Appointments

January 28, 2020
Lt Gen Satinder Kumar Saini assumes appointment of VCOAS
Lt Gen Satinder Kumar Saini on assuming the charge of Vice Chief of the Army Staff paid tributes at the National War Memorial on January 28, 2020. Before assuming the appointment of Vice Chief of the Army Staff, the General Officer was heading the Southern Command of the Indian Army.
December 31, 2019
General Naravane takes over as 28th Chief of the Indian Army
Third officer from Sikh Light Infantry Regiment to reach the top
December 31, 2019
General Rawat is India's first Chief of Defence Staff
Biggest reform in higher defence management rolled out with mandate to restructure military commands, bring about jointness among Armed Forces within 3 years.
December 17, 2019
Lt Gen M.M. Naravane appointed as Chief of Army Staff
Government has decided to appoint Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, as the next Chief of the Army Staff after the retirement of General Bipin Rawat, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC on December 31, 2019.
December 3, 2019
Lockheed Martin names William Blair Vice President and Chief Executive for India
Lockheed Martin has appointed William (Bill) Blair as Vice President and Chief Executive for Lockheed Martin in India. In this role, Mr. Blair will lead the growth and development of Lockheed Martin's business in India and serve as the executive representative for all of Lockheed Martin's programs, products and services in the country.
December 2, 2019
Lt General PS Rajeshwar takes over as C-n-C of Andaman & Nicobar Command
Lt General Podali Shankar Rajeshwar took over as the 14th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN) on December 1, 2019.
November 7, 2019
Lockheed Martin appoints leader of Future Vertical Lift campaign
Lockheed Martin today announced the appointment of Andrew (Andy) Adams to oversee all strategic and operational aspects of its efforts to support Future Vertical Lift (FVL), which will shape the United States military's helicopter...
November 1, 2019
Lt General Anup Banerji takes charge as DG AFMS
Lt General Anup Banerji assumed office as Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DG AFMS) today. An alumnus of the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, the General Officer is reputed to be an outstanding cardiologist and an exceptional administrator.
September 18, 2019
Northrop Grumman announces organization and leadership changes
Northrop Grumman Corporation announces organization changes to its operating sectors to better align the company's broad portfolio to serve its customers' needs.
September 1, 2019
Lt General MM Naravane assumes appointment of VCOAS
Lt 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.
September 1, 2019
Major General Joyce Gladys Roach takes over as ADG, MNS
Major General Joyce Gladys Roach has assumed charge of the post of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service (MNS).
August 23, 2019
India appoints new Secretaries for Defence and Defence Production
By Vishal Thapar
Creation 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.
June 25, 2019
Boeing names former Indian Navy Rear Admiral to head its Defence business in India
By Vishal Thapar
A 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
June 3, 2019
Ajit Doval gets a second term as NSA, promoted to Cabinet rank
By Vishal Thapar
Elevation an acknowledgement of key role in big national security initiatives during PM Modi's first term
June 1, 2019
Rajnath Singh takes over as Defence Minister
By Vishal Thapar
Defence Secretary Mitra's term extended by 3 months
April 25, 2019
New Chief Vigilance Officer takes charge at BEL
Shrikant 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).
April 23, 2019
Rajendra Kumar Nayak took over as CGDA
Rajendra 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.
April 17, 2019
UVision appoints Major General (Res.) Avi Mizrachi as new CEO
UVision 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.
March 26, 2019
Raytheon Company Announces Executive Appointments
Raytheon 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.
February 13, 2019
Trijicon® Inc., Announces the Promotion of Charles "Chuck" Wahr to Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Trijicon, 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.
February 13, 2019
Raytheon Appoints Ravi Nirgudkar as President, Raytheon India
Raytheon Company has appointed Ravi Nirgudkar as the president of Raytheon India, effective immediately. Raviis based in the company's New Delhi office.
February 12, 2019
Boeing appoints Salil Gupte as new business leader in India
Boeing 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.
January 7, 2019
Raytheon names Scott Weiner vice president, Corporate Development
Raytheon Company has named Scott Weiner vice president, Corporate Development reporting to chief financial officer Toby O'Brien.
December 5, 2018
Terma Announces new President & CEO
At 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.
November 28, 2018
Vinay Kumar Katyal takes charge as Director of BEL's Bangalore Complex
Vinay 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.