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May 16, 2019
Lockheed Martin teams with Rafael to market SPICE air-to-surface guidance kitsNorthrop Grumman Corporation has received a $46 million delivery order for eight Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) Units. This award is a part of the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity JTE Enhanced Delivery Initiative contract awarded by the USAF.
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May 16, 2019
Lockheed Martin breaks ground on new production facilityUS Air Force and local Alabama officials joined Lockheed Martin executives today to break ground on the company's new strike systems production facility in Troy.
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May 16, 2019
Russian Helicopters to open mobile service center for maintenance of Mi-171Sh helicopters in Peru this yearRussian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec State Coropration) will participate in the Seventh International Exhibition of Technology for Defense and Prevention of Natural Disasters SITDEF-2019 held in the territory of the headquarters...
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May 15, 2019
SIDEF 2019: Israel Shipyards Presents its Advanced Solutions for Seaborne Interdiction and Prevention of Terrorist and Illegal Activities for the Navies, Law Enforcement and HLS forcesIsrael Shipyards Ltd. and SK Group member – a leading shipbuilding and repair...
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May 15, 2019
FN® FCU Mk3 Fire Control Unit for 40mm Grenades on display at SOFIC 2019For 130 years, Belgium-based FN Herstal has provided generations of Defense and Security Forces as well as Special Units, with firearms that give them a clear advantage in any engagement.
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May 14, 2019
Indian Navy's Service Selection Board inaugurated at KolkataAdmiral Sunil Lanba, the Chief of Naval Staff inaugurated Indian Navy's first full-fledged Service Selection Board (SSB) today at Diamond Harbour, near Kolkata. The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, was also present at the venue.
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May 14, 2019
Indian Navy will conduct the first Indian Navy Entrance Test for Officers in September 2019The Indian Navy is introducing computer-based examination for the selection of Direct Entry Officers after graduation. The first Indian Navy Entrance Test (Officers), ie. INET (Officers), is scheduled in September 2019 in various centers across the country.
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May 14, 2019
Northrop Grumman to provide eight advanced electronic warfare simulation and training systems to US Air ForceNorthrop Grumman Corporation has received a $46 million delivery order for eight Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) Units. This award is a part of the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity JTE Enhanced Delivery Initiative contract awarded by the USAF.
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May 13, 2019
DRDO successfully conducts flight test of ABHYASDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful flight test of ABHYAS - High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from Interim Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha today.
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May 13, 2019
Admiral John Michael Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations United States Navy visit to IndiaAdmiral John Michael Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, US Navy, is on an official tour to India from 12 to 14 May 2019.
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May 13, 2019
CAE awarded contract from Boeing to develop additional P-8A operational flight trainer for Royal Air ForceOn the eve of the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), Europe's largest show for military training and simulation, CAE announced that Boeing has ordered simulator hardware for an additional P-8A operational flight trainer (OFT) for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF).
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May 11, 2019
First Apache helicopter formally handed over to the IAFFirst AH-64E (I) - Apache Guardian helicopter was formally handed over to the Indian Air Force at Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona, USA on May 10, 2019. Air Marshal AS Butola, represented the Indian Air Force and accepted the first Apache in a ceremony at Boeing production facility, representatives from US Government were also present.
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May 10, 2019
Georgian An-12 aircraft forced to land at Jaipur by IAF interceptorsAn unknown aircraft entered Indian Air Space in North Gujarat Sector at 1515 hrs with its IFF (Identification, Friend or Foe) 'on'. The aircraft did not follow the authorized Air Traffic Services (ATS) route and was not responding to Radio calls from Indian controlling agencies.
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May 10, 2019
Change of Command at Air Force Station FaridabadGroup Captain Chandra Shekhar Bhatt took over the command of Air Force Station Faridabad from Group Captain Kaushik Das. The change of command took place in a Ceremonial parade at Station Parade ground.
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May 9, 2019
The newest addition to the FN SCAR® family on display for the first time at SITDEF 2019FN Herstal will be exhibiting the legendary firearms, integrated weapon systems and state-of-the-art technology that continues to position it as one of the world's foremost and most innovative firearms manufacturers at the SITDEF Defense and Prevention of Disasters Exhibition 2019, Peru, from May 16 to 19.
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May 9, 2019
Raytheon awarded contract to deliver Cooperative Engagement Capability to US NavyRaytheon Co., Largo, Florida, is awarded a $15,267,422 cost-plus-incentive-fee, firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-only contract for design agent and engineering services efforts to support the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC).
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May 9, 2019
IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti undertake Group Sail with Naval Ships of Japan, Philippines and the USAIN Ships Kolkata and Shakti carried out Group Sail with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and the United States of America in the South China Sea from May 3 to May 9, 2019.
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May 8, 2019
CAE USA Mission Solutions awarded USSOCOM contract for OGC CDB rapid prototypingCAE today announced that CAE USA's wholly-owned subsidiary, CAE USA Mission Solutions Inc (MSI), has been awarded a contract by the United States Special...
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May 8, 2019
IMDEX 2019: CONTROP Showcases Its iSea-25HD CapabilitiesA Light weight High Performance EO/IR Payload on Small Boats for Maritime Surveillance and Observation Missions
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May 7, 2019
Raytheon providing US Marines with Naval Strike Missiles under Other Transaction AuthorityRaytheon Company will integrate the Naval Strike Missile into the U.S. Marine Corps' existing force structure under a $47.59 million Other Transaction Authority agreement with Marine Corps Systems Command.
