News Releases
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September 20, 2017
Visit of Admiral Tin Aung San, Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar Navy to IndiaAdmiral Tin Aung San, Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar Navy, is currently on a visit to India from 18 to 21 September 2017. The visit is intended to consolidate and enhance bilateral defence relations between India and Myanmar.
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September 19, 2017
VCAS interacting with Chief of General Staff, State of KuwaitThe Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal SB Deo PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC interacting with Chief of General Staff, State of Kuwait Lieutenant General Mohammed Khaled Al-Khadher at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi on September 19, 2017.
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September 19, 2017
Lockheed Martin's Legion Pod wins F-15C IRST competitionLockheed Martin's Legion Pod® has been selected as the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system for the U.S. Air Force's F-15C fleet. Lockheed Martin will produce more than 130 systems, which will be delivered for aircraft integration.
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September 18, 2017
The nation bids adieu to the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan SinghMortal remains of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh (MIAF) - a legendary icon of IAF were cremated with full state honours at Brar Square Crematorium in Delhi Cantt today.
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September 18, 2017
Paying homage to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFCThree Service Chiefs giving last salute to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC at Brar Square crematorium, New Delhi today.
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September 18, 2017
The World's Largest Arms Fair
By R. ChandrakanthThe host country, Britain is all set to expand its export footprint and this was outlined by the Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon who suggested that Britain would look...
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September 18, 2017
Cassini: Mission Accomplished
By R. ChandrakanthCassini-Huygens has been described by NASA's Planetary Science Division Director as a "mission of firsts" that has revolutionized human understanding of the Saturn system, including its moons and rings, and our understanding of where life...
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September 18, 2017
Rockwell Collins successfully demonstrates 5,000 mile next-generation wideband high frequency communications linkRockwell Collins, under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory Information...
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September 18, 2017
Israel Shipyards launched a new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Cyprus NavyIsrael Shipyards Ltd., a leading shipbuilding and repair company for the naval and commercial marine markets, launched a new OPV for the Cypriot Navy.
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September 16, 2017
A Glorious Era Comes to an End:The Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh
A Legend Breathes his last at Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi
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September 16, 2017
Opening Ceremony held for INDO-USA Joint Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017, a joint military exercise between Indian and US armies commenced this morning at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, USA with a brief and impressive opening ceremony.
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September 15, 2017
Successful Development Trials of Astra MissileThe final Development Flight Trials of Astra - Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM) were successfully conducted over the Bay of Bengal, Off the Coast of Chandipur, Odisha during 11-14 September 2017.
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September 15, 2017
Indigenous Development of Trawl System by DRDOR&DE (Engrs), a premier system engineering laboratory under Armament & Combat Engineering (ACE) cluster of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently undertaken the design and development of Trawl System...
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September 15, 2017
Air Force Association celebrates its Annual Day"The Annual Day began in the morning with the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate today in the memory of those who laid down their lives for the motherland.
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September 15, 2017
Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in Ocean Aero, strengthening focus on unmanned maritime systemsLockheed Martin Ventures is making a strategic investment in Ocean Aero, the developer of the Submaran™ unmanned maritime vehicle.
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September 15, 2017
Boeing selects Triumph Group as major supplier for its US Air Force T-X offerBoeing has selected Triumph Group, Inc. as a major supplier for its T-X Air Force training jet. If the Air Force awards the contract to Boeing, Triumph's Aerospace Structures business unit, located in Red Oak, Texas...
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September 14, 2017
L3 WESCAM wins contracts valued at more than US $200 million during first half of 2017L3 WESCAM announced today that it has won a series of MX™-Series electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) product and in-service support contracts valued at more than $200 million USD during the first half of 2017.
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September 14, 2017
Southern Command Investiture Ceremony 2017 concludes at BhopalSouthern Command Investiture Ceremony was conducted at Bhopal on 14 September 2017. Lieutenant General PM Hariz, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Command, felicitated a total of 63 Officers...
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September 14, 2017
Operation Insaaniyat humanitarian assistance to Bangladesh on account of influx of refugeesA humanitarian crisis arose in Bangladesh due to heavy influx of refugees from neighbouring Myanmar. The government of India has decided to assist Bangladesh in this crisis by sending relief material.
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September 13, 2017
Kelvin Hughes shows the next evolution of drone detection technology at DSEIKelvin Hughes first launched its dedicated drone detection system earlier this year incorporating SharpEye™ SxV360 degree radar and electro optic cameras with the Single Mast Solution (SMS) security system.
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September 13, 2017
Elbit Systems and Lockheed Martin to Partner on the Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme for the Royal NavyElbit Systems UK and Lockheed Martin UK have signed a strategic teaming agreement to partner on the Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP) for the Royal Navy.
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September 13, 2017
Boeing MH-139 helicopter could save Air Force more than $1 billionThe Boeing proposal for its MH-139 helicopter to replace the US Air Force's aging Huey fleet could save more than $1 billion in acquisition costs and lifecycle expenses.
