Indian Armed Forces
Combined military forces of India
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| 2025 | First edition of AIKEYME naval exercise with African nations. |
| 2025 | 1 Antonov An-32 aircraft was lost. |
| 2025 | 1 Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft was lost. |
| 2025 | Planned commissioning of INS Aridhaman, the second indigenously-built ballistic missile submarine. |
| 2025 | DRDO and HAL are actively developing multiple advanced aircraft for the Indian Air Force, including the Tejas Mk 2, AMCA (5th generation aircraft), and several unmanned combat systems. |
| 2025 | INS Arnala, an anti-submarine warfare corvette, completed sea trials in Mumbai. |
| 2025 | Indian Coast Guard receives Rs 9,676.70 crore budget allocation, representing a 26.5% increase from the previous year, aimed at expanding maritime capabilities through acquisition of new platforms and equipment. |
| 2025 | In process of signing contracts for building an additional 200 maritime platforms to further expand operational capacity. |
| 2025 | Plans initiated to triple surface fleet strength by the end of the decade, with 131 surveillance platforms already under construction in Indian shipyards. |
| 2025 | Contracts signed for state-of-the-art air cushion vehicles and advanced communication systems to enhance maritime security capabilities. |
| 2025 | INS D69, the latest upgraded Kolkata-class destroyer, is planned for commissioning. |
| 2025 | INS Nilgiri (F33), a 6,700-tonne frigate, is added to the Indian Navy's surface fleet in Visakhapatnam as an upgraded derivative of the Shivalik class frigates. |
| 2025 | Sixth Scorpène-class submarine (S26) planned for induction into the Indian Navy. |
| March 3 2025 | The Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of IAF submitted its report to the Ministry of Defence, recommending private sector involvement in defense and aerospace sectors. |
| February 2025 | A high-level committee was constituted to streamline the production of indigenous light combat aircraft and enhance the role of the private sector in fighter jet manufacturing. |
| 2024 | The Comptroller and Auditor General published a report during the Parliament Winter Session highlighting significant pilot training deficiencies in the Indian Air Force. |
| 2024 | Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd demonstrated an 850 nautical mile autonomous transit of the Matangi Autonomous Surface Vessel for the Indian Navy, as part of the Swavalamban 2024 self-reliance in technology contest. |
| 2024 | 8 MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and combat UAVs are on order to modernize the Indian Air Force's unmanned aerial vehicle fleet. |
| 2024 | The Comptroller and Auditor General published a report highlighting significant deficiencies in pilot training, noting a pilot deficit of 596 by 2021. |
| 2024 | INS Arighaat, the second ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), expected to be commissioned. |
| 2024 | A frigate (F70) is stationed in Karwar, expanding the Indian Navy's surface fleet. |
| 2024 | First prototype of the Tejas Mk 2 is expected to be rolled out by the end of the year. |
| 2024 | Parliamentary session revealed significant pilot training deficiencies, with the IAF having a deficit of 596 combat pilots by 2021 and challenges in trainer aircraft procurement. |
| 2024 | Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari stated that the IAF has revised its existing doctrine and recognized space as a critical domain for future operations. |
| 2024 | Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet expansion continues with 12 more aircraft on order. |
| 2024 | Plans to replace 56 Hawker Siddeley HS 748 tactical airlifters with 50 Airbus C-295 aircraft are underway. |
| 2024 | Plans to acquire 50 more HAL Rudra attack helicopters are in progress. |
| 2024 | Indian Air Force plans to acquire 73 HAL Tejas Mk.1A multirole fighters, with an additional 97 fighters approved for procurement. |
| 2024 | Over 50 Kadet Loitering Aerial Munitions are on order, developed by DRDO and KDS. |
| 2024 | HAL plans to complete development of a full family of unmanned aircraft by the end of 2024–25, in collaboration with DRDO for the Indian Air Force's unmanned combat system. |
| 2024 | Central Cabinet Committee (CCS) cleared an order for 240 Sudarshan CIWS guns for the Indian Air Force. |
| December 23 2024 | The Ministry of Defence formed a high-level committee chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to propose a new Road Map addressing the Indian Air Force's critical capability gaps. |
| December 20 2024 | Steel cutting for second MDL-class NGOPV vessel completed |
| December 17 2024 | A parliamentary panel report revealed that the Indian Air Force has only 31 squadrons against a minimal requirement of 42 squadrons, highlighting significant fleet strength shortages. |
| November 5 2024 | The Indian Coast Guard and the Telecommunications Consultants India (TICL) laid the foundation for a full-fledged 'Tier-3' Data Centre in Mahipalpur, Delhi. The project is expected to take 2 years to complete. |
| October 24 2024 | Deal signed with Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd., Goa for Air Cushion Vehicles at ₹387.44 crore |
| October 15 2024 | Final deal signed for 8 General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles from the United States for surveillance and combat purposes. |
| September 10 2024 | Lockheed Martin announced a partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) for C-130J production. |
| September 3 2024 | Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared procurement of Next Generation FPV Class |
| August 31 2024 | Deadline for signing an unspecified agreement or contract related to the Indian Air Force. |
| August 29 2024 | First GSL class ship ICGS Samudra Pratap launched |
| July 2024 | Space startup Pixxel announced plans to supply miniaturised multi-payload satellites to the IAF by 2025 for monitoring goals. |
| July 29 2024 | Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared procurement of Interceptor boats |
| May 31 2024 | Steel cutting for first MDL-class NGOPV vessel completed |
| March 2024 | Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan announced an allocation of Rs 25,000 crore for defence space requirements, including building a constellation of surveillance satellites. |
| March 15 2024 | The United States sent a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to the Indian Ministry of Defence for a deal to supply 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, with the allocation being 15 for the Navy, 8 for the Army, and 8 for the Air Force. The document is awaiting final approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). |
| March 7 2024 | First female agniveers in Indian Air Force history: 153 women passed out from the Airmen Training School in Belagavi, alongside 2,127 male agniveers. |
| February 18 2024 | Government approved clearance for Project 75 Alpha submarines. |
| February 16 2024 | Ministry of Defence gave clearance for procurement of 6 Airbus C-295 Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMMA) |
| February 9 2024 | Embraer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra Defence Systems to bid for the Medium Transport Aircraft tender. |
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