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February 15, 2019
HSL wins 260 Crore contract to build 4 Tugs for Navy
By Vishal ThaparThe Government-owned Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has bagged a 260 Crore contract for constructing four tug boats for the Indian Navy. These are 50 T Bollard Pull Tugs of the Himmat class.
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February 15, 2019
Forces free to retaliate against Pulwama killings: Modi
By Vishal ThaparInternational community condemns attack but China doesn't budge on shielding Pak-based terrorist leader
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February 15, 2019
Lockheed Martin to Participate in Aero India Exhibition 2019Company showcases selection of aircraft, precision systems, local and global programs at biennial event
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February 13, 2019
CAG finds NDA's Rafale deal 2.86% cheaper than UPA's negotiated price
By Vishal ThaparReprieve for Modi Government but Opposition unlikely to relent on lack of guarantees
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February 12, 2019
India signs $91.6 M contract for SiG Sauer assault rifles in fast track procurement
By Vishal ThaparIndia on February 12 signed a 647 Crore ($91.6 Million) contract with the American small arms company Sig Sauer for the import of 72,400 SiG 716 assault rifles.
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February 12, 2019
India kicks off $3 billion programme for acquiring 111 Naval Utility Helicopters
By Vishal ThaparThis is the first project under the ambitious Strategic Partnership Model
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February 12, 2019
No sovereign guarantee, integrity pact in $5 billion missile deal with Russia: IAF top brass
By Vishal ThaparDisclosure punctures Opposition charges of wrong doing in Rafale procurement
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February 12, 2019
BEL to showcase wide-ranging capabilities at Aero India 2019Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is participating in Asia's premier, biennial air show and aviation exhibition, Aero India 2019, to be held from February 20 to 24, 2019, at the Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru.
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February 11, 2019
Major Landmark: India's LCA Tejas fighter gets long-delayed Final Operational Clearance
By Vishal ThaparDecks cleared for production of combat ready variant
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February 10, 2019
Chief of the Air Staff visits BangladeshAir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff Indian Air Force is embarking on a four day official visit to Bangladesh from 11 to 14 February 2019.
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February 8, 2019
MoD note objecting to "parallel discussions" by PMO surfaces, stokes Rafale controversy
By Vishal ThaparDefence Secretary concurred that meddling weakened Indian negotiating position, but Parrikar termed it "over reaction"
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February 8, 2019
Lockheed Martin at Aero India 2019Lockheed Martin (LM) looks forward to meaningful engagement with our customers, partners, and peers in India and the global defense industry in Bengaluru this February, during Aero India.
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February 8, 2019
Successful flight test of SFDRDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the second indigenously developed 'Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR)' propulsion based missile system from ITR, Chandipur, Odisha today.
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February 8, 2019
Boeing delivers first KC-46A tanker to Altus Air Force BaseBoeing today delivered its fifth KC-46A Pegasus tanker to the US Air Force, the first that will be based at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-46 departed Seattle's Boeing Field for Altus, where the base's 56th Air Refueling Squadron is responsible for Pegasus aircrew, maintenance and support training.
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February 7, 2019
Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines power inaugural A220 flights by Delta Air LinesPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., along with Airbus and Delta Air Lines celebrated the entry into service (EIS) of the airline's A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines.
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February 7, 2019
UVision expands its global presence with the establishment of UVision-USA Corp., a fully owned subsidiary that will focus on the US marketUVision-USA will deepen the company's support of the US market and the growing demand for its advanced lethal loitering systems
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February 7, 2019
Bombardier's award-winning Global 7500 business jet certified by European Aviation Safety AgencyBombardier is proud to announce that the industry flagship business jet, the Global 7500 aircraft, has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, validating the requirement for the aircraft's operation in Europe.
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February 6, 2019
India's communication satellite GSAT-31 launched successfully from French GuianaIndia's latest communication satellite, GSAT-31 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana during the early hours today.
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February 6, 2019
Safran and MTU Aero Engines join forces for the next-generation European fighter engineIn the presence of the French and German Ministers of Defense, respectively Florence Parly and Ursula von der Leyen, Safran Aircraft Engines and MTU Aero Engines today officially announced their partnership to jointly lead...
