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April 9, 2019
Certifiable Ground Control Station controls first end-to-end flightThe Certifiable Ground Control Station (CGCS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was used to control the complete flight of an MQ-9B SkyGuardian – including takeoff and landing – on March 12th.
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April 9, 2019
Northrop Grumman selected to provide maintenance and logistics services to US NavyNorthrop Grumman Corporation was selected by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the Naval Aviation Enterprise, as part of a $12.6 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) multiple award contract...
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April 9, 2019
Boeing, Australian Space Agency commit to future collaborationBoeing and the Australian Space Agency have signed a Statement of Strategic Intent to help advance the agency's goals to expand Australia's domestic space industry.
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April 8, 2019
First lot of 6 indigenised Bofors guns handed over to the Army
By Vishal ThaparThe first lot of six indigenised and upgraded Bofors artillery guns was handed over to the Indian Army by the Gun Carriage Factory, Jabalpur, on April 8. The indigenised Bofors gun has been christened Dhanush. The Army has accepted the gun for induction after extensive user trials.
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April 8, 2019
Kalyani Group and Thales to develop the Next Generation of Defence Systems Capability in IndiaKalyani Group and Thales have formalized a new collaboration for the design, development and manufacture of next generation weapons systems for the Defence and Law Enforcement sectors in India and abroad.
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April 8, 2019
Raytheon demos land-based deployable version of its ship-based precision landing systemEarlier this year, Raytheon Company demonstrated a land-based expeditionary version of its Joint Precision Approach and Landing System for the first time to U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps officials at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz.
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April 6, 2019
India announces virtual moratorium on A-SAT tests, claims satellite kill capability up to a range of 1,000 km
By Vishal Thapar & Ayushee ChaudharyNo threat of debris to International Space Station, says DRDO chief, dismisses NASA fears
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April 6, 2019
IAF rejects US magazine's claims of no Pakistani F-16 missing
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Indian Air Force, on Friday reiterated its contention of having shot down a Pakistani F-16 in an aerial dogfight on February 27 with the Pakistan Air Force over the LoC.
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April 5, 2019
No Pak F-16 shot down by IAF, claims US magazine
By Vishal ThaparUS count of PAF F-16 fleet under End User Agreement finds "none missing", according to the report
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April 5, 2019
Staff Maj Gen (Navy) Abluhha Hassan M A Al-Sulaiti Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces visits IndiaStaff Maj Gen (Navy) Abdulla Hassan M A Al-Sulaiti, Commander, Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) visited India from 2 to 5 April 2019 along with a three member Qatar Navy delegation.
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April 5, 2019
Indian Navy signs MoU with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)The Indian Navy and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today inked a MoU to undertake joint research and development of advanced technologies for the Indian Navy.
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April 4, 2019
Wreckage of World War-II era USAF aircraft found in Arunachal seven decades after crash
By Vishal ThaparThis was one of the war planes which went missing while flying supply missions to China in the 1940s
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April 4, 2019
Damage to landing spacecraft delays India's moon mission
By Ayushee ChaudharyChandrayaan-2 involves a landing on the Moon's South Pole, where NASA had earlier discovered ice. Only Russia, US and China have landed spacecraft on the lunar surface earlier
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April 4, 2019
Collins Aerospace unveils plans to redefine the future of electric flight with "The Grid," the most advanced electric power systems lab in the industryAt a ceremony today, Collins Aerospace Systems executives revealed plans for The Grid—the industry's most advanced electric power systems lab.
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April 4, 2019
Northrop Grumman successfully completes second ground test of new rocket motor for United Launch Alliance Atlas VThe maximum thrust of the GEM 63 is 373,000 pounds or roughly the equivalent of five B-2 Spirit bombers. Up to five GEM 63 motors can support a single Atlas V launch.
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April 4, 2019
Raytheon hires former NSA official Teresa Shea to lead DoD and Intel cyber portfolioRaytheon today named former NSA official and In-Q-Tel executive, Teresa Shea, vice president of Cyber Warfare and Mission Innovations within its Intelligence, Information and Services business.
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April 3, 2019
Amid tensions with Pak, US approves $2.6 billion sale of 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to India
By Vishal ThaparCongress notified, US terms India as a force for stability, peace and progress in Asia while justifying sale
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April 3, 2019
The biggest in the world Mi-26T2V helicopter completes preliminary flight testsRussian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) successfully completed preliminary flight tests of the Mi-26T2V helicopter. The machine is being prepared for a handover to the Russian Ministry of Defense to do joint official tests.
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April 3, 2019
US Air Force and Raytheon collaborate to modernize space command and control systemThe US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and a consortium of tech firms led by Raytheon are modernizing and simplifying the legacy Space Defense Operations Center, a 1990s-era system that tracks and monitors space debris.
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April 2, 2019
Visit of Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, Commander of the Sri Lankan NavyVice Admiral Piyal De Silva, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy visited India from 30 March to 2 April 2019 on an official visit.