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May 7, 2019
Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrates critical space capability for DARPA mission in record timeNorthrop Grumman Corporation successfully demonstrated rapid spacecraft development for the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), with the Radio Frequency Risk Reduction Deployment Demonstration (R3D2), which launched on March 28, 2019.
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May 6, 2019
INS Ranjit Sails into Sunset Culminating 36 years of Glorious EraINS Ranjit, a Rajput class destroyer was decommissioned at a solemn yet grand ceremony at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam culminating a glorious era on May 6, 2019.
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May 6, 2019
Launch of fourth Scorpene class submarine - VELAVela, the fourth Scorpene class submarine being constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the Indian Navy, was launched today, on May 6, 2019, by Mrs Veena Ajay Kumar, wife of Dr Ajay Kumar, IAS, Secretary Defence Production, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
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May 6, 2019
US Navy, Raytheon test Excalibur N5 munitionsRaytheon Company and the US Navy completed a new round of successful Excalibur® N5 munition test firings. The precision-guided projectiles demonstrated various short-, mid- and long-range capabilities.
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May 6, 2019
Northrop Grumman releases next generation maritime inertial navigation systemNorthrop Grumman Corporation has released SeaFIND™ (Sea Fiber Optic Inertial Navigation with Data Distribution), a next generation maritime inertial navigation...
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May 6, 2019
IMDEX 2019: CONTROP Presents the TORNADO-ER, a Panoramic IR Scanner for Coastal and Maritime Wide-Area SurveillanceThis comprehensive coastal surveillance and protection solution enables automatic target detection and tracking of various targets simultaneously, in real-time
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May 6, 2019
FN SCAR® family on display at EUROPOLTECHFor 130 years, FN Herstal has provided generations of Defense and Security Forces as well as Special Units, with firearms that give them a clear advantage in any engagement.
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May 6, 2019
Raytheon tests rocket motor for DARPA's MAD-FIRES interceptorRaytheon Company successfully tested a hot fire rocket motor for DARPA's Multi-Azimuth Defense Fast Intercept Round Engagement System, or MAD-FIRES.
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May 5, 2019
Relief Camps and Community Kitchens Setup by Indian Navy in villages near PuriIn order to provide succor to those in immediate need of assistance at most affected villages around Puri in the aftermath of extreme severe cyclone FANI, Indian Navy continues the Relief Operation with 3 ships...
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May 4, 2019
India approves purchase of 10 Ka-31 early warning choppers from Russia for $506 M
By Vishal ThaparIndia's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the purchase of 10 Kamov-31 ship-borne Airborne Early Warning and Control choppers for the Indian Navy at an estimated cost of 3,500 Crore ($505.9 Million).
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May 4, 2019
Indian Navy launches massive rescue and rehabilitation effortIn the aftermath of the devastation caused by Extremely Severe Cyclone 'Fani', the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy has launched a massive rescue and rehabilitation effort in Odisha.
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May 2, 2019
Northrop Grumman awarded Royal Australian Air Force special purpose aircraft sustainment services contractNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to continue providing through-life support to the Commonwealth's special purpose aircraft (SPA) VIP fleet operated by No. 34 Squadron in Canberra.
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May 2, 2019
Take it Beyond the Limit: Lockheed Martin Completes Critical Testing Milestone for NASA JPL's Mars 2020 Rover Heat ShieldProtecting against the extremes of space travel is critical to the success of any mission. Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the flight hardware structure of the heat shield, validating the physical integrity with a final static test after...
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May 2, 2019
Schiebel wins Norway's tender for Unmanned Air System deployment in the ArcticNorway's Andøya Test Center selected Schiebel's market-leading CAMCOPTER® S-100 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air System (UAS) for extensive search and rescue trials as part of the Arctic 2030 project.
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May 2, 2019
Indian Navy deploys ships for Rescue and Relief operationsThe Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm 'FANI' lie about 150 km East South East of Visakhapatnam and about 300 km south-southwest of Puri (Odisha) as on 5:30 pm on May 2, 2019.
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May 1, 2019
Indian Naval Diving Team joins search operation to locate missing personnel in Imphal RiverBased on request from Manipur State Government, a team of 12 Naval divers and 02 hydrographers (survey sailors) were airlifted from Visakhapatnam by an IAF aircraft to Imphal on Tuesday evening.
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May 1, 2019
Raytheon delivering WiFi to the front linesRaytheon Company will deliver new troposcatter communication systems to the US Army as part of a 10-year, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract worth up to $663 million to ensure troops have access to secure voice and data communications in contested environments.
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May 1, 2019
Northrop Grumman delivers first command center for US Army Integrated Air and Missile DefenseNorthrop Grumman Corporation has delivered to the US Army the first production-representative engagement operations center (EOC) for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).
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April 30, 2019
Collins Aerospace's Piccolo Elite UAS autopilot solution gets massive boost in speed and processing capacityCollins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has launched a next-generation Piccolo Elite autopilot featuring advanced sensors, powerful processing upgrades and a new separated lift thrust take-off and landing (VTOL) controller for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
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April 30, 2019
Contract signing with CSL and GRSE for acquisition of sixteen Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) for Indian NavyContracts for Sixteen Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) ships have been signed for construction of eight ships each from Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
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April 30, 2019
Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Anil Khosla PVSM AVSM VM ADC retiresAir Marshal Anil Khosla PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Vice Chief of the Air Staff retired today after an illustrious career spanning four decades.
