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March 2, 2023
Boeing, US Army Apaches Achieve 5 Million Flight HoursBoeing and the AH-64 team are observing a unique milestone as the US Army's AH-64 Apache attack helicopters have officially reached five million flight hours. The accomplishment is equivalent to flying nonstop for more than 208,333 days or 570 years and nine months.
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March 2, 2023
IAI Releases Software Defined Radio System with Innovative Network Centric Operations CapabilityIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI), through its defense electronics subsidiary, ELTA Systems, has announced the release of itsnew multi-mission ARC 840 Software Defined Radio – Network Centric Operations (SDR-NCO) system.
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March 1, 2023
Lt General M.V. Suchindra Kumar assumed the appointment of Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS)Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra Kumar has assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on March 1, 2023. The General officer has taken over the appointment from Lieutenant General B.S. Raju who has taken over the reins of Jaipur based Sapta Shakti Command today.
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March 1, 2023
Lt General B.S. Raju takes over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command of Indian ArmyLt General B.S. Raju takes over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command of Indian Army on March 1, 2023. In a solemn ceremony, Army Commander paid tribute to Brave hearts at Prerna Sthal, Jaipur Military Station & reviewed the Guard of Honour.
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March 1, 2023
Lt General N.S.R. Subramani takes over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command of the Indian ArmyLt General N.S.R. Subramani takes over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command of the Indian Army on March 1, 2023.
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February 25, 2023
National War Memorial observes its 4th anniversary; CISC & other senior Service officers lay wreath & pay homage to the fallen heroesThe National War Memorial (NWM) is observing its fourth anniversary on February 25, 2023.
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February 25, 2023
Indian Army Organises Seminar on Military JurisprudenceThe Institute of Military Law of the Indian Army organised a seminar on “Evolution & Future of Military Jurisprudence - An Indian Army Perspective” at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi on February 25, 2023.
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February 25, 2023
Lt General R.S. Reen takes over as Director General Quality AssuranceLt General R.S. Reen took over as Director General Quality Assurance on February 24, 2023. A 1986-batch officer, Lt General Reen is an alumnus of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
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February 23, 2023
Defence Secretary & his Sri Lankan counterpart review bilateral ties during 7th Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi; Agree to increase the complexity of bilateral exercises7th Annual Defence Dialogue between India and Sri Lanka was held in New Delhi on February 23, 2023.
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February 20, 2023
Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise 'Dustlik' Commences at Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand)The 4th edition of joint military exercise 'DUSTLIK' between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army commenced today in Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand).
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February 16, 2023
Indo-Japan Joint Training Exercise “DHARMA GUARDIAN” to Commence at Camp Imazu in Shiga Province, JapanThe 4th edition of joint military exercise, “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN”, between India and Japan is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan from February 17 to 2 March 2023.
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February 16, 2023
IDEX 2023: SK Group to present its latest offering in small arms solutions, optical sights and 'through-wall-imaging' systems, to the UAE market for the first timeThe Xaver™400 radar 'through-wall-imaging' system of SK Group company Camero has saved lives in the earthquake disaster in Turkey, assisting the IDF Home Front Command SAR Unit expedition in locating survivors that have been trapped in the ruins for days.
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February 14, 2023
Camero-Tech's Xaver-400 system saves lives in the earthquake disaster in TurkeyWith the help of these systems, the IDF Home Front Command SAR Unit expedition has been able to locate survivors and rescue people who have been trapped in the ruins for days.
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February 9, 2023
Northrop Grumman-built Common Infrared Countermeasure Systems Approved by US Army for Early FieldingNorthrop Grumman Corporation's Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
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February 8, 2023
Major boost to 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence: MoD signs contract with L&T for procurement of 41 indigenous Modular Bridges, worth over 2,585 crore, for Corps of Engineers of Indian ArmyIn a major boost to indigenisation of defence equipment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', Ministry of Defence has approved the proposal for indigenous manufacture of 41 sets..
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February 7, 2023
FN Herstal ballistic calculators deployed by the French ArmySpecialized in the creation of innovative solutions based on small arms, the Belgian company FN Herstal is pleased to announce a first major order of FN Elity® ballistic calculators, manufactured in Europe (ITAR-free) and for use by French snipers and designated marksmen.
