Daily Archives: August 5, 2025

Indian Cos.

India Clears Defence Procurement Worth Over $7 Billion

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India’s Defence Acquisition Council Clears Proposals Worth Over $7 Billion: NEW DELHI – India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, has approved several new proposals with a total cost of approximately ₹67,000 crore (around $7.37 billion). The approvals, which were granted on August 5, 2025, are designed to enhance the operational capabilities and readiness of the country’s armed forces.

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Navy

Indian Navy Strengthens Indo-Pacific Ties with Key Philippines Deployment

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India Navy Ships Manila, Philippines Port Call: Manila, Philippines – August 5, 2025 – Indian Naval Ships (INS) Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, part of the Eastern Fleet, have successfully concluded a significant operational deployment and port call in Manila, Philippines, reinforcing maritime cooperation and strategic alignment between India and the Philippines. The visit, which wrapped up on August 4, 2025, included high-level diplomatic engagements, joint naval exercises, and cultural exchanges, underscoring a shared commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

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Army

Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin Successfully Conduct First GMARS Live Fire, Advancing European Long-Range Artillery

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Rheinmetall-Lockheed Martin GMARS Launcher Live Fire: White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico – August 5, 2025 – In a significant stride for European defense capabilities, Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin, key partners in the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) program, have announced the successful completion of the GMARS launcher’s inaugural live fire. The demonstration, held at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, proved the system’s ability to launch Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets, a munition widely used by Germany and allied nations, thereby reinforcing crucial interoperability for joint operations.

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