News Releases
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March 12, 2018
Lockheed Martin completes acceptance test of first TPS-77 MRRLockheed Martin recently completed a successful site acceptance test of a TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar (TPS-77 MRR) marking an on-time delivery of the first of three...
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March 11, 2018
Training camp concludes at Indian Naval AcademyIndian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala organised two concurrent training camps named 'Samudra-Manthan' and 'Varuna' for IV and VII term cadets from 07 – 10 March 2018.
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March 10, 2018
Curtain Raiser for Multilateral Air Exercise (MAE) from March 12-16, 2018 at HQ SACA Multilateral Air Force exercise, 'Exercise Samvedna', is being spearheaded by Indian Air Force and conducted by Southern Air Command (SAC) from March 12-17, 2018. 'Samvedna' means 'Empathy' and will ensure better understanding and sharing of response procedures between a number of friendly neighbouring nations.
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March 10, 2018
Nexter group will be present at DIMDEX 2018Nexter, a company of KNDS, will exhibit its know-how on the KNDS booth and BARZAN pavilion during the 2018 DIMDEX exhibition taking place in Doha from the 12th to the 14th of March 2018.
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March 9, 2018
International City Parade: MILAN 2018The stunning settings at the Marina Park was the venue for a glorious International City Parade on 09th March. The City Parade showcased the motto of MILAN 'Friendship Across the Seas' in great style as school children, Marine Commandos, Para Jumpers, marching contingents and cultural troops stole the hearts...
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March 9, 2018
Airbus Helicopters awarded $273 million contract for 35 UH-72A Lakotas for the US ArmyAirbus Helicopters, Inc. received a contract valued at approximately $273 million to deliver 35 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army.
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March 7, 2018
International Maritime Seminar MILAN 2018An International Maritime Seminar was conducted on 07th March at Dweepika Auditorium, Haddo as part of ongoing multi-national exercise MILAN 2018 at Port Blair.
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March 7, 2018
Military Band enthrills MILAN DelegatesA captivating Band Concert was held on 6th March at Dweepika Auditorium, Haddo area by the Andaman & Nicobar Command for the visiting foreign delegates and participants of MILAN 2018.
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March 7, 2018
CAE wins contract to provide S-70B Seahawk helicopter training system to Brazilian NavyCAE today announced that CAE USA has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy under a U.S. foreign military sale (FMS) program to provide the Brazilian Navy with a comprehensive S-70B Seahawk helicopter training system.
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March 7, 2018
Sikorsky CH-53K completes critical flight envelope expansion with 36,000-pound external liftThe Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion completed an external lift of a 36,000-pound payload at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center, achieving a maximum weight on the single center point cargo hook.
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March 7, 2018
Lockheed Martin Canada welcomes ANZAC Frigate HMNZS TE KAHA to Canada to begin modernization contract workLockheed Martin Canada has signed a formal contract with the New Zealand government for ship installation and trials to complete the upgrade and modernization of the ANZAC class frigates.
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March 6, 2018
Foreign warships participating in MILAN 2018The arrival of 11 foreign warships in Port Blairmarks the beginning of the 10th edition of MILAN, a biennial congregation of friendly navies.
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March 6, 2018
Commander of Sri Lankan Army Lieutenant General N U M M W Senanayake visits Air Headquarters, New DelhiPhoto Release
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March 6, 2018
Interceptor test proves Lockheed Martin's hit-to-kill PAC-3 fielded reliabilityTwo Lockheed Martin PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative (CRI) interceptors successfully intercepted two tactical ballistic missile targets recently in a test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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March 2, 2018
Navika Sagar Parikrama - Tarini enters Cape Town, South AfricaINSV Tarini entered Cape Town (South Africa) today during it's maiden voyage to circumnavigate the globe. This is the first-ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew.
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March 1, 2018
Tata Boeing Aerospace inaugurates its state-of-the-art Apache fuselage facilityTata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) today inaugurated its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad.
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February 27, 2018
8th Indo-US defence cooperation meet held
By Rohit SrivastavaIndia and United States, on February 26, held the eighth round of Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Inter Agency Task Force meeting in New Delhi.
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February 27, 2018
FN Herstal's Fire Control Unit: Part of the Infanterist der Zukunft - Erweitertes System (IdZ-ES) for the German ArmyFN Herstal is pleased to announce that its FN® FCU Mk3 Fire Control Unit has been selected to be part of the Infanterist der Zukunft - Erweitertes System (IdZ-ES) program for the German Army.
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February 26, 2018
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) receives Project Biro order from ArmscorDamen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has received an order from Armscor – the acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence – for three Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV), 62 x 11 metres.
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February 25, 2018
Andaman & Nicobar Command to host MILAN 2018The second week of March will witness Andaman & Nicobar Command hosting a multinational mega event MILAN 2018.
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February 25, 2018
CAE-developed Predator Mission Trainer enters service for Italian Air ForceCAE today announced that the Italian Air Force has recently accepted into service a Predator Mission Trainer located at Amendola Air Force Base (AFB) in Italy.
