RECENT STORIES
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March 1, 2021
Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENCVice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) from Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, PVSM, AVSM, VSM at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base here today, March 1, 2021.
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March 1, 2021
Boeing Loyal Wingman Uncrewed Aircraft Completes First FlightBoeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully completed the first test flight of the Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft.
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March 1, 2021
CAE to acquire L3Harris Technologies' Military Training business for US$1.05 billionCAE today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with L3Harris Technologies to acquire L3Harris' Military Training business for US$1.05 billion, subject to customary adjustments (the "Acquisition").
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February 27, 2021
IAF Participation in 70th Anniversary Celebration of SLAFThe Indian Air Force aerobatic display teams, the fixed wing “Suryakirans’ and rotary wing ‘Sarang’ , along with Light Combat Aircraft Tejas arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 27, 2021 on an invitation from Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).
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February 26, 2021
Rear Admiral B Sivakumar takes over as Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard, MumbaiRear Admiral B Sivakumar, VSM took over as Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard, Mumbai from Rear Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan on February 24, 2021.
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February 26, 2021
Rear Admiral S Venkat Raman takes charge of Naval War College at GoaRear Admiral S Venkat Raman, VSM on Friday assumed command of the prestigious Naval War College of the Indian Navy, at Goa. The Admiral took charge of the Navy's Apex Training Institution from Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM.
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February 26, 2021
Commodore Mahadevu Goverdhan Raju, NM takes over as Naval Officer-In-Charge (Andhra Pradesh)Commodore M Goverdhan Raju, NM took over as Naval Officer-in-Charge (Andhra Pradesh) from Commodore Sanjiv Issar at an impressive ceremonial parade held in the Naval Base at Visakhapatnam on February 26, 2021.
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February 26, 2021
Rear Admiral Sanjay Sharma took over as Admiral Superintendent, Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi)Rear Admiral Sanjay Sharma took over as Admiral Superintendent, Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi) from Rear Admiral Deepak Bansal, VSM on February 26, 2021. Before assuming charge, Rear Admiral Sharma paid floral tributes at the memorial of ‘The Unknown Worker’.
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February 25, 2021
Schiebel first UAS operator in Europe to receive LUC from Austro ControlSchiebel is the first Unmanned Air System (UAS) operator in Europe to receive the organisational approval certificate - Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) for its CAMCOPTER® S-100 from Austro Control.
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February 25, 2021
5.7x28mm: the new NATO caliber for pistols and submachine gunsBelgium-based FN Herstal, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of small caliber weapons and ammunition, and integrated weapon systems, is proud to announce that the FN®-designed 5.7x28mm caliber was recently recognized as a NATO caliber with the NATO STANAG 4509 (standardization agreement).
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February 24, 2021
Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumes Command of the Western Fleet (FOCWF)Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, NM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet (FOCWF) from Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM at a formal ceremony held onboard the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on February 24, 2021.
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February 24, 2021
The President closes Aero India 2021
By Ayushee ChaudharyDisplay of the defence prowess, strengthening the self-reliance mission, modernisation, global reach and inclusivity highlighted during Aero India 2021.
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February 24, 2021
Start-ups to promote innovation in defence
By Ayushee ChaudharyEncouragement to start-ups in defence, and aerospace as a boost to self-reliant India, and grants of 1.5 crore each to 60 start-ups at ‘Start Up Manthan’ during Aero India 2021.
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February 24, 2021
Contract Signing With M/s SECON, Visakhapatnam for acquisition of eight missile cum ammunition Barge for Indian NavyA contract for construction of Eight Missile Cum Ammunition Barges (MCA) has been concluded with M/s SECON, Visakhapatnam a MSME on February 19, 2021.
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February 24, 2021
HENSOLDT AG exceeds expectations, reports order backlog at record levelHENSOLDT AG ("HENSOLDT") has reached and partially exceeded its 2020 financial guidance for all relevant figures.
