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May 16, 2019
Lockheed Martin teams with Rafael to market SPICE air-to-surface guidance kitsLockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, signed a teaming agreement to jointly develop, market, manufacture and support Rafael's Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective (SPICE™) guidance kits for US sale.
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May 16, 2019
Lockheed Martin breaks ground on new production facilityUS Air Force and local Alabama officials joined Lockheed Martin executives today to break ground on the company's new strike systems production facility in Troy.
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May 16, 2019
Russian Helicopters to open mobile service center for maintenance of Mi-171Sh helicopters in Peru this yearRussian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec State Coropration) will participate in the Seventh International Exhibition of Technology for Defense and Prevention of Natural Disasters SITDEF-2019 held in the territory of the headquarters of the Peruvian Army in Lima from May 16 to 21.
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May 16, 2019
Aviation industry players collaborate on first regional aviation 'Perfect Flight' in SwedenToday, a number of companies from across the aviation sector have risen to the challenge of turning a typical weekday service from Halmstad City airport (HAD/ESMT) to Stockholm Bromma airport (BMA/ESSB) into the 'Perfect Flight'.
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May 15, 2019
Dassault Falcon Service FBO achieves IS-BAH accreditation for ground handling operations at Paris-Le BourgetDassault Falcon Service's Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Paris-Le Bourget airport has been awarded an International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 1 certificate, a key milestone in its commitment to guarantee the safest and most reliable handling services in the industry.
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May 15, 2019
Bombardier and JETEX sign agreement for establishment of new line maintenance station in DubaiBombardier is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with JETEX for the establishment of a new Line Maintenance Station in Dubai, further complementing the tip-to-tail maintenance services provided by Bombardier's Service and Support Network in the Middle East and around the globe.
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May 15, 2019
SIDEF 2019: Israel Shipyards Presents its Advanced Solutions for Seaborne Interdiction and Prevention of Terrorist and Illegal Activities for the Navies, Law Enforcement and HLS forcesIsrael Shipyards Ltd. and SK Group member – a leading shipbuilding and repair company for the naval and commercial marine markets...
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May 15, 2019
FN® FCU Mk3 Fire Control Unit for 40mm Grenades on display at SOFIC 2019For 130 years, Belgium-based FN Herstal has provided generations of Defense and Security Forces as well as Special Units, with firearms that give them a clear advantage in any engagement.
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May 15, 2019
MASwings Entrusts ATR72s to AFI KLM E&MMalaysia Airlines regional sister company opts for AFI KLM E&M know-how and the local presence of its bases in Singapore to deliver component support for its ATR72-500 fleet.
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May 14, 2019
Indian Navy's Service Selection Board inaugurated at KolkataAdmiral Sunil Lanba, the Chief of Naval Staff inaugurated Indian Navy's first full-fledged Service Selection Board (SSB) today at Diamond Harbour, near Kolkata. The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, was also present at the venue.
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May 14, 2019
Indian Navy will conduct the first Indian Navy Entrance Test for Officers in September 2019The Indian Navy is introducing computer-based examination for the selection of Direct Entry Officers after graduation. The first Indian Navy Entrance Test (Officers), ie. INET (Officers), is scheduled in September 2019 in various centers across the country.
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May 14, 2019
Northrop Grumman to provide eight advanced electronic warfare simulation and training systems to US Air ForceNorthrop Grumman Corporation has received a $46 million delivery order for eight Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) Units.
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May 14, 2019
Jet top management resigns amidst bleak signals over revival
By Vishal ThaparThe top management team at Jet Airways resigned on May 14, sending bleak signals about the lack of probability of revival of the grounded airline in the foreseeable future.
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May 14, 2019
Falcon Practical Training course graduates 1,000th traineeThe Dassault Training Academy recently graduated the 1,000th trainee from its Falcon Practical Training course, underscoring the growing popularity of this advanced, hands-on educational tool.
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May 13, 2019
DRDO successfully conducts flight test of ABHYASDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful flight test of ABHYAS - High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from Interim Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha today.
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May 13, 2019
Admiral John Michael Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations United States Navy visit to IndiaAdmiral John Michael Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, US Navy, is on an official tour to India from 12 to 14 May 2019. His visit is intended to consolidate bilateral naval relations between India and USA and also to explore new avenues for naval cooperation.
