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September 26, 2018
Rockwell Collins' military ground radio achieves major milestone with Type-1 NSA certificationRadio provides the next generation of reliable, secure and enhanced communications capabilities to warfighters on the ground
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September 26, 2018
Philippine Coast Guard becomes Philippines' first H145 operator for parapublic missionsPhilippine Coast Guard has placed an order for one H145 helicopter, making it the first H145 parapublic operator in the Philippines.
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September 26, 2018
Northrop Grumman selected for DIA HELIOS IDIQ supporting intelligence data collectionHELIOS IDIQ supports the Defense Intelligence Agency’s mission to develop and deliver leading edge scientific and technical capabilities
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September 26, 2018
CAE USA awarded $200 million US Air Force C-130H Aircrew Training System contractCAE today announced that CAE USA has been awarded a United States Air Force (USAF) contract to provide comprehensive C-130H aircrew training services.
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September 26, 2018
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Working Group meeting on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (27–28 September 2018)In the series of meetings of IONS Working Group (IWG) on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), the 3rd meeting is scheduled at Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, Vishakhapatnam from 27 to 28 September 2018.
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September 26, 2018
Contract for construction of Diving Support Vessels (DSV) signedA contract was signed by the Indian Navy with M/s Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Vishakhapatnam, on 20 Sep 18 for construction of two Diving Support Vessels (DSV) to augment the Indian Navy's submarine support operations on either coast.
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September 25, 2018
Indian Coast Guard ready for future challengesCoast Guard Commanders Conference continued for the second day witnessing intense deliberations on wide range of Maritime issues. The Conference was inaugurated yesterday by Raksha Mantri, Nirmala Sitharaman.
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September 25, 2018
Parakram Parv CelebrationsIndian Armed Forces have always brought laurels to the Nation. Their contribution in war and peace are of immense value to every Indian. It is the contribution of our Armed Forces that we proudly celebrate Vijay Diwas, Kargil Vijay Diwas Day and many such battle honour days.
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September 25, 2018
ThinKom successfully demonstrates first aero terminal connectivity with SES' O3b MEO satellitesThinKom Solutions, Inc. today announced the successful completion of the first ground test of its ThinAir® Ka2517 Ka-band phased-array satellite antenna with the SES' O3b constellation of medium-Earth orbit (MEO) satellites.
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September 25, 2018
Ariane 5 celebrates its 100th launchFor its 100th launch – its fourth of 2018 – Ariane 5 lifted off from the European spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana) and placed the two telecommunications satellites Horizons 3e and Azerspace-2/Intelsat38 in GTO.
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September 24, 2018
Golden Globe Race #GGR 2018 - Commander Abhilash Tomy, KC rescued safely by FV OsirisGolden Globe Race #GGR 2018 Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy, representing India in the Golden Globe Race 2018(GGR) on an indigenously built sailing vessel 'Thuriya' was dismasted and suffered a back injury on 21 Sep 18.
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September 24, 2018
Boeing MH-139 to replace US Air Force UH-1N Huey fleetBoeing will provide its MH-139 helicopter and related support to the US Air Force to replace the more than 40-year-old UH-1N "Huey" helicopters used to protect America's intercontinental ballistic missile bases.
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September 24, 2018
Northrop Grumman expands facility in Beavercreek, Ohio, continues to add manufacturing jobsAnnouncement builds on company's 35-year heritage in Dayton, Ohio
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September 24, 2018
US Army Common Infrared Countermeasure system ready for productionThe Common Infrared Countermeasure system achieves Milestone C, signifying maturity and production readiness
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September 24, 2018
Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 impresses with flight display at Red Bull Air RaceSchiebel's market-leading CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) entertained an international audience with a flight display at the prestigious Red Bull Air Race in Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
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September 24, 2018
Raytheon to expand cybersecurity customer base in the Middle EastRaytheon Company has been awarded a multi-year contract with a new government customer in the Middle East North Africa Region.
