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May 1, 2025
GA-ASI's MQ-1C Gray Eagle® ER Featured at US Army's PC-C5General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) supported the US Army's Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5), which ran throughout March and featured an MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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April 30, 2025
Northrop Grumman's IVEWS Completes F-16 Electronic Warfare Operational AssessmentNorthrop Grumman Corporation's IVEWS (Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite) has successfully completed Operational Assessment flight testing on U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft, demonstrating its effectiveness against advanced radar-guided threats.
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April 29, 2025
Embraer showcases the KC-390 Millennium tanker at ARSAGEmbraer Defense & Security is attending the 47th edition of ARSAG (Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group) conference, which takes place from April 29 to May 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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April 29, 2025
GA-ASI Delivers MQ-9A Block 5 Extended Range UAS to USMCGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) delivered an MQ-9A Reaper® Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the US Marine Corps (USMC).
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April 28, 2025
Inter-Governmental Agreement inked with France for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for Indian NavyThe Governments of India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale Aircraft (22 Single-Seater and four Twin-Seater) for the Indian Navy.
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April 23, 2025
Those behind the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam will soon get a befitting reply, Govt will take all necessary steps: Defence MinisterEvery Indian is united, we can never be intimidated by such terror activities
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April 23, 2025
Marines Surpass 1,000 MQ-9A Flight Hours As Capabilities ExpandGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is proud to announce that the US Marine Corps has passed more than 1,000 flight hours with MQ-9A unmanned aircraft in support of service-level training exercises and weapons and tactics instructor courses.
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April 20, 2025
Indian Air Force Participates in Multinational Exercise Desert Flag-10 in UAEA contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise.
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April 16, 2025
GA-ASI Announces Technology Investments From Blue Magic NetherlandsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to announce two businesses that it will invest in from the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event last November: Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors.
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April 16, 2025
Commemoration of Birth Anniversary Celebrations of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Padma Vibhushan, DFCOn 15 April 2025, to commemorate the 106th Birth Anniversary of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Padma Vibhushan, DFC, a bust was unveiled at Astha, Senior Citizen Home, Tughlakabad, Delhi by Air Mshl Vijay Kumar Garg, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command and Air Mshl Jagjeet Singh (Retd) Senior Vice President Air Force Association.
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April 11, 2025
DRDO conducts successful Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav' from Su-30 MKI aircraftDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' between April 8-10, 2025 from the Su-30 MKI aircraft.
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April 8, 2025
GA-ASI Inks Collaboration Deal With South Korea's HanwhaGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to collaborate on the development and production of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the global defense market.
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April 7, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: ₹2,385 crore contract inked with BEL for Electronic Warfare Suites & aircraft modification kits for Mi-17 V5 helicoptersMinistry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits as well as their installation on Mi-17 V5 helicopters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force at an overall cost of ₹2,385.36 crore.
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April 7, 2025
GA-ASI Expands Targeting Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian®General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets.
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April 3, 2025
Embraer and Denel agree on KC-390 Millennium cooperationMemorandum of Understanding signed by the two leading aerospace companies aims to strengthen the companies' strategic partnership with special focus on Embraer's new generation transport aircraft
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April 1, 2025
Sweden confirms acquisition of four C-390 Millennium and secures production slotsThis major milestone follows Sweden's signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Netherlands and Austria joining the C-390 Millennium program
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April 1, 2025
Portuguese Air Force joins Embraer and The Brazilian Air Force studies to provide KC-390 with ISR capabilitiesCooperation is aimed at developing a modular mission system to allow the KC-390 to perform Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions
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March 30, 2025
Indian Air Force to Participate in Multi-Nation Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force.
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March 28, 2025
MoD inks two contracts worth ₹62,700 crore with HAL for supply of 156 LCH, Prachand to the Armed ForcesMinistry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth ₹62,700 crore, excluding taxes.
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March 26, 2025
Indian Armed Forces to Enhance Operational Efficiency with IG Defence's BLE Tool Tracking System at Key BasesIn a significant move to modernize airbase operations under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to adopt an advanced Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Tool Tracking System, after signing a contract with IG Defence and Aerospace, who have won Ministry of Defence's iDEX Challenge for this pioneering technology.
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March 25, 2025
Bombardier Defense Announces Order of Two Challenger 650 Aircraft Destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions in AustraliaBombardier Defense is pleased to announce that Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia...
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March 25, 2025
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of Belgium's MQ-9B SkyGuardian®General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Belgian Ministry of Defence completed the first flight of a new MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) that will be the first SkyGuardian delivered to Belgium as part of a four-aircraft purchase.
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March 25, 2025
Technology Transfer Project Between Lockheed Martin and Pilatus for PC-21Under the terms of an offset project, Pilatus and Lockheed Martin will partner on the technology and development of avionics and training functionality for its advanced next-generation pilot training system.
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March 21, 2025
Chief of the Air Staff Felicitates Outstanding SportsmenAir Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, on March 21, 2025, felicitated the meritorious sportsmen of IAF who have excelled at Services, National and International arena, at a ceremony that was held at Air Force Station New Delhi.
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March 21, 2025
US Air Force Selects Boeing for Next-Generation Air Dominance Fighter PlatformThe NGAD fighter selection builds on Boeing's legacy, establishing a new global standard for 6th generation fighter capability
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March 20, 2025
GA-ASI Achieves EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B PlatformsEuropean Military Airworthiness Regulator Approves GA-ASI Application Approval Will Make Subsequent Certifications Easier
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March 19, 2025
GA-ASI Releases New TacSit-C2® for Payload Command and ControlNew Product Builds on Extensive Experience in Controlling UAS Payloads; Part of GA's Quadratix Software Enterprise
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March 12, 2025
Tejas LCA AF MK1 test-fires Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air MissileAeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully conducted test-launch of homegrown ASTRA, Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
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March 12, 2025
Visit of Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of Air Staff to HQ SAC for Southern Air Command Commanders' ConferenceAir Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) visited Headquarters Southern Air Command on March 12, 2025 for the Commanders' Conference of Southern Air Command (SAC) in Thiruvananthapuram.
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March 12, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: ₹2,906 crore contract signed with BEL for Low-level Transportable Radar (Ashwini) for IAFAs part of the Government's efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities of the country, Ministry of Defence has inked a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar, LLTR (Ashwini) at a cost of ₹2,906 crore.