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January 25, 2019
NCS Delhi Participates in Republic Day Parade 2019It will be a moment of great pride when 170 students of Navy Children School, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, will sparkle and shine on Rajpath to perform on 'Jai Ghosh'- an acclamation of faith and assurance in the principles of non-violence, humanity and truth shown by the divine soul- Mahatma Gandhi.
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January 24, 2019
Successful Flight Test of LRSAMShip launched Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) has been successfully test fired from INS Chennai against an incoming aerial target flying at low altitude, today. The missile destroyed the target with a direct hit.
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January 24, 2019
INS Kohassa – A New Bird's Nest in the AndamansNaval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur was commissioned as INS Kohassa by Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chairman COSC and Chief of the Naval Staff today, on 24 Jan 19. The grand ceremony was attended by many dignitaries and senior officials including VAdm Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command.
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January 24, 2019
Bureau of Indian standards in collaboration with Indian Air Force releases new standard for bio-jet fuelTo use bio-jet fuel on all military and civilian aircraft, BIS has in collaboration with IAF, research organisations and the industry brought out a new standard for Aviation Turbine Fuels.
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January 24, 2019
Northrop Grumman Authorized to Build SEWIP Block 3 Low Rate Initial Production Systems Following Successful Milestone C DecisionNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received authorization to proceed with low rate initial production of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement...
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January 24, 2019
Exercise Sea Vigil
By Rear Admiral Sushil Ramsay (Retd)Ten years after "Mumbai 26/11", the Indian Navy commenced the largest coastal defence exercise off the Indian coast on January 22, 2019.
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January 24, 2019
GA-ASI Hosts Industry Showcase Highlighting UK PartnersGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, hosted an Industry Showcase today to recognize UK companies that are contributing to operational systems...
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January 24, 2019
CAE awarded contract by GA-ASI to develop synthetic training system for United Kingdom’s Protector remotely piloted aircraftCAE today announced the company has been awarded a contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to develop a comprehensive synthetic training system for the United Kingdom’s Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted...
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January 24, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $81 million contract for support services for PhalanxRaytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 28, 2018.
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January 24, 2019
Test and certification agency clears biojet fuel for aircraftOn January 22, 2019, after months of exhaustive ground and flight trials, the indigenous produced bio-fuel has been finally cleared for use by the premier airworthiness certification agency of the country.
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January 23, 2019
India Africa Field Training Exercise (IAFTX)- 2019The final planning conference to work out the modalities for Indian Africa Field Training Exercise (IAFTX)-2019 is being conducted at Pune on 23-24 January 2019. Delegates from Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, South Africa, Tanzania, Namibia, Mozambique, Uganda, Niger & Zambia attended the conference.
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January 23, 2019
Two-Day Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil ConcludesThe first coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil, conducted by the Navy and Coast Guard, in close coordination with State Governments and Union Territories concluded last night.
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January 23, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $205 million contract for land-based Phalanx systemRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 28, 2018.
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January 22, 2019
Indian Navy coordinates largest ever coastal defence exercise ten years after "26/11"Ten years after "26/11", the Indian Navy commenced the largest coastal defence exercise off the Indian coast today.
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January 22, 2018
A brand new digital platform for the FN® e-novation product rangeThe www.fnenovation.com website created by FN Herstal has just been set up. Developed to complement the corporate website (www.fnherstal.com), it provides users simple, fast access to the high-tech solutions developed within the FN® e-novation product range.
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January 22, 2019
US Air Force Research Lab sponsors GE Aviation for the Teaming-Enabled Architectures for Manned-Unmanned SystemsA Project Task Assignment for the Teaming-Enabled Architectures for Manned-Unmanned Systems (TEAMS) prototype program was recently awarded to GE Aviation.
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January 22, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $72 million contract action for the production of Aegis Weapon System fire control systemRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 26, 2018.