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February 25, 2018
Training for UAE Air Force RQ-1E remotely piloted aircraft aircrews underway in Abu DhabiOver the past several months, UAE Air Force RQ-1E RPA aircrews have completed several courses being delivered by CAE MME, including an RPA Sensor Operator Fundamentals Course and RPA Aircrew Fundamentals Course.
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February 24, 2018
Naval Group demonstrates its expertise as drone integrator and presents its latest innovations at UMEX in Abu DhabiNaval Group will attend the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) in Abu Dhabi on February 25th-27th 2018.
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February 22, 2018
Team Freedom Lays Keel on Nation's 21st Littoral Combat ShipThe Lockheed Martin-led industry team officially laid the keel for the US Navy's 21st Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, in a ceremony held at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin.
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February 22, 2018
48m Patrol Boat Completes Sea TrialsBMT has successfully completed sea trials for the first of two 48m patrol boats destined for the Qatar Coastguard. Partnering with ARES Shipyard (ARES), the duo have designed and built 17 patrol boats from advanced composites in just 36 months - 18 months ahead of schedule.
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February 21, 2018
Rockwell Collins develops new ARC-210 smart mount for Iridium® SATCOM integrationRockwell Collins has developed a smart mount that will provide users of the ARC-210 networked communications airborne radio with added SATCOM capability through the Iridium® network.
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February 21, 2018
Pratt & Whitney's Single Crystal Turbine Blade named historic mechanical engineering landmarkThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers has designated Pratt & Whitney's Single Crystal Turbine Blade as a historic mechanical engineering landmark, recognized for its progression in mechanical engineering and aviation.
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February 20, 2018
Lt Gen Timothy Keating, MNZM, Chief of Defence Forces, New Zealand visits Air HeadquartersPhoto Release
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February 20, 2018
Lockheed Martin launches unmanned vehicle control software that can simultaneously control multiple UAV types, operating anywhere on earthVCSi is based on 25 years of experience and 1.5 million flight hours
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February 20, 2018
First Sikorsky Combat Rescue Helicopter enters final assemblySikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is beginning final assembly of the first HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter, which will bring unprecedented capability enhancements to the US Air Force rescue mission.
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February 20, 2018
Lockheed Martin completes assembly on Arabsat's newest communications satelliteArabsat-6A Satellite Begins Rigorous Battery of Tests in Preparation for its Delivery to Launch Site Later This Year
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February 20, 2018
Raytheon overhauling Royal Canadian Navy Phalanx Close-In Weapon SystemRaytheon Canada Limited is overhauling and providing in-service support for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon Systems operated by the Royal Canadian Navy.
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February 19, 2018
During UPA Rafale bid saw 300% cost escalation — Sitharaman
By Rohit SrivastavaReiterating the Union Government's stand on the Rafale fighter jet deal, Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 18, said that during the negotiations the cost of the aircraft went three times high.
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February 17, 2018
The CAS felicitates IAF young achievers in the field of sports and motivate them to focus on Olympics 2020In an impressive ceremony organised by the Air Force Sports Control Board in New Delhi on 12 Feb 2018, sportspersons who have achieved laurels for the nation and for IAF were felicitated by Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff.
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February 16, 2018
CAS paying Homage to Martyrs at Noida Shaheed SmarakAir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff paying Homage to Martyrs at Noida Shaheed Smarak, Noida on February 16, 2018
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February 16, 2018
Lockheed Martin receives Freedom-variant FFG(X) conceptual design contractThe US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $15 million contract to mature its Freedom-variant Frigate design as a part of the Navy's FFG(X) competition.
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February 15, 2018
Military to get new LMG, Assault and Sniper Rifles
By Rohit SrivastavaAnother set of approvals from DAC to better equip the humble soldier for the existing and future conflicts.
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February 14, 2018
Latvian MOD signs a 108 million Euro contract for acquisition of SPIKE missilesThe Latvian MOD signed on Monday (February 12th ) a contract in the amount of 108 million Euros, with EuroSpike GmbH, for production and delivery of a variety of Spike Family Missiles.
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February 14, 2018
Rockwell Collins' ARC-210 RT-2036(C) becomes first airborne radio to pass 'Do No Harm' testing for MUOS SATCOMMarks another step toward next-generation airborne communications with ground and air assets using MUOS signals
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February 14, 2018
GE Aviation receives Flight Management System approval for KC-46 TankerGE Aviation recently received approval for its flight management system from the Boeing KC-46 tanker program. The approval is a result of Boeing securing an amended type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the 767-2C aircraft configuration of the KC-46 aircraft.
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February 12, 2018
Strength in Numbers: Lockheed Martin delivers 400th C-130J Super Hercules aircraftLockheed Martin reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 400th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on February 9.
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February 12, 2018
Nexter and Texelis win the lightweight VBMR contractNexter and Texelis are delighted at today's confirmation by Florence Parly, Minister of Armies, for the attribution of the supply of Lightweight Multi-Role Armoured Vehicles (VBMR Véhicules Blindés Multi-Rôles) for the French Army.
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February 12, 2018
GE and Tata celebrate the ground-breaking of a world class Aero-engine Centre of Excellence in TelanganaGE and Tata group, India's leading global enterprise, today held the ground-breaking ceremony for a world class Structural Center of Excellence (COE) focused on aero-engine components.
