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August 23, 2023
CAS Review of LCA ProgrammeThe Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari reviewed the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme in Air Headquarters yesterday. Also in attendance were senior functionaries from the Ministry of Defence, DRDO, HAL and ADA.
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August 21, 2023
Netherlands Increases Order of MQ-9A from GA-ASIThe Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will double the number of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft they will procure, taking the total order from four to eight aircraft. The first four MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers and associated Ground Control Stations were delivered to the RNLAF in 2022.
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August 21, 2023
Indonesia Announces Commitment to Acquire Boeing F-15EXThe Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to U.S. government approval, during a visit of Indonesia's Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto to the United States.
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August 16, 2023
“Meri Maati Mera Desh Campaign”To commemorate 75 years of Independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) is being celebrated as the people led initiative. The Govt of India has launched 'Meri Maati Mera Desh Compaign' as a continuation for celebration of AKAM.
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August 14, 2023
Presidential award to IAF personnelPresident Confers Vayu Sena Medal on Flight Lieutenant Pradeep Murugan (36071) Met/Garud; Squadron Leader GL Vineeth (31529) Flying (Pilot); Wing Commander Shrey Tomar (30170) Flying (Pilot); Wing Commander Shiv Kumar Chauhan (28472) Flying (Pilot).
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August 10, 2023
GA-ASI Opens New Hangar at FTTC in Grand Forks, NDGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) hosted a grand opening event on August 9, 2023 to mark the opening of its newest hangar at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Business Park near Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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August 9, 2023
GA-ASI Advances Ecosystem for Autonomously Operational UCAVCombining Third-Party Autonomy Skills and Government FoX Tablets for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles to Operationalize Manned-Unmanned Teaming
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August 9, 2023
Northrop Grumman's B-2 Capabilities Enhance its Digital CommunicationsNorthrop Grumman Corporation, in partnership with the US Air Force, successfully completed an integrated airborne mission transfer (IAMT) demonstration with the B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base as part of the ongoing modernization efforts incorporating digital engineering.
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August 7, 2023
Lockheed Martin's Next Generation Interceptor Program Completes All Subsystem Preliminary Design Reviews at Accelerated PaceThe Nation's Next Homeland Missile Defense Interceptor Marks Continued Progress Toward Production and Fielding
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August 3, 2023
GA-ASI Mojave STOL UAS Completes First Dirt OperationOn August 1, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed multiple successful takeoffs and landings with its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on a dirt strip near El Mirage, Calif.
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August 2, 2023
MoU between Subroto Mukerjee Sports and Education Society and All India Football FederationFor the first time ever, Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) has collaborated with All India Football Federation (AIFF) to promote football at grass root level.
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August 1, 2023
Breaking Ground for F-35 Integrated Assembly Line in Germany(PHOTO RELEASE) Northrop Grumman Corporation joined Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin and German officials for a groundbreaking ceremony in Weeze, Germany to establish a second F-35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) with Rheinmetall AG.
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July 29, 2023
Pratt & Whitney's F135 engine receives full funding support from Senate Appropriations CommitteePratt & Whitney, an RTX business, continues to receive positive support for various F135-related program items on the path toward finalizing the 2024 appropriations bill.
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July 24, 2023
USMC Completes 20,000 Flight Hours with MUX MALE MQ-9AGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) congratulates the US Marine Corps (USMC) on achieving a significant milestone of surpassing 20,000 flight hours with their Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Medium-Altitude, High-Endurance (MALE) MQ-9A Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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July 20, 2023
USAF Flies with Angry Kitten Jamming PodThe US Air Force flew a remotely piloted aircraft equipped with an Angry Kitten® ALQ-167 Electronic Warfare Countermeasure Pod for the first time on April 27, 2023. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. integrated the pod onto the aircraft.
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July 20, 2023
Argentinian Defence Minister Visits HALLoI Signed on Co-operation for Light and Medium Utility Helicopters for the Armed Forces of Argentina
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July 19, 2023
Bombardier Defense Delivers Global 6000 Aircraft to Saab's GlobalEye Program Destined to Join the Swedish Air ForceBombardier Defense recently celebrated the sixth delivery of a Global 6000 aircraft to Swedish defense supplier Saab, ready to be transformed by Saab into their Airborne Early Warning and Control solution known as GlobalEye.
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July 14, 2023
IAF Continues Relief Operations in Flood Affected StatesThe IAF has been fully involved in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in the light of current flood situation.