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February 24, 2021
GA-ASI's New Centerline Avionics Bay Increases MQ-9A CapabilityFor the first time on Feb. 3, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a company-owned MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) equipped with a newly developed Centerline Avionics Bay (CAB). The CAB provides space to incorporate critical new capabilities for GA-ASI customers.
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February 23, 2021
Defence Budget 2021-22 is a healthy mix of promise, potential, and progress: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
By Rohit GoelDefence Minister said that “The Ministry has set a target to achieve a turnover of 1,75,000 crore ($25billion) including export of 35,000 crore ($5billion) in Aerospace and Defence goods and services by 2024”.
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February 23, 2021
Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF)Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM took over the Command of the Eastern Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Eastern Naval Command, from Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM today.
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February 23, 2021
DRDO hands over the Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) to Godrej & Boyce for the production of Mechanical Mine Layer – Self Propelled (MML SP), at Aero India 2021Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group announced that its business, Godrej Precision Engineering received the coveted...
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February 23, 2021
GA-ASI and GKN Aerospace Expand Strategic PartnershipGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and GKN Aerospace have signed a contract for GKN Aerospace to manufacture the advanced composite V-tails for GA-ASI’s new MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) from their Cowes facility in the United Kingdom.
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February 22, 2021
Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile SystemDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two successful launches of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM).
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February 22, 2021
CAS visit to BangladeshAir Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM AVSM VM ADC Chief of the Air Staff, embarked on an official goodwill visit to Bangladesh on 22 Feb 21 on an invitation from Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, BBP, OSP, ndu, psc Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force (BAF).
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February 22, 2021
Rear Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA)Rear Admiral Atul Anand, VSM, has assumed the office of Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area on February 22, 2021.
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February 22, 2021
Northrop Grumman Marks Five Years of B-21 Progress with Two Aircraft in FlowIn just over two years since completing Critical Design Review (CDR), Northrop Grumman has brought its digital design of the B-21 Raider to life, with two test aircraft in production today.
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February 22, 2021
IDEX 2021: Aeronautics Groupis presenting its advanced tactical UAS, Orbiter 4 –a multi-mission platform with versatile payloads, and extraordinary endurance capabilities for all weather conditionsAt the show, the group will alsodisplay Orbiter 1K Loitering Munition UAS, which offers outstanding endurance and attacking missions.
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February 22, 2021
IDEX2021: Steadicopter expands the RUAV Black Eagle family into a comprehensive solution for homeland security, offshore and military missionsSteadicopter, a leader in the Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems (RUAS) industry, is expanding theapplications for the Black Eagle family to include homeland security, police, offshore and military ISR missions.
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February 22, 2021
Bharat Forge Limited and Paramount Group announce Agreement for Production of Protected Vehicles in IndiaGlobal Aerospace and Technology company Paramount Group and India based Engineering & Technology conglomerate Bharat Forge Limited, announced a cooperationthat will see them join the technologies, capabilities and expertise of both groups in order to manufacture Armoured Vehicles in India.
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February 19, 2021
Successful user trials of DRDO-developed Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems ‘Helina’ and ‘Dhruvastra’Joint User Trials for Helina (Army Version) and Dhruvastra (Air Force Version) Missile Systems have been carried out from Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) platform in desert ranges.
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February 19, 2021
Pakistan’s SFJ and Canada Connect
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)SFJ’s websites being managed from Karachi with assistance from Pakistan’s ISI and Pakistani army veterans linked to the Khalistanis in Canada are proof of Pakistan's ongoing support to Sikh separatists
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February 19, 2021
The Race for IAF Fighters
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)It should be for the IAF to make the final selection, based on merit and free from all geopolitical pressures that they will likely face
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February 19, 2021
Pullback From Pangong Tso
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Agreeing to vacate positions that are dominating PLA’s Moldo Garrison in South Bank of Pangong Tso is a strategic blunder. It is a masterstroke for China in having us vacate these heights even before discussing any disengagement at Depsang.