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February 12, 2018
GA-ASI announces best in industry partnerships for MQ-25General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) is proud to announce its MQ-25 Stingray offering to the U.S. Navy in collaboration with a range of highly regarded industry partners that represent the best in American aerospace.
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February 10, 2018
Chinese inducts J-20 into PLAAF
By Rohit SrivastavaChina, on February 9, commissioned its first stealth fighter aircraft in People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), reports Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua.
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February 9, 2018
Admiral Sunil Lanba visits Saudi Arabia
By Rohit SrivastavaWith aim to consolidate the defence cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba visited the West Asian country on a bilateral visit from February 4 to 8, said a government statement.
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February 9, 2018
Inauguration of Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological Systems (IAAMS) at INS GarudaRear Admiral RJ Nadkarni, VSM, Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Southern Naval Command inaugurated the ‘(IAAMS)’ at INS Garuda on February 9, 2018.
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February 8, 2018
RM appoints panel to accelerate defence capital acquisition
By Rohit SrivastavaTo expedite the capital acquisition for Indian armed forces, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 7, constituted a 13-member advisory body to undertake independent review and status check of critical projects.
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February 7, 2018
Maiden flight of Hawk-i with indigenous RTOS developed by HALWith its increased thrust towards technology development, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, has achieved a milestone with the first flight of Hawk-i with indigenous Real Time Operating System (RTOS) developed by it.
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February 7, 2018
For brakes that last eight times longer, C-130 operators continue to choose UTC Aerospace SystemsUTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., today announced it has begun delivery of boltless wheels and carbon brakes to five new customers operating C-130 aircraft.
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February 7, 2018
Leonardo sees success offering 'always available' support model for US Air Force adversary trainingFollowing an initial trial with flight services provider Draken International in 2017, Leonardo has proven the viability of a new 'always available' support contract business model.
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February 7, 2018
Airbus Helicopters and Thai Aviation Industries to support Royal Thai Armed Forces and Police helicoptersSingapore, Airbus Helicopters and Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) have signed an agreement to support all Airbus' military and law enforcement helicopters in Thailand, over two years.
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February 6, 2018
UTC Aerospace Systems to provide critical content for KF-X fourth-gen fighterUTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., today announced that it will provide several key components for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X advanced multirole fighter jet.
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February 6, 2018
UTC Aerospace Systems completes first C-130H propeller upgrade for Air National GuardNP2000 propeller system includes more electric and more intelligent technologies that will help the Guard improve operational performance, and reduce maintenance time and cost
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February 6, 2018
New Bell 412EPI helicopters for the Philippine Air ForceBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announces today the signature of a purchase agreement with the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) for 16 Bell 412EPI helicopters that will be operated by the Philippine Air Force (PAF).
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February 6, 2018
Embraer and SkyTech sign letter of intent for up to six KC-390 multi-mission aircraftEmbraer Defense & Security announced today, at the Singapore Airshow, the signing of a Letter of Intent with aviation services company SkyTech for up to six new KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft.
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February 3, 2018
US Air Force Chief takes to sky in Tejas
By Rohit SrivastavaFollowing the footsteps of the Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, the visiting Chief of Staff of the US Air Force General David L Goldfein, on February 3, flew a sortie in Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas at the Air Force station Jodhpur.
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February 1, 2018
Defence sector to get a ‘Make in India’ makeover in Union Budget 2018-19
By Arpita KalaAiming at modernising the forces, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley spoke about the defence sector in the fiscal budget today morning. Hiked by 7.81 per cent to 2,95,511 crore from the previous year’s 2,74,114 crore...
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February 1, 2018
Visit of Chief of Staff of the US Air ForceGeneral David L Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force inspecting the Guard of Honour on arrival at Air Headquarters, New Delhi today
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February 1, 2018
Safran’s navigation system chosen for Dutch submarine modernizationFollowing an international bidding process, Safran's integrated inertial navigation system (including Sigma 40 inertial navigation units and the associated computers) was chosen to modernize the Royal Netherlands Navy's Walrus class submarines.
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January 31, 2018
Third Scorpene submarine ‘Karanj’ launched
By Rohit SrivastavaThe third of the Scorpene class submarine ‘Karanj’ was launched on January 31 by Reena Lanba, wife of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) and President Navy Wives Welfare Association at the Mumbai based, public sector naval shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL).
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January 31, 2018
US, Patriot partners to invest up to $2.3 billion over 5 years in Patriot™ Integrated Air and Missile Defense SystemRaytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is enhancing the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System under a $235 million modernization task order from the U.S. Army.
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January 31, 2018
Bell Boeing team to modify Marine Corps MV-22 OspreysThe Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey team is embarking on a modification effort with the U.S. Marine Corps that will improve readiness and reliability of the fleet of tiltrotor aircraft.
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January 31, 2018
Lockheed Martin awarded $81 million contract to modernize US Air Force airborne launch control systemThe U.S. Air Force recently awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) an $81 million Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) contract to provide a design and functional prototype to replace the aging Airborne Launch Control System aboard the E-6B Mercury Airborne Command Post.
