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November 18, 2025
IWI Introduces New Weapon-Embedded Power Solution That Turns AR-15/M4 Rifles into Power HubsIWI (Israel Weapon Industries), an SK Group company and a global leader in small arms manufacturing, has launched the BOOST system, a compact, rugged power system engineered to turn AR-15/ M4 rifles into self-sustaining tactical power hubs.
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November 18, 2025
IWI Launches a New Line of Reduced Back Pressure Suppressors with World-Class Leading Sound AttenuationIWI (Israel Weapon Industries), an SK Group company and a global leader in small arms manufacturing, has introduced a new line of suppressors engineered to fit the full range of 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm weapon platforms, from rifles to machine guns.
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August 17, 2024
Defence Secretary Visits Forward Locations in Central SectorThe Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, undertook a comprehensive visit to forward locations in the Central Sector from November 15 to 17, 2025.
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November 17, 2025
India–UK Joint Military Training Exercise 'Ajeya Warrior-25' Commences in RajasthanThe eighth edition of the India-UK Joint Military Exercise “Ajeya Warrior-25” commenced today at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The 14-day bilateral exercise is scheduled from November 17 to 30, 2025.
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November 13, 2025
Atmanirbhar Bharat: MoD & BDL sign ₹2,095.70 crore contract for INVAR Anti-tank missiles to enhance lethality of T-90 tankMinistry of Defence has inked a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of INVAR Anti-tank Missiles at a total cost of ₹ 2,095.70 crore, under the 'Buy (Indian)' category.
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November 10, 2025
India-Sri Lanka Joint Exercise Mitra Shakti XI – 2025 CommencedThe Eleventh edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025” commenced today at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka. The exercise is being conducted from 10 to 23 November 2025.
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November 6, 2025
Bombardier Joins the US Army's Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program, Empowering Soldiers and Veterans in Career TransitionBombardier today announced an official partnership with the United States Army through the Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program, a nationwide initiative that helps soldiers and veterans secure meaningful employment...
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November 4, 2025
Indian Army Hosts Army Sports Conclave 2025 to Drive India's Olympic Mission 2036The Indian Army organised the Army Sports Conclave 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, today.
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November 4, 2025
Commissioning Ceremony of VIIIth Batch of College of Nursing, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi CanttThe College of Nursing, Army Hospital Research and Referral (R&R) hosted the commissioning ceremony of its VIIIth batch of 29 Military Nursing Cadets, on November 4, 2025 at Army Hospital (R&R).
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November 1, 2025
Lt General Avinash Das takes over as Commandant of Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi CanttLt General Avinash Das, an accomplished ENT surgeon with nearly four decades of experience in the Armed Forces Medical Services, assumed charge as the Commandant of the Army Hospital Research & Referral (R&R), New Delhi on November 1, 2025.
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October 31, 2025
Indian Army Hosts Young Leaders Forum – “Veer Yuva: Empowering Youth for India's National Security and DevelopmentThe Indian Army, in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), organised the Young Leaders Forum (YLF) on October 31, 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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October 27, 2025
Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander, United Arab Emirates Land Forces Arrives in IndiaMajor General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander, United Arab Emirates Land Forces, is undertaking an official visit to India from 27-28 October 2025.
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October 27, 2025
Indian Army Commemorates Infantry Day – 79th Shaurya DiwasThe Indian Army today commemorated Infantry Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas, with a solemn Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, paying tribute to the valour, sacrifice and indomitable spirit of the Infantry.
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October 24, 2025
Defence Minister reviews security situation & Indian Army's operational preparedness during Army Commanders' Conference in Jaisalmer; Visits forward areas of Tanot & LaungewalaOperation Sindoor is an embodiment of India's military prowess & national character, a demonstration that our soldiers' strength lies not only in weapons, but also in ethical discipline & strategic clarity: Rajnath Singh
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October 22, 2025
Defence Minister formally confers insignia of Honorary rank of Lt Colonel in Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower Neeraj ChopraLt Colonel (Hony) Neeraj Chopra is an epitome of perseverance, patriotism and the Indian spirit of striving for excellence: Rajnath Singh
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October 21, 2025
Northrop Grumman and LIG Nex1 Collaborate to Strengthen Republic of Korea's Air and Missile Defense CapabilitiesNorthrop Grumman Corporation and LIG Nex1 formalized their commitment to enhance the Republic of Korea's air and missile defense capabilities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Seoul ADEX International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition.