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September 13, 2017
Skunk Works' Project Hunter enables total battlespace awareness at Remote Northern Edge exerciseIn support of the US Air Force's vision for seamless integration across its aircraft, ground and space systems, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® participated in the Northern Edge military exercise to show how open systems architecture...
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September 12, 2017
Our new Unmanned Ground Vehicle takes on dangerous jobsOn display at DSEI this year, Ironclad™ is a new Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) designed to take on some of the most dangerous jobs that soldiers currently face.
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September 12, 2017
Rockwell Collins invites attendees to fly C-130 Flight2™ integrated avionics system demonstrator at Air, Space & Cyber 2017Next week at the Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland, Rockwell Collins will showcase technology...
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September 12, 2017
Rockwell Collins delivers first mission computer for Airbus Helicopters HForce weapon systemRockwell Collins has delivered its first FMC-4212 mission computer to Airbus Helicopters for the HForce onboard weapon system program...
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September 12, 2017
Rockwell Collins launches NavHub navigation system with German Armed ForcesThe German Ministry of Defense selected Rockwell Collins' NavHub navigation system to provide GNSS availability to a variety of its military vehicles.
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September 12, 2017
Airstar Aerospace and Altave Join Forces at DSEI for the European Launch of the White HawkAirstar Aerospace – leading French designer and manufacturer of tethered balloon platforms and major player in the Stratobus™ project – and Altave – a Brazilian...
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September 12, 2017
Lockheed Martin unveils a new lightweight canister launched unmanned aircraft system at the DSEILockheed Martin unveiled a new small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that has been designed and developed in the UK at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI).
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September 12, 2016
US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin GPS M-Code Early Use (MCEU) ground system upgrade contractThe US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $45.5 million contract to provide Military Code (M-Code) Early Use (MCEU) capability to the Global Positioning System (GPS).
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September 12, 2017
Rolls-Royce reveals plans for autonomous Naval vesselRolls-Royce has revealed plans for an autonomous, single role, naval vessel with a range of 3500 nautical miles. The vessel concept is capable of operating beyond the horizon for over 100 days, will displace 700 tonnes and reach speeds above 25 knots.
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September 12, 2017
Raytheon projector selected for new F-22 digital head-up display by BAE SystemsRaytheon Company will design, develop and manufacture the projector for BAE Systems' Digital Light Engine head-up display on the F-22 Raptor. The digital HUD upgrade will integrate seamlessly into the F-22's existing HUD space...
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September 12, 2017
Raytheon enhances Tomahawk cruise missile to hit moving targets at seaThe US Navy awarded Raytheon Company a $119 million contract to begin integrating a new multi-mode seeker into the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile. The enhancement will enable the weapon to engage moving maritime targets.
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September 11, 2017
IAI unveils the Maritime Harop: Operational Loitering Munition for Naval ApplicationsIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) today unveiled the newest member in its Loitering Munitions (LM) family, the Maritime Harop.
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September 11, 2017
Rockwell Collins completes first Flight2™ avionics system integration for French Air Force C-130H Hercules modernization programOne year after the French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) selected Rockwell Collins to modernize 14 French Air Force...
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September 11, 2017
Boeing to Design and Build Seven Medium Earth Orbit Satellites for SESBoeing will design and build seven super-powered medium earth orbit (MEO) satellites for SES, delivering efficient high-performance data communications services to users around the world.
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September 11, 2017
Raytheon partners with Ducommun to build Naval Strike Missile fire control systemsRaytheon Company has selected Ducommun to build fire control systems for the Naval Strike Missile, or NSM, an advanced weapon that Raytheon is offering for the US Navy's over-the-horizon requirement...
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September 10, 2017
Hon'ble Raksha Mantri visits Goa Naval AreaThe Union Defence Minister Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman visited Goa Naval Area on Sunday, 10th Sep. This was her maiden visit to Goa Naval Area after becoming the Defence Minister.
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September 10, 2017
Hon'ble Raksha Mantri visits Air Force Station UttarlaiThe Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman was on her maiden visit to forward Air Base at Uttarlai on 10 Sep 2017.
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September 10, 2017
Hon'ble Raksha Mantri flags off Navika Sagar ParikramaNirmala Sitharaman, Hon'ble Raksha Mantri flagged-off Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini (INSV Tarini) with an all women crew from INS Mandovi boat pool, Goa at 01:00 PM today (10 Sep 17).
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September 9, 2017
Successful flight test of 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile – NAGIndia's indigenously developed 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Nag has been successfully flight tested twice by DRDO on 8-9-2017 against two different targets in the ranges of Rajasthan.
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September 8, 2017
H145M completes first flight with HForce weapon systemAt the end of August, the H145M performed its first flight with a complete HForce weapon system in Donauwörth. Thanks to this modular weapon system designed by Airbus, the H145M can be equipped with all kind of guided and ballistic armaments such as missiles and laser guided rockets, guns, machine guns and rockets.
