News Releases
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July 20, 2016
Army Chief reviews security in KashmirThe Chief of Army Staff Gen Dalbir Singh today reviewed the security situation in Kashmir during his visit to the Srinagar based 15 Corps.
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July 16, 2016
Exercise MAITREE 2016: Joint Indo Thailand Military ExerciseExercise 'MAITREE' a joint exercise between Indian Army and Royal Thailand Army is being conducted from 15 to 30 Jul 16 at Krabi, Thailand.
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July 15, 2016
17th Kargil Vijay Diwas - 2016The Army is preparing extensively to honour the martyrs of the Kargil War of 1999 in a series of solemn ceremonies this year. The primary event which shall mark the 17th anniversary of the Victory is scheduled to be held at Kargil War Memorial loc...
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July 14, 2016
Army Chief extends invitation to Australian Special Forces to train with IndiaA demonstration on capabilities of Mathura based Strike 1 to seamlessly effect crossings on river obstacle was conducted on banks of Yamuna River on July 14...
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July 14, 2016
Exercise Megh Prahar: Demonstration on opposed river crossingA demonstration on capabilities of Mathura based Strike 1 to seamlessly effect crossings on river obstacle was conducted on banks of Yamuna River on July 14...
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July 14, 2016
DRDO embarked major success in Advanced Artillery Gun SystemDRDO achieved yet another technological breakthrough by successfully conducting the proof firing of Armament system for 155 mm x 52 calibre ATAGS during the...
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July 9, 2016
Visit of the COAS to AustraliaGen Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff will be visiting Australia on a four day visit from 11 to 14 July 2016. The visit assumes special significance in light of enhanced military cooperation between the two countries.
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July 7, 2016
Lockheed Martin CEO Underscores Commitment to IndiaLockheed Martin's commitment to the Indian government's strategic 'Make in India' policy, the national 'Skills Initiative' and to working with industrial partners in India...
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July 5, 2016
General Dalbir Singh, COAS Flags in Indian Army Mount Everest ExpeditionGen Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Army Staff flagged in the Indian Army Everest Expedition 2016 in a grand ceremony at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment.
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July 3, 2016
Wreath laying ceremony in honour of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, MVCA wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the death anniversary of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, MVC was organised at Jamia Millia Islamia University...
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June 30, 2016
RM dedicates DCN to the NationThe Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar dedicated the Defence Communication Network (DCN) to the nation, here today. Addressing the event, Parrikar complimented the three Services on putting in place a communication system to facilitate jointmanship.
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June 29, 2016
Army and Petroleum Federation join handsA Seminar on 'Indian Army's Fuelling Needs' was conducted today on 29 June 2016 at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment jointly by the Directorate General Supplies and Transport and the Petroleum Federation of India.
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June 28, 2016
Guwahati witnesses the biggest ever flood relief exercise conducted everThe Citizens of Guwahati bore witness to the biggest ever flood relief in an urban setting EXERCISE JALRAHAT, being conducted by the Armed Forces...
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June 23, 2016
RM addresses unified Commanders' Conference in New DelhiThe Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar has stressed on the need for jointness of the three Services to optimise resources and enhance cost effectiveness...
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June 23, 2016
The State of Kuwait upgrades its air and missile defenseThe State of Kuwait will soon be able to better protect its cities and key infrastructure against ballistic missiles, aircraft and other airborne threats.
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June 23, 2016
DSCI and Lockheed Martin launched Cyber Security Awareness Program for Small & Medium BusinessesToday, Lockheed Martin and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) announced the launch of a new cybersecurity education program for small and mid-size businesses to help them minimize risk...
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June 20, 2016
Transformational and Radical Reforms by Modi Government: 100 per cent FDI in defence, aviationThe government under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today radically liberalised the foreign direct investment (FDI) regime...
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June 15, 2016
Javelin Scores a perfect 5 for 5 in UK ground vehicle testsThe Javelin™ Joint Venture team, a partnership of Raytheon Company and Lockheed Martin, successfully demonstrated Javelin's ability to engage targets beyond its current 2.5 kilometer range requirement...
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June 14, 2016
Thuraya to showcase the latest satellite technology at Eurosatory defense exhibitionLeading Mobile Satellite Services operator, Thuraya Telecommunications Company is showcasing its latest solutions and products for the defense and security sector...
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June 14, 2016
Australia selects Raytheon ELCAN weapon sight for land forcesAustralia's Department of Defence has selected Raytheon's ELCAN Optical Technologies division to supply the ELCAN Specter® DR 1-4x dual role weapon sight.
