Air India Express has become the first Indian airline to launch a Virtual Interline platform, offering flyers a wider range of booking options. Starting their flight search from the airline's…

Magellan Aerospace Corporation (Magellan) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Farnborough Airshow with the Indian firm, Aequs Private Limited (Aequs) to explore the development of a business…

India will host the 81st annual general meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in 2025. This will be the third time the IATA AGM is being convened…

Fresh after its success in deploying 5G services in India, Vietnam’s Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) is at the ongoing show with the full range of its high-tech defence…

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air India, India's national flag carrier, have established a commercial agreement to initiate a codeshare partnership facilitating connections between Japan and India on Tuesday (Apr.…

FLY91, India's youngest regional airline, announced a partnership with IBS Software on Wednesday (Apr. 3). Aiming to enhance its commercial operations and make air travel more accessible nationwide, the airline…

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has entered into a multi-year engine services agreement with Indian regional airline FLY91 for the Maintenance, Repair And Overhaul (MRO) of the PW127M engines that…

India on Monday successfully carried out the first flight test of intercontinental ballistic missile Agni-5 with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle or MIRV technology, aimed at strengthening its nuclear deterrence…

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has been chosen by Air India to supply avionics hardware for its expanding Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The agreement, announced at the Singapore Airshow 2024,…

SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) has entered into an Inventory Technical Management (ITM) agreement with Air India Group, at the ongoing airshow. SIAEC will provide extensive component support coverage for…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has brought its ‘Sarang’ (Peacock in Hindi) Helicopter Display Team to the Singapore Airshow. This is the maiden appearance of the Indian helicopter display team…

India plans to acquire advanced defence platforms and equipment across various branches of the military as part of its efforts to strengthen overall combat capabilities. The capital acquisition proposal worth…

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced on Tuesday (Feb. 13) the establishment of its new India Digital Capability Center (IDCC) in Bengaluru, India. The center aims to boost innovation…

Terma is set to provide SCANTER 5502 Surface Movement Radars (SMR) for four major Indian airports in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Hyderabad, according to the company’s press release on…

Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in India. The FAL will produce Airbus’ H125 helicopter…

AirAsia, the Malaysia-based multinational low-cost airline, will fly a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Ahmedabad, India starting May 1, 2024. This marks the airline’s eleventh route between Malaysia and…

Aerojet Rocketdyne and Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) have signed a multi-year agreement to increase production for solid rocket motors for key national defense programs. “This…

Indian carrier, IndiGo has created history by becoming the first Indian airline to carry 100 million passengers in a single calendar year. With this achievement, it has joined a select…

India is showcasing its indigenously developed Tejas light combat aircraft at the airshow for the second time. The aircraft is part of an Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent which also…

Buoyed by international interest in their products and growing India-South Korea ties, three Indian companies – Gliders India, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Armoured Vehicles Nigam – are showcasing their capabilities…

India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh recently held talks with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in Rome during the first leg of his visit to Italy and France. During the meeting,…

Naval Group India’s technical workshop at Karwar industrial area, in India, which was inaugurated on 13 September is now operational. Naval Group India is the first subsidiary of any Original…

Embraer Defence & Space recently held the Embraer C-390 Millennium Day in New Delhi, India, in an effort to deepen engagement with the aerospace and defence industry in India and…

The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 14th July, has successfully landed on the Moon. The successful soft landing on the surface of the Moon…

Boeing has announced the start of production of the Indian Army's Apaches in Mesa, Arizona. The company will deliver a total of six AH-64E Apaches fulfilling the Indian Army's requirements.…

Air India has unveiled a modern new brand identity and new aircraft livery that capture the essence of a bold new India. The new look reimagines the iconic Indian window…

UAE-based global aviation group Sky One FZE is actively exploring expansion opportunities in India with significant acquisition plans and new partnerships. With a diverse portfolio of aviation assets, including helicopter…

India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy. The…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a deal to acquire HELA Systems Private Limited, an ‘Indian subsidiary’ of ELTA Systems Ltd. "IAI’s investment in Aerospace Services India is a strong…

India's state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received an order from the nation's Ministry of Defence (MoD) worth Rupees 4.59 billion for two Dornier Do-228 maritime patrol aircraft. The…

Larsen & Toubro and Navantia, Spain have entered into a Teaming Agreement (TA) for the purpose of submission of a techno-commercial bid for the Indian Navy’s prestigious P75 (India) submarine…

Indian state-owned defence public sector undertaking, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced that it has received orders worth Rs. 21.9 billion from the Indian Ministry of Defence. These orders are…

India's indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) completes seven years of service in the Indian Air Force on 1 July. The LCA was christened Tejas in 2003. The multi-role…

GE Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The agreement includes the potential…

In what is a landmark event in Indo-US defence relations, GE Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce fighter jet engines for the…

After the record-breaking 500-A320 Family aircraft order from IndiGo on the opening day of the Paris Air Show, it was Air India's turn to hog the headlines on the second…

Boeing and CAE have signed an agreement through which the latter will become a Boeing Authorized Training Provider and the first to offer Boeing’s Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) curriculum.…

The Indian Navy recently showcased its experience in carrier operations with both its aircraft carrier’s INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant participating in a coordinated deployment along with more than 35…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an MoU to work collaboratively on MRO and upgrades of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with Indian firm, Elcom Systems. India is a strategic partner…

AerCap has completed a mandate for the lease of four new Airbus A321neo aircraft with Air India, the flag carrier of India, following the delivery of the fourth aircraft. The…

India’s state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is displaying its indigenously developed 3-tonne class Light Utility Helicopter for the first time at Langkawi marking the international show debut for the…

India's light tank Zorawar, which is being developed jointly by DRDO and private sector firm L&T, is expected to be ready for trials in the high-altitude mountainous border with China…

The Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Delhi are in Singapore to participate in the Inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) which is underway from 2-8 May. The ships, during their…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India's state-owned airframer has made the maiden flight of the first series production standard LCA Trainer (LT 5201). The trainer aircraft made its maiden flight from…

India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed 10 contracts worth Rupees 55 billion Crores with state-owned defence firm Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). BEL will supply the IAF with 90 EW…

Air India is expanding its UK presence. The Indian flag carrier is launching four new services from London Gatwick to Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Kochi and Goa, switching them from London Heathrow,…

Panasonic Avionics, supplier of in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems (IFEC), has introduced a growing set of capabilities at its facility in Pune, India. Panasonic Avionics’ operations in Pune are the…

India and Italy have established a “startup bridge” to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of strategic partnership, and have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation.…

Korea Aerospace Industries’ (KAI’s) FA-50 fighter aircraft has bagged a US$920-million deal for exporting 18 light combat aircraft to Malaysia. The aircraft was in competition with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL’s)…

Adani Group, the developer and operator of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), through the EPC Contractor Larsen & Toubro has partnered with ADB SAFEGATE to utilize Airfield 4.0 technology ensuring…

Rolls-Royce has received an order from Air India for 68 Trent XWB-97 engines, plus options for 20 more. This is the biggest ever order for the Trent XWB-97, which exclusively…

Aero India 2023 came to a close with the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) 266 partnership agreements, including 201 MoUs, 53 major announcements, nine product launches and three Transfers of…

Indian defence firm, Sagar Defence Engineering and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop autonomous weaponized boat swarms for the Indian Navy. Captain Nikunj Parashar,…

The Tata Group-owned Air India has announced its commitment to order 250 Airbus aircraft. The commitment includes 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle aircraft as well as 34 A350-1000 and…

The Tata Group-owned Air India has placed orders with Boeing for 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliner and 10 777X airplanes. The order is Air India’s largest ever with Boeing…

Boeing unveiled its 2022 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for India at the ongoing airshow, forecasting a long-term passenger growth rate of nearly seven per cent annually through 2041. This growth…

Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Government of India enterprise have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Aero India, for setting up manufacturing facilities in India for precision-strike 70mm…

India’s Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia recently made a visit to Collins India Operations Center (CIOC) at KIADB Aerospace Park. During his visit, Scindia met with the…

Embraer’s C-390 Millennium military multi-mission tactical air transport aircraft is being showcased for the first time at Aero India. The company is eyeing a new air force requirement for up…

Schiebel India is targeting the growing market for Unmanned Air System’s (UAS) with its CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS. A CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS in Indian Navy colours was unveiled on the inaugural…

Boeing has launched its first Global Support Center (GSC) in India. The announcement was made at the ongoing airshow and the new India GSC will continue supporting the development of…

Boeing announced on the inaugural day of Aero India, that it would invest in a new logistics center in India to cater to its regional customers. Continuing to expand its…

GE’s local subsidiary in India has announced that it is under contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited to provide a comprehensive digital solutions package to enhance the capabilities of the LM2500…

India’s biennial airshow, Aero India underway in Bengaluru provides an insight into the growth of the nation’s indigenous Aerospace & Defence (A&D) industry in recent years. The theme for the…

The operating location of two leased General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) manufactured MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) with the Indian Navy was recently toured by Senior Staff from…

Thales which is an important partner to the Indian defence industry is highlighting its efforts to grow its India supply chain. The French firm is also presenting new defence technologies,…

Rafael of Israel is presenting a range of new systems at the ongoing airshow and also presenting local partnerships such as Kalyani-Rafael (KRAS) and Astra-Rafael (ARC) with whom it has…

Indian state-owned defence public sector undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced that it will showcase a wide range of defence products at the upcoming Aero India air show in…

Amazon India has launched Amazon Air, making it the first e-commerce company in the country to have a dedicated air cargo network. India is the first market in Asia for…

Air India relaunch plans have both Airbus and Boeing happy. The carrier is set to order 425 single-aisle jets including 235 Airbus A320neo-family planes as well as 190 Boeing 737…

The Indian Navy has commissioned the INS Vagir, its fifth Kalvari-Class (Scorpene Class) submarine into service. The last submarine of the P75 series, the Vagsheer, is currently completing her sea…

Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad. “This is a…

Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business has officially opened the doors to its new India Engineering Center (IEC) in Bengaluru. The facility is co-located with Pratt & Whitney’s India Capabilities…

Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited, a joint venture between Russia and India, registered and located in India, whose founders on the Russian side are Rosoboronexport and Kalashnikov Concern (both are subsidiaries…

Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Pvt Ltd (KRAS) has rolled out the 100th Medium Range Surface to Air Missile Kit for delivery to the Indian Armed Forces. The missile kit is…

At the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022, Gliders India Limited welcomed Prime Minister of Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh and the Ambassador of India in Vietnam Sandeep Arya.…

The Akash surface to air missile (SAM) system which has been developed by India's Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has reportedly attracted the attention of the Vietnamese military. India…

Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp., has officially inaugurated its new Global Engineering and Technology Center (GETC) and Collins India Operations Center in Bengaluru. The new sites are…

Hoping to become one of Vietnam's major providers of high tech weapons, India has offered the country BrahMos cruise missiles, the Akash missile air defence system, Varunastra anti-submarine torpedoes, and…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced that MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft on lease from GA-ASI to India’s Navy have completed 10,000th flight hours on November 22. The MQ-9A was performing…

Air India, the Indian airline owned by Tata Group has announced that it will lease six Airbus A320neo narrow body aircraft and six Boeing B777-300 ER widebody aircraft to further…

With Indian defence exports on an upward trajectory with recent export successes in the Philippines for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and Armenia for the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL),…

Pratt & Whitney, through its subsidiary United Technologies Corporation India Pvt Ltd (UTCIPL), and in partnership with United Way Bengaluru (a not-for-profit organization) has opened two STEM labs in Bengaluru,…

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of a transport aircraft manufacturing project for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Vadodara, in the Western Indian State of…

CARACAL, a leading small arms manufacturer and entity within EDGE, one of the top 25 advanced technology and defence groups in the world, has inked a partnership agreement, following a…

Adani Defence Systems & Technologies on Tuesday signed a definitive agreement to acquire Air Works, India's biggest and oldest MRO, for INR 400 crore. "Air Works has impeccable proven capabilities…

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ‘Fourth Positive Indigenization List’ of 101 items during the opening ceremony of DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. All the items included in the…

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi unveiled the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft at the India Pavilion during Day 2 of the ongoing show. The approval of the…

Rolls-Royce has reiterated its commitment to support India’s vision of self-reliance in defence, through collaboration opportunities to co-design, co-develop and co-produce fighter jet engines in the country. Kishore Jayaraman, President,…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has opened a new subsidiary located in New Delhi India, Aerospace Services India (ASI). ASI is the sole authorized OEM’s Technical Representative for the entire MRSAM…

Boeing India announced on the inaugral day of DefExpo, that it would assess and collaborate with Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) to develop raw materials for standards aerospace parts and…

Indian Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has entered into an MoU with Munitions India Limited (MIL), to jointly address the Indian requirements in the areas of ammunition, explosives and…

The 12th edition of DefExpo-2022, India’s only land, naval & homeland security systems exhibition is showcasing the rapid growth in India’s indigenous defence capability. The biennial exhibition was earlier scheduled…

A delegation from Rosoboronexport, a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, is taking part in Defexpo India 2022, the Land, Naval and State Security Systems Exhibition, which will be held…

Lockheed Martin is presenting its diverse portfolio of defence capabilities and solutions at the ongoing DefExpo. The company’s exhibit this year includes a broad span of advanced technologies from the…

India and Thailand have agreed to enhance cooperation on defence and security matters, including cyber-security. Both countries have decided to increase joint training and exercises in defence and security. The…

Air India has selected RateGain’s -  'AirGain' product to dynamically adjust prices with real-time, accurate, and high-quality airfare data to compete globally with leading airlines Aruna Gopalakrishnan- Executive Director Corporate…

The sixth Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft has been delivered to Boeing and the Indian Navy, after completion of maintenance work by Air Works. The aircraft delivered, was the last…

India’s newest airline, Akasa Air has commenced operations. Akasa Air made its first revenue flight from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Vinay…

After securing orders from the Philippines Army and Navy for the BrahMos mobile land-based supersonic anti-ship missile, India is aiming to export the weapon to three other countries in the…

Boeing has completed a major milestone in its quest to achieve a fighter sale to India with the successful completion of operational demonstration tests of the F/A-18 Super Hornet in…