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May 13, 2019
CAE awarded contract from Boeing to develop additional P-8A operational flight trainer for Royal Air ForceOn the eve of the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), Europe's largest show for military training and simulation, CAE announced that Boeing has ordered simulator hardware for an additional P-8A operational flight trainer (OFT) for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF).
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May 11, 2019
First Apache helicopter formally handed over to the IAFFirst AH-64E (I) - Apache Guardian helicopter was formally handed over to the Indian Air Force at Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona, USA on May 10, 2019. Air Marshal AS Butola, represented the Indian Air Force and accepted the first Apache in a ceremony at Boeing production facility, representatives from US Government were also present.
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May 10, 2019
Georgian An-12 aircraft forced to land at Jaipur by IAF interceptorsAn unknown aircraft entered Indian Air Space in North Gujarat Sector at 1515 hrs with its IFF (Identification, Friend or Foe) 'on'. The aircraft did not follow the authorized Air Traffic Services (ATS) route and was not responding to Radio calls from Indian controlling agencies.
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May 10, 2019
Change of Command at Air Force Station FaridabadGroup Captain Chandra Shekhar Bhatt took over the command of Air Force Station Faridabad from Group Captain Kaushik Das. The change of command took place in a Ceremonial parade at Station Parade ground.
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May 10, 2019
Pratt & Whitney Customer Training Center India Surpasses 5000 Student Days of TrainingStudents from skill development programs get an opportunity to work at leading aerospace organizations including Belcan India Technology Center
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May 9, 2019
The newest addition to the FN SCAR® family on display for the first time at SITDEF 2019FN Herstal will be exhibiting the legendary firearms, integrated weapon systems and state-of-the-art technology that continues to position it as one of the world's foremost and most innovative firearms manufacturers at the SITDEF Defense...
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May 9, 2019
Successful Business Year 2018 - Pilatus Prepares for the FutureThe business year 2018 was an exceptionally successful one for Pilatus, but also a challenging one. At around 1.1 billion Swiss francs, sales revenue was brought back to the billion mark again.
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May 9, 2019
Raytheon awarded contract to deliver Cooperative Engagement Capability to US NavyRaytheon Co., Largo, Florida, is awarded a $15,267,422 cost-plus-incentive-fee, firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-only contract for design agent and engineering services efforts to support the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC).
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May 9, 2019
IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti undertake Group Sail with Naval Ships of Japan, Philippines and the USAIN Ships Kolkata and Shakti carried out Group Sail with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and the United States of America in the South China Sea from May 3 to May 9, 2019.
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May 8, 2019
Scoot commences daily Trivandrum – Singapore flights; Launches first of three new cities in IndiaStrengthening its presence in India, Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, yesterdaystarted its daily Trivandrum-Singapore operations.
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May 8, 2019
Los Angeles County Promoting Green AviationLos Angeles County Public Works, in partnership with Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum, welcomed the nation's first commercial electric aircraft charging station at Compton/Woodley Airport.
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May 8, 2019
CAE USA Mission Solutions awarded USSOCOM contract for OGC CDB rapid prototypingCAE today announced that CAE USA's wholly-owned subsidiary, CAE USA Mission Solutions Inc (MSI), has been awarded a contract by the United States Special...
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May 8, 2019
IMDEX 2019: CONTROP Showcases Its iSea-25HD CapabilitiesCONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. - a company specializing in Electro-Optics (EO) and Infra Red (IR) Defense and Homeland Security solutions - will highlight the iSea-25HD at IMDEX 2019.
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May 7, 2019
Raytheon providing US Marines with Naval Strike Missiles under Other Transaction AuthorityRaytheon Company will integrate the Naval Strike Missile into the U.S. Marine Corps' existing force structure under a $47.59 million Other Transaction Authority agreement with Marine Corps Systems Command.
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May 7, 2019
Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrates critical space capability for DARPA mission in record timeNorthrop Grumman Corporation successfully demonstrated rapid spacecraft development for the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), with the Radio Frequency Risk Reduction Deployment Demonstration (R3D2), which launched on March 28, 2019.
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May 6, 2019
INS Ranjit Sails into Sunset Culminating 36 years of Glorious EraINS Ranjit, a Rajput class destroyer was decommissioned at a solemn yet grand ceremony at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam culminating a glorious era on May 6, 2019.