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January 30, 2018
Lockheed Martin miniature hit-to-kill missile demonstrates increased agility and affordabilityLockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) missile successfully conducted a controlled flight test to demonstrate the interceptor's increased agility...
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January 29, 2018
Republic Day – display of Military, Cultural and Diplomatic might
By Rohit SrivastavaIndia displayed its military might in the presence of ASEAN leaders
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January 29, 2018
Siemens boosts modernization plans of the Indian Navy with Medium Voltage LabAdmiral Sunil Lamba, AVSM, VSM, ADC, the Chief of the Naval Staff, inaugurated the Medium Voltage (MV) Lab at INS Valsura on January 24, 2018. The event was witnessed by dignitaries from the Indian Navy and Industry of whom V Adm AR Karve, AVSM, FOC-in-C (South) and Bhaskar Mandal, Executive Vice President and Head, Process Industries & Drives, Siemens India, deserve special mention.
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January 29, 2018
Safran chosen to develop three land robot demonstrators for French armed forcesSafran Electronics & Defense has won the contract for a major French defense procurement agency DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement) Science & Technology project, Furious. Covering a period of five years, this project is designed to lay the groundwork for the integration of land robots in French armed forces, as part of the Scorpion modernization program.
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January 26, 2018
Republic Day Parade held at Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaIn commemoration of India's 69th Republic Day, a ceremonial parade was held at Indian Naval Academy (INA) which was reviewed by Vice Admiral SV Bhokare, AVSM, YSM, NM, Commandant.
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January 26, 2018
Lockheed Martin receives $459 million THAAD interceptor contractThe Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $459 million contract modification for production and delivery of interceptors for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system. The modification brings the total contract value to $1.28 billion with funding provided in 2017 and 2018.
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January 26, 2018
President confers one Ashok Chakra, three Shaurya Chakra and three Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantary) to Indian Air ForcePresident confers Ashok Chakra (Posthumous) to Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala; President confers Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous) to Sergeant Khairnar Milind Kishor, Corporal Nilesh Kumar Nayan; President confers Shaurya Chakra to Corporal Devendra Mehta; President confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Wing Commander Anshul Saxena Flying (Pilot), Squadron Leader Rajiv Chauhan Adm/Garud, Sqn Ldr Kamal Sharma Flying (Pilot)
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January 25, 2018
Lockheed Martin T-50A test pilot reaches 100 hoursLockheed Martin test pilot Elliott "Hemo" Clemence reached a milestone logging 100 flight hours in the the T-50A, the company's offering for the U.S. Air Force's Advanced Pilot Training (APT) competition.
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January 22, 2018
Chief of the Air Staff inspects AF Station JodhpurAfter his visit to AF Station Jaisalmer, wherein he flew a sortie on the MiG-21 T-96 aircraft, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC inspected AF Station Jodhpur, today.
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January 22, 2018
Navika Sagar Parikrama INSV Tarini enters port stanley Falkland islandsINSV Tarini entered Port Stanley (Falkland islands) today during it’s maiden voyage to circumnavigate the globe. This is the first-ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew.
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January 22, 2018
Naval Group is once again present at the International Forum on Cybersecurity (FIC) in Lille on January 23 and 24Information and communication technologies are at the heart of whole warships. Naval Group has made cyberdefence one of its top priorities to ensure that both...
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January 22, 2018
BEL CMD conferred Amity Leadership AwardMr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), and BEL have been conferred the 'Amity Leadership Award for Business Excellence' by the Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Uttar Pradesh.
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January 22, 2018
CAMCOPTER® S-100 demonstrates competitive edge in search for fugitiveSchiebel's CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS (Unmanned Air System) proved its suitability for search and rescue missions as part of an ongoing homicide investigation in Stiwoll, Austria, in late 2017.
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January 22, 2018
GA-ASI demonstrates SATCOM launch and recovery capability for MQ-9BGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully demonstrated its latest Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) using a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) data link for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian™/SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
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January 22, 2018
Boeing presence at Singapore Airshow underpins growth prospects in Asia-Pacific regionBoeing will showcase a wide range of products and services at this year's Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aerospace and defense show, which runs Feb. 6-11.
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January 19, 2018
Navika's rounds Cape of Horn, hoist tricolor
By Rohit SrivastavaIndian Navy's all women team of Navika Sagar Parikrama, on January 19, rounded Cape Horn, the southern tip of South America through the Drake Passage on their way to Port Stanley in Falkland Islands.
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January 19, 2018
Bridges of Friendship – Chief of Royal Australian Navy visit Indian Naval AcademyVice Admiral Timothy W Barrett, Chief of Royal Australian Navy along with Royal Australian Naval (RAN) delegates visited Indian Naval Academy (INA) today, Friday, 19 January 2018.
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January 19, 2018
BEL showcases capabilities at Defence Industry Development Meet; honours its outstanding vendorsNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) displayed its solidarity with the Government's 'Make in India' initiative and intent to partner with the private industry to achieve the goal of self-reliance by participating in the two-day...
