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September 18, 2024
Indian Army Signs MoU with Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR)The Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR) today at Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), Delhi Cantt, in the presence of General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff.
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September 13, 2024
DRDO successfully conducts first phase of Developmental Field Firing Trials of Indian Light Tank 'Zorawar'Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on September 13, 2024, successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of the Indian light Tank, Zorawar, a highly versatile platform capable of deployment in high-altitude areas.
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September 9, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Amphibious OperationsIn a landmark event, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on September 9, 2024, in New Delhi.
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September 9, 2024
India-USA Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas-2024 Commences in RajasthanThe 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 commenced today, at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from September 9 to 22, 2024.
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September 9, 2024
Indian Army & Indian Air Force ink MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, in the presence of Defence Minister & Railways Minister, to enhance the skills of personnel in logistics operationsTo enhance the skills and capability building of their personnel, Indian Army and Indian Air Force signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on September 9, 2024.
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September 5, 2024
India and Saudi Arabia hold 6th meeting of Joint Committee on Defence CooperationIndia and Saudi Arabia conducted the sixth edition of Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 4, 2024.
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September 5, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presides over maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in LucknowDefence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the second and final day of the apex-level military leadership meeting on September 5, 2024.
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September 4, 2024
Curtain Raiser for HIM-DRONE-A-THON-2 & HIMTECH-2024: Setting the Course for Demonstration of Drones in High Attitude AreasIndian Army unveiled two landmark events; 'HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2' and 'HIMTECH-2024' landmark events designed to harness military technologies for operations in high altitude areas.
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September 4, 2024
First Joint Commanders' Conference commences in LucknowCDS General Anil Chauhan stresses on integration across various domains for adapting to future warfare & conduct of effect based operations
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September 3, 2024
India and Kenya holds 3rd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meetingThe third edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Kenya was held in New Delhi on September 3, 2024.
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August 31, 2024
Dr D.K. Sunil Takes Over as CMD (Additional Charge) of HALDr D.K. Sunil, Director (Engineering, Research and Development) has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director (Additional Charge) of HAL from C.B. Ananthakrishnan, effective from September 1, 2024.
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August 30, 2024
Indian Army Launches Project Naman: Sparsh-Centric Common Service Centres Established Across IndiaThe Indian Army launched the first phase of Project NAMAN, in presence of General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff along with Sunita Dwivedi, President Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA).
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August 21, 2024
Meprolight Strengthens Presence in India with New Assembly LineTechnology Transfer Agreement with RRP S4E Innovation Pvt Ltd, a Leading Indian Defense Innovator, Signifies Growing Demand for Meprolight's Electro-optical Sights
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August 20, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & his Japanese counterpart Kihara Minoru hold delegation-level talks in New DelhiReaffirm commitment towards strengthening bilateral relations and regional peace
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August 19, 2024
Shaurya Sampravah 1.0 : Indian Army Strengthens Coordination With Veterans in Strategic Vision For Nation-BuildingIn a forward-looking initiative, the Indian Army convened a formal interaction with senior veteran officers Shaurya Sampravah 1.0, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi.
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August 17, 2024
Indian Air Force & Indian Army carry out first-of-its-kind precise para-drop of BHISHM critical trauma care cube at 15,000 feetIndian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet.
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August 16, 2024
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Felicitates Indian Army Sportspersons who Participated in Paris Olympics 2024General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) felicitated Indian Army sportspersons for their remarkable accomplishments at the Paris Olympics 2024.
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August 12, 2024
India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise Mitra Shakti Commences in Maduru Oya, Sri LankaThe 10th edition of India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise Mitra Shakti commenced today, at Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 12th to 25th August 2024.
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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.