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May 6, 2019
Launch of fourth Scorpene class submarine - VELAVela, the fourth Scorpene class submarine being constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the Indian Navy, was launched today, on May 6, 2019, by Mrs Veena Ajay Kumar, wife of Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary Defence Production, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
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May 6, 2019
US Navy, Raytheon test Excalibur N5 munitionsRaytheon Company and the US Navy completed a new round of successful Excalibur® N5 munition test firings. The precision-guided projectiles demonstrated various short-, mid- and long-range capabilities.
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May 6, 2019
Northrop Grumman releases next generation maritime inertial navigation systemNorthrop Grumman Corporation has released SeaFIND™ (Sea Fiber Optic Inertial Navigation with Data Distribution), a next generation maritime inertial navigation system succeeding the company's MK-39 Mod 3 and 4 series Inertial Navigation...
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May 6, 2019
IMDEX 2019: CONTROP Presents the TORNADO-ER, a Panoramic IR Scanner for Coastal and Maritime Wide-Area SurveillanceThis comprehensive coastal surveillance and protection solution enables automatic target detection and tracking of various targets simultaneously, in real-time.
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May 6, 2019
FN SCAR® family on display at EUROPOLTECHFor 130 years, FN Herstal has provided generations of Defense and Security Forces as well as Special Units, with firearms that give them a clear advantage in any engagement.
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May 6, 2019
Raytheon tests rocket motor for DARPA's MAD-FIRES interceptorRaytheon Company successfully tested a hot fire rocket motor for DARPA's Multi-Azimuth Defense Fast Intercept Round Engagement System, or MAD-FIRES.
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May 5, 2019
Relief Camps and Community Kitchens Setup by Indian Navy in villages near PuriIn order to provide succor to those in immediate need of assistance at most affected villages around Puri in the aftermath of extreme severe cyclone FANI, Indian Navy continues the Relief Operation with 3 ships using their integral helicopters.
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May 4, 2019
India approves purchase of 10 Ka-31 early warning choppers from Russia for $506 M
By Vishal ThaparIndia's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the purchase of 10 Kamov-31 ship-borne Airborne Early Warning and Control choppers for the Indian Navy at an estimated cost of 3,500 Crore ($505.9 Million).
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May 4, 2019
Indian Navy launches massive rescue and rehabilitation effortIn the aftermath of the devastation caused by Extremely Severe Cyclone 'Fani', the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy has launched a massive rescue and rehabilitation effort in Odisha.
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May 2, 2019
Northrop Grumman awarded Royal Australian Air Force special purpose aircraft sustainment services contractNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to continue providing through-life support to the Commonwealth's special purpose aircraft (SPA) VIP fleet operated by No. 34 Squadron in Canberra.
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May 2, 2019
Take it Beyond the Limit: Lockheed Martin Completes Critical Testing Milestone for NASA JPL's Mars 2020 Rover Heat ShieldProtecting against the extremes of space travel is critical to the success of any mission. Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the flight hardware structure of the heat shield, validating the physical integrity with a final static test after exposing it to flight-like thermal conditions.
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May 2, 2019
Schiebel wins Norway's tender for Unmanned Air System deployment in the ArcticNorway's Andøya Test Center selected Schiebel's market-leading CAMCOPTER® S-100 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air System (UAS) for extensive search and rescue trials as part of the Arctic 2030 project.
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May 2, 2019
Indian Navy deploys ships for Rescue and Relief operationsThe Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm 'FANI' lie about 150 km East South East of Visakhapatnam and about 300 km south-southwest of Puri (Odisha) as on 5:30 pm on May 2, 2019.
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May 1, 2019
Indian Naval Diving Team joins search operation to locate missing personnel in Imphal RiverBased on request from Manipur State Government, a team of 12 Naval divers and 02 hydrographers (survey sailors) were airlifted from Visakhapatnam by an IAF aircraft to Imphal on Tuesday evening.
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May 1, 2019
Raytheon delivering WiFi to the front linesRaytheon Company will deliver new troposcatter communication systems to the US Army as part of a 10-year, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract worth up to $663 million to ensure troops have access to secure voice and data communications in contested environments.
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May 1, 2019
Northrop Grumman delivers first command center for US Army Integrated Air and Missile DefenseNorthrop Grumman Corporation has delivered to the US Army the first production-representative engagement operations center (EOC) for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).
