Monthly Archives: May, 2025

Army

India’s Military Poised for Greater Jointness, Govt Publishes Theater Command Rules

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India Notifies Joint Theater Command Rules: New Delhi, India – May 28, 2025 – The Indian government has formally notified the rules for the establishment of joint theater commands, marking a significant step towards greater integration and efficiency within the country’s armed forces. The “Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Rules 2024,” formulated under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Act 2023, were notified via a Gazette Notification and came into effect on May 27, 2025. This development is set to reshape India’s military landscape, aiming to enhance war preparedness through synergistic operations.

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News

Nokia, blackned Will Jointly Develop Tactical Defence Networks

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Nokia, blackned Partner for Development of Tactical Defence Networks: Helsinki, Finland & Heroldsberg, Germany – Nokia and blackned GmbH have announced a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing deployable tactical networks for the defense sector. The agreement seeks to combine Nokia’s 5G technology with blackned’s defense digitalization expertise to create mobile communication systems for military battlefield operations.

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Air Force

India Takes Historic Leap: Defence Minister Clears Path for Indigenous 5th-Gen AMCA Fighter

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India Clears 5th Generation AMCA Fighter: NEW DELHI – In a move poised to fundamentally transform India’s aerial combat capabilities and bolster its strategic autonomy, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today officially approved the “execution model” for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. This landmark decision greenlights the indigenous development of India’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, signaling a robust commitment to self-reliance in advanced defense technology.

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Military

DRDO QTRC: India Unlocks Quantum Future With Inauguration of Quantum Technology Research Centre

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DRDO Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC):  DELHI – In a significant stride for India’s strategic technological advancement, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House in Delhi. The state-of-the-art facility, unveiled by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, is set to bolster India’s indigenous quantum capabilities for a wide array of strategic and defense applications.

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Navy

Fincantieri and Milaha Ink Strategic Partnership to Bolster Qatar’s Maritime Sovereignty

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Fincantieri-Milaha’s Strategic Partnership for Maritime Sector: DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. (Milaha), a leading provider of maritime and logistics solutions in the region, has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups. This strategic agreement sets a framework for potential collaboration in crucial areas including maritime services, project management, and technological integration, aiming to significantly enhance Qatar’s national development objectives, particularly in strengthening its maritime sector’s sovereign capacities.

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Indian Cos.

Rheinmetall and Reliance Defence Forge Strategic Ammunition Partnership

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Germany’s Rheinmetall, India’s Reliance Group Join Forces to Make Ammunition in India: Düsseldorf, Germany & Mumbai, India – [Date of Release, e.g., November 15, 2016] – In a significant move highlighting burgeoning German-Indian defense cooperation, Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG and India’s Reliance Defence Ltd have officially entered into a strategic partnership focused on the crucial field of ammunition. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) cementing this collaboration has been signed by representatives of both leading companies.

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Indian Cos.

India’s Adani Defence, Sparton Join Hands to Locally Produce Sonobuoys

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India’s Adani Defence, Sparton MoU for Anti-Submarine Warfare Technology: New Delhi, India – Adani Defence and Aerospace announced on Sunday a collaboration agreement with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC), a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, focused on the indigenisation of advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems for the Indian market. The partnership aims to localise the assembly of complex electronic systems and advanced ASW solutions, catering to both domestic and international demands.

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Air Force

India Revokes Security Clearance of Çelebi Aviation

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India’s BCAS Revokes Security Clearance of Turkish Çelebi and Associated Companies:   New Delhi – The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), India’s regulatory authority for civil aviation security, announced late on May 15, 2025, the revocation of security clearance for M/s Celebi and its associated companies. The decision, according to a press release from the Press Information Bureau Delhi, was made in the interest of national security.

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Navy

Pierroberto Folgiero Helms Fincantieri into New Era as CEO

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Pierroberto Folgiero Appointed New CEO of Fincantieri: Trieste, Italy – May 14, 2025 – Pierroberto Folgiero has been officially appointed Chief Executive Officer of shipbuilding giant Fincantieri S.p.A., the company announced today following a meeting of its newly instated Board of Directors. The confirmation comes after the Shareholders’ Meeting earlier in the day, which saw the appointment of the board that will steer the company until the approval of the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2027.

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Aviation

Israel’s Elbit Systems Secures $80 Million Helicopter Upgrade Contract

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Elbit Systems Wins Helicopter Upgrade Contract: Haifa, Israel – Elbit Systems Ltd., an Israel-based defense technology company, announced on May 13, 2025, that it has been awarded an approximately $80 million contract from an undisclosed international customer. The agreement entails upgrading the customer’s reconnaissance helicopters with advanced avionics and Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) solutions. The company stated that these upgrades aim to enhance the operational capabilities of the helicopters.