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January 21, 2019
Is Opposition becoming party to corporate rivalry over Rafale deal, asks Defence Minister
By Vishal ThaparSitharaman says forces at work to sabotage fighter procurement
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January 21, 2019
Naval Chief lauds NCC cadets at DG NCC Republic Day Camp 2019Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chairman COSC and the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) visited the DG NCC Republic Day Camp at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt and was received by DG NCC, Lt Gen PP Malhotra, VSM today on January 21, 2019.
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January 21 2019
Raytheon Company wins $24 million delivery order for repair of radar systems on F/A-18 aircraftRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 20, 2018.
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January 21 2019
Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine awarded contract to build Littoral Combat Ship 31The US Navy awarded the Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) team a fixed-price-incentive-fee contract to build an additional Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).
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January 20, 2019
Shot Show 2019: Secubit Unveils WeaponLogic™ Ecosystem – A Preventive Weaponry Maintenance & Smart Inventory ManagementAn Advanced, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Solution Ensuring Accurate, Real-Time Operational Enhancement
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January 19, 2019
PM Modi inaugurates India's first private sector armoured complex in Gujarat
By Vishal ThaparCurrently manufacturing K9 Vajra-T howitzers, L&T seeks to make tanks & combat vehicles at this facility
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January 19, 2019
NSTL - Academia Meet (NAM 2019) @ NSTL on January 19, 2019Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) organized the NSTL – Academia Meet (NAM 2019) at Mohapatra Manasi Auditorium, NSTL on 19th January 2019.
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January 18, 2019
2019 set to be a landmark year for military inductions
By Vishal ThaparFrom a game-changing missile-firing drone to an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), key new weapons this year will give India more military muscle, and generate fresh options for the politico-military leadership to address threats.
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January 18, 2019
Sanction for increased Maritime Surveillance Assets - 12 Dornier AircraftGovt of India has sanctioned this week, three new Naval Air Squadrons to be setup in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
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January 18, 2019
ANC to enhance its operational capability with the upcoming commissioning of INS KohassaNaval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur will be commissioned as INS Kohassa on 24 Jan 19 by Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of Naval Staff.
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January 18, 2019
Bell Boeing awarded $144 million for V-22 supportThe Bell Boeing Joint Program Office has been awarded an estimated $143,863,184 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for performance-based logistics and engineering support for the V-22 platform.
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January 18, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $17 million contract to provide Zumwalt capability and design agent support to the Standard Missile-2Raytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 26, 2018.
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January 18, 2019
Nexter present at SHIELDAFRICA to respond to the African Forces needsNexter, a KNDS Group company, European leader in land defense, will be present at SHIELDAFRICA in Abidjan from January 21 to 24, 2019.
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January 17, 2019
India's Light Combat Chopper declared ready for induction after Mistral 2 missile firing
By Vishal Thapar3,000 crore contract for 15 first tranche LCHs likely at Aero India 2019
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January 17, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $434 million contract modification for AIM-9X tactical missilesRaytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 28, 2018.
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January 16, 2019
No cheaper Rafale for French Air Force
By Vishal ThaparEuro 2 Billion being paid not for new fighters but for upgrading the earlier order to F4 standard
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January 15, 2019
Govt plans building up Tamil Nadu corridor as alternative to Bengaluru
By Vishal ThaparManufacture of fighter aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, missiles on agenda at 5 hubs to corner 30 percent of Defence market
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January 15, 2019
Adani gathers momentum, buys 25 per cent stake in Alpha Design
By Vishal ThaparGujarat-based group takes acquisition route to seek entry into the big league of Indian private sector players in Defence & Aerospace
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January 15, 2019
GA-ASI builds industrial collaboration team in Belgium for MQ-9B SkyGuardianGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems...
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January 15, 2019
Raytheon signs mentoring agreement with Phoenix Products, Inc.Raytheon Company and Kentucky-based Phoenix Products, Inc. signed a US Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé agreement to produce Naval Strike Missile, or NSM, transport containers under a $1.6 million US Navy contract.
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January 15, 2019
Northrop Grumman showcases Vehicle Active Protection System for the US ArmyIn an Army-sponsored exercise, Northrop Grumman demonstrated a complete Vehicle Active Protection System (APS) that defeated a variety of real world live fired Anti-Tank Guided Munitions (ATGMs).
