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August 10, 2024
MoD's Divyangjan Expedition Team unfurls the largest national flag atop Uhuru Summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak of AfricaFirst time an amputee climber successfully climbs the Summit using crutches.
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August 8, 2024
Global disruptions have given opportunity for domestic defence industry to bolster manufacturing capabilities to make India net exporter, says CDS General Anil Chauhan in Ammo India 2024 ConferenceChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan today stated that the global disruptions have presented an opportunity for the Indian Defence Eco-system to ramp up their defence manufacturing capabilities so that India transcends from being an importer to being an exporter of munitions, as well as, ammunition.
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August 5, 2024
Need to embrace changes in financial processes due to rapidly changing nature & character of war: CDS General Anil ChauhanConference on enhancing financial cohesion and synergy in Armed Forces held in New Delhi
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August 1, 2024
Lt General Vikas Lakhera, assumed the Appointment of DG Assam RiflesLt General Vikas Lakhera, assumed the command of DGAR on August 1, 2024. The General Officer was commissioned from 86 Regular Course at Indian Military Academy into 4 SIKH LI on June 9, 1990 which he later went on to command in lower Assam under Red Horn Division.
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August 1, 2024
Indian Armed Forces gets the first Woman Director General of Medical Service (Army)Lt General Sadhna Saxena Nair, assumed the appointment of Director General Medical Services (Army), on August 1, 2024, becoming the first woman to be appointed to this prestigious position.
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July 31, 2024
Indian Army Intensifies Rescue Operation in Areas Affected by Landslide in WayanadOn the second day of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief operation, the Indian Army has intensified its efforts to rescue people stranded after multiple devastating landslides struck Wayanad in Kerala on July 30, 2024.
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July 26, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to the bravehearts on Kargil Vijay Diwas and attends Shradhanjali Samaroh in LadakhPrime Minister Narendra Modi, on July 26, 2024, paid homage to the bravehearts, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, on the occasion of 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh.
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July 23, 2024
REX MK II Awarded Best Scientific Solution in the European Land Robot TrialGermany's FFG and Israel Aerospace Industries fulfilled the challenging scenarios developed by the German Armed Forces
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July 19, 2024
President confers 31 PVSMs, four UYSMs, two Bar to AVSMs & 57 AVSMs during Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-2)President Droupadi Murmu conferred 94 Distinguished Service Decorations to the personnel of the Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard during the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-2) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on July 19, 2024.
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July 18, 2024
Multiple initiatives are being taken by the Indian Armed Forces to maintain an edge over our adversaries: CDS General Anil Chauhan“Kargil War has become synonymous to resoluteness, selflessness, fierce courage, and determination of our Armed forces”
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July 11, 2024
Minister of State for Defence visits Eastern Command HQs, Kolkata & NCC Directorate West Bengal & SikkimMinister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth visited Fort William, the Headquarters of the Eastern Command, on July 11, 2024.
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July 10, 2024
Lt General Shankar Narayan assumes appointment as Commandant of Army Hospital (Research & Referral)Lt General Shankar Narayan, NM, VSM, assumed appointment as the Commandant of Army Hospital (R & R) - the apex hospital of the Armed Forces Medical Services on July 10, 2024.
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July 2, 2024
Indian Army Contingent Departs for India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREEThe Indian Army contingent departed yesterday for the 13th edition of India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE.
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July 1, 2024
Boeing Delivers First CH-47F Block II Chinook Aircraft to US ArmyIn support of ongoing US Army modernization efforts, Boeing delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army's fleet that will be modernized to the new Block II configuration.
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July 1, 2024
Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani, takes over as Vice Chief of Army StaffLt General N.S. Raja Subramani has assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Army Staff today. The General Officer was tenanting the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command based at Lucknow.
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July 1, 2024
Lt General Devendra Sharma, takes over as GOC-in-C ARTRACLt General Devendra Sharma, took over as the 25th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Shimla based, Army Training Command (ARTRAC) on July 1, 2024.
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June 30, 2024
General Upendra Dwivedi takes over as the Chief of the Army StaffGeneral Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, takes over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, who superannuated after more than four decades of service to the nation on June 30, 2024.
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June 30, 2024
India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant Commences in MeghalayaThe 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant commenced today, at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya).
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June 27, 2024
General Manoj Pande Relinquishes the Appointment of Chief of the Army StaffGeneral Manoj Pande, superannuated today after more than four decades of distinguished service and relinquished the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
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June 27, 2024
High Speed Expendable Aerial Target 'ABHYAS' successfully completes developmental trials with improved booster configurationDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed six consecutive developmental trials of High Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) 'ABHYAS' with improved booster configuration from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
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June 27, 2024
Two US Army T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE) Arrive at Sikorsky for Black Hawk® Integration EffortsFundamental to Black Hawk modernization, the new GE Aerospace engine will boost aircraft performance and range
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June 27, 2024
General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff Flagged Off Indian Army D5 Motorcycle ExpeditionGeneral Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Flagged Off the Indian Army D5 Motorcycle Expedition from National War Memorial, New Delhi today.