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April 2, 2019
IAF Su-30s scramble after Pak drone movement in Punjab
By Vishal ThaparWith no let up in military tensions with Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on April 1 scrambled two Sukhoi-30 MKI fighters after a Pakistani drone was sighted flying close to the International Boundary in the Khemkaran sector of Punjab.
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April 2, 2019
NASA chief terms India's ASAT missile test unacceptable after presence of threatening orbital debris
By Ayushee ChaudharyFive days after India shot down one of its own low-orbiting satellite, NASA head states that the Indian test has enhanced the risk of collision with the International Space Station to 44% over 10 days.
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April 2, 2019
Coming of age? Aero India spotlight finally shines on the Tejas fighter
By Vishal ThaparFatal crash, destruction of 300 vehicles in a car park and contradictory statistics mar the show
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April 2, 2019
UAVs scale high @ the premier Drone Olympics
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe first of its kind Olympics held for the future, eyed unmanned aerial vehicles or drones, saw the remotely controlled devices display rescue skills, visual formations and much more giving a wonderful contest to the larger than life aircraft.
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April 2, 2019
Curtiss-Wright and General Dynamics Mission Systems collaborate to deliver open architecture AI-based solutions for EW situational awareness applicationsCombination of Curtiss-Wright's CHAMP-XD1 processor module and General Dynamics Mission Systems' SignalEye™ software uses machine learning to detect threats in the RF spectrum
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April 1, 2019
HAL AND HEARTY: HAL declares all is well with record turnover of $2.8 billion
By Vishal ThaparLargest Defence PSU distances itself from recent alarm over financial distress, to focus on Tejas fighters & indigenous systems for future business
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April 1, 2019
Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd. Score a Century
By Rear Admiral Sushil Ramsay (Retd)Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Mini-Ratna - Category 1 and a leading Public Sector Defence Shipyard of the country delivered its 100th warship to the Indian Navy on March 30, 2019.
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April 1, 2019
IAF bleeds in peace, suffers 5th fighter crash during training sorties in just 62 days
By Vishal ThaparTotal number of aircraft lost by the IAF in the first three months of 2019 stands at a staggering 9
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April 1, 2019
PSLV-C45 successfully launched EMISAT and 28 global satellites in ISRO's first three orbit missionStationed successfully in PSLV's longest mission, India's first electronic surveillance satellite, EMISAT, using electronic intelligence is expected to aid radars in accurately tracking locations
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April 1, 2019
FY 2018-19: HAL Turnover Crosses 19,400 CroresHindustan Aeronautics Limited recorded a turnover of over 19,400 crores (provisional and unaudited) for the financial year ended on March 31, 2019 (corresponding figure for the previous year was 18,284 crores).
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April 1, 2019
Rafael at LAAD 2019Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will showcase a variety of solutions for internal security, space and current and future Brazilian military programs
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April 1, 2019
FN SCAR®-SC .300 carbine: on display at Infopol on FN Herstal boothFN Herstal, world leader in the design and manufacture of small arms will present its latest products at INFOPOL 2019 to be held in Courtrai between 2 - 4 April.
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April 1, 2019
Visit of Chief of the Army Staff to USAGeneral Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff is scheduled to visit United States of America from 02 April to 05 April 2019 on an official visit. During the visit, General Bipin Rawat led delegation will interact with senior military hierarchy of the US Armed Forces with an aim to take forward the military to military cooperation.
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April 1, 2019
BEL achieves Provisional Turnover of 11,700 Crores for 2018-19Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved a turnover of 11,700 Crores (Provisional & Unaudited) during the Financial Year 2018-19, sustaining double digit growth (an increase of 16%) over the previous year's turnover of 10,085 Crores.
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March 30, 2019
Induction of in LCU L-56 in the NavyYard 2097 (LCU L 56), the sixth of the class of LCU MK IV ships, have been built and delivered by M/s GRSE Ltd today, on March 30, 2019 at Kolkata. This is the 100th ship delivered by the DPSU in Kolkata. The construction of the ship was overseen by Warship Overseeing Team, Kolkata.
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March 29, 2019
Visit of Air Marshal RKS Shera Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, IAF at Air Force Station TughlakabadAir Marshal RKS Shera Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force accompanied...
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March 29, 2019
Development of Combat Management System for Indigenous Aircraft Carrier through Private SectorThe Combat Management System (CMS) for the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) developed with M/s Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (TPSED), in collaboration with Weapon and Electronics System Engineering Establishment...
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March 28, 2019
Navy brings cheers to the residents of Cheriya KadamakudiAs part of the rehabilitation activities being undertaken by the Southern Naval Command after the devastating floods of August 2018, Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (C-in-C), Southern Naval Command, handed over the keys of newly constructed houses to three smiling families of Cheriya kadmakkudi on March 28, 2019.
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March 28, 2019
Chief of the Air Staff felicitates outstanding sportsmenAn impressive ceremony was held at Air Force Station New Delhi on March 28, 2019 to felicitate meritorious sportsmen of IAF who have excelled at National and International arena.