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February 19, 2021
Midflight Missile Interception
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)There is no doubt that midflight missile interception technology is of great strategic significance and once fully developed, China’s midcourse anti-ballistic missile technology could change the balance of power
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February 19, 2021
Growing Defence Exports
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)With an aim to increase the current defence exports to $5 billion by 2025, Indian government has drawn an export list covering 85 kinds of equipment encompassing 125 items and 47 sub-systems to boost the defence exports
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February 19, 2021
Unmanned Gaganyaan Mission in 2021
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)ISRO plans to launch at least one unmanned Gaganyaan mission this year in 2021 as at least two successful unmanned missions are needed before the manned missions
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February 19, 2021
Indian Navy Ship Pralaya Arrives in Abu Dhabi, UAE to participate in NAVDEX 21 and IDEX 21Indian Naval Ship Pralaya arrived at Abu Dhabi, UAE today February 19, 2021 to participate in the NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 21 (International Defence Exhibition), scheduled from 20 to 25 February 2021.
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February 19, 2021
Northrop Grumman Set to Launch 15th Cargo Delivery Mission to the International Space Station“S.S. Katherine Johnson” ready for liftoff aboard Antares rocket carrying vital supplies and equipment for the crew aboard the station
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February 19, 2021
Nexter exhibits its range of products and services at IDEX 2021From 21 to 25 February 2021, Nexter Group will be presenting its products and know-how on its stand (CP 320) at the 2021 edition of the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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February 19, 2021
IDEX 2021: FN Herstal invites Defense and Security professionals to visit its virtual booth for valuable product informationBelgium-based FN Herstal, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of small caliber weapons, integrated weapon systems and associated innovative solutions for the Defense and Security markets, will present its first virtual booth during the IDEX trade show in Abu Dhabi from February 21 through to 25.
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February 19, 2021
TROPEX 21 Debrief Naval Commanders at Kochi for OP DiscussionsAdmiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff presided over the debrief of TROPEX-21 (Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise) at Kochi. The exercise had commenced in January 2021 involving all three Commands of the Indian Navy, the Tri-Services Command at Port Blair, and elements of Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.
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February 18, 2021
Camero-Tech launches its groundbreaking XaverTM Long Range system - a portable, high-performance ISR through-wall imaging system, offering forces maximum protection in the fieldFor the first time, military forces, law enforcement agencies and first responders are able to detect live objects beyond the wall from a long range of over 100 meters.
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February 18, 2021
Canadian Surface Combatant subcontract awarded to UltraUltra is delighted to announce a contract award to commence work on the S2150-C Hull-Mounted Sonar (HMS) system for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) programme. This award comes soon after Ultra’s recent award of a contract to provide the CSC Variable Depth Sonar (VDS).
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February 18, 2021
The Israel Missile Defence Organisation and the U.S. Missile Defence Agency Commence Development of the Arrow-4 Weapon SystemThe Israel Missile Defence Organisation (IMDO), in the Directorate of Defence R&D (MAFAT) of the Israel Ministry of Defence, and the U.S. Missile Defence Agency (MDA), have commenced the development of the Arrow-4 system.
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February 17, 2021
FN Herstal brings next gen solution to snipers, spotters and precision shooters with its newly-qualified FN Elity™Belgium-based FN Herstal, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of small caliber weapons and associated innovative solutions for the Defense and Security markets, unveils the newly-developed version of its high performance weapon mounted ballistic calculator for snipers, precision shooters and spotters.
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February 16, 2021
Third Scorpene Class Submarine Karanj DeliveredMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (“MDL”) continues its saga of ‘self-reliance’ ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ Initiative of the Government of India, with the delivery of the third Scorpene Submarine of Project P-75 on February 15, 2021 to the Indian Navy, subsequently to be commissioned into Indian Navy as INS Karanj.