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June 27, 2024
Genome Sequencing Lab with cutting-edge Next Generation Sequencing facilities inaugurated at Armed Forces Medical College, PuneDirector General of Armed Forces Medical Services and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical Corps Lt General Daljit Singh inaugurated the new Genome Sequencing Lab at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune on June 27, 2024.
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June 25, 2024
U.S. emerges as India's top defence export partner, capturing over 50 per cent market share reveals AMCHAM reportFollowing NSA Jake Sullivan's India visit, AMCHAM reports that India's defence exports in FY 2022-23 stood at $1.6 billion, showing over a 10x increase in 5 years.
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June 25, 2024
Netline Presents Its New DF Sensor - Directional Detection of Drones Regardless of Their Spectral SignatureAddressing the rapid changes in drone threats, Netline's new DF sensor detects and locates standard, non-standard and DIY drones. "A robust, comprehensive solution for elusive drone threats with unknown spectral signatures"
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June 22, 2024
SAMEER, MeitY and MCTE, Indian Army Forge Strategic Partnership for Technological AdvancementIn a landmark event today, Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Indian Army and Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering...
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June 18, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace OperationsChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on June 18, 2024, in New Delhi.
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June 18, 2024
Army Hospital (R&R) launches skin bank facility for treatment of severe burn injuries & other skin-related conditions among Service personnel & their familiesArmy Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, on June 18, 2024, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art skin bank facility, a first-of-its-kind to be established within the Armed Forces Medical Services.
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June 17, 2024
FN Browning Group & Financial Results 2023On 14 June 2024, the Group is officially changing its name to FN Browning Group, succeeding the Herstal Group.
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June 16, 2024
FN Herstal's deFNder® Medium remotely operated weapon station accepts Northrop Grumman M230LF 30mm Bushmaster Chain GunFN Herstal's deFNder® Medium remote weapon station can be fitted with FN® machine guns - including FN Herstal's exclusive fast firing (1,100 rpm) .50 Cal (12.7x99mm NATO) FN® M3R -, or 40mm HV AGL.
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June 13, 2024
Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Defence Minister for the second consecutive termRajnath Singh assumed charge as the Defence Minister for the second consecutive term on June 13, 2024.
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June 13, 2024
Dras Thunder Motorcycle Rally from Delhi to Kargil War Memorial Flagged Off by Vice Chief of Army StaffIn a poignant tribute to Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice during Op VIJAY, Dras Thunder Motorcycle Rally was ceremoniously flagged off today from Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi by Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, Vice Chief of Army Staff.
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June 12, 2024
“Indian Army ‘D5’ Motorcycle Expedition” Rides Out to Commemorate 25 Years of Kargil VictoryAs a tribute to the valour and sacrifices of heroes of Kargil War, the Indian Army has commenced a Pan-India Motorcycle Expedition today, a journey commemorating the 25th anniversary of Indian victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999.
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June 11, 2024
Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lt General Upendra Dwivedi appointed as next Chief of the Army Staff w.e.f. afternoon of June 30, 2024The Government has appointed Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2024.
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June 11, 2024
Sanjay Seth takes over as Minister of State for DefenceSanjay Seth assumed charge of the office of Minister of State, Ministry of Defence on June 11, 2024. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence received Sanjay Seth and accompanied him into his South Block office.
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June 10, 2024
Rajnath Singh to be the Defence Minister for the second consecutive termSanjay Seth is the new Minister of State for Defence
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June 8, 2024
394 officer cadets of 154 Regular Course & 137 Technical Graduate Course pass out from Indian Military Academy, DehradunGeneral Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt General M.V. Suchindra Kumar reviews the Passing Out Parade
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June 8, 2024
Vice Chief of the Army Staff reviews 25th Passing Out Parade of Officers' Training Academy, Gaya118 officer cadets become Commissioned Officers in Indian Army & Assam Rifles
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June 7, 2024
First Command and Control Compatibility Board meeting for 2024 between India & US held in New DelhiThe first Command and Control Compatibility Board (CCCB) meeting for 2024 between India and the US was held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi from June 4-7, 2024.
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June 3, 2024
80th Staff Course commences at Defence Services Staff College in WellingtonCurriculum to foster inter-service approach to Jointness and Integration in Warfare
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June 1, 2024
Major General Harsh Chhibber takes over as Commandant, College of Defence Management, SecunderabadMajor General Harsh Chhibber took over as the Commandant, College of Defence Management, Secunderabad on May 31, 2024 from Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt.