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April 29, 2019
Lockheed Martin's AEHF-4 on-orbit test proves successful and marks first of its kindLockheed Martin is excited to announce the successful completion of AEHF-4 spacecraft on-orbit test and available for Satellite Control Availability (SCA).
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April 29, 2019
Northrop Grumman's Firebird Capability Showcased at XPONENTIALNorthrop Grumman Corporation will be highlighting Firebird capabilities with potential suppliers and business partners at XPONENTIAL. Firebird is an ultra-flexible, proven airframe with autonomous mission capability.
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April 29, 2019
Former NASA acting administrator Robert Lightfoot joins Lockheed MartinRobert Lightfoot, a longtime NASA executive who served as both the agency's acting administrator and highest-ranking civil servant, will join Lockheed Martin Space as vice president, Strategy and Business Development, effective May 6.
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April 29, 2019
GRSE Signs Contract for 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASWSWCs) for Indian NavyIn the emerging competitive scenario, it was a huge boost for team GRSE when the Shipyard was declared successful in the competitive bid for design, construction and supply of 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASWSWCs) for Indian Navy.
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April 26, 2019
Navy officer killed in fire on board the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya
By Vishal ThaparA naval officer was killed in a fire on board India's aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on April 26. The fire did not result in any serious damage to the frontline warship, according to the Navy.
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April 25, 2019
2nd Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament 20192nd Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament was held at Astro Turf Hockey Ground, 3 Base Repair Depot, Air Force, Chandigarh from 15th April to 25th April 2019.
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April 25, 2019
Naval Commanders' Conference ConcludesThe first edition of this years' bi-annual Naval Commanders' Conference which commenced on 23 Apr 19, concluded on 25 Apr 19 after three days of fruitful deliberations.
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April 24, 2019
Commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Vessel C-441A new Coast Guard vessel is commissioned by Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala Sri Tom Jose at Vizhinjam harbour, today, under the aegis of Regional Commander Western Region, Inspector General Vijay D. Chafekar.
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April 24, 2019
L3 awarded contract to support Boeing's MQ-25 unmanned tanker for the US NavyContract for surveillance, traffic collision and avoidance, and recorders supports the US Navy's first unmanned aerial refueling program
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April 23, 2019
Photo Release: The first edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2019A strong Navy remains a necessary guarantor of India's Security and Prosperity - The first edition of Naval Commanders' Conference, scheduled at New Delhi from 23 to 25 April 2019.
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April 23, 2019
AST & Science announces successful launch of its first satelliteAST & Science today announced that its first satellite, designated BlueWalker 1, has been successfully launched, stabilized in orbit and is ready for operations.
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April 23, 2019
Lockheed Martin inaugurates F-16 production line in Greenville, South CarolinaLockheed Martin hosted a ceremony to celebrate its new F-16 production line in Greenville, South Carolina.
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April 23, 2019
Raytheon's new DeepStrike missile rocket motor passes critical testRaytheon Company completed a successful static test of the new DeepStrike® missile rocket motor, which moved the advanced, surface-to-surface weapon closer to its maiden flight test later this year.
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April 23, 2019
Lockheed Martin receives $362 million contract for Multiple Launch Rocket System launcher (M270A2) recapitalizationThe US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $362 million contract to recapitalize 50 of the US Army's Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers.
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April 22, 2019
IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti are at Qingdao, China to participate in IFR to mark 70th Anniversary of PLA(N)IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti entered Qingdao, China to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) as part of 70TH Anniversary Celebrations of PLA (Navy) on April 21, 2019.
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April 20, 2019
Navy Chief launches 3rd of India's most powerful class of destroyers
By Vishal ThaparChristened Imphal, this will be the first Indian Naval warship to be named after a city in the North-East
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April 19, 2019
IN Ships to participate in International Fleet Review at Qingdao, ChinaIN Ships Kolkata and Shakti are scheduled to arrive Qingdao, China on April 21, 2019 to participate in the International Fleet Review as part of 70TH Anniversary celebrations of PLA (Navy).
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April 19, 2019
Launching of the ninth FREMM frigate, the Alsace:
The first frigate with reinforced air defense capacitiesOn the 18th April 2019, Naval Group launched the multi-missions FREMM frigate Alsace.
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April 18, 2019
US Air Force, Northrop Grumman celebrate 60 years with the T-38 Talon aircraftOn April 10, 1959 at Edwards Air Force Base, Lew Nelson took to the skies for the very first time in a Northrop Grumman built T-38 Talon.
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April 18, 2019
Northrop Grumman awarded Cyber Enterprise Services contract by US Air ForceUnder the CES contract, Northrop Grumman will identify, develop and implement cyber capabilities on Unified Platform to further enable the efficiency and effectiveness of cyber missions.
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April 17, 2019
Collins Aerospace showcases air combat training system in live exercise for senior US Air Force and US Navy officersCollins Aerospace Systems, in collaboration with the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), recently held a Secure Live Air-to-Air Mission (SLAAM) demonstration to showcase how armed forces can quickly adopt secure...