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February 6, 2019
Littoral Combat Ship 15 (Billings) delivered to US NavyLockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) delivered another Littoral Combat Ship, the future USS Billings (LCS 15) to the US Navy. Billings is the eighth Freedom-variant LCS designed, built and delivered by the Lockheed Martin-led industry team and will be commissioned later this year.
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February 5, 2019
Modest FDI inflows for Defence & Aerospace despite reforms
By Vishal ThaparIndia received a modest 90 Crore ($12.54 million) Foreign Direct Investment in Defence & Aerospace sector in financial year 2017-18, the Defence Minister stated in a written reply to a question in Parliament on February 4. This investment has been received in 19 companies.
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February 5, 2019
Highest fidelity simulator ever developed for Predator RPA enters service for Italian Air ForceCAE today announced that the Italian Ministry of Defence and Italian Air Force have formally qualified the CAE-built Predator Mission Trainer for zero flight time training on the Predator B/MQ-9 variant and the simulator has been accepted as ready-for-training at the Amendola Air Base in Italy.
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February 5, 2019
Raytheon's SPY-6 aces most complex test yetRaytheon Company's AN/SPY-6(V)1 air and missile defense radar completed its latest test, exceeding all performance requirements. In the most stressing test to date, the radar searched for, detected, and maintained track on the target as predicted.
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February 5, 2019
Flying Colours Corp. celebrates thirty years of businessFlying Colours Corp., the North American maintenance, repair, overhaul and completions business is celebrating thirty years of successful MRO and interiors operations.
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February 5, 2019
Boeing partners with Aerion to accelerate supersonic travelBoeing today announced a partnership with Aerion, a Reno, Nev.-based company pioneering next-generation supersonic aircraft.
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February 5, 2019
Raytheon systems excel in first test of Ford-class integrated combat systemRaytheon Company and the US Navy have successfully completed the first-ever, live fire test of the latest generation of the Ship Self Defense System, or SSDS, Integrated Combat System on the Self Defense Test Ship.
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February 4, 2019
Rafale deal includes arbitration provision under UN rules to settle disputes
By Vishal ThaparAny dispute between India and France over the 7.8 billion Euro Rafale fighter jet deal will be settled through the bilateral High-Level Group established by the Governments of India and France.
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February 4, 2019
Northrop Grumman to support Coast Guard Patrol Cutter C4ISR and ControlCompany supports integrated bridge, navigation, command and control, computing network, data distribution, machinery control and propulsion control systems
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February 2, 2019
MoD approves purchase of American SiG Sauer assault rifles for Indian Army
By Vishal ThaparThe Defence Acquisition Council has approved the signing of contract for the purchase of 72,400 Sig Sauer SiG 716 assault rifles for the Indian Army under a fast tracked procurement programme.
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February 1, 2019
India announces $44.63 billion Defence Budget for 2019-20
By Vishal ThaparIndia on February 1 announced an allocation of 3,18,931.22 Crore ($44.63 Billion) for Defence in its interim budget for 2019-20, which was presented to Parliament by the officiating Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi ahead of the general elections in April-May this year.
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February 1, 2019
India flags off $5.6 billion programme to build 6 submarines under SP Model
By Vishal ThaparIndia's Ministry of Defence kick-started on January 31 the much-delayed 40,000 crore ($ 5.6 billion) programme for the construction of six diesel-electric submarines under the Strategic Partnership Model.
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February 1, 2019
Aero India 2019: Customs duty on import of aircraft
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)It is learnt from some reliable sources that the Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman, did raise an objection to this step by the Department of Customs and has sought reversal of the notification.
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February 1, 2019
HAL-upgraded Mirage 2000 crashes during acceptance flight, 2 pilots dead
By Vishal ThaparAn upgraded twin engine Mirage 2000 trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during the customer acceptance flight at the HAL airport in Bengaluru...