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May 31, 2024
GA-ASI on Contract to Build and Field First Gray Eagle 25M Unit for Army National Guard
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces that the Army National Guard (ARNG) has ordered 12 Gray Eagle 25M (GE 25M) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) paid for as part of 2023 congressional funding.
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May 29, 2024
Indian Army Commemorates 76th International Day of UN PeacekeepersThe Indian Army commemorated the 76th International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers, today, by paying homage to the fallen comrades by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
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May 26, 2024
Appointments Committee of Cabinet approves one-month extension in service of Chief of the Army StaffAppointments Committee of Cabinet approves one-month extension in service of Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande up to June 30, 2024
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May 24, 2024
Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande reviews Passing Out Parade of 146th Course of NDACOAS exhorts Cadets to further Spirit of Jointness in Service
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May 23, 2024
Bachelors Degrees conferred on 205 Cadets at the 146th NDA Convocation ceremonyThe Convocation Ceremony of 146th course of National Defence Academy was held at the Habibullah Hall in NDA, Pune on May 23, 2024. A total of 205 cadets were conferred the prestigious Bachelors degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
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May 22, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan attends Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024Ex Cyber Suraksha to further enhance collaboration & integration among military and national agencies
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May 21, 2024
Strength of nation's defence not only lies in its military might, but also the ability to leverage cultural heritage as source of power: Minister of State for Defence Ajay BhattAs part of 'Project Udbhav', a seminar-cum-exhibition on 'Historical Patterns of Indian Strategic Culture' was held at the National Museum in New Delhi on May 21, 2024.
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May 17, 2024
Second Edition of Lt General P.S. Bhagat Memorial Lecture Organised by Indian ArmySecond edition of “Lt General P.S. Bhagat Memorial Lecture” was organised by the Indian Army and United Services Institution of India (USI) on theme &rldquo;Armed Forces Contribution to Realise the Vision of a Rising India” at Manekshaw Centre.
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May 16, 2024
Multi-Specialty Medical Camp: DrasIndian Army organised a Multi-Specialty Medical Camp as part of Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti, to address healthcare needs of people residing in remote border villages of Kargil District on May 16, 2024 at Dras.
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May 13, 2024
India-France Joint Military Exercise Shakti Commences in MeghalayaThe 7th edition of India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced today, at Umroi, in a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya.
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May 8, 2024
AWPO Summit 2024 – Converging Requirements of Businesses & Industry with VeteransThe Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) today, organised the AWPO Summit 2024 in Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
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May 7, 2024
Sixth Edition of Commandants' Conclave held in PuneConclave deliberates on defence strategies in nurturing future leaders of Indian Armed Forces.
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May 3, 2024
7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New DelhiDefence Secretary & Secretary General of MoD, Indonesia agree to enhance collaboration in areas of defence industry, maritime security & multilateral cooperation
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May 1, 2024
Army Dental Centre (R&R), the largest dental establishment of Armed Forces, celebrates its silver jubileeThe Army Dental Centre of Research & Referral (ADC R&R) celebrated 25 years of establishment on May 1, 2024.
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April 30, 2024
Fourth General K. Sundarji Memorial Lecture on 'General Sundarji's Legacy and 'Vision 2100' In the Dynamic Evolution of Warfare' Conducted at Manekshaw CentreThe 4th General Sundarji Memorial Lecture was organised by the Indian Army in Manekshaw Centre to commemorate the legacy of one of India's foremost military thinkers General K. Sundarji.
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April 29, 2024
Assam Rifles Recover Huge Quantity of Arms and Ammunition along Indo-Myanmar Border in NagalandActing upon specific intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles intercepted huge quantity of arms, ammunition and other war-like stores close to the Indo-Myanmar Border in Mon district of Nagaland on April 29, 2024.
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April 24, 2024
Indian Army conducts a seminar cum exhibition on theme “Year of Tech Absorption, Empowering the Soldier”A seminar cum exhibition was conducted today by the Indian Army on the theme “Year of Technology Absorption - Empowering the Soldier”.
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April 24, 2024
GA-ASI Adding AESA Antenna to EagleEye RadarGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is continuing its support of EagleEye multi-mode radar development with a company investment to add an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) antenna and associated software that will increase range and deliver significant mode enhancements.
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April 23, 2024
Galvion surpasses milestone of 125,000 Caiman® Ballistic Helmets ordered by NATO countriesGalvion, a world leader in integrated head systems and intelligent power and data management solutions, has received three (3) new orders for its Batlskin Caiman® head system through its NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework contract.
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April 23, 2024
DRDO develops Lightest Bullet Proof Jacket for protection against highest threat Level 6 of BISDRDO's Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur has successfully developed the lightest Bullet Proof Jacket in the country for protection against 7.62 x 54 R API (Level 6 of BIS 17051) ammunition.
