Appointments
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September 1, 2019
Lt General MM Naravane assumes appointment of VCOASLt General Manoj Mukund Naravane assumed the charge of Vice Chief of the Army Staff on September 1, 2019. He succeeds Lt General Devraj Anbu who after an illustrious career, superannuated on August 31, 2019.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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December 5, 2018
Terma Announces new President & CEOAt present, Jes Munk Hansen holds a position as CEO for Osram USA and Head of Osram Global Sales Function. He joined the Osram Group in 2013. Osram is a global leader within semiconductor-based light solutions, primarily for the car and electronics industries.
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November 28, 2018
Vinay Kumar Katyal takes charge as Director of BEL's Bangalore ComplexVinay Kumar Katyal has assumed charge as Director of the Bangalore Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) with effect from November 27, 2018. He was GM (Military Communication)/BEL-Bangalore before his elevation.
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November 1, 2018
Lt General P.S. Rajeshwar assumes charge as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman, COSCLt Gen P.S. Rajeshwar took over as the 12th Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman, COSC on November 1, 2018.
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October 8, 2018
Boeing Appoints Pratyush Kumar to Lead Boeing Defense Program in the United StatesBoeing is pleased to announce that Pratyush Kumar, president of Boeing India, has been selected to lead the iconic F-15 fighter aircraft program in the United States. Kumar will focus on furthering the F-15 business in the U.S. and globally.
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October 1, 2018
Lieutenant General Abhay Krishna, took over as the Army Commander, Central CommandLieutenant General Abhay Krishna, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal took over as the Army Commander, Central Command on October 1, 2018.
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October 1, 2018
Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane, took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern CommandLieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command on October 1, 2018.
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October 1, 2018
Lieutenant General SK Saini, assumed the command of the Southern ArmyLieutenant General SK Saini, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, assumed the command of the Southern Army on October 1, 2018.
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September 26, 2018
Northrop Grumman Elects Ann Addison Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer; Denise Peppard to RetireNorthrop Grumman Corporation announced today that its board of directors has elected Ann Addison corporate vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
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September 1, 2018
R Madhavan takes over as CMD of HALR Madhavan has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director of HAL from Mr T. Suvarna Raju, today. Prior to this, he was heading the Accessories Division of HAL at Lucknow as an Executive Director.
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August 27, 2018
Dr. G Satheesh Reddy takes over as Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDODr. G Satheesh Reddy took over the charge of Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, here today.
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August 1, 2018
Raytheon names Sally Sullivan vice president, US Business Development and Ed Fortunato, vice president, Government RelationsRaytheon Company has named Sally Sullivan vice president of US Business Development, and Ed Fortunato vice president of Government Relations. Sullivan and Fortunato will report to John D. Harris II, vice president...
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July 23, 2018
Northrop Grumman appoints Nick Chaffey as Chief Executive, UK and EuropeNorthrop Grumman Corporation named Nick Chaffey as chief executive for the United Kingdom and Europe, effective Aug. 28, 2018. He will play a leading role supporting the company's current programmes...
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June 27, 2018
Marta R. Stewart elected to Raytheon board of directorsThe board of directors of Raytheon Company has elected Marta R. Stewart as a director, effective immediately. Stewart, 60, retired last year from Norfolk Southern Corporation after a distinguished 33-year career with the company.
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June 4, 2018
Raytheon United Kingdom appoints Lord (Tom) Strathclyde as Board ChairmanRaytheon United Kingdom (UK) has appointed Lord (Tom) Strathclyde as board chairman, effective 4 June 2018. Lord Strathclyde was Leader of the UK's House of Lords, 2010-2013, and leader of the Conservative Party in the House of Lords, 1998-2013.
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June 1, 2018
Lt General Devraj Anbu assumes charge as VCOASLt General Devraj Anbu, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM assumed the charge of Vice Chief of the Army Staff on June 1, 2018. He succeeds Lt Gen Sarath Chand who after an illustrious career, handed over the baton to Lt Gen Devraj Anbu in a ceremony held at South Block.
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June 1, 2018
Lt General Ranbir Singh assumes charge as GOC-in-C Northern CommandLieutenant General Ranbir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, DCOAS (IS&T), on promotion, took over as the GOC-in-C Northern Command, in Uddhampur, on June 1, 2018. Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, was commissioned in 9th Battalion the Dogra Regiment on December 13, 1980.
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June 1, 2018
David S. Graziosi begins tenure as CEO of Allison TransmissionAllison Transmission announced today that David S. Graziosi has begun serving as the company's CEO. He previously served as president and chief financial officer since January 2016.
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September 26, 2017
New Director (Finance) takes charge at BELMr Koshy Alexander has taken charge as the new Director (Finance) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) on Monday, September 25, 2017. He was GM (Finance) & Chief Financial Officer before his elevation.
