RECENT STORIES
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July 20, 2020
Infantry Getting Makeover
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)No matter how hi-tech the modern battlefield gets. No matter how powerful the aircrafts, drones and the robots become, mission of the Infantry will continue to close-in and destroy the enemy by close quarter violent combat in any war operation and then physically hold the ground.
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July 20, 2020
Turkey’s Swarm Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)According to Turkish media, Turkey’s Defence Technologies, Engineering and Trade Inc. also known by its Turkish acronym STM, was to deliver over 500 ‘Kargu’ drones to Turkish armed forces on June 15, 2020.
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July 20, 2020
Chinese Specter on India-Iran Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)According to media reports, Iran has decided to exclude India from the 628 km railroad project that links its port in Chabahar to Zahedan on the Afghanistan border, citing delays by the Indian government in funding and starting the project, and has announced that Iran has decided to construct the railway line on its own.
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July 17, 2020
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on a two day (July 17-18) visit to Ladakh and J&K
By Lt General Naresh Chand (Retd)Defence Minister Rajnath Singh started his trip by visiting Ladakh on July 17. He arrived early morning at Leh airport accompanied by the CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and Army Chief Gen M.M. Naravane.
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July 16, 2020
IWI Expands its Portfolio with a Comprehensive Riot-Control SolutionAiming at minimising the use of force, the solution integrates top-level methodology with cutting-edge technologies, defensive and offensive equipment, and tailored training
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July 16, 2020
Rosoboronexport presents a unique metal detector with built-in stun gunRosoboronexport has launched a new metal detector and stun gun combo called the EM-411 Cerberus into the global security equipment market.
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July 15, 2020
Amidst border tensions, armed forces get free hand for procurements up to $40 million
By Vishal ThaparA special meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on July 15, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, delegated powers for making urgent capital acquisitions up to 300 crore ($40 million) to the armed forces.
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July 15, 2020
EURENCO gets major order from Nexter for artillery modular chargesWithin the framework of a contract notified by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) on 11th May, Nexter has placed a major order with Eurenco, the European leader in energetic materials for the supply of artillery modular charges.
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July 14, 2020
Rafael and Mesko to co-produce SPIKE SR ATGM for Polish Pustelnik ProgramIsraeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and Polish company Mesko, a PGZ company, have agreed to co-produce the shoulder-launched SPIKE SR (Short-Range) ATGM, as part of Poland's Pustelnik Program.
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July 13, 2020
Indian Army seeks repeat order for American assault rifles
By Vishal ThaparLack of progress on AK-203 JV forces case for importing 72,000 additional Sig Sauer rifles under fast track process
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July 13, 2020
UVision’s Hero-30 Lethal Loitering Systems are in ServiceThe Hero-30 lethal munition systems have been procured by Israel MOD and have already been successfully used in combat operations by various IDF forces
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July 9, 2020
Next Generation Ammunition Capability for the US ArmyNorthrop Grumman delivering 30mm airburst ammunition that will provide soldiers the ability to defeat difficult targets on today’s battlefield
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July 8, 2020
Bharat Forge launches Health Risk Monitoring System (HRMS) - An AI platform enabling Safe return to WorkplaceIndian multinational company Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), in collaboration with AI start-up Blackstraw, has launched HRMS – an AI based solution that enables companies and institutions to comply with MHA provided guidelines for safe reopening.
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July 6, 2020
Meprolight introduces Mepro FT Bullseye illuminated pistol sightMeprolight – a member of the SK Group and a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, thermal, night vision equipment, and self-illuminated sights for military, law enforcement and civilian applications – now introduces the Mepro FT Bullseye optical pistol sight to law-enforcement and HLS forces.
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July 3, 2020
The valour of our Armed Forces displayed India’s strength to the world: PM Modi
By Ayushee ChaudharyWhile accessing the situation at LAC, the Prime Minister imparted enthusiasm to the stationed soldiers and highlighted that India is widening its power and the expenditure on border infrastructure has been enhanced three times.
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July 3, 2020
PM Modi reaches Ladakh to review the situation
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe visit comes in light of recent clashes between the armies of India and China in Galwan Valley.