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March 28, 2019
US Army awards $1.13 billion contract to Lockheed Martin for guided multiple launch rocket system production, support equipmentLockheed Martin received a $1.13 billion contract from the U.S. Army for Lot 14 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets and associated equipment.
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March 27, 2019
Space is the new battlefront: India conducts a surprise Anti-Satellite missile test
By Vishal ThaparBallistic Missile Defence interceptor tweaked for capability to destroy enemy satellites
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March 27, 2019
Opening Ceremony Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Exercise Mitra Shakti-VIOpening ceremony of Exercise MITRA SHAKTI VI, a 14 days joint training exercise of the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army has been held on 27 March at Diyatalawa Parade Ground in Diyatalawa, Badulla District, Sri Lanka.
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March 26, 2019
First Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu (8485m) flagged offFirst Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu (8485m) comprising five Officers, two JCOs and eleven OR was flagged off by Director General Military Training on March 26, 2019.
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March 26, 2019
INS Kadmatt at Langkawi, Malaysia to Participate in LIMA-19Indian Navy's frontline ASW corvette, INS Kadmatt arrived at Langkawi, Malaysia on a seven days official visit on Monday March 25, 2019.
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March 26, 2019
Rosoboronexport to show new products from its export portfolio at the LIMA 2019 ExhibitionRosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is arranging a unified Russian exhibit at the 15th International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition LIMA 2019, which will be held on March 26-30 on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia.
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March 25, 2019
Exercise Al Nagah - III 2019 Validation and Closing CeremonyThe third edition of joint military training exercise between Indian Army and Royal Oman Army, Exercise AL NAGAH 2019 concluded at Jabel AI Akhdar training camp, Oman on March 25, 2019.
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March 25, 2019
Admiral Sunil Lanba commissions Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Training Facility - ABHEDYA, at INS Shivaji, LonavalaAdmiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM AVSM ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff commissioned a state of the art "Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Training Facility - ABHEDYA", at INS Shivaji, Lonavla today.
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March 25, 2019
Chinook helicopters to be a game changer, says IAF Chief Dhanoa
By Vishal ThaparIndia's military modernisation plan to beef up war fighting capability in the mountains begins to fall into place. A Chinook can rapidly induct 50 troops or 20 tons of weaponry per sortie to mountainous battlefields
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March 25, 2019
HAL completes production of interim LCA Tejas fighter, clears decks for more combat worthy FOC version
By Vishal ThaparHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on March 25 announced that it has completed the production run for the first order for 16 single-cockpit Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas in the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) configuration.
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March 25, 2019
HAL Produces 16th LCA of IOC ContractHAL has produced 16th LCA as per the target till March 31, 2019. The customer flights are expected to be completed by the end of this month. HAL has order for 40 LCAs (16 fighters each in IOC and FOC and 8 trainers) from IAF.
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March 25, 2019
Indian Air Force inducts first four Boeing CH-47F(I) Chinook helicoptersCH-47F(I) Chinooks were inducted in a ceremony at Air Force Station Chandigarh in the presence of the Chief of Air Staff
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March 25, 2019
Local Indian Diaspora join Indian Navy's - Humanitarian efforts in MozambiqueThe HADR efforts by the Indian Navy in Mozambique have galvanised the local Indian Diaspora to work in tandem with the ships of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) currently deployed there.
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March 25, 2019
Damen Shipyards Den Helder signs order with Netherlands' Defense Material Organization for Expeditionary Survey BoatDamen Shipyards Den Helder (DSDH) and the Netherlands' Defense Material Organization (DMO) procurement agency have signed a contract for the design, build and delivery of a prototype Expeditionary Survey Boat (ESB).
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March 25, 2019
US MDA and Boeing Complete Historic Missile Defense TestToday the US Missile Defense Agency and Boeing for the first time launched two Ground-based Midcourse Defense system interceptors to destroy a threat-representative target, validating the fielded system protects the United States from intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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March 25, 2019
Northrop Grumman Ground System Provides Direction for the First Dual Interceptor Test for Ground-Based Midcourse Defense SystemCompany's integrated role includes providing direction to the interceptor and target rockets, identifying and tracking the target, and guiding the interceptor to the target
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March 25, 2019
Raytheon kill vehicle hits ICBM target in first dual-salvo testFor the first time, the US Missile Defense Agency, in partnership with the Boeing-led industry team, tested two Raytheon Company Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicles (EKV), which destroyed a threat representative intercontinental ballistic missile during a test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense System, or GMD.
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March 22, 2019
Africa-India Field Training Exercise-2019As part of the inaugural Africa-India Field Training Exercise, AFINDEX-19 which commenced on 18 March 2019 at Pune, a number of activities in planning and conduct of Humanitarian Mine Assistance has been undertaken by all 18 participating nations.
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March 22, 2019
Indian Air Force to participate in Langkawi International Maritime Aero Expo (LIMA) 2019Langkawi International Maritime Aero Expo (LIMA-2019) is planned in Langkawi, Malaysia from 26 March 2019 to 30 March 2019.