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February 15, 2021
GRSE executes another Export Order: Delivers 01 FPV to Govt. of Seychelles“SCGS Zoroaster”, a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, a Mini Ratna Category 1 & leading shipyard of the country, was delivered to the Coast Guard of Seychelles, the archipelagic island country today, taking the count of warships delivered by GRSE to a record 107.
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February 15, 2021
Bangladesh Navy Ship Prottoy Visits MumbaiBangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Prottoy is on a two day visit to Mumbai from 14 to 15 Feb 21. The ship commanded by Captain Ahamed Amin Abdullah with a crew of 137 personnel is docked at Mumbai Port Trust.
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February 11, 2021
Disengagement in Ladakh: A Welcome Development
By Lt. General Dushyant Singh (Retd)Chinese side agreeing to the unconditional disengagement may be attributed to the steadfast and unblinking approach of the Indian Armed Forces and the whole hearted support by Government of India to them
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February 10, 2021
Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX 21) Indian Navy’s Largest War GameIndian Navy’s largest war game - the biennial Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX 21) - which commenced in early January, is currently underway with participation of all operational units of Indian Navy including ships, submarines, aircraft as well as units of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.
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February 9, 2021
COVID Speed Breaker of Defence Expectations
By Lt. General Dushyant Singh (Retd)Despite India being at No 3 spot globally with only USA and China ahead of it in defence spending, the gap is huge with China. Chinese expenditure was four times that of India. This is likely to convey an impression of weakness to our primary adversary China in the face of recent happenings in Ladakh.
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February 9, 2021
Defence Allocation 2021
By Major General Yash Mor (Retd)India spends one of the lowest on defence among the top six economies of the world as a percent of the GDP. At a time when the nation is faced with a war like situation with China in the northern borders, it was expected that the defence spending will get a boost.
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February 8, 2021
Indian Defence Unit Procures Multi Rotor DronesOne of the Indian Defence units procures a few sets of multi rotor drones from Johnnette Technologies, an Indian Drone manufacturer.
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February 4, 2021
Aero India 2021: IOR Seminar Building Collective Maritime Competence Towards Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)Indian Navy conducted a seminar on Building Collective Maritime Competence towards Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) on February 4, 2021, during the ongoing Aero India 2021.
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February 4, 2021
Major Upgrade of Naval Environmental Test Facility Inaugurated by Deputy Chief of Naval StaffThe Defence Testing Infrastructure required for realisation of ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ in Defence sector, got a major boost with inauguration of the upgraded Naval Environmental Test Facility (NETF) by Vice Admiral M.S. Pawar, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff on February 4, 2021.
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February 4, 2021
Boeing and Air Works Announce Strategic Collaboration for Maintenance Support of Key Defence PlatformsBoeing announced strategic agreements with Air Works for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of two key Boeing defence platforms in India, the P-8I operated by the Indian Navy (IN) and the VIP transport fleet operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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February 3, 2021
Air Marshal Vijay Pal Singh Rana, VSM takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA)Air Marshal Vijay Pal Singh Rana, Vishisht Seva Medal took over as Air Officer-in-charge Administration (AOA) on February 1, 2021.
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February 3, 2021
Air Marshal G.S. Bedi AVSM VM VSM takes over as Director General (Inspection & Safety)Air Marshal GS Bedi Ati Vishisht Sewa Medal, Vayusena Medal, Vishisht Sewa Medal took over as Director General (Inspection & Safety) at Air Head Quarters on February 1, 2021.
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February 2, 2021
Chiefs of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave at Bengaluru to Promote Defence CooperationThe Indian Air Force will host a Chiefs of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave on 3rd and 4th February 2021 at Air Force Station Yelahanka.
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February 2, 2021
IAF's Indigenisation Thrust in Maintenance of Aircraft FleetIndian Air Force operates a variety of aircraft fleets of foreign origin ranging from legacy MiG-21 Bison to the state-of-the-art Rafale aircraft.
