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February 28, 2023
Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command (WNC) from Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at INS Shikra on February 28, 2023.
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February 23, 2023
Boeing Sets F/A-18 Production Completion Date as Defense Business Pivots to Future WorkBoeing expects to complete new-build production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft in late 2025 following delivery of the final US Navy fighters.
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February 7, 2023
US Embassy in India Visits Indian Navy Station Operating Leased MQ-9The Indian Navy has been operating General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) manufactured MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) under lease for over two years.
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February 6, 2023
Prime Minister Hails HAL's Tumakuru Factory, Unveils Light Utility HelicopterThe Prime Minister, Narendra Modi dedicated HAL's New Helicopter Factory to the nation at a function at Gubbi (Tumakuru) today.
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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 2, 2023
Assumption of Additional Charge of Chairman & Managing Director, MDLSanjeev Singhal, with effect from February 1, 2023 has been entrusted with additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a premier Shipbuilding Yard of India.
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February 1, 2023
Rear Admiral IB Uthaiah takes over as Director General, Warship Design BureauRear Admiral IB Uthaiah, took over as the Director General, Warship Design Bureau, New Delhi, from Rear Admiral Bimal Kumar on February 1, 2023.
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January 24, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews Aero India 2023 preparations during apex committee meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparations of the forthcoming Aero India during the apex committee meeting held in New Delhi on January 24, 2023.
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January 23, 2023
DRDO's Fuel Cell-based Air Independent Propulsion system to soon be fitted onboard INS Kalvari, significantly enhancing its submerged enduranceDRDO & Naval Group France sign agreement to safely integrate the indigenous system in Kalvari-class submarines.
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January 23, 2023
Commissioning of INS Vagir, the fifth Kalvari-class submarine entirely made in India based on Scorpene® designOn 23 January 2023, INS Vagir, the fifth P75 Kalvari-class submarines, was commissioned within the Indian Navy in presence of the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar and several other senior dignitaries.
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January 19, 2023
DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contractDE&S has awarded a £1.6 billion contract to Team Resolute to manufacture the vessels providing munitions, stores and provisions to the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers, destroyers and frigates.
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January 10, 2023
Defence Acquisition Council approves Acceptance of Necessity for three capital acquisition proposals - two of Indian Army & one of Indian Navy - worth 4,276 croreA meeting of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held on January 10, 2023 under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals, amounting to 4,276 crore.
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January 9, 2023
Defence Minister chairs Ambassadors' Roundtable conference for Aero India 2023; Representatives of over 80 countries attend the reach out event in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired, in New Delhi on January 9, 2023, the Ambassadors' Roundtable conference for the forthcoming Aero India 2023.
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December 20, 2022
Launch of 'Arnala', First Ship Of ASW SWC (GRSE) Project on December 20, 2022 at L&T, Kattupalli'Arnala', the first of 8 x ASW SWC Project, being built by GRSE for Indian Navy was launched on December 20, 2022 at L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai.
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December 20, 2022
Fifth Scorpene Class Submarine Vagir delivered to Indian NavyMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (“MDL”) continues its saga of ‘self-reliance’ ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ Initiative of the Government of India, with the delivery of the fifth Scorpene Submarine ‘VAGIR’ of Project P-75 on December 20, 2022 to the Indian Navy, subsequently to be commissioned into Indian Navy as INS Vagir.
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December 18, 2022
Indigenous stealth guided-missile destroyer INS Mormugao, second warship of P15B class, commissioned by Defence Minister in MumbaiIndian Naval Ship (INS) Mormugao (D67), second warship of the P15B class of stealth guided-missile destroyers, was commissioned in the august presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 18, 2022.
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December 12, 2022
Swedish Navy honours tradition in keel laying ceremonySwedish Defense materiel organization FMV Director Naval Division Patric Hjorth performed the keel laying ceremony for the series of Stan Tug 1706 ICE vessels at Albwardy Damen.
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December 4, 2022
Navy Day Celebrations - Operational Demonstration at VizagIndia celebrates December 04 as Navy Day, every year, to acknowledge the role of the Indian Navy and commemorate its achievements in 'Operation Trident' during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
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November 30, 2022
Saudi Ministry of Defence and GAMI sign MoU with NavantiaThe MoU aims to raise the level of readiness of the Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF) to enhance maritime security in the region, protect the vital and strategic interests of the Kingdom, and support the strategic, operational, and tactical goals of the MoD
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November 28, 2022
Rear Admiral A.N. Pramod Assumes Charge as Flag Officer Commanding Maharastra Naval Area (FOMA)Rear Admiral Sandeep Mehta, handed over the baton of Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area to Rear Admiral A.N. Pramod on 28 November 2022 at an elegant ceremonial parade held at INS Kunjali Parade ground.
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November 15, 2022
Change of Command of Western Fleet - Rear Admiral Vineet Mccarty takes over as Commander of the Sword ArmThe 'Sword Arm' of Indian Navy, the Western Fleet, underwent a change of guard on November 15, 2022.
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October 20, 2022
Giridhar Aramane named new Defence SecretaryRoad Transport and Highways Secretary Giridhar Aramane has been named the new Defence Secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Wednesday, October 19, 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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September 27, 2022
Manoj Jain takes charge as Director (R&D) of BELManoj Jain took charge as the Director (R&D) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on September 26, 2022. He was General Manager of the Electronic Warfare & Avionics SBU at BEL's Bangalore Complex prior to his elevation.
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September 2, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissions India's first indigenous aircraft carrier as INS VikrantINS Vikrant has been made using indigenous equipment and machinery supplied by India's major industrial houses as well as over 100 MSMEs. It is the largest ship ever built in maritime history of India and houses state of the art automation features.
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September 1, 2022
Dinesh Kumar Batra takes charge as Chairman & Managing Director of BELDinesh Kumar Batra, Director (Finance) & CFO, has taken additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) with effect from September 1, 2022.
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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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August 25, 2022
INS Vikrant - Showcasing 'Self-reliance' during 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'The commissioning of Vikrant, will be a Golden letter day for the entire nation, the Indian Navy and the indigenous shipbuilding industry. It is indeed a true testimony of the vision of Government of India for 'Atmanirbharta' and 'Swadeshikaran'.
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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 15, 2022
Defence Minister launches Y-3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata“Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and other organisations need to increase the infrastructure to stay ahead of the curve in dealing with emerging challenges”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterates