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September 7, 2017
High Expectations from Nirmala Sitharaman
By Ranjit KumarWith only 20 months left for the new defence minister to justify her appointment, Nirmala Sitharaman faces an uphill task to meet the expectations of the defence community.
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September 7, 2017
Nirmala Sitharaman takes over as Defence MinisterNirmala Sitharaman took over charge as Defence Minister, here today. On her arrival at the Ministry of Defence in South Block, Sitharaman was received by outgoing Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre, Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra, Defence Secretary (Defence Production)...
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September 7, 2017
DPSUs and OFB in support of Central Armed Police ForcesThe Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed on the need to become more indigenous in Defence Production. She appreciated the consistent efforts being made by the Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factories (OFs) in this direction.
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September 7, 2017
Curtain Raiser: Exercise Yudh Abhyas – 2017As part of the ongoing Indo-US defence cooperation, a joint military training, Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017 is being conducted at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, USA from 14 to 27 September 2017.
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September 6, 2017
Rockwell Collins to bring communications, navigation, electronic warfare and simulation & training solutions to DSEI 2017Company's electronic battlespace solutions close connection gap in challenging conditions
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September 6, 2017
Joint Press Statement on the India-Japan Annual Defence Ministerial DialogueFollowing is the text of the Joint Press Statement on the India-Japan Annual Defence Ministerial Dialogue, during the two day visit of the Defence Minister Arun Jaitley to Japan to attend the dialogue which was held from September 05, 2017
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September 6, 2017
GA-ASI Expands Team Reaper AustraliaGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), the world's leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, today announced the expansion of its Team Reaper Australia.
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September 6, 2017
Supporting Naval Aviation: Elbit Systems of America's advanced capabilities and solutions on display at Tailhook 2017Elbit Systems of America, LLC, will highlight its portfolio of advanced capabilities and solutions for the US Navy and Marine Corps carrier aviation community at the 2017 Tailhook conference.
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September 5, 2017
Lockheed Martin's helicopter-based missile detection system passes US Navy review milestoneThe Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare (AOEW) system, developed by Lockheed Martin, passed Preliminary Design Review on schedule, demonstrating outstanding sustained performance.
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September 5, 2017
Second Lockheed Martin GPS III satellite successfully completes test simulating strenuous launch environmentLaunch is the most strenuous part of a satellite's life. To survive the extreme sound wave pressure and pounding vibrations generated by more than 700,000 lbs. of thundering rocket thrust, spacecraft need a solid, reliable design...
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September 4, 2017
HAL gets orders for 41 Advanced Light HelicoptersThe Hindustan Aeronautics Limited signed one more contract for supply of Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH). The contract is for 40 ALH to the Indian Army and one to the Indian Navy.
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September 4, 2017
Naval Group present at MSPO from 5 to 8 at Kielce, PolandNaval Group will participate in MSPO 2017 which will be held at Kielce in Poland from 5 to 8 September 2017. As a leader in naval defence, Naval Group is willing to develop a long term and strategic partnership with Poland and to provide the best naval solutions necessary to significantly strengthen sovereignty and autonomy...
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September 1, 2017
Saab and Adani announce Collaboration Plan for Aerospace and Defence in IndiaDefence and security company Saab and Indian infrastructure conglomerate Adani Group today announce a collaboration plan within aerospace and defence in India, aligned with the Government of India's Make in India initiative.
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September 1, 2017
INHS Asvini conducts Outreach Programme on Mental HealthA Community Outreach Programme on Mental Health was organised by Department of Psychiatry of INHS Asvini under the aegis of the Marine Medical Society of India at Mulla Auditorium on 31 Aug 2017.
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September 1, 2017
US Marine Corps awards contract to Lockheed Martin to begin CH-53K helicopter productionNaval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, has awarded Lockheed Martin a Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 1 contract to build two production CH-53K King Stallion helicopters.
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August 31, 2017
XXXIII Annual Conference of Marine Medicine & Allied SciencesThe XXXIII Annual Conference of Marine Medicine and Allied Sciences is being held at INHS Asvini on 31 Aug & 01 Sep 2017 under the aegis of the Marine Medical Society of India.
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August 31, 2017
Remembering A Retired Warhorse01 September 2017 marks the 60 years of induction of the English Electric Canberra in the Indian Air Force. It was the first generation Jet Bomber manufactured in large number through the 1950s.
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August 31, 2017
The Future USS Little Rock (LCS 9) successfully completes Acceptance TrialsMartin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine successfully completed acceptance trials on the future USS Little Rock (LCS 9), on Aug. 25.
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August 30, 2017
Latest Aegis Combat System is successful against Medium Range Ballistic MissilesThe USS JOHN PAUL JONES, supported by the U.S. Navy, Missile Defense Agency and Lockheed Martin, successfully fired two Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Dual I missiles against a medium-range ballistic missile target from the Aegis Combat System.
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August 30, 2017
Air Marshal C Hari Kumar AOC-in-C, WAC IAF reviews simulator training at Air Force Station HindanA Commemoration Ceremony was held at Air Force Station Hindan to mark the successful operationalisation of the C-130 J full motion level D Weapons System Trainer (Simulator).