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February 1, 2021
Defence Budget for FY 2021-2022
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The defence budget for 2021-22 is still less than 2 percent of the Union budget. There were expectations of larger funds to prepare the Armed Forces for a possible conflict with China and a two-front war.
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February 1, 2021
Chinese Village in Arunachal Pradesh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Chinese intentions of setting up border villages are quite obvious. Not only do these villages help substantiate China’s illegal territorial claims, these dwellings house PLA personnel and intelligence operatives mixed with local population.
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February 1, 2021
GPS Circle Spoofing and Electronic Attacks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Various events in the recent past have pointed towards GPS disruptions as the cause of the accident. Iran is the first nation to publicly announce it had the ability to spoof GPS signals and appears to have used it to great advantage.
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February 1, 2021
Ninth India-China Senior Military Commanders Talks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)China appears to be ‘humouring’ India by continuing these series of talks while going on consolidating their deployments in Eastern Ladakh and bringing forward more weapon systems
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February 1, 2021
Army Focuses on Tibetology
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India needs to seriously review its policy towards Tibet especially because China’s stand will harden more. Much benefit can accrue from understanding Tibetology as it will help understand how China is expanding cross-border influence.
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February 1, 2021
Blast next to Israel Embassy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)In light of the importance of the 29th anniversary of India-Israel diplomatic relations, intelligence agencies had issued an alert about a possible terrorist attack on Jews and Israelis from elements linked to the Islamic State
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February 1, 2021
Lt. General C.P. Mohanty takes over as Vice Chief of the Army StaffLieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on February 1, 2021.
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January 29, 2021
IN FAC T-81 DecommissionedIndian Naval Fast Attack Craft (IN FAC) T-81 of the Super Dvora MK II class, was decommissioned on January 28, 2021 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai after having served the nation successfully for more than 20 years.
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January 29, 2021
Lockheed Martin Board Elects James D. Taiclet as Chairman; Marillyn A. Hewson to Serve as Strategic Advisor and Gregory M. Ulmer as Executive Vice President of AeronauticsThe Lockheed Martin Corporation board of directors has elected President and CEO James D. Taiclet as chairman of the board, effective March 1.
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January 28, 2021
Surgeon Vice Admiral Naveen Chawla takes over as Director General Medical Services (Navy)Surg VAdm Naveen Chawla, VSM has assumed appointment of Director General Medical Services (Navy) on January 28, 2021.
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January 26, 2021
Passing out Parade for 31st Naval Orientation Course held at Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaOn the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, a spectacular Passing out Parade (POP) was held at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 62 trainees including 15 women trainees passed out with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab-initio training.
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January 26, 2021
Northrop Grumman Awarded $3.6 Billion ID/IQ Battlefield Airborne Communications Node ContractThe U.S. Air Force recently awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $3.6 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract for continued Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) operations, sustainment and support.
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January 26, 2021
CAE OneWorld 2021 virtual conference and tradeshow set to debut in FebruaryCAE today announced that the second edition of the CAE OneWorld virtual conference and tradeshow will start on February 9, 2021.
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January 25, 2021
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)Flight Lieutenant Anand Singh is on the posted strength of a MiG-21 Bison Squadron operating from Srinagar at an altitude of 1680 meters wef September 30, 2019. He is a Fully Ops pilot with 490 hrs of service flying and only 129 hrs solo on type.
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January 25, 2021
Distinguished Service and Gallantry Award Winners on Republic Day 2021Following naval personnel have been conferred with distinguished/service/gallantry awards on the occasion January 26, 2021.
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January 25, 2021
Sikorsky-Boeing Team Reveals Advanced Assault Helicopter Designed to Revolutionize U.S. Army CapabilitiesSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and Boeing today released details of its advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition, known as FLRAA.
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January 25, 2021
Northrop Grumman Ranked One of the Most Gender-Balanced Companies by EquileapNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been recognized as one of the top 25 companies among the S&P 500 for its gender equality performance.
