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SP's Military Yearbook 2021-2022

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November 22, 2024
1000 Days and Counting
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A Bolder Approach Towards Building Capability Indigenously
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By Manish Kumar Jha
LCA Mk1A Delayed, MRFA on Slow Mode — Implications for IAF
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December 21, 2024
Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at Garud Regimental Training Centre Air Force Station Chandinagar
To mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces operatives of 'Garud' force, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on December 21, 2024 at Garud Regimental Training Centre.
December 20, 2024
CAC Commanders' Conference
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force visited Headquarters Central Air Command (CAC) from December 18 to 19, 2024 for the CAC Commanders' Conference 2024.
December 18, 2024
Brazilian Air Force Acquires Second Firefighting Equipment Unit to Equip KC-390 Fleet
Embraer has signed a contract with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to provide a new Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II) unit.
December 17, 2024
Embraer expands its presence in Europe through a subsidiary in Portugal dedicated to defense matters
Subsidiary will materialize Embraer's strategic objectives in creating relevant and cutting-edge defense and security solutions for customers in Europe and NATO
December 16, 2024
Poland To Acquire Three MQ-9B SkyGuardians® From GA-ASI
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces the sale of three MQ-9B SkyGuardian^® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems to the Polish Ministry of Defence.
December 16, 2024
Portugal orders 12 Embraer A-29N Super Tucano aircraft
European country becomes the launch customer of the A-29N, the NATO version of this world-renowned advanced trainer and light attack aircraft
December 14, 2024
Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy
The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal Hyderabad on December 14, 2024, marking successful culmination of the pre-commissioning training of flight cadets of Flying and Ground duty branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
December 10, 2024
Slovakia indicates the Embraer C-390 Millennium as the best option for its future military transport aircraft
The Slovak Ministry of Defense today signed a Letter of Intent with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, paving the way for a deeper industrial cooperation between the two countries.
December 10, 2024
Lockheed Martin and Missile Defense Agency Demonstrate Critical Capability for Defending Guam with Successful Flight Test
Lockheed Martin and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), in support of United States Indo-Pacific Command and the Department of Defense (DoD), have successfully completed Flight Experiment Mission (FEM)-02.
December 8, 2024
Commanders' Conference-2024 Western Air Command
A two day Commanders' Conference of Western Air Command (WAC) of the Indian Air Force was held on December 6 & 7, 2024 at New Delhi, with Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) as the chief guest.
December 6, 2024
Valedictory Function 24 Production Test Pilots Course at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment
The valedictory function of the 24 Production Test Pilots (PTP) Course was held at the Air Force Test Pilots School of Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) on December 6, 2024.
December 4, 2024
Institute of Aerospace Medicine will host the 63rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM)
Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is organising its 63rd annual conference at Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru, from December 5-7, 2024.
December 3, 2024
Embraer and FAB sign agreement to expand C-390 Millennium special mission capabilities
Embraer demonstrates its C-390 Millennium evolution strategy by fostering new capabilities that will enhance the platform's operational capabilities while meeting customer needs and market requirements
December 3, 2024
Japan Maritime Defense Force Selects SeaGuardians From GA-ASI
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) SeaGuardian^® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program.
December 2, 2024
15 Companies Pitch Their Capabilities at GA-ASI's Blue Magic Netherlands
November 19 Event Hosted by GA-ASI and Supported by Lockheed Martin Ventures and Brainport Attracts Cross-Section of Netherlands' High-Tech Sector
November 28, 2024
Royal Canadian Air Force to Use 19 PC-21 Next Generation Trainers in the Future
Pilatus has signed a contract to deliver 19 PC-21 training aircraft. The PC-21 will not only provide Canada with the most technically advanced training system but also a very cost-effective, environmentally friendly training platform for military pilots.
November 25, 2024
Bombardier Defense Delivers First Global 6500 Aircraft to the US Army's HADES Program
Bombardier Defense celebrated the delivery of the first Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to the United States Army in support of the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program.
November 21, 2024
Skunk Works® Demonstrates Airborne Battle Management of AI-Controlled Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works^®, in partnership with Lockheed Martin's Demonstrations and Prototypes organization and the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), showcased a crewed-uncrewed teaming mission...
November 21, 2024
Embraer strengthens industrial and research cooperation in the Netherlands
Following the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft, Embraer enhances its presence in the Netherlands through industrial and research participation by selecting Fokker Services Group, NLR and Multisim.
November 21, 2024
Romania Becomes the 20th Member of the F-35 Global Alliance
The Government of Romania confirmed today its intent to procure 32 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) through a US government Foreign Military Sale.
November 21, 2024
Boeing Awarded 15 Additional US Air Force KC-46A Tankers
Boeing will build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 11 contract award from the US Air Force valued at $2.38 billion. In all, Boeing has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies.