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June 13, 2016
Rockwell Collins launches new Perimeter Surveillance Radar at EurosatoryRockwell Collins today introduced its PSR-500 Perimeter Surveillance Radar (PSR) at Eurosatory 2016.
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June 13, 2016
Leonardo-Finmeccanica's VULCANO weapon system to fire with Rockwell Collins NavFire GPS technologyOperating weapon systems in a harsh dynamic environment requires rapid start-up and high accuracy to hit the designated target and dramatically reduce...
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June 13, 2016
FN Herstal to Unveil its New FN® HUD Sighting System for Airborne Axial Armaments at Eurosatory 2016FN Herstal will be showcasing its newly developed FN® HUD (Head up Display) sighting system, at Eurosatory 2016.
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June 11, 2016
General Dalbir Singh reviews the Passing Out Parade at Officers Training Academy, GayaGeneral Dalbir Singh, Chief of Army Staff reviewed the 9th Passing out Parade of Officers Training Academy held on 11 June 2016 in which 92 Gentleman Cadets...
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June 11, 2016
Lt Gen Sarath Chand UYSM, AVSM, VSM, GOC-in-C, South Western Command, reviews the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military AcademyGentlemen Cadets of 138 Regular, 121 Technical Graduate and 24 University Entry Scheme Courses, including 45 Foreign Gentlemen Cadets from six friendly foreign...
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June 10, 2016
Wreath laying ceremony at Indian Military AcademyThe Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at the War Memorial, Indian Military Academy today (10 June). The remembrance ceremony is to pay homage to the brave alumni of this prestigious training academy, who laid down their lives...
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June 6, 2016
VEcare: Army helpline for veteransHeadquarters Eastern Command launched a 24x7 veteran helpline 'VEcare 1904' at Fort William today, which was inaugurated by Gen Shankar Roy Chowdhury (Retired), former Chief of the Army Staff...
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June 6, 2016
Visit of the Chairman COSC & CAS to SwedenAir Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chairman COSC & CAS is on an official visit to Sweden from 07 Jun to 11 Jun 16.
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June 6, 2016
Kelvin Hughes sees growing demand for its border surveillance and security radar systemsKelvin Hughes, a world leader in security and surveillance for a wide range of applications, is seeing significant growth in demand for its border security and border surveillance systems.
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June 3, 2016
Chief Minister of Haryana lays foundation stone for Jai Jawan Awas Yojna and addresses the veterans rally at Bahadurgarh, HaryanaFoundation stone of Jai Jawan Awas Yojna (JJAY), an initiative to provide affordable housing to serving and retired JCOs and Other Ranks, was laid by Manohar Lal...
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June 1, 2016
Eurosatory 2016: General Robotics unveils a unique Tactical Robot System and an Ultra-Lightweight Weapon StationGeneral Robotics Ltd. — a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of advanced robotic systems for defense and homeland security — unveils...
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June 1, 2016
EUROSATORY 2016: CONTROP Delivers Extraordinary Visibility with SPEED-ER — First-of-its-Kind Land-Based, Ultra-Long-Range Observation SystemCONTROP — a company specializing in the field of electro-optics and IR defense...
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June 1, 2016
Elbit Systems will launch a wide range of groundbreaking new solutions for land and intelligence applications at Eurosatory 2016At the upcoming Eurosatory 2016 exhibition set to take place in Paris, from June 13 to 17, 2016 Elbit Systems will present a wide range of new and advanced systems...
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June 1, 2016
CYBERBIT to Present its Cybersecurity Portfolio for the first time in the UK at Infosecurity London 2016CYBERBIT, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., will present its cybersecurity portfolio (Booth #D285), for the first time in the UK, at the 2016 Infosecurity London, the Olympia, June 7-9 2016.
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May 31, 2016
Fire accident at CAD Pulgaon: Update as at 1500 hrs on 31 May 2016There has been a fire accident in the Central Ammunition Depot at Pulgaon wherein fire broke out in the depot in the early hours of the morning today.
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May 30, 2016
Seminar on International Day of UN PeacekeepersOn 'International Day of UN Peacekeeper's', a joint seminar on "United Nations Peacekeeping : Role and Relevance in Conflict Resolution" was organized at New Delhi by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)...
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May 29, 2016
Homage paid to Valiant Martyr Havildar Hangpang Dada of 35 RR(4 Assam Regiment) and cremated full military honours at his village Borduria in Arunachal PradeshChief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Kalikho Pul paiid homage on mortal remains...
