA Execution Model to allow private sector to further bolster indigenous capabilities; Govt-Industry synergy can make India a developed nation by 2047: Defence Minister"Make-in-India is an essential component in our national security and it played a key role in India's effective action against terrorism during Operation Sindoor," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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May 27, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Defence Minister approves Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Programme Execution Model through industry partnershipIn a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model.
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May 26, 2025
Defence Minister reviews performance of eight DPSUs in meeting with CMDs in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a review meeting with CMDs of eight Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) at South Block, New Delhi on May 26, 2025.
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May 23, 2025
47th Flight Test Course Officers Graduate with Flying Colours
On 23 May 25, the prestigious 47th Flight Test Course of the Indian Air Force Test Pilot School concluded with a ceremonial Valedictory function, “Suranjan Das Dinner”, at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Bengaluru.
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May 19, 2025
GA-ASI Moves Into Ground Testing of New YFQ-42A CCA
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to move into the ground testing phase of development on the YFQ-42A production-representative test vehicle for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program in preparation for its planned first flight later this summer.
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May 19, 2025
GA Integrates Software for USMC Common Intelligence Picture WTI Course
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully integrated the advanced Optix software—developed by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3)—into the US Marine Corps (USMC) Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) for a multi-service Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course.
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May 19, 2025
Embraer spotlights multi-mission KC-390 Millennium at DSEI Japan 2025
The KC-390 flies faster, further, and carries more payload than any other aircraft in its class
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May 16, 2025
India's fight against terrorism is now part of national defence doctrine, we will root out this hybrid & proxy warfare: Defence Minister at Bhuj Air Force Station
“India's fight against terrorism is not just a matter of security, it has now become a part of the national defence doctrine, and we will root out this hybrid & proxy warfare,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the air warriors at the Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat on May 16, 2025.
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May 12, 2025
Embraer successfully concludes KC-390 Millennium demo tour in the US with static display at Joint Base AndrewsEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, is concluding a US demonstration tour of the multi-mission medium airlift and tanker KC-390 Millennium with a static display at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
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May 11, 2025
Operation Sindoor not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social & strategic willpower: Defence Minister“Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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May 10, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participates in Victory Day celebrations during his visit to Moscow, RussiaMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participated in Victory Day celebrations during his visit to Russia from May 8 to 9, 2025.
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May 9, 2025
Second Edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course Concludes at Manekshaw Centre, New DelhiThe second edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC-02), an initiative to prepare India's Armed Forces for next-generation warfare, concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 9, 2025.
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May 8, 2025
Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our formidable & professionally-trained Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment, says Defence Minister at National Quality Conclave 2025“Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our formidable & professionally-trained Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the National Quality Conclave in New Delhi on May 8, 2025.
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May 8, 2025
UK Certifies Protector As First of Its Kind Remotely Piloted AircraftThe UK's Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate to the Royal Air Force's Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aircraft, also designated the MQ-9B, certifying that it has passed a rigorous airworthiness assessment and verifying it's safe to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas.
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May 5, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defense of Japan Gen Nakatani at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 5, 2025.
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May 5, 2025
Embraer highlights the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission capabilities at SOF Week in the USThe Special Operations Forces Week (SOF Week) annual conference, that takes place from May 05-07 in Tampa, Florida, is the third stop of the KC-390 Millennium demo tour in the United States.
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May 3, 2025
DRDO conducts maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship PlatformDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur Trial site in Madhya Pradesh on May 3, 2025.
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May 1, 2025
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as AOC-in-C Training CommandAir Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command on May 1, 2025. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the brave hearts by laying wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.
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May 1, 2025
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes the appointment of CISCAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi on May 1, 2025. He succeeds Lt General J.P. Mathew who superannuated on April 30, 2025.
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May 1, 2025
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal S.P. Dharkar retired as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on April 30, 2025, on superannuation from the Indian Air Force (IAF), after completion of 40 years of illustrious service to the nation.