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July 14, 2023
GA-ASI's Unmanned Aircraft Cross 8 Million Flight HoursGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) today announced that its family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), which includes the Predator®, Reaper, Gray Eagle, Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian® lines, has surpassed eight million flight hours.
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July 13, 2023
DAC approves proposals for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft from France to boost Indian Navy's operational capabilitiesAlso clears acquisition of three additional Scorpene submarines under Buy (Indian) category
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July 12, 2023
RTX's Pratt & Whitney Signs Modification for F117 Engine Sustainment Support Contract for C-17 Globemaster IIIPratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today that it has signed a $5.5 billion modification to the previously awarded F117 Engine Sustainment Support contract with the United States Air Force.
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July 11, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates HAL's Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur to facilitate close defence industrial collaboration between India & MalaysiaAlso interacts with Indian diaspora; Urges them to work incessantly for shared prosperity
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July 11, 2023
Pratt & Whitney awarded $66 million for F135 Engine Core Upgrade workPratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has been awarded a $66 million definitized contract modification for continued F135 Engine Core Upgrade preliminary design efforts, resulting in a total of $180 million secured by the Connecticut congressional delegation for this engine modernization effort.
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July 10, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets his Malaysian counterpart in Kuala Lumpur; Also calls on Prime Minister of the Southeast Asian nationTalks focus on ways to further expand bilateral defence ties, including strengthening industrial cooperation
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July 9, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries has acquired India's HELA Systems Private Limited: this collaboration will provide full product support for ELTA Systems in India
Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a deal to acquire HELA Systems Private Limited, an 'Indian subsidiary' of ELTA Systems Ltd.
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July 7, 2023
Cooperation with France IAF Flying Contingent Departs for Participation in the Bastille Day FlypastA flying contingent of four Rafale fighters, two C-17 Globemasters and 72 IAF personnel has departed for France today.
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June 30, 2023
GA-ASI, CAL FIRE and CA ANG Complete Flight Demo of REAP Pod on MQ-9APod Provides Communications Infrastructure in the Event of Natural Disaster
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June 30, 2023
Light Combat Aircraft Tejas completes seven years of service in Indian Air ForceOn July 1, 2023, the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) will complete seven years of service in the Indian Air Force.
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June 25, 2023
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun on Prime Minister Modi VisitBoeing President and CEO David L. Calhoun met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, D.C. this afternoon and discussed the importance of Boeing's eight decades of aerospace partnership with India.
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June 22, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries has signed contracts with 3 NATO countries to supply the Rotem loitering munition systemFollowing the recent announcement that NATO member Estonia has purchased long-range loitering munitions from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the company has signed separate contracts with three additional NATO countries worth several millions of dollars to supply Rotem loitering munitions.
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June 22, 2023
India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, USINDUS X factsheet released for operationalising the 'Defence Innovation Bridge' under Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)
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June 20, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries MMR radars, have successfully passed Czech Army military testsIAI vice president and Elta CEO Yoav Tourgeman: "IAI's MMR radars can be found in all of Israel's defensive systems, and have proven their operational effectiveness providing Air Situational Picture for many years and assisting air and missile defense.
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June 15, 2023
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff visit to National Flight Test Centre, Aeronautical Development Agency and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, BangaloreAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) visited National Flight Test Centre, Aeronautical Development Agency and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Division to assess the progress of the indigenous combat aircraft projects.
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June 9, 2023
Change of Command of Air Force Station FaridabadGroup Captain Kapil Sharma took over command of Air Force Station Faridabad from Group Captain KS Ganesh on June 5, 2023 in a befitting ceremony at the Station.
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June 6, 2023
Defence Minister & Defence Minister of Germany hold talks to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, particularly industrial partnershipDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in New Delhi on June 6, 2023.
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June 5, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin hold talks in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin in New Delhi on June 5, 2023. The meeting was warm and cordial.
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June 1, 2023
Change of Command of Air Force Station HindanAir Commodore Sanjay Chopra took over command of Air Force Station Hindan from Air Commodore Vinay Pratap Singh on June 1, 2023. An impressive parade was held on this occasion.
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June 1, 2023
Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA)Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand, took over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) on June 1, 2023. An alumnus of National Defence Academy, the Air Marshal was commissioned in Administrative Branchof the Indian Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller on June 13, 1987.
