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September 8, 2026
India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka in times of crisis, says Defence Minister as he begins his maiden visit to the island nation“India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka whenever the island nation faces a crisis,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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September 8, 2026
Fresh impetus to India-Morocco defence cooperation: Inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting held in New DelhiThe inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting between India and Morocco took place in New Delhi on September 8, 2026.
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September 7, 2026
DAC clears capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹1.10 lakh crore for the defence forcesThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 7, 2026 accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e., in-principle administrative approval to various acquisition proposals of the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about ₹1,10,000 crore.
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September 7, 2026
Defence Forces given freedom & resources to respond decisively to threats: Defence Minister“Clear distinction between peace & weakness, terror activities against India will be met with a befitting response”
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September 7, 2026
Tata Boeing Aerospace Delivers 400 "Made in India" Apache FuselagesTata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), has successfully rolled out the 400th fuselage for the AH 64E Apache, the world's most advanced and proven attack helicopter, from its 52,000 sq.m. state of the art facility in Hyderabad.
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September 6, 2026
IAF's Sarang Helicopter Team Reaches Egypt for the El Alamein International AirshowThe Sarang Helicopter Display Team of Indian Air Force has reached Egypt to participate in the 2nd edition of the EI Alamein International Airshow, scheduled to be held from September 8 to 10, 2026 at EI Alamein International Airport.
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September 3, 2026
Defence Minister unveils 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document outlining India's strategic roadmap & vision for global partnerships over next 10 yearsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'RAKSHA' document on defence diplomacy in New Delhi on September 3, 2026.
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September 3, 2026
Defence Minister holds bilateral talks with Belgium's Defence Minister in New DelhiBoth sides agree to expand ties through defence cooperation dialogue, high-level visits, training & capacity building
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September 3, 2026
India and Belgium call for deeper defence industrial collaboration to build stronger militaries through co-development & co-productionMinister of Defence & Foreign Trade of Belgium Theo Francken has emphasised the strong potential for deeper industrial collaboration...
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September 2, 2026
16th Aero India to be held in Bengaluru from February 8-12, 2027Online registration & booking of exhibition space to commence from September 3, 2026 through www.aeroindia.gov.in
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September 1, 2026
Invest in R&D and technology upgradation while fostering partnerships to become global enterprises & achieve Viksit Bharat goal: Defence Minister to MSMEs“Our manufacturing vision must be guided by the principle of ‘Make in India, Make for India, and Make for the World’”
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September 1, 2026
Defence Minister conducts annual performance review of 16 DPSUs; Lauds their noteworthy contribution in record defence productionRajnath Singh urges DPSUs to focus on timely delivery, self-reliance, exports & global-standard quality
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September 1, 2026
Minister of State for Defence Delivers Special Address at Second Annual Trident Lecture of CENJOWS“India Must Prepare for the Wars of the Future Through Innovation, Self-Reliance and Civil-Military Fusion”: Minister of State for Defence
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September 1, 2026
Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, assumed the appointment of Director & Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College, PuneSurgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM assumed the appointment of Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune today morning.
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September 1, 2026
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma Scripts History as First (Non-Medical) Woman Two-Star Officer in the Defence ServicesIn a historic milestone for the Indian Air Force Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first woman officer (non-medical) in the Indian Defence Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal (or equivalent).
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September 1, 2026
Air Marshal Vivek Hande takes over as DGMS (Air)Air Marshal Vivek Hande, AVSM, VSM, took over as the Director General Medical Services (Air) on September 1, 2026 on permanent secondment to the Indian Air Force.
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September 1, 2026
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja takes over as DGAFMSAir Marshal Sandeep Thareja assumed the appointment of the 47th Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) on September 1, 2026. As the DGAFMS, Air Marshal Thareja will oversee the provision of comprehensive medical support to the Defence Forces.
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September 1, 2026
Air Marshal K.A.A. Sanjeeb Takes Over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of the Indian Air ForceAir Marshal K.A.A. Sanjeeb AVSM VSM assumed the charge of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 1, 2026.
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August 31, 2026
INS Nipun Commissioned into the Indian NavyThe Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar Class, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on August 31, 2026, marking a significant enhancement of the Navy's deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue capabilities.
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August 31, 2026
IAF International Squash Championship 2026 Commences at ChandigarhThe Indian Air Force International Squash Championship 2026 commenced at Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station Chandigarh marking the beginning of a prestigious international sporting event that brings together the finest squash talent from India and abroad.
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August 31, 2026
Javelin Joint Venture and Tata Advanced Systems Signs Agreement for Missile Co-Production in IndiaTata Advanced Systems Limited and the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) in India.
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August 30, 2026
4th Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concludes in New DelhiThe fourth edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course, conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and coordinated by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), concluded on August 30, 2026 after four weeks of professional military education and deliberations at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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August 28, 2026
Inaugural India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee Meeting Held in New DelhiThe inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on August 28, 2026.
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August 27, 2026
Defence Minister and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister perform Bhoomi Pujan for T-Series Tanks Overhaul Project at Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur₹472 crore project to overhaul 80 tanks per annum, boosting Indian Army's operational readiness, while generating employment opportunities
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August 27, 2026
Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, Commander of Sri Lanka Navy, on an Official Visit to IndiaVice Admiral Damian Fernando, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, is on an official visit to India from August 26 to 29, 2026.