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April 30, 2019
Collins Aerospace's Piccolo Elite UAS autopilot solution gets massive boost in speed and processing capacityCollins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., has launched a next-generation Piccolo Elite autopilot featuring advanced sensors, powerful processing upgrades and a new separated lift thrust take-off and landing (VTOL) controller for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
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April 30, 2019
Contract signing with CSL and GRSE for acquisition of sixteen Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) for Indian NavyContracts for Sixteen Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) ships have been signed for construction of eight ships each from Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL), Kochi and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata...
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April 30, 2019
Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Anil Khosla PVSM AVSM VM ADC retiresAir Marshal Anil Khosla PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Vice Chief of the Air Staff retired today after an illustrious career spanning four decades.
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April 29, 2019
Lockheed Martin's AEHF-4 on-orbit test proves successful and marks first of its kindLockheed Martin is excited to announce the successful completion of AEHF-4 spacecraft on-orbit test and available for Satellite Control Availability (SCA).
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April 29, 2019
Northrop Grumman's Firebird Capability Showcased at XPONENTIALNorthrop Grumman Corporation will be highlighting Firebird capabilities with potential suppliers and business partners at XPONENTIAL.
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April 29, 2019
Former NASA acting administrator Robert Lightfoot joins Lockheed MartinRobert Lightfoot, a longtime NASA executive who served as both the agency's acting administrator and highest-ranking civil servant, will join Lockheed Martin Space as vice president, Strategy and Business Development, effective May 6.
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April 29, 2019
GRSE Signs Contract for 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASWSWCs) for Indian NavyIn the emerging competitive scenario, it was a huge boost for team GRSE when the Shipyard was declared successful in the competitive bid for design, construction and supply of 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASWSWCs) for Indian Navy.
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April 26, 2019
Navy officer killed in fire on board the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya
By Vishal ThaparA naval officer was killed in a fire on board India's aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on April 26. The fire did not result in any serious damage to the frontline warship, according to the Navy.
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April 25, 2019
2nd Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament 20192nd Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament was held at Astro Turf Hockey Ground, 3 Base Repair Depot, Air Force, Chandigarh from 15th April to 25th April 2019.
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April 25, 2019
Naval Commanders' Conference ConcludesThe first edition of this years' bi-annual Naval Commanders' Conference which commenced on 23 Apr 19, concluded on 25 Apr 19 after three days of fruitful deliberations.
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April 24, 2019
Commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Vessel C-441A new Coast Guard vessel is commissioned by Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala Tom Jose at Vizhinjam harbour, today, under the aegis of Regional Commander Western Region, Inspector General Vijay D. Chafekar.
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April 24, 2019
L3 awarded contract to support Boeing's MQ-25 unmanned tanker for the US NavyContract for surveillance, traffic collision and avoidance, and recorders supports the US Navy's first unmanned aerial refueling program
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April 23, 2019
Photo Release: The first edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2019A strong Navy remains a necessary guarantor of India's Security and Prosperity - The first edition of Naval Commanders' Conference, scheduled at New Delhi from 23 to 25 April 2019, kickstarts today at New Delhi...
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April 23, 2019
AST & Science announces successful launch of its first satelliteAST & Science today announced that its first satellite, designated BlueWalker 1, has been successfully launched, stabilized in orbit and is ready for operations.
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April 23, 2019
Lockheed Martin inaugurates F-16 production line in Greenville, South CarolinaLockheed Martin hosted a ceremony to celebrate its new F-16 production line in Greenville, South Carolina. F-16 tooling and equipment previously in Fort Worth, Texas, has since been installed in a newly-refurbished hangar in Greenville, where the company will begin manufacturing F-16 Block 70 aircraft later this year.
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April 23, 2019
Raytheon's new DeepStrike missile rocket motor passes critical testRaytheon Company completed a successful static test of the new DeepStrike® missile rocket motor, which moved the advanced, surface-to-surface weapon closer to its maiden flight test later this year.
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April 23, 2019
Lockheed Martin receives $362 million contract for Multiple Launch Rocket System launcher (M270A2) recapitalizationThe US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $362 million contract to recapitalize 50 of the US Army's Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers.
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April 22, 2019
IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti are at Qingdao, China to participate in IFR to mark 70th Anniversary of PLA(N)IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti entered Qingdao, China to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) as part of 70th Anniversary Celebrations of PLA (Navy) on April 21, 2019. Entry of IN Ships was marked by firing of 21 gun salute to the Peoples Republic of China.