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October 20, 2025
Integrated Battle Command System Proves Performance in Flight TestIn August, a successful flight test demonstrated the operational capabilities of the US Army's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), featuring advanced software and hardware developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation.
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October 19, 2025
Chief of Army Staff Visits Forward Areas in Central Sector, Reviews Operational Readiness and Community InitiativesChief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi visited forward posts in the central sector to assess operational posture, motivate troops and strengthen civil - military linkages in strategically vital terrain.
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October 18, 2025
Atmanirbhar Bharat: Defence Minister and UP Chief Minister flag-off first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at BrahMos Integration & Testing Facility Centre under UP Defence Corridor in LucknowEvery inch of Pakistan’s territory is now within the reach of BrahMos: Rajnath Singh
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October 18, 2025
Lt General C.G. Muralidharan Assumes Office as Director General of Medical Services (Army)Lt General C.G. Muralidharan has taken over as the Director General of Medical Services (Army) from Lt General Sadhna S. Nair, AVSM, VSM, who superannuated on September 30, 2025 after rendering more than four decades of distinguished service to the nation.
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October 17, 2025
Indian Army signs MoU with JCBL Group (ADSL) for Establishing 'New Generation Vehicle Repair Hub & Warehouse' at LehThe Fire & Fury Corps of the Indian Army on 16 Oct 25 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbornics Defence & Space Pvt Ltd (ADSL), part of JCBL Group, for establishing a New Generation Vehicle (NGV) Repair Hub and Warehouse inside 14 Corps Zonal Workshop, Leh.
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October 15, 2025
Ministry of Defence signs ₹659.47 Crore Deal for Procurement of Advanced Night Sight for Indian Army's 7.62 x 51mm Assault RiflesThe Ministry of Defence signed a contract agreement worth ₹659.47 crore for procurement of Night Sight (Image Intensifier) for 7.62 x 51mm Assault Rifle along with accessories for the Indian Army with the consortium of MKU Ltd (Lead Member) and Medbit Technologies Pvt Ltd on Oct 15, 2025.
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October 14, 2025
Boeing Awarded Approximately $2.7 Billion in Multiyear Contracts for PAC-3 Seeker ProductionMultiyear deals boost seeker output through 2030 to meet surging air and missile defense demand
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October 14, 2025
Enhanced Consultation, Cooperation, Coordination & Capacity Building is key to tackling emerging peacekeeping challenges & ensuring global peace: Defence Minister to Chiefs of UN Troop Contributing Countries“Nations with advanced technological & financial capabilities need to enhance support for sustainability of peacekeeping ops”
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October 13, 2025
US Army Taps GA-ASI To Add MOSA-EW Capability Onto Gray Eagle UASThe US Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) a new contract to add a C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS)-compliant open architecture Electronic Warfare (EW) capability onto the MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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October 13, 2025
Boeing, Leonardo Partner for US Army Flight School Next ContractField proven aircraft and enterprise training systems create low risk, high readiness option for next generation aviators
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October 12, 2025
Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND at AustraliaAn Indian Army contingent comprising 120 personnel departed yesterday for Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia, to participate in the fourth edition of the India-Australia joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025, scheduled to be conducted from October 13 to 26, 2025.
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October 10, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in SydneyUnder the banner of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2020, we stand at a pivotal juncture to re-position our defence relations as co-creators of a secure & prosperous Indo-Pacific: Defence Minister
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October 10, 2025
Indian Army Inducts WZT-3 ARVs Refurbished by JCBL Group (ADSL), Boosting Battlefield Recovery3 ARVs to strengthen battlefield recovery capabilities through full restoration to operational readiness
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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 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
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 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
Indian Army to Host United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New DelhiThe Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, 2025, bringing together senior military leadership of over 30 nations that are key contributors to United Nations peacekeeping operations.
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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 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 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
Integrated Battle Command System Achieves Major Milestone with First Successful European Flight TestIn a major milestone for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation Poland's Ministry of National Defense conducted a successful operational exercise for its IBCS-enabled WISŁA medium-range air defense system.
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September 22, 2025
Textron Systems Delivers XM204 Top Attack Anti-vehicle Munitions to US Army Under LRIP ContractTop Attack, Anti-Vehicle Terrain Shaping System Supports Counter-Mobility
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September 18, 2025
Indian Army Rolls Out First Overhauled Armoured Recovery Vehicle VT-72B with JCBL Group's Airbornics Defence & Space Pvt Ltd as Industry PartnerThe Indian Army has rolled out its first overhauled Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV) VT-72B from the 512 Army Base Workshop (ABW), Pune, on September 17, 2025.