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January 19, 2018
India test fires nuclear capable ICBM Agni-5
By Rohit SrivastavaGiving major boost to India's nuclear launch capability, Agni-5, after its fifth successful test, is now ready for induction.
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January 19, 2018
India becomes 43rd member of Australia Group
By Rohit SrivastavaIndia, on January 19, was formally inducted as the 43rd member of the Australia Group (AG), a voluntary group of countries working to stop the spread of chemical and biological weapons.
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January 18, 2018
Affiliation of INS Vikramaditya with the Bihar Regiment and No. 6 Squadron, Indian Air ForceIndian Naval Ship Vikramaditya, the largest ship in the Navy and the country's only aircraft carrier was formally affiliated to The Bihar Regiment...
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January 18, 2018
Rafael will showcase TROPHY APS at International Armoured Vehicles 2018 in LondonRafael Advanced Defense Systems is proud to present the world's only combat proven TROPHY Active Protection System at International Armoured Vehicles 2018 in London, England.
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January 17, 2018
Sitharaman takes a sortie in Su-30
By Rohit SrivastavaDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on January 17, took her maiden flight on the Indian Air Force (IAF) frontline multi-role fighter Su-30 MKI, from the Jodhpur air base. After taking charge of the ministry, Sitharaman has been visiting military bases and taking stock of the preparedness of the three services.
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January 17, 2018
Stealth J-20's maiden combat flight in Tibet – serious military challenge for India
By Rohit SrivastavaThe operationalisation of Chinese stealth fighter is a grave threat to Indian security.
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January 17, 2018
Army to get modern rifles; now 'Make' procedure is open to Start-ups
By Rohit SrivastavaBy approving fast track purchase of modern guns for equipping the troops at frontline, DAC has initiated the much awaited modernization of Indian soldiers and by relaxing the norms it also opened the 'Make II' procedure to startups.
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January 17, 2018
Naval Chief lauds NCC Cadets at DG NCC Republic Day Camp 2018Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) visited the DG NCC Republic Day Camp at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt and reviewed an impressive 'Guard of Honour' by the smartly turned out Cadets drawn from all the three Wings of NCC i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force.
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January 15, 2018
Modi invites Israeli investment in defence sector
By Rohit SrivastavaAfter the debacle of Spike deal, proving the skeptics wrong the two Prime Ministers display confidence in the strength and depth of the bilateral relations between India and Israel and agree to take it further into new territories.
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January 15, 2018
France's Armée de l'Air welcomes first C-130J Super HerculesFlorence Parly, France's minister of the Armed Forces, officially welcomed the country's first C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the Armée de l'Air's 62st Transport Wing with a ceremony at Orléans-Bricy Air Base today.
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January 14 2018
Search for ONGC helicopter crew continues – Update 2The search operations by Indian Navy for the crashed Pawan Hans helicopter (C/s VT-PWA) continued throughout the night of 13 January 18 and have been continuing thereafter.
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January 13 2018
Indian Navy launches large scale rescue operations to search for the missing Pawan Hans helicopter – Update 1The Search operations by the Indian Navy for the missing Pawan Hans helicopter and the crew continue. Currently, four Indian Naval ships (Teg, Tarasa, T 11 and T 45) are undertaking search in the area.
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January 13 2018
Indian Navy launches large scale rescue operations to search for the missing Pawan Hans helicopterBased on information on a Pawan Hans helicopter missing on 13 Jan 18, Indian Navy has launched large scale rescue operations to search for the missing helicopter.
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January 12, 2018
Exclusive:
"Man behind the weapon that matters" – Army Chief Bipin RawatResponding to a question of Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP Guide Publications, during the annual press conference, Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat explained in detail how the army is technologically empowering and motivating its soldiers to tackle emerging threats.
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January 12, 2018
Chief of the Air Staff visits DG NCC Republic Day Camp 2018Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VM, ADC, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) visited the NCC Republic Day Camp 2018 at Delhi Cantt on 12 Jan 2018.
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January 12, 2018
Sri Lanka Tri-Services delegation visits KochiIn order to strengthen the existing India-Sri Lanka bilateral ties, a nine-member Sri Lankan Tri-Services delegation, headed by Mr Kapila Waidyaratne, PC, Secretary of Defence made a two-day visit to the Southern Naval Command, (SNC) Kochi from January 11, 2018.
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January 12 2018
Leonardo to lead OCEAN2020 program, the first and most important European Defence Agency research tender for naval surveillance technologyLeonardo was awarded the most important project related to the first European Defence Found's initiative, OCEAN2020, to boost Europe's defence capabilities, issued by the European Union under the 'Preparatory Action on Defence Research' programme.
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January 11, 2018
Naval Group and Airbus Helicopters responsible for building the first demonstrator of a rotary-wing drone for a warshipThe DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has just awarded a contract for technology development in the field of rotary-wing drones to the Naval Group and Airbus Helicopters consortium.
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January 11, 2018
Fourth Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel delivered to Homeland Integrated Offshore ServicesHomeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland) of Lagos, Nigeria, has taken delivery of another Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel for operations in the offshore oil fields in the Gulf of Guinea.
