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Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Australia Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff is on an official visit to Australia from 19-22 September 2017.
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September 21, 2017
French support for 'Make in India'Rafale International together with the GIFAS (Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales) and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Council (Conseil régional de Nouvelle-Aquitaine) commits to the "Make in India" with more than 100 French SMEs.
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September 20, 2017
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to AustraliaAir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff is on an official visit to Australia from 19-22 September 2017. The visit is intended to further strengthen the existing defence cooperation between the Air Forces of the two countries.
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September 20, 2017
VCAS interacting with Admiral Tin Aung San, Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar NavyThe Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal SB Deo PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC interacting with Admiral Tin Aung San, Commander-in-Chief, Myanmar Navy at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi on September 20, 2017.
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September 19, 2017
VCAS interacting with Chief of General Staff, State of KuwaitThe Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal SB Deo PVSM AVSM VM VSM ADC interacting with Chief of General Staff, State of Kuwait Lieutenant General Mohammed Khaled Al-Khadher at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi on September 19, 2017.
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September 19, 2017
Lockheed Martin's Legion Pod wins F-15C IRST competitionLockheed Martin's Legion Pod® has been selected as the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system for the U.S. Air Force's F-15C fleet. Lockheed Martin will produce more than 130 systems, which will be delivered for aircraft integration.
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September 18, 2017
The nation bids adieu to the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan SinghMortal remains of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh (MIAF) - a legendary icon of IAF were cremated with full state honours at Brar Square Crematorium in Delhi Cantt today.
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September 18, 2017
Paying homage to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFCThree Service Chiefs giving last salute to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC at Brar Square crematorium, New Delhi today.
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September 18, 2017
Rockwell Collins successfully demonstrates 5,000 mile next-generation wideband high frequency communications linkRockwell Collins, under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory Information...
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September 16, 2017
A Glorious Era Comes to an End:The Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh
A Legend Breathes his last at Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi
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September 15, 2017
Successful Development Trials of Astra MissileThe final Development Flight Trials of Astra - Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM) were successfully conducted over the Bay of Bengal, Off the Coast of Chandipur, Odisha during 11-14 September 2017.
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September 15, 2017
Air Force Association celebrates its Annual Day"The Annual Day began in the morning with the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate today in the memory of those who laid down their lives for the motherland.
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September 15, 2017
Boeing selects Triumph Group as major supplier for its US Air Force T-X offerBoeing has selected Triumph Group, Inc. as a major supplier for its T-X Air Force training jet. If the Air Force awards the contract to Boeing, Triumph's Aerospace Structures business unit, located in Red Oak, Texas...
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September 14, 2017
Operation Insaaniyat humanitarian assistance to Bangladesh on account of influx of refugeesA humanitarian crisis arose in Bangladesh due to heavy influx of refugees from neighbouring Myanmar. The government of India has decided to assist Bangladesh in this crisis by sending relief material.
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September 12, 2017
Skunk Works' Project Hunter enables total battlespace awareness at Remote Northern Edge exerciseIn support of the US Air Force's vision for seamless integration across its aircraft, ground and space systems, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® participated in the Northern Edge military exercise to show how open systems architecture...
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September 12, 2017
US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin GPS M-Code Early Use (MCEU) ground system upgrade contractThe US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $45.5 million contract to provide Military Code (M-Code) Early Use (MCEU) capability to the Global Positioning System (GPS).
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September 12, 2017
Raytheon projector selected for new F-22 digital head-up display by BAE SystemsRaytheon Company will design, develop and manufacture the projector for BAE Systems' Digital Light Engine head-up display on the F-22 Raptor.
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September 10, 2017
Hon'ble Raksha Mantri visits Air Force Station UttarlaiThe Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman was on her maiden visit to forward Air Base at Uttarlai on 10 Sep 2017.
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September 7, 2017
High Expectations from Nirmala Sitharaman
By Ranjit KumarWith only 20 months left for the new defence minister to justify her appointment, Nirmala Sitharaman faces an uphill task to meet the expectations of the defence community.