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September 17, 2025
Armed Forces shape future roadmap at Combined Commanders' Conference 2025The Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) 2025 was conducted by the Armed Forces in Kolkata, West Bengal from September 15 to 17, 2025.
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September 16, 2025
Go beyond traditional concepts of war & be ready to deal with unconventional threats: Defence Minister to Armed Forces at Combined Commanders' Conference 2025Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has exhorted the Armed Forces to go beyond the traditional concepts of war and remain alert & ready to deal with invisible challenges emanating from unconventional threats such as information, ideological, ecological and biological warfare.
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September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews security situation & defence preparedness during Combined Commanders' Conference 2025 in KolkataPM emphasises on Jointness, Aatmanirbharta & Innovation for enhanced operational readiness of the Armed Forces
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September 10, 2025
When the Guns Spoke: Artillery's Thunder: The Untold Kargil StoryMajor General Lakhwinder Singh (Retd) recounts how 108 guns and 2.9 lakh rounds broke enemy defences in Dras – and why India must invest in precision artillery for future wars.
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September 9, 2025
Indian Armed Forces Contingent Departs for Multilateral Exercise Zapad 2025 in RussiaAn Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising 65 personnel departed today for the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia, to participate in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025, scheduled to be conducted from September 10 to 16, 2025.
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September 5, 2025
16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting held in SingaporeThe 16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting took place in Singapore on September 4, 2025.
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September 2, 2025
1,546 cadets set to participate in Thal Sainik Camp for twelve-days at Cariappa Parade Ground, DelhiA total of 1,546 cadets, including 867 boys and 679 girls, from 17 NCC Directorates representing all the States and Union Territories will participate in a twelve-day Thal Sainik Camp which was inaugurated by Additional Director General (A)...
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September 2, 2025
India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise Maitree-XIV Commences in MeghalayaThe 14th edition of the India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE-XIV commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi, Meghalaya today.
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September 1, 2025
Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-USA Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025An Indian Army contingent has departed for Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA, to participate in the 21st edition of the India–USA Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025, scheduled from September 1 to 14, 2025.
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August 24, 2025
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi Embarks on Official Visit to AlgeriaGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), has embarked on an official visit to Algeria from August 25 to 28, 2025.
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August 24, 2025
DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight-tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon SystemDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha at around 1230 hrs on August 23, 2025.
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August 22, 2025
Defence Minister interacts with global women peacekeepers taking part in UN Women Military Officers Course 2025 in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on August 22, 2025, interacted with the women officers of 15 countries alongside India, who are participating in a nearly two-week long United Nations Women Military Officers Course (UNWMOC-2025) being held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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August 20, 2025
Successful test-firing of 'Agni 5' Intermediate Range Ballistic MissileIntermediate Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni 5' was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 20, 2025. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
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August 20, 2025
COAS and AWWA President Pledge Organ Donation, Giving Major Push to AORTA InitiativeChief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi along with his wife Mrs Sunita Dwivedi, President AWWA, on August 20, 2025, pledged to donate their organs at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), giving a significant boost to the Armed Forces Organ Retrieval & Transplantation Authority (AORTA).
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August 11, 2025
Lt General Simon Stuart, Chief of Australian Army, Commences Four-Day Visit to IndiaLt General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, has arrived in New Delhi on an official visit to India from 11 to 14 August 2025.
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August 4, 2025
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff Inaugurates 'Agnishodh' Research Cell at IIT Madras to Boost Self-Reliance in Defence TechnologyIn a landmark step towards Atmanirbharta in defence technology, the Indian Army has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to establish 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) on the IIT Madras campus.
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July 31, 2025
Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani, Vice Chief of the Army Staff Superannuates after 39 Years of Exemplary ServiceLt General N.S. Raja Subramani superannuated today, marking the conclusion of an illustrious military career spanning thirty-nine years. On this occasion, he also relinquished the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS).
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July 30, 2025
Northrop Grumman Completes Delivery Under Low-Rate Initial Production Contract for Integrated Battle Command SystemNorthrop Grumman Corporation has successfully completed delivery of major end items (MEIs) for the US Army's Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), the Army's program of record for integrated air and missile defense.