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January 11, 2018
Indian Air Force conquers 'Seven Summits'An expert team of IAF mountaineers had successfully scaled highest peaks of six different continents earlier and had recently embarked upon its culminating expedition to Mt Vinson in Antarctica to complete Mission Seven Summits.
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January 10, 2018
Rolls-Royce honored as Team Freedom LCS Supplier of the YearRecognized for their track record of exceptional performance and commitment to affordability, Rolls-Royce was named as the 2017 Team Freedom LCS Supplier of the Year at the 30th annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium on Jan. 9.
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January 9, 2018
Defence Minister witness's naval operation
By Rohit SrivastavaOn a two visit to western coast to witness Indian Navy's operational prowess, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on January 8, arrived at Indian Naval Base INS Hansa, Goa.
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January 9, 2018
Raksha Mantri visits BELThe Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, made her maiden visit to the Bangalore Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd and had a first-hand glimpse of the facilities here today, January 9, 2018.
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January 9, 2018
Handing over of third Mark IV LCU class vessel "L53" to Indian NavyThe third of the eight Mark IV LCU vessels "L53", built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, was formally "Handed Over" to the Indian Navy today, January 9, 2018 at GRSE, Kolkata.
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January 9, 2018
Indian Industry Thrilled with successful 42nd launch and 100th Satellite PlacementFICCI congratulates ISRO family for its successful 42nd mission and 100th satellite placement in orbit. Dr Sanjaya Baru, Secretary General, FICCI mentioned "With the successful placement of Cartosat-2 and 30 co-passengers...
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January 9, 2018
UVision has successfully demonstrated the Hero-400EC extended-range loitering system for a strategic customerUVision Air Ltd. – a global pioneer of lethal aerial loitering systems of all sizes – has successfully demonstrated the Hero-400EC extended-range loitering system...
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January 9, 2018
Raytheon awarded contract worth more than $1.5 billion for additional Patriot™ integrated air and missile defense capabilityAn undisclosed member of the 14-nation group that own the combat-proven Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System has awarded Raytheon Company a direct commercial sales contract worth more than $1.5 billion for additional capability.
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January 9, 2018
Arianespace and ArianeGroup kick off production for the final 10 Ariane 5 launchers across Europe's space industry in parallel to the operational debut of Ariane 6With this latest order, there are now 23 Ariane 5 launchers in production or to be produced, from the PB+ and PC batches.
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January 8, 2018
Army launches compendium of problem statement and solution
By Rohit SrivastavaArmy Chief General Bipin Rawat, on January 8, launched compendiums of problem statements and solutions for the previously released compendium at the second edition of Army Technology Seminar which was jointly organised...
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January 5, 2018
Procurement of Training Solution for P-8I AircraftP-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Anti Submarine Warfare (LRMRASW) aircraft were inducted into the Indian Navy commencing 2013.
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January 4, 2018
MoD clears purchase for over 2,420 crore
By Rohit SrivastavaContinuing its recent spree of approval for capital purchases, Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman, on January 4, approved purchase of aircraft training and electronic warfare solutions worth 2,420 crore.
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January 4, 2018
Cancellation of Spike – discouraging for FDI in defence
By Rohit SrivastavaIn a surprise move to boost Make in India, Ministry of Defence in December cancelled the much awaited anti tank missile deal with Israeli missile maker Rafael Advanced Defence System.
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January 2, 2018
India to buy missiles and precision bombs for 1,600 cr
By Rohit SrivastavaTo add more precise fire power to Indian military, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today cleared two procurement proposals worth over 1,600 crore.
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January 2, 2018
Latvia orders additional helicopters for State Border GuardLeonardo is pleased to announce that the State Border Guard of Latvia has signed a contract for two AW119Kx single engine helicopters plus option for an additional unit, customised configuration and aircrew/maintenance technician training services.
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December 30, 2017
First Chinese made carrier to undergo sea trial in Feb
By Rohit SrivastavaCome February and China will cross another milestone in its military self reliance when it will begin the sea trial of its home made Aircraft Carrier (ACC) technically known as Type 001A from Dalian Shipyard where it is being constructed.
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December 29, 2017
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa flies the last sortie of the ‘Hawkeyes’Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff is on a three day visit from 28-30 Dec 17 to Air Force Station Nal, one of the premier air bases operating the MiG-21 aircraft.
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December 29, 2017
India conducts successful test of endo-atmospheric interceptor missile
By Rohit SrivastavaIndia, on December 28, successfully conducted test of indigenously developed Advanced Air Defence (AAD) - anti ballistic missile interceptor.
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December 27, 2017
Gray Wolf: USAF awards Lockheed Martin $110 million for networked, affordable cruise missileLockheed Martin received a $110 million, five-year Phase 1 contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop and demonstrate a new low-cost cruise missile called Gray Wolf.
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December 26, 2017
Indian Air Force conquers 'Seven Summits'After scaling of Mt Everest in 2005, IAF launched a unique and unprecedented series of mountaineering expedition 'Mission Seven Summits' with an aim to fly the tricolour and the IAF flag on the highest peaks in every continent.
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December 26, 2017
India starts Sea Guardian procurement
By Rohit SrivastavaGiving a major flip to Indo-US defence cooperation, India has begun the process to procure remotely piloted Predator 'B' Sea Guardian from United States.