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April 17, 2019
Northrop Grumman Infrared Countermeasures System for the KC-135 achieves Milestone CThe Northrop Grumman Corporation Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) pod for the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft has achieved Milestone C.
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April 17, 2019
Northrop Grumman successfully launches 11th cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station for NASACompany's Antares medium-class rocket launches its largest cargo load to date – S.S. Roger Chaffee to berth with the space station on April 19
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April 17, 2019
Lockheed Martin inks long-term contracts with more F-35 suppliersLockheed Martin has transitioned additional F-35 suppliers to longer term Performance Based Logistics contracts and Master Repair Agreements to enhance supply availability and reduce sustainment costs.
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April 17, 2019
Spike gets a new lease of life: Indian Army seeks Israeli missile as an urgent requirement
By Vishal Thapar240 Spike ER missiles and 12 launchers are being purchased as an "emergency procurement"
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April 17, 2019
Second edition of Indian Navy-Vietnam Peoples' Navy bilateral exercise (IN-VPN Bilat Ex) concludesIn the backdrop of the growing maritime engagement between India and Vietnam, the Indian Navy undertook the second edition of the bilateral maritime exercise...
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April 17, 2019
Exercise Sea VigilThe maiden national level Coastal Defence Exercise SEA VIGIL was conducted by Indian Navy from 22-23 Jan 19.
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April 16, 2019
2nd Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament 2019 kicks off at Chandigarh2nd Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament is being organised by Air Force Sports Control Board at Astro Turf Hockey Ground, 3 Base Repair Depot, Air Force Chandigarh from 16 April to 25 April 2019.
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April 16, 2019
Visit of Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff to ThailandAdmiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff is on a bilateral visit to Thailand from 17 to 19 April 2019.
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April 16, 2019
AUSINDEX-19 ConcludesThe Australian and Indian Navy have concluded a two-week long bilateral maritime exercise code-named AUSINDEX on April 14, 2019.
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April 16, 2019
Indian Navy ship-borne Chetak helicopter crashes into Arabian Sea
By Vishal Thapar3-member crew jump out of chopper as it ditched, rescued
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April 16, 2019
A flight beyond the clouds, beyond compare
By Ayushee ChaudharyApril 15 marked the centenary of the first and only Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh and SP's went down a memory lane to show glimpses from the remarkable life that he led until two years ago when he passed away at the age of 98, only to live forever in the hearts of many air warriors.
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April 15, 2019
IAF celebrates birth centenary of Late Marshal of The Indian Air Force Arjan Singh DFCToday, Indian Air Force marked the beginning of celebration of birth centenary of Late Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh DFC. This day reminds the nation of contribution made by the Marshal to the nation and Indian Air Force.
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April 15, 2019
Successful Trial of 'Nirbhay' Sub-Sonic Cruise MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) today successfully test fired indigenously designed & developed Long Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile “Nirbhay” from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur Odisha.
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April 15, 2019
Lockheed Martin's 360-degree pilot visual system completes first flight on Bell V-280 ValorLockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Pilotage Distributed Aperture Sensor (PDAS) system took flight for the first time aboard the V-280 Valor...
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April 14, 2019
Indian Air Force organises Half MarathonLate Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh DFC was the first and only "Five Star" rank officer of Indian Air Force. His passion for the game of Hockey was unparalleled.
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April 14, 2019
Army concludes new equipment training for Gray Eagle Extended RangeThe U.S. Army has completed its New Equipment Training (NET) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky for the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range.
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April 12, 2019
Northrop Grumman Highlights Mission-Critical Capabilities at AAAA SummitNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will highlight a full range of solutions aimed at providing integrated, mission-critical capabilities during the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Mission Solutions Summit.
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April 12, 2019
Pentagon strongly defends India's A-SAT test, says threats justify the step
By Vishal ThaparWhile US expresses support, there are calls for rules of conduct in space
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April 12, 2019
Amidst military tensions, Army top brass re-prioritises budgetary spending to ensure war readiness
By Vishal ThaparIndustry reps interact with military leadership on defence procurement programmes
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April 12, 2019
Israel's Beresheet, the first privately funded spacecraft, ends before landing on lunar surface
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith the Israeli spacecraft's crash, the country nearly missed becoming the fourth in the list of nations to have landed on the surface of the moon.
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April 11, 2019
IAF top brass reviews aerial skirmish with Pakistan, flags critical requirements for combat edge
By Vishal ThaparDefence Minister terms Balakot air strike "flawless", gives assurance of quick procurements
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April 11, 2019
Closing Ceremony: Indo-Singapore Joint Training Exercise Bold KurukshetraThe 12th edition of joint military exercise between India and Singapore, BOLD KURUKSHETRA 2019, culminated on April 11, 2019 after an impressive closing ceremony held at Babina Military Station.
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April 11, 2019
Northrop Grumman awarded $3.2 billion multi-year contract for 24 E-2D aircraftNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a multi-year contract modification to deliver an additional 24 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy.
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April 11, 2019
DARPA's Biological Technology Office selects Northrop Grumman for Persistent Aquatic Living Sensors (PALS) ProgramThe DARPA Biological Technology Office selected Northrop Grumman Corporation to prototype sensing capabilities using undersea organisms to assist in passively detecting and tracking undersea threats.