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April 23, 2024
Successful test of new version of Medium-Range Ballistic MissileA successful launch of the new variant of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command on April 23, 2024.
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April 22, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Siachen, the world's highest battlefield; Carries out on-the-ground assessment of the security situationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on April 22, 2024, visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, to carry out a first-hand assessment of the security situation.
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April 18, 2024
Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coastDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on April 18, 2024.
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April 15, 2024
Indian Army Contingent Departs For India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIKThe Indian Army contingent departed today for the 5th edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from April 15 to 28, 2024 at Termez, the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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April 15, 2024
General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff Embarks on a Visit to the Republic of UzbekistanGeneral Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), departed on a visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan from April 15 to 18, 2024, marking a significant step in bolstering the defence cooperation between India and Republic of Uzbekistan.
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April 14, 2024
DRDO & Indian Army conduct successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon SystemMan Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System, indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), has been field evaluated in different flight configurations several times with the objective of proving the technology with high superiority.
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April 13, 2024
Convocation ceremony for 79th Staff Course held at DSSC, WellingtonThe Convocation ceremony for the 79th Staff Course was conducted at Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington on April 13, 2024.
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April 8, 2024
Tri-service Conference 'Parivartan Chintan' held in New DelhiCDS General Anil Chauhan stresses on need for developing Joint Culture for Armed Forces
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April 8, 2024
COAS General Manoj Pande addresses officers undergoing 79th Staff Course at DSSC, WellingtonGeneral Manoj Pande highlights rebalancing & restructuring underway in Indian Army along with Human Resource reforms
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April 5, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan underscores need for Military Leaders to adapt to changing character of WarChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has highlighted the need for Military Leaders to adapt to the changing character of war and underscored the importance of inter services synergy.
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April 5, 2024
Greece Moves Forward in Procurement of UH-60M Black HawkThe Government of Greece signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) today making official its intent to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, via US government Foreign Military Sale.
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April 4, 2024
Northrop Grumman's Integrated Battle Command System Demonstrates Another Successful LTAMDS and Patriot Live-Fire IntegrationNorthrop Grumman Corporation's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) seamlessly fused data from a Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS)...
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April 4, 2024
Army Commanders' Conference concludes calling for Greater Impetus on Ongoing TransformationThe Army Commanders' Conference concluded in New Delhi on April 2, 2024. The biannual event, held in a hybrid format, commenced with a virtual session chaired by General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on March 28, 2024, and was followed by in-person discussions on April 1 and 2, 2024.
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April 4, 2024
New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime successfully flight-tested by Strategic Forces Command & DRDO off the Odisha coastStrategic Forces Command (SFC), along with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), conducted the successful flight-test of New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha at around 1900 hrs on April 3, 2024.
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April 4, 2024
IWI Unveils Groundbreaking ARBEL – World's First Computerized Small Arms System, revolutionizing Combat Lethality and SurvivabilityElectronic Trigger with New Firing Mode Enhancing Accuracy in Short-Time Situations
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April 2, 2024
Defence Minister addresses the Senior Leadership of Indian Army during Army Commanders' ConferenceThe Army Commanders' Conference, an apex level biannual event, is being held in New Delhi and was conducted in virtual mode on March 28 and thereafter in physical mode on April 1 and 2, 2024.
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April 2, 2024
Lt General J.S. Sidana takes over as 33rd Director General of Electronics & Mechanical EngineersLt General J.S. Sidana took over as the 33rd Director General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DGEME) and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME on April 1, 2024.
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April 1, 2024
Defence exports touch record ₹21,083 crore in FY 2023-24, an increase of 32.5 per cent over last fiscal; Private sector contributes 60 per cent, DPSUs - 40 per centNumber of export authorisations rise to 1,507 in FY 2023-24 from 1,414 in FY 2022-23
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March 31, 2024
Closing Ceremony – Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024The Closing Ceremony of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and US, Tiger Triumph 2024 was held onboard USS Somerset on March 30, 2024.
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March 20, 2024
Maiden test-firing of India's first indigenously-made 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks held at BEML in MysuruDefence Secretary terms it as a transformative moment which will enhance India's military capabilities
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March 19, 2024
Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24The Opening Ceremony of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and US, Tiger Triumph, was held onboard INS Jalashwa today March 19, 2024.
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March 19, 2024
Raksha Mantri Trophy for Armed Forces Medical Services' Best & Second Best Command Hospitals for Year 2022 Given AwayCommand Hospital (Southern Command), Pune & Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow judged as Best and Second Best Command Hospitals
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March 19, 2024
International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN STEP)IN STEP has been explicitly curated as a two week strategic engagement at NDC New Delhi under the aegis of NSCS and MEA.
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March 18, 2024
Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24In consonance with the established partnership between India and the US, a bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between both countries, Tiger Triumph – 24, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from March 18 to 31, 2024.
