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December 6, 2023
Chief of Defence Staff interacts with senior military leadership during first session of Combined Leadership Conclave in New DelhiThree-day conclave to focus on geo-strategic issues, national security, jointness & 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence
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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).
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November 4, 2023
Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023 Concluded - Shaping Framework for Collaborative SecurityThe Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023, a two-day groundbreaking event steered by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), concluded on November 4 with takeaways on Security Challenges in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
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November 1, 2023
Lt General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge of the South Western CommandLt General Dhiraj Seth assumed the command of South Western Command, Indian Army on November 1, 2023. In a solemn ceremony, Army Commander paid tribute to Bravehearts at Prerna Sthal, Jaipur Military Station & reviewed the impressive Guard of Honour.
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October 31, 2023
Lt General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha assumed the appointment of Director General Army Air DefenceLt General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha assumed the appointment of Director General Army Air Defence. On assumption of the appointment, he paid homage to the Bravehearts at National War Memorial and exhorted All Ranks to continue working with the same zeal & fervour.
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October 31, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries salutes the IDF on the successful interception of a long-range ballistic missile by the "Arrow” missile defence systemIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) salutes the IDF on the successful interception of a long-range ballistic missile by the "Arrow" missile defence system.
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October 31, 2023
FN Herstal's new less lethal solution to drastically reduce unintentional headshot probabilityFN Herstal will present its latest innovation in the field of kinetic energy less lethal systems in November at the MILIPOL Paris 2023 trade show.
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October 31, 2023
Netline Unveils its Cutting-Edge C-Guard Modular ManPack, Offering Full-Range Protection Against IEDs & DronesThe new-generation modular system is based on the same building blocks as Netline's market-leading, battle-proven C-Guard ManPack, providing full protection in multiple configurations.
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October 30, 2023
In a rare feat, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt performs non surgical transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation in an 8 yr old girlThe AFMS (Armed Forces Medical Services) has earned yet another feather in its cap as Pediatric Cardiology team at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi...
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October 29, 2023
Indian Army and Air Force Contingent Departs for India–Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023Indian Army and Indian Air Force contingent comprising 120 personnel departed for Kazakhstan today to take part in the 7th edition of Joint Military 'Exercise KAZIND-2023'.
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October 26, 2023
Meprolight announces: Tens of thousands of MEPRO MOR sights sold to a South American countryMeprolight (1990) Ltd. – a member of the SK Group (founded by Samy Katsav) and a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, thermal and night vision equipment, as well as self-illuminated sights for military, law enforcement and civilian applications.
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October 25, 2023
Special Forces Training School Gets a Cutting-Edge Vertical Wind TunnelIn a landmark move to augment the training infrastructure of special forces and combat free-fallers, the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, gets Indian Army's first Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT).
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October 24, 2023
Defence Minister visits forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh; Reviews defence preparedness along LACDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on October 24, 2023, visited the forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh and carried out first-hand on-ground assessment of the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces there.
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October 24, 2023
Sikorsky's RAIDER X Team Begins Installation Process of US Army's Improved Turbine EngineSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company is beginning the installation process of the US Army's new Improved Turbine Engine (ITEP) on its RAIDER X aircraft designed for the Future Attack Reconnaissance (FARA) program.
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October 23, 2023
Exercise Harimau Shakti-2023 Commenced in Umroi Cantt, India – Indian & Malaysian Armies ParticipateJoint bilateral training exercise “Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023”, between Indian & Malaysian Army commenced today in Umroi Cantonment, India.
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October 21, 2023
Defence Minister Launched 'Project UDBHAV': A Collaborative Initiative by Indian Army and USI of IndiaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh launched 'Project UDBHAV', during the inauguration of the Indian Military Heritage Festival...
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October 21, 2023
Celebration of India's rich military culture: Defence Minister inaugurates first Military Heritage Festival in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first edition of Indian Military Heritage Festival in New Delhi on October 21, 2023.
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October 18, 2023
Defence Minister Addresses the Senior Leadership of Indian Army During Army Commanders' ConferenceThe second Army Commanders' Conference of year 2023, commenced in a hybrid format on October 16, 2023.
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October 13, 2023
Army Chief Presents the President's Colours to Third Battalion the Naga RegimentGeneral Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff presented the prestigious 'President's Colours' to the Third Battalion of the Naga Regiment during an impressive Colour presentation parade held at Kumaon Regimental Centre, Ranikhet (Uttarakhand) on October 13, 2023.
