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March 18, 2024
IAE AG successfully tests V2500 engine on 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation FuelIAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) announced it has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover, Germany.
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March 17, 2024
Indian Army Contingent Departs for Seychelles for Joint Military Exercise “Exercise LAMITIYE-2024”Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles today to participate in the Tenth edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
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March 16, 2024
Anti-Piracy Operations against Pirate Ship MV Ruen by Indian NavyINS Kolkata, mission-deployed in the Arabian Sea, through the sustained high tempo of operations lasting over 40 hrs, has thwarted the designs of the Somali pirates to hijack ships transiting through the region by intercepting the pirate ship MV Ruen, on March 16, 2024.
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March 16, 2024
Passing Out Parade of Agniveers 02/23 Batch at INS ChilkaA spectacular Passing Out Parade (POP) of third batch of Agniveers (02/2023) was held at INS Chilka, at Odisha on March 15, 2024.
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March 15, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates the newly-constructed Headquarters of the Indian Navy 'Nausena Bhawan' at Delhi Cantt.Nausena Bhawan, the newly-constructed Headquarters of the Indian Navy, located at Delhi Cantt. was officially inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on March 15, 2024.
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March 15, 2024
MoD signs contract worth over ₹2,890 crore with HAL for Mid Life Upgrade of 25 Dornier Aircraft of Indian NavyThe Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on March 15, 2024 for Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier Aircraft along with associated equipment for the Indian Navy at a cost of ₹2,890 crore.
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March 15, 2024
JD Taurus begins operations in state-of-the-art firearms manufacturing plant in HisarIn a bid to make India atmanirbhar in the critical areas of defence and security, Jindal Defence Systems Private Limited (JDSPL) have begun productionin...
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March 15, 2024
First Training Squadron Enhances Bilateral Relations During Visit to Port LouisThe First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir and CGS Sarathi, concluded visit to Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of their Long Range Training Deployment.
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March 14, 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries and Czech Ministry of Defence signed a contract for Sustainability and maintenance of MMR radarsIsrael Aerospace Industries and Czech Ministry of Defence signed a contract for Sustainability and maintenance for the Czech MMR radars.
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March 14, 2024
Launch of 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Bajrang at Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, GujaratThird 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Bajrang was launched by Cmde V. Pravin, AWPS (Mbi) on March 14, 2024 at Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat. This Tug is a proud flag bearer of "Make in India" initiative of Government of India.
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March 14, 2024
Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering to boost cooperation across APAC and South AmericaBoth companies to tap on each other's capabilities in the defense sector
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March 14, 2024
Curtain Raiser Passing Out Parade of Third Batch of Agniveers at INS ChilkaThe Passing Out Parade (POP) of the third batch of Agniveers is scheduled at INS Chilka on March 15 2024.
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March 13, 2024
Ministry of Defence signs contracts worth ₹8,073 crore with HALMoD signs contracts worth ₹8,073 crore with HAL for acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv Mk III for Indian Army & Indian Coast Guard
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March 13, 2024
12th edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting concludes in New DelhiThe 12th edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) Meeting was held on March 12-13, 2024 in New Delhi.
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March 13, 2024
Launch of 'Agray' and 'Akshay' Fifth and Sixth Ship of ASW SWC (GRSE) Project at GRSE Kolkata'Agray' and 'Akshay', the 5th and 6th ships of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project being built by M/S GRSE for Indian Navy, were launched on March 13, 2024 at GRSE, Kolkata.
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March 13, 2024
Ministry of Defence inks contract with Armoured Vehicles Nigam LimitedMoD inks contract with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) for 693 Armament Upgrades of Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP2 to BMP2M
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March 13, 2024
Orbit Elevates its Mission Critical Systems with Advanced AI for Unparalleled Reliability and Early Malfunction DetectionThe advanced AI capabilities enhance reliability and alert at early stage for any minor malfunctions, guaranteeing that Orbit's Ground Stations, Earth Observation systems, maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals will provide continuous connectivity all-time, anywhere.
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March 12, 2024
Prime Minister witnesses 'Bharat Shakti' – a Tri-Services Firing and Manoeuvre Exercise in Pokhran, Rajasthan“Today, once again, Pokhran is witnessing the triveni of India's Atmanirbharta, self-confidence and its glory” —Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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March 12, 2024
Launch and Keel Laying of 25T Bollard Pull Tug Bahubali and Yuvan at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, KolkataSecond 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Bahubali was launched and Keel for the 4th 25T BP Tug, Yuvan was laid by Cmde Atul Maini, President SSB (Kolkata) on March 12, 2024 at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata.
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March 12, 2024
In a joint operation, Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani Boat in Arabian Sea near PorbandarIn an overnight joint operation during intervening nights of March 11 & 12, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), based on intelligence inputs, apprehended a Pakistani Boat with 6 crew and narcotics onboard, worth approximately ₹480 crore.