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April 10, 2019
INS Shikra hosts Naval Investiture CeremonyThe Naval Investiture Ceremony for 2019 was held at the naval helicopter base INS Shikra of Western Naval Command (WNC), Mumbai on April 10, 2019.
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April 10, 2019
1TS Ships visit to Port Victoria, SeychellesShips of the First Training Squadron (1TS) INS Tarangini, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on April 6, 2019.
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EXCLUSIVE
April 9, 2019
Elbit beats Nexter in epic battle to win Indian 155 mm, 52 calibre towed gun competition
By Vishal ThaparBut order for the Israeli ATHOS 2052 howitzer may be reduced from 1,580 guns to just 400 to make way for DRDO's ATAGS
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April 9, 2019
Certifiable Ground Control Station controls first end-to-end flightThe Certifiable Ground Control Station (CGCS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was used to control the complete flight of an MQ-9B SkyGuardian – including takeoff and landing – on March 12th.
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April 9, 2019
Northrop Grumman selected to provide maintenance and logistics services to US NavyNorthrop Grumman Corporation was selected by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the Naval Aviation Enterprise, as part of a $12.6 billion indefinite...
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April 9, 2019
Boeing, Australian Space Agency commit to future collaborationBoeing and the Australian Space Agency have signed a Statement of Strategic Intent to help advance the agency's goals to expand Australia's domestic space industry.
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April 8, 2019
First lot of 6 indigenised Bofors guns handed over to the Army
By Vishal ThaparGo-ahead given for bulk production of 114 'Dhanush' howitzers
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April 8, 2019
Kalyani Group and Thales to develop the Next Generation of Defence Systems Capability in IndiaKalyani Group and Thales have formalized a new collaboration for the design, development and manufacture of next generation weapons systems for the Defence and Law Enforcement sectors in India and abroad.
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April 8, 2019
Raytheon demos land-based deployable version of its ship-based precision landing systemEarlier this year, Raytheon Company demonstrated a land-based expeditionary version of its Joint Precision Approach and Landing System for the first time to U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps officials at Marine Corps Air Station...
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April 6, 2019
India announces virtual moratorium on A-SAT tests, claims satellite kill capability up to a range of 1,000 km
By Vishal Thapar & Ayushee ChaudharyNo threat of debris to International Space Station, says DRDO chief, dismisses NASA fears
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April 6, 2019
IAF rejects US magazine's claims of no Pakistani F-16 missing
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Indian Air Force, on Friday reiterated its contention of having shot down a Pakistani F-16 in an aerial dogfight on February 27 with the Pakistan Air Force over the LoC. IAF validated the claim with electronic signatures that show the use of F-16 by PAF.
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April 5, 2019
No Pak F-16 shot down by IAF, claims US magazine
By Vishal ThaparUS count of PAF F-16 fleet under End User Agreement finds "none missing", according to the report
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April 5, 2019
Staff Maj Gen (Navy) Abluhha Hassan M A Al-Sulaiti Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces visits IndiaStaff Maj Gen (Navy) Abdulla Hassan M A Al-Sulaiti, Commander, Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) visited India from 2 to 5 April 2019 along with a three member Qatar Navy delegation.
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April 5, 2019
Indian Navy signs MoU with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)The Indian Navy and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today inked a MoU to undertake joint research and development of advanced technologies for the Indian Navy.
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April 4, 2019
Wreckage of World War-II era USAF aircraft found in Arunachal seven decades after crash
By Vishal ThaparThis was one of the war planes which went missing while flying supply missions to China in the 1940s
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April 4, 2019
Damage to landing spacecraft delays India’s moon mission
By Ayushee ChaudharyChandrayaan-2 involves a landing on the Moon's South Pole, where NASA had earlier discovered ice. Only Russia, US and China have landed spacecraft on the lunar surface earlier
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April 4, 2019
Collins Aerospace unveils plans to redefine the future of electric flight with "The Grid," the most advanced electric power systems lab in the industryAt a ceremony today, Collins Aerospace Systems executives revealed plans for The Grid—the industry's most advanced electric power systems lab.
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April 4, 2019
Northrop Grumman successfully completes second ground test of new rocket motor for United Launch Alliance Atlas VThe maximum thrust of the GEM 63 is 373,000 pounds or roughly the equivalent of five B-2 Spirit bombers. Up to five GEM 63 motors can support a single Atlas V launch.
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April 4, 2019
Raytheon hires former NSA official Teresa Shea to lead DoD and Intel cyber portfolioRaytheon today named former NSA official and In-Q-Tel executive, Teresa Shea, vice president of Cyber Warfare and Mission Innovations within its Intelligence, Information and Services business.
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April 3, 2019
Amid tensions with Pak, US approves $2.6 billion sale of 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to India
By Vishal ThaparCongress notified, US terms India as a force for stability, peace and progress in Asia while justifying sale
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April 3, 2019
The biggest in the world Mi-26T2V helicopter completes preliminary flight testsRussian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) successfully completed preliminary flight tests of the Mi-26T2V helicopter.
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April 3, 2019
US Air Force and Raytheon collaborate to modernize space command and control systemThe US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and a consortium of tech firms led by Raytheon are modernizing and simplifying the legacy Space Defense Operations Center, a 1990s-era system that tracks and monitors space debris.