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March 20, 2019
BEL receives first Green Channel CertificateNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has received the first Green Channel Status certificate from Directorate General Quality Assurance (DGQA) for supply of Spares for a particular Radar being manufactured by Military Radar Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of BEL's Bangalore Complex.
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March 20, 2019
Indian Navy - First Responder to Cyclone 'IDAI' in MozambiqueThe ships of First Training Squadron of Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) operating in the Southern Indian Ocean were diverted to Port Beira, Mozambique based on request received from the Government of Mozambique to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to the local population...
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March 19, 2019
33rd Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) Commences at Port BlairIndonesian Naval Ship KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin and Maritime Patrol Aircraft CN-235 led by Cmde Dafit Santoso arrived at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India for the Opening Ceremony of the 33rd edition of the India-Indonesia...
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March 19, 2019
Curtain Raiser: Indo-Sri Lanka joint Exercise Mitra Shakti-VIExercise MITRA SHAKTI is conducted annually as part of military diplomacy and interaction between armies of India & Sri Lanka. The joint exercise for the year 2018-19 will be conducted from 26 March to 08 April 2019 in Sri Lanka.
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March 18, 2019
CNS Reviews Operational Readiness Exercise in KochiThe Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, arrived Kochi on 18 March 19 for the debrief of the recently concluded annual Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX).
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March 18, 2019
Opening ceremony: Africa-India Field Training Exercise-2019The inaugural Africa-India Field Training Exercise-2019 for India and African nations called AFINDEX-19 scheduled from 18 March to 27 March 2019 started with a grand opening ceremony on 18 March 2019 at Aundh Military Station, Pune.
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March 18, 2019
Manohar Parrikar: Reluctant Defence Minister who pushed Make in India agenda to the heart of military procurements
By Vishal ThaparA gentleman politician, he was one of India's most colourful and amiable Defence Ministers
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March 18, 2019
India deploys Nuclear submarines, aircraft carrier in North Arabian Sea to pin down Pakistan
By Vishal ThaparThe Indian Navy has deployed its nuclear submarines, aircraft carrier and all frontline warships in the North Arabian Sea to "prevent, deter and defeat any misadventure by Pakistan" in the aftermath of the Pulwama terrorist attack which has ratcheted up military tensions.
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March 17, 2019
Naval Commanders at Kochi for OP DiscussionsAdmiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff will be in Kochi on March 18, 2019 to preside over the debrief of largest War Game of the Indian Navy - the Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX 19).
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March 15, 2019
Northrop Grumman products from across the country support ULA Delta IV launch of WGS-10 spacecraftNorthrop Grumman's advanced technologies support communications improvements for US and Allied Forces
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March 14, 2019
Closing ceremony: Indo-Bangladesh joint Military Exercise Sampriti - 2019Exercise Sampriti-VIII, a joint Indo-Bangladesh military exercise which witnessed participation of a company group of 9th Battalion the Rajputana Rifles...
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March 13, 2019
Indo-Oman Joint Exercise Al Nagah 2019Indo Oman Joint Exercise Al Nagah III 2019, a joint military exercise between Indian and Royal Army of Oman (RAO), commenced this morning at HQ Jabel Regiment, Nizwa, Oman with a brief but impressive opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the national flags of both countries with Omani and Indian soldiers...
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March 13, 2019
World's first live video broadcast from underwater uses Sonardyne's BlueCommPioneering subsea communications technology from Sonardyne International Ltd. has been used to stream the first live broadcast to global audiences from an underwater submersible.
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March 13, 2019
Lockheed Martin develops world-first LTE-over-satellite systemLockheed Martin has developed a new LTE-over-Satellite system designed to provide connectivity to remote regions, including areas without cellphone coverage, boats off-shore, or during natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, catastrophic floods or volcanoes.
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March 12, 2019
US Marines Conduct Virtual Training for First Time at Northrop Grumman Distributed Training CenterFor the first time ever, members of the U.S. Marine Corps used Northrop Grumman's Distributed Training Center (DTC) located at Joint Base Langley-Eustis to train for close air support combat missions
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March 11, 2019
Twin Success for Guided PINAKADefence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) today successfully test fired the Guided PINAKA from Pokhran ranges. The weapon system is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance kit comprising of an advanced navigation and control system.
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March 11, 2019
Admiral Sunil Lanba Chairman COSC and Chief of the Naval Staff visits UKAdmiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM AVSM ADC Chairman COSC and Chief of the Naval Staff is scheduled to visit UK on an official tour from 12 to 15 March 2019.
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March 11, 2019
Northrop Grumman, MBDA Demonstrate Integration of Missile Family with Next-Generation Battle ManagerNorthrop Grumman Corporation and MBDA have successfully completed a joint, company-funded effort to incorporate the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) family into the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).
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March 9, 2019
Chief of the Army Staff visits Independent Para BrigadeThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Bipin Rawat today visited Para Brigade and reviewed their operational readiness.
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March 8, 2019
Northrop Grumman Awarded $322.5 Million for Engineering and Manufacturing Development for the Extended Range Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided MissileNorthrop Grumman Corporation has received a $322.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program.