Amid claims and counterclaims by competitors vying for Malaysia’s MiG-29 replacement program, officials from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) indicate that the country is likely to select the Korea…

The latest stealth warship for the Indian Navy, Y-3023 Dunagiri, a Project 17A Frigate being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Limited (GRSE), was recently launched in Kolkata. ‘Dunagiri’ is the…

The Indian Navy has decommissioned its Russian-built Kilo Class submarine INS Sindhudhvaj after 35 years of service. INS Sindhudhvaj was the flag bearer of indigenization and had many firsts to…

Batik Air Malaysia will start flying four new daily round trip routes between Indonesia and India via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia starting on 1 August 2022. "Along with the recovery of…

Akasa Air is readying itself for start of commercial flights starting in the summer of 2022 to support growing demand across India. Akasa Air took delivery of its first Boeing…

During his trip to New Delhi, on Apr 21,2022, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Britain and India will strengthen their defense and security ties, including partnering on development…

With defence exports now a priority for the Indian Government, several Indian companies are present at the India Pavilion at the ongoing ADAS. One notable participant is BrahMos, which is…

India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced another succesful test of the indigenously developed helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) ‘HELINA’, which paves the way for its integration on the…

AirAsia has announced that it will resume international flights from India to Malaysia and Thailand. Flights are now available from April and May 2022 onwards. Manoj Dharmani, AirAsia’s Regional Commercial…

Boeing has delivered the 12th P-8I maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to India. The new MPA, delivered on Feb. 19, is the fourth of four additional aircraft delivered under the options…

ATR and Alliance Air have signed a deal by which the carrier will acquire two ATR 42-600 via lessor TrueNoord. The new aircraft will support Alliance Air’s mission of serving…

Saab has announced the Indian armed forces as a new customer for its AT4 single-shot weapon. The contract was signed by FFV Ordnance AB, responsible for Saab’s Ground Combat offer…

 Boeing has announced the appointment of Alain Garcia as Vice President of Business Development for its defence and services business in India. The U.S. airframer said that the appointment was…

India's state owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the completion of a six turn spin on the indigenously developed HJT-36 Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT). The capability to enter…

India's top military officer, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, died in a helicopter accident on Wednesday. The accident claimed 12 other lives, including that of his wife Madhulika…

India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, which makes the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter, has offered to establish a manufacturing unit in Egypt, in the framework of a contract for…

The Egyptian and Indian armed forces are witnessing closer cooperation than ever before, even as both nations continue to work to further solidify defence ties. Both nations undertake regular Joint…

Akasa Air, a brand of SNV Aviation, has ordered 72 737 MAX airplanes to build its fleet. The deal, signed at the Dubai Airshow, is valued at nearly US$9 billion…

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM ADC has taken over as the new Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Prior to assuming…

India has formally signed the deal to acquire  56 Airbus C295 MW aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force (IAF) legacy AVRO fleet. Under the deal, Airbus will deliver the first…

India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed orders for 118 Arjun Mk-1A Main Battle Tanks (MBT) for the Indian Army. The MoD has placed orders for the MBTs worth approximately…

GA Telesis Engine Services has received certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India to overhaul CFM56-5B/-7B engines. DGCA India approval is a significant milestone for GATES…

India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has certified ExecuJet MRO Services in Dubai to carry out line and heavy maintenance on various types of Indian registered Dassault Falcon business…

In a significant boost to India’s defence capabilities, the first deliverable Firing Unit (FU) of the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) System had been handed over to Indian…

India has decided to buy 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The deal is expected to cost about USD2.5 billion. The Cabinet…

The Indian Navy's new Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) ‘Vikrant’ has commenced sea trials. During the ships maiden outing its performance, including hull, main propulsion, PGD and auxiliary equipment would be…

The Indian Navy has received its 10th P-8I MPA from Boeing.  The latest delivery is the second aircraft to be delivered from an additional order for four aircraft placed under…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for procurement of 10 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS). The. procurement is open only to Indian vendors through…

The Keel laying of the second frigate of the Indian Navy's follow-on ship of the Project 1135.6 Class has taken place.  The Keel for the first ship was laid on…

Jetendra S Gavankar has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Safran Helicopter Engines India. He takes over from Satish Kirtikar who is retiring after a long stint with…

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has taken delivery of three Dhruv Mk III helicopters built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The new Dhruv Mk III helicopters will be part of…

Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems, a joint venture involving Mahindra Defense Systems and Telephonics Corporation,  will supply 11 Airport Surveillance Radars with Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar for the Indian Navy and…

Volga-Dnepr Airlines, leader in outsize and super-heavy air freight transportations, has operated three charter flights to India from China, Ireland and Germany carrying out an aid & relief mission to…

The prevailing acute shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in India has forced Air India to cancel its employee vaccine drive this week. The vaccination camp was planned for Tuesday and Thursday…

Qatar Airways Cargo has airlifted 300 tonnes of medical supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and oxygen canisters on its B777 freighters to India as the country struggles to find…

Airbus will supply its Tactilon Agnet 500 communication and collaboration platform to Indian mobile network operator BSNL. Airbus will complete the contract in association with its value-added reseller; Arubaito India…

Boeing expects India to have a demand for more than 2,200 new airplanes valued at nearly US$320 billion over the next 20 years, with the demand fuelled by a growing…

The Indian Army has retired its 130mm Self Propelled M-46 Catapult Guns and 160mm Tampella Mortars from service. The decommissioning ceremony took place at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges with…

The United States remains the largest arms exporter, increasing its global share of arms exports from 32 to 37 per cent between 2011–15 and 2016–20, while exports of Chinese and…

The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant Training Center, under the Russian Helicopters holding company, has successfully completed training a second group of pilots and engineering staff of the Indian company Sky One…

India's Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced that its indigenously developed Fuel Cell based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System has completed User Specific Tests. According to the DRDO,…

India's Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed a flight demonstration of its Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) propulsion based missile system which will use ramjet propulsion. The SFDR…

In a manifestation of growing defence relations between the UAE and India, an Indian Navy missile boat, INS Pralaya is participating at the ongoing show. INS Mysore, an indigenously built…

A book commissioned on the Indian Tejas light fighter by the Indian Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) was released during Aero India 2021. The book release took place in…

Israeli Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) firm SpearUAV has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian firm Paras Aerospace to introduce the encapsulated Ninox 40 system to the Indian market…

Boeing has announced strategic agreements with Air Works for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of two of its key defence platforms in India, the P-8I operated by the Indian…

The ongoing pandemic has expectedly had an impact on the turnout of companies and delegations at the ongoing Aero India 2021, but  the event has seen a strong turnout by…

Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) training is set to receive a fillip in India, courtesy Airbus and Flytech Aviation Academy (FAA). On the opening day of the ongoing Aero India…

Rafael has unveiled a new variant of its SPICE 250 air-to-surface munition at the ongoing airshow, which is powered by a new integrated turbojet engine. "SPICE is combat-proven, with outstanding…

Terma Bullish on Indian Prospects What products are Terma  highlighting at Aero India? AeroIndia has always been an important event for Terma in terms of meeting the important stakeholders and…

Few would have thought at the beginning of this year that it would be possible for trade shows to resume. Aero India , the first airshow of 2021, is not…

Indian state-owned defence firm Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is showcasing new products in the airborne domain at Aero India. Among the new products being displayed at Aero India are a…

Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec State Corporation) is presenting a wide range of advanced Russian defence technologies at the ongoing Aero India, including an all-new anti-drone system. More than 200 military…

Dassault Aviation continues to build its in-country presence in India and is showcasing its India sourcing capabilities at the ongoing airshow. Major pieces of engine doors and the rudder for…

Raytheon Technologies is bullish on its prospects in India and is participating at Aero India to further these goals. The company is eyeing  numerous avenues for growth within the country,…

The decks have been cleared for Boeing to vie with other companies to win the US$18 billion Indian Air Force (IAF) contract for 114 fighter jets. The U.S. government has…

Global defence, aerospace and security company, BAE Systems will demonstrate how its products and services – across land, air and sea, under the theme of “Partnering in India to Make…

Aero India 2021 slated to take place between February 3-5 in Bangalore, India will feature strong participation from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), which will present a wide range of defence…

Indian budget airline SpiceJet, which launched its UAE hub in November, has added more Indian cities to its network from its Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) International hub and will increase…

The Indian Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 trainers at a cost of…

India's Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved the procurement of an estimated 16,000 Telescopic Sights for 7.62 x 51mm Light Machine Gun (LMG) with grant of Acceptance of Necessity (AoN)…

India’s national carrier Air India (AI) has announced that it will launch a twice weekly non-stop service between Bengaluru - San Francisco. AI's twice weekly non-stop service is to start…

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), an independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry, has appointed Pascale Barhouch as director of business development for the…

With threats from neighbouring China on the rise, India has launched a series of tests of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with the successful operational firing of the ground attack…

In a boost to India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will make SCANTER 2001 radars in India under Transfer of Technology from Terma. The Indian company has chosen…

The 30th edition of the India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) held between the navies of both nations is underway. Indo-Thai CORPAT is being held between November 18 – 20 and…

The Indian Navy is planning to lease certain assets in the medium term to mitigate the gap in critical operational capabilities. “We may also look at operational enablers like utility…

Indian regional carrier, Star Air is implementing Collins Aerospace’s ARINC PaxLink Passenger Service System to manage its reservations, inventory, distribution and departure control with the integrated cloud-based system. “We were…

India took delivery of three more Rafale fighter jets as the second batch flew in non-stop from France. The Indian Air Force announced that the fighter aircraft arrived at Jamnagar…

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) from India is showcasing its wide range of combat ships and promoting the Indian government's "Make in India" initiative at the ongoing Euronaval Online. Since 1979,…

The Indian Navy will add another Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvette to its fleet on Thursday, when the last of four indigenously built ASW stealth corvettes under the Project 28…

FSTC (Flight Simulation Technique Centre), India’s leading full flight training company is looking at measures to help aviation students in the current times, where the industry is coping with various…

The Indian Navy successfully test-fired the naval version of BrahMos cruise missile from the Indian Navy’s indigenously-built stealth destroyer INS Chennai on Oct. 18. According to a tweet by the…

Singapore based aircraft leasing company Air Safa has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters for a H125 helicopter with the option to add another one in the future. The…

The Indian government is keen on buying the commercial aircraft business of Embraer, according to reports in the local media. The interest on part of the Indian government comes in…

Global aerospace and defence accelerator Starburst announced its expansion to India today, just weeks after it  launched an Aviation Tech Accelerator Program in Singapore. Starburst India will operate out of…

India’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced the succesful test fire of an indigenously developed Laser Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM). The new laser guided ATGM was…

India's Ministy of Home Affairs recently announced a tender for the acquisition of six 7.62 X 51mm bolt action sniper rifles for its National Security Guard (NSG) commandoes. The sniper…

UAE-based small arms manufacturer, CARACAL, the 2018 winner of an Indian Government tender to supply the Indian Army with 93,895 CAR 816 assault rifles, has announced its willingness to move…

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has announced the completion of 50,000 flights since India's lockdown till September 12, 2020. The tally includes scheduled commercial operations, passenger charters, CarGo charters, Air Bubble…

Indian state-owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the completion of 'Hot & High' trials for its indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). According to a HAL release, the…

India's ongoing confrontation with China over a border dispute in Eastern Ladakh has escalated this week with allegations and counter-allegations by both sides. The simmering confrontation has been brewing for…

India successfully tests indigenously-developed hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle (HSTDV), powered by a scramjet engine. Image used for representational purposes only.

New Delhi: The Indian Army will soon get LONGBOW fire control radar (FCR) for its AH-64E Apache Helicopters. Besides India, the U.S. Army recently awarded LONGBOW Limited Liability Company (LBL),…

India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved several indigenous defence procurements, worth an estimated Rs87.7 billion. The most important approval was for procurement of…

Lockheed Martin has received a US$182 million contract from the U.S. Govt for the production, delivery and integration of 24 Airborne Low Frequency Sonars (ALFS) for the government of India;…

The first 5 Dassault Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF) which took-off from Merignac airbase in Bordeaux on July 27, have completed their 7,000 km journey to…

The first batch of five Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale's are slated to arrive in India on July 29. The aircraft  will be inducted at Air Force Station Ambala. "IAF…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Commanders’ Conference (AFCC), which features participation of the top uniformed officers of the service, is currently underway in New Delhi. The AFCC is chaired by …

India's Ministry of Defence has placed an order with state owned public sector undertaking BEML for supply of 1,512 Track Width Mine Plough (TWMP) for Indian Army T-90 S/SK Tanks.…

Indra has been awarded a contract for the supply of navigational aids to 37 of India’s military airfields. The Spanish company will supply the systems to India through a local…

India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved a proposal to buy 21 MIG-29 fighters along with upgradation of existing 59 MiG-29 aircraft and procurement of 12 Su-30 MKI jets from…

For Malaysia's low cost carrier Air Asia, India and Japan are peripheral markets and it could, at some point, exit its Indian venture with the Tata Group, a Credit Suisse…

India resumed domestic commercial flights from Monday, as part of a continuing relaxation of its lockdown to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. The resumption of internal flights, exactly two months after…

SpiceJet's fleet of five dedicated freighters are crisscrossing the global skies carrying vital supplies including medicines, medical devices, cold-chain medical supplies, farm produce for various governments, medical and pharma companies,…

The French Space Agency (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales, CNES) has recently signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the development and manufacture of the thermal infrared instrument for…

Entry to Qatar has been temporarily suspended for passengers from several countries including India, China, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The restriction will severely affect those travelling to the…

Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) will provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services in support of Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines and customers in India. AIESL will service PW1100G-JM…

The Indian Government has finalised deals for the purchase of 30 military helicopters from the USA at an estimated cost of US$3.5 billion. The orders for  24 Sikorsky MH-60R ‘Romeo’…

The Adani group will join the race to acquire Air India and plans to submit an expression of interest (EoI) by next month, said a source close to the development. According to news reports,…

The Indian Navy has received its newest warship, Kavaratti, which is the last in the Series of 04 Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes (ASWC) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd.…

Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s award-winning flag carrier, will launch services between Almaty and India’s commercial centre, Mumbai on 1st June 2020. Flights will be operated four times a week using Airbus A320,…

Thales has tied up with MKU to co-develop Elfie Night Vision Device (NVD) for the armed forces in India and across the world. With this, both companies have further solidified…

India's own Light Utility Helicopter (LUH)  has received the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) paving the way for its productionisation. The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director R Madhavan…

On the second day of the show, a total of 14 agreements were signed between Russian defence majors and Indian military firms providing for joint production of spare parts of…

Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has signed a roadmap with the Russian-Indian company Indo-Russian Helicopters Limited (IRHL) for localization of Ka-226T helicopter production in India. The…

India will increase the licensed production of Russian T-90S main battle tanks, Deputy Director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Vladimir Drozhzhov has said. "Last year a contract was…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) for collaboration on establishing a new center for providing product life cycle support including…

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is exhibiting more than 500 products from all technology clusters in line with the event''s theme ''Digital Transformation of Defence''. "The display of…

India and South Korea plan to develop defence industrial collaboration through a new roadmap. The Defence Ministers of India Rajnath Singh and his South Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-doo - exchanged…

Discussions between India and the US on the potential sale of armed MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) are progressing at a…

Global aerospace major Airbus is showcasing its latest military products and defence technologies at the show. Airbus is demonstrating its “capabilities and commitment” to help kick-start a defence industrial base…

L&T MBDA Missile Systems (LTMMSL), a joint venture between India's Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Europe's MBDA, has set up a Missile  Integration facility in southern Indian state of Tamil…

Over 1,000 companies from nearly 70 countries are participating in the biggest-ever DefExpo beginning today in the northern Indian city of Lucknow. The number of foreign companies participating in the…

New Delhi has launched another bid to privatise its struggling national carrier, Air India, after failing to secure any bids for a majority share two years ago. The government announced…

Israel's Controp Precision Technologies has won a tender to supply its iSKY-50HD electrooptical/infrared (EO/IR) system for fitment onto unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) being developed by India's state-owned Defence Research and…

Continuing its outreach to develop the innovation ecosystem in India, Airbus has signed a contract with Bengaluru-based startup Traxof Technologies to automate the talent acquisition process for Airbus’ Information Management…

Amadeus and Air India have announced that the airline will benefit from the world’s largest and most diverse travel seller community, using the best professional sales technology, underpinned by the…

Pratt & Whitney has appointed Ashmita Sethi as its Managing Director for India. Sethi will provide strategic direction for the company’s growth and business goals in India, and drive all…

India based Nova CBRN Technologies (Nova), is a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defence services firm that has pioneered the development of CBRN Threat Management & Response Software. Nova is…

The 2nd Scorpene Class Submarine for the Indian Navy has been commissioned into service. The new submarine named INS Khanderi was built by built by Indian shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders…

India and Israel have accelerated the negotiations about the Indian Air Force plan to acquire more Israel built Phalcon type AEW systems. The Indian Air Force that already operates three…

The Indian Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) which is designed and developed by state owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully demonstrated its high altitude capability in hot and high…

Astra Rafael Communication System (ARC), a Joint Venture between Astra Microwave Pvt Ltd. and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, inaugurated their state-of-the-art facility at Hardware Technology Park, Hyderabad…

The Indian Navy has taken delivery of a Chetak helicopter built by state owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Indian Navy placed an order with HAL for supply of…

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched the three-stage GSLV Mk-III rocket on Monday, July 22 at 2:43 p.m. local time from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, an…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a US$50 million follow-up agreement to give  complementary naval medium range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) systems to the Indian Navy. “Under the contract, IAI will…

Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has been recognized for 4 Star service excellence, retaining the accolade of "Best Airline in Central Asia and India" in the Skytrax World…

By Arie Egozi The Indian Navy last week achieved a significant milestone in enhancing its anti-air-warfare capability with the maiden cooperative engagement firing of the Medium Range Surface to Air…

India has given a contract to the state-run Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) to build eight anti-submarine warfare (ASW) shallow water crafts for the navy, according to a…

In a move to modernize the armed forces and to bolster its combat prowess along the border with Pakistan, the Indian Army will induct an additional 464 Russian-origin upgraded T-90…

As many as 29 Air India flights were delayed by over an hour on Monday as the India's national carrier, Air India's operations continued to be impacted by the software…

The U.S. Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified the U.S. Congress of the possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to India of 24 Sikorsky MH-60R Multi-Mission helicopters valued at an…

The Indian Air Force is all set to induct four Chinook strategic heavy-lift helicopters into its fleet on March 25.   The aircraft were delivered to the country one month…

The Indian Defence Ministry is likely to consider a proposal to buy one million (10 lakh) multi-mode hand grenades for its army under the 'Make in India' project in the…

India and Russia inaugurated a production plant to manufacture AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles in the northeastern Indian town of Korwa. The project stipulates manufacturing more than 700,000 rifles with gradual…

Tension prevails in the sub-continent as Pakistan claimed to have shot down two MiG-21 aircraft of the Indian air force (IAF). Indian authorities say the IAF has downed one F-16…

The overwhelming sentiment at the 12th edition of Aero India, currently underway at Bengaluru is of an airshow that has lost its spark.   As compared to the previous edition…

India’s Tejas light fighter has formally received its Final Operational Clearance (FOC) and Release to Service Document (RSD), signifying the completion of development of the Tejas MK1 variant. 20th February…

US airframer Boeing, is preparing for a busy year in India, with deliveries of three different aircraft types.   The airframer will start deliveries of CH-47F(I) Chinooks and AH-64E Apache…

Missile specialist MBDA, which continues with its successful run in the Indian market, is seeking to further increase its marketshare. The company is likely to see increased orders from the…

Sweden’s Saab, which is competing for an Indian fighter tender for 114 aircraft is continuing to grow its in-country presence, in anticipation of a potential future order for the Gripen…

Indian state owned defence firm, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), is showcasing a new range of futuristic Indian cruise and precision strike missiles at Aero India.   The long-range stand-off Khagantak-225-LW…

Israeli defence firm, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is displaying a wide range of defence equipment at the ongoing air show and has unveiled a new long range stand-off air-to-surface missile,…

Russian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of State Corporation Rostec) has announced partnerships with Elcom, Valdel Advanced Technologies, Dynamatic Technologies, Integrated Helicopter Services and Bharat Forge, covering assemblies such as…

Eager to build on the interest the SeaGuardian and SkyGuardian has generated in India and other countries in the region, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is showcasing the capabilities…

In an effort to differentiate itself in the Indian fighter tender for 110 aircraft, US aircraft manufacturer, Lockheed Martin has renamed the aircraft as the F-21.   Company officials say…

Airbus Helicopters announced the delivery of another H145 helicopter to an Indian customer at the ongoing Aero India.   The helicopter was delivered to Mumbai based Heligo Charters Private Limited…

The 12th edition of Aero India is underway under a heavy air, following the loss of two Indian Air Force (IAF) Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team aircraft during rehearsals, the previous…

BAE Systems is highlighting its high technology capabilities at the ongoing airshow. The company is expected to provide greater information on its participation in Team Tempest, the UK’s technology development…

Russia is putting up a large presence at the ongoing airshow, and Rosoboronexport the organizer of the joint Russian display at the exhibition, has brought together more than 200 pieces…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a newly-developed loitering munition, called ‘Mini Harpy’ on the inaugural day of the show. The Mini Harpy is being displayed for the first time…

A day ahead of AeroIndia 2019, two aircraft of the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team crashed after mid-air collision, at the Yelahanka Airforce Station in Bengaluru during rehearsals.   News Agency PTI…

Bureaucracy is delaying the delivery of 60 Russian KA-226T helicopters for the Indian Armed Forces, Russian State Corporation Rostec Chief Executive Sergey Chemezov has informed. Russia and India had agreed…

Russia is awaiting an advance payment from India to start the delivery process of the five S-400 Triumph long-range air defence missile systems (ADMS), CEO of Russia’s hi-tech corporation Rostec…

From flying and static displays of its best-in-class products to showcasing its cutting-edge aerospace services, Airbus has planned one of its biggest-ever participations at Aero India, to be held in…

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has received a contract for the construction of two Project 1135.6 warships for the Indian Navy. The two warships are slated for delivery in June 2026…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced that it has received agreements worth US$93 million from India, for provision of Naval MRSAM (Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile) systems. Under the contracts, IAI…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) entered agreements worth US $93 million for provision of Naval MRSAM (Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile) systems. The contracts were entered with the Indian Navy and Cochin…

India’s state owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the successful completion of all weapon integration tests, for the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) clearing the way for…

Boeing raised its long-term forecast for commercial airplanes in India as unprecedented domestic passenger traffic and rapidly expanding low-cost carriers (LCCs) drive the need for 2,300 new jets – valued at $320 billion –…

French ship builder Naval Group has completed 10 years of operations in India with its 100 per cent owned subsidiary, which first started operations as DCNS India in 2008.  …

National carrier Air India is underutilizing its flagship Boeing Dreamliner fleet due to flight crew shortage as well as technical issues with only 21 planes being deployed for operations every day, said an Indian news agency report.…

Indian business conglomerate, Tata Group has announced that it will commence production of F-16 wings in India, following the finalisation of an agreement with Lockheed Martin.   Tata Advanced Systems…

Russia’s Rostec State Corporation has announced that Technodinamika has commenced the installation of marine hydraulic systems on the Indian Navy aircraft carrier Vikramaditya.   Within the project, installation supervision, commissioning…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has placed a follow-on order with Saab for the IDAS-2 (Integrated Defensive Aids Suite) self-protection suites as part of an order valued at approximately MSEK 350.…

Boeing and India recently took a significant step toward modernizing the Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet by completing the first flights of Apache and Chinook helicopters destined for delivery next…

Lockheed Martin company, Sikorsky announced the sale of an S-76D helicopter to an Indian customer on the inaugural day of the Farnborough Airshow. To be operated by the Government of…

Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) delivered six Mi-17-1V helicopters to the Border Security Force (BSF) of the Republic of India. The helicopters were overhauled at Novosibirsk…

In yet another sign that the military ties between the two countries are becoming stronger, the U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of six Apache helicopters…

Air India is marking 70 years since its first flight took off from Mumbai to London in June 1948. Later this month, Air India is preparing to mark the historic…

With the global space launch services market growing continuously and expected to grow healthy, India’s Antrix Corporation Limited (Antrix) is looking at countries such as Kazakhstan for launch service revenue…

WOW air, Iceland's only low-fare airline, will soon connect Canadians to Delhi at the lowest price on the market, with a new route to India lifting off December 6, 2018.   Travellers from Toronto and Montreal will be…

A successful Rafael Derby Air-to-Air Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) test from an Indian Tejas light fighter, marks the completion of integration work of the missile on the aircraft.…

Ongoing privatisation and mounting losses have not deterred India’s flag carrier, Air India, from adding to the already-bloated workforce, as it's in the process of hiring around 270 co-pilots in…

Philippine Airlines is looking to enter India by the fourth quarter of 2018 with two new planned services out of Manila Ninoy Aquino Int'l to each of New Delhi and Mumbai.   According to a…

Emirates Airline described Iran as a “very important market” and said it is interested in increasing its operations there.   Shaikh Majid Al Mualla, divisional senior vice-president of commercial operations…

Two MoUs for strategic co-operation in the development and production of optronic devices and F90close quarter battle (CQB) rifle for the Indian Army have been inked by  MKU Limited and…

European sensor solutions house HENSOLDT has enhanced its India presence by setting up an Indian subsidiary, HENSOLDT Pvt Ltd (“HENSOLDT India”). Based in Bengaluru, HENSOLDT India will increase the parent…

India’s Government owned defence electronics company, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) unveiled a number of new products for the Indian Army at the ongoing DefExpo, land and naval systems exhibition underway…

The Indian government may relax the deadline for submitting an expression of interest (EoI) to buy 76 per cent stake in the state-owned carrier Air India.   The structure of…

AirAsia India took delivery of its 18th aircraft, Airbus A320, expanding its fleet size to 18 planes. The new aircraft will help the airline add new routes and enhance the…

India's largest airline IndiGo has pulled out of the race to acquire national carrier Air India, dealing a blow to the government's privatisation campaign.   Indigo told the Bombay Stock…

India has asked global companies to submit proposals for 110 fighter jets, the world’s biggest such order currently.   The Indian Air Force (IAF) sought requests for information for the…

The government of India plans to retain a 24 per cent stake each in Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express, reported The Hindu.   The government is also…

The Indian government may relax the requirement for Air India disinvestment by allowing a company with a proven track record of running a successful airline to bid even if its net worth…

Air India will begin direct flights to Tel Aviv, flying over Saudi airspace. The move ends a decades-long ban on the use of Saudi airspace for flights to Israel.  …

Singapore Airlines has an open mind about making an initial bid for a stake in Air India.   According to a Reuters report, David Lim, general manager for India said, “India…

Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, has predicted India will require 1,750 new passenger and cargo aircraft over the next 20 years to meet the exponential growth in both passenger and…

AirAsia India, the budget carrier, inducted its 17th aircraft by adding another A320 aircraft to its fleet. The airline will be now flying to Imphal from New Delhi as well…

The Directorate of the General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have taken a drastic step of grounding 11 Airbus narrow-body aircraft – A320 neos – powered by the latest Pratt &…

AirAsia India has set January 2019 as its target to commence flights to overseas destinations.   “Our strategy is that once we get to 20 planes (operating in domestic operations)…

India’s Tejas light fighter has successfully met a key Indian Air Force (IAF) requirement with the successful completion of a hot refueling trial, followed by a test flight. Indian airframer…

India’s Tejas light fighter has successfully met a key Indian Air Force (IAF) requirement with the successful completion of a hot refueling trial, followed by a test flight. Indian airframer…

The Indian Navy has launched its third P75 Scorpene Class conventional attack submarine (SSK) today. The submarine has been built by Indian shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) through technology…

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced a successful test flight of the indigenously designed and developed Long Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile ‘NIRBHAY’.