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April 2, 2019
Visit of Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, Commander of the Sri Lankan NavyVice Admiral Piyal De Silva, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy visited India from 30 March to 2 April 2019 on an official visit. This is the first visit of the Admiral to India after taking over as Commander, Sri Lanka Navy.
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April 2, 2019
IAF Su-30s scramble after Pak drone movement in Punjab
By Vishal ThaparWith no let up in military tensions with Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on April 1 scrambled two Sukhoi-30 MKI fighters after a Pakistani drone was sighted flying close to the International Boundary in the Khemkaran sector of Punjab.
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April 2, 2019
NASA chief terms India's ASAT missile test unacceptable after presence of threatening orbital debris
By Ayushee ChaudharyFive days after India shot down one of its own low-orbiting satellite, NASA head states that the Indian test has enhanced the risk of collision with the International Space Station to 44% over 10 days.
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April 2, 2019
Coming of age? Aero India spotlight finally shines on the Tejas fighter
By Vishal ThaparFatal crash, destruction of 300 vehicles in a car park and contradictory statistics mar the show
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April 2, 2019
UAVs scale high @ the premier Drone Olympics
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe first of its kind Olympics held for the future, eyed unmanned aerial vehicles or drones, saw the remotely controlled devices display rescue skills, visual formations and much more giving a wonderful contest to the larger than life aircraft.
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April 2, 2019
Curtiss-Wright and General Dynamics Mission Systems collaborate to deliver open architecture AI-based solutions for EW situational awareness applicationsCurtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions division today announced that it is collaborating with General Dynamics Mission Systems to deliver open architecture artificial intelligence (AI) based commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions...
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April 1, 2019
HAL AND HEARTY: HAL declares all is well with record turnover of $2.8 billion
By Vishal ThaparLargest Defence PSU distances itself from recent alarm over financial distress, to focus on Tejas fighters & indigenous systems for future business
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April 1, 2019
Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd. Score a Century
By Rear Admiral Sushil Ramsay (Retd)Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Mini-Ratna - Category 1 and a leading Public Sector Defence Shipyard of the country delivered its 100th warship to the Indian Navy on March 30, 2019.
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April 1, 2019
IAF bleeds in peace, suffers 5th fighter crash during training sorties in just 62 days
By Vishal ThaparTotal number of aircraft lost by the IAF in the first three months of 2019 stands at a staggering 9
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April 1, 2019
PSLV-C45 successfully launched EMISAT and 28 global satellites in ISRO's first three orbit mission
By Ayushee ChaudharyStationed successfully in PSLV's longest mission, India's first electronic surveillance satellite, EMISAT, using electronic intelligence is expected to aid radars in accurately tracking locations
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April 1, 2019
FY 2018-19: HAL Turnover Crosses 19,400 CroresHindustan Aeronautics Limited recorded a turnover of over 19,400 crores (provisional and unaudited) for the financial year ended on March 31, 2019 (corresponding figure for the previous year was 18,284 crores).
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April 1, 2019
Rafael at LAAD 2019Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will showcase a variety of solutions for internal security, space and current and future Brazilian military programs
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April 1, 2019
FN SCAR®-SC .300 carbine: on display at Infopol on FN Herstal boothFN Herstal, world leader in the design and manufacture of small arms will present its latest products at INFOPOL 2019 to be held in Courtrai between 2 - 4 April.
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April 1, 2019
Visit of Chief of the Army Staff to USAGeneral Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff is scheduled to visit United States of America from 02 April to 05 April 2019 on an official visit.
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April 1, 2019
BEL achieves Provisional Turnover of 11,700 Crores for 2018-19Acquires orders of 23,200 crores during the financial year
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March 30, 2019
Induction of in LCU L-56 in the NavyYard 2097 (LCU L 56), the sixth of the class of LCU MK IV ships, have been built and delivered by M/s GRSE Ltd today, on March 30, 2019 at Kolkata.
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March 29, 2019
Visit of Air Marshal RKS Shera Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, IAF at Air Force Station TughlakabadAir Marshal RKS Shera Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force accompanied...
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March 29, 2019
Development of Combat Management System for Indigenous Aircraft Carrier through Private SectorThe Combat Management System (CMS) for the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) developed with M/s Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (TPSED)...
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March 28, 2019
Navy brings cheers to the residents of Cheriya KadamakudiAs part of the rehabilitation activities being undertaken by the Southern Naval Command after the devastating floods of August 2018, Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (C-in-C), Southern Naval Command, handed over the keys of newly constructed houses to three smiling families of Cheriya kadmakkudi on March 28, 2019.
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March 28, 2019
Chief of the Air Staff felicitates outstanding sportsmenAn impressive ceremony was held at Air Force Station New Delhi on March 28, 2019 to felicitate meritorious sportsmen of IAF who have excelled at National and International arena.
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March 28, 2019
US Army awards $1.13 billion contract to Lockheed Martin for guided multiple launch rocket system production, support equipmentLockheed Martin received a $1.13 billion contract from the U.S. Army for Lot 14 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets and associated equipment.
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March 27, 2019
Space is the new battlefront: India conducts a surprise Anti-Satellite missile test
By Vishal ThaparBallistic Missile Defence interceptor tweaked for capability to destroy enemy satellites
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March 27, 2019
Opening Ceremony Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Exercise Mitra Shakti-VIOpening ceremony of Exercise MITRA SHAKTI VI, a 14 days joint training exercise of the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army has been held on 27 March at Diyatalawa Parade Ground in Diyatalawa, Badulla District, Sri Lanka.