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January 25, 2021
Indian Navy conducts joint Exercise with Army and Air ForceA large-scale tri-service joint amphibious exercise AMPHEX – 21 was conducted in Andaman & Nicobar group of islands from 21 - 25 Jan 2021. The exercise involved participation of Naval ships, amphibious troops of the Army and different types of aircraft from the Air force.
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January 25, 2021
Vice President inaugurates two new facilities at Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in HyderabadThe Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu today praised the DRDO scientists and engineers for taking India very close to self-reliance in missile technology with their hard work, dedication and perseverance.
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January 23, 2021
NAVANTIA has won a maintenance contract for the US NavyNavantia has been selected in the bidding process conducted by the US Government for the repair and maintenance of the Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers (DDGs) and other US Navy ships deployed at the Naval Station Rota (Cádiz).
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January 23, 2021
IAF and FASF conclude Ex Desert Knight 2021The Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force participated in Ex Desert Knight 2021 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. A first of its kind bilateral exercise (Ex DK-21), Rafale aircraft from both sides along with Su-30 MKI and Mirage 2000 aircraft of the IAF undertook complex missions including Large Force Engagements.
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January 22, 2021
BAE Systems Names Ravi Nirgudkar Managing Director For IndiaBAE Systems has announced the appointment of Ravi Nirgudkar as Managing Director for India, effective immediately. Mr Nirgudkar will spearhead BAE Systems' operations in the market and build on the Company's proud track-record of partnering with the Indian defence industry.
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January 22, 2021
GA-ASI Successfully Completes Self-Protection System Demo on MQ-9General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully completed flight testing of a newly developed Self-Protection Pod (SPP) on an MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
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January 22, 2021
Visit of Vice Chief of the Air Staff to CAW, DRDO Hyderabad and Air Force AcademyAir Marshal HS Arora Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Aide-De-Camp Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) visited College of Air Warfare (CAW), Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex DRDO Hyderabad and Air Force Academy from January 21 to January 22, 2021.
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January 21, 2021
Biden bids adieu to divisions, calls for democracy and unity
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th President of the USA, anticipations and hope hold high for the world as well as India.
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January 21, 2021
India, Singapore to cooperate in submarine rescue
By Ranjit KumarAs Singapore Navy augments its underwater war fighting assets, it has entered into a significant agreement with the Indian Navy, which will come to the rescue of Singaporean submarines in times of crisis or a major accident.
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January 21, 2021
Hawk-i Successfully Test Fires Smart Anti Airfield WeaponIn a big boost to the indigenous Hawk-i program, HAL today successfully test fired a Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from the Hawk-i aircraft off the coast of Odisha. The indigenous stand-off weapon developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO is the first smart weapon fired from an Indian Hawk-Mk132.
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January 21, 2021
HENSOLDT UK launches SPEXER 600 ground based surveillance radarHENSOLDT UK is pleased to announce the launch of SPEXER 600 multi-mission, X-Band ground based surveillance radar utilising our world beating SharpEye solid state transceiver technology.
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January 21, 2021
Raytheon Intelligence & Space's Maritime Surveillance Systems Flight Tested on GA-ASI SeaGuardian® for Japan Coast GuardJapan’s Coast Guard recently completed successful flight testing of Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies business, maritime surveillance technologies onboard a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
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January 21, 2021
Northrop Grumman Successfully Completes Validation Test of New Rocket Motor for United Launch AllianceNorthrop Grumman Corporation conducted a validation ground test of an extended length 63-inch-diameter Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM 63XL) today in Promontory.
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January 20, 2021
Airbus prepares for a strong presence at ‘Aero India 2021’Airbus will showcase a wide selection of its advanced sustainable aerospace technologies and services at the prestigious ‘Aero India 2021’ exhibition to be held in Bengaluru from February 3 to 5, 2021.