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September 23, 2018
Golden Globe Race #GGR 2018 — Rescue operation situation reportGolden Globe Race #GGR 2018 Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy, representing India in the Golden Globe Race 2018 (GGR) on an indigenously built sailing vessel ‘Thuriya’ was dismasted and suffered a back injury 21 Sep 18.
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September 22, 2018
Closing ceremony: Indo-Kazakhstan Joint exercise KAZIND 2018Indian Army and Kazakhstan Army today completed the third edition of their joint military Exercise KAZIND 2018 in Otar Military area, Kazakhstan in a significant step towards fostering military and diplomatic ties between the two countries. The two week long exercise had commenced on 10 Sep 2018.
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September 22, 2018
Golden Globe Race 2018Commander Abhilash Tomy KC of the Indian Navy, representing India in the Golden Globe Race 2018(GGR) on an indigenously built sailing vessel ‘Thuriya’ was dismasted and suffered a back injury yesterday.
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September 21, 2018
Northrop Grumman opens AC-208 Aircraft Training Center of Excellence™ in Fort WorthNorthrop Grumman Corporation recently hosted an opening ceremony and reception for its new AC-208 Training Center of Excellence™.
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September 20, 2018
Successful Flight Test of PraharDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the indigenously developed surface-to-surface tactical missile ‘Prahar’, from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Balasore, today.
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September 20, 2018
Inaugural Naval Flight Test Seminar held at GoaThe inaugural Naval Flight Test Seminar was held at Goa today, on 20 Sep 18. The seminar witnessed some intensive brain-storming sessions on flight testing fixed and rotary wing aircraft towards integrating them on the aircraft carrier and small decks.
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September 20, 2018
Rockwell Collins awarded first long-term contract with Department of Defense to provide MUOS SATCOM-capable airborne radiosRockwell Collins has been awarded the first long-term contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to supply Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)-capable airborne radios and ancillaries for DoD platforms including fixed and rotary-wing aircraft...
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September 20, 2018
Northrop Grumman Successfully Completes First Qualification Test of New Rocket Motor for United Launch Alliance Atlas VNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) conducted its first ground test of a 63-inch diameter Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM 63) today in Promontory, Utah. Utilizing advanced technologies, the company developed this new rocket motor for use on the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle.
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September 19, 2018
UPA discarded HAL in Rafale deal – Sitharaman
By Rohit SrivastavaAmidst the ongoing Rafale controversy, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, blamed Congress for not including Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) in the Rafale deal and said that the previous regime did nothing to strengthen the capability of the HAL.
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September 19, 2018
Inaugural MILEX-18 comes to an end
By Rohit SrivastavaThe week long inaugural Military Field Training Exercise for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technological and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) nations named 'MILEX-18', after a Validation Exercise and an impressive...
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September 19, 2018
Exercise Aviaindra-18 commences at Lipetsk (Russia)Exercise Aviaindra is an Air Force level exercise between India and the Russian Federation. First Aviaindra was conducted in 2014 and has been planned as a bi-annual exercise.
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September 18, 2018
Naval Group celebrates 10 years in India18 September 2018 will mark 10 years in business for Naval Group in India. From a humble start in 2008 as DCNS India with 10 employees, Naval Group in India is now proud to have a team of over 50 professionals specialised in engineering, supply chain and project management while building a sound industrial ecosystem.
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September 16, 2018
PSLV-C42 launches 2 foreign satellitesThe Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C42) of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched two satellites -- NovaSAR and S1-4-- from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota today on September 16, 2018.
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September 16, 2018
Second flight test of MPATGM successfulIndigenously developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), was successfully flight tested for the second time from the Ahmednagar range today on September 16, 2018.
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September 16, 2018
Opening Ceremony: Indo-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2018Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2018 a joint military exercise of Indian and US armies, commenced this morning at Chaubattia, Uttarakhand with a short yet impressive opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the national flags of both countries...