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January 30, 2019
Lockheed Martin and Royal Netherlands Air Force celebrate rollout of the first Dutch operational F-35Dutch and American officials celebrated the roll out of the first operational F-35A Lightning II for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, commemorating a transformational leap in capability for the future of the Netherlands' national defense.
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January 30, 2019
Contract signing with M/s Goa Shipyard Limited for acquisition of two additional Project 1135.6 Follow-on ships for Indian NavyAn Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) between the Government of Republic of India and Government of Russian Federation was concluded on 15 Oct 2016, for construction of additional Project 1135.6 Follow-on ships in India, at M/s Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
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January 30, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $81 million for retrofit of F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraftRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on January 2, 2019.
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January 30, 2019
Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin joint venture awarded contract for 2,100 F-Model missiles, marking initial full-rate productionThe Javelin Joint Venture was awarded a production contract for 2,100 F-Model (FGM-148F) missiles, following a successful and rigorous system qualification test program that included 21 successful flight tests.
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January 29, 2019
Vajpayee's Defence Minister George Fernandes passes away
By Vishal ThaparDuring the veteran socialist's tenure, India declared itself a nuclear weapons power and fought the Kargil War
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January 29, 2019
Bombardier extends Learjet aircraft engine maintenance intervals as the fleet celebrates 25 million flight-hour milestoneBombardier announced today that Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft operators now benefit from lengthened intervals between recurring major powerplant inspections, which have been extended from 3,000 to 3,500 engine hours.
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January 28, 2019
IAF Jaguar CrashesAn Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft on a routine training sortie crashed in the Kushinagar area of Uttar Pradesh on January 28. The pilot ejected safely. There were no reports of any casualties or damage on the ground as a consequence of the crash.
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January 28, 2019
Killing the Golden Goose
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)The proverbial "last straw on the camel's back" came on January 17 this year when the Department of Customs issued a notification imposing customs duty on aircraft as well as any other equipment brought into the country for static or flying display at Aero India 2019.
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January 28, 2019
Boeing receives $2.4 billion P-8A Poseidon contract from US NavyThe US Navy has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion production contract for the next 19 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes 10 aircraft to add to the current inventory of P-8As in the US Navy fleet, all five jets currently under contract for Norway and the four aircraft remaining for the existing United Kingdom contract...
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January 26, 2019
'Reminiscing the Mahatma' a Tribute by NCS Delhi ChildrenIt was a moment of great pride when 170 students of Navy Children School, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi sparkled on Rajpath in their performance on 'Jai Ghosh'- an acclamation of faith and assurance in the principles of non-violence, humanity and truth shown by the divine soul-Mahatma Gandhi.
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January 26, 2019
President confers Gallantry awards to IAF personnel on the occasion of Republic Day 2019President confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Wing Commander Bhuvanendran Nair Prasanth. President confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Sergeant Amit Kumar Jha.
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January 25, 2019
PSLV-C44 successfully launches Microsat-R and Kalamsat-V2India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C44) successfully injected Microsat-R and Kalamsat-V2 satellites into their designated orbits. The PSLV-C44 lifted off at 23:37 Hrs (IST) on January 24, 2019 from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota in its 46th flight.
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January 25, 2019
NCS Delhi Participates in Republic Day Parade 2019It will be a moment of great pride when 170 students of Navy Children School, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, will sparkle and shine on Rajpath to perform on 'Jai Ghosh'- an acclamation of faith and assurance in the principles of non-violence, humanity and truth shown by the divine soul- Mahatma Gandhi.
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January 24, 2019
Successful Flight Test of LRSAMShip launched Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) has been successfully test fired from INS Chennai against an incoming aerial target flying at low altitude, today. The missile destroyed the target with a direct hit.
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January 24, 2019
INS Kohassa - A New Bird's Nest in the AndamansNaval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur was commissioned as INS Kohassa by Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chairman COSC and Chief of the Naval Staff today, on 24 Jan 19. The grand ceremony was attended by many dignitaries and senior officials including VAdm Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command.
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January 24, 2019
Bureau of Indian standards in collaboration with Indian Air Force releases new standard for bio-jet fuelTo use bio-jet fuel on all military and civilian aircraft, BIS has in collaboration with IAF, research organisations and the industry brought out a new standard for Aviation Turbine Fuels.