India is aiming to soon induct a new generation guided bomb – called the Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW), into the country’s military forces.

Saab has announced a partnership with Indian private sector firm Adani Group in a bid for an Indian Air Force (IAF) requirement for single-engine fighter aircraft. A release from Saab…

The delivery of the first Indian made Long-Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) has been completed. India’s Minister of Defence Arun Jaitley, was present on the occasion.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) now has access to a state-of-the-art C-130J Super Hercules simulator training center, following the inauguration of the facility located at Air Force Base Hindon.

The Indian Army will now receive six Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, following approval of the acquisition by India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).

The 21st edition of the exercise, MALABAR-17 held between the navies of between India, US and Japan are now underway and the exercises aim to increase interoperability amongst the three…

Indian firms Dynamatic Technologies Ltd (DTL) and Elcom Systems have signed a cooperation agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI), to jointly address the needs of the Indian UAV market.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Kalyani Strategic Systems (KSSL), the defense arm of a Kalyani Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand their joint venture (JV) to cover…

Lockheed Martin and India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have announced their partnership to pursue India’s light fighter requirement with an F-16 Block 70 ‘Make in India’ offer.The F-16 Block…

India's Ministry of Defence has announced the successful flight test of an indigenously developed 3rd generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM).

Sea trials have commenced with the second Scorpene Class submarine ‘Khanderi’, which was built at Mazagon Docks Limited in India with collaboration from DCNS of France.

The Indian Navy’s P-8I fleet has completed 10,000 flight hours since their induction in 2015.

India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a follow-on contract to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) worth US$630 million, for supply of Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) air &…

Indian shipbuilder Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has completed the delivery of the second Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) designed and constructed by GSL for Mauritius Coast Guard (MCG).

Larsen &Toubro has signed a contract with the India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) for supply of 100 units of 155mm/ 52 calibre Tracked Self-Propelled Gun systems to the Indian Army.

India will buy chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence support equipment worth US$75 million from the U.S. The U.S. State Department has approved the deal that includes the sale of…

Four Indian Navy warships, namely Indian Naval Ships Mumbai, Trishul, Tarkash and Aditya have arrived at Souda Bay, Greece for a three-day visit as part of the Indian Navy’s overseas…

The United Kingdom and India will work together to strengthen their existing defence and security relationship. UK Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon met with his Indian counterpart Arun Jaitley in…

NEW DELHI: Israel has signed a deal worth about US$2 billion with India to supply its army and navy with missile defence systems. “Considered to be the largest defense contract…

The Indian Navy decommissioned the aircraft INS Viraat on March 06 after 30 years of service with the Navy. Prior to its acquisition by India in 1986, the aircraft carrier…

The first Integrated Heliport in India has been inaugurated in association with Indian rotorcraft operator Pawan Hans.The Rohini Heliport will further boost helicopter services in India which remain at a…

Air India has taken delivery of the first of 14-aircraft leased from Kuwait headquartered ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company, adding to the list of Airbus A320neo operators.

A new service support offering for Russian Helicopters, rotary wing platforms operating in India is being proposed by the helicopter manufacturer.

Defence and security company Saab offers a fighter sensor package for the Indian Tejas LCA Mk1A fighter aircraft. The package consists of a state-of-the-art Saab AESA fighter radar closely integrated…

India’s largest ecosystem in aerospace precision engineering and manufacturing company, Aequs has announced that it will open a high-end multi capability aerospace and defence manufacturing facility in Tuem, Goa.

India has decided to increase the range of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to 450 kilometers from the present 290 km. “We have tweaked the configuration of the missile to…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Dynamatic Technologies Ltd (DTL) from India have announced their cooperation to jointly address the needs of the Indian UAV market.

Thales has decided to transfer the STARStreak missile technology to India. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Thales and India’s state-owned Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) on the sidelines of…

BAE Systems expects to generate substantial interest for its latest version of the Hawk advanced jet trainer, “The Advanced Hawk fast jet trainer”.

Ukranian airframer Antonov is showcasing several transport aircraft at Aero India, highlighting the companies ties with India and exploring future market opportunities.

The 11th biennial edition of International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition - Aero India 2017 opens today at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru.

Saab has offered to establish the world's most modern ecosystem and facility in India, to manufacture Gripen E for India and the global market.From this unique industrial base,India, will accelerate…

Russia's Rostec State Corporation is presenting the latest developments in aircraft technology, air defence and radio-electronic warfare at the Aero India 2017.

The U.S. Department of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a US$542 million contract for supply of 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzers to the Indian Army through a Foreign Military Sale between…

Arijit Ghosh has been named by Textron as the president and managing director of Textron India Private Limited. Prior to his recent appointment, Ghosh was president of Honeywell Aerospace India…

The BAE Systems Hawk Mk132 Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) fleet operated by the Indian Air Force, has achieved the milestone of 100,000 flying hours.

Indian regional carrier Trujet has taken delivery of a brand-new ATR 72-600, which it has leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE).

Lufthansa Technik has received a four-year contract from Air India for landing gear support for its fleet of Boeing 777-200/300 jetliners.

India has signed an inter-governmental agreement (IGA) with France to directly purchase 36 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft. The deal was concluded in New Delhi by Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar…

Changi Airport Group (CAG) celebrated a year of close partnerships and joint successes with its top airline partners, at the recent Changi Airline Awards 2016. India’s national carrier Air India…

Lockheed Martin has received a US$57.1 million foreign military sale contract from the U.S. Army to deliver 12 LONGBOW Fire Control Radar (FCR) systems and spares to the Indian Air…

The Indian Navy is participating in the ADMM Plus (ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus) Exercise on Maritime Security and Counter Terrorism (Ex MS & CT) from 1 to 9 May.…

Scoot, the low-cost, medium-haul arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, has announced that it will commence India operations from 24 May. The Long haul low cost carrier, which flies the…

India’s government owned defence undertaking Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Russia’s Rosoboroneexport will co-operate for the joint development of various sub-systems of major defence projects under the offset clause of…

Indian defence firm Reliance Defence Ltd will cooperate on dual version transport aircraft for Military, Para military and Commercial use along with Ukraine based State Corporation Antonov.

India's Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to acquire 245 Stinger air-to-air missiles, from Raytheon Company. The American firm will also provide launchers…

Russian airframer Antonov has offered its new AN−132 multipurpose transport, which has a payload up to 9.2 tonne as a future replacement for India’s three-decade old fleet of AN-32 transport…

Indian private sector defence firm Reliance Defence has entered into a partnership with Israeli defence company Rafael Advanced Defence Systems to target Indian defence programmes across air to air missiles…

Bell Helicopter has bagged its first order from an Indian company for a new Bell 407GXP.

Demonstrating its commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s callto ‘Make in India’, BAE Systems has down selected Mahindra as its business partner for the proposed in-country Assembly, Integration & Test…

The final batch of Mi-17 V5 helicopters has been delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by Russian Helicopters, completing a contract for 151 of the medium helicopters, which were…

Air India has floated a tender seeking companies to operate and manage its airframe MRO facility, which is located at the Mihan SEZ in Nagpur, Maharashtra.  

Alliance Air which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Government owned Indian carrier Air India is seeking to lease 10 new ATR 72-600 regional transport aircraft (RTA) for a period…

India’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed its participation at the Bahrain International Airshow to be held at Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain from 21-23 January 2016.  

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that it has received approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was signed in November, 2015 between Airports Authority of India (On…

Rockwell Collins has further bolstered its India presence with the inauguration of a new, expanded facility in Bangalore, India. The facility is expected to grow to 100 employees, within a…

Airbus Helicopters has announced Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd. (GVHL) as the first customer for the new HCare customer service offering for light helicopters.  

India’s former President Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, termed as the Father of the country’s missile technology, died on July 27 after collapsing while delivering a lecture at a management…

France will take maintenance responsibility for a longer period of all the 36 Rafale Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) being bought by India.  

Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have agreed to jointly make aerospace and defense equipment, including unmanned aerial vehicles, in India.  

India’s Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) on July 14 approved a follow-on order of four Boeing P-8I aircraft in addition to the eight long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft ordered…

Airbus Helicopters has teamed up with Mahindra Group to make helicopters in the country. Mahindra Defense, a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, will now start discussions with the division of…

Honeywell Aerospace has been selected by India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to provide the engine for its prototype HTT-40 military training aircraft.  

Qatar has decided to buy 24 Rafale fighter jets from France in a 6.3 billion euro (US$7 billion) deal, becoming the third buyer of the delta-winged aircraft, manufactured by Dassault…

India’s Heritage Aviation will take delivery of two H125 helicopters for charter and utility roles; the first helicopter will arrive in India by the end of this month, followed by…

India has ordered 36 "ready-to-fly" Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation in a potential deal that will help strengthen the depleting warplane fleet of the Indian Air Force and boost…

L-3 Aviation Products (L-3 AP) opened its new MRO (Manufacturing, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Bengaluru, India.  

Çelebi Ground Handling has opened its new station in India’s western city of Ahmedabad, providing comprehensive services for flights of Air Vistara, one of the country’s youngest airlines.  

India successfully launched its biggest ever rocket on Thursday, December 18, including an unmanned capsule which could one day send astronauts into space, the latest accomplishment of its ramped-up space…

Defending its submarine’s docking at Colombo port as common practice, Chinese military termed “utterly groundless” reports that it is setting up 18 naval bases in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar and…

The Indian Navy is closely watching the activities of the Chinese PLA Navy in the Indian Ocean, including movement of Chinese submarines to Sri Lankan ports, even as the Indian…

AirAsia India, the Indian arm of the Malaysian budget airline AirAsia Bhd., has plans to induct three more aircraft this year and another 10 by next year, taking the total…

NEW DELHI: National carrier Air India has signed a code-sharing agreement with Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan in a bid to tap new geographies in the fast-expanding global…

India will soon be supplying naval vessels to Vietnam; Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, October 28, the first significant military transfer to Hanoi at a time when it…

The 24th edition of Indian-Indonesian Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) has concluded; an official statement said Wednesday, October 1, adding the defence relations between the two countries is growing.

The new India government has made its first big decisions on equipping the forces, clearing acquisitions and renewing contracts worth 170 billion rupees. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), met under…

Japan and India have agreed to give a boost to their defence ties and expedite the process of a planned purchase of an amphibious aircraft for the Indian Navy. "We…

India's Defence Minister Arun Jaitley recently reviewed the ongoing Project 75 (Indigenous submarine construction project) as well as the other ongoing warship building projects including P-15 B class stealth destroyers…

India and Vietnam are likely to sign a defence agreement, under which Vietnamese pilots will be trained to operate Russian-built Sukhoi fighters, sources in the Indian Defence Ministry said. The…

NEW DELHI: Swiss airframer Pilatus Aircraft will soon start assembling aero structures of its turbine-powered business aircraft PC-12 NG in India with the help of Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).…

India’s aviation regulator has initiated an investigation into an abrupt mid-air plunge of a Jet Airways aircraft over the Turkish airspace that scared several passengers and pushed air traffic controllers…

NEW DELHI: Airframe-makers are expecting a huge demand for single-aisle aircraft in India with the government approving the launch of six new airlines for national and regional operations. The six…

NEW DELHI: Boeing has altered the operating procedures of Air India's 787 aircraft and warned the airline from flying the aircraft near thunderstorms to reduce the risk of icing on…

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The Japanese Navy will showcase before the Indian Navy a seaplane and its operations during the ongoing trilateral Malabar maritime exercise, also involving the US Navy, off Nagasaki’s Port Sasebo…

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In a surprise move, the fledgling right-wing government in India entrusted it new Finance Minister Arun Jaitley with additional responsibilities of defense portfolio, kindling speculations that allocation of funds for…

India will make immediate efforts to recover bank guarantees worth $311 million from Finmeccanica subsidiary AgustaWestland issued as part of a helicopter deal that was later cancelled following corruption allegations.…

A MiG-21 fighter of Indian air force (IAF) crashed  in the Himalayan border state of Jammu and Kashmir, killing the pilot. The latest crash on May 27 has once again…

AirAsia India will start its flight operations from next month and sale of tickets from May 30, the chief executive of the Malaysian carrier says. The first commercial flight of…

An Indian company has been invited to compete in an international tender to supply frigate for the Philippines Navy. India's state-owned Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Ltd. and STX France,…

Air India intends to acquire 14 Airbus A320s on lease for up to six years to replace some of its aging aircraft and strengthen its domestic service. "The selected lessors…

Although debt-ridden Indian airlines are bleeding, global air-framers Boeing and Airbus Group have raised their outlook on airplane sales in India,  with both forecasting  more than 1,000 new aircraft by…

  India’s national carrier Air India and Honeywell Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enable the airline to explore how a SmartRunway/SmartLanding software upgrade can help it increase…

The  4th International Exhibition and Conference on Civil Aviation was opened at the Begumpet Airport in southern Indian city of Hyderabad. Inaugurating the conference, organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation…

Despite the frequent technical snags, Air India has no plans to ground its Boeing 787 fleet, but may claim compensation from the air-framer for the financial losses suffered by the…

Embraer Executive Jets has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air Works Pvt Ltd to provide full maintenance support to its Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 customers in India.…

Beechcraft Corporation, a world-leading manufacturer of business, special mission, light attack and trainer aircraft, has identified India as a key growth market over the coming decade on the back of…

OIS Aerospace, a newly formed Indian firm has tied up with two Italian companies to primarily undertake manufacturing of aircraft components, maintenance and upgrading airplanes. OIS AeroSpace has entered into…

  India and China have agreed on various measures, including holding of joint Army exercise this year and strengthening maritime security cooperation while maintaining peace and tranquility on the dispute…

  India's navy chief resigned taking personal responsibility for a series of accidents involving the country' submarines.   The government said in a statement that it had accepted the resignation…

  Defence Minister A K Antony has assured the armed forces that the government is fully committed to implement the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) policy and that required funds…

  India is making headway to launch Astrosat, the country's first satellite devoted to astronomy that will look at the universe in x-ray, ultraviolet and visible light bands, a senior…

  Embraer S.A. has signed a definitive agreement with India’s Air Costa for a firm order for 50 E-Jets E2s with an additional 50 purchase rights.   The acquisition is…