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March 12, 2024
Northrop Grumman and Diehl Defence to Collaborate on Integrated Air and Missile Defense CapabilitiesNorthrop Grumman Corporation and Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing their commitment to work together to support innovative layered air and missile defense capabilities for Germany.
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March 11, 2024
Indigenously developed Agni-5 missile makes maiden flight with MIRVDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted first successful flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.
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March 11, 2024
Northrop Grumman Digital Radar Warning Receiver Enters ProductionNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a multi-year contract to produce initial production units of the AN/APR-39E(V)2 radar warning receivers for the US Army.
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March 10, 2024
Launch of 25T Bollard Pull Tug, Baljeet (YARD 306) at Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Baljeet was launched by Cmde Rajat Nagar, WPS (Mbi) on March 10, 2024 at Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd, Bharuch, Gujarat. This Tug is a proud flag bearer of "Make in India" initiative of Government of India.
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March 10, 2024
First Training Squadron Participates in Cutlass Express-24A maiden all-women maritime surveillance mission was undertaken by the Andaman & Nicobar Command on the 40th anniversary of INAS 318 and International Women's Day on March 8, 2024.
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March 9, 2024
Naval Commanders' Conference 24/1The first edition of the Biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2024 was conducted from March 5 to 8, 2024. The Conference is an institutional forum that enables deliberations on important maritime security issues at the Military-Strategic level.
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March 9, 2024
India-US Maritime Security Exercise 'Sea Defenders-2024' culminates at Port BlairFour-day Exercise enhances maritime cooperation and interoperability between ICG & USCG
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March 8, 2024
Andaman & Nicobar Command carries out maiden all-women maritime surveillance missionA maiden all-women maritime surveillance mission was undertaken by the Andaman & Nicobar Command on the 40th anniversary of INAS 318 and International Women's Day on March 8, 2024.
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March 8, 2024
President's Standard and Colours Presentation to Indian Air Force UnitsOn March 8, 2024, the President of India, the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, Droupadi Murmu, awarded the prestigious President's Standard to 45 Squadron and 221 Squadron, and the President's Colours to 11 Base Repair Depot (BRD) and 509 Signal Unit (SU) of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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March 8, 2024
Defence Ministry signs over ₹200 Crore deal with Big Bang Boom for Indigenous Anti-Drone TechnologyA momentous win for the homegrown IDEX startup, promoting indigenous technology
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March 7, 2024
US Coast Guard Ship Bertholf visits Port Blair for the joint exercise “Sea Defenders-2024” with Indian Coast GuardMarking a significant step in bolstering bilateral cooperation between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the USCG Ship Bertholf reached Port Blair on March 7, 2024, for joint exercise with Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
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March 7, 2024
Visit of Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command to Base Repair Depot, PalamAir Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief HQ Maintenance Command, visited Base Repair Depot, Palam from March 6, 2024 to March 7, 2024.
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March 7, 2024
Orbit Unveils its Multi-Purpose SATCOM Terminals for Armoured VehiclesThe compact MPT-30 (12″) and MPT-46 (18″) systems will provide high-speed continuous connectivity for various land platforms on-the-move
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March 7, 2024
Northrop Grumman Partners to Advance Deep Sensing for the US ArmyThe TITAN ground system solution will provide multi-domain integrated data directly to the front lines
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March 7, 2024
Northrop Grumman Next Generation Interceptor Solid Rocket Motor Delivered for First Static Test FireNorthrop Grumman Corporation delivered its Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Stage Three solid rocket motor (SRM) to Arnold Air Force Base ahead of schedule for a full static fire test in early 2024.
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March 6, 2024
Indian Navy Commissions INS Jatayu at Minicoy, Strengthening Foothold in Lakshadweep IslandINS Jatayu was commissioned at Minicoy island, Lakshadweep in presence of Admiral R. Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff, Administrator of Lakshadweep, Praful K. Patel, Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command on March 6, 2024.
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March 6, 2024
F-16 Block 70 Jets Set Off on Historic Ferry Flight to Bahrain: A New Era in Air DefenseLockheed Martin today marked a significant milestone with the departure of the first ferry cell of three F-16 Block 70 jets from Greenville, South Carolina, to Bahrain.
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March 5, 2024
Visit of Air Marshal Vibhas Pande AOC-in-C, Maintenance CommandAir Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Maintenance Command, visited Air Force Station Tughlakabad on 5th March 2024.
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March 5, 2024
Indian Coast Guard seizes 99 kgs of Hashish worth 108 crores in joint operation with DRI ChennaiIn its continuous drive against smuggling of narcotics substances, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Mandapam in joint operation with Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Chennai seized 99 kgs of Hashish drug worth 108 crores from country boat sailing towards Sri Lanka in Gulf of Mannar on March 5, 2024.
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March 5, 2024
1st Naval Commanders' Conference of 2024: Defence Minister witnesses 'twin-carrier operations', a testament to Indian Navy's growing capabilities towards safeguarding maritime interestsThe first edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference of 2024 commenced on March 5, 2024.