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September 7, 2017
Nirmala Sitharaman takes over as Defence MinisterNirmala Sitharaman took over charge as Defence Minister, here today. On her arrival at the Ministry of Defence in South Block, Sitharaman was received by outgoing Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre, Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra, Defence Secretary (Defence Production)...
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September 6, 2017
Joint Press Statement on the India-Japan Annual Defence Ministerial DialogueFollowing is the text of the Joint Press Statement on the India-Japan Annual Defence Ministerial Dialogue, during the two day visit of the Defence Minister Arun Jaitley to Japan to attend the dialogue which was held from September 05, 2017
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September 1, 2017
Saab and Adani announce Collaboration Plan for Aerospace and Defence in IndiaDefence and security company Saab and Indian infrastructure conglomerate Adani Group today announce a collaboration plan within aerospace and defence in India, aligned with the Government of India's Make in India initiative.
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August 31, 2017
Remembering A Retired Warhorse01 September 2017 marks the 60 years of induction of the English Electric Canberra in the Indian Air Force. It was the first generation Jet Bomber manufactured in large number through the 1950s.
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August 30, 2017
Air Marshal C Hari Kumar AOC-in-C, WAC IAF reviews simulator training at Air Force Station HindanA Commemoration Ceremony was held at Air Force Station Hindan to mark the successful operationalisation of the C-130 J full motion level D Weapons System Trainer (Simulator).
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August 30, 2017
Mahindra Defence Systems, Lockheed Martin commemorate C-130J training center for Indian Air Force at Hindon, NCRMahindra Defence Systems dedicated its state-of-the-art C-130J Super Hercules simulator training center in service to the nation at a commemorative event at the Air Force base at Hindon.
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August 29, 2017
Boeing offers India made Super Hornets
By Ranjit KumarThe US Defence major Boeing has entered the race for $ 15 billion Indian Navy 57 fighters acquisition programme for its Aircraft Carriers, with an add on lucrative offer to Indian MOD, for manufacturing one of the world's most advanced and stealthy fighter Super Hornet for the Indian Air Force under the 'Make in India' programme.
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August 24, 2017
Photo Release AFWWA Declamation Contest-2017Mrs Kamalpreet Dhanoa, President AFWWA (C), in a group photograph along with prize winners and participants during AFWWA Declamation Contest-2017 held at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi
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August 24, 2017
Rockwell Collins delivers latest digital GPS receiver technology to US Air Force Special Operations CommandRockwell Collins recently delivered the latest generation of Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receiver (DIGAR) airborne anti-jam and anti-spoofing technology...
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August 24, 2017
MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range Flies 41.9 HoursOn August 6th MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (MQ-1C ER) aircraft completed a 41.9-hour endurance flight, exceeding the 40 hour flight test goal.
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August 23, 2017
US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $900 million Long Range Stand Off missile contractLockheed Martin received a $900 million contract from the US Air Force to develop and mature technologies for the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) missile program.
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August 22, 2017
New hangar opens for GA-ASI's Flight Test and Training CenterGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) held a grand opening event yesterday for its new hangar at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Business Park near Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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August 21, 2017
Six Apaches for Army
By Ranjit KumarThe Aviation wing of the Indian Army got a big combat boost on 17th August with the decision of the Defence Acquisition Council of the Ministry of Defence to accept the recommendation of the Army Headquarters for acquiring six iconic AH64E Apache attack helicopters.
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August 21, 2017
CAS, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa interacts with General Khin Aung Myint, Commander-in-Chief (Air), MayanmarPhoto Release
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August 21, 2017
Boeing awarded design work for new intercontinental ballistic missileBoeing will develop its preliminary design for America's next intercontinental ballistic missile through a $349 million U.S. Air Force contract announced today. Boeing and Northrop Grumman each received risk-reduction contracts for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, which will replace the Minuteman III ICBM.
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August 18, 2017
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group awarded Boeing Performance Excellence AwardMarshall Aerospace and Defence Group today announced that it has received a 2016 Boeing Performance Excellence Award.
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August 18, 2017
MQ-9B SkyGuardian completes FAA approved flightOn August 16th General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a MQ-9B SkyGuardian™ Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from Laguna Airfield at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., through National Airspace, to its Gray Butte Flight Operations facility near Palmdale, Calif.