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News

India Will Strike Terrorists Developing Under the Cover of Nuclear Blackmail: PM Modi

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Operation Sindoor – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Address to the Nation: New Delhi, India – May 12, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a resolute address to the nation tonight, declared that India will not yield to nuclear blackmail, a direct warning to Pakistan amidst escalating tensions. This firm stance followed India’s “Operation Sindoor,” a series of targeted strikes against terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan. Modi’s message underscores India’s preparedness to act decisively against terrorism, regardless of nuclear threats, and comes amid reports of alarming intelligence regarding potential Pakistani nuclear deployment.  

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Air Force

India-Pakistan Ceasefire: India Accuses Pakistan of Violating Ceasefire Agreement Within Hours

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Operation Sindoor: India-Pakistan Ceasefire – New Delhi, Srinagar, Washington D.C. – A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, announced with cautious optimism just hours earlier, appeared to be in serious jeopardy as accusations of violations and reports of explosions and drone activity surfaced rapidly. The truce, unexpectedly declared by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social following a period of heightened conflict, was quickly marred by renewed tensions, particularly in the volatile region of Jammu and Kashmir.  

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Air Force

Tensions Skyrocket as India Foils Pakistan’s Retaliatory Strikes, Neutralizing Lahore Air Defence System

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Operation Sindoor: India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate, Indian Military Destroy Pakistani Self Defence Radar Near Lahore: New Delhi – The volatile situation between India and Pakistan has escalated dramatically over the last 24 hours, transforming a calculated Indian counter-terrorist strike into a dangerous exchange along the border and the Line of Control (LoC). Following India’s “Operation Sindoor” on the night of May 6th-7th – a response to the tragic Pahalgam massacre last month – Pakistan attempted a significant military retaliation on the night of May 7th and 8th, which Indian authorities state was decisively “negated.” In a swift and “proportionate response,” Indian Armed Forces subsequently targeted and neutralized key Pakistani air defence infrastructure, including a critical radar system near Lahore.

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Air Force

Leonardo Soars in Q1 2025: Strong Order Intake and Revenue Growth Signal Robust Performance

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Leonardo Q1 Financial Results: Rome, Italy – Global aerospace and defense giant Leonardo (LDOF.MI) Thursday announced a strong start to 2025, with its first-quarter results showcasing significant growth in new orders, revenues, and profitability. The company’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the positive figures, reinforcing the effectiveness of its ongoing Industrial Plan and bolstering confidence in its future outlook.

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Air Force

MRSAM India Eco-System Summit Highlights India’s Push for Self-Reliance in Missile Defence

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CENJOWS, IAI-ASI’s MRSAM India Summit For Making India Self-Reliant in Missile Defence: New Delhi – The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) convened key players in India’s defence sector for the MRSAM India Eco-System Summit 2.0 on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre. Hosted in collaboration with Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the day-long event underscored the nation’s commitment to bolstering its air and missile defence capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) and Make-in-India initiatives.

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Rheinmetall Rides Defence Boom: Q1 Operating Profit in Defence Nearly Doubles as Sales Surge 46%

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Rheinmetall Q1 Financial Results: Düsseldorf, Germany – Rheinmetall AG (RHM.DE) today reported a stellar first quarter for 2025, with group sales rocketing 46% to €2.3 billion, largely propelled by an unprecedented surge in its defence business. The Düsseldorf-based technology and defence giant saw its operating result in the defence sector almost double, underscoring the profound impact of heightened geopolitical tensions and increased military spending globally.

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Air Force

India Launches ‘Operation Sindoor’: Strikes 9 Terror Sites in Pakistan and PoK Following Deadly Pahalgam Attack

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Operation Sindoor – India carries out military strikes across 9 sites in Pakistan, PoK: New Delhi/Islamabad, May 7, 2025 – Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan have sharply escalated after India announced it conducted military strikes early Wednesday morning, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The offensive, codenamed “Operation Sindoor,” is a direct retaliation for the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of at least 28 people, mostly Hindu tourists.

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Army

DEFEA 2025: India’s Bharat Forge Targets European Market with Advanced MArG 155mm Howitzers

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KSSL Showcases Mounted Artillery Gun (MArG) to European Customers at DEFEA 2025: Athens, Greece – Indian defence major Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the defence arm of Bharat Forge, is making a significant bid for the European artillery market by showcasing its state-of-the-art Mounted Artillery Gun (MArG) 155mm self-propelled howitzers at the DEFEA 2025 international defence exhibition. The event is scheduled for May 6-8, 2025, at the Metropolitan Exhibition Center near Athens International Airport.

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Aviation

Leonardo Consolidates Aerospace Powerhouse: New Aeronautics Division Launched with Stefano Bortoli at the Helm

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Leonardo’s New Aeronautics Division To Be Led By Stefano Bortoli: Rome, Italy – May 6, 2025 – Italian aerospace and defense giant Leonardo today announced a significant restructuring with the formal establishment of a new, unified Aeronautics Division. Seasoned executive Stefano Bortoli has been appointed as the Managing Director to steer this consolidated entity, which aims to sharpen Leonardo’s competitive edge in both military and civil aviation sectors globally.

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