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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 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 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 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 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 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.
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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
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 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.