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August 16, 2017
Cabinet approves creation of 7 posts of Principal Director and 36 posts of Director on regular basis in the Armed Forces Headquarters Civil ServiceThe Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its approval for 7 posts of Principal Director and 36 posts of Director on regular basis in the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civil Service...
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August 16, 2017
CC-130J Super Hercules delivers IRB Commitments for CanadaLockheed Martin has successfully completed the Aircraft Capability - Tactical (ACP-T) Acquisition Industrial Regional Benefits (IRB) commitments valued at $1.4 billion associated with Canada's purchase of 17 CC-130J Super Hercules aircraft in 2007.
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August 15, 2017
Australia's Chief of Air Force completes first flight in the AIR 5428 PC-21In a recent ceremony that marked a significant milestone for the AIR 5428 Pilot Training System, Lockheed Martin celebrated the Chief of Air Force first flight of the in-service PC-21 aircraft.
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August 15, 2017
President confers two Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)President confers two Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Group Captain Subhash Singh Rao, Flying (Pilot) and Wing Commander Ravinder Ahlawat, Flying (Pilot).
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August 15, 2017
Joint Indian Air Force-Border Security Force women camel expeditionIndian Air Force today embarked upon an all women camel expedition along with Border Security Force from Utarlai (Barmer, Rajasthan) to Attari (Amritsar, Punjab).
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August 14, 2017
HADR Operation by Indian Air ForceIn response to assistance requested by Civil administration for flood relief operations in Bihar, since yesterday, the C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force have airlifted a total of 324 NDRF personnel and over 42 tons of load from Bhubaneswar and Ranchi to major relief centres at Purnea and Patna.
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August 14, 2017
Lockheed Martin awarded Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services ProgramLockheed Martin has been named prime contractor of U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) next-generation logistics and sustainment support program.
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August 9, 2017
BAE Systems to support "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" in partnership with Room to ReadStrengthening its commitment to invest in the communities in which it operates, BAE Systems will support 300 girls to complete secondary school through Room to Read's Girls' Education Programme.
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August 8, 2017
Ballistic Missile Defense conference held at GA-ASIIn late July the Hudson Institute, a Washington D.C.-based think tank, organized a two-day conference on countering the ballistic missile threat from North Korea.
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August 3, 2017
255 sorties were flown by Indian Air Force during HADR Operation in Gujarat and RajasthanThe States of Gujarat and Rajasthan had experienced heavy rains and floods in past few days. Considering the gravity of situation, the State Emergency Operation Cell requested Indian Air Force for rescue operations in flood affected areas of Mehasana, Deesa, Banaskantha and Patan.
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August 1, 2017
Chief of the Air Staff felicitates Flt Lt Shikha PandeyChief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC felicitated Flt Lt Shikha Pandey, a member of Indian Women's Cricket team in the recently concluded ICC Women's World Cup today at Air Headquarters, New Delhi.
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July 27, 2017
Boeing KC-46A Tanker – More Capable, Efficient, Versatile
By Pratyush Kumar, BoeingHighly reliable and efficient, the wide-body, multi-role tanker can refuel all U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft any time, on any mission. It can also carry passengers, cargo and patients whenever and wherever needed.
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July 27, 2017
Boeing team completes KC-46 tanker electromagnetic testingA Boeing-led team, including U.S. Air Force and Naval Air Systems Command representatives, recently completed KC-46 tanker electromagnetic testing.
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July 27, 2017
Update on HADR Operations in Gujarat/RajasthanA large scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise by Indian Air Force involving Medium Helicopters (MLH) and Chetak Helicopters is still going on in the Flood affected areas of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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July 26, 2017
US Navy and Air Force award Lockheed Martin first production lot for Long Range Anti-Ship MissilesLockheed Martin received an $86.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy and Air Force for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production.
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July 25, 2017
Rockwell Collins awarded three-year contract for CRIIS programRockwell Collins was recently awarded an Interim Contractor Support (ICS) contract by the CRIIS System Program Office at Eglin Air Force Base that includes field support, repair and security maintenance of the currently fielded CRIIS program.