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April 19, 2019
Navy Chief launches 3rd of India's most powerful class of destroyers
By Vishal ThaparThe third in the series of India's largest and most powerful Visakhapatnam class guided-missile destroyers-in-the-making was launched by Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba at Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL)in Mumbai on April 20.
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April 19, 2019
IN Ships to participate in International Fleet Review at Qingdao, ChinaIN Ships Kolkata and Shakti are scheduled to arrive Qingdao, China on April 21, 2019 to participate in the International Fleet Review as part of 70TH Anniversary celebrations of PLA (Navy).
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April 19, 2019
Launching of the ninth FREMM frigate, the Alsace:
The first frigate with reinforced air defense capacitiesOn the 18th April 2019, Naval Group launched the multi-missions FREMM frigate Alsace. First one of the two air defense frigates of the FREMM program (FREMM DA) destined to the French Navy and benefitting from the same antisubmarine...
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April 18, 2019
US Air Force, Northrop Grumman celebrate 60 years with the T-38 Talon aircraftOn April 10, 1959 at Edwards Air Force Base, Lew Nelson took to the skies for the very first time in a Northrop Grumman built T-38 Talon.
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April 18, 2019
Northrop Grumman awarded Cyber Enterprise Services contract by US Air ForceUnder the CES contract, Northrop Grumman will identify, develop and implement cyber capabilities on Unified Platform to further enable the efficiency and effectiveness of cyber missions.
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April 17, 2019
Collins Aerospace showcases air combat training system in live exercise for senior US Air Force and US Navy officersCollins Aerospace Systems, in collaboration with the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), recently held a Secure Live Air-to-Air Mission (SLAAM) demonstration to showcase how armed forces can quickly adopt secure live, virtual and constructive (LVC) air combat training solutions.
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April 17, 2019
Northrop Grumman Infrared Countermeasures System for the KC-135 achieves Milestone CThe Northrop Grumman Corporation Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) pod for the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft has achieved Milestone C.
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April 17, 2019
Northrop Grumman successfully launches 11th cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station for NASACompany's Antares medium-class rocket launches its largest cargo load to date – S.S. Roger Chaffee to berth with the space station on April 19.
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April 17, 2019
Lockheed Martin inks long-term contracts with more F-35 suppliersLockheed Martin has transitioned additional F-35 suppliers to longer term Performance Based Logistics contracts and Master Repair Agreements to enhance supply availability and reduce sustainment costs.
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April 17, 2019
Spike gets a new lease of life: Indian Army seeks Israeli missile as an urgent requirement
By Vishal Thapar240 Spike ER missiles and 12 launchers are being purchased as an "emergency procurement"
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April 17, 2019
Second edition of Indian Navy-Vietnam Peoples' Navy bilateral exercise (IN-VPN Bilat Ex) concludesIn the backdrop of the growing maritime engagement between India and Vietnam, the Indian Navy undertook the second edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Vietnam Peoples' Navy at/ off Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam...
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April 17, 2019
Exercise Sea VigilThe maiden national level Coastal Defence Exercise SEA VIGIL was conducted by Indian Navy from 22-23 Jan 19. The exercise witnessed the simultaneous activation of the coastal security apparatus across the country involving maritime stakeholders at the Centre and all the 13 Coastal States and Union Territories.
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April 16, 2019
2nd Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament 2019 kicks off at Chandigarh2nd Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament is being organised by Air Force Sports Control Board at Astro Turf Hockey Ground, 3 Base Repair Depot, Air Force Chandigarh from 16 April to 25 April 2019.
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April 16, 2019
Visit of Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff to ThailandAdmiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff is on a bilateral visit to Thailand from 17 to 19 April 2019. The visit is intended to consolidate and enhance the maritime bilateral relations between India and Thailand and also to explore new avenues of defence cooperation.
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April 16, 2019
AUSINDEX-19 Concludes
The Australian and Indian Navy have concluded a two-week long bilateral maritime exercise code-named AUSINDEX on April 14, 2019.
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April 16, 2019
Indian Navy ship-borne Chetak helicopter crashes into Arabian Sea
By Vishal ThaparA ship-borne Indian Navy Chetak helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea last week, according to a Naval issued on April 16. All three crew members escaped the crash. The helicopter has been lost in the sea.