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March 8, 2019
IAF MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan amid tensions with Pakistan
By Vishal ThaparAn Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crashed after take-off from the Nal forward airbase in Rajasthan on March 8 after a suspected bird hit. The pilot ejected safely.
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March 8, 2019
Army Chief briefs top US General on Pak support to terror
By Vishal ThaparArmy Chief General Bipin Rawat on March 8 briefed the visiting Commander of the US Special Operations Command, General Raymond Thomas about Pakistan's continued support to terrorism.
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March 8, 2019
$3 billion deal for lease of 2nd Russian Akula class N-submarine for Indian Navy
By Vishal ThaparChakra-III to be delivered to Indian Navy by 2025
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March 8, 2019
Vice Admiral Gurtej Singh Pabby PVSM AVSM VSM, Indian Navy awarded Distinguished Alumunus Award by IIT MumbaiVice Admiral Gurtej Singh Pabby, Chief of Material, Indian Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by IIT Mumbai on 08 Mar 19 for his all round and stellar contribution towards Advancement of Technology and leveraging Industry - Academia collaborations.
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March 7, 2019
Large Innovation in a Small Southern Town: Building Northrop Grumman's OmegAIn a small Mississippi town, a group of scientists and engineers recently gathered to discuss their next project: building large aerospace composite structures for Northrop Grumman's new OmegA rocket.
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March 7, 2019
Used in Balakot airstrike, Spice Bombs & Litening pods being made in India
By Vishal ThaparIn the spotlight after the path breaking Indian airstrike on the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror camp at Balakot in Pakistan on February 26, the Spice smart bomb fired...
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March 5, 2019
UVision has successfully demonstrated the Hero-30 and the Hero-400EC lethal loitering systems to a strategic customer in AsiaThe successful live demonstration proved several advanced capabilities: the tracking and lock-on capabilities of the system on a vehicle, the last second mission-abort and, striking targets with high precision.
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March 5, 2019
Raytheon wins $63.3 million DARPA contract for hypersonic weapons workRaytheon Company won a $63.3 million DARPA contract to further develop the Tactical Boost Glide hypersonic weapons program. The joint DARPA and US Air Force effort includes a critical design review, a key step in fielding the technology.
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March 5, 2019
Curtain Raiser: Al Nagah 2019Exercise Al Nagah III, third in the series of bilateral joint exercise between India and Oman is scheduled to be held from 12 to 25 March 2019 at Jabel Al Akhdar Mountains in Oman.
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March 5, 2019
Rocket motor production begins at Northrop Grumman's new modernized tactical motor manufacturing facilityNorthrop Grumman Corporation announced that rocket motor production operations have begun at its new modernized tactical motor manufacturing facility located at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) in West Virginia.
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March 5, 2019
Navy Chief warns of state-sponsored terrorist attack from the sea
By Vishal ThaparIndia also unleashes military diplomacy against Pak-patron China's regional assertion and its Belt & Road Initiative, terming it an "entrapment"
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March 5, 2019
Sikorsky introduces S-92A+™ and S-92B™ helicoptersSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today announced new plans for its S-92® helicopter line that will re-designate fielded helicopters as the S-92A+ after modification, and newly produced aircraft as the S-92B.
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March 5, 2019
Everett Aviation signs with Lobo Leasing for its first Sikorsky S-92A™ helicopterSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today welcomed Everett Aviation as its newest S-92A™ helicopter customer at a ceremony at the 2019 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo.
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March 5, 2019
Sikorsky honors CHC S-92® helicopter crew for rescue in NorwaySikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today recognized the heroic efforts of a CHC Helicopter crew with a Sikorsky Rescue Award, highlighting a successful search and rescue mission conducted with an S-92® helicopter.
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March 5, 2019
US Defense major, General Atomics collaborates with Sankhya Infotech for providing Simulation Training TechnologyGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), today announced their collaboration with Sankhya Infotech Limited, to produce Simulation & Training Solutions for SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) program.
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March 5, 2019
Naval Group signs the Submarine Design Contract for Australia's Attack class submarinesNaval Group has achieved another milestone in the Future Submarine Program with the signing of the first phase of the Submarine Design Contract. The contract was signed by The Hon.
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March 4, 2019
Rescue of five fishermen by INS ShardaIndian Naval Ship Sharda, based at Kochi, rescued five fishermen at sea who were floating in the water after their fishing vessel, FV Omkaram, sank, some 35 km North West of Azhikal port, on March 4, 2019.
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March 3, 2019
AK203 production kicks-off in IndiaPM of India Narendra Modi opened a plant for production of 200-series Kalashnikov assault rifles, in Corva, Uttar Pradesh.
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March 3, 2019
Opening Ceremony: India-Bangladesh Joint Military Exercise Sampriti - 2019As part of the ongoing India Bangladesh defence cooperation, a joint military exercise Sampriti-2019 is being conducted at Tangail, Bangladesh from 02 March to 15 March 2019.