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August 30, 2017
Mahindra Defence Systems, Lockheed Martin commemorate C-130J training center for Indian Air Force at Hindon, NCRMahindra Defence Systems dedicated its state-of-the-art C-130J Super Hercules simulator training center in service to the nation at a commemorative event at the Air Force base at Hindon.
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August 30, 2017
New SM-6 intercepts ballistic missile target at seaA Raytheon-built Standard Missile-6 intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target at sea in its final seconds of flight, after being fired from the USS John Paul Jones.
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August 29, 2017
Boeing offers India made Super Hornets
By Ranjit KumarThe US Defence major Boeing has entered the race for $ 15 billion Indian Navy 57 fighters acquisition programme for its Aircraft Carriers, with an add on lucrative offer to Indian MOD, for manufacturing one of the world's most advanced and stealthy fighter Super Hornet for the Indian Air Force under the 'Make in India' programme.
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August 29, 2017
Rockwell Collins teams with Black & Veatch and Ameren for beyond visual line of sight UAS flight within power line infrastructureRockwell Collins, working closely with Black & Veatch, has successfully demonstrated a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flight...
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August 29, 2017
Homeland takes delivery of Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel Guardian 3A Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel has been delivered to Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland) of Lagos, Nigeria, taking their fleet of these award-winning craft up to three in number.
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August 28, 2017
Defence Correspondents Course gets underway at VisakhapatnamA month-long Defence Correspondents Course (DCC) – 2017 attended by 34 journalists drawn from a cross-section of media from the Nation got underway at the Maritime Warfare Centre (MWC), Visakhapatnam, today, August 28, 2017.
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August 24, 2017
US Congressional delegation visits Western Naval CommandThe US Congressional House Committee on Armed Services led by US Congressman Mr. Robert Wittman, visited the Western Naval Command on 24th August 2017.
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August 24, 2017
Indian Navy Band to participate in International Military Music Festival in Moscow (Russia)The International Military Music Festival "Spasskaya Tower" is the parade of the best military music bands of Russia and other countries that takes place every year at Red Square in Moscow.
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August 24, 2017
Photo Release AFWWA Declamation Contest-2017Mrs Kamalpreet Dhanoa, President AFWWA (C), in a group photograph along with prize winners and participants during AFWWA Declamation Contest-2017 held at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi
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August 24, 2017
Rockwell Collins delivers latest digital GPS receiver technology to US Air Force Special Operations CommandRockwell Collins recently delivered the latest generation of Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receiver (DIGAR) airborne anti-jam and anti-spoofing technology...
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August 24, 2017
Airbus Helicopters and IAR deepen strategic partnership on H215M with 15-year agreementAirbus Helicopters and IAR, Romania's leading aerospace company, have decided to extend their exclusive cooperation on the H215M multirole helicopter.
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August 24, 2017
MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range Flies 41.9 HoursOn August 6th MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (MQ-1C ER) aircraft completed a 41.9-hour endurance flight, exceeding the 40 hour flight test goal.
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August 24, 2017
Bringing protected satellite communications to the tactical user: Industry team successfully tests Low Cost Terminal with on-orbit AEHF satelliteThe industry-funded Low Cost Terminal (LCT) was successfully tested this month with an on-orbit Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite.
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August 23, 2017
Raksha Mantri reviews operational readiness at Western Naval CommandArun Jaitley, the Honourable Raksha Mantri, visited the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy at Mumbai on August 19, 2017.
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August 23, 2017
AWWA Day Celebration on August 23, 2017President AWWA, Mrs Madhulika Rawat addressing the audience at the 51st AWWA Day Celebration at Delhi Cantt on August 23, 2017
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August 23, 2017
US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $900 million Long Range Stand Off missile contractLockheed Martin received a $900 million contract from the US Air Force to develop and mature technologies for the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) missile program.
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August 22, 2017
ENC Golden Jubilee Seminar inauguratedThe Eastern Naval Command Golden Jubilee Seminar with the theme "National Maritime Power - Concepts, Constituents and Catalysts", commenced at Samudrika Auditorium Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, 22 August 2017.
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August 22, 2017
Rockwell Collins to feature Coalescence™ at SimTecT 2017Next week at the Australasian Simulation Congress (ASC), or SimTecT 2017, Rockwell Collins, a leading provider and integrator of comprehensive simulation and training solutions, will display its Coalescence mixed reality solution.
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August 22, 2017
New hangar opens for GA-ASI's Flight Test and Training CenterGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) held a grand opening event yesterday for its new hangar at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Business Park near Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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August 22, 2017
Lockheed Martin powers-up next Orion spacecraft for first timeEngineers at Lockheed Martin and NASA breathed life into the next Orion crew module when they powered up the spacecraft for the first time at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
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August 21, 2017
Six Apaches for Army
By Ranjit KumarThe Aviation wing of the Indian Army got a big combat boost on 17th August with the decision of the Defence Acquisition Council of the Ministry of Defence to accept...