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May 27, 2016
Raytheon and Israel's UVision to develop loitering airborne solutionsRaytheon Company and UVision signed a teaming agreement to work together on small, loitering airborne solutions. As part of the deal, Raytheon will adapt the Hero-30 remotely-operated lethal loitering airborne system from Israel's UVision for U.S. military requirements.
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May 25, 2016
COAS visits encounter site in South ManipurIn the aftermath of the insurgent attack on Assam Rifles convoy in Chandel District on 22 May 16 in which One Junior Commissioned Officer and five soldiers were martyred, Gen Dalbir Singh, Chief of Army Staff alongwith Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi...
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May 25, 2016
General Dynamics delivers new digital Manpack radios for US Army testingGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems delivered 30 new two-channel Manpack networking radios to the U.S. Army for evaluation. The digital radios are the first to be delivered by General Dynamics under the Army's production...
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May 24, 2016
Elbit Systems awarded contracts to supply advanced tactical radio and communication systems to a European countryElbit Systems Ltd. ("Elbit Systems") announced today that it was awarded...
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May 19, 2016
Indian Army successfully summits Mount EverestA team of six Indian Army mountaineers led by Lieutenant Colonel Ranveer Jamwal has successfully summitted Mount Everest (8848 metres) at dawn on 19th May 2016.
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May 17, 2016
ACMA's 2nd Aerospace & Defence SummitWith the objective of facilitating its members diversify into the fast growing Aerospace & Defence sector, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India organised its second Aerospace and Defence Summit on May 15 2016.
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May 14, 2016
COAS calls for transformational value based leadershipGen Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff visited Headquarters Central Command at Lucknow today and was briefed on operational readiness of forces...
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May 14, 2016
Deputy Chief of Army Staff reviews the attestation parade at Assam Regimental CentreLt Gen Subrata Saha, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (P&S) and Colonel of The Assam Regiment & Arunachal Scouts reviewed the attestation parade of the Assam Regimental Centre today.
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May 13, 2016
COAS inaugurates the Biennial Armoured Corps Conference 2016Gen Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff inaugurated the two day Biennial Armoured Corps Conference and attended the first session organised...
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May 12, 2016
General Dalbir Singh visits Armoured Corps Centre and School and Mechanised Infantry Regimental Centre at AhmednagarGeneral Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff visited the Armoured Corps Centre and School and the Mechanised Infantry Regimental Centre, Ahmednagar today.
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May 12, 2016
General Dynamics to provide enterprise IT services to US Army EuropeThe General Services Administration awarded the United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Theater Mission Command Contract II (TMCC II) to General Dynamics.
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May 10, 2016
Exercise Chakravyuh-II CulminatesIn a follow up to 'Exercise Shatrujeet' by the Strike Corps (Strike One) last month, the pivot formations held the fortnight-long military training exercise codenamed "Exercise CHAKRAVYUH-II" which concluded today in the general area...
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May 10, 2016
Jordan to acquire Raytheon's TOW missilesJordan's Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to acquire tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided, or TOW, missiles made by Raytheon Company.
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May 9, 2016
Lt Gen Hanut Singh Memorial LectureLt Gen Hanut Singh Memorial Lecture was held at Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi today. The General passed away last year on 11 Apr 2015 and as a tribute this memorial lecture was held for the first time.
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May 7, 2016
COAS pays homage to Sep Ramesh Chand YadavGeneral Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff, paid homage by laying a wreath on the mortal remains of 23 years old Sep Ramesh Chand Yadav of 21 KUMAON who was martyred while foiling an infiltration attempt by terrorists in Kupwara sector...
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May 6, 2016
Exercise Chakravyuh-IIIn a follow up to 'Exercise Shatrujeet' by the Strike Corps (Strike One) in Apr 2016, the pivot formations are holding major military training exercise codenamed "Exercise CHAKRAVYUH-II" in the general area of Pallu — Sardarsahar (Suratgarh)...
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May 3, 2016
Indian Army and Industry come together at AMICOM - 2016The Annual Master General of Ordnance (MGO) Industry Cooperation Meet (AMICOM-2016) commenced with the keynote address being delivered...
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May 3, 2016
Elbit Systems provides advanced driving simulators for two NATO ArmiesElbit Systems announced today that it has completed the delivery of a number of driving simulators for the armed forces of two NATO member countries.
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May 2, 2016
'100 Years of the Tank' - A symposium held to discuss challenging future of Tanks in Future BattlespaceA symposium on "100 years of the Tank" was organised by South Asia Defence & Strategic Review on 2nd May 2016 at Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan...