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January 15, 2019
Raytheon selected for classic Hornet AESA radar upgradeThe US Marine Corps selected Raytheon's APG-79(v)4 AESA radar to equip its F/A-18C/D classic Hornet fleet. Raytheon will begin delivering radars in 2020 and complete deliveries by 2022.
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January 15, 2019
Raytheon Company wins contract for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile supportRaytheon Company was awarded the following two contracts as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
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January 15, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $59 million contract supporting Reaper MQ-9 UAVRaytheon Company was awarded the following two contracts as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
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January 15, 2019
Boeing Invests in Isotropic Systems Ltd. to Expand Satellite Communications CapabilitiesBoeing today announced its investment in Isotropic Systems Ltd., a London-based startup pioneering next-generation solutions to better connect people and enterprises around the globe.
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January 14, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $72 million contract for DDG-1000 engineering support and logisticsRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
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January 14, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $37 million contract supporting Evolved Sea Sparrow MissileRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
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January 13, 2019
Hon'ble Defence Minister visits Andaman Nicobar CommandDefence Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Port Blair on 13th evening and was received by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command at INS Utkrosh.
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January 12, 2019
Indian Army getting sniper guns used in Afghanistan, Iraq
By SP's CorrespondentItalian Beretta Lapua Magnum and American Barrett M95 guns to replace the ageing Soviet-origin Dragonov rifles
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January 12, 2019
US Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship 13 (Wichita)The US Navy commissioned USS Wichita (LCS 13) – the nation's seventh Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) – at Naval Station Mayport today before a crowd including active-duty and veteran sailors.
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January 10, 2019
Indian Army to get new assault & sniper rifles, carbines this year: Army Chief
By Vishal ThaparAmerican Sig Sauer rifle and UAE's Caracal carbine to kick off long-delayed small arms modernisation
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January 10, 2019
No compromise on the social conservatism of the Army
By SP's CorrespondentArmy not to implement SC orders decriminalising homosexuality, adultery. Terming it "unacceptable", General Rawat wants Army to be treated as an exception
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January 10, 2019
26th Army AD Day on January 10, 2019Army Air Defence Corps celebrated the Silver Jubilee of its raising on 10 Jan 2019. To mark the occasion, a Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, New Delhi.
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January 10, 2019
US Air Force accepts first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraftThe US Air Force has accepted the first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, setting the stage for the aircraft's delivery to McConnell Air Force Base, in Wichita, Kan., in the coming weeks.
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January 10, 2019
Indonesian Air Force places order for eight additional H225MsThe Indonesian Air Force has ordered eight additional twin-engine multirole H225M helicopters as part of the country's fleet-strengthening initiative for a combat search and rescue-capable fleet.
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January 10, 2019
High reliability and upgradeability keep LITENING leading the fightThe US Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $1.3 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award for LITENING advanced targeting pod sustainment, production, software and upgrades.
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January 9, 2019
Additional TROPHY Active Protection Systems provided for US Army & Marine CorpsLeonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded an undefinitized contract action initially worth $79.6 million to provide the US Army and Marine Corps with additional This brings the total funded value of the program...
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January 9, 2019
US Air Force contracts Lockheed Martin to continue GPS Ground Control System SustainmentThe US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin the GPS Control Segment Sustainment II (GCS II) contract to continue to sustain and further modernize the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation's ground control system through 2025.
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January 7, 2019
Ceremonial Guard of Honour to French Navy ChiefPhotographs of Ceremonial Guard of Honour and Call-on on Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman COSC & CNS at NHQ, New Delhi during the visit of Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy.
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January 7, 2019
US Army to Proceed with Iron Fist Light APS Supported by RADA's Software-Defined RadarsRADA Electronic Industries Ltd. A leader in the development, production and sale of tactical land radar for force and border protection –announced that following...
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January 6, 2019
Visit of Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy to India from January 6-9, 2019Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy is visiting India from January 6, 2019 in conjunction with Raisina Dialogue (January 8-9, 2019).