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March 1, 2019
Air Marshal C Hari Kumar PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, WAC IAF RetiresAir Marshal Chandrashekharan Hari Kumar PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command Indian Air Force retired on 28 February 2019 after an illustrious career spanning over 39 yrs.
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February 28, 2019
Have proof that Balakot air strike had desired effect: India
By Vishal ThaparIAF insists PAK F-16 shot down, contests Pak "disinformation" on LoC dogfight, stresses "heightened state of military readiness"
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February 28, 2019
Aero India Scripts a New Chapter with Women in Aviation
By Ayushee ChaudharyIt was last year in January that India's Raksha Mantri, Nirmala Sitharaman, adorned the olive green pilot's G-suit and soared high on a Sukhoi-30 MKI jet...
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February 28, 2019
Global Hawk Achieves Historic First at Avalon 2019For the first time, Northrop Grumman's RQ-4 Global Hawk autonomous aircraft system has landed during an airshow.
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February 28, 2019
Northrop Grumman Delivers 200,000th DSU-33 Proximity SensorNorthrop Grumman Corporation marked a significant milestone recently with the delivery of its 200,000th DSU-33 Proximity Sensor, a technology which provides air-burst detonation of general purpose bombs for United States and allied airmen who rely on it as a force multiplier in combat.
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February 28, 2019
Minister for Defence Industry and Northrop Grumman Australia sign Australian industry capability deedNorthrop Grumman's AIC Deed establishes a framework to deliver real opportunities for Australian industry in major defence programs, in particular the MQ-4C Triton program with the Royal Australian Air Force.
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February 27, 2019
India-Pak face-off escalates, IAF MiG-21 shot down, Indian pilot in Pakistani custody
By Vishal ThaparThe India-Pakistan face-off escalated on Wednesday, with the shooting down of an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 Bison near the Line of Control (LoC) and the capture of its pilot, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
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February 27, 2019
Boeing introduces new unmanned system for global defense customersBoeing has introduced its newest unmanned platform, the Boeing Airpower Teaming System.
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February 27, 2019
Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters prepare for flight testTwo fully assembled HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH), built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, are preparing for their maiden flights, which will occur before mid-year at the Sikorsky West Palm Beach site in Florida.
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February 26, 2019
India gets a National War Memorial in the heart of New Delhi
By Vishal ThaparSupreme Sacrifice by 25,942 troops since Independence gets a place of honour: All ceremonial wreath laying to shift from India Gate to new Memorial
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February 26, 2019
India strikes back: IAF Mirage 2000 jets bomb terror camp in Pakistan
By Vishal Thapar"Very large number" of terrorists killed in "non-military preemptive action", the first Indian air strike against Pakistan the since 1971 War
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February 26, 2019
Twin Success for Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air MissileDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired indigenously developed Quick Reach Surface-to-Air missiles (QRSAM) from ITR Chandipur, off the Odisha Coast today.
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February 26, 2019
Air 7003 Team Reaper Australia takes shapeGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, today outlined the tangible progress of Team Reaper® Australia towards achieving the Australian Industry Content requirements for this project.
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February 26, 2019
Northrop Grumman Scalable Agile Beam Radar provides proven capability for multiple platformsCompany's fifth-generation, platform-agnostic Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) available for fighters, bombers and other aircraft platforms
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February 26, 2019
Northrop Grumman celebrates the launch of the Electronic Sustainment Centre in Western SydneyNorthrop Grumman has begun initial capability development following the recent opening of the Electronic Sustainment Centre (ESC); a sophisticated advanced defence electronics maintenance and sustainment capability centre located in Sydney, Australia.
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February 26, 2019
Curtain Raiser: India-Bangladesh Joint Military Exercise Sampriti - 2019As part of the ongoing India Bangladesh defence cooperation, a joint military exercise Sampriti-2019 will be conducted at Tangail, Bangladesh from 02 March to 15 March 2019.
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February 25, 2019
BEL receives export order for USD 33 millionNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) received export orders valued about USD 33 million from Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd (ELOP), a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd, Israel, on February 21, 2019, at Aero India 2019, Bengaluru.
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February 23, 2019
First Time, Indigenous 3D Printed Fuel System Elbow Part for Su-30MKIThe Su-30 MKI aircraft would be fitted with indigenously certified 3D printed fuel system elbow part for the first time using additive manufacturing technology.
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February 22, 2019
BEL signs MoU with Elettronica SpA (ELT)At Aero India 2019, Bengaluru, Navratna Defence PSU, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Elettronica SpA (ELT), Italy, has entered into an MoU for Joint Development, Commercialisation and Production of New Generation EW Surveillance Systems.
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February 22, 2019
Poeir Jets Develops India's First Heavy-lift Hybrid DronesFollowing the successful launch of the country's first Microjet Engine series, Poeir has moved on to develop India's first Heavy lift Hybrid drones, which was launched at Aero India 2019.
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February 22, 2019
Kalyani Group explores Investing in Aeron SystemsKalyani Group and Aeron Systems, a Pune based Smart Technology Company, developing indigenous Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) & Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, have come to an understanding to explore investment...