    India’s airlines will order as many as 400 aircraft in 2014, a year that is also expected to see growth return to aviation but with pressure on profit,…

  India’s prominent satellite-based Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system to ensure safety and augment efficiency of airlines across the country has achieved certification level Required Navigation Performance (RNP) 0.1.  …

India's military procurement plans are likely to be hampered with a minimal raise in budget allocation for acquisitions in the next financial year. Though India has proposed to increase its…

India's joint project with Russia to co-develop Fifth General Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) has been delayed, though the preliminary design phase of the project was completed in June, 2013. Last year,…

India and Saudi Arabia are set to forge a major defence agreement. The two countries will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation on February 28 during the…

India and China are set to hold a number of high-level dialogues this year on a host of issues, including defence, economic and strategic matters, to improve bilateral ties. Deputy…

India imported $1.9 billion of military kit from the U.S. last year, making it the biggest foreign buyer of US weapons, according to research from IHS Jane's. The U.S., which…

India plans to induct the Agni-V ballistic missile into the country’s armed forces by next year, after completion of development trials. The Agni-V, an intercontinental, nuclear-tipped, three-stage ballistic, has already…

An Indian MiG-29 naval jet landed on a refitted former Soviet aircraft carrier on Feb. 7, marking the first such operation since the ship was delivered by Russia to the…

Rosoboronexport is looking to expand cooperation with India and is focusing on joint production and development with the country. “Expanding joint development and production efforts on weaponry and military equipment…

India has the capability to build anti-satellite weapons but has no plans for any activity that affects peaceful use of space, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said Friday. Chander said anti-satellite…

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and The Australian Industry & Defence Network Incorporated (AIDN) signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Australian Industry & Defence Network Incorporated (AIDN) is…

MKU, a leading manufacturer of ballistic protection equipment and night vision devices, is showcasing protection solutions that include ballistic jackets, armour inserts, helmets, advanced protection gear, platform protection solutions for…

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded India's air safety rating, thereby restricting Indian airlines from starting new services to the U.S. FAA announced that India has been assigned…

Airports projects in India account for just 1% of US$385 billion dollar worth airport development works which are underway around the world, according to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation's…

India has retained its position as largest destination country for Dubai International Airport in 2013, according to a report. India remains at the top with 8,401,253 passengers, a year on…

Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandes has said that the company’s new joint venture with Tata Industries will operate a fleet of Airbus A320-200 aircraft, starting with four to five planes…

Air India is to retrain some 8,000 employees as part of a deal to upgrade it to Star Alliance standards prior to joining the group later this year. The carrier…

Following Emirates big order at Dubai, Airbus A380 fans can cheer a bit more as the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation has approved the operations of the Airbus A380 in…

Japan wants to be a part of the naval exercise that India and the US hold every year to make it trilateral, six years after it was kept out of…

Forging closer military ties against the backdrop of rising Chinese naval power, India and Japan held the maritime exercise 'JIMEX' in the Bay of Bengal, Thursday, December 19, 2013. "The…

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai says India is "not shying away" from providing military equipment and training to his country. "India is conducting itself very wisely, India is concerned about the…

India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-III ballistic missile, with a range of over 3,000 km, from a base in Odisha. The surface-to-surface missile was fired from a launching complex at…

India and the U.S. have inked another mega contract for six additional C-130J "Super Hercules" aircraft. The letter of offer and acceptance for the six new four-engine C-130Js, which will…

Army commanders of India and Pakistan met and resolved to ensure peace on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and to hold flag meetings between their brigade commanders…

Almost 30 years after it was conceptualized, India's indigenously designed and developed  Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) got the much awaited initial Operational Clearance (IOC II), paving the way for its…

India is expediting the stalled process of acquiring 145 Ultra Light Howitzer (ULH) artillery guns for the Army, which is facing a severe crunch of such a weapon platform. Discounting…

India government is examining a proposal for extending service life of six submarines of the Navy. The decision follows after an internal explosion occurred onboard INS Sindhurakshak around midnight on…

India plans to go in for a third aircraft carrier although INS Vikramaditya has been inducted into the Indian Navy. "One more Aircraft Carrier, to be named INS Vikrant, is…

New Delhi:State-run Airport Authority of India, which manages the majority of the country’s airports, is aiming to earn $240 million during current financial year, ending March 31, 2014. The profit…

New Delhi: Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia's India venture will be delayed by a couple of months, a senior government official says. The joint venture airline AirAsia India has been hoping…

India plans to increase Qatar's entitlement of airline seats under their bilateral traffic rights, a move that could help the Gulf nation develop Doha as a major regional hub for…

The merger of US Airways and American, which was cleared by an American judge recently, is unlikely to have much impact in the Indian market, according to Kapil Kaul, Chief…

New Delhi: India should have more than 100 satellites to safeguard the Indian waters and counter Chinese surveillance in the region, a senior scientist says. As many as 19 Chinese…

New Delhi: India has taken delivery of INS Vikramaditya, a Russian-built aircraft carrier refitted for the navy, on Nov. 16, after a delay of more than five years. "The 44,570-ton,…

New Delhi: India has approved a plan to buy 50 billion rupees ($792 million) worth of defense equipment including night vision devices and rockets for its armed forces. At a…

New Delhi: India has taken delivery of the second P-8I aircraft from Boeing, doubling its long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Boeing is building eight P-8I aircraft for India…

New Delhi: India’s highly ambitious Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) is expected to be ready for use by 2015, as scientists plan to conduct its first flight test in 2014.…

India's Bharat Dynamic Limited (BDL) has inked a contract worth 30 billion rupees ( $475 million) with the defense ministry for supplying Invar anti-tank guided missiles to the Indian army.…

The U.S. Department of Defense has notified the Congress of a possible sale of 145 state-of-the-art 155mm towed Howitzers to India. The estimated cost of the deal is $885 million,…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) conducted a joint aerial exercise to strengthen bilateral and strategic partnership between the two countries. The 'Eastern…

The anti-missile defensive shield protecting 14 frontline warships, including aircraft carrier INS Viraat, is fast eroding but the government is dragging its feet on taking a decision one way or…

With the Sindhurakshak tragedy impairing the Navy's underwater capabilities, several projects to upgrade the existing fleet of submarines and expedite the procurement of new vessels have been fast-tracked. The proposals…

The Indian Air Force officially inducted the first three Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transporters. Boeing delivered the three - the first of 10 C-17 aircraft on order - during the…

The Indian Navy has received the second Saryu-class naval offshore patrol vessel (NOPV), INS Sunayna (P58) from Goa shipyard during a ceremony held in Goa. The 105m-long vessel has been…

Iran is seeking to enhance defence ties with India and its envoy Gholamreza Ansari met defence minister A K Antony on Saturday, July 20, 2013. The defence minister is said…

With the first squadron of carrier-based fly-by-wire MiG-29 K fighters to be formally inducted into the navy next month, India is now keeping its fingers crossed on Russia delivering the…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has got into war-game mode from Saturday, March 16, as all its bases from Leh to Car Nicobar were activated signaling the launch of 'Live…

Russia's leading jet engine maker Ufa Engine Manufacturing Association said that it will deliver the first 10 of 920 engines for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI Flanker-H fighter jets to India before…

Embraer is flight-testing the last of three EMB-145 aircraft modified to be fitted with an airborne surveillance radar for India. Once the activity has been completed in Brazil, the aircraft…

India's trial of its first indigenous cruise missile Nirbhay had to be terminated halfway Wednesday, March 13, when the missile deviated from its course about 20 minutes after launch. As…

The VVIP helicopter scam has cast its shadow on yet another naval project as the defence ministry is withholding a decision on the procurement of 100 Black Shark torpedos from…

Warships from 13 countries completed an anti-piracy and counter-terror naval exercise in the Indian Ocean, Turkey’s Anadolu news agency reported on Saturday, March 9, 2013. The AMAN-13 exercise, which took…

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is reportedly showing keen interest in acquiring the Indian-made BrahMos missile for its fleet of Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jets. According to an Indian defence…

The Bali International Airshow 2024 is set to mark Indonesia's return to the global airshow scene after three decades, underscoring the country's expanding role in the aerospace and defence sectors.…

AirAsia has announced a new route to Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India, enhancing connectivity between Singapore and India through its Fly-Thru services. This route, commencing on 16 November 2024, will…

Batik Air (flight code ID) is set to introduce a new international flight route connecting Pekanbaru, Indonesia to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The route from Pekanbaru will operate from Sultan Syarif…

Air Astana Group, the leading airline conglomerate in Central Asia and the Caucasus, has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) to lease seven Airbus A321neo LR aircraft. This…

Following its firm order of 20 A330neo aircraft at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, Vietjet has entered into significant agreements with Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa Technik, marking a commitment to sustainable…

Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced a new agreement for up to 20 additional 787 Dreamliners. This deal includes 10 firm orders for 787-9 aircraft, with options for another…

With Boeing choosing not to bring any of its signature jets to the Show, Airbus has the battle for the eyeballs already won, but the jet orders tussle involving the…

Qantas will likely use a North Pole route to achieve its Project Sunrise Sydney to London nonstop with the A350-1000 to be delivered in 2025. In an exclusive media round…

Australia’s largest international air combat training exercise, Exercise Pitch Black, is set to take place from 12 July to 2 August over the Northern Territory. This year marks the highest…

Vietjet, in partnership with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Laos, has announced a new agreement aimed at strengthening air transport connectivity between Vietnam and Laos. This initiative,…

SITA has reported a record revenue of nearly US$ 1.5 billion for 2023, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. The outlook for 2024 remains positive, as revealed during…

Indonesia is set to deploy missiles around strategic choke points along its sea lanes, as announced by the Acting Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, Donny Ermawan Taufanto,…

Airbus is bringing a wide range of its aircraft to the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow but Boeing aircraft will be conspicuous by their near total absence. In a departure from…

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) will hold this year’s Super Garuda Shield (SGS) Joint Exercise across three locations in Indonesia: Situbondo, East Java; Baturaja, South Sumatra; and Karawang, West…

The Air Astana Group has been recognised with several prestigious accolades at the Skytrax's 2024 World Airline Awards, which took place on 24th June at the Fairmont Windsor Park in…

Avolon has raised US$750 million in a new unsecured credit facility with a syndicate of seven banks predominantly in the Middle East and India. The facility has a three-year tenor…

India's Kadet Defence Systems (KDS) has announced the launch of jet-powered aerial targets, making it the first private company in the country to design and manufacture them. KDS, which is…

May 2024 has seen a solid global air cargo demand, primarily driven by an e-commerce boom originating from China, according to a report by DHL Global Forwarding. The report also…

Airbus has received certification from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for the twin-engine H160, heralding a new chapter for helicopter operations in Australia. The H160 has already been…

As many as 200 domestic and international companies will exhibit cutting edge innovations and advanced defence technologies at Asian Defense & Security (ADAS) 2024, which will take place from September…

Indra and Navantia have collaborated to install an Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) system on a first ship designated for export and plan to extend this system to the…

Leonardo and partners from the passenger transport sector in Europe and Asia have announced new progress in introducing modern rotorcraft technologies and capabilities, The announcements were made at EBACE 2024.…

SITA on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Materna IPS, a company that is involved in passenger handling for airports and airlines. With air traffic set to double by 2040, airports…

Vietjet announces a series of special promotions aimed at travellers seeking summer adventures. The airline offers discounted tickets and daily prize giveaways, presenting opportunities for travellers to enjoy savings and…

The upcoming 10th edition of Indo Defence 2024 Expo & Forum, renowned as one of the foremost international defence industry exhibitions and forums, is facing a scarcity of exhibition space.…

An insight into possible weapon options for the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) new Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 light attack aircraft is on display at the ongoing DSA, with…

Countries across regions are increasingly staying away from Russian arms since due to the fear of inviting U.S. sanctions, opening the door for other arms exporters such as South Korea…

BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), the Indo-Russian manufacturer of cruise missiles is presenting its offering for use on air, land and sea at the ongoing DSA. BAPL officials say they…

Indian provider of anti-ballistic solutions SMPP Private Limited is presenting its range of bullet-proof armour-based solutions at the ongoing show. SMPP has been in business for over three decades and…

AirAsia marks the beginning of the airline's first flight from Ahmedabad, India, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, enhancing air links between the two countries. The new route, operating four times a…

Indian Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) IndiGo has announced a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in what is its first purchase of widebody aircraft. IndiGo has opted for Purchase Rights…

The Philippine Armed Forces (PAF) took delivery of the first India-made BrahMos land-based anti-ship missile system at Clark Air Base on Friday (Apr. 19). Transported from India aboard an Indian…

Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent with AirX, Japan’s largest public helicopter air charter service, for up to 10 firm and up to 40 optional electric vertical…

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has established an API connection with a logistics service solution company DB…

Malaysia Airlines and India’s largest airline, IndiGo, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership and cooperation agreement on Wednesday (Apr. 3). This collaboration aims…

Dassault Aviation has inaugurated a new ExecuJet Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aimed at enhancing service for Falcon operators in Southeast Asia on Tuesday (Apr.…

France’s Naval Group and Indonesian state-owned shipyard PT PAL signed a contract with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence in Jakarta on Thursday (Mar. 28). The agreement will see PT PAL,…

Vietnam Airlines will introduce the Airbus A350 from New Delhi to Vietnam from May. This marks the official launch of the Airbus A350 by Vietnam Airlines for travelers in India.…

Air Astana anticipates a prosperous 2024, with robust growth in passenger numbers and capacity amidst sustained demand for air travel. Despite volatile market conditions, the airline has demonstrated resilience, achieving…

Dynamatic Technologies Limited announced a new partnership with Deutsche Aircraft, a German original equipment manufacturer (OEM) headquartered in Munich, Germany on Wednesday (Mar. 13) . The collaboration is aimed at…

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub), has awarded BBN Airlines Indonesia an additional Air Operation Certificate (AOC) for commercial passenger flights. In a statement received in…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), in cooperation with the Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC), is offering the Tejas jet fighters to the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The offer may include a…

Military leaders, academics and experts held forth on the challenges facing maritime security, their impact on global economies, and the strategies needed to overcome them at the Middle East Naval…