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January 4, 2019
CAG probing aborted MMRCA programme, Defence Minister alleges UPA Govt deliberately scuttled fighter deal
By Vishal ThaparTearing into the Opposition Congress, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leveled the serious allegation that the MMRCA deal was deliberately scuttled by the previous Congress-led UPA Government because of extraneous interests...
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January 4, 2019
Army Chief visits ChainpurThe Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, along with Mrs Madhulika Rawat (President Army Wives Welfare Association) and other top military brass visited Chainpur in Gumla District in Jharkhand on January 4, 2019.
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January 3, 2019
Boeing to modernize entire Spanish Chinook helicopter fleetBoeing will upgrade all 17 of Spain's CH-47D Chinook helicopters to the F-model configuration, adding features such as the digital automatic flight control system, common avionics architecture system and advanced cargo handling to align that country's fleet with those of other nations.
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January 2, 2019
India, Pakistan exchange lists of Nuclear installations, prisoners
By Vishal ThaparIndia and Pakistan on January 1 exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the bilateral Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack...
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January 2, 2019
Army Chief credits success in Kashmir to police, intelligence agencies
By SP's CorrespondentGiving due credit to police and intelligence agencies, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat acknowledged that "seamless cooperation and synergy" among all security agencies was the key to recent successes in counter-infiltration...
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January 2, 2019
Indian, Chinese border troops meet in Ladakh in New Year CBM
By SP's CorrespondentIndian and Chinese troops met at two points in Eastern Ladakh on New Year's Day as part of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) aimed at reducing tensions between the two militaries on the unsettled boundary.
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January 2, 2019
Raytheon UK to secure hundreds of aerospace jobs in support of Royal Air Force Shadow aircraft fleetRaytheon UK today signed a £250 million contract with the Ministry of Defence to provide 11 years of support and sustainment services to the Royal Air Force's Shadow aircraft fleet.
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December 29, 2018
India ups FDI in Defence & Aerospace to $62.7M since 2014
By Vishal ThaparIndia has received over 438.60 crore ($62.7 Million) of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Defence & Aerospace Sector since April 2014, the Government has declared to Parliament.
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December 29, 2018
Cheers: Army pulls out crash-landed chopper from 16,200-ft Siachen post
By Vishal ThaparIndia has lost 42 helicopters at the world's highest battlefield. This incredible recovery effort is a victory against staggering odds imposed by nature at the Glacier. The pictures accompanying this text best tell the amazing story of resolve and resourcefulness.
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December 26, 2018
India extends bar on business with Leonardo, keeps AgustaWestland out of $3 Billion NUH programme
By Vishal ThaparIndia's Military market out of bounds for AgustaWestland and its parent group, as Ministry of Defence stretches embargo till May 2019
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December 26, 2018
Sikorsky, Boeing provide first look at SB>1 DEFIANT™Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Boeing provided the first look at the SB>1 DEFIANT™ helicopter the companies have developed for the US Army's Joint Multi-Role technology demonstrator program.
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December 24, 2018
Validation and Closing Ceremony Sino-India joint exercise Hand-in-Hand 2018The seventh edition of joint Sino-India military exercise Hand–in–Hand 2018 concluded on 23 December 2018. The exercise included lectures and discussions on various counter terrorism aspects like cordon and search operations...
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December 23, 2018
You Are Here: First Lockheed Martin-Built Next Generation GPS III Satellite Responding to CommandsAt approximately 12,550 miles (20,200 km) up... turn left. You have arrived at a new era for the Global Positioning System (GPS).
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December 23, 2018
Raytheon's GPS OCX supports first-ever launch of modernized GPS satellite into orbitThe U.S. Air Force used Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System, known as GPS OCX, to support the launch of the first modernized GPS satellite into space.
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December 22, 2018
Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Honourable Raksha Mantri, launched the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) today, 22 Dec 18, at Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) Gurugram.