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July 25, 2017
HADR Operations in Gujarat/RajasthanFollowing heavy rains in Gujarat from 22-25 Jul 17, requests were received for HADR from the Government of Gujarat. Based on initial inputs, continuous weather assessment was conducted and helicopters prepared in HADR configuration.
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July 24, 2017
Lockheed Martin F-35s surpass 100,000 flight hours, System Development and Demonstration completion on trackThe Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft fleet recently exceeded 100,000 flight hours while the F-35 Integrated Test Force teams are completing...
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July 20, 2017
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, Chief of Defence Staff, UK calls on Air Marshal SB Deo, VCAS, IAFPhoto Release
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July 19, 2017
US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $37 million for new JASSM®-ER wing designLockheed Martin received an Undefinitized Contracting Action for $37.7 million from the US Air Force for continued development of a new wing design for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range (JASSM-ER).
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July 18, 2017
MoU signed between Department of Defence Production and BDLBharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a miniratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence for the financial year 2017-18.
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July 17, 2017
MoU signed between Department of Defence Production and BELBharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial year 2017-18 with the Ministry.
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July 16, 2017
Casualty evacuation by Indian Air Force helicoptersAir Force Station Jammu was tasked today for casualty evacuation of passengers on board the passenger bus which accidentally tripped down in the valley between Ramban and Banihal.
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July 16, 2017
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to FranceAir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff is on an official visit to France from 17-20 Jul 17. The visit is intended to further strengthen the existing defence cooperation between the Air Forces of the two countries.
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July 14, 2017
Prayer meet for martyr Dhillon begins; CM invitedOn July 4, three braveheart air warriors of the Indian Air Force led by Wing Commander Mandeep Singh Dhillon, Commanding Officer of the Tezpur-based Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) unit, met with a tragic end when their helicopter crashed in the hills of Arunachal Pradesh.
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July 14, 2017
Indo-Sri Lankan Joint ExerciseThe IAF has recently participated in a joint exercise with Sri Lankan forces. A transport aircraft of IAF had ferried a contingent of 65 members of IAF personnel on July 9, 2017 to Sri Lanka with an aim of carrying out joint training.
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July 12, 2017
HAL Signs MoU with Government; Aims Higher RevenueHAL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial year 2017-18 with Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Delhi yesterday.
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July 10, 2017
Unified Commanders' Conference 2017The Unified Commanders' Conference for the year 2017 commenced on 10 July 2017 at New Delhi. The Conference provides a platform for discussions at the apex level on all 'Joint' issues amongst the three Services.
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July 10, 2017
L-3 Communications selects Rockwell Collins for KC-10 repair chain managementL-3 Communications recently awarded Rockwell Collins a repair chain management contract to support the repair of over 500 parts for the USAF on 59 KC-10 aircraft.
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July 10, 2017
Bahrain to purchase Lockheed Martin's Sniper® Advanced Targeting PodLockheed Martin received a direct commercial sale contract from the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) to provide Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) for its F-16 fleet, becoming the 25th international customer for the program.
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June 29, 2017
Rockwell Collins completes final cockpit upgrade for US Air Force KC-10 tanker aircraft fleetRockwell Collins has completed the 59th and final US Air Force KC-10 cockpit upgrade with its Flight2™ integrated avionics system.
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June 23, 2017
IAF Mountaineering Expedition Flagged in by the CASAn IAF team of mountaineers successfully summitted Mt Dhaulagiri on May 20, 2017. The team was flagged in by The CAS, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC on June 21, 2017.
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June 17, 2017
Combined Graduation Parade held at Air Force AcademyThe Spring Term 'Combined Graduation Parade' for 199th Pilots and Ground Duty Officers Course was conducted at Air Force Academy, Dundigal in Hyderabad today.
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June 11, 2017
Joint IAF-HPTDC Multi Adventure ExpeditionIndian Air Force in coordination with Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) is undertaking a Joint Multi Adventure Expedition from 12 Jun 17 to 17 Jun 17.
