News Releases
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June 1, 2017
US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $413 million for JASSM®-ER productionLockheed Martin received a $413.8 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for Lot 15 production of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)-Extended Range (ER) version.
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June 1, 2017
Boeing awards components manufacturing contract to Germany-based COTESABoeing has awarded Saxony-based COTESA GmbH a five-year contract to manufacture key components for the H-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter. This is the first Boeing contract award to COTESA.
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June 1, 2017
Stinger missiles with proximity fuzes destroy UAVs in first-ever testDuring a recent Army test, a pair of Raytheon Company Stinger anti-air missiles equipped with new proximity fuzes intercepted two small unmanned airborne systems—an MQM-170C Outlaw and an unidentified smaller system...
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May 31, 2017
Affordability, timely delivery, quality and life cycle support from industry critical to build India’s future Navy: Admiral Lanba, Chief of Naval Staff2-day seminar on ‘Building India’s Future Navy: Technology Imperatives’ gets under way
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May 31, 2017
Damen Shipyards Group consolidate commitment to Australian shipbuildingDamen Shipyards Group recentlyvisited Adelaideto further consolidatetheir partnership with ASC Shipbuilding andForgacsMarine and Defence (Forgacs)...
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May 31, 2017
First steel cut for Australian Antarctic Supply Research VesselMarking the commencement of construction of the Damen Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV), a steel cutting ceremony has been held at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania.
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May 31, 2017
Lockheed Martin offers ultrarealistic simulation for training and virtual reality with Prepar3D® v4Pilots, instructors, and enthusiasts can dive into immersive training as Lockheed Martin released Prepar3D® v4. Prepar3D (pronounced "Prepared") is Lockheed Martin's...
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May 31, 2017
L3 WESCAM meets Canada’s ongoing demand for electro-optical and infrared sensor solutionsL3 WESCAM announced today that the demand for its MX™-Series of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems within the Canadian market continues to grow in support of critical surveillance missions operating both domestically...
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May 30, 2017
US Air Force Combat Rescue Helicopter reaches milestone, paving way for assembly, test and evaluationLockheed Martin today announced it successfully reached a key milestone – the Air Vehicle Critical Design Review (CDR) – for the U.S. Air Force's CRH program.
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May 30, 2017
Boeing helps US successfully intercept missile defense targetThe Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system built by Boeing successfully intercepted a threat representative of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), demonstrating the system’s ability to detect, engage and destroy targets...
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May 30, 2017
Raytheon kill vehicle succeeds in first intercept of intercontinental ballistic missileA Raytheon Company upgraded Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, or EKV, a kinetic-force weapon that slams into its targets, destroyed an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time during a Missile Defense Agency test...
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May 29, 2017
Defence Minister witnesses flying display at HAL facilitiesMr. Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, witnessed a spectacular flying display of HAL products at HAL Airport here today on May 29, 2017.
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May 29, 2017
High Level Meeting between Indian and Vietnam Coast GuardA four member delegation of the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) led by Senior Colonel Pham Kim Hau, Vice Commandant is on an official visit to India from 28-31 May 2017.
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May 28, 2017
Chief of Army Staff visits MyanmarGeneral Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff is on a four days visit to Myanmar from 28 to 31 May 2017. During the visit General Bipin Rawat is scheduled to meet a number of high ranking dignitaries of Myanmar...
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May 27, 2017
The CAS visits Air Force Station Bhisiana pays homage to Kargil martyrsAir Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, led a four aircraft, MiG-21 'Missing Man' formation flypast today, at AF Station Bhisiana, to honour the valour and supreme sacrifice of Kargil martyrs.
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May 27, 2017
Passing out Parade held at Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaAt an impressive Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala here today, Saturday, 27 May 2017, 272 cadets of Indian Navy, 66 cadets of Indian Coast Guard and two International cadets – one each from Benin and Tanzania...
