NEWS / REPORTS / UPDATES
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June 20, 2019
Indian Navy executes Operation SankalpIndian Navy has deployed, in the Gulf of Oman, to re-assure Indian Flagged Vessels operating/ transiting through Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman following the maritime security incidents in the region.
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June 16, 2019
SkyGuardian surpasses 100 test flightsThe MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) - designed and developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) – has now flown more than 100 test flights as development continues towards its first delivery to the Royal Air Force (RAF) as part of the Protector RG Mk1 programme.
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June 15, 2019
Littoral Combat Ship 21 (Minneapolis-Saint Paul) Christened and launchedThe Lockheed Martin led shipbuilding team launched Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 21, the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul into the Menominee River at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine Shipyard.
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June 15, 2019
Repeat of AN-32 crash in Arunachal will not happen again: IAF Chief
By Noor SharmaIndian Air Force (IAF) Chief B.S Dhanoa on June 15 said corrective steps will be taken to prevent a repeat of the June 3 AN-32 crash in Arunachal Pradesh which killed all 13 personnel on board.
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June 15, 2019
India setting up agency to develop weapons for space warfare
By Vishal ThaparClose on the heels of a successfully testing an anti-satellite (A-SAT) weapon, India is setting up an agency to develop technology and weapons for space warfare.
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June 15, 2019
AN-32 Crash: Inclement weather hampering recovery operationsOperations to retrieve the mortal remains of the personnel onboard the ill fated An-32 are on. The rescue team of 17 IAF, Army SF and civilian members is present at the crash site.
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June 15, 2019
CAS reviews Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force AcademyAir Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff was the Reviewing Officer for the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal on June 15, 2019.
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June 14, 2019
Raksha Mantri meets COAS, VCOAS and Army CommandersHon'ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu, Vice Chief of the Army Staff and all the GOC-in-Cs today.
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June 14, 2019
IAF continues efforts to bring back mortal remainsIAF mountaineers, Army Special Forces personnel and local mountaineers were dropped off at the closest possible location to the crash site and have reached the crash site.
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June 13, 2019
Boeing to Build MH-47G Block II Chinooks for Special OpsBoeing will build next-generation MH-47G Chinooks for the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command. The Block II configuration will enhance the Army's ability to safely carry out the most challenging missions around the world.
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June 13, 2019
13 bodies found from crash site of IAF AN-32 in Arunachal
By Vishal ThaparSearch teams led by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on June 13 recovered the bodies of all 13 personnel who were on board the AN-32 transport aircraft which crashed into a mountain near Tato in Arunachal Pradesh on June 3.
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June 13, 2019
Raksha Mantri reviews preparations of Indian Navy view Cyclone 'Vayu'The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparedness of Indian Navy along the Maharashtra & Gujarat coast in view of the approaching Cyclone Vayu at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi this morning.
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June 13, 2019
Cyclone 'Vayu' - Indian Navy PreparationsThe Indian Navy reviewed all preparatory actions in coordination with State/ Civil administration of Gujarat for Cyclone 'Vayu'.
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June 12, 2019
Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2019A Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW) is being hosted by the Indian Navy, under the aegis of the Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), Gurugram.
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June 12, 2019
Indian Navy on standby notice in view of Cyclone VayuThe following preparatory actions have been initiated by Headquarters, Western Naval Command, Mumbai to respond expeditiously to the developing situation in view of #CycloneVayu
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June 11, 2019
Lockheed Martin delivers GPS III Contingency operations (COps) ground system upgrade to control more powerful GPS satellitesThe next step in modernizing the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation with new technology and capabilities is happening from the ground up!
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June 11, 2019
Lockheed Martin develops advanced visualization training tool for Apache flight line maintainersLockheed Martin has launched the latest version of RELY3D®, an advanced visualization and training tool for Apache AH-64 sensor system maintainers.
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June 11, 2019
Airbus springs a surprise in $5 Billion naval chopper competition, no-show by Bell
By Vishal ThaparGovernment decision awaited on allowing public sector HAL bid in programme meant to create "wider private sector participation"
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June 11, 2019
Wreckage of IAF AN-32 found in Arunachal 8 days after it went missing
By Vishal ThaparNo word yet on the fate of 13 persons on board
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June 10, 2019
Boeing and Rossell Techsys celebrate dual milestones for V-22 Osprey and AH-64 ApacheRossell Techsys celebrated dual milestones with Boeing for the V-22 Osprey and AH-64 Apache programs. Rossell Techsys delivered the 2000th harness for the V-22 Osprey and the 1000th electrical panel for the AH-64 Apache to Boeing.
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June 8, 2019
CAS visits Air Force Station JorhatThe search for the missing Indian Air Force An-32 continued unabated today. On 3rd June, the aircraft had got airborne from IAF's Jorhat Airbase in Assam for Mechuka Advanced Landing Ground in the West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
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June 7, 2019
India signs $43.2 Million contract for Spice smart bombs
By Vishal ThaparEmergency purchase is the first defence deal by the new Government, to build up war reserve stockpile
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June 6, 2019
ICG Organises Subordinate Officers ConclaveThe 4th Coast Guard Subordinate Officers Conclave 2019 was inaugurated by Director General Rajendra Singh here today.