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June 5, 2017
First Japanese-built F-35A officially unveiled at Nagoya facilityThe first Japanese-assembled F-35A was unveiled at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Komaki South F-35 Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility here today. The Japan F-35 FACO is operated by MHI with technical assistance from Lockheed Martin and oversight from the U.S. Government.
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June 1, 2017
Air National Guard receives first HC-130J Combat King IIAirmen from the Alaska Air National Guard today accepted the first HC-130J Combat King II assigned to an U.S. Air National Guard unit at the Lockheed Martin facility here.
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June 1, 2017
US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $413 million for JASSM®-ER productionLockheed Martin received a $413.8 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for Lot 15 production of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)-Extended Range (ER) version.
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May 29, 2017
Defence Minister witnesses flying display at HAL facilitiesMr. Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, witnessed a spectacular flying display of HAL products at HAL Airport here today on May 29, 2017.
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May 27, 2017
The CAS visits Air Force Station Bhisiana pays homage to Kargil martyrsAir Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, led a four aircraft, MiG-21 'Missing Man' formation flypast today, at AF Station Bhisiana, to honour the valour and supreme sacrifice of Kargil martyrs.
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May 26, 2017
Indo-Thailand Siam Bharat 17: HADRIndo-Thailand Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Table Top Exercise 2017 is in progress at Chiang Mai, Thailand from 22 May to 26 May 17 between the Indian Air Force and Royal Thailand Air Force (RTAF).
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May 25, 2017
MQ-9B SkyGuardian remains airborne for over 48 hours non-stopGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) today announced that its new MQ-9B SkyGuardian™ Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system, a "Certifiable" (STANAG 4671) version of its Predator® B product line, has set a company record with the longest endurance flight of any Predator-series aircraft.
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May 20, 2017
Preview of the movie 'Sachin A Billion Dreams' at Air Force Auditorium Subroto Park, New DelhiPhoto Release
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May 15, 2017
Lockheed Martin to deliver Sniper Pods for Kuwait Hornet aircraftLockheed Martin received a delivery order from the U.S. Air Force to provide Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) to the Kuwait Air Force for its F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft.
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May 11, 2017
Raytheon selected to develop 3DELRR, new expeditionary radar for US Air ForceRaytheon Co. - Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $52,686,179 fixed-price-incentive-firm engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) contract for 3DELRR System.
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May 8, 2017
Sanjay Mitra appointed as new Defence SecretaryThe government on May 10 approved the appointment of West Bengal cadre and 1982 batch officer Sanjay Mitra as the next Defence Secretary with a fixed tenure of two years. Mitra, who was holding the charge of secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways till now, has been appointed officer-on-special-duty in the defence ministry and will assume charge on May 24 when incumbent G Mohan Kumar retires.
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May 8, 2017
Boeing demonstrates airborne networking systemPilots gain secure, integrated communications capabilities; tests validate information sharing between F-22 and F-15C aircraft
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May 8, 2017
Romania Air Force to receive F-16 Fighting Falcon Training SystemLockheed Martin will deliver a tailored simulation-based F-16 training environment for the Romanian Air Force (RoAF). The family of systems training system includes a comprehensive suite of full mission trainers and combat tactics...
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May 5, 2017
First Italian-built F-35B 'Rolls Out' of Cameri production facilityThe first Short Take-Off/Vertical Landing version of the F-35, or F-35B, assembled outside the United States rolled out of the Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility here today.
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May 4, 2017
Erdogan's visit will cement relations
By Ranjeet KumarIndia and Turkey have differences over the status of Kashmir and Northern Cyprus, but that has not stopped the two nations from strengthening relations. Both nations believe that economic and trade relations can be more comprehensive and India believes that economic-relations can help in weaning away Turkey from Pakistan.
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May 3, 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical selects GKN Aerospace fuel systems for Predator B MQ-9B aircraftGKN Aerospace has signed a development agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) covering the design, development and manufacture of fuel bladders for the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system.
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May 2, 2017
Boeing KC-46A tanker joins flight test programBoeing now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test program, expanding its ability to complete ground and flight-test activities as it progresses toward first deliveries to the U.S. Air Force.