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December 22, 2017
Boost to indigenous Light Combat Helicopter: One more RFP for HALHAL has received a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 15 Limited Series Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army today. This comes close on the heels of HAL receiving RFP for supply of 83 LCAs (Light Combat Aircraft) just days ago.
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December 22, 2017
Boeing receives contract for Japan KC-46 tankerThrough the Foreign Military Sale process, the US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $279 million contract for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF's) first KC-46 tanker and logistics support, marking the aircraft's first international sale.
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December 22, 2017
Airbus Helicopters and UK Ministry of Defence sign follow-on support arrangement for RAF Puma Mk2Airbus Helicopters and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have signed a Follow-on Support Arrangement contract to provide support to the Royal Air Force Puma 2 fleet over the planned service life of the aircraft.
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December 21, 2017
HAL gets RFP for 83 Tejas
By Rohit SrivastavaDefence Acquisition Council (DAC) last year cleared proposal for purchase of 83 LCA Mark 1 A aircrafts including 10 twin seat trainer version.
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December 21, 2017
Indian Air Force fleet achieves 12,000 hours, commended for outstanding performanceBoeing congratulates the Indian Air Force and 81st "Skylords" Squadron for the C-17 Globemaster III fleet achieving 12,000 flight hours since induction in 2014.
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December 21, 2017
Commissioning of Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) ICGS SujayIndian Coast Guard Ship "Sujay", the sixth in the series of six 105m Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) was commissioned by Director General Indian Coast Guard Rajendra Singh at Goa today in the presence of senior officers...
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December 21, 2017
Iveco Defence Vehicles is chosen by the Romanian Armed Forces for the delivery of 173 military truck unitsThe company reaffirms its role as the partner of choice for the Romanian Armed Forces in the military logistic vehicles segment.
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December 21, 2017
Boeing KC-46 tanker program receives FAA certification for its 767-2C aircraftThe US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing's KC-46 tanker program an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) for its core 767-2C aircraft...
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December 21, 2017
First Tiger HAD retrofit delivered to the French Army AviationAirbus Helicopters has delivered the first Tiger retrofitted into the HAD version to the French Army Aviation, after having previously completed its formal acceptance process with the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA).
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December 21, 2017
Lockheed Martin receives $944 million contract for PAC-3 missilesThe United States and allied military forces will upgrade their missile defense capabilities under a new $944 million contract for production and delivery of Lockheed Martin Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors.
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December 20, 2017
Indian Navy conducts exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with Oman NavyIndian Naval Ships Trikand and Teg are deployed to Oman for bilateral exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ or ‘Sea Breeze’. This exercise is the 11th edition and has been a biennial feature since 1993.
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December 20, 2017
Lockheed Martin receives US Air Force contract with $961 million ceiling to sustain, upgrade Sniper PodsThe US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to provide sustainment and upgrades for its fleet of 683 Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP).
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December 20, 2017
Derco renewed as authorized distributor for Triumph Engine Control SystemsDerco, a Lockheed Martin Company, has signed a five-year distribution agreement extension with Triumph Engine Control Systems to be the distributor of pump assembly spares for the 54H60 propeller system.
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December 19, 2017
Southern Command Conducting Major Exercise in RajasthanIn a significant show of strength, formations of Southern Command are conducting a major exercise called ‘HAMESHA VIJAYEE’ in the deserts of Rajasthan from 16 to 22 December 2017 to evaluate the capability of the armed forces to strike deep into enemy territory in an integrated air-land battle.
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December 19, 2017
Does the Government has any timeline for INS Vishal?
By Rohit SrivastavaIndian military acquisition is a sorry tale of delays. Indian Navy has been at the fore front of indigenisation and acquisition of assets. Although with delays, Navy, unlike the other two services, has been acquiring platforms regularly.
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December 17, 2017
IAF says good bye to Mi-8 "PRATAP"After a glorious 45 years of service, Mi-8 also known as the "PRATAP", once the back bone for medium lift helicopter capability in Indian Air Force, flew its last mission on December 17. A formal phasing out ceremony was held at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru.
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December 15, 2017
India hosts trilateral talks with Japan and Australia
By Rohit SrivastavaAiming at countering the expanding Chinese Naval power in the Indian Ocean and its belligerent behavior in the South East Asian waters, India in December held secretary level talks with Japan and Australia to discuss the existing challenges...
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December 14, 2017
Navy gets new shark-Kalvari
By Rohit SrivastavaAfter a hiatus of almost two decades, Indian Navy on December 14 received its first conventional submarine INS Kalvari, from the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
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December 14, 2017
Boeing to modernize six Netherlands CH-47F ChinooksBoeing and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence today signed an agreement that will upgrade six Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Chinook helicopters to the latest F-model configuration, ensuring commonality of systems for their entire fleet of 20 F-model Chinooks.
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December 14, 2017
Project Eagle takes flightAirbus Helicopters has gone a step further in the experimentation of its Project Eagle, with the in-flight validation of the innovative on-board image processing system.