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February 6, 2023
Prime Minister Hails HAL's Tumakuru Factory, Unveils Light Utility HelicopterThe Prime Minister, Narendra Modi dedicated HAL's New Helicopter Factory to the nation at a function at Gubbi (Tumakuru) today.
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February 3, 2023
Lt General Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), Commander Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) arrives on three day visit to IndiaLt General Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of Royal Cambodian Army along with a delegation is visiting India from February 2 to 4, 2023.
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January 26, 2023
Boeing Awarded US Army Contract for Next Generation Diagnostic ToolThe US Army has selected Boeing to produce additional Next Generation Automated Test System (NGATS) units with a contract award worth up to $92 million over three years.
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January 24, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews Aero India 2023 preparations during apex committee meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparations of the forthcoming Aero India during the apex committee meeting held in New Delhi on January 24, 2023.
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January 23, 2023
Tri-services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 ConcludesThe biennial Tri-Services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 was conducted at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh from January 17-22, 2023. AMPHEX is aimed at joint training of elements of all three services in various facets of amphibious operations to enhance interoperability and synergy.
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January 20, 2023
Inaugural Edition of Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone - I Commences in RajasthanThe first ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army named “Exercise Cyclone-I” is in progress at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan since January 14, 2023.
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January 19, 2023
Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers first fuselage for Indian Army AH-64 ApacheTata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad.
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January 19, 2023
Regulus Cyber launches Ring – a revolutionary, next-gen counter-drone/ UAS system using unique GNSS manipulationFor the first time, this combat-proven system disrupts satellite signals to intercept drones, UAS and even swarms, rather than using jamming or cyber-hacking techniques.
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January 19, 2023
Squadrone Flies India's First Autonomous Drone in Underground MinesSquadrone, one of the most progressive companies in Aerial Intelligence in Mining & Infrastructure, became the first company to fly autonomous drones in Underground mines in India, after successfully completing a Proof of Concept (POC)...
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January 18, 2023
XTEND awarded an exclusive multi-year, $20M contract to develop and supply multi-drone operating systemXTEND-the developer of XOS, a human-guided autonomous operating system that is revolutionizing 'human to machine' interaction, has been awarded a $20M...
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January 17, 2023
Indian Army Organises Sainya Ranakshetram 2.0 - A Cyber Threat Seminar Cum WorkshopThe Indian Army under the aegis of HQ Army Training Command (ARTRAC) organised the second edition of Hackathon aptly named “SAINYA RANAKSHETRAM 2.0” from October 2022 to January 2023
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January 16, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses first batch of Agniveers through video conferencing; Congratulates them on being the pioneers of path-breaking AGNIPATH schemePrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first batch of Agniveers of the three Services, who have commenced their basic training, via video conferencing on January 16, 2023.
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January 15, 2023
Defence Minister graces 'Shaurya Sandhya' organised as part of 75th Army Day celebrations in Bengaluru; Lauds Armed Forces for ensuring the country's territorial integrity & upholding rich tradition with unmatched bravery & sacrificeShowcasing the valour and adventurous facets of the Indian Army, 'Shaurya Sandhya' was organised in Bengaluru on the occasion of 75th Army Day on January 15, 2023.
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January 14, 2023
7th Armed Forces Veterans' Day celebrated across the country; Defence Minister presides over the main function in DehradunAs a mark of respect to the selfless duty of the ex-servicemen & their sacrifices towards the Nation and solidarity towards Next of Kin of the bravehearts, the seventh Armed Forces Veterans' Day was celebrated across the country on January 14, 2023.
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January 14, 2023
Veterans' Day celebrated all across the nationThe Indian Armed Forces celebrated the 7th Armed Forces Veterans' Day on January 14, 2023. Veterans' Day is celebrated in recognition of the services rendered by the First Commander-in-Chief of Indian Armed Forces, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, OBE who retired on this day in 1953.
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January 10, 2023
Defence Acquisition Council approves Acceptance of Necessity for three capital acquisition proposals - two of Indian Army & one of Indian Navy - worth 4,276 croreA meeting of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held on January 10, 2023 under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals, amounting to 4,276 crore.
