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September 15, 2023
Navantia's AIP successfully performs factory acceptance testsNavantia has successfully completed the factory acceptance tests of the AIP BEST (Bio-Ethanol Stealth Technology) system for the S-80 submarines, in a testing facility unique in the world.
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September 8, 2023
21st Edition India France Bilateral Naval Exercise 'Varuna' - 2023Phase Il of the 21st edition of Varuna (Varuna-23) bilateral exercise between Indian and French Navy was conducted in the Arabian Sea.
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September 4, 2023
IAI @ DSEI 2023, LondonIsrael Aerospace Industries will be present at the DSEI 2023 exhibition in London with its latest products.
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September 3, 2023
BEL & IAI sign MoU, to tap opportunities in Short Range Air Defence Systems' domainNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel's leading aerospace and defence company, have inked an MoU for co-operation in addressing India's requirements in the domain of Short Range Air Defence Systems.
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September 1, 2023
Launch of Y-12654 (Mahendragiri)Mahendragiri, the seventh Stealth Frigate of Project 17A being built at MDL, was launched today at the shipyard by Dr Sudesh Dhankhar, wife of Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar.
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August 8, 2023
Commander (Eastern Seaboard) S. Paramesh appointed as Additional Director General Coast GuardCommander (Eastern Seaboard) S. Paramesh has been appointed as Additional Director General Coast Guard at Indian Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi.
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August 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENCVice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base here today, August 1, 2023.
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August 1, 2023
Shantanu Roy takes charge as CMD of BEML LimitedShantanu Roy has assumed charge as the next Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Limited, a Schedule 'A' company under the Ministry of Defence.
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July 31, 2023
Rear Admiral Deepak Kumar Goswami takes charge as the Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard, MumbaiRear Admiral Deepak Kumar Goswami took charge as the Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard (ASD), Mumbai on July 31, 2023 from Rear Admiral KP Arvindan, AVSM, VSM.
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July 19, 2023
DG Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast GuardDG Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989.
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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 11, 2023
L&T Signs Master Ship Repair Agreement with US NavyL&T's state-of-the-art Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai – a major node in the Southern Defence Corridor - has been undertaking voyage repairs of the Military Sealift Command vessels.
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July 10, 2023
L&T and Navantia sign a Teaming Agreement for Project 75 (India) submarine programL&T and Navantia signed an MoU for the program on April 11, 2023 at Madrid, which has now culminated in this Teaming Agreement
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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 IndiaIsrael Aerospace Industries has signed a deal to acquire HELA Systems Private Limited, an 'Indian subsidiary' of ELTA Systems Ltd.
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July 3, 2023
Vice Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Additional Secretary, DMAVice Admiral Atul Anand took over as Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on July 3, 2023. The post was previously held by Lt General Anil Puri, who superannuated on February 28, 2023.
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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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May 31, 2023
P. Upadhyay INAS takes over as Director General of Naval ArmamentP. Upadhyay, INAS has taken over as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at IHQ MoD (Navy) from KSC lyer, who superannuated on May 31, 2023. P. Upadhyay, belongs to 1987 batch of Indian Naval Armament Service.
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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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April 18, 2023
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as Controller of Personnel Services Indian NavyVice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Controller of Personnel Services on April 17, 2023. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987 and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
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April 2, 2023
Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, assumes charge as Vice Chief of the Naval StaffVice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Naval Staff on April 1, 2023. On assumption VAdm Sanjay Jasjit Singh paid homage to the bravehearts at the National War Memorial and reviewed the Guard of Honour at South Block, New Delhi on April 2, 2023.
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April 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Director General Naval Operations (DGNO)Vice Admiral Atul Anand assumed charge as the Director General Naval Operations on April 1, 2023. He was commissioned on 01 January 1988 into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy.
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April 1, 2023
Vice Admiral Suraj Berry assumes charge as Chief of Personnel of Indian NavyVAdm Suraj Berry, assumed charge as Chief of Personnel on April 1, 2023. The Flag Officer was commissioned on January 1, 1987 and is a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Warfare.
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March 31, 2023
Navantia's S-81 'Isaac Peral' submarine successfully performs its first diveThe S-81 has passed a major milestone, with its first static dive, on the way to full operation
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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 8, 2023
IAI's Annual Financial Statements 2022 - the Best Year Since the Company's Inception44% growth in net income to approx. USD 213 million - highest since inception. Positive cash flows from operating activities of approx. USD 797 million - 445% higher than last year. Dramatic leap in order backlog to approx. USD 15.6 billion.
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March 7, 2023
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Contracts for procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from HAL & three Cadet Training Ships from L&T signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New DelhiMinistry of Defence, on March 7, 2023, signed contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for procurement of 70 HTT-40...
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March 6, 2023
Defence Minister reviews operational capabilities of Indian Navy during Naval Commanders' Conference aboard INS VikrantDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy during the Naval Commanders' Conference held aboard India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on March 6, 2023.
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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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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.