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May 26, 2017
Eastern Fleet ships on overseas deployment to IndonesiaIn pursuance of India’s ‘Act East Policy’, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri, Shivalik, Jyoti and Kamorta under the command of Rear Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, YSM, VSM, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet are on an overseas deployment...
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May 26, 2017
Indo-Thailand Siam Bharat 17: HADRIndo-Thailand Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Table Top Exercise 2017 is in progress at Chiang Mai, Thailand from 22 May to 26 May 17 between the Indian Air Force and Royal Thailand Air Force (RTAF).
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May 25, 2017
MQ-9B SkyGuardian remains airborne for over 48 hours non-stopGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) today announced that its new MQ-9B SkyGuardian™ Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system, a "Certifiable" (STANAG 4671) version of its Predator® B product line, has set a company record...
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May 17, 2017
Exercise THAR SHAKTIIndian Army’s Chetak Corps carried out operational manoeuvres code named Exercise THAR SHAKTI in the deserts of Rajasthan. The exercise involved approximately 20,000 troops along with Tanks, ICVs, Artillery Guns and advanced surveillance sensors.
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May 16, 2017
Indian warships visit Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaAs part of the Indian Navy’s overseas deployment to the West Coast of Africa and the Mediterranean Sea, three Indian warships, INS Mumbai, INS Trishul and INS Aditya, arrived at Jeddah today (16 May 17) for a three-day visit.
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May 16, 2017
New Lockheed Martin exoskeleton helps soldiers carry heavy gearTheir demanding missions often require soldiers to carry heavy equipment packs long distances over rough terrain, or up and down stairs and underground infrastructure in urban environments.
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May 15, 2017
Indian Navy and Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad sign Memorandum of UnderstandingVice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM, Director General Naval Operations and Mr Tapan Misra, Director, Space Application Centre (SAC) signed...
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May 15, 2017
IMDEX Asia 2017: CONTROP announces multiple contracts to provide iSea EO/IR maritime payloads to several customers worldwideCONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. – a company specializing in the field of electro-optics (EO) and infrared (IR) defense and homeland security solutions for maritime...
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May 15, 2017
Lockheed Martin to deliver Sniper Pods for Kuwait Hornet aircraftLockheed Martin received a delivery order from the U.S. Air Force to provide Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) to the Kuwait Air Force for its F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft.
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May 14, 2017
Chief of the Naval Staff to attend Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) 50 International Maritime Review (IMR)Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff, is on an official tour to Singapore from 15 May 2017.
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May 14, 2017
Eastern Fleet Ships on deployment to MalaysiaIn pursuance of India’s ‘Act East Policy’, Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Jyoti are on an overseas deployment to the South East Asia and Southern Indian Ocean.
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May 14, 2017
NAVANTIS is Navantia bet to unify Ship training needs in a single productFrom already existing Platform Control simulators, mainly focused on crew engineers training, Navantia has extended the capabilities towards bridge pilots’ world, providing an overall solution for both kinds of crew members...
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May 13, 2017
INS Darshak completes hydrographic surveys in Sri LankaINS Darshak of the Eastern Naval Command which has been on a two month deployment to Sri Lanka has successfully completed surveys of Weligama Bay and Southern coast of Sri Lanka.
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May 13, 2017
INS Rajput on a 3-day visit to YangonINS Rajput, Indian Navy's front line guided missile destroyer entered Yangon, Myanmar for an Operational Turn around (OTR) from 11-13 May 17.
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May 12, 2017
Eastern Fleet’s Overseas Deployment to SingaporeIn pursuance of India’s Act East policy, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri, Shivalik, Jyoti and Kamorta are on an Overseas Deployment to the South East Asia and Southern Indian Ocean under the command of Rear Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, YSM, VSM...
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May 12, 2017
DCNS exhibits at IMDEX 2017, Singapore, from 16 to 18 May 2017DCNS is the European leader in naval defense and a major player in marine renewable energy. A long-term partner of Singapore, the Group is willing to strengthen its cooperation with local industry to enhance the city-state’s sovereignty at sea...