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August 21, 2017
Army lends a helping hand in Bihar floodsUnder the aegis of the 4 RAPID, based on requisition from civil administration, the army columns have been deployed for rescue and relief operations in the devastated flood affected areas of Bihar to include Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Gopalganj and Muzzafarpur districts.
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August 21, 2017
Rostec to present over 400 products at ARMY–2017Rostec will present over 400 samples of military products at ARMY–2017, including the Armata tank, the Viking pistol, new sniper rifles and the Kornet–EM ATGM
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August 21, 2017
Commissioning of second ship of Landing Craft Utility Mk-IV 'IN LCU L52' (GRSE Yard 2093) at Port BlairDr. Jagdish Mukhi, Lieutenant Governor, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, commissioned IN LCU L52 into the Indian Navy today at Port Blair.
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August 21, 2017
CAS, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa interacts with General Khin Aung Myint, Commander-in-Chief (Air), MayanmarPhoto Release
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August 21, 2017
Boeing awarded design work for new intercontinental ballistic missileBoeing will develop its preliminary design for America's next intercontinental ballistic missile through a $349 million U.S. Air Force contract announced today. Boeing and Northrop Grumman each received risk-reduction contracts for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, which will replace the Minuteman III ICBM.
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August 21, 2017
Lockheed Martin-led team successfully completes Builder's Trials for Littoral Combat Ship Little Rock (LCS 9)The Lockheed Martin-led industry team successfully completed the future USS Little Rock's (LCS 9) Builder's Trials on Aug. 17.
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August 18, 2017
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group awarded Boeing Performance Excellence AwardMarshall Aerospace and Defence Group today announced that it has received a 2016 Boeing Performance Excellence Award.
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August 18, 2017
Boeing-built satellite completes NASA's space communications networkThe sixth and final Boeing Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS), launched today, will enhance NASA's space communications network when the satellite becomes fully operational early next year.
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August 18, 2017
MQ-9B SkyGuardian completes FAA approved flightOn August 16th General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a MQ-9B SkyGuardian™ Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from Laguna Airfield at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., through National Airspace, to its Gray Butte Flight Operations facility near Palmdale, Calif.
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August 17, 2017
Navika Sagar Parikrama - Circumnavigating the globe on an Indian-built sail boat INSV Tarini by women naval officersNavika Sagar Parikrama is a project wherein a team of women officers of the Indian Navy would circumnavigate the globe on an Indian-built sail boat INSV Tarini.
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August 17, 2017
Admiral Vidal Francisco Soberón Sanz takes part in a symbolic coin ceremony at Damen Schelde Naval ShipbuildingOn Thursday 17th August, the Secretary of the Mexican Navy, Admiral Vidal Francisco Soberón Sanz, took part in a symbolic coin ceremony at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) at Vlissingen in the Netherlands.
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August 17, 2017
RADA's Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR) selected by the US Military for air surveillance and counter-UASRADA Electronic Industries Ltd. - a leader in the development, production, and sale of tactical land radars for force and border protection –announced it had received...
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August 17, 2017
NORDAM to manufacture F/A-18 spares for Boeing, US NavyNORDAM CEO Meredith Siegfried Madden today announced the aerospace company will manufacture spare F/A-18 A-D Hornet leading-edge flaps under a new five-year strategic agreement with Boeing through June 2022.
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August 16, 2017
Cabinet approves creation of 7 posts of Principal Director and 36 posts of Director on regular basis in the Armed Forces Headquarters Civil ServiceThe Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its approval for 7 posts of Principal Director and 36 posts of Director on regular basis in the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civil Service...
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August 16, 2017
CC-130J Super Hercules delivers IRB Commitments for CanadaLockheed Martin has successfully completed the Aircraft Capability - Tactical (ACP-T) Acquisition Industrial Regional Benefits (IRB) commitments valued at $1.4 billion associated with Canada's purchase of 17 CC-130J Super Hercules aircraft in 2007.
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August 15, 2017
Australia's Chief of Air Force completes first flight in the AIR 5428 PC-21In a recent ceremony that marked a significant milestone for the AIR 5428 Pilot Training System, Lockheed Martin celebrated the Chief of Air Force first flight of the in-service PC-21 aircraft.
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August 15, 2017
President confers two Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)President confers two Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Group Captain Subhash Singh Rao, Flying (Pilot) and Wing Commander Ravinder Ahlawat, Flying (Pilot).
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August 15, 2017
Joint Indian Air Force-Border Security Force women camel expeditionIndian Air Force today embarked upon an all women camel expedition along with Border Security Force from Utarlai (Barmer, Rajasthan) to Attari (Amritsar, Punjab).
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August 15, 2017
Raytheon's Air & Missile Defense Radar stacks up second ballistic missile test successRaytheon Company's AN/SPY-6(V) Air and Missile Defense Radar successfully searched for, acquired and tracked a ballistic missile test target during its second live-target flight test at the U.S. Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii.