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January 24, 2019
Northrop Grumman Authorized to Build SEWIP Block 3 Low Rate Initial Production Systems Following Successful Milestone C DecisionProduction to begin on game-changing electronic warfare capability for US Navy fleet
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January 24, 2019
Exercise Sea Vigil
By Rear Admiral Sushil Ramsay (Retd)Ten years after "Mumbai 26/11", the Indian Navy commenced the largest coastal defence exercise off the Indian coast on January 22, 2019.
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January 24, 2019
GA-ASI Hosts Industry Showcase Highlighting UK PartnersGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, hosted an Industry Showcase today to recognize UK companies that are contributing to operational systems such as MQ-9 Reaper...
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January 24, 2019
CAE awarded contract by GA-ASI to develop synthetic training system for United Kingdom's Protector remotely piloted aircraftCAE today announced the company has been awarded a contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to develop a comprehensive synthetic training system for the United Kingdom's Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) program.
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January 24, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $81 million contract for support services for PhalanxRaytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 28, 2018.
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January 24, 2019
Test and certification agency clears biojet fuel for aircraftOn January 22, 2019, after months of exhaustive ground and flight trials, the indigenous produced bio-fuel has been finally cleared for use by the premier airworthiness certification agency of the country.
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January 23, 2019
India Africa Field Training Exercise (IAFTX)- 2019The final planning conference to work out the modalities for Indian Africa Field Training Exercise (IAFTX)-2019 is being conducted at Pune on 23-24 January 2019. Delegates from Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, South Africa, Tanzania, Namibia, Mozambique, Uganda, Niger & Zambia attended the conference.
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January 23, 2019
Two-Day Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil ConcludesThe first coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil, conducted by the Navy and Coast Guard, in close coordination with State Governments and Union Territories concluded last night.
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January 23, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $205 million contract for land-based Phalanx systemRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 28, 2018.
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January 22, 2019
Indian Navy coordinates largest ever coastal defence exercise ten years after "26/11"Ten years after "26/11", the Indian Navy commenced the largest coastal defence exercise off the Indian coast today.
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January 22, 2019
A brand new digital platform for the FN® e-novation product rangeThe website created by FN Herstal has just been set up. Developed to complement the corporate website (www.fnherstal.com), it provides users simple, fast access to the high-tech solutions developed within the FN® e-novation product range.
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January 22, 2019
US Air Force Research Lab sponsors GE Aviation for the Teaming-Enabled Architectures for Manned-Unmanned SystemsA Project Task Assignment for the Teaming-Enabled Architectures for Manned-Unmanned Systems (TEAMS) prototype program was recently awarded to GE Aviation.
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January 22, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $72 million contract action for the production of Aegis Weapon System fire control systemRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 26, 2018.
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January 21, 2019
Is Opposition becoming party to corporate rivalry over Rafale deal, asks Defence Minister
By Vishal ThaparSitharaman says forces at work to sabotage fighter procurement
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January 21, 2019
Naval Chief lauds NCC cadets at DG NCC Republic Day Camp 2019Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chairman COSC and the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) visited the DG NCC Republic Day Camp at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt and was received by DG NCC, Lt Gen PP Malhotra, VSM today on January 21, 2019.
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January 21, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $24 million delivery order for repair of radar systems on F/A-18 aircraftRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 20, 2018.
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January 21, 2019
Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine awarded contract to build Littoral Combat Ship 31The US Navy awarded the Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) team a fixed-price-incentive-fee contract to build an additional Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).
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January 20, 2019
Shot Show 2019: Secubit Unveils WeaponLogic™ Ecosystem - A Preventive Weaponry Maintenance & Smart Inventory ManagementAn Advanced, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Solution Ensuring Accurate, Real-Time Operational Enhancement
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January 19, 2019
PM Modi inaugurates India's first private sector armoured complex in Gujarat
By Vishal ThaparCurrently manufacturing K9 Vajra-T howitzers, L&T seeks to make tanks & combat vehicles at this facility
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January 19, 2019
NSTL - Academia Meet (NAM 2019) @ NSTL on January 19, 2019Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) organized the NSTL – Academia Meet (NAM 2019) at Mohapatra Manasi Auditorium, NSTL on 19th January 2019.
