Appointments
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October 4, 2019
Air Marshal VR Chaudhari AVSM VM takes over as Senior Air Staff Officer of Head Quarters Eastern Air CommandAir Marshal VR Chaudhari AVSM VM took over as Senior Air Staff Officer of Head Quarters Eastern Air Command on October 3, 2019. Prior to taking over his new assignment, he was the Deputy Chief of Air Staff at Air HQ (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi.
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October 2, 2018
Timothy Cahill Named to Lead Lockheed Martin InternationalAir Marshal Harjit Singh Arora AVSM took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command at Gandhinagar on October 1, 2018.
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October 1, 2019
Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora AVSM ADC assumes charge as Vice Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal Harjit Singh Arora AVSM ADC took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff today morning.
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September 30, 2019
Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria takes over as Air Chief with indigenisation resolve
By Vishal ThaparIAF top hierarchy gets a reboot at a time when its stands on operational and equipping crossroads
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September 18, 2019
Northrop Grumman announces organization and leadership changesNorthrop Grumman Corporation announces organization changes to its operating sectors to better align the company's broad portfolio to serve its customers' needs.
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September 1, 2019
Major General Joyce Gladys Roach takes over as ADG, MNSMajor General Joyce Gladys Roach has assumed charge of the post of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service (MNS).
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August 23, 2019
India appoints new Secretaries for Defence and Defence Production
By Vishal ThaparCreation of the apex military post of Chief of Defence Staff, review of the Defence Procurement Procedure and reform of Government-owned Military Industrial Complex tops agenda for new bosses.
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August 1, 2019
Schiebel Group appoints drone industry veteran Gretchen West as President and CEO of Schiebel Aircraft, Inc. (SAI) in the United StatesSchiebel Group announces expansion of its US subsidiary, Schiebel Aircraft, Inc., with the appointment of Gretchen West as President and CEO to facilitate the growth of its unrivaled CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS in the United States with a focus on the tremendous opportunities in the US defense, civil and commercial markets.
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July 9, 2019
Northrop Grumman board names Kathy J. Warden ChairmanThe board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation has elected Kathy J. Warden as its chairman, effective August 1, 2019. Warden will serve as chairman, chief executive officer and president.
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July 1, 2019
Lockheed Martin names new leaders for Rotary and Mission Systems and Missiles and Fire Control BusinessesLockheed Martin's board of directors approved the appointments of new leaders for two of the corporation's business areas.
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June 30, 2019
K Natarajan takes over as DG of Indian Coast GuardKrishnaswamy Natarajan took over as 23rd chief of Indian Coast Guard here today. A 5th Batch Officer of the Indian Coast Guard, he joined service in January 1984. During the initial years, he specialised in select core competencies viz.
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June 25, 2019
Boeing names former Indian Navy Rear Admiral to head its Defence business in India
By Vishal ThaparA naval aviator, Surendra Ahuja was Asst Controller of Carrier Projects & Warship Acquisitions from 2015 to 2018 and led the India-US Joint Working Group on Carrier Technology
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June 12, 2019
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM assumes charge as Commandant Indian Naval AcademyVice Admiral RB Pandit, AVSM handed over charge as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy (INA) to Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM after a successful tenure of over 15 months, today, Wednesday, 12 June 2019.
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June 3, 2019
Ajit Doval gets a second term as NSA, promoted to Cabinet rank
By Vishal ThaparElevation an acknowledgement of key role in big national security initiatives during PM Modi's first term
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June 1, 2019
Rajnath Singh takes over as Defence Minister
By Vishal ThaparDefence Secretary Mitra's term extended by 3 months
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May 31, 2019
Recasting of the Big Four in Modi's Ministry opens up new possibilities
By Vishal ThaparRajnath will have to put the Make in India agenda in Defence on fast track, Puri confronted with failing airlines
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May 31, 2019
Admiral Karambir Singh takes over as 24th Chief of the Indian Navy
By Vishal ThaparHe is also the first helicopter pilot and the first Sikh to get the job
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May 30, 2019
Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-ChiefVice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief(FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) from Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base on May 30, 2019.
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May 1, 2019
Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC takes over as Vice Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal SK Ghotia VSM took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command today on May 1, 2019.
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May 1, 2019
Air Marshal SK Ghotia VSM takes over Command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training CommandAir Marshal SK Ghotia VSM took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command today on May 1, 2019.
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April 25, 2019
New Chief Vigilance Officer takes charge at BELShrikant Walgad, an IAS officer of the Haryana Cadre, has taken charge as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
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April 23, 2019
Rajendra Kumar Nayak took over as CGDARajendra Kumar Nayak took over as the 52nd Controller General of Defence Accounts on April 22, 2019. He is from the Indian Defence Accounts Service of 1983 batch.
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April 17, 2019
UVision appoints Major General (Res.) Avi Mizrachi as new CEOUVision Air Ltd. - a global pioneer of lethal loitering systems family suitable for a wide variety of missions, announces the appointment of Major General (Res.) Avi Mizrachi as its new CEO.
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April 3, 2019
Air Marshal D Choudhury AVSM VM VSM takes over as SASO Hq WACAerion, the leader in supersonic aircraft, today announced that Hal Martin has been named Vice President, Global Supply Chain, and will oversee a growing network of world-class suppliers contributing to the AS2 supersonic business jet program.
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March 30, 2019
Rear Admiral Suraj Berry takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern FleetRear Admiral Suraj Berry, NM, VSM takes over the Command of Eastern Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Eastern Naval Command from Rear Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM at an impressive ceremony held at the Naval Base, Visakhapatnam on March 30, 2019.