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August 14, 2017
COAS, General Bipin Rawat paying homage to MartyrsAll present Officers and soldiers join Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff in paying homage to the Martyrs (Sep Gawai Sumedh Waman and Sep Ilayaraja P) at Palam Technical Area, Air Force Station, Delhi on August 13, 2017
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August 14, 2017
HADR Operation by Indian Air ForceIn response to assistance requested by Civil administration for flood relief operations in Bihar, since yesterday, the C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force have airlifted a total of 324 NDRF personnel and over 42 tons of load from Bhubaneswar and Ranchi to major relief centres at Purnea and Patna.
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August 14, 2017
Indian Naval War College rolls out second international course on maritime securityThe second international programme for naval officers from friendly foreign countries launched by the Indian Navy’s War College at Goa, was inaugurated this morning by Prof Varun Sahni, Vice Chancellor, Goa University.
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August 14, 2017
Gallantry Awards to Army on Independence Day 2017Following gallantry awards have been conferred to Army personnel on the occasion of Independence Day 2017:-
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August 14, 2017
Lockheed Martin awarded Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services ProgramLockheed Martin has been named prime contractor of U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) next-generation logistics and sustainment support program.
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August 14, 2017
US Army awards Lockheed Martin $161 million contract for ATACMS missilesLockheed Martin has received a $161 million production contract for the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile for the U.S. Army. The missiles will be produced at Lockheed Martin's Precision Fires Production Center of Excellence in Camden, Arkansas.
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August 12, 2017
IA 'Make' Seminar: August 12, 2017The provision of 'Make' Procedure is a vital pillar for realising the vision behind 'Make' in India' initiative. During the past one year, the Indian Army has carried out a series of detailed interactions with private industry and academia to identify their existing potential towards defence technology, R & D and production.
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August 12, 2017
New ECHS polyclinic for veterans inauguration by Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy in East DelhiVice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, Chief of Personnel, inaugurated a new Ex Servicemen Contributing Health Scheme (ECHS) polyclinic this morning, as a part of expansion of the Armed Forces Health Care Scheme for its veterans.
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August 9, 2017
2nd Skill Certification Ceremony for passing out batches of Army Skill Training Centre (ASTC)The 2nd Skill Certification Ceremony for the passing out batches of ASTC Delhi Cantt was held at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt on August 9, 2017 from 1030hrs.
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August 9, 2017
BAE Systems to support "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" in partnership with Room to ReadStrengthening its commitment to invest in the communities in which it operates, BAE Systems will support 300 girls to complete secondary school through Room to Read's Girls' Education Programme.
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August 7, 2017
Lockheed Martin unveils next generation missile defense sensor technologyLockheed Martin will unveil its next generation air and missile defense radar demonstrator at the annual Space & Missile Defense Symposium this week in Huntsville, Alabama.
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August 3, 2017
General Bipin Rawat meets C-in-C Land Forces, KazakhstanGeneral Bipin Rawat is on a six day visit to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. He met Commander-in-Chief Land Forces of Kazakhstan today and discussed with him various aspects of cooperation among the two armies.
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August 3, 2017
255 sorties were flown by Indian Air Force during HADR Operation in Gujarat and RajasthanThe States of Gujarat and Rajasthan had experienced heavy rains and floods in past few days. Considering the gravity of situation, the State Emergency Operation Cell requested Indian Air Force for rescue operations in flood affected areas of Mehasana, Deesa, Banaskantha and Patan.
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August 3, 2017
Rockwell Collins awarded follow-on order from US Army for 101 HMS Manpack radiosThe U.S. Army Program Executive Office C3T has selected Rockwell Collins to produce 101 Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Factor (HMS) Manpack radios and ancillaries beginning this month.
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August 3, 2017
Lockheed Martin closes in on shrinking the telescope, reveals first images from instrument as thick as a pen capLockheed Martin today revealed the first images from an experimental, ultra-thin...
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August 3, 2017
US Navy awards Lockheed Martin $26 million contract for Enhanced Laser Guided Training RoundsLockheed Martin received a $26.5 million contract award from the U.S. Navy to produce Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (ELGTR).
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August 3, 2017
Rockwell Collins to share in five-year, $37.4 billion US Army multiple-award contract vehicleRockwell Collins announced today that it will be providing its ARINC knowledge-based support services as part of a five year, $37.4 billion C4ISR Responsive Strategic Sources for Services (RS3) contract awarded by the U.S. Army.
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August 2, 2017
Lockheed Martin invests $350 million in state-of-the-art satellite production facilityPreliminary construction is underway on a new, $350 million Lockheed Martin facility that will produce next-generation satellites.
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August 1, 2017
Chief of the Air Staff felicitates Flt Lt Shikha PandeyChief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC felicitated Flt Lt Shikha Pandey, a member of Indian Women's Cricket team in the recently concluded ICC Women's World Cup today at Air Headquarters, New Delhi.