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January 18, 2019
2019 set to be a landmark year for military inductions
By Vishal ThaparFrom a game-changing missile-firing drone to an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), key new weapons this year will give India more military muscle, and generate fresh options for the politico-military leadership to address threats.
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January 18, 2019
Sanction for increased Maritime Surveillance Assets - 12 Dornier AircraftGovt of India has sanctioned this week, three new Naval Air Squadrons to be setup in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
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January 18, 2019
ANC to enhance its operational capability with the upcoming commissioning of INS KohassaNaval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur will be commissioned as INS Kohassa on 24 Jan 19 by Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of Naval Staff.
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January 18, 2019
Bell Boeing awarded $144 million for V-22 supportThe Bell Boeing Joint Program Office has been awarded an estimated $143,863,184 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for performance-based logistics and engineering support for the V-22 platform.
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January 18, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $17 million contract to provide Zumwalt capability and design agent support to the Standard Missile-2Raytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 26, 2018.
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January 18, 2019
Nexter present at SHIELDAFRICA to respond to the African Forces needsNexter, a KNDS Group company, European leader in land defense, will be present at SHIELDAFRICA in Abidjan from January 21 to 24, 2019.
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January 17, 2019
India's Light Combat Chopper declared ready for induction after Mistral 2 missile firing
By Vishal Thapar3,000 crore contract for 15 first tranche LCHs likely at Aero India 2019
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January 17, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $434 million contract modification for AIM-9X tactical missilesRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 28, 2018.
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January 16, 2019
No cheaper Rafale for French Air Force
By Vishal ThaparEuro 2 Billion being paid not for new fighters but for upgrading the earlier order to F4 standard
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January 15, 2019
Govt plans building up Tamil Nadu corridor as alternative to Bengaluru
By Vishal ThaparManufacture of fighter aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, missiles on agenda at 5 hubs to corner 30 percent of Defence market
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January 15, 2019
Adani gathers momentum, buys 25 per cent stake in Alpha Design
By Vishal ThaparGujarat-based group takes acquisition route to seek entry into the big league of Indian private sector players in Defence & Aerospace
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January 15, 2019
GA-ASI builds industrial collaboration team in Belgium for MQ-9B SkyGuardianGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, announced today that it has teamed with five Belgium-based businesses as part of an industrial collaboration effort with the Belgian aerospace and defense industry.
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January 15, 2019
Raytheon signs mentoring agreement with Phoenix Products, Inc.Raytheon Company and Kentucky-based Phoenix Products, Inc. signed a US Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé agreement to produce Naval Strike Missile, or NSM, transport containers under a $1.6 million US Navy contract.
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January 15, 2019
Northrop Grumman Showcases Vehicle Active Protection System for the US ArmyIn an Army-sponsored exercise, Northrop Grumman demonstrated a complete Vehicle Active Protection System (APS) that defeated a variety of real world live fired Anti-Tank Guided Munitions (ATGMs).
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January 15, 2019
Raytheon selected for classic Hornet AESA radar upgradeThe US Marine Corps selected Raytheon's APG-79(v)4 AESA radar to equip its F/A-18C/D classic Hornet fleet. Raytheon will begin delivering radars in 2020 and complete deliveries by 2022.
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January 15, 2019
Raytheon Company wins contract for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile supportRaytheon Company was awarded the following two contracts as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
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January 15, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $59 million contract supporting Reaper MQ-9 UAVRaytheon Company was awarded the following two contracts as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
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January 15, 2019
Boeing Invests in Isotropic Systems Ltd. to Expand Satellite Communications CapabilitiesBoeing today announced its investment in Isotropic Systems Ltd., a London-based startup pioneering next-generation solutions to better connect people and enterprises around the globe.
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January 14, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $72 million contract for DDG-1000 engineering support and logisticsRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018
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January 14, 2019
Raytheon Company wins $37 million contract supporting Evolved Sea Sparrow MissileRaytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018.