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September 7, 2017
Raytheon appoints Christopher J. Davis president, Raytheon International Inc.Raytheon Company has appointed Christopher J. Davis as president, Raytheon International Inc. effective immediately. Davis will report to John Harris, vice president, Business Development and CEO, RII, and be based in Washington, D.C.
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August 22, 2017
DSM names Olivier Janin to head sales & marketing DSM DyneemaDSM is pleased to announce that Olivier Janin is joining the company as its vice president of marketing and sales DSM Dyneema as of 1 September 2017. He will become a member of the Strategic Leadership Team of DSM Dyneema and will report directly to Golnar Motahari Pour, President DSM Dyneema.
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August 14, 2017
Robert O. Work elected to Raytheon Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors of Raytheon Company has elected Robert O. Work as a director, effective immediately. Work, 64, was appointed the 31st Deputy Secretary of Defense by President Barack Obama in 2014, a position he held through July 2017.
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August 2, 2017
Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson takes over as the Army Commander of South Western CommandLieutenant General Cherish Mathson took over the command of Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army at a solemn military ceremony held at Jaipur. He paid tributes to the martyrs at the Prerna Sthal and later reviewed a Guard of Honour presented to him.
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August 2, 2017
General Dynamics appoints Gilliland as President of General Dynamics Information TechnologyGeneral Dynamics today announced that M. Amy Gilliland will succeed S. Daniel Johnson as president of General Dynamics Information Technology, effective September 1, 2017.
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July 31, 2017
An experienced hand takes over Eastern TheatreLt Gen Abhay Krishna, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM has been appointed the GOC-in-C Eastern Command and shall take over from the outgoing incumbent Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC on 01 Aug 17.
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July 28, 2017
Ralph Acaba appointed Vice President Program Management ExcellenceRaytheon Company today announced that Edward Miyashiro, vice president of the Raytheon Company Evaluation Team, is retiring after a 43-year career with the company. Succeeding him is Ralph Acaba, who has been elected a company officer and named vice president, Raytheon Program Management Excellence.
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March 1, 2017
General Dynamics appoints Gilliland as Deputy for Operations at General Dynamics Information Technology; Kuryea as Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration; Moss as Vice President and ControllerGeneral Dynamics today announced that M. Amy Gilliland will become the Deputy for Operations for General Dynamics Information Technology.
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February 22, 2017
Charles Woodburn to succeed Ian King as CEOIan King, Chief Executive, BAE Systems plc, has today informed the Board that he will retire on 30 June 2017. The Board has also today confirmed that Charles Woodburn, currently Chief Operating Officer, will be appointed as Chief Executive from 1 July 2017.
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February 3, 2017
Thales appoints Emmanuel de Roquefeuil as Country Director in IndiaThales has announced the appointment of Emmanuel de Roquefeuil as the new VP and Country Directory for India. He will succeed Antoine Caput with effect from 1st February 2017.
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February 1, 2017
Lt General Jagbir Singh Cheema takes over as DCOAS (IS&T) of Indian ArmyLieutenant General Jagbir Singh Cheema takes over as Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Information Systems and Training) on 01 February 2017. The General Officer is an alumnus of National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy.
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February 1, 2017
Lt General Suresh Sharma takes over as Engineer-in-Chief of Indian ArmyLieutenant General Suresh Sharma took over as Engineer-in-Chief of the Indian Army today (February 1, 2017). In his capacity as Engineer-Chief, in addition to steering the Corps of Engineers, he will serve as the Principal Advisor to Chiefs of Army, Navy, Air Force and the Ministry of Defence on all matters pertaining to engineering works services, being head of Military Engineering Services (MES).
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February 1, 2017
BAE Systems names Nik Khanna Managing Director for IndiaBAE Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Nik Khanna as the Managing Director of its India operations with effect from 1st February 2017. Nik joins the Company from Raytheon where as Country President he led business development, marketing and strategy in India for the last four years.
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January 23, 2017
New Director (HR) takes charge at BELMr R.N. Bagdalkar took charge as the new Director (Human Resources) at Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) today. He was working as Executive Director of BEL's Hyderabad Unit before the elevation.
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January 18, 2017
James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld, Jr. elected to Raytheon Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors of Raytheon Company has elected James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld Jr. as a director, effective immediately.
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January 13, 2017
Lieutenant General Sarath Chand takes over as Vice Chief of Army StaffLieutenant General Sarath Chand took over as Vice Chief of Army Staff and paid homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, today. Before taking over as Vice Chief of Army Staff, the General officer was commanding South Western Command.
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December 31, 2016
General Bipin Rawat takes over as the 27th COAS of the Indian ArmyGeneral Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Army Staff, after an illustrious career spanning over four decades, handed over the baton to General Bipin Rawat in a ceremony...
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December 21, 2016
New Managing Director at KMW Asia PacificChristoph Cords is to be the new Managing Director of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Asia Pacific (KMW Asia Pacific).