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August 1, 2017
Visit of COAS to Kazakhstan & TurkmenistanGeneral Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff will be visiting Kazakhstan & Turkmenistan from 01-06 Aug 2017 with high level military delegation. During the visit, the General alongwith delegation will be visiting important military installations and is scheduled to meet a number of high ranking dignitaries of both the nations.
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July 31, 2017
Boeing KC-46A Tanker – More Capable, Efficient, Versatile
By Pratyush Kumar, BoeingHighly reliable and efficient, the wide-body, multi-role tanker can refuel all U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft any time, on any mission. It can also carry passengers, cargo and patients whenever and wherever needed.
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July 31, 2017
Indian Army team with T90 tanks participates in Tank Biathlon 2017 in RussiaThe Tank Biathlon commenced with the opening ceremony of International Army Games at Alabino Ranges, Russia on 29 July 2017.
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July 28, 2017
Western Naval Command conducts Command level Operational Readiness ExerciseThe Western Naval Command undertook a Command level Operational Readiness Exercise for three days from 26-28 July 2017.
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July 28, 2017
Boeing to modernize, add muscle to next-generation ChinookBoeing will build and test three US Army CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters as part of a modernization effort that will likely bring another two decades of work to the company's Philadelphia site.
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July 27, 2017
Boeing team completes KC-46 tanker electromagnetic testingA Boeing-led team, including U.S. Air Force and Naval Air Systems Command representatives, recently completed KC-46 tanker electromagnetic testing.
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July 27, 2017
Update on HADR Operations in Gujarat/RajasthanA large scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise by Indian Air Force involving Medium Helicopters (MLH) and Chetak Helicopters is still going on in the Flood affected areas of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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July 27, 2017
World-first refurbishment of Black Hawk helicopters for firefighting and disaster relief in Australia under new agreementIn a ground-breaking new deal, Kaan Air Australia, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and StarFlight Australia, have signed an agreement worth up to AUD $63 million to bring 10 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters into Australia...
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July 26, 2017
Inauguration of CBRN workshop by the COASThe 5th Workshop on Medical Management of CBRN Casualties for Medical Officer is being held under the aegis of HQ Integrated Defence Staff (Medical) from 25 Jul 2017 to 28 Jul 2017.
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July 26, 2017
The Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal SB Deo flies MiG-21Photo Release: Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal SB Deo PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC flies MiG-21 aircraft today during his visit to ASTE Bengaluru.
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July 26, 2017
Navy provides relief assistance in GujaratTowards ongoing flood relief operations in Gujarat, the Indian Navy has deployed teams of divers from the naval bases at Porbandar and Jamnagar to assist the state and NDRF teams.
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July 26, 2017
SLNS SAYURALA Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel, made by GSL for Sri Lanka, embarks on its maiden voyage to Sri LankaSLNS SAYURALA, the first AOPV designed and constructed by GSL for Sri Lanka Navy...
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July 26, 2017
India Innovation Growth Programme 2.0 top winners announcedThe winners from the University Challenge and Open Innovation Challenge of the India Innovation Growth Programme 2.0 (IIGP 2.0) were announced in New Delhi today.
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July 26, 2017
Shiv Nadar University signs MoU with CENJOWSShiv Nadar University and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate academically on matters related to international relations, regional and global security.
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July 26, 2017
US Navy and Air Force award Lockheed Martin first production lot for Long Range Anti-Ship MissilesLockheed Martin received an $86.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy and Air Force for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production.
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July 25, 2017
First two NOPVs Shachi and Shruti launched by RDEL at Pipavav, GujaratReliance Defence and Engineering Limited (RDEL) today launched the first two Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs) at their shipyard in Pipavav, Gujarat.
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July 25, 2017
Rockwell Collins awarded three-year contract for CRIIS programRockwell Collins was recently awarded an Interim Contractor Support (ICS) contract by the CRIIS System Program Office at Eglin Air Force Base that includes field support, repair and security maintenance of the currently fielded CRIIS program.
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July 25, 2017
HADR Operations in Gujarat/RajasthanFollowing heavy rains in Gujarat from 22-25 Jul 17, requests were received for HADR from the Government of Gujarat. Based on initial inputs, continuous weather assessment was conducted and helicopters prepared in HADR configuration.
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July 25, 2017
Boeing and Dassault Systèmes announce extended partnershipDassault Systèmes and Boeing have extended their partnership. Boeing will expand its deployment of Dassault Systèmes' products across its commercial aviation, space and defense programs...
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July 24, 2017
Lockheed Martin F-35s surpass 100,000 flight hours, System Development and Demonstration completion on trackThe Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft fleet recently exceeded 100,000 flight hours while the F-35 Integrated Test Force teams are completing...
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July 24, 2017
L3's MX™-15 electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) system selected by Airbus Helicopters for two foreign militariesL3 Technologies announced today that its WESCAM division has received an order from Airbus Helicopters to provide 37 MX™-15 EO/IR imaging systems for installation on multiple fleets of H225M Caracal helicopters.