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February 21, 2019
President and CEO Bharat Forge Defence and Aerospace, Kalyani Group in conversation with SP'sRajinder Bhatia, President and CEO Bharat Forge Defence and Aerospace, Kalyani Group in conversation with Vishal Thapar, Group Associate Editor, SP Guide Publications
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February 21, 2019
Kalyani Group stall at Aero India 2019Kalyani Group takes pride in being at the forefront of a globalizing India and to contribute in making "Made in India" a global high tech brand in the manufacturing industry.
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February 21, 2019
Boeing F/A-18 'Make in India' to Transform Defense IndustryBoeing today held discussions with its partners, Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), on the proposed F/A-18 Super Hornet 'Make in India' plan at Aero India 2019.
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February 21, 2019
Boeing to accelerate growth in India's defence sectorBoeing presented its strategy and plans for 'Make in India' and also offered advanced capabilities to the Indian armed forces at Aero India 2019.
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February 21, 2019
HAL banking on order for 20 more Sukhoi fighters till Tejas gains momentum
By Vishal ThaparPSU moves to protect turf, also presents fait accompli on new programme for 114 fighters
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February 21, 2019
COAS and Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt of India flew LCA-TejasThe Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat, and the principal scientific advisor to the Government of India, Prof Vijay Raghavan, were flown in twin-seater Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fighter aircraft at Aero India 2019 on February 21.
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February 21, 2019
Indian Army Chief Tests Boeing AH-64E Apache Heavy Attack DemonstratorThe AH-64 Apache Heavy Attack Demonstrator is a centerpiece of Boeing's Apache training. The high-fidelity flight simulator is used by pilots and crews to practice aircraft procedures and rehearse missions.
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February 21, 2019
Bharat Forge signs MoU with Bharat ElectronicsAt Aero India 2019 being held in Bengaluru, Bharat Forge Limited and Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) entered into MoU for strategic co-operation in the field of Defence and Aerospace products/systems to jointly capitalise on the emerging opportunities in the domestic market...
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February 21, 2019
BEL signs Teaming Agreement with Hughes India for Helicopter Satcom SolutionsAt Aero India 2019, Bengaluru, Navratna Defence PSU, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Hughes India have entered into a Teaming Agreement for design, development, supply, installation, integration and commissioning...
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February 21, 2019
BEL signs MOU with JSR Dynamics for manufacture and sale of Glide Weapons and Light Weight Cruise missilesNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has on February 20, 2019, signed an MoU with JSR Dynamics Pvt Ltd (JSR), a Nagpur-based start-up Company, at Aero India 2019 in Bengaluru.
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February 21, 2019
Russian Helicopters conducted a conference with the Indian suppliers for the Ka-226T projectRussian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of Rostec State Corporation) organized the conference of potential suppliers of components for Ka-226T helicopter made in India.
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February 20, 2019
Major Landmark: LCA Tejas Gets Long-delayed Final Operational ClearanceDecks cleared for production of combat ready variant
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February 20, 2019
President and CEO of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. in conversation with SP'sMajor General (Retd) Yoav Har-Even is President and CEO of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. in conversation with Vishal Thapar, Group Associate Editor, SP Guide Publications
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February 20, 2019
Dr Vivek Lall of Lockheed Martin in conversation with SP'sDr Vivek Lall, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in conversation with Vishal Thapar, Group Associate Editor, SP Guide Publications
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February 20, 2019
Consul General of Israel to South India in conversation with SP'sDana Kursh, Consul General of Israel to South India in conversation with Vishal Thapar, Group Associate Editor, SP Guide Publications
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February 20, 2019
Defence Minister lays out the red carpet for Industry
By Vishal ThaparNirmala Sitharaman assures space for private sectors and foreign OEMs in 'Make in India' programme
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February 20, 2019
Russian Helicopters identified potential partners in localization of Ka-226T in IndiaRussian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of State Corporation Rostec) and a number of Indian companies signed Memorandums of Understanding at Aero India 2019.
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February 20, 2019
Adani Group set to scale new heights in Defence & Aerospace capabilitiesIn line with its vision of nation building, Adani Defence and Aerospace is proud to participate in Aero India 2019, Asia's premier airshow to be held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station, in Bengaluru from 20th to 24th February 2019.
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February 20, 2019
Cyient - BlueBird Joint Venture Launches its New Unmanned Aerial System, the Versatile WanderB VTOL at Aero India 2019A technologically advanced addition to the Cyient Solutions & Systems(CSS) portfolio,WanderB VTOL overcomes take-off and landing space limitations; advanced operational capabilities make it a versatile solution for land and maritime operations
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February 20, 2019
Kalyani Group and Belcan Announce Partnership to Deliver Aerospace and Defence Product and Service Offerings in IndiaKalyani Group and Belcan, LLC announced partnership to provide highly advanced technological product and service offerings in Defence, Aerospace, and other technical segments in India.
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February 20, 2019
Rafael unveils "Rocks" - a long range stand-off air-to-surface missileRafael is unveiling a new long range stand-off air-to-surface missile at the Aero India Air Show in Bengaluru, India, this week.