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May 18, 2023
Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada Are Collaborating to Deliver Canada's Multi-Mission AircraftBombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada are collaborating to deliver the next-generation Multi-Mission and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) aircraft that will meet the requirements set by the Government of Canada for the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) program.
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May 15, 2023
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Deputy Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took over as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff today. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, he was Commissioned in the fighter stream on December 6, 1986.
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May 9, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in New Delhi; Calls for increased investments by Israeli companies in India for co-production of defence equipmentIsrael conveys its willingness to partner with India in advanced technologies
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May 8, 2023
Heritage Centre of Indian Air Force, showcasing its legacy & technological progress, inaugurated by Defence Minister in ChandigarhRajnath Singh terms it as tribute to the sacrifices & invaluable contribution of IAF personnel in the service of the nation
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May 2, 2023
Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Air CommandAir Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Southern Air Command on May 1, 2023.
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May 1, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & his Maldivian counterpart hold talks in Male to further strengthen bilateral defence & security tiesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Maldives on May 1, 2023, on a 3-day official visit at the invitation of his Maldivian counterpart Mariya Ahmed Didi.
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May 1, 2023
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari takes overas Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Air CommandAir Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command (SWAC) at Gandhinagar on May 1, 2023. He succeeds Air Marshal Vikram Singh, who superannuated on April 30, 2023.
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May 1, 2023
Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan takes over as 17th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN)Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan has taken over as the 17th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) on May 1, 2023. The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is the only Joint-services Command in India and serves as a model for the country's planned theaterisation of Army, Navy, and Air Force capabilities.
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April 28, 2023
Defence Minister & his Russian counterpart hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in New DelhiDiscuss regional peace & security and defence cooperation, including ways to increase Russian industry's participation in 'Make in India'
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April 28, 2023
Need to root out terrorism collectively & fix accountability on its supporters: Defence Minister to SCO Defence Ministers in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to collectively work towards eliminating terrorism in all its forms and fix accountability on those who aid or fund such activities.
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April 27, 2023
Defence Minister meets China's State Councillor & Minister of National Defence ahead of SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met State Councillor and Minister of National Defence of China General Li Shangfu in New Delhi on April 27, 2023.
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April 27, 2023
Defence Minister holds bilateral meetings with his Kazakh & Tajikistani counterparts on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held separate bilateral meetings with Minister of Defence of Kazakhstan Colonel General Ruslan Zhaxylykov and Minister of Defence of Tajikistan Colonel General Sherali Mirzo in New Delhi on April 27, 2023.
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April 27, 2023
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Iran's Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Mohammed Reza Gharaei Ashtiyani in New Delhi on April 27, 2023.
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April 24, 2023
Bombardier Defense to Debut Virtual & Interactive Showroom at the 2023 Army Aviation Mission Solutions SummitBombardier Defense is set to debut its virtual and interactive showroom at the upcoming 2023 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit, hosted by the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA).
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April 10, 2023
Exercise Cope India 2023Exercise Cope India 23, a bilateral Air Exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) is being held at Air Force Stations Arjan Singh (Panagarh), Kalaikunda and Agra.
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April 8, 2023
Joint Military Exercise 'Ex KAVACH' concludes at Andaman and Nicobar CommandAndaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted a large-scale Joint Military Exercise 'Ex KAVACH' involving the assets of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The exercise, which began on February 23, 2023, concluded on April 7, 2023.
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March 14, 2023
Maiden successful flight-test of DRDO's indigenous Power Take off Shaft conducted on LCA Tejas in BengaluruMaiden successful flight-test of Power Take off (PTO) Shaft was conducted on Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Tejas) Limited Series Production (LSP) - 3 aircraft in Bengaluru on March 14, 2023.
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March 14, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries and Daronmont Technologies have signed an MOUIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an MOU with defence leader Daronmont Technologies, to deliver advanced air and missile defence capabilities within the framework of Australian MOD Tender (AIR-6502) for the purchase of defence systems and other ADF programs.
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March 10, 2023
Lockheed Martin and Tata Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding For Fighter Wing Production in IndiaPartnership underscores Lockheed Martin's commitment to enhancing India's defense sector manufacturing capabilities
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February 6, 2023
Maiden landing of LCA Navy and MiG-29K fighter aircraft onboard INS VikrantINS Vikrant is the first indigenous Aircraft Carrier and the most complex warship ever built by our country.