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June 6, 2019
Sikorsky Flies Black Hawk with Optionally Piloted Vehicle TechnologyKit developed by Sikorsky gives UH-60A helicopter full-authority fly-by-wire flight controls, marking the first step toward transforming the aircraft into an Optionally Piloted Vehicle
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June 5, 2019
Massive search for missing IAF AN-32 aircraft continues without success for 3rd day
By Vishal ThaparCongress attacks Goverment, asks why Russian-origin transport fleet is fitted with 'obsolete' emergency beacons
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June 5, 2019
Indian Navy demonstrates submarine rescue capability off Eastern seaboard
By Vishal Thapar & Noor SharmaNewly-acquired DSRV mates with Kilo class submarine in a simulated distress scenario at the bottom of the sea, brings 30 'trapped' submariners to the surface safely
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June 4, 2019
Indian Navy SAILS towards pursuance of the energy and environmental goals of country - World Environment Day 2019Indian economy has seen unprecedented growth over the past two decades, which has spurred the energy demand.
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June 4, 2019
Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrates LTAMDS capability to the US ArmyNorthrop Grumman Corporation demonstrated its in-production, innovative solution for the US Army's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) program during an open "Sense Off" competition at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico from May 16 – June 1.
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June 4, 2019
Raytheon systems complete first dual-target test of Ford-class integrated combat systemRaytheon Company and the US Navy completed the final developmental test of the latest generation of the Ship Self Defense System, or SSDS, Integrated Combat System for the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
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June 3, 2019
Blazing new trails in aviation: MTU Aero Engines showcases innovative commercial and military propulsion technologies at 2019 Paris Air ShowEvolutionary and revolutionary propulsion concepts for commercial aircraft
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June 3, 2019
Raytheon wins US Air Force contract to mentor a small business on cybersecurity best practicesRaytheon Company and Infinity Technology Services, LLC, won a two-year Mentor Protégé program contract from the US Air Force.
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June 3, 2019
Team SkyGuardian Canada looking to growGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), CAE Canada, MDA, and L3 WESCAM are expanding Team SkyGuardian to include even more Canadian companies.
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June 3, 2019
Rajnath Singh visits troops at Siachen
By Vishal ThaparNew Defence Minister hits the ground running
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June 3, 2019
IAF AN-32 with 13 on board goes missing en route to air strip near China border
By Vishal ThaparSu-30MKI fighters, C-130J Super Hercules aircraft launched in massive search operation
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June 3, 2019
Ahead of fresh Gripen bid, IAF Chief in Sweden
By Vishal ThaparThe fighter aircraft offer is central to the Scandinavian country's bid to revive defence trade with India after the post-Bofors freeze
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June 3, 2019
Ajit Doval gets a second term as NSA, promoted to Cabinet rank
By Vishal ThaparElevation an acknowledgement of key role in big national security initiatives during PM Modi's first term
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June 2, 2019
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to SwedenAir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff Indian Air Force is embarking on a four day official visit to Sweden from 3 to 6 June 2019.
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June 1, 2019
Rajnath Singh takes over as Defence Minister
By Vishal ThaparDefence Secretary Mitra's term extended by 3 months
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June 1, 2019
Performance Highlights of 2018-19Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has recorded a turnover of 11,789 Crores (audited) during the Financial Year 2018-19, registering a growth of 17% over the previous year turnover of 10,085 Crores.
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May 31, 2019
Recasting of the Big Four in Modi's Ministry opens up new possibilities
By Vishal ThaparRajnath will have to put the Make in India agenda in Defence on fast track, Puri confronted with failing airlines
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May 31, 2019
Admiral Karambir Singh takes over as 24th Chief of the Indian Navy
By Vishal ThaparHe is also the first helicopter pilot and the first Sikh to get the job
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May 30, 2019
A first: New Navy Chief to take over amidst a challenge to his appointment
By Vishal ThaparThe Military Tribunal has made Admiral Karambir Singh's continuation as Chief of Naval Staff conditional to the outcome of a legal contest
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May 30, 2019
CAS reviews Passing Out Parade of 136th Course at the National Defence AcademyAir Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff was the Reviewing Officer today for the Passing Out Parade of 136th Course at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.
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May 30, 2019
Modi visits National War Memorial ahead of swearing in, sets the tone for new term
By Vishal ThaparAhead of his swearing in for a second term in India's top political office on May 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi...
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May 30, 2019
Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-ChiefVice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief(FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) from Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base on May 30, 2019.
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May 30, 2019
Admiral Sunil Lanba the Chief of the Naval Staff retires tomorrow May 31, 2019Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff will relinquish command of the Indian Navy as the 23rd CNS on completion of his tenure and retirement from service on May 31, 2019, after over four decades of distinguished service.
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May 30, 2019
Northrop Grumman delivers first E-2D aircraft to JapanNorthrop Grumman Corporation completed its first delivery of an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on March 29.
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May 29, 2019
Outgoing Navy Chief hands over the tri-service baton to Air Chief
By Vishal ThaparForces await decision on permanent Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee by new government