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February 20, 2019
CONTROP to Equip Asian Coast Guard with Its First Order of iSea EO/IR Maritime Surveillance SystemsCONTROP's iSea family of payloads will be deployed to protect the Asian country's territorial waters on numerous maritime vessels
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February 20, 2019
Making in India: TLMAL Delivers 100th C-130J Super Hercules EmpennageTata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL) recently delivered the 100th C-130J Super Hercules empennage from its manufacturing facility located in Hyderabad, India.
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February 20, 2019
European Flight Simulator manufacturer announces new Sales Office and Regional Technology Centre in IndiaOn February 20-24 Rostec State Corporation will be showcasing over 200 pieces of advanced civil and military equipment at Aero India 2019 at the military air base Yelahanka in Bangalore
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February 19, 2019
Curtain Raiser Press Conference of Smt Nirmala Sitharaman Hon'ble Raksha MantriDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a curtain raiser press conference on the sidelines of Aero India 2019 in Bengaluru on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
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February 19, 2019
BEL CMD wins 'Business Leader of the Year' AwardMr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), has been conferred with the 'Business Leader of the Year' Award at the Aerospace & Defence Awards (2019) organised by International Aerospace media group at Bengaluru today.
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February 19, 2019
Russian Helicopters to take part in Aero India - 2019Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of State Corporation Rostec) will take part in the 12th edition of Aero India - 2019 from February 20 to 24 in Bangalore, India. Russian Helicopters will showcase the shipborne version of Ka-226T helicopter as well as the vast range of civil-purpose helicopters.
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February 19, 2019
Thales extends global footprint with launch of Engineering Competence Centre in BengaluruThales continues its development in India by announcing today the launch of its Global Engineering Competence Centre (ECC) in Bengaluru.
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February 19, 2019
Rostec to showcase over 200 pieces of equipment at Aero India 2019On February 20-24 Rostec State Corporation will be showcasing over 200 pieces of advanced civil and military equipment at Aero India 2019 at the military air base Yelahanka in Bangalore
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February 19, 2019
The Su-30MKI program is developing as part of the "Make in India" strategyIrkut Corporation (a UAC member) participates in the Aero India 2019 international exhibition, which takes place at Yelahank Air Base near Bangalore from February 20 to February 24, 2019.
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February 19, 2019
Pratt & Whitney Delivers GTF™ PW1900G Production Engines for Embraer E195-E2 ProgramPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), and Embraer celebrated delivery of the GTF™ PW1900G production engines for the E195-E2 aircraft at Embraer's E2 final assembly line in Sâo José dos Campos, Sâo Paulo, Brazil.
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February 19, 2019
Safran to build a new plant in India to make parts for the LEAP engineDuring a visit to India for the Aero India Show, Philippe Petitcolin, Chief Executive Officer of Safran, and Shri K.Chandrashekar Rao, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Telangana, announced that Safran Aircraft Engines would build a new plant in Hyderabad to make parts for the LEAP turbofan engine from CFM International1.
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February 18, 2019
DRDO's Aero India International Seminar - 2019The 12th edition of the Aero India International Seminar (AIS 2019) was inaugurated today at Bengaluru by Member NITI Aayog Dr VK Saraswat.
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February 18, 2019
IAI Unveils New Loitering Munition- Mini HarpyIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled the Mini Harpy, a newly-developed loitering munition. Based on unique IAI development and technology, the Mini Harpy combines the capabilities of the Company's two flagship loitering missiles, the Harop and the Harpy, offering detection of broadcast radiation with electro optical capabilities.
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February 18, 2019
Lockheed Martin, Diehl and Saab Unveil Collaboration to Counter Emerging Short and Medium-Range Threats with Falcon Weapon SystemToday Lockheed Martin, Diehl Defence and Saab announced the Falcon air defense weapon system as the short and medium-range air defense solution for current and emerging threats.
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February 18, 2019
US Government Approves Release of Boeing EA-18G Growler to FinlandBoeing and the U.S. Navy have received U.S. Department of Defense approval to offer the EA-18G Growler to Finland. Previously only Australia had been authorized to purchase the airborne electronic attack (AEA) aircraft.
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February 18, 2019
Satcom Direct (SD) to provide engine utilization data to Rolls-RoyceSD has entered a formal arrangement with Rolls-Royce to deliver business aviation engine utilization data directly to the OEM via the SD Pro Operating System, using the SD FlightLogs post-flight data recording module.
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February 18, 2019
F/A-18 Super Hornet: Addressing India's Fighter Requirements
By SP's CorrespondentAs operational theatres become increasingly connected and digital, India's future fighter fleet will need to be compatible with the upcoming aircraft and battle systems of India's armed forces.
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February 18, 2019
Dassault Aviation Reinforces Falcon Presence in Indian MarketThe Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000S, recently certified by EASA and the FAA for low visibility approaches down to 100 feet using the advanced FalconEye Combined Vision System (CVS), will be spotlighted at India's largest military/civil aircraft show, Aero India, which opens February 20 at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.