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February 1, 2023
Air Marshal A.P. Singh Assumes Appointment of Vice Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal A.P. Singh took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on February 1, 2023. On the occasion of taking over of the office of VCAS, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial to honour those Armed Forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
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January 16, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses first batch of Agniveers through video conferencing; Congratulates them on being the pioneers of path-breaking AGNIPATH schemePrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first batch of Agniveers of the three Services, who have commenced their basic training, via video conferencing on January 16, 2023.
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January 1, 2023
Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumes command of IAF's Western Air CommandAir Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumed command of the Indian Air Force's Western Air Command on January 1, 2023. The Air Marshal is a graduate of National Defence Academy, Pune and was commissioned into the IAF as a fighter pilot in Jun 1985.
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October 8, 2022
Chief of Air Staff Address – Air Force Day Parade October 8, 2022Former Chiefs, Air Marshal Prabhakaran, AOC-in-C, Western Air Command, Senior Officers from the three services and MoD, Esteemed Veterans, Air Warriors on parade, distinguished guests, members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen.
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October 1, 2022
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air CommandAir Marshal S.P. Dharkar assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command, Indian Air Force on October 1, 2022.
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September 30, 2022
General Anil Chauhan takes over as Chief of Defence Staff; Vows to fulfil the hopes of the Nation & deal with challenges togetherGeneral Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM assumed office as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on September 30, 2022.
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September 28, 2022
Government appoints Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retd) as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)The Government has decided to appoint Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retd) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) who shall also function as Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs with effect from the date of his assumption of charge and until further orders.
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August 26, 2022
DRDO gets a new ChiefDr. Samir V. Kamat, who is Director General, Naval Systems & Materials, at the DRDO will succeed Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy who has been named as Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister
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July 20, 2022
Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Successfully Completes Operational Demonstrations in IndiaBoeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet successfully completed operational demonstration tests at Indian Naval Station Hansa in Goa, India, reinforcing the Super Hornet's ability to effectively and safety operate off Indian Navy carriers.
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July 1, 2022
Air Marshal A.P. Singh assumes the appointment of AOC-in-C Central Air CommandAir Marshal A.P. Singh assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) Central Air Command (CAC) on July 1, 2022.
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June 14, 2022
Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, assumed the command of Maintenance Command, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Vibhas Pande, assumed the command of Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force on June 14, 2022. An alumnus of IIT Bombay, CAW & NDC, he is trained on MiG-23 BN, AN-32 & Mi-17.
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May 5, 2022
Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor assumes the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety)Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG(I&S)] of Indian Air Force at Air HQ New Delhi on May 1, 2022.
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March 1, 2022
Air Marshal S. Prabhakaran Assumes Command of IAF's Western Air CommandAir Marshal Sreekumar Prabhakaran assumed command of Delhi based Western Air Command (WAC) on March 1, 2022. The Air Marshal is a graduate of National Defence Academy, Pune and was commissioned into the IAF as a fighter pilot on December 22, 1983.
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February 9, 2022
Air Marshal K. Anantharaman assumes the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA)Air Marshal K. Anantharaman assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in Charge Administration (AOA) at Air HQ New Delhi on February 1, 2022. The Air Marshal was commissioned in Administration branch of Indian Air Force in June 1985.
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October 1, 2021
Air Marshal Amit Dev assumes command of Western Air CommandAir Marshal Amit Dev assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C) of Western Air Command on October 1, 2021. An alumnus of National Defence Academy, the Air Marshal was commissioned in the flying branch of IAF in Dec 1982 as a Fighter pilot.
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October 1, 2021
Air Marshal Sandeep Singh assumes the appointment of Vice Chief of the Air StaffAir Marshal Sandeep Singh took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on October 1, 2021. An alumnus of National Defence Academy, the Air Marshal was commissioned in the flying branch of IAF in December 1983 as a Fighter pilot.
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September 30, 2021
Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari takes over as the Chief of the Air StaffAir Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari took over as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) at a ceremony at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) today.
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September 22, 2021
The Government of India appoints Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal V. R. Chaudhari as the next Chief of the Indian Air ForceGovernment of India has announced on September 21,2021 the appointment of Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal V. R. Chaudhari as the next Chief of the Indian Air Force. He will assume charge after the retirement of Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on September 30, 2021.
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August 12, 2021
Lockheed Martin to partner Tata Advanced Systems for producing the F-21 fighter plane being offered to India
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)Michael Kelley, Vice President - India for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Technique and Enterprise Growth and Brett Medlin, the F-21 India Marketing campaign...