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May 11, 2017
Raytheon selected to develop 3DELRR, new expeditionary radar for US Air ForceRaytheon Co. - Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $52,686,179 fixed-price-incentive-firm engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) contract for 3DELRR System.
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May 10, 2017
Sanjay Mitra appointed as new Defence SecretaryThe government on May 10 approved the appointment of West Bengal cadre and 1982 batch officer Sanjay Mitra as the next Defence Secretary with a fixed tenure of two years.
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May 10, 2017
IMDEX Asia 2017: CONTROP releases a compact High Definition (HD) EO/IR camera payload for small boatsCONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd.– a company specializing in the field of electro-optics (EO) and infrared (IR) defense and homeland security solutions...
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May 9, 2017
29th India-Indonesia Co-ordinated Patrol (CORPAT) CommencesThe 29th series of India–Indonesia CORPAT is scheduled from 09 – 25 May 17 with the opening ceremony being conducted from 09 - 12 May 17 at Port Blair under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command.
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May 8, 2017
HENSOLDT expands “Xpeller” counter-UAV product familyHENSOLDT, the new sensor house, has entered into a collaboration in the area of counter-UAV with sensor provider Squarehead Technology AS, Oslo. At Xponential, Dallas/Texas, HENSOLDT signed a collaboration agreement with Squarehead...
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May 8, 2017
Boeing demonstrates airborne networking systemBoeing and the US Air Force recently demonstrated that multiple aircraft and ground stations can efficiently and securely communicate using the Boeing-developed Talon HATE airborne networking system.
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May 8, 2017
Rolls-Royce and Kale Group create defence aero engine joint ventureRolls-Royce and Kale Group, a major partner in global and national defence and aerospace industries, have announced the formation of a joint venture company to target aero engine opportunities in Turkey.
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May 8, 2017
Romania Air Force to receive F-16 Fighting Falcon Training SystemLockheed Martin will deliver a tailored simulation-based F-16 training environment for the Romanian Air Force (RoAF).
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May 5, 2017
GSLV successfully launches South Asia SatelliteIndia's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09) successfully launched the 2230 kg South Asia Satellite (GSAT-9) into its planned Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) today (May 05, 2017).
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May 5, 2017
Indian warships visit Alexandria, EgyptAs part of the Indian Navy’s overseas deployment (OSD) to the Mediterranean Sea and the West Coast of Africa, two Indian warships, INS Mumbai and INS Aditya, arrived at Alexandria on May 5, 2017 for a three-day visit.
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May 5, 2017
First Italian-built F-35B 'Rolls Out' of Cameri production facilityThe first Short Take-Off/Vertical Landing version of the F-35, or F-35B, assembled outside the United States rolled out of the Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility here today.
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May 5, 2017
Rolls-Royce and Garden Reach agree to assemble MTU engines in IndiaRolls-Royce and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) have agreed the finalassembly of MTU Series 4000 engines in India. The 12V and 16V 4000 M90 type engines will be assembled in GRSE’s Diesel Engine Plantin Ranchi.
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May 5, 2017
Start of the programme to renovate the FLF stealth frigatesOn 2 May 2017, the DGA awarded the contract to renovate three of the five La Fayette-class Frigates (FLF) currently in service with the French Navy to DCNS.
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May 5, 2017
Naval Commanders’ Conference concludesThe four-day long Naval Commanders’ Conference concluded on May 5, 2017 wherein the top-level leadership of Navy reviewed major operational, training and administrative activities undertaken in the last six months.
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May 4, 2017
Erdogan’s visit will cement relations
By Ranjit KumarIndia and Turkey have differences over the status of Kashmir and Northern Cyprus, but that has not stopped the two nations from strengthening relations. Both nations believe that economic and trade relations can be more comprehensive and India believes that economic-relations can help in weaning away Turkey from Pakistan.