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April 30, 2016
India Pak — No forward movement
By Ranjeet KumarThe on-off India Pakistan talks at various levels in recent years after the 26-11 Mumbai attack, has been like taking one step forward and then two step backwards.
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April 26, 2016
Elbit Systems awarded a contract to supply advanced mobile tactical software defined radio systems to a Western European countryElbit Systems Ltd. ("Elbit Systems") announced today that it was awarded...
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April 25, 2016
Army Commanders' Conference CommencesThe Army Commanders' Conference commenced on 25 April 16, at Manekshaw Convention Centre Delhi Cantt. The bi-annual Conference was addressed by the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Manohar Parrikar on 25 April 2016...
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April 25, 2016
Indo-Mongolia joint military Exercise, Nomadic Elephant - 2016 commences at MongoliaThe Eleventh Indo-Mongolia joint training Exercise, 'Nomadic Elephant - 2016' to promote military associations between India and Mongolia has commenced today...
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April 22, 2016
Chief of Army Staff reviews Exercise ShatrujeetGeneral Dalbir Singh, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) witnessed the conduct of exercise SHATRUJEET in Rajasthan today. The Army Chief was received by Lieutenant General Sarath Chand, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief...
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April 22, 2016
Army Commanders' Conference begins on April 25, 2016The Army Commander's Conference will be held from 25 April to 30 Apr 2016, in New Delhi to appraise current and emerging strategic security scenario, review of operational preparedness of the Indian Army...
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April 19, 2016
Elbit Systems of Australia awarded approximately $30 million contract for the supply of thermal weapon sightsElbit Systems Ltd. ("Elbit Systems"), announced today that its Australian subsidiary, Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd (ELSA), was awarded a contract...
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April 16, 2016
Indian Army to Conduct Major Exercise to Validate Strike CapabilityWith about 30,000 soldiers in action, the Indian Army is conducting a major Exercise SHATRUJEET by the elite STRIKE 1 in deserts of Rajasthan wherein the capability to Strike deep in enemy territory...
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April 14, 2016
Deepening partnership - India and US
By Ranjeet KumarThe fourth meeting on April 11, 2016 within a span of one year between the Indian Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar and the US Secretary of Defence, Ashton Carter has resulted in an unprecedented announcement from India that both the countries have agreed in principle to sign the much discussed and negotiated...
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April 14, 2016
Boeing, Army to remanufacture 117 helicoptersBoeing continues its role as the United States' leading provider of attack helicopters with a contract to remanufacture 117 AH-64D Apaches to the new, more capable AH-64E model.
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April 14, 2016
DSM Dyneema showcases latest Dyneema® Anti Stab Technology at DSA 2016DSM Dyneema is showcasing its recently launched Dyneema® Anti Stab Technology at the 15th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference 2016.
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April 12, 2016
US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter calls on the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today received the US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter. Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the progress...
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April 12, 2016
India-US Joint Statement on the visit of Secretary of Defense Carter to IndiaU.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Ashton Carter is on an official visit to India at the invitation of Raksha Mantri Shri Manohar Parrikar from April 10-13, 2016.
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April 8, 2016
COAS visit to USAGen Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, met Gen Mark A Milley, the Chief of Staff of the US Army (CSA), the Chief Host for the ongoing four day visit to the USA on April 7, 2016.
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April 6, 2016
Thales and Airbus Defence and Space to produce new digital maps for French DefenceThe IGN has awarded Thales and Airbus Defence and Space the GeoMaps contract to supply the French Ministry of Defence database with digital geographic data...
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April 5, 2016
COAS Meets UN Secretary General Ban Ki-MoonGen Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff along with Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, Permanent Representative of India to UN met Mr Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General, United Nations on 04 Apr 2016.
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April 5, 2016
Patroller: the French army's new tactical droneDuring a visit to the Sagem (Safran) plant in Montluçon today (Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region), French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian witnessed the official announcement of the French army's new "tactical drone system" (SDT) program contract.
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April 5, 2016
US Army awards Raytheon, DRS $56 million to develop next-gen infrared night visionThe U.S. Army awarded $56 million to the team of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), and DRS Technologies to engineer, manufacture and develop the 3rd Generation Forward Looking Infrared B-Kit...
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April 5, 2016
Lockheed Martin Mini-Missile takes flight in new demonstrationA Lockheed Martin-built Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) interceptor was successfully launched from a Multi-Mission Launcher (MML) in an engineering demonstration on April 4 at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