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March 26, 2019
First Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu (8485m) flagged offFirst Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu (8485m) comprising five Officers, two JCOs and eleven OR was flagged off by Director General Military Training on March 26, 2019.
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March 26, 2019
INS Kadmatt at Langkawi, Malaysia to Participate in LIMA-19Indian Navy's frontline ASW corvette, INS Kadmatt arrived at Langkawi, Malaysia on a seven days official visit on Monday March 25, 2019.
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March 26, 2019
Rosoboronexport to show new products from its export portfolio at the LIMA 2019 ExhibitionRosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is arranging a unified Russian exhibit at the 15th International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition LIMA 2019, which will be held on March 26-30 on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia.
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March 25, 2019
Exercise Al Nagah – III 2019 Validation and Closing CeremonyThe third edition of joint military training exercise between Indian Army and Royal Oman Army, Exercise AL NAGAH 2019 concluded at Jabel AI Akhdar training camp, Oman on March 25, 2019.
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March 25, 2019
Admiral Sunil Lanba commissions Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Training Facility - ABHEDYA, at INS Shivaji, LonavalaAdmiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM AVSM ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff commissioned a state of the art "Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Training Facility - ABHEDYA", at INS Shivaji, Lonavla today.
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March 25, 2019
Chinook helicopters to be a game changer, says IAF Chief Dhanoa
By Vishal ThaparIndia's military modernisation plan to beef up war fighting capability in the mountains begins to fall into place. A Chinook can rapidly induct 50 troops or 20 tons of weaponry per sortie to mountainous battlefields
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March 25, 2019
HAL completes production of interim LCA Tejas fighter, clears decks for more combat worthy FOC version
By Vishal ThaparTarget for producing 1st upgraded FOC variant is end-2019
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March 25, 2019
HAL Produces 16th LCA of IOC ContractHAL has produced 16th LCA as per the target till March 31, 2019. The customer flights are expected to be completed by the end of this month. HAL has order for 40 LCAs (16 fighters each in IOC and FOC and 8 trainers) from IAF.
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March 25, 2019
Indian Air Force inducts first four Boeing CH-47F(I) Chinook helicoptersBoeing today handed over the first four CH-47F(I) Chinooks to the Indian Air Force at an induction ceremony at the Air Force Station, Chandigarh.
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March 25, 2019
Local Indian Diaspora join Indian Navy's - Humanitarian efforts in MozambiqueThe HADR efforts by the Indian Navy in Mozambique have galvanised the local Indian Diaspora to work in tandem with the ships of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) currently deployed there.
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March 25, 2019
Damen Shipyards Den Helder signs order with Netherlands' Defense Material Organization for Expeditionary Survey BoatDamen Shipyards Den Helder (DSDH) and the Netherlands' Defense Material Organization (DMO) procurement agency have signed a contract for the design, build and delivery of a prototype Expeditionary Survey Boat (ESB).
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March 25, 2019
US MDA and Boeing Complete Historic Missile Defense TestToday the US Missile Defense Agency and Boeing for the first time launched two Ground-based Midcourse Defense system interceptors to destroy a threat-representative target, validating the fielded system protects...
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March 25, 2019
Northrop Grumman Ground System Provides Direction for the First Dual Interceptor Test for Ground-Based Midcourse Defense SystemCompany's integrated role includes providing direction to the interceptor and target rockets, identifying and tracking the target, and guiding the interceptor to the target
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March 25, 2019
Raytheon kill vehicle hits ICBM target in first dual-salvo testFor the first time, the US Missile Defense Agency, in partnership with the Boeing-led industry team, tested two Raytheon Company Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicles (EKV), which destroyed a threat representative intercontinental...
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March 22, 2019
Africa-India Field Training Exercise-2019As part of the inaugural Africa-India Field Training Exercise, AFINDEX-19 which commenced on 18 March 2019 at Pune, a number of activities in planning and conduct of Humanitarian Mine Assistance has been undertaken by all 18 participating nations.
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March 22, 2019
Indian Air Force to participate in Langkawi International Maritime Aero Expo (LIMA) 2019Langkawi International Maritime Aero Expo (LIMA-2019) is planned in Langkawi, Malaysia from 26 March 2019 to 30 March 2019.
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March 20, 2019
BEL receives first Green Channel CertificateNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has received the first Green Channel Status certificate from Directorate General Quality Assurance (DGQA) for supply of Spares for a particular Radar being manufactured by Military Radar Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of BEL's Bangalore Complex.
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March 20, 2019
Indian Navy - First Responder to Cyclone 'IDAI' in MozambiqueThe ships of First Training Squadron of Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) operating in the Southern Indian Ocean were diverted to Port Beira, Mozambique based on request received from the Government of Mozambique to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to the local population post...
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March 19, 2019
33rd Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) Commences at Port BlairIndonesian Naval Ship KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin and Maritime Patrol Aircraft CN-235 led by Cmde Dafit Santoso arrived at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar...
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March 19, 2019
Curtain Raiser: Indo-Sri Lanka joint Exercise Mitra Shakti-VIExercise MITRA SHAKTI is conducted annually as part of military diplomacy and interaction between armies of India & Sri Lanka. The joint exercise for the year 2018-19 will be conducted from 26 March to 08 April 2019 in Sri Lanka.