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June 30, 2020
2,500th AH-64 Apache Helicopter deliveredBoeing recently delivered its 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter, an E-model Apache for the U.S. Army, from the company’s production line in Mesa, Arizona.
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June 29, 2020
Third Multi-Domain Operations demo by GA-ASI using Gray Eagle ERGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) completed a month-long demo event that showcased a suite of long-range sensors, Air Launched Effects (ALE) and Scalable Command and Control (SC2) on its Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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June 29, 2020
LONGBOW delivers its 500th Fire Control RadarThe LONGBOW Company (LBL), a joint venture between Northrop Grumman Corporation and Lockheed Martin, recently delivered the 500th APG-78 LONGBOW Fire Control Radar (FCR) for the AH-64 Apache helicopter.
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June 26, 2020
Raytheon Missiles & Defense awarded $2.3B production contract for missile defense radarsRaytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, received a $2.3 billion U.S. Missile Defense Agency production contract for seven gallium nitride (GaN)-based AN/TPY-2 radars as part of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, which is designed to protect against incoming ballistic missile threats.
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June 22, 2020
RAFAEL unveils Multi-Missile SPIKE NLOS Launcher for the Polish Tank Destroyer TenderRecently, RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. unveiled its new multi-missile launcher design including eight ready-for-launch SPIKE NLOS missiles and is now participating in Poland's "Ottokar-Brzoza" tender...
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June 18, 2020
Boeing names D'Ambrose as Human Resources LeaderBoeing today named Michael D'Ambrose as executive vice president of Human Resources, effective July 6. He will succeed Wendy Livingston, who has served in an interim capacity since April.
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June 16, 2020
Heidi R. Wood named as interim Group President, Defence and Security of CAECAE announced that effective June 26, Todd Probert, who was appointed to the position of Group President, Defence and Security in January 2020 will step down to pursue a job opportunity within the U.S. National Security community and Heidi R. Wood will take over as the interim Group President, Defence and Security.
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June 16, 2020
Jim Taiclet becomes new Lockheed Martin President and CEOIn a planned leadership transition, experienced chief executive, Gulf War veteran and pilot James D. Taiclet, 60, today became president and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation. He succeeds Marillyn A. Hewson, 66, who has served as chairman, president and CEO since 2014 and president and CEO since 2013.
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June 10, 2020
Raytheon Technologies appoints Dantaya Williams as chief human resources officerRaytheon Technologies has appointed Dantaya Williams as chief human resources officer. Williams will report to Greg Hayes, chief executive officer, Raytheon Technologies.
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June 8, 2020
IAI signs a 350$ million Special Mission Aircraft related contract with Major European countrySpecial Mission Aircraft which are designed and developed in IAI are used primarily for collecting strategic intelligence.
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June 1, 2020
Vivek Lall returns to General Atomics as Chief Executive
By Vishal ThaparTop honcho's focus is likely to be the expansion of General Atomics' global footprint and international collaboration
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May 31, 2020
Lt General Manoj Pande takes over as Commander-In-Chief of Andaman & Nicobar Command TomorrowCurrent Commander-In-Chief Lieutenant General Podali Shankar Rajeshwar retires today
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May 4, 2020
Lt General Raj Shukla assumed command of the Army Training CommandLieutenant General Raj Shukla, assumed command of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) on 01 May 2020.
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May 4, 2020
Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Missiles and Defense Partner on Next Generation InterceptorNorthrop Grumman Corporation and Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies, are partnering to pursue a U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI).
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April 22, 2020
Northrop Grumman’s digital cockpit completes initial operational test and evaluationNorthrop Grumman Corporation supplied digital cockpit upgrades to the integrated avionics suite for the U.S. Army’s UH-60V Black Hawk, which recently completed initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E).
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April 14, 2020
General Atomics and its affiliates unite in fight against COVID-19As the U.S. and the world take on the challenge of combating the novel coronavirus, General Atomics (GA) and its affiliates are leveraging their expertise in manufacturing and innovation to meet the urgent needs of our communities.