San Diego-based Shield AI, which is attracting attention at the ongoing Show with its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and the newly introduced concept of V-BAT Teams, is working to…

Defence major Saab intends to further expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region and will hire more local talent who will act as bridges between customer requirements and the…

Singapore Airshow 2024, scheduled from 20-25 February at the Changi Exhibition Centre, promises an exhilarating showcase with a lineup of eight captivating aerial displays. This edition boasts the participation of…

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC), which will commission two hangars in Subang, Malaysia, next year, is on the constant lookout for growth opportunities in Asia Pacific as well as other major…

IATA’s Director General Willie Walsh has told delegates at the Changi Aviation Summit that "we need to look back at the shape of the industry over the past few decades,…

The Swedish defense firm Saab counts the Asia-Pacific region as one of its most important markets with a wide range of equipment delivered and in service with militaries in the…

"Airmen Hit Singapore's Skies Again: Jupiter Aerobatic Team Practices First Singapore Airshow 2024." The Indonesian Air Force’s Jupiter Aerobatic Team (JAT), known as the "Nation's Ambassadors in the Air," hit…

One of the world’s most respected analysts New York-based Bernstein is bullish on Boeing and is revising its Boeing production and delivery outlook based on new commentary from the company…

The Singapore Airshow 2024 marks the full-scale return of the region’s most important aviation event. According to the show organizer Experia Events, more than 1,000 companies from over 50 countries/regions…

The Singapore Airshow 2024, taking place at the Changi Exhibition Centre from February 20 to 25, will feature eight aerial displays, including six from air forces and two from commercial…

Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday (Feb. 9), aiming to collaborate on the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft bid for…

Indra has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to equip four Multi-Mission Surface Combat Ships (MMSCs) with Rigel Electronic Support Measures systems, also known as the Rigel EW suite. These…

DHL Global Forwarding, in partnership with Schneider Electric, agreed to design and launch a new multi-modal shipping model in Singapore, on Wednesday (Jan. 31). This new method will utilize sustainable…

Akasa Air and CFM International have signed an agreement to purchase CFM LEAP-1B engines to power 150 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, the sale of which was announced recently. The agreement…

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. today announced the appointment of Joel Goldberg as Executive Vice President (VP) and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective February 26, 2024. Mr. Goldberg will report…

ZeroAvia announced on Thursday (Jan. 18) that MEHAIR (Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd.) has placed a conditional order for up to 20 ZA600 hydrogen-electric engines. The order adds…

The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) is expecting to receive the first delivery of an India-made BrahMos Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) battery in the coming days. The delivery is part of…

Etihad Airways will start flying its A380 double-decker to New York JFK from 22 April, 2024. “We’re thrilled to start flying our remarkable A380 across the Atlantic, and we know…

Embraer has delivered to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) its fifth EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft, upgraded and designated as E-99M in the FAB. The aircraft has been updated to perform…

UAE based EDGE announced the successful completion of the feasibility studies for the integration of the AL TARIQ long-range precision-guided munitions (LR-PGMs) on the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas LCA…

China is the baby elephant that we are waiting to see grow up. So says the Director General of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Subhas Menon, describing the recovery…

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is considering procurement of additional Saab Gripen fighter jets or F-16s to meet its requirements to induct a modern fighter type to replace some…

The Indo-Russian BrahMos Mach 3 capable supersonic cruise missile is attracting increasing interest in the region. Thailand’s Minister of Defence Sutin Klungsang received a quick briefing on the BrahMos weapon…

Etihad Airways is resuming flights to East Africa with daily flights to Nairobi. The flights will resume on May 1, 2024. "We are thrilled to be re-starting flights to Nairobi,…

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Norwegian government. A first-time operator of the helicopter, Norway is expected to…

JSC ROSOBORONEXPORT (part of Rostec State Corporation) has announced that the company is now actively offering its partners new formats of cooperation within the global arms market trends in today’s…

Saab respects Korea’s need to invest in local industry and independent national capabilities and is ready to support these ambitions through in-depth transfer of technology and industrial cooperation, says Henrik…

The first Airbus Defence C-295 military transport has been inducted into the IAF. The first IAF squadron to have the distinction of being equipped with the new aircraft, is 11…

British Airways and IndiGo have signed a codeshare agreement to boost connections between the UK and India. Through the partnership – which sees British Airways add its code onto a…

MKU, a leading provider of advanced defence solutions, has secured a strategic collaboration with Lithuania's State Border Guard Services for supply of tactical ballistic helmets. The collaboration aims to bolster…

Globe Air Cargo China, part of ECS Group, has joined hands with Royal Air Brunei Airlines to enhance the carrier's air Cargo Operations in China. The contract, effective from July…

FlyArystan, Kazakhstan's low-cost airline, is expanding its international network with new services to India and Central Asia being launched in the next two months. FlyArystan, part of the Air Astana…

Israel's SMARTSHOOTER, a manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase small arms' accuracy and situational awareness, has announced the establishment of its new Australian subsidiary, SMASH Australia Pty Ltd.…

BOC Aviation has entered into a finance lease transaction involving ten Airbus A320NEO aircraft with IndiGo. The aircraft are all powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. All ten aircraft are scheduled…

Embraer delivered a total of 47 jets in the second quarter of 2023, of which 17 were commercial aircraft and 30 were executive jets (19 light jets and 11 midsize…

Boeing has announced plans to increase 737 production from 31 to 38 aircraft per month, with plans to reach 50 per month by 2025/2026. The company expects to deliver 400-450…

Turkish Aerospace is aggressively marketing its advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft Hurjet. President and Chief Executive Temel Kotil, exuding confidence in the platform, said, “There is a total…

Indian firm L&T’s state-of-the-art Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai – a major node in the Southern Defence Corridor – has been undertaking voyage repairs of the Military Sealift Command vessels. After…

United Arab Emirates based Aerosiva Holdings Limited recently announced the acquisition  of FLY LEVEL, a leading training organization based in Bucharest, Romania. Aerosiva Holdings Limited is the parent company of aviation training organisation and full…

Jekta, the Switzerland-based PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft manufacturer, has signed an order for fifty of its electrically powered regional amphibious aircraft. Indian seaplane operator Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt.…

Global Airlines, the world's newest long-haul airline, will acquire a further three A380s. With the purchase of the aircraft, the airline now has four A380s lined up for the start…

Skyborne has announced that its first group of trainees have successfully graduated, ahead of the IndiGo programme restarting later this year. The partnership between Skyborne and IndiGo sees trainees undergo…

JFD - part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has unveiled its ‘Agile’ Submarine Rescue System (SRS), based on 40 years’ experience, which marks a significant enhancement in available transport options,…

After the record-breaking order for 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft from IndiGo on the opening day of the Show, it would have nothing short of a major upset if Airbus…

Indian state-owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Fabrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA), Argentina have entered into an MoU at the ongoing Paris Air show 2023. Both companies will now…

BIKAR AEROSPACE GmbH has zeroed in on the Belagavi Aerospace Cluster (BAC), operated by Aequs Infrastructure, to establish an advanced Aerospace Service Centre.  To further expand BIKAR's market presence and strengthen its position as…

Boeing has announced an order from Akasa Air for four additional 737-8 jets at the Paris Air Show. Akasa Air, which launched operations in 2022 with its first 737-8, has…

Indian state-owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has ordered 10 THL 20 remotely-operated turrets from Nexter for use on its indigenously developed helicopters. The order was announced at the ongoing…

Indian operator flybig will acquire two Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft from De Havilland Canada. The two companies also reached signed a Letter of Interest on the opening day of…

If you want to know how serious the aerospace and defence industry is in meeting the challenge of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, look no further than the…

No prizes for guessing who won Day 1 in the ongoing commercial aircraft orders competition between Airbus and Boeing. The biggest talking point of the day was Indian low-cost carrier…

Airbus made history on the first day of the Paris Air Show, with India’s low cost carrier IndiGo placing a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft. The aircraft order is not only…

As the world enters an era in which rapidly evolving technology will determine how wars are fought and won, Boeing wants to focus in assisting militaries prepare for the present…

For everything that has changed in the aerospace and defence industry in the four years since the last edition of the Paris Air Show, there is one thing that binds…

The commercial passenger aviation fleet will almost double by 2042, growing 94% to 46,880 aircraft, says Avolon, aircraft leasing company. The regions showing the biggest increase in travel out to…

Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of non-stop flights between its trans-Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Singapore's Changi International…

Virgin Atlantic is launching new routes across three continents, with new aircraft. Customers are set to benefit from more than 250,000 total additional seats* across Virgin Atlantic’s network, compared to…

Bristow Ireland Ltd., a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has been announced by the Irish Department of Transport…

MRO major HAECO has appointed Richard Sell as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will assume the role on July 1, succeeding Frank Walschot. Walschot will remain as an advisor…

Eve Air Mobility has completed its Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) prototype. The prototype focuses on concepts and services essential to supporting the introduction and scalability of Urban Air…

India’s state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is eyeing export prospects in the region for its Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) in civil configuration. The LUH made its international show debut…

The organizers of DSA and NATSEC Asia 2024 have confirmed the participation of a large number of local and international exhibitors at next year's show. Speaking to Daily News, the…

Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) is displaying a model of its FA-50 light attack aircraft in Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) colours at the ongoing LIMA. KAI had announced earlier this…

BrahMos Aerospace, the joint venture between India’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya (NPOM) is showcasing new variants of its Mach 3 capable supersonic cruise missile…

Qatar Airways has announced a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, the flag carrier of the Republic of Seychelles. Qatar Airways serves over 160 destinations worldwide and connects travellers from Africa,…

The 16th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition LIMA will provide a gateway to defence companies looking to meet the requirements of Malaysia’s military modernisation needs and…

A strong maritime flotilla is on display at Langkawi with the Royal Malaysian Navy itself showcasing a large number of surface and sub-surface assets in addition to international warships participating…

There is a resurgence in demand for maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) with many modern navies now showing a preference for dedicated long-range MPAs which can conduct anti-submarine warfare (ASW); anti-surface…

ST Engineering first polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (PolSAR) satellite, TeLEOS-2 was recently put into orbit, enhancing the company’s commercial satellite imagery solutions, providing multi-modal and high responsiveness features to its…

Spirit AeroSystems has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business to support customers in select Middle Eastern countries, including Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and…

Airbus has awarded a contract to Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) to manufacture cargo and bulk cargo doors of the A320neo aircraft family. TASL will produce these doors at a…

Virgin Atlantic has announced a new codeshare agreement with Korean Air. The first phase of the agreement, which launched March 25, allows customers booking through Virgin Atlantic the opportunity to…

Leonardo received new orders for nearly 40 aircraft of various models at the recent Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Deliveries are expected between 2023 and 2026. The operators, from Middle…

Japan is looking for customers for the aeromedical evacuation unit Type 2, which can be installed without any modifications on a C-130 and C-2 aircraft. “We are looking at natural…

Boeing, with its brand value up 13% to US$17.5 billion, remains the most valuable aerospace and defence brand in 2023. However, Airbus has overtaken Boeing to become the strongest brand…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Daronmont Technologies will work together to deliver advanced air and missile defence capabilities within the framework of Australian MOD Tender (AIR-6502) for the purchase of…

The RAAF is acquiring four modified Gulfstream G550 airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare (AISREW) aircraft to support land, air and naval forces. The public was informed of the…

Allison Transmission, designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defence vehicles, and medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, is showcasing its capabilties and…

EDGE entity Caracal, a small arms manufacturer, has signed a partnership licensing agreement with India-based ICOMM, a company developing and manufacturing missile and sub-systems, communications and EW systems, UAV's, electro-optics,…

UAE's EDGE on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a leader in the design, development, manufacturing, supply and maintenance of aircraft, helicopters, engines, aerospace…

HAL has signed a contract for supply of spares and engine repair of legacy two tonne class helicopters with the Argentinian Air Force. The contract was signed by Brigadier General…

Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have signed a workshare agreement for the joint development of the engine intended for the future 13-ton IMRH (Indian Multi-Role Helicopter) and…

Indian state-owned defence firm, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed a number of agreements with members of the Israeli defence industry at Aero India. BEL and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)…

EDGE Group entity, Al Tariq, developer and producer of modular long-range precision-guided munitions (LR-PGMs), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The MoU was signed…

Bharat Forge and Paramount Group have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and production of composite rotor blades, mission systems and stores management systems for Medium…

BAE Systems and FSTC have announced plans to design, build and supply world-leading simulators to train pilots of the Indian Armed Forces. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced at…

BAE Systems will work with Bangalore-based technology group NewSpace Research and Technologies to explore opportunities to collaborate in next generation uncrewed systems and associated technologies. Under a Memorandum of Understanding…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is well placed for the future with Rupees 840 billion worth of existing orders and a pipeline of Rupees 500 billion, HAL Chairman and Managing Director…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Incorporated (GA-ASI) have jointly announced at the ongoing airshow, that turbo-propeller engines which power the state-of-art MQ-9B Guardian High Altitude Long…

Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced systems Limited (TASL) has shipped its first vertical fin structure for the Boeing 737 aircraft. Earlier this…

GE Marine and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the expansion of HAL’s manufacturing capabilities to include assembly, inspection, and testing (AIT) of the…

United States-based L3Harris Technologies and Maini Precision Products Limited (MPP), Bengaluru have signed a teaming agreement for manufacture of Ejector Release Units (ERUs). Both companies inked the teaming agreement at…

Bengaluru, February 14, 2023: At Aero India 2023, the biennial air show and aviation exhibition being held at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL)…

MKU Limited, a leading defence and homeland security company, and Dassault Aviation, a globally renowned aerospace company, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Aero India 2023 to explore…

Lockheed Martin’s 5th generation F-35 is making its maiden show appearance at the ongoing airshow. The USAF’s F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team has brought aircraft to the show, in a…

Dassault Systèmes is showcasing its role as a vital contributor to modernising and indigenising the Indian aerospace ecosystem by enabling sustainability, optimisation, and self-reliance through its 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The company…