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March 18, 2019
CNS Reviews Operational Readiness Exercise in KochiThe Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, arrived Kochi on 18 March 19 for the debrief of the recently concluded annual Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX).
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March 18, 2019
Opening ceremony: Africa-India Field Training Exercise-2019The inaugural Africa-India Field Training Exercise-2019 for India and African nations called AFINDEX-19 scheduled from 18 March to 27 March 2019 started with a grand opening ceremony on 18 March 2019 at Aundh Military Station, Pune.
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March 18, 2019
Manohar Parrikar: Reluctant Defence Minister who pushed Make in India agenda to the heart of military procurements
By Vishal ThaparA gentleman politician, he was one of India's most colourful and amiable Defence Ministers
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March 18, 2019
India deploys Nuclear submarines, aircraft carrier in North Arabian Sea to pin down Pakistan
By Vishal ThaparNo let-up in post-Pulwama military posture despite talk of de-escalation
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March 17, 2019
Naval Commanders at Kochi for OP DiscussionsAdmiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff will be in Kochi on March 18, 2019 to preside over the debrief of largest War Game of the Indian Navy - the Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX 19).
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March 15, 2019
Northrop Grumman products from across the country support ULA Delta IV launch of WGS-10 spacecraftNorthrop Grumman’s advanced technologies support communications improvements for US and Allied Forces
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March 14, 2019
Closing ceremony: Indo-Bangladesh joint Military Exercise Sampriti - 2019Exercise Sampriti-VIII, a joint Indo-Bangladesh military exercise which witnessed participation of a company group of 9th Battalion the Rajputana Rifles...
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March 13, 2019
Indo-Oman Joint Exercise Al Nagah 2019Indo Oman Joint Exercise Al Nagah III 2019, a joint military exercise between Indian and Royal Army of Oman (RAO), commenced this morning at HQ Jabel Regiment, Nizwa, Oman with a brief but impressive opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the national flags of both countries with Omani and Indian soldiers...
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March 13, 2019
World's first live video broadcast from underwater uses Sonardyne's BlueCommPioneering subsea communications technology from Sonardyne International Ltd. has been used to stream the first live broadcast to global audiences from an underwater submersible.
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March 13, 2019
Lockheed Martin develops world-first LTE-over-satellite systemLockheed Martin has developed a new LTE-over-Satellite system designed to provide connectivity to remote regions, including areas without cellphone coverage, boats off-shore, or during natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires...
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March 12, 2019
US Marines Conduct Virtual Training for First Time at Northrop Grumman Distributed Training CenterNorthrop Grumman Corporation's Distributed Training Center (DTC) recently hosted simulated training for the U.S. Marine Corps at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia.
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March 11, 2019
Twin Success for Guided PINAKADefence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) today successfully test fired the Guided PINAKA from Pokhran ranges. The weapon system is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance kit comprising of an advanced navigation and control system.
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March 11, 2019
Admiral Sunil Lanba Chairman COSC and Chief of the Naval Staff visits UKAdmiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM AVSM ADC Chairman COSC and Chief of the Naval Staff is scheduled to visit UK on an official tour from 12 to 15 March 2019.
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March 11, 2019
Northrop Grumman, MBDA Demonstrate Integration of Missile Family with Next-Generation Battle ManagerNorthrop Grumman Corporation and MBDA have successfully completed a joint, company-funded effort to incorporate the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) family into the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).
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March 9, 2019
Chief of the Army Staff visits Independent Para BrigadeThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Bipin Rawat today visited Para Brigade and reviewed their operational readiness.
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March 8, 2019
Northrop Grumman Awarded $322.5 Million for Engineering and Manufacturing Development for the Extended Range Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided MissileNorthrop Grumman Corporation has received a $322.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program.
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March 8, 2019
IAF MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan amid tensions with Pakistan
By Vishal ThaparAn Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crashed after take-off from the Nal forward airbase in Rajasthan on March 8 after a suspected bird hit. The pilot ejected safely.
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March 8, 2019
Army Chief briefs top US General on Pak support to terror
By Vishal ThaparArmy Chief General Bipin Rawat on March 8 briefed the visiting Commander of the US Special Operations Command, General Raymond Thomas about Pakistan's continued support to terrorism.
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March 8, 2019
$3 billion deal for lease of 2nd Russian Akula class N-submarine for Indian Navy
By Vishal ThaparChakra-III to be delivered to Indian Navy by 2025
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March 8, 2019
Vice Admiral Gurtej Singh Pabby PVSM AVSM VSM, Indian Navy awarded Distinguished Alumunus Award by IIT MumbaiVice Admiral Gurtej Singh Pabby, PVSM AVSM VSM, Chief of Material, Indian Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by IIT Mumbai on 08 Mar 19...
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March 7, 2019
Large Innovation in a Small Southern Town: Building Northrop Grumman's OmegAIn a small Mississippi town, a group of scientists and engineers recently gathered to discuss their next project: building large aerospace composite structures for Northrop Grumman's new OmegA rocket.
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EXCLUSIVE
March 7, 2019
Used in Balakot airstrike, Spice Bombs & Litening pods being made in India
By Vishal ThaparIn the spotlight after the path breaking Indian airstrike on the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror camp at Balakot in Pakistan on February 26, the Spice smart bomb fired...