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May 4, 2017
Punj Lloyd and IWI set-up India’s first private sector small arms manufacturing plant at Malanpur, Madhya PradeshDiversified conglomerate Punj Lloyd and its JV Partner, Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) today inaugurated the country’s first Private Sector Small Arms Manufacturing Plant...
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May 4, 2017
HENSOLDT’s Spexer Radars conquer the World MarketThe “Spexer” product family from HENSOLDT, the former Electronics business unit of Airbus Defence and Space, is becoming a real export hit.
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May 3, 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical selects GKN Aerospace fuel systems for Predator B MQ-9B aircraftGKN Aerospace has signed a development agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) covering the design, development...
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May 3, 2017
The first fleet of H135s for French emergency medical services is now fully operationalAirbus Helicopters has completed deliveries of three H135s, the latest version of its family, for emergency medical services (EMS) operations by SAF Group.
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May 3, 2017
Raytheon begins AN/SPY-6(V) radar productionRaytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is being awarded a $327,146,998 Fixed Price Incentive (firm target) modification to previously awarded contract N00024-14-C-5315 to exercise options for Air and Missile Defense Radar Program...
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May 2, 2017
Naval Commanders’ Conference commences in New DelhiA four day Naval Commanders’ Conference commenced this morning at New Delhi. Hon’ble Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley addressed the Naval Commanders’ and interacted with them along with Hon’ble RRM...
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May 2, 2017
Boeing KC-46A tanker joins flight test programBoeing now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test program, expanding its ability to complete ground and flight-test activities as it progresses toward first deliveries to the U.S. Air Force.
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May 2, 2017
Patriot saves lives by downing more than 100 ballistic missiles in combatSince Jan. 1, 2015, Raytheon's Patriot™ integrated air and missile defense system has shot down more than 100 tactical ballistic missiles in combat operations around the world.
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May 1, 2017
Army Chief assures Bhutan of continued supportArmy Chief General Bipin Rawat is on a Goodwill Visit to Bhutan from 27 to 30 April. Today the Army Chief had an audience with, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, King of Bhutan at Tashi Chhodzong Palace, Thimpu.
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May 1, 2017
The Armoured Corps Celebrates ‘79th Armour Day’The Armoured Corps celebrated its ‘79th ARMOUR DAY’ on 01 May 17. The event commemorates the mechanization of the erstwhile Indian Cavalry on 01 May 1938, when the SCINDE HORSE became the first Indian Cavalry Regiment...
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April 30, 2017
Naval Commanders’ Conference May 2017A four day Naval Commanders’ Conference is scheduled at New Delhi from 02 - 05 May 17. The Chief of the Naval Staff, with the Commanders-in-Chief, will review major operational, training and administrative activities undertaken...
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April 29, 2017
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marhsal BS Dhanoa to Air Force Station AgraAir Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, IAF visited Air Force Station Agra on April 28, 2017.
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April 26, 2017
Lockheed Martin to upgrade and support sensors for Japan's Apache fleetLockheed Martin has received contracts to upgrade the Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M TADS/PNVS) system for Japan's fleet of AH-64DJP Apache attack helicopters and provide Performance Based Logistics...
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April 26, 2017
Lockheed Martin continues successful flight demonstrations of Fury expeditionary unmanned aerial system (UAS)Lockheed Martin's advanced tactical Group 3 unmanned aerial system (UAS), Fury, is regularly flying long-range endurance test missions as the company prepares...
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April 26, 2017
Lockheed Martin delivers new capabilities for F-35 logistics systemLockheed Martin's next iteration of the F-35's Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) has been approved for installation at U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy F-35 sites.
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April 26, 2017
Raytheon awarded $375 million initial contract to upgrade US Air Force Air and Space Operations CentersThe U.S. Air Force Materiel Command has awarded Raytheon Company a contract with an initial value of up to $375 million over six years to sustain and modernize the Air and Space Operations Center Weapon System, or AOC WS.
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April 25, 2017
Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chairman COSC & CNS releases Joint Doctrine Indian Armed Forces - 2017Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Naval Staff released a revised version...