Throttle Aerospace Systems (TAS) a company owned by New Delhi based New Delhi based RattanIndia Enterprises Ltd, has launched its new drone delivery platform, ‘L-series’ at the ongoing airshow. Nagendran…

AISATS, SATS' joint venture company in India with Air India, has been selected by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) to design, build, finance and operate an integrated Multi-Modal Cargo…

Dassault Aviation is presenting its military aircraft and business jet offerings at the ongoing show. The airframer is unique in building combat jets and fighter aircraft. “Dassault Aviation’s participation in…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is showcasing a new aircraft concept at the ongoing airshow in the Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42). A model of the new trainer is on…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over a Dhruv Mk III utility helicopter to the Government of Mauritius at its Helicopter Division in Bengaluru. HAL had inked a contract with…

Rosoboronexport (a unit of Rostec State Corporation) is offering a wide range of defence equipment and products, which it says are also on offer for joint production. “The military-technical cooperation…

International aircraft leasing company Avolon has completed the delivery of 5 new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Akasa Air, India’s newest airline. Delivery of the aircraft commenced in December 2022…

The world's first cargo aircraft modified with the fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology entered scheduled service in Frankfurt on Feb. 3. SWISS has been transporting passengers since October with the first…

Freightify has announced a US$12M debt & equity Series A funding round to help power digital transformation of freight forwarders through its suite of products. Global freight forwarding is a…

In a first for the airline, India’s leading carrier, IndiGo will start operating Boeing 777 widebody jetliners on the Delhi-Istanbul route, effective 01 February. IndiGo has acquired the jetliner on…

New Indian air transport start-up, Akasa Air, has enlisted the support of AFI KLM E&M for component services as well as dedicated APU solutions from its subsidiary EPCOR. The MRO…

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has reported a net profit (excluding unrealised foreign currency loss and non-operating income) for the…

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with prime contractor Appworks to provide Thailand with a complete Search And Rescue (SAR)…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Bharat Forge Limited, India, have announced a partnership to manufacture main landing gear components, subassemblies, and assemblies of remotely piloted aircraft. Part of…

In an embarrassing turn of events for the Indian Low Cost Carrier SpiceJet, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has refuted the carrier’s statement on 5 December that, SpiceJet’s operations,…

After the Philippines, Vietnam is showing keen interest in buying the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the BrahMos pavilion on the opening day of the…

The Indian defence industry is showcasing a model of the Tejas light fighter at the ongoing Vietnam Defence 2022. The India Showcases Tejas Light Fighter light fighter is manufactured by…

The power and influence of precision strike weapons in modern, highly intense conflict situations has increased manifold. The ability of such weapons to knock down a target with deadly accuracy,…

Countries like India, Japan and Israel could emerge as potential exporters of defence equipment to Vietnam as the country seeks to move away from depending on weapons from traditional suppliers…

Vietnam is expected to continue with its defence modernization over the course of the decade, despite setbacks to its economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam’s annual defence expenditure of…

On its inaugural flight, Challenge Airlines MT transported the Flemish Tapestries to Malta, from Liège, Belgium, where the historic masterpieces had undergone meticulous and careful restoration, on Nov. 15. “320…

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is likely to acquire 12 ex-Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) Mirage 2000-5 jet fighters. According to official sources, this is being taken as a stopgap…

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) received its first two of 12 Beechcraft T-6TH Texan II trainer aircraft on Saturday (Nov. 12). The acquisition of these trainer aircraft is part…

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has inaugurated the new Terminal 2 of Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The new terminal will double Kempegowda International Airport’s passenger capacity to approximately 25 million…

India’s state-owned defence public sector undertaking (DPSU), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is showcasing its strengths and capabilities in the field of strategic electronics at the ongoing Indo Defence Expo &…

Batik Air will reinstate daily flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Da Nang International Airport in Vietnam, from Dec. 6. Da Nang International Airport is an important gateway…

Boeing Defence, Space & Security is looking to build on the success of its AH-64E Apache helicopter programme in Indonesia with a potential sale of the F-15EX. “If the F-15EX…

Nexter is growing its partnership with Indonesia and will seek to build on recent successes to further grow its portfolio of products with the Indian armed forces. Nexter’s know-how covers…

The ongoing cooperation between Indonesia and France in the maritime space is centered on the former’s intent to acquire the Scorpene conventional attack submarine (SSK). Indonesia has decided to reinforce…

Boeing’s recently announced Modernized Apache concept is a quantum leap ahead compared to the existing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, which is slated to remain in production until at least 2028…

The bilateral Garuda Shield training event between the Indonesian Army and the U.S. Army grew into this year’s “Super Garuda Shield” exercises, which emerged as one of the biggest joint,…

Dassault Aviation is eyeing new markets for its Rafale fighter jet which has rapidly notched up export orders from seven export customers. SE Asia remains a key market for the…

BAE Systems has entered into an agreement with PTC Industries to manufacture titanium castings for the 155mm M777 Ultra-Lightweight Howitzer (ULH). Production of the titanium castings will take place at…

Indian Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with Triton Electric Vehicle (TEV), for manufacture of Hydrogen Fuel cells by BEL with technology transfer from TEV, to…

Bharat Forge Ltd., the world’s leading technology solutions provider and forging company inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the ongoing show with General Atomics, US, a global leader in…

Boeing, Jaivel Aerospace and Learning Links Foundation (LLF) have announced the launch of a new chapter of Learn and Earn, a unique youth skilling program aimed at creating a skilled…

Dynamatic Technologies Limited has completed the first F-15 former assemblies for Boeing. This is the first made in India aero-structure for the F-15 fighter jet. The newest version of the…

Indian drone manufacturer Kadet Defence Systems has unveiled its latest unmanned jet powered combat UAV christened the “Anudishya”. The system designed and developed in India is capable of high-speed interception…

India’s state-owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) released Project Sanction Orders to domestic Indian Partners to the tune of Rs 52 million on Day 1 of the show. The orders…

Indian drone manufacturer, Garuda Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lockheed Martin Canada CDL Systems to integrate Garuda Aerospace’s Made-In-India drones with Lockheed Martin Canada CDL Systems’…

The largest supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, Ashok Leyland is showcasing new products at the ongoing show. Two new vehicles which have been indigenously designed, developed and…

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has successfully delivered the 200th Crown and Tail-cone for Boeing’s CH-47 helicopter. TASL made the announcement at the ongoing DefExpo. Commenting on the milestone, Sukaran…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is displaying a range of indigenous products at the ongoing show. HAL’s participation lays an emphasis on technological excellence and indigenisation initiatives, under its business verticals such…

Boeing [NYSE: BA] will feature its range of advanced defense capabilities at DefExpo 2022 and highlight the company’s commitment to India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, having recently announced a potential economic…

Bharat Earth Movers Limited, the Indian state-owned supplying land systems to the Indian armed forces is displaying a wide range of equipment at the show. BEML is exhibiting its "SARVATRA…

State-owned Indian Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is showcasing a wide range of products at DefExpo. Its products and systems on display during Defexpo 2022 are…

BAE Systems is exhibiting its state-of-the-art defence capabilities at the 12th edition of DefExpo underway in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. With its strategy of ‘co-creating for a self-reliant India’, the company is…

Sanad, wholly owned by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala, has entered into an exclusive framework agreement with Triumph Product Support – Grand Prairie, wholly owned by Triumph Group, to perform engine accessory…

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense (Kementerian Pertahanan/Kemhan) recently paid around USD1.3 billion to Dassault Aviation for six Rafale F3R jet fighters, French media La Tribune reported on Tuesday (Sept. 20).…

Bulgarian aviation consulting company IAS Ltd. plans to open an office in Hong Kong to support the growing demand for aviation services. "We are the first Bulgarian independent organisation that…

VietJet Air is expected to start taking deliveries of 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in 2024 to help the airline’s growth and recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. An official of…

Airbus has signed contracts with the Ministries of Defence of the Czech Republic and the Netherlands to provide satellite communications for a 15-year period. The Armed Forces of the Czech…

Indian drone manufacturer Kadet Defence Systems has completed deliveries of its JX2 Aerial Target System to the Philippines. The company claims that it is the first Indian company to export…

The 21st annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise, which concluded on August 26, following 10 days of in-person and at-sea engagements enhanced collaboration among 21 Indo-Pacific partners and…

South African-based defence group, Milkor is showcasing a wide range of weapon systems at the ongoing show as it seeks to make inroads in the market for defence equipment in…

A delegation from Vietnam’s Defense Ministry will be visiting Israel in September to advance the USD500 million purchase of the Barak 8 Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems made by Israel Aerospace…

India's state-owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into an MoU to establish an office in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). In a release, the airframer stated that the new office…

The virtual interline partnership between Jetstar and Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has gone live. The Australian low-cost airline's customers looking for low-cost travel options can now access IndiGo’s low fares…

The Indian land, naval and homeland security exhibition, DefExpo will now take place in October. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced new dates for the defence exhibition, which was…

Indian full service carrier, Vistara has taken delivery of its third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline has acquired the aircraft on lease and will help it ramp up its international…

Vietnam’s international low-cost airline, VietJet, reaffirmed on Wednesday (20 July) that the company is ordering 200 Boeing 737 MAX of which 50 aircraft will be delivered to its Thailand subsidiary,…

Leading aerospace components maker, Aequs Pvt. Ltd (Aequs), announced at the ongoing show that it has entered into a strategic alliance with the US$26 billion Hindalco Industries for long-term collaboration…

With demand rebounding for international air travel, Boeing has projected demand for more than 41,000 new airplanes through 2041, with Asian markets accounting for roughly 40% of long-term global demand…

ST Engineering and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) announced the redelivery of the first Airbus A320 Passenger-to-Freighter (A320P2F) aircraft to a launch customer, Vaayu Group (Vaayu) at ST Engineering’s airframe facility in…

As a response to stronger demands for air travel, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced its plan to increase flight frequency to destinations across Japan, as well as several other international…

Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will create a new joint venture intended to develop helicopter engines. In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by R. Madhavan, HAL…

Scoot is celebrating its 10th anniversary with 10,000 free tickets to anywhere of its currently active flight destinations, according to the airline’s press release on Friday (17 June). The low-cost…

Vietnamese low-cost carrier (LCC) VietJet is planning to add up to six additional Airbus A330 aircraft to expand its routes to Australia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and other destinations.…

Navies from six ASEAN countries will participate in the 28th Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California between 29 June and 4 August. First…

The defence arm of Kalyani Group, a Pune based Indian conglomerate has unveiled a new drone product in the BHARAT 150. According to Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the indigenously…

India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted approval to ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East to perform line and base maintenance on Falcon 2000 ‘Classic’ aircraft.…

In its bid to win the Royal Malaysian Air Force (Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia/TUDM)’s Fighter Lead-In Trainer/Light Combat Aircraft (FLIT/LCA) program, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) also proposed to build a…

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)’s FA-50 Block 20 and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s Tejas seem to be the two remaining candidates for Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)’s Fighter Lead-In Aircraft/Light Combat…

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has been selected by the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) to build six Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Philippine Navy (PN). This comes as…

The Philippines’ sole defence and security exhibition, Asian Defence and Security (ADAS) 2022 is now underway with a large number of foreign and domestic vendors, showcasing their state-of-the-art equipment and…

A satellite photo has revealed that China has built a new long-range, early-warning radar that can be used to detect ballistic missiles from thousands of miles away, likely giving it…

Indonesian state-owned enterprise PT Pindad and Safran Electronics & Defense - a French defense company - are currently preparing a joint production for the Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPNM Malaysia for collaboration and training of faculty in aerospace and defence technology areas under Industrial collaboration partnership…

India’s state-owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is showcasing its aircraft and rotarywing portfolio at the ongoing DSA. HAL is offering the indigenously developed ‘Tejas’ (Radiance in Sanskrit) Light Combat…

Companies from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine are not attending Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022, for obvious reasons, but the three-day event at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, which…

Erdem Tumdag, International Business Development Manager at Turkish firm Armelsan, is new to DIMDEX. So is his company. “We didn’t know what kind of a response we would get here,…

A panel comprising world-renowned experts from different regions will discuss the biggest challenge to the maritime domain – asymmetric threats- at the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC), which will…

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is seemingly set to acquire one LET L 410 NG maritime patrol aircraft, as indicated in a meeting between the Philippine government officials and the…

Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau  at the Emirates Group Headquarters in Dubai. Under the agreement, Emirates and Sri Lanka Tourism will…

India has announced the postponement of DefExpo-2022, which was due to be held from 10 to 14 March 2022 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The 12th edition of the 'Land, Naval…

The MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) has surpassed 2 million flight hours in support of global customers. The workhorse unmanned aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) combines unmatched…

Israeli company Smart Shooter will present its Smash family of fire control systems at the upcoming DefExpo 2022 exhibition in Gujarat, India. The products will be exhibited at a joint…

Safran Nacelles announced at the ongoing airshow that it would open a nacelle maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at a new site in Suzhou, China. This new site complements…

The Asia-Pacific region will require 17,620 new passenger and freighter aircraft by 2040, with nearly 30% of the new jets replacing older less fuel efficient models, Airbus Global Market Forecast…

Boeing is offering the P-8A Poseidon in response to Canada’s Request for Information (RFI) for long-range maritime patrol aircraft. The Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project will replace the Royal Canadian…

The Singapore Airshow is off to a muted start instead of the high-voltage excitement that often precedes Asia’s biggest airshow. The Singapore Airshow has continuously grown since its inception but…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is displaying the indigenously built Tejas Mk1 fighter aircraft at the ongoing airshow, in the type’s maiden appearance in Singapore. “The participation at the airshow…

This week saw flypop bring its second aircraft into service for cargo operations. Over the weekend, the Airbus A330 flew into London Stansted Airport, flypop’s headquarters, where the team celebrated…

Indian state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has inked a contract with the Govt. of Mauritius (GoM) for supply of one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk III) for Mauritius Police…

The Taliban administration that is controlling Afghanistan is trying to form an air unit with the helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft left behind by the U.S. forces  in some bases. According…

Comlux has accepted the first ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft, powered exclusively by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The ACJ TwoTwenty is a member of the Airbus Corporate Jet family and the…