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January 13, 2019
Hon'ble Defence Minister visits Andaman Nicobar CommandDefence Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Port Blair on 13th evening and was received by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command at INS Utkrosh.
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January 12, 2019
Indian Army getting sniper guns used in Afghanistan, Iraq
By Vishal ThaparItalian Beretta Lapua Magnum and American Barrett M95 guns to replace the ageing Soviet-origin Dragonov rifles
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January 12, 2019
US Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship 13 (Wichita)The US Navy commissioned USS Wichita (LCS 13) – the nation's seventh Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) – at Naval Station Mayport today before a crowd including active-duty and veteran sailors. This milestone places the ship, built by the Lockheed Martin-led team into active service.
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January 10, 2019
Indian Army to get new assault & sniper rifles, carbines this year: Army Chief
By Vishal ThaparAmerican Sig Sauer rifle and UAE's Caracal carbine to kick off long-delayed small arms modernisation
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January 10, 2019
No compromise on the social conservatism of the ArmyArmy Chief General Bipin Rawat on January 10 strongly asserted that the Indian Army will not implement recent Supreme Court judgements decriminalising gay sex and extra-marital affairs.
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January 10, 2019
26th Army AD Day on January 10, 2019Army Air Defence Corps celebrated the Silver Jubilee of its raising on 10 Jan 2019. To mark the occasion, a Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, New Delhi.
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January 10, 2019
US Air Force accepts first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraftThe US Air Force has accepted the first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, setting the stage for the aircraft's delivery to McConnell Air Force Base, in Wichita, Kan., in the coming weeks.
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January 10, 2019
Indonesian Air Force places order for eight additional H225MsThe Indonesian Air Force has ordered eight additional twin-engine multirole H225M helicopters as part of the country's fleet-strengthening initiative for a combat search and rescue-capable fleet.
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January 10, 2019
High reliability and upgradeability keep LITENING leading the fightThe US Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $1.3 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award for LITENING advanced targeting pod sustainment, production, software and upgrades.
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January 9, 2019
Additional TROPHY Active Protection Systems provided for US Army & Marine CorpsLeonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded an undefinitized contract action initially worth $79.6 million to provide the US Army and Marine Corps with additional This brings the total funded value of the program to over $200 million.
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January 7, 2019
Ceremonial Guard of Honour to French Navy ChiefPhotographs of Ceremonial Guard of Honour and Call-on on Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman COSC & CNS at NHQ, New Delhi during the visit of Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy.
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January 4, 2019
CAG probing aborted MMRCA programme, Defence Minister alleges UPA Govt deliberately scuttled fighter deal
By Vishal ThaparTearing into the Opposition Congress, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leveled the serious allegation that the MMRCA deal was deliberately scuttled by the previous Congress-led UPA Government because of extraneous interests...
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January 4, 2019
Army Chief visits ChainpurThe Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, along with Mrs Madhulika Rawat (President Army Wives Welfare Association) and other top military brass visited Chainpur in Gumla District in Jharkhand on January 4, 2019.
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January 3, 2019
Boeing to modernize entire Spanish Chinook helicopter fleetBoeing will upgrade all 17 of Spain's CH-47D Chinook helicopters to the F-model configuration, adding features such as the digital automatic flight control system, common avionics architecture system and advanced cargo handling to align that country's fleet with those of other nations.
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January 2, 2019
India, Pakistan exchange lists of Nuclear installations, prisoners
By Vishal ThaparIndia and Pakistan on January 1 exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the bilateral Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack...
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January 2, 2019
Army Chief credits success in Kashmir to police, intelligence agencies
By SP's CorrespondentGiving due credit to police and intelligence agencies, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat acknowledged that "seamless cooperation and synergy" among all security agencies was the key to recent successes in counter-infiltration...
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January 2, 2019
Indian, Chinese border troops meet in Ladakh in New Year CBM
By SP's CorrespondentIndian and Chinese troops met at two points in Eastern Ladakh on New Year's Day as part of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) aimed at reducing tensions between the two militaries on the unsettled boundary.