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March 5, 2024
Indian Navy Provided Assistance to Liberian-Flagged Container Vessel, MSC Sky IIOn March 4, 2024, INS Kolkata mission-deployed in the Gulf of Aden responded to a request from MSC Sky II, a Liberian-flagged Container Vessel, which was reportedly attacked by a drone/ missile, at about 1900 h (IST) on March 4, 2024, approximately 90 nm South East of Aden.
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March 5, 2024
New Administrative & Training building at Naval War College, GoaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates the building and terms it as a symbol of Navy's aspirations & India's legacy of maritime excellence
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March 5, 2024
Complex Transcatheter Non Surgical Life Saving Pediatric Cardiac Intervention in Army Hospital, New DelhiComplex Transcatheter Non Surgical Life Saving Pediatric Cardiac Intervention in a Civilian Child at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, Under Operation Sadbhavna
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March 5, 2024
Delivery of Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129)Delivery of Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129), 5th Barge Of 11 X Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge Project
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March 5, 2024
US Space Force Awards Boeing WGS-12 Communications Satellite Production ContractBoeing received a $439.6 million contract to build the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite for US Space Force's Space Systems Command.
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March 4, 2024
MoD inks MoU with BEML Limited, BEL & MIDHANI for indigenous development of Advanced Fuelling & Control System for Engines for heavy duty applicationsMinistry of Defence has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BEML Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam...
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March 4, 2024
DefConnect 2024: Defence Minister launches ADITI scheme to promote innovations in critical & strategic defence technologiesADITI scheme will nurture youth's innovation & help India leap forward in the field of technology: Rajnath Singh
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March 4, 2024
Saab starts construction of new Carl-Gustaf factory in IndiaSaab has today marked the start of the construction of its new Carl-Gustaf® manufacturing facility in India with a ground breaking ceremony. The factory will be located in the state of Haryana.
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March 3, 2024
MH-60R 'Seahawks' to be commissioned into the Indian Navy as the INAS 334 SquadronThe Indian Navy will commission the newly inducted MH-60R Seahawk (a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter) multi-role helicopter on March 6, 2024 at INS Garuda, Kochi marking a pivotal moment in India's Defence modernisation journey.
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March 2, 2024
Indian Navy to Enhance its Operational Capability with Commissioning of INS Jatayu at Minicoy Island (Lakshadweep)Indian Navy will commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu in the presence of Admiral R. Hari Kumar the, Chief of the Naval Staff on March 6, 2024.
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March 2, 2024
Boosting domestic industry, MoD signs a mega contract with L&T for High-Power RadarsIn a major defence contract, the government has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for High Power Radars (HPR).
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March 1, 2024
Another major boost to Aatmnirbharta in defence: Ministry of Defence signs five major capital acquisition contracts worth 39,125.39 croreContracts exchanged in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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March 1, 2024
Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt Inaugurates ICG Jetty at Vadinaar, Dwaraka (Gujarat)Minister of State for Defence, Ajay Bhatt inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Jetty Vadinar on March 1, 2024, marking a significant step towards augmenting infrastructure development in the strategically important Indian Coast Guard Region(North-West).
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March 1, 2024
India-Malaysia Bilateral Maritime Exercise Samudra LaksamanaExercise Samudra Laksamana is underway from February 28 - March 2, 2024 at/ off Visakhapatnam.
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March 1, 2024
Curtain Raiser Press Conference President's Standard and Colours PresentationThe President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, will be awarding the President's Standard and Colours to four Indian Air Force Units at Air Force Station Hindan on March 8, 2024.
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February 29, 2024
DRDO successfully flight tests Very Short Range Air Defence SystemDRDO conducted two successful flight tests of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile on February 28 & 29, 2024 from a ground based portable launcher off the coast of Odisha from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.
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February 29, 2024
INSV Tarini Embarks on Historic Double Handed Expedition by Women Officers from Goa to MauritiusIndian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini embarked on an expedition from the INS Mandovi, Goa to Port Louis, Mauritius on February 28, 2024.
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February 29, 2024
Keel Laying of Cadet Training ShipKeel Laying Ceremony of the first Cadet Training Ship (Yard-18003) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, on February 29, 2024.
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February 29, 2024
Lockheed Martin and Slovakia Usher in New Era of European Air Defense with Ceremonial Delivery of First F-16 Block 70 JetsIn a ceremony today at Lockheed Martin's Greenville facility, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic, Robert Kaliňák, along with esteemed delegates from the United States and Slovakia, commemorated the delivery of Slovakia's first two F-16 Block 70 aircraft.
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February 29, 2024
GA-ASI Makes First Flight of XQ-67A OBSSGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) for the first time on February 28, 2024.
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February 29, 2024
Boeing Awarded $3.4 Billion Contract for 17 P-8A Poseidon AircraftThe US Navy has awarded Boeing a $3.4 billion contract to begin manufacturing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and three additional P-8s for the German Navy.
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February 28, 2024
Defence Secretary interacts with German Defence IndustryGiridhar Aramane highlights recent reforms to make India an investment destination in defence sector