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December 14, 2017
Lockheed Martin and NEC to enhance satellites, space travel with Artificial IntelligenceLockheed Martin and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that Lockheed Martin will use NEC's System Invariant Analysis Technology (SIAT) in the space domain.
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December 13, 2017
Lockheed Martin awarded $22 million for Paveway™ II Plus Laser-Guided BombsLockheed Martin received a $22.8 million contract from the US Air Force on behalf of the US Navy to produce Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) kits.
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December 13, 2017
Sikorsky delivers two S-70i™ Black Hawk helicopters to the Los Angeles County Fire DepartmentSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, delivered two S-70i™ Black Hawk helicopters to the County of Los Angeles at a ceremony in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
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December 13, 2017
US Air Force's first GPS III satellite receives commands from next-generation OCX ground control segmentGPS III and OCX Successfully Complete Factory Mission Readiness Test
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December 13, 2017
Raytheon completes first lot production of Small Diameter Bomb IIRaytheon Company has completed Lot 1 production of the Small Diameter Bomb II, a new weapon that will give fighter pilots the ability to destroy moving targets at any time and in all-weather conditions.
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December 12, 2017
India becomes member of Wassenaar Arrangement
By Rohit SrivastavaAfter much wait, India, during the plenary of the participating states at Vienna, becomes the 42nd member of the global dual use technology group ‘Wassenaar Arrangement’ (WA) on December 8.
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December 12, 2017
HAL holds Global Vendors' MeetHAL is looking to produce 100 HTT-40, efforts on to achieve basic certification of LUH by mid-2018.
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December 12, 2017
Navika Sagar Parikrama - INSV Tarini departs from LytteltonThe Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini left Lyttelton this morning (12 December 2017) for its onward journey to Port Stanley (Falklands). INSV Tarini had arrived at Lyttelton on 29 November 2017 after completion of second leg of its maiden voyage to circumnavigate the globe.
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December 12, 2017
Lockheed Martin's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile marks another successful flight testLockheed Martin successfully fired production-configuration Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) from a US Air Force B-1B bomber.
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December 12, 2017
MTU Aero Engines substantiates outlook to 2025At its Investor and Analyst Day 2017, MTU Aero Engines AG provided a concrete outlook for the period to 2025. 2017 marks the end of the company's most sub-stantial investment phase, from which it emerged with an increased adjusted EBIT margin.
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December 11, 2017
HAL is national asset and cannot be left idle — Bhamre
By Rohit SrivastavaExpressing his support for the defence public sector aviation major, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Minister of State for Defence, Subhash Bhamre has said that its facility is of national importance and will continue to get work.
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December 11, 2017
Inauguration of online examination web portal of Indian Air Force by Hon'ble RRMToday morning Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Subhash Bhamre inaugurated the online examination web portal of Indian Air Force at Air HQ (VB).
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December 10, 2017
Operations Sahayam'OP Sahayam' of Southern Naval Command persisted for the eleventh day on 09 Dec 17 over Southeast Arabian Sea and L&M islands. Nine ships and all available aircraft have continued the search operations.
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December 10, 2017
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Sri LankaAir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff is on an official visit to Sri Lanka from December 11-14, 2017, to deliberate on matters of mutual interest related to regional security.
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December 9, 2017
"OCKHI" Operations'OP Sahayam' of Southern Naval Command persisted for the tenth day on December 9, 2017 over Southeast Arabian Sea and L& M islands.
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December 8, 2017
President awards Colour to the submarine arm
By Rohit SrivastavaPresident Ram Nath Kovind, on December 8, awarded President’s Colour to the submarine arm of the Indian Navy in a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Vishakhapatnam based Eastern Naval Command.
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December 8, 2017
Centre to set up security grid on Bangladesh border
By Rohit SrivastavaTo check illegal immigration and smuggling through the porus borders of Bangladesh, Centre is planning to setup a security grids in the border states by bringing the central and state security agencies together.
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December 8, 2017
Chief of the Air Staff flags off mountaineering expedition team to Mount VinsonAfter scaling of Mt Everest in 2005, IAF launched a unique and unprecedented series of mountaineering expeditions 'Mission Seven Summits' with an aim to fly tricolour and IAF flag on the highest peaks in every continent.
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December 8, 2017
"OCKHI" OperationsSouthern Naval Command continued all the activities associated with OCKHI as hitherto for the ninth consecutive day on December 8, 2017 over Southeast Arabian Sea and L&M islands.
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December 7, 2017
India rejects Chinese claim of air intrusion
By Rohit SrivastavaThere has been a fire accident in the Central Ammunition Depot at Pulgaon wherein fire broke out in the depot in the early hours of the morning today.
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December 7, 2017
Chief of the Air Staff addresses Commanders of Training Command during Commanders' ConferenceAir Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff addressed all Commanders of Training Establishments of Training Command on 07 Dec 17, during the Commanders' Conference held at Headquarters Training Command (HQ TC).
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December 7, 2017
10 Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on "Demerits of Alcohol" at Champhai, MizoramAssam Rifles conducted a Lecture on "Demerits of Alcohol" for locals and Jawans at COB Champhai, Mizoram on December 6, 2017.
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