Defence Industry
IdeaForge’ SWITCH MINI UAV Certified for Military Use: Mumbai, India – January 23, 2025 – ideaForge Technology Limited, a global leader in drone technology, today announced that its SWITCH MINI UAV has successfully obtained the prestigious “Fit for Indian Military Use” certification. This significant milestone, granted by the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) following rigorous evaluations, solidifies the SWITCH MINI as the first small UAV to meet the Indian military’s stringent quality and performance standards.
Kongsberg’s JSM Missile for US Air Force F-35 Fighter Jet: Oslo, Norway – January 27, 2025 – Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has received a significant boost to its Joint Strike Missile (JSM) program with a $70 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense. This award brings the total contract value for JSM deliveries to the U.S. Air Force to $208 million, solidifying the missile’s position as a key component of the U.S. defense arsenal.
Schiebel Secures Third EMSA Contract for CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS: Vienna, Austria – January 23, 2025 – Schiebel has been awarded another multi-year service contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for the deployment of its CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS). This marks the third consecutive contract between Schiebel and EMSA, underscoring the continued success of the S-100 in supporting European maritime operations.
Indian Air Force Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra: New Delhi, January 01, 2025: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command in a ceremony held today. Air Marshal Mishra, a fighter pilot commissioned in 1986, is an alumnus of prestigious institutions like the National Defence Academy (Pune), Air Force Test Pilots School (Bangalore), Air Command and Staff College (USA), and Royal College of Defence Studies (UK).
Indian Navy inducts INS Vagsheer, INS Nilgiri, INS Surat: Mumbai, January 15, 2025 – In a historic event that underscores India’s growing naval prowess and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities, the Indian Navy today commissioned three frontline combatants: INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A stealth frigate class; INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the Project 15B stealth destroyer class; and INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final submarine of the Scorpene-class project.
IdeaForge’ SWITCH MINI UAV Certified for Military Use: Mumbai, India – January 23, 2025 – ideaForge Technology Limited, a global leader in drone technology, today announced that its SWITCH MINI UAV has successfully obtained the prestigious “Fit for Indian Military Use” certification. This significant milestone, granted by the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) following rigorous evaluations, solidifies the SWITCH MINI as the first small UAV to meet the Indian military’s stringent quality and performance standards.
Kongsberg’s JSM Missile for US Air Force F-35 Fighter Jet: Oslo, Norway – January 27, 2025 – Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has received a significant boost to its Joint Strike Missile (JSM) program with a $70 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense. This award brings the total contract value for JSM deliveries to the U.S. Air Force to $208 million, solidifying the missile’s position as a key component of the U.S. defense arsenal.