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April 16, 2019
A flight beyond the clouds, beyond compare
By Ayushee ChaudharyApril 15 marked the centenary of the first and only Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh and SP's went down a memory lane to show glimpses from the remarkable life that he led until two years ago when he passed away at the age of 98, only to live forever in the hearts of many air warriors.
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April 15, 2019
IAF celebrates birth centenary of Late Marshal of The Indian Air Force Arjan Singh DFCToday, Indian Air Force marked the beginning of celebration of birth centenary of Late Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh DFC. This day reminds the nation of contribution made by the Marshal to the nation and Indian Air Force.
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April 15, 2019
Successful Trial of 'Nirbhay' Sub-Sonic Cruise MissileDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) today successfully test fired indigenously designed & developed Long Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile "Nirbhay" from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur Odisha.
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April 15, 2019
Lockheed Martin's 360-degree pilot visual system completes first flight on Bell V-280 ValorLockheed Martin's Pilotage Distributed Aperture Sensor (PDAS) system took flight for the first time aboard the V-280 Valor, Bell Helicopter's next-generation tiltrotor aircraft in a series of flights over Fort Worth, Texas, in March.
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April 14, 2019
Indian Air Force organises Half MarathonLate Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh DFC was the first and only "Five Star" rank officer of Indian Air Force. His passion for the game of Hockey was unparalleled.
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April 14, 2019
Army concludes new equipment training for Gray Eagle Extended RangeThe U.S. Army has completed its New Equipment Training (NET) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky for the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range.
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April 12, 2019
Northrop Grumman Highlights Mission-Critical Capabilities at AAAA SummitNorthrop Grumman Corporation will highlight a full range of solutions aimed at providing integrated, mission-critical capabilities during the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Mission Solutions Summit.
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April 12, 2019
Pentagon strongly defends India's A-SAT test, says threats justify the step
By Vishal ThaparThe US Department of Defense has defended India's recent Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) test at a hearing before the US Senate Armed Forces Committee.
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April 12, 2019
Amidst military tensions, Army top brass re-prioritises budgetary spending to ensure war readiness
By Vishal ThaparAmidst military tensions with Pakistan, the Army top brass has initiated re-prioritisation of its procurements to ensure operational readiness.
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April 12, 2019
Israel's Beresheet, the first privately funded spacecraft, ends before landing on lunar surface
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith the Israeli spacecraft's crash, the country nearly missed becoming the fourth in the list of nations to have landed on the surface of the moon.
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April 11, 2019
IAF top brass reviews aerial skirmish with Pakistan, flags critical requirements for combat edge
By Vishal ThaparThe Indian Air Force (IAF) top brass is reviewing the Balakot air strike and the subsequent aerial skirmish with Pakistan at a two-day Commanders' Conference...
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April 11, 2019
Closing Ceremony: Indo-Singapore Joint Training Exercise Bold KurukshetraThe 12th edition of joint military exercise between India and Singapore, BOLD KURUKSHETRA 2019, culminated on April 11, 2019 after an impressive closing ceremony held at Babina Military Station.
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April 11, 2019
Northrop Grumman awarded $3.2 billion multi-year contract for 24 E-2D aircraftNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a multi-year contract modification to deliver an additional 24 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy.
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April 11, 2019
DARPA's Biological Technology Office selects Northrop Grumman for Persistent Aquatic Living Sensors (PALS) ProgramThe DARPA Biological Technology Office selected Northrop Grumman Corporation to prototype sensing capabilities using undersea organisms to assist in passively detecting and tracking undersea threats.
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April 10, 2019
INS Shikra hosts Naval Investiture CeremonyThe Naval Investiture Ceremony for 2019 was held at the naval helicopter base INS Shikra of Western Naval Command (WNC), Mumbai on April 10, 2019.
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April 10, 2019
1TS Ships visit to Port Victoria, SeychellesShips of the First Training Squadron (1TS) INS Tarangini, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on April 6, 2019.
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April 9, 2019
Elbit beats Nexter in epic battle to win Indian 155 mm, 52 calibre towed gun competition
By Vishal ThaparBut order for the Israeli ATHOS 2052 howitzer may be reduced from 1,580 guns to just 400 to make way for DRDO's ATAGS
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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.