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October 12, 2023
Defence Minister & French Minister of Armed Forces hold 5th Annual Defence Dialogue in Paris; Focus on enhancing defence industrial cooperationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted the 5th Annual Defence Dialogue with French Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu in Paris late on October 11, 2023, before concluding his two-nation Europe tour.
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October 11, 2023
Defence Minister meets top Italian defence industry leaders in RomeIndia offers exciting opportunities for co-development & co-production; Complementary capacities of Indian & Italian defence industries could be optimised in a win-win situation: Rajnath Singh
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October 11, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets CEOs of top French defence companies in ParisDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on October 11, 2023, visited the Safran Engine Division's R&D Centre at Gennevilliers near Paris, France during the second and final leg of his two-nation tour.
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October 11, 2023
Boeing's Enhanced AH-64E Apache Completes First FlightThe newest version of the AH-64E Apache has successfully flown with an upgraded capabilities suite as Boeing continues to modernize the platform. The upgraded E-model Apache, known as Version 6.5, or V6.5, is the next configuration of the world's premier attack helicopter.
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October 10, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds talks with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in Rome; Discusses opportunities in defence industrial cooperationAgreement signed to promote cooperation in varied defence domains, including security, R&D, co-development, co-production & setting up of joint ventures
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October 9, 2023
Boeing, Nammo Ramjet 155 Test Sets Distance RecordA Boeing and Nammo team set a record for longest indirect fire test of a ramjet-powered artillery projectile alongside officials from the US Army — firing a Ramjet 155 munition from a 58-caliber Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz.
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October 9, 2023
Northrop Grumman's Integrated Battle Command System Tested In Homeland Defense ScenariosNorthrop Grumman Corporation's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) defended the National Capital Region against simulated cruise missile and compromised aircraft in a series of recent demonstrations, an evolution of technical capabilities for the system.
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October 4, 2023
AUSA 2023: Steadicopter to Present Comprehensive Sensor-to-Shooter Solution Capabilities for Maneuvering Forces Utilizing its Unmanned Helicopters SystemsWith both the Golden Eagle and the Black Eagle, forces can achieve remote terrain dominance and pinpoint accurate lethal capability over land and sea.
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October 3, 2023
Indian and Bangladesh Armies Begin Joint ExerciseIndia and Bangladesh commenced the 11th edition of annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI on October 3, 2023 in Umroi, Meghalaya. This exercise, alternatingly organised by both countries, signifies strong bilateral defence cooperation initiatives.
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October 3, 2023
UVision Air launches revolutionary Hero-90: a portable tactical loitering munition system with anti-strike capabilities, for dismounted soldiersWith both the Golden Eagle and the Black Eagle, forces can achieve remote terrain dominance and pinpoint accurate lethal capability over land and sea.
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September 27, 2023
Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference (IPACC), Indo-Pacific Armies Management Seminar (IPAMS), Senior Enlisted Leaders Form (SELF)-2023 CulminatedA three day event, IPACC, IPAMS and SELF-2023, organised by the Indian Army with the US Army as the co-host culminated in New Delhi.
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September 27, 2023
Atmanirbhar Bharat and Nari Shakti — Women Military Officers Course for ASEAN NationsThe unique course conducted by Indian Army from September 18-29, 2023, aligns with India's broader commitment to the ASEAN countries
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September 26, 2023
Complexities & untapped potential of Indo-Pacific region demand concerted efforts for a prosperous, secure & inclusive future, says Defence Minister at 13th Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs' Conference in New Delhi"India stands for a free, open, inclusive & rules-based Indo-Pacific"
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September 26, 2023
Welcome remarks by General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army StaffWelcome address by COAS during the opening ceremony on the Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs' Conclave, the Indo-Pacific Armies Management Seminar and the Senior Enlisted Leaders Forum
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September 26, 2023
Address by General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army StaffOpening remarks by COAS during joint press brief on the Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs' Conclave, the Indo-Pacific Armies Management Seminar and the Senior Enlisted Leaders Forum - 26 - 27 SEP 2023
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September 24, 2023
“Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-23” set to commence in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA – Indian contingent departsThe 19th edition of “EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS” will be conducted from September 25 to October 8, 2023 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA.