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March 30, 2019
Rear Admiral Mahesh Singh takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka AreaRear Admiral Mahesh Singh, NM assumed charge as Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area at a ceremonial parade at Karwar on March 30, 2019.
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March 27, 2019
Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM assumes charge as Director General Naval Operations (DGNO)Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM NM has assumed charge as Director General Naval Operations today, on March 27, 2019. He is a graduate of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 1, 1985.
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March 26, 2019
Raytheon Company Announces Executive AppointmentsRaytheon Company Chairman and CEO Thomas A. Kennedy announced today the appointment of Wesley D. Kremer as President, Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS), succeeding Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, who informed the company of his intention to retire from Raytheon on July 14, 2019.
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March 25, 2019
Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval AreaRear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, VSM has assumed the charge as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area on March 25, 2019.
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March 23, 2019
Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to take over as the next CNSGovt. of India has appointed Vice Adm Karambir Singh, PVSM AVSM ADC as the next Chief of the Naval Staff(CNS) on superannuation of Admiral Sunil Lanba PVSM AVMS ADC on 31 May 2019. Vice Adm Karambir Singh would be the first helicopter pilot of the Indian Navy to be appointed as the CNS.
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March 22, 2019
Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh takes over as Western Fleet CommanderAt an impressive ceremonial parade held on 22 Mar 19 at Naval dockyard, Mumbai, Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, NM took over charge of Western Fleet, the 'Sword Arm' of the Indian Navy, from Rear Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM.
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March 18, 2019
Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, VSM assumes charge as Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST)Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, VSM, has assumed charge as Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) at Kochi on March 18, 2019.
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March 14, 2019
Lockheed Martin Names New Leaders for Mobility and Fighter ProgramsToday Lockheed Martin announced Roderick McLean as vice president and general manager for the company's Air Mobility & Maritime Missions organization, succeeding George Shultz, who will retire later this year.
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March 1, 2019
Air Marshal R Nambiar PVSM AVSM VM & Bar Assumes the Command of Western Air Command as AOC-in-CAir Marshal Raghunath Nambiar, PVSM AVSM VM & Bar took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force on March 1, 2019.
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February 15, 2019
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM takes over as Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval CommandVice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM assumed the charge as Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam today 14 Feb 19.
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February 14, 2019
Northrop Grumman appoints Chris Deeble as Chief Executive, AustraliaNorthrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Chris Deeble, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia, responsible for supporting the company's longstanding programs in Australia, as well as exploring new business pursuits.
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February 13, 2019
Trijicon® Inc., Announces the Promotion of Charles "Chuck" Wahr to Global Vice President of Sales and MarketingTrijicon, Inc., global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement markets is pleased to announce the promotion of Chuck Wahr to Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
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February 13, 2019
Raytheon Appoints Ravi Nirgudkar as President, Raytheon IndiaRaytheon Company has appointed Ravi Nirgudkar as the president of Raytheon India, effective immediately. Raviis based in the company's New Delhi office.
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February 12, 2019
Boeing appoints Salil Gupte as new business leader in IndiaBoeing today announced the appointment of Salil Gupte as president of Boeing India, effective March 18. He will be based in New Delhi, serve as Boeing's senior executive in India, and report to Marc Allen, president of Boeing International.
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February 4, 2019
Airbus Helicopters appoints new Executive Committee membersAlain Flourens, 61, currently Head of Engineering for Airbus Helicopters, has been appointed Head of Industry for Airbus Helicopters, following Christian Cornille’s departure from Airbus.
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January 31, 2019
Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, PVSM, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command on January 31, 2019 at Mumbai.
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January 30, 2019
Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff today, on January 30, 2019. An alumnus of Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar and National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, Pune, he was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 1, 1982.
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January 30, 2019
Vice Admiral MS Pawar, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS)Vice Admiral MS Pawar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff today, January 30, 2019. An alumnus of Sainik School Korukonda and the 60th course of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune, he was commissioned on July 1, 1982.
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January 14, 2019
Jean-Marc Nasr appointed President Asia-Pacific, AirbusAirbus has appointed Mr Jean-Marc Nasr as President Asia-Pacific, effective 1 January 2019. Based in Singapore, Jean-Marc Nasr will be responsible for Airbus' overall strategy, industrial footprint and operations in the region, as well as for advancing the company's "One Roof" policy to integrate its various business entities in key markets.
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January 7, 2019
Raytheon names Scott Weiner vice president, Corporate DevelopmentRaytheon Company has named Scott Weiner vice president, Corporate Development reporting to chief financial officer Toby O'Brien.
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January 2, 2019
IAF's key interface with Industry is new Central Commander
By SP's CorrespondentAir Marshal Rajesh Kumar, who has served as the IAF's interface with Industry and development agencies in key procurement projects, has taken over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command.
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December 31, 2018
Mantle of Administration handed over at Headquarters Western Air CommandThe Senior Officer in charge of Administration at the Delhi based Headquarters Western Air Command, handed over charge to Air Vice Marshal K Anantharaman VSM.
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December 26, 2018
Air Marshal Rajeev Sachdeva takes over as DCIDS (Operations)Air Marshal Rajeev Sachdeva, took over as Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) (DCIDS), recently. He has distinction of earlier serving in three out of the four wings of Headquarter Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS).
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December 10, 2018
Lockheed Martin names Kenneth R. Possenriede Executive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerLockheed Martin's board of directors has approved the appointment of Kenneth R. Possenriede, 58, as executive vice president and chief financial officer, succeeding Bruce L. Tanner, who intends to retire in mid-2019.
