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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 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
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 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.
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June 27, 2024
High Speed Expendable Aerial Target 'ABHYAS' successfully completes developmental trials with improved booster configurationDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed six consecutive developmental trials of High Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) 'ABHYAS' with improved booster configuration from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
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June 26, 2024
Uniqueness of India's nuclear trajectory premised on the principle of 'No First Use & Massive Retaliation': CDS General Anil ChauhanChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has reiterated that the uniqueness of India's nuclear trajectory is premised on the principle of 'No First Use & Massive Retaliation'.
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June 26, 2024
Embraer delivers the second KC-390 Millennium aircraft to the Portuguese Air ForceAircraft is the second delivered in NATO configuration
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June 25, 2024
Landmark 350th iDEX contract inked; MoD to collaborate with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for design & development of miniaturised satellite capable of carrying multiple payloads up to 150 kgs for Indian Air ForceInnovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence, signed the landmark 350th contract in New Delhi on June 25, 2024.
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June 18, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace OperationsChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on June 18, 2024, in New Delhi.
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June 16, 2024
IAF Contingent Completes Successful Participation in Exercise Red Flag 2024An Indian Air Force(IAF) contingent participated in the Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from June 4-14, 2024.
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June 15, 2024
Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force AcademyThe Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal on June 15, 2024, to mark the successful culmination of training of 235 flight cadets of flying and ground duty branches of the Indian Air Force.
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June 13, 2024
Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Defence Minister for the second consecutive termRajnath Singh assumed charge as the Defence Minister for the second consecutive term on June 13, 2024.
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June 11, 2024
Sanjay Seth takes over as Minister of State for DefenceSanjay Seth assumed charge of the office of Minister of State, Ministry of Defence on June 11, 2024. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence received Sanjay Seth and accompanied him into his South Block office.
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June 10, 2024
Rajnath Singh to be the Defence Minister for the second consecutive termSanjay Seth is the new Minister of State for Defence
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June 5, 2024
Amir Peretz hosted the Chancellor of Germany at the Israel Aerospace Industries' Pavilion"Cooperation with Germany is courageous and important, both security-wise and no less politically."
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June 1, 2024
Change of Command: Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, IAF, NagpurAir Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Airforce Nagpur on June 1, 2024.
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May 1, 2024
Air Marshal S.K. Vidhate assumed the appointment of Air Officer in-Charge Personnel (AOP)Air Marshal S.K. Vidhate assumed the appointment of Air Officer in-Charge Personnel (AOP) on May 1, 2024. Commissioned into the Flying Branch of IAF in June 1987, he has rich experience of flying on various fighter & trainer aircraft of Indian Air Force.
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May 1, 2024
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as AOC-in-C Training CommandAir Marshal Nagesh Kapoor assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) Training Command (TC) on May 1, 2024.
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April 16, 2024
IAI Announces Sale of Integrated Air Defense Radar and ESM to a European CountryEnhanced Air Situational Picture through Integrated Passive and Active sensors
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March 28, 2024
Successful First Flight of LCA Mk1AThe first Aircraft LA5033 of the Tejas Mk1A Aircraft series took to the skies from HAL facility in Bengaluru today. It was a successful sortie with a flying time of 18 minutes.
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March 27, 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries Launches AeroSpace Services India (ASI), furthering its presence in IndiaIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world-class aerospace and defence company, has opened AeroSpace Services India (ASI), its Indian subsidiary in New Delhi.