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October 9, 2025
Defence Minister holds Bilateral Meeting with Australian Counterpart in CanberraDefence Minister Urges International Community to Come Together Against all Forms of Terrorism
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October 9, 2025
Aavishkaar Group launches 'OneAavishkaar' for venture capital ecosystem, Partners with Jamwant Ventures to launch 'Jamwant Ventures Fund 2', India's First Veteran Led Defence and Deep-tech Fund with Target of ₹500 crore corpusAavishkaar Group, the Pioneering Fund Management platform launches 'OneAavishkaar' a one stop solution to drive scale for emerging venture funds...
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October 8, 2025
Air Force Day Parade 2025The 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was commemorated at Air Force Station Hindan, Ghaziabad, on October 8, 2025.
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October 8, 2025
Boeing Awarded Contract for Eight Additional MH-139A HelicoptersIn a deal worth more than $173 million, the US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide training and sustainment support services.
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October 8, 2025
Damen Naval signs contract with Terma A/S for Decoy Launching System on Colombian PES FrigateDamen Naval has signed a contract with Danish defence technology company Terma A/S for the supply of the C-Guard Decoy Launching System, to be installed on the PES frigate currently under construction for the Colombian Navy.
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October 7, 2025
Defence & security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation and strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or government but the shared resolve of all Indians: Defence MinisterSelf-reliance in defence is not just a matter of production or economy for us.
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October 7, 2025
DRDO releases the Indian Radio Software Architecture standard 1.0 to enable interoperability in Military CommunicationDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the Tri-Services, formally released Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) standard 1.0 to enable interoperability in Military...
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October 7, 2025
Textron Systems Introduces Damocles™ Launched Effect SystemTextron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announced today the introduction of its Damocles™ launched effect (LE), a cutting-edge system designed to deliver a significant strategic advantage in peer warfare environments.
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October 7, 2025
Battlefield has changed, wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, autonomous systems & AI; Drones, anti-drone systems, quantum computing & directed-energy weapons will define the future: Defence MinisterDefence capital acquisitions have increased from ₹74,000 crore in FY21-22 to ₹1.2 lakh crore in FY24-25.
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October 6, 2025
ICG conducts 10th NATPOLREX-X & 27th NOSDCP off Chennai CoastParticipation of 40 Foreign Observers from 32 Countries & 105 National Delegates
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October 6, 2025
Commissioning of INS Androth, Second ASW Shallow Water CraftThe Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025. in a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
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October 6, 2025
Sweden orders four Embraer C-390 Millennium as part of joint European procurement; contract includes seven additional options paving the way for future acquisitionsThe Kingdom of Sweden acquired today four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer.
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October 6, 2025
Thrustworks Dynetics Secures Strategic Investment to Advance Next-Generation Rocket Propulsion Systems
Thrustworks Dynetics, a propulsion systems company that designs and develops advanced rocket engine systems and subsystems for commercialisation, today announced that it has raised ₹7 crore in its latest funding round.
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October 5, 2025
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri Visits Kemaman, Malaysia Operational Deployment to South China Sea and Indo-PacificIndian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri made a port call at Kemaman port in Malaysia, on October 2, 2025, as part of the Eastern Fleet Operational Deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific.
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October 5, 2025
Exercise Konkan – 2025 Commences on the Western SeaboardIndian Navy and Royal Navy bilateral Exercise KONKAN-25 commenced on October 5, 2025, off the western coast of India.
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October 5, 2025
SCD Secures Major North American Contract for Approximately 1,000 Sparrow cooled IR Detectors for Airborne PayloadsOver 8,000 Sparrow detectors now deployed worldwide across a wide spectrum of tactical applications
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October 4, 2025
GSL-Made Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshar Commissioned into Indian Coast GuardIndian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry on October 4, 2025.
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October 3, 2025
Navantia hosts the naming ceremony of the S-82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’ submarine in CartagenaThe technical manoeuvre to launch the vessel into the water using a floating dock will take place in the coming weeks as part of scheduled shipyard operations.
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October 3, 2025
Mistral Inc. and Uvision Inc. Secure a $982 Million Multi-Year IDIQ Contract with the US Army for HERO 120 Loitering Munition SystemMistral Inc., a leading provider of advanced defense solutions, together with Uvision Inc. (formerly known as UVision USA), announced today that the US Army awarded...
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October 1, 2025
Military nursing service commemorates centenary ceremony in New DelhiMinister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth lauded MNS for its outstanding service to the nation
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October 1, 2025
HQ Integrated Defence Staff Celebrates its 25th Raising DayHeadquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) today celebrated its Raising Day, marking the commencement of twenty-fifth year of service since its establishment on October 1, 2001.