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September 15, 2018
Air Force Association celebrates Annual DayThe Annual Day of Air Force Association began in the morning with the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate today in the memory of those who laid down their lives for the motherland.
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September 15, 2018
National Defence College, New Delhi Convocation Ceremony – 56th NDC CourseThe National Defence College, New Delhi is the premier seat of learning in India in the field of Defence and Strategic Studies.
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September 14, 2018
Northrop Grumman begins MQ-8C Fire Scout flight tests in Moss Point, Miss.Northrop Grumman Corporation began flight tests for MQ-8C Fire Scout aircraft produced in Moss Point at the Trent Lott International Airport, a major milestone for the company and the region's aerospace economy.
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September 13, 2018
Boeing to update P-8A Poseidon training system for US NavyThe four-year, $194 million agreement supports the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. Updates will reflect the latest aircraft configuration of the Poseidon, providing seamless support for readiness
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September 12, 2018
Rafale and S-400 covers for shortage of fighter —Air Chief
By Rohit SrivastavaWhile the controversy over the Rafale deal is raging, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, on Wednesday, while defending the deal said that Rafale jets and S-400 missiles will lift the combat capability of Air Force which is falling due to depleting fighter squadron.
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September 12, 2018
BEL bags international certification for Information Security ManagementNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has achieved a major milestone in the realm of information security with its Information Systems (Corporate) Division bagging the ISO-27001 ISMS certification.
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September 12, 2018
Northrop Grumman Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System Pairs with Sensors and Shooters for ‘Live Air’ TestIBCS simulates tracking and engagement of aircraft and cruise missile targets using networked sensors and missile launchers during three-week exercise
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September 12, 2018
Standard Missile-3 intercepts ballistic missile target during Japanese test at seaThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the United States Missile Defense Agency completed a successful intercept flight test in cooperation with the U.S. Navy off the coast of Kauai in Hawaii.
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September 11, 2018
13th International Conference on Energising Indian Aerospace Industry
By Rohit SrivastavaThe latest edition of the conference which took place in New Delhi brought together the who’s who of Indian and global defence aviation to deliberate upon the challenges and opportunities in the Indian military aviation market.
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September 11, 2018
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft wins £42 million UK MoD contract for support of BAe 146 fleetBAE Systems has been awarded a four-year £42 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence for the support of the Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) fleet of four BAe 146 jetliners operated by 32 (The Royal) Squadron from RAF Northolt in West London.
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September 11, 2018
Indian Navy sailors rescue man from drowning at Marine DriveThree young sailors of the Indian Navy, Akash ME I, Dhananjay, SEA I, and Vishwakarma ME I, were instrumental in rescuing a man who had fallen into the sea off Marine Drive on the night of September 9, 2018.
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September 11, 2018
Curtain Raiser: Indo-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2018As part of the ongoing Indo-US defence cooperation, a joint military training Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2018 is scheduled to be conducted in the foothills of Himalayas at Chaubattia in Uttarakhand from 16 September to 29 September 2018.
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September 10, 2018
Successful Air-to-Air refuelling of LCA TejasIn a significant achievement and a major step towards Final Operational Clearance (FOC) of LCA Tejas, the mid-air refuelling of 'wet contact' trial for LCA Tejas MK-1 was successfully carried out today from an Indian Air Force base.
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September 10, 2018
Boeing awarded $2.9 billion for fourth KC-46A tanker production lotThe US Air Force today awarded Boeing a $2.9 billion contract for 18 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air refueling pod kits.
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September 10, 2018
Opening ceremony: Indo-Mongolia joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018Indo-Mongolia joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018, commenced today at Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) Five Hills Training Area, Ullanbaatar, Mongolia with a brief but impressive opening ceremony.
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September 10, 2018
Boeing HorizonX Ventures invests in BridgeSat to advance satellite communicationsBoeing today announced its investment in Denver-based BridgeSat Inc., an optical communications solutions company enabling the future of connectivity in space through a network of ground stations and proprietary space...