Myanmar Navy recently commissioned UMS Minye Kyaw Htin (72), a Chinese-made Type 035B submarine, at Yangon Naval Base. Also known in NATO’s reporting name as the Ming-class submarine, it is…

BOC Aviation has delivered the last of eight Airbus A320NEO aircraft to IndiGo under a purchase-and-leaseback agreement signed earlier this year. The aircraft will be powered by CFM Leap engines.…

Indian state owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured an order for manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing and supply of High Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) System known as ABHYAS…

With the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), China's aviation authority, issuing an airworthiness directive on the Boeing 737 MAX, the model will return to service in China after more…

Indian state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is displaying a model of the Rudra Weapon System Integrated (Dhruv MkIV) at the ongoing EDEX to gauge Egyptian interest in the platform.…

South Korea’s Hanwha Defence is displaying the upgraded K9A1, an improved version of its classic 155mm/52-calibre K9 Self Propelled Howitzer (SPH) at the ongoing EDEX, marking the North Africa show…

South Korean defence firm Hanwha Defence’s K9 Thunder, a 155mm / 52 caliber Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is said to be one of the frontrunners to meet an Egyptian Army requirement…

Naval Group is proud of its long-term partnership with the Egyptian Navy and naval shipyards. With seven latest generation combat ships already ordered to date and five ships already in…

The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) will focus on connecting the global maritime defence and security community at the seventh edition of the show to be held…

Two and a half years after the aircraft was grounded globally following two accidents that killed 346 people, India's SpiceJet has resumed flying the Boeing 737 Max. The carrier's first…

A prototype of Russia’s much talked about state-of-the-art single-engine fighter, Checkmate, is on display at the Dubai Airshow. This is the first time Russia is demonstrating the fighter abroad. According…

SMART SHOOTER will present its SMASH family of fire control systems at the FEINDEF exhibition in Madrid, Spain, in a joint stand with its local partner – Blanch Internacional &…

MTU Maintenance, one of the few engine MRO companies to survive Covid-19 with relatively minor bruises, is buzzing with activity again and expects to return to pre-Covid-19 levels by 2022/23,…

United Airlines has announced plans to increase international capacity by 10% in 2022, while keeping domestic capacity flat to 2019. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 Delta variant in the…

Hanwha Defence’s hybrid electro-mechanical transmission (EMT) technology is expected to be operational by the mid-2030s, when the Republic of Korea (RoK) armed forces will operate different types of South Korean…

Nammo is highlighting the capabilities of its M72 Shoulder-Fired System at the ongoing ADEX 2021 and has also initiated discussions with the South Korean army regarding possible sale of the…

Lockheed Martin believes that the 12 MH-60Rs helicopters, which the South Korea is acquiring, will expeditiously provide its navy with the world’s most advanced anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare rotary-winged aircraft…

Hanwha Defence is eyeing export opportunities of its sophisticated land defence systems including the including the K9 Thunder Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) and the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). A modified variant…

Boeing will continue to ensure the C-17 Globemaster III's worldwide mission readiness through a follow-on contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense, valued at up to US$23.8 billion including…

Godrej Aerospace has handed over the 200th set of the stealth universal supersonic cruise missile airframe assemblies to BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (BAPL) for use in the BrahMos Mach 3…

American Airlines has announced a new codeshare agreement with leading Indian carrier, IndiGo. The agreement, announced today, will place American’s code on 29 of IndiGo’s domestic routes in India. The…

Boeing has been awarded a U.S. Navy production contract for five P-8A Poseidon aircraft for Germany. Deliveries are to begin in 2024. The P-8A Poseidon will eventually replace Germany’s P-3C…

The United States will reopen in November to air travelers from 33 countries including China, India, Brazil and most of Europe who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The decision, announced…

Boeing has awarded Indian firm Dynamatic Technologies with a contract for manufacturing aerostructure assemblies for the F-15EX Eagle II, Boeing’s newest tactical fighter. Dynamatic Technologies will supply the F-15EX aerostructure…

South Korea’s Hanwha Defense has formed an international partnership with leading defence manufacturers in the UK to develop a local variant of the self-propelled howitzer, K9 Thunder, for the British…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has said that integrating the Barak MX Air Defense System on the Israeli Navy's Sa'ar 6 corvette will help Israel protect its exclusive economic zone and…

Elbit Systems has received a contract worth US$56 million to supply Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities for an Asian-Pacific Navy. The contracts will be performed over a 12-month period. The company,…

A $328.8 million, five-year comprehensive support contract has been awarded by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to  Lockheed Martin for its fleet of 12 C-130J-30 Super Hercules military airlifters and…

With the recent announcements of the UAE easing entry protocols for 12 countries, and the UK adding the UAE on its “amber list,” Emirates is scaling up its operations in…

German Operating Aircraft Leasing (GOAL) has delivered a new ATR72-600 aircraft to Indian carrier IndiGo. The aircraft will be leased to IndiGo for 8 years. The carrier is currently in…

IndiGo will become the first Indian airline to launch a pilot for IATA Travel Pass, when the programme gets underway on August 20. The Indian carrier has partnered with International…

The first of the three A220s for Air Austral, France’s La Réunion Island-based airline, has been delivered from the Airbus A220 Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Mirabel, Canada. The aircraft…

Emirates has launched its first-ever passenger service between Dubai and Miami. The airline's inaugural flight of its four-times-a-week service touched down in Miami on July 22. For the first flight,…

Israeli Navy Sa'ar 6 Corvette's are receiving new offensive and defensive systems with the integration of Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) MF-STAR (Magen Adir) radars and Barak MX Air Defence Systems (Ra’am…

India's Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced the succesful test firing of enhanced range versions of an indigenously developed 122mm caliber rocket. The new rockets have been developed…

The Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has inducted a new batch of J-J-20 new-generation stealth fighters. The indigenously developed J-20s have been commissioned into the No.1 Aviation Group with…

Domestic travel demand improved in April compared to March, even if it remained well below pre-pandemic levels, but international passenger travel continued to suffer because of  government-imposed travel restrictions, the…

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo will use CFM International's  LEAP-1A engine to power its fleet of 310 new Airbus A320s, A321s, and A321XLRs. The agreement between the two companies include 620…

Dassault Aviation has announced that The Arab Republic of Egypt will purchase an additional 30 Rafales to equip its air force.  The latest order adds to 24 Rafales already ordered…

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], the European leader in the payments and transactional services industry and number 4 worldwide, today announced it has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to…

DHL Express Mena has announced the expansion of its regional aviation fleet with the addition of seven new Boeing 767-300F freighters. The company will take delivery of the freighters in…

Two days after Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) submarine KRI Nanggala (402) was declared missing, no less than 26 ships  are involved in one of the largest search and rescue efforts in…

KRI Nanggala (402), a Type 209/1300 submarine of the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL), is reportedly missing around 95 km North off coast of Bali Island on Wednesday. The submarine, with  53…

Saab has announced the shipment of its first aft airframe section to Boeing for the T-7A Red Hawk programme. This 15 April 2021 shipment was from Saab’s Linköping site in…

Despite the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 crisis and the drastic decline in belly capacity because of passenger aircraft being grounded, Qatar Airways Cargo witnessed substantial growth during the pandemic…

AAR announced on Friday that Ellen M. Lord, former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for the United States Department of Defense, has been elected to the Company's…

AFI KLM E&M and India‘s IndiGo have signed an agreement to extend their component support contract covering over 350 aircraft. The range of services to be delivered by AFI KLM…

flypop has signed a multiple aircraft A330-300 lease deal with Avolon, the world’s third largest aircraft lessor. Based in Ireland, Avolon provides lease and lease management services to airlines and…

The organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) has announced that preparations are underway for the next edition, which will take place from the 21st…

VistaJet has taken delivery of the first two of its Global 7500 aircraft and also ordered 10 new Challenger 350 planes from Bombardier. VistaJet is the first company to provide…

Terma has established itself in Indonesia with the opening of PT Terma Technologies Indonesia. The expansion emphasizes the company’s focus on the country, where it will pursue business opportunities within…

MRO major AAR's EAGLE Career Pathways program for aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Division as a nationally registered…

Airbus delivered a total of 32 aircraft to 20 customers last month, with narrowbodies accounting for most of the deliveries. The plane maker also  secured 11 new orders in February.…

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority, has approved the Boeing 737 Max to return to service in its airspace. According to the GACA, the…

BOC Aviation Limited is pleased to announce that it has signed purchase-and-leaseback agreements with InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (“IndiGo”) for eight new Airbus A320NEO aircraft. The aircraft will be powered by…

EPCOR, the AFI KLM E&M subsidiary specialized in APUs and pneumatic components, has expanded  its MRO services to the operators of the Airbus A220 that are  equipped with the GTCP131-9C…

In yet another example of carriers focusing more on cargo operations because of the ongoing pandemic, Indian airline SpiceJet is expanding its cargo network. The carrier's cargo arm -SpiceXpress -…

As part of the Indian government's move to boost the country's defence sector, the Ministry of Defence has decided that the indigenously made Uttam radar will replace Israeli radars in…

History is made as an arms manufacturer from the Middle East enters the list of major global arms manufacturers As far as starts go, it is hard to better this…

While Italy has stopped all weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the U.S. is set to restrict the sale of offensive weapons to countries in the region With…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Rolls-Royce inked two important agreements on the last day of  the recently concluded Aero India 2021. The companies will work together in expanding the supply…

CAE will design and manufacture the hardware for Boeing's   P-8A operational flight trainer (OFT) for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). CAE will also develop a suite of P-8A…

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia as the Host Government and Organiser of Indo Defence, Indo Aerospace, and PT Napindo Media Ashatama have announced the cancellation of…

Three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH Mk III) and two ALHs were delivered to the navy and coast guard respectively by HAL on the final day of the airshow. The navy…

HAL’s  Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has received Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) from the Indian Army and CEMILAC, marking a major milestone for the programme. R Madhavan, CMD, HAL said the…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to augment its fleet of mid-air refuelling fleet with a new type. The service currently operates six IL-78M FRA operated by No 78…

Boeing’s Indian joint venture, Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has announced the addition of a new production line at its facility in Hyderabad, Telangana, to manufacture complex vertical fin structures…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Rolls-Royce inked important agreements on the last day of the airshow as they agreed to expand their partnership in India for collaboration in two significant…

 An indigenously developed Engine and Flight Display Unit (EFDU) developed by HAL for the Jaguar DARIN III fighter upgrade programme has been granted a Provisional Certificate from the Indian military…

Indian Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered into an MoU for co-operation in the development of Autonomous MANPADS Data Link System (AMDLS) with Grene Robotics Pvt Ltd. The…

A new E-portal developed by HAL and the IAF as part of inter-organization information sharing system (IOIS) called the HAL Vayusena Inventory Portal (HAVAI) has now begun its operationalisation phase.…

HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines, France have signed an MoU to explore opportunities for strategic business cooperation that leverage the complementary talents and capabilities of the both parties and support development…

Hindustan Aeronautics has received a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the ongoing airshow for the procurement of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft along with…

Boeing has inked Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)  agreements for in-country maintenance of Indian Navy P-8I and the IAF’s BBJ VIP transport fleet. The MRO agreements were concluded with Indian…

Indian state owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will supply ring forgings to GE Aviation for its military and commercial engine programmes as part of a new supply contract with…

The Indian Navy has inaugurated a new upgraded Naval Environmental Test Facility (NETF) at Bengaluru. The new facility overcomes a critical gap existing in the country with regard to qualifying…

Indian state owned defence electronics firm Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered into an offset contract for setting up industrial facilities for the manufacture of a wide range aviation hoses…

Indian state owned PSU BEML is increasing its foray into the aviation sector and has teamed up with NAL for joint development of a Two seat trainer aircraft. NAL will…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MIDHANI at the ongoing airshow for development and production of composite raw materials. R Madhavan, CMD (HAL) said…

Skyborne Airline Academy has announced that 14 of its IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme cadets have received their Letter of Intent (LoI) from the airline. Skyborne Airline Academy and will commence…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been inked at the ongoing aero show between Airbus and GMR Group to explore potential synergies in several strategic areas of aviation services, including maintenance, components,…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received orders for anti-submarine Warfare (ASW) capability on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian from two international customers. “We anticipate demand to be extremely strong for…

India’s state-owned defence firm Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) is now delivering T/R (transmit/receive) modules, manufactured for the RBE2 radar on the Dassault Aviation Rafale, to Thales. Thales has provided transfers…

L&T MBDA Missile Systems is showcasing its missile portfolio at the ongoing airshow. MBDA and its Indian joint venture – L&T MBDA Missile Systems Ltd – have already submitted their…

Indian state-owned defence firm, BEML is  highlighting its forays into the UAV Arena with a new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) called Primoco UAV- ‘One 150’ at its indoor pavilion, The…

Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities in Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), drone  training with Flytech Aviation Academy. The MoU between Airbus and Flytech Aviation…

A greenfield factory for the production of India’s Tejas light fighter was inaugurated on the eve of the Aero India airshow. The 2nd plant under state owned airframer HAL’s LCA…

Israeli defence firm Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is  showcasing its multi-domain capabilities at the ongoing Aero India. The company has a strong presence in India with several sales successes ranging…

 The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to increase in-country production and support to meet its sustenance requirements of aircraft and systems. The service is highlighting a host of indigenization…

The Integrated Weapons System Design Centre at Defence Research and Development Organisation's APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad was officially inaugurated by Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday. The…

Pakistan has conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile, the Pakistani Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has announced. "The test flight was aimed at the re-validate…

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced  that it has been awarded a US$200 million contract to provide an Asian country with SPICE 2000 air-to-surface systems, Spike anti-tank guided missiles…

CAE has been awarded a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to support the design, development and manufacture of a suite of C-130J training devices for the binational French and German C-130J…

Embraer's Commercial Aviation business is not for sale, but the company is looking for partners on specific programs, Arjan Meijer, CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, has said. "With my appointment,…

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has made a maiden flight in the HAL designed and developed Light Combat Helicopter…

Dassault Aviation will supply 12 Falcon 2000 Albatros Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft to the French Navy,  with seven of the aircraft to be delivered in 2025. The contract is…