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October 1, 2025
Operation Sindoor demonstrated Tri-Services synergy with unified real-time operational picture, enabling timely decisions, enhancing situational awareness & reducing the risk of fratricide; True example of Jointness: Defence MinisterIAF's IACCS worked in unison with Indian Army's Akashteer & Indian Navy's Trigun, making a joint operational backbone during the operation
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October 1, 2025
Lt General Virendra Vats takes over as Director General of National Cadet CorpsLt General Virendra Vats assumed charge as the Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), succeeding Lt General Gurbirpal Singh, on October 1, 2025.
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October 1, 2025
Shobha Gupta Assumes Charge as Director General of Defence EstatesShobha Gupta, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES), on September 30, 2025, assumed charge as Director General of Defence Estates (DGDE).
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October 1, 2025
GE Aerospace Hands Over Fourth F404-IN20 Engine to HALGE Aerospace has handed over the fourth F404–IN20 engine against the order of 2021 to HAL on September 30, 2025.
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September 30, 2025
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1ts) Concludes Port Call at Mombasa, KenyaIndian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi departed Port Mombasa, Kenya on September 28, 2025 after a successful three-day port call.
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September 30, 2025
Chief of Defence Staff Inaugurates Centenary Celebrations of Military Nursing ServiceMNS Marks 100 Years of Service with Historic All-Women Mountaineering Expedition and Scientific Programme
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September 30, 2025
FN Browning Group announces the Completion of its Acquisition of SofisportFN Browning Group announces the completion of its acquisition of Sofisport, a Paris-based global leader in the manufacture of ammunition and components.
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September 29, 2025
Defence Minister Addresses ICG Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi; Calls for Futuristic Roadmap, Technological Vigilance, and Indigenous Strengthening of Maritime Security“While Responding to any crises, ICG has always acted swiftly to protect lives & property. The world judges India by how we act in such crises & ICG has consistently brought us honour”
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September 29, 2025
Visit of Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya NavyMajor General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Navy, is on an official visit to India from September 28 to October 2, 2025, with the objective of further strengthening maritime cooperation and bilateral ties.
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September 26, 2025
MiG-21 symbolises continuity of courage, discipline & patriotism that will inspire development of indigenous LCA-Tejas and upcoming AMCA: Defence MinisterFrom its decisive role in 1971 war to its presence in the Kargil conflict, the Balakot airstrike & Operation Sindoor the MiG-21 proved its mettle in multiple theatres of conflict: Defence Minister
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September 25, 2025
MoD signs ₹62,370 crore contract with HAL for procurement of 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft for IAFMinistry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for Indian Air Force, at a cost of over ₹62,370 crore (excluding taxes), on September 25, 2025.
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September 25, 2025
DRDO carries out the successful launch of Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher systemDRDO, in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), has carried out the successful launch of Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher system, under a full operational scenario on September 24, 2025.
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September 25, 2025
Northrop Grumman Opens New Missile Integration Facility to Expand Production Capacity in West VirginiaNorthrop Grumman to produce advanced strike missiles cementing company leadership as largest manufacturing employer in West Virginia
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September 24, 2025
Government Extends the Service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & Secretary, Department of Military AffairsThe Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has, on September 24, 2025, approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) who shall also function as Secretary to the Government of India...
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September 24, 2025
MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Flies for First Time in BelgiumFollowing its arrival in August at Florennes Air Base, the first of four MQ-9B SkyGuardians® ordered by Belgian Defence from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) made its maiden flight in Belgium on September 23.
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September 23, 2025
Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium (T-SATS) Concludes with Strategic Vision for Future-Ready Indian Academia Defence EcosystemThe maiden Tri Services Academia Tech Symposium (T-SATS), a landmark two-day initiative aimed at synergising the Services-Academia R&D ecosystem, concluded on September 23, 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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September 23, 2025
Defence Minister inaugurates TASL's defence manufacturing facility in Morocco for production of Wheeled Armoured PlatformDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence Minister of Morocco Abdelatif Loudyi jointly inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Limited's (TASL) state-of-the-art defence manufacturing facility in Berrechid, Morocco, on September 23, 2025.
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September 23, 2025
Boeing Defense, Space & Security Partners with Palantir to Accelerate AI Adoption Across Defense, Classified ProgramsBoeing and Palantir announced at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference the two companies are working together to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) systems and software across Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) factories and programs.
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September 23, 2025
Embraer, SNC sign A-29 Super Tucano purchase agreementEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, and SNC, a worldwide leader in aerospace and national security, today at the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference announced that the companies have entered into an agreement for the sale of one A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to SNC.