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December 21, 2018
India-Israel scale up UAV partnership: IAI set to outsource composites to Lohia Group
By Vishal ThaparIndia and Israel are poised to scale up their partnership in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), with the Israeli defence and aerospace giant IAI set to outsource its requirements for composite materials for drone airframes to India.
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December 21, 2018
Japanese Navy Ship Visits KochiJapan Navy Ship JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) Samidare, commanded by Commander Gen Kawai is on a visit to Kochi from 20 - 22 Dec 18. On 21 Dec 18, Captain Takahiro Nishiyama, Commander Escort Division Four accompanied...
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December 21, 2018
Raytheon wins $693 million production contract for Sweden's PatriotRaytheon (NYSE: RTN) has won a $692.9 million U.S. Army contract to produce Sweden's Patriot™ Integrated Air and Missile Defense System including spare parts, support and training.
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December 21, 2018
Lockheed Martin Receives $1.8 Billion Contract for PAC-3 MissilesThe United States and allied military forces will upgrade their missile defense capabilities under a $1.8 billion contract for production and delivery of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and...
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December 20, 2018
Visit of Admiral Luechai Ruddit, Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Navy visit IndiaAdmiral Luechai Ruddit, Commander in Chief, Royal Thai Navy (RTN), is on a visit to India from 18 to 21 December 2018 along with a nine member Royal Thai Navy delegation.
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December 20, 2018
Massive airlift in Ladakh a signal to India’s adversaries
By Vishal ThaparShould an armed conflict break out in future, military analysts reckon an overwhelming probability of such a confrontation taking place along unsettled boundaries in the Himalayas. The airlift exercise in Ladakh is being seen in the same context.
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December 20, 2018
US Navy awards Raytheon $114 million contract for SPY-6 integration and supportRaytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Marlborough, Massachusetts, is awarded a $114,065,820 cost-plus-fixed fee, firm-fixed-price, cost only contract for air and missile defense radar AN/SPY-6(V) integration and production support efforts.
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December 20, 2018
Lockheed Martin Meets 2018 F-35 Production Target with 91 Aircraft DeliveriesLockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered the 91st F-35 aircraft for the year, meeting the joint government and industry delivery target for 2018 and demonstrating the F-35 enterprise's ability to ramp to full rate production.
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December 20, 2018
Northrop Grumman to Provide Advanced Electronic Warfare Simulation and Training Capability to US Air ForceNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received a $450 million, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract award to deliver Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) systems to the United States Air Force.
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December 19, 2018
GSLV-F11 successfully launches GSAT-7AIndian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F11) successfully launched the communication satellite GSAT-7A from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota today.
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December 19, 2018
Commissioning of Fifth Ship of Landing Craft Utility Mk-IV ‘IN LCU L55’ (GRSE Yard 2096) at Port BlairVice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, AVSM, VSM, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, commissioned IN LCU L55 into the Indian Navy today at Port Blair. IN LCU L55 is the fifth ship of Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV class to be inducted into the Indian Navy.
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December 19, 2018
Chief of the Air Staff reviews Ex AVIAINDRA 2018 at JodhpurAir Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff visited Air Force Station Jodhpur on 19 Dec 2018 to interact with the participating forces of ongoing Ex AVIAINDRA 2018 between IAF and RFASF.
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December 18, 2018
Missile Defense Agency awards Lockheed Martin contract to design, manufacture and construct homeland defense radar-HawaiiLockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) was awarded a $585 million contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to design, develop and deliver its Homeland Defense Radar-Hawaii (HDR-H) in Oahu, Hawaii.
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December 18, 2018
Lockheed Martin's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile reaches early operational capability (EOC) status on US Air Force B-1BLockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has delivered the first Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) to U.S. Air Force operational units, achieving Early Operational Capability (EOC) status ahead of schedule.
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December 17, 2018
High Level Meeting between Indian and Indonesia Coast GuardDirector General Indian Coast Guard (DG ICG) Shri G Rajendra Singh is hosting a seven-member delegation of the Indonesia Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) led by Chief of BAKAMLA Vice Admiral A Taufiqoerrochman in India from December 16 to 19 2018.
