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December 5, 2023
Indian Army Idea & Innovation Competition and Seminar 2023Indian Army held Idea & Innovation Competition and Seminar titled 'Inno Yodha 2023' at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on December 5, 2023.
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December 4, 2023
Lt General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army on a Visit to IndiaLt General Vikum Liyanage, RWP, RSP, USP, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, is on a visit to India from December 3 to 7, 2023. The visit is a testimony to the longstanding relationship between the armies of India and Sri Lanka.
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December 3, 2023
Battle of Minds – Indian Army Quiz 2023 Concludes with a Spectacular Finale in DelhiThe landmark Indian Army event, the “Battle of Minds – Indian Army Quiz 2023”, celebrating the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War, concluded with its final round at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi, held on December 3, 2023.
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December 1, 2023
President of India Presents President's Colour To Armed Forces Medical College, PuneThe President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the President's Colour to Armed Forces Medical College at Pune today (December 1, 2023). She also virtually inaugurated the Armed Forces Centre for Computational Medicine 'Prajna'.
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December 1, 2023
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan inaugurates Tele-Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) Cell at AFMC, PuneTele-MANAS Cell to serve as a central psychological helpline for all Armed Forces beneficiaries across country.
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December 1, 2023
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: iDEX-DIO signs 300th contract for Defence Innovation in the niche field of Design and Development of Advanced Gallium Nitride SemiconductorsInnovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence Production, has reached a milestone with the signing of its 300th contract.
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December 1, 2023
Lt General Manjinder Singh appointed as GOC-in-C, ARTRACLt General Manjinder Singh assumed the appointment of GOC-in-C, ARTRAC on December 1, 2023. He was earlier the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff PP & FD, HQ IDS.
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November 30, 2023
Defence Acquisition Council approves capital acquisition proposals worth 2.23 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed ForcesThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on November 30, 2023, accorded approval in respect of Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various Capital Acquisition Proposals amounting to 2.23 lakh crore, of which, acquisition worth 2.20 lakh crore (98 per cent of total AoN amount) will be sourced from domestic industries.
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November 30, 2023
Skill India joins hands with Indian Armed Force for a Resettlement Training Program for enhancing employability of Ex-servicemen PersonnelTo ensure the gainful Re-settlement of 70,000 Armed forces personnel after their Superannuation from the services
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November 29, 2023
Armed Forces Flag Day Fund CSR Conclave: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh exhorts corporate sector to contribute generously for well-being of ex-servicemen"Welfare of veterans is the collective responsibility of the entire nation"
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November 29, 2023
Army Chief Addresses Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS): 'Securing India's Economic Growth'The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande addressed members of the Pune International Centre, Observer Research Foundation, Officers, Veterans...
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November 29, 2023
Create a culture of quality manufacturing for India to become a net defence exporter: Defence Minister to Indian defence manufacturers at DRDO Quality ConclaveDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the Indian defence manufacturers to create a culture of quality in defence production, terming it as a prerequisite to compete in the international market.
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November 24, 2023
Merlinhawk Aerospace and Vega Composites to establish a Joint Venture in IndiaMerlinhawk Aerospace and Vega Composites have signed a Joint Venture agreement to establish a Composites manufacturing and design facility in the Defence Corridor in Tamil Nadu, India
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November 24, 2023
India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran-XVII Commences at PithoragarhThe Nepal Army contingent comprising of 334 personnel arrived in India to participate in 17th edition of Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran.
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November 23, 2023
Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff & Council of Scientific and Industrial Research ink MoU on joint research and development in field of Defence TechnologyA Memorandum of Understanding between the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was signed...
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November 22, 2023
Best 9-month results in IAI's historyIAI record the highest-ever 9-month net income and gross profit in the Company's history with record-breaking sales of some $3,873 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, highest EBITDA ever recorded and a record-breaking order backlog of about $16.6 billion
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November 22, 2023
Indian Armed Forces Contingent departs for Joint Military Exercise “AUSTRAHIND-23”The Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising of 81 personnel departed for Australia today to take part in the second edition of Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23.
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November 22, 2023
Army Medical Corps Officer Col Sunita becomes the first woman to command Armed Forces Transfusion Centre, Delhi Cantt, the largest blood transfusion centre of the Armed ForcesAn Army Medical Corps Officer Col Sunita BS scripted history on November 21, 2023, by becoming the first woman to assume the role of Commanding Officer at Armed Forces Transfusion Centre, Delhi Cantt.
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November 21, 2023
India-USA Joint Exercise Vajra Prahar Commences in Umroi, Meghalaya14th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Vajra Prahar 2023” commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi today.
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November 20, 2023
IAI signs agreements valued at $145M to deliver long range loitering munitionsIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed two separate agreements with two countries to deliver long range loitering munitions. The contracts' combined value is $145M.
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November 20, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi on November 20, 2023.
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November 20, 2023
Strategic autonomy and security of supply: a partnership between Belgian Defence and FN HerstalOn 17 November 2023, the Belgian government approved the implementation of a long-term strategic partnership between Belgian Defence and FN Herstal (“Partnership”).
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November 19, 2023
General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff embarks on an official visit to the Republic of KoreaGeneral Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) proceeded on an official visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) today. The aim of the visit is to further reinforce the robust defence ties between the two nations.
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November 17, 2023
Defence Minister holds talks with Minister of Defence of Timor-Leste in JakartaAssures India's continued support for development needs of Timor-Leste in defence sector
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November 16, 2023
India-Sri Lanka Joint Exercise Mitra Shakti – 2023 CommencedThe ninth edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” commenced today in Aundh (Pune). The exercise is being conducted from November 16 to 29, 2023.
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November 15, 2023
Infantry Commanders' Conference Concluded at the Infantry School, Mhow37th Infantry Commanders' Conference was successfully conducted on November 14 and 15, 2023 at Infantry School, Mhow. This biennial conference was presided over by General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).