November 21, 2024
Milestone in Air Interoperability with India
Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling.
November 19, 2024
GA-ASI Completes Final Qualification Test for HFE 2.0 Engine
On November 13, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), completed its final qualification test for its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine at its El Mirage, California, flight facility.
November 19, 2024
Defence Minister addresses Air Force Commanders' Conference
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressed the Air Force Commanders' Conference (AFCC) at Air Headquarters in New Delhi on November 19, 2024.
November 13, 2024
Defence Space Agency successfully conducts maiden 'Exercise Antariksha Abhyas – 2024' to enhance strategic readiness in space warfare
Defence Space Agency of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff successfully conducted the Space Table Top Exercise Antariksha Abhyas-2024 from November 11-13, 2024, a significant milestone aimed at bolstering the strategic readiness of the Indian Armed Forces in the domain of space warfare.
November 12, 2024
DRDO hands over Authority Holding Sealed Particulars of P-7 Parachute System to Directorate General of Quality Assurance
The Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of P-7 Parachute System has been handed over to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, a DRDO laboratory.
November 11, 2024
First Ever Space Exercise 'Antariksha Abhyas – 2024' hosted by Defence Space Agency begins in New Delhi
India is well positioned to navigate the challenges posed to space based capabilities: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
November 9, 2024
Sweden selects the Embraer C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraft
The Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millennium as Sweden's new tactical transport aircraft.
November 1, 2024
Embraer and Rheinmetall will provide Full Flight Simulator for the C-390 Millennium in the Netherlands
Embraer today announced that will provide training solutions for the C-390 Millenium to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
November 1, 2024
Rajesh Kumar Singh assumes the office of Defence Secretary
Rajesh Kumar Singh took over as Defence Secretary at South Block in New Delhi on November 1, 2024. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre, who had assumed the charge of the Officer on Special Duty (Defence Secretary-designate) on August 20, 2024.
November 1, 2024
Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of IAF
Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance, Indian Air Force, at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), today. The Air Marshal, after taking over, laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in honour of the armed forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
October 31, 2024
Bombardier Defense Proudly Delivers Eighth Global Aircraft to the US Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node Program
Bombardier Defense today announced the delivery of the eighth Bombardier Global jet to the United States Air Force's (USAF) BACN program, which is part of a previously announced multi-year contract between Bombardier and the USAF.
October 31, 2024
GA-ASI and BAE Systems Collaborate on Autonomous Electronic Warfare Link 16 Capabilities on MQ-20 Avenger
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) collaborated with BAE Systems to demonstrate unique electronic warfare (EW) capabilities remotely controlled via a secure, jam-resistant Link 16 network on an MQ-20 Avenger^® unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
October 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman's LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod Completes Initial US Navy F/A-18 Flight Testing
Northrop Grumman Corporation's LITENING targeting pod has completed initial flight testing on the US Navy F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet aircraft, a critical step on the path to fleet operations.
October 30, 2024
Visit of Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, CAS at Jammu and forward IAF bases on the eve of Diwali
On the eve of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff visited Jammu and some of the forward locations, where the air warriors of the IAF are deployed.
October 28, 2024
Prime Minister & his Spanish counterpart jointly inaugurate TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing of C295 aircraft in Vadodara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Mr Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing of C295 aircraft at TATA advanced systems limited (TASL) Campus in Vadodara, Gujarat on October 28, 2024.
October 22, 2024
Defence Minister & his Singaporean counterpart co-chair 6th India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defence of Singapore Dr Ng Eng Hen co-chaired the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on October 22, 2024.
October 21, 2024
Joint Military Training Between Indian Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force Begins at Air Force Base in West Bengal
On 21st October 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal.
October 18, 2024
Government to provide full support to the private sector in taking lead in the field of defence & making India an innovation & technology hub: Defence Minister
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the private sector to move forward from 'participation' to 'taking lead' in the defence sector, assuring the Government's full support to make India an innovation & technology hub and one of the strongest countries in the world.
October 15, 2024
GA-ASI's Gray Eagle Extended Range UAS Supports Army Vanguard Demos
As part of the US Army's Vanguard demonstrations that took place in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on Sept. 17-18, 2024, a Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provided by the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) showcased several new capabilities...
October 8, 2024
Indian Air Force's display of air power & 'Aatmanirbharta' resolve marks its 92nd anniversary celebrations at Air Force Station, Tambaram in Chennai
An immaculate ceremonial parade, a breath-taking demonstration of air power and a spectacular static display of state-of-the-art equipment marked the celebrations of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Air Force Station, Tambaram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on October 8, 2024.
October 6, 2024
IAF Pilots Paint Chennai Skies Blue During its 92nd Anniversary Celebrations
As the Indian Air Force approaches its 92nd Anniversary on October 6, 2024, a breathtaking air show captivated an audience which turned up in large numbers and is likely to cross an estimate figure of 15 lakhs at one of the world's longest beaches, Marina Beach, Chennai.