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July 23, 2017
Visit of Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff to Mozambique and TanzaniaAdmiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff is visiting Mozambique and Tanzania on a bilateral visit from 23 to 30 July 2017.
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July 20, 2017
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services of the United Kingdom called on COASPhoto Release
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July 20, 2017
Indian Director General of Military Operations raises issue of specific targeting of civilians by PakistanIndian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen AK Bhatt spoke to his Pakistani counterpart at 1530h today. Consequent to unprovoked and coordinated ceasefire violations onto Indian civilians along the Line of Control...
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July 20, 2017
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, Chief of Defence Staff, UK calls on Air Marshal SB Deo, VCAS, IAFPhoto Release
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July 20, 2017
Living in Deep Space: Lockheed Martin to build full-scale prototype of NASA cislunar habitatRefurbishing a shuttle-era cargo container used to transfer cargo to the International Space Station, Lockheed Martin is prototyping a deep space habitat for NASA...
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July 19, 2017
US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $37 million for new JASSM®-ER wing designLockheed Martin received an Undefinitized Contracting Action for $37.7 million from the US Air Force for continued development of a new wing design for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range (JASSM-ER).
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July 18, 2017
MoU signed between Department of Defence Production and BDLBharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a miniratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence for the financial year 2017-18.
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July 18, 2017
MoU signed between Department of Defence Production and GRSEA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Secretary (Defence Production) Ashok Kumar Gupta on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited...
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July 18, 2017
MoU signed between Department of Defence Production and HSLHindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a Schedule 'B' Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the administrative control of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial year 2017-18...
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July 18, 2017
MoU signed between Department of Defence Production and GSLGoa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a miniratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial year 2017-18, here today.
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July 18, 2017
US Navy fires first Tomahawk cruise missiles from new submarine payload tubesFor the first time, the US Navy test fired two Raytheon-built Tomahawk cruise missiles from new submarine payload tubes on the Virginia-class USS North Dakota (SSN-784).
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July 17, 2017
MoU signed between Department of Defence Production and BELBharat Electronics Limited, a Navratna Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the financial year 2017-18 with the Ministry.
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July 16, 2017
Casualty evacuation by Indian Air Force helicoptersAir Force Station Jammu was tasked today for casualty evacuation of passengers on board the passenger bus which accidentally tripped down in the valley between Ramban and Banihal.
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July 16, 2017
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to FranceAir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff is on an official visit to France from 17-20 Jul 17.
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July 14, 2017
Prayer meet for martyr Dhillon begins; CM invitedOn July 4, three braveheart air warriors of the Indian Air Force led by Wing Commander Mandeep Singh Dhillon, Commanding Officer of the Tezpur-based Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) unit, met with a tragic end when their helicopter crashed in the hills...
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July 14, 2017
Indo-Sri Lankan Joint ExerciseThe IAF has recently participated in a joint exercise with Sri Lankan forces. A transport aircraft of IAF had ferried a contingent of 65 members of IAF personnel on July 9, 2017 to Sri Lanka with an aim of carrying out joint training.
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July 14, 2017
Dowty Propellers to build a new UK headquarters & production facility and invest in technology developmentDowty Propellers, a leading manufacturer of aircraft propeller systems for both civil and military applications, has announced approvals to create a new facility in the Gloucester area.
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July 12, 2017
HAL Signs MoU with Government; Aims Higher RevenueHAL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial year 2017-18 with Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Delhi yesterday.
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July 12, 2017
Lockheed Martin receives $471 million US Army contract for Guided MLRS rocket productionLockheed Martin received a $471 million contract from the US Army for Lot 12 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets.
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July 11, 2017
THAAD system intercepts target in major missile defense flight testThe Lockheed Martin built Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system successfully intercepted a target today in a missile defense test led by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency with critical support provided by the U.S. Army.
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July 10, 2017
Exercise MALABAR commences in Bay of Bengal/ North Indian OceanNaval co-operation between India, US and Japan epitomises the strong and resilient relationship between the three democracies.
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July 10, 2017
Unified Commanders’ Conference 2017The Unified Commanders’ Conference for the year 2017 commenced on 10 July 2017 at New Delhi. The Conference provides a platform for discussions at the apex level on all ‘Joint’ issues amongst the three Services.
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July 10, 2017
L-3 Communications selects Rockwell Collins for KC-10 repair chain managementL-3 Communications recently awarded Rockwell Collins a repair chain management contract to support the repair of over 500 parts for the U.S. Air Force on 59 KC-10 aircraft.
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July 10, 2017
Bahrain to purchase Lockheed Martin's Sniper® Advanced Targeting PodLockheed Martin received a direct commercial sale contract from the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) to provide Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) for its F-16 fleet, becoming the 25th international customer for the program.
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July 9, 2017
Australia's Future Submarine Program reaches major international milestoneNaval Group (formerly DCNS) and Lockheed Martin Australia today welcomed the official opening of Australia's Future Submarine Office by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in Cherbourg France.