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January 19, 2021
First successful piloted firings for artillery shell 155 KATANAThe KATANA smart artillery ammunition successfully demonstrated its flight control capability during a test campaign in Sweden from December 7 to 11, 2020. This success marks a decisive milestone for the KATANA development program.
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January 19, 2021
GA-ASI Completes Unmanned Aircraft Anti-Submarine Warfare Demonstration of Sonobuoy Dispensing & Remote ProcessingGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) recently completed development and test of the world’s first self-contained Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability for an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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January 19, 2021
Curtain Raiser: Indo-French Exercise Desert Knight-21Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace) will conduct a bilateral Air exercise, Ex Desert Knight-21 at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 20 to 24 January 2021.
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January 18, 2021
Leonardo Seaspray AESA Maritime Radar to be Integrated on GA-ASI SeaGuardian®General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with Leonardo to integrate the Leonardo Seaspray 7500E V2 radar into the centerline radar pod of its MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely-piloted aircraft system (RPAS).
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January 16, 2021
Covid-19 Vaccination of Frontline Health Care Workers - Indian NavyIn accordance with Government directives, Covid-19 vaccination drive for healthcare workers of Indian Navy commenced at Naval Station Delhi on January 16, 2021.
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January 15, 2021
Indian Army Demonstrates Drone Swarms During Army Day ParadeThe Indian Army carried out a live demonstration of Drone Swarming capability using 75 indigenously designed and developed drones which executed an array of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled simulated offensive missions...
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January 15, 2021
73rd Army Day celebratedIndian Army celebrated its 73rd Army Day today. Every year Indian Army celebrates 15th January as ‘Army Day’ to commemorate the day when General (later Field Marshal) K.M. Carriappa took over the command of Army from General Sir FRR Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief in 1949 and became the first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army post Independence.
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January 15, 2021
Nexter and Texelis are notified of SERVAL's first series production tranchesNexter and Texelis, as part of the temporary grouping of companies (GME) light-VBMR (véhicule blindé multi-rôles) SERVAL, were notified on December 23, 2020 by the French Delegation for Armaments (DGA) of the first production tranches of the SERVAL contract, i.e. 364 vehicles.
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January 15, 2021
GA-ASI Integrates Legion Pod Onto Avenger RPAIn a recent flight test, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) integrated a Lockheed Martin Legion Pod® onto an Avenger Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) demonstrating enhanced autonomous sensing capabilities for an unmanned aircraft.
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January 15, 2021
Boeing Elects Lynne Doughtie to Board of Directors, Following Resignation of Director Caroline KennedyThe Boeing Company board of directors today announced that Lynne Doughtie has been elected to the board, replacing Caroline Kennedy who has resigned following three years of dedicated service.
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January 14, 2021
India’s First Indigenously Developed 9mm Machine PistolIndia’s first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol has been jointly developed by DRDO and Indian Army. Infantry School, Mhow and DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune have designed and developed this weapon using their respective expertise in the complementary areas.
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January 14, 2021
Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony held at Naval Dockyard MumbaiOn the occasion of the Veterans Day, on January 14, 2021, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at the newly created Victory at Sea Monument “Gaurav Stambh” within the Naval Dockyard premises at Mumbai.
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January 14, 2021
FOC-in-C Eastern Naval Command Reviews Operational Readiness of Eastern FleetVice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain PVSM, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) Eastern Naval Command (ENC) reviewed the operational preparedness and combat-readiness of Eastern Fleet at sea over four days.
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January 14, 2021
Armed Forces Veteran Day celebrated at VisakhapatnamOn the occasion of the Armed Forces Veterans Day, a Wreath Laying Ceremony was conducted at the War Memorial on the Beach Road Visakhapatnam on January 14, 2021.
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January 14, 2021
Major Defence Export Agreement between Israel and SlovakiaThe Israel Ministry of Defence will deliver 17 radar systems produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), to the Slovak Ministry of Defence in an agreement that amounts to approximately €150 million.