October 2, 2024
Indian Air Force Celebrates Swachhata Diwas – Reaffirming Commitment to Cleanliness and Sustainability
The Indian Air Force (IAF) today observed Swachhata Diwas in alignment with the nation-wide “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,” marking another significant step towards maintaining cleanliness and environmental sustainability.
September 30, 2024
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh takes over as the Chief of the Air Staff
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh took over as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) at a ceremony at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) on September 30, 2024.
September 30, 2024
Successful SWIFT Demonstration Showcases Lockheed Martin and Altera Collaboration with OUSD (R&E), Highlighting the Future of Electronic Warfare and Microelectronics
Lockheed Martin in collaboration with Altera, an Intel Company, completed a successful flight demonstration of our 12th Generation Electronic Warfare (Gen12) transceiver utilizing Altera's Agilex™ 9 Direct RF FPGA (Multi-Chip Package, MCP-2).
September 27, 2024
Embraer delivers the seventh C-390 Millennium to the Brazilian Air Force
Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, delivered today the seventh C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the First Squadron of the First Group (1°/1° GT) at Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro.
September 25, 2024
South African National Defense Force advances with C-390 acquisition process
Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, is proud to announce the spotlight appearance of its C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition, held at Waterkloof Air Force Base, September 18-22.
September 21, 2024
Indian Air Force Successfully Completes Exercise Eastern Bridge VII at RAFO Masirah
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully completed Exercise Eastern Bridge VII with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) at the RAFO airbase in Masirah.
September 21, 2024
Indian Air Force Air Show Set to Dazzle Chennai Ahead of 92nd IAF Anniversary
Towards celebrating its 92nd anniversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to host an immaculate air show in the skies over Tamil Nadu, on October 6, 2024.
September 20, 2024
Boeing Completes First Flight of UK E-7 Wedgetail
Boeing has completed the first flight of the UK's E-7 Wedgetail for the Royal Air Force (RAF). A Boeing flight-test crew conducted functional checks during the first flight from Birmingham Airport, marking a significant milestone in the programme's test and evaluation phase.
September 15, 2024
Annual Day of Air Force Association
The Air Force Association (AFA) celebrated its 44th Annual Day today. As part of the celebrations, the President of Air Force Association, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria (Retd) laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on behalf of all IAF Veterans in the morning on September 15, 2024, to honour those Armed Forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
September 13, 2024
EW Conference “Spectrum” 2024 at Base Repair Depot Najafgarh, New Delhi
Base Repair Depot Najafgarh, New Delhi successfully conducted EW Conference “Spectrum” on September 13, 2024. The theme of the conference was “EW: Trends, Technologies & Maintenance Challenges”.
September 12, 2024
Embraer looking at enhancing its supply chain base in India
A high-level delegation from Embraer is concluding a visit to India this week as it evaluates the expansion of its supply chain into the country.
September 10, 2024
Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Announce Agreement to Expand C-130J Super Hercules Opportunities in India
Agreement Supports India's Medium Transport Aircraft Program and New Maintenance Facility
September 9, 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations
In a landmark event, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on September 9, 2024, in New Delhi.
September 9, 2024
Aatmanirbharta in defence: MoD signs ₹26,000 crore contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30 MKI aircraft
In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30 MKI aircraft at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore.
September 9, 2024
Historic Flight by Vice Chiefs of Army, Navy, and Air Force Marks Milestone in Indigenous Defence Capabilities
In a landmark event for India's Defence forces, the Vice Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force made history today by flying in the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
September 9, 2024
Indian Army & Indian Air Force ink MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, in the presence of Defence Minister & Railways Minister, to enhance the skills of personnel in logistics operations
To enhance the skills and capability building of their personnel, Indian Army and Indian Air Force signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on September 9, 2024.
September 9, 2024
Lockheed Martin Catalyses India's Defence & Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem With Its 10th Suppliers Conference
Lockheed Martin announced today that it will host the 10th edition of its India Suppliers Conference on September 11-12, 2024 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Bengaluru.
September 5, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presides over maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in Lucknow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the second and final day of the apex-level military leadership meeting on September 5, 2024.
September 5, 2024
Lockheed Martin Welcomes Egypt to the C-130J Super Hercules Fleet
The Egyptian Armed Forces announced today at the Egypt International Air Show that Lockheed Martin will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the US Air Force.
September 5, 2024
Embraer delivers the first C-390 Millennium to the Hungarian Air Force
Embraer today delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force. The aircraft will be the first in the world equipped with a roll-on/roll-off Intensive Care Unit, being even better equipped to perform humanitarian missions and Medical Evacuation Missions.