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April 25, 2017
Airbus Helicopters celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Gazelle's maiden flightAirbus Helicopters celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Gazelle's maiden flight today during a conference at the museum of aviation in St Victoret, near the company...
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April 24, 2017
Second Boeing T-X aircraft takes flightBoeing [NYSE: BA] and partner Saab [Stockholm: SAABB] have completed the first flight of their second production-ready T-X aircraft, which is identical to the first and designed specifically for the U.S. Air Force advanced pilot training requirement.
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April 24, 2017
Protecting the Soldier: US Army orders more Q-53 counterfire radars from Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin will manufacture additional AN/TPQ-53 counterfire radar systems for the U.S. Army under a $1.6 billion order-dependent contract.
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April 24, 2017
US Navy's fifth Lockheed Martin-built MUOS satellite now supporting troops with Ultra High Frequency communicationsThe fifth Lockheed Martin-built Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-5) satellite is now delivering secure, beyond-line-of-sight communications to troops...
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April 23, 2017
Army Commanders’ Conference concludes: Army Chief stresses on need to push modernisation and inclusive HR policiesArmy Commanders’ Conference came to an end on 22 April 17 with the closing remarks of General Bipin Rawat.
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April 21, 2017
Maiden firing of BrahMos Land Attack Supersonic Cruise MissileIndian Navy successfully undertook the firing of BrahMos Land Attack Supersonic Cruise Missile from a ship today. This variant of Long Range BrahMos Missile was fired from Indian Naval Ship Teg, a Guided Missile Frigate, on a target on land.
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April 21, 2017
The intermediate-size frigate programme: DCNS is pleased to have been informed by the French Defence Ministry of a contract attributionThe French Defence Ministry today announced the attribution to DCNS of a contract for the development and construction of five intermediate-size frigates (FTIs) intended...
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April 21, 2017
Rockwell Collins to feature open system avionics, FACE apps, communication and navigation technology at AAAA 2017Rockwell Collins, a leader in Army avionics, will participate in AAAA 2017 on Apr. 26-27, at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
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April 20, 2017
Chief of Naval Staff honours naval Gallantry and non Gallantry Award winners at Naval Investiture CeremonyNaval Investiture Ceremony, an annual event for the Indian Navy, was held at Command Parade Ground, Eastern Naval Command Visakhapatnam today, 20 April 2017.
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April 20, 2017
Long Range Discrimination Radar program led by Lockheed Martin Achieves Preliminary Design Review on-scheduleLockheed Martin announces new Solid State Radar Integration Site that will significantly reduce risk before the missile defense radar is constructed in Alaska
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April 20, 2017
Let the FORTIS® Tool Arm give you a hand!The key weight-bearing component of Lockheed Martin's industry-leading FORTIS® industrial exoskeleton is now available as a separate product.
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April 20, 2017
Rolls-Royce opens first Defence Service Delivery Centre in Asia to support Indian Armed Forces & HALRolls-Royce has opened a new Defence Service Delivery Centre (SDC) in Asia, located at the Manyata Embassy Business Park in Bengaluru.
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April 19, 2017
Hon'ble RM's interaction with IAF Commanders during Air Force Commanders' ConferenceArun Jaitley, Hon'ble Raksha Mantri inaugurated the biannual Air Force Commanders' Conference at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi on 19 April 2017.
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April 18, 2017
Self-reliance, indigenization and collaboration are Navy's mantra for future building: Vice Admiral DeshpandeFICCI's seminar on 'Building India's Future Navy: Technology Imperatives'
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April 18, 2017
Indian Warships on Overseas Deployment: Visit Souda Bay, GreeceAs part of the Indian Navy's Overseas Deployment (OSD) to the Mediterranean Sea and the West Coast of Africa, four warships, namely Indian Naval Ships Mumbai, Trishul, Tarkash and Aditya, arrived at Souda Bay, Greece for a three-day visit yesterday.
