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Bharat Forge, Liebherr to Set Up Aerospace Facility in India

Bharat Forge Ltd. and Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS have announced a collaboration to set up a new aerospace manufacturing facility in India. The announcement was made during Aero India 2025.…

Rafael Eyes Ice Breaker, Spike LR2 Missile Production in India

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Rafael) of Israel is looking to produce two new-generation missile systems in partnership with the Indian state-owned defence enterprise Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). At the…

Enhancing Indonesia’s Defence with Indian-Made Systems

India's growing defence export capabilities present opportunities for Indonesia, which is modernising its military and strengthening its defence capabilities. With New Delhi's increasing focus on exporting high-value defence equipment, several…

EMBRAER TO OPEN NEW INDIAN SUBSIDIARY

The Brazilian airframer Embraer, has announced that it will open an Indian subsidiary in New Delhi in the 2nd quarter of this year. The move will aid Embraer’s efforts along…

Aero India Day 2 Highlights | Su-57E Flying Display, Press Conference & Exhibition Showcase

Day 2 of Aero India brought thrilling aerial displays, groundbreaking announcements, and cutting-edge defense technology! The spotlight was on the Su-57E stealth fighter, showcasing its impressive maneuverability and advanced capabilities…

Thales FlytX Suite Makes Aero India Debut

Thales is showcasing its FlytX suite for helicopters for the first time in India. The FlytX avionics suite can be adapted to all civil and military helicopter cockpits, and features…

Hensoldt Seeks Greater Foothold in India

Hensoldt is presenting its next-generation airborne sensor solutions tailored for the requirements of the Indian armed forces at the ongoing airshow. Hensoldt is eyeing Indian requirements related to advanced AESA…

Rolls-Royce Eyes Doubling India Sourcing by 2030

Rolls-Royce has signaled its intent at the ongoing airshow, to double its supply chain sourcing from India over the next five years. Rolls-Royce already sources a wide range of high-precision…

Aero India 2025 | First Highlights | Flying Display, Static Display & Indian Pavilion

Experience the first highlights of Aero India 2025, featuring breathtaking flying displays of fighter jets, helicopters, and aerobatic teams. Explore the static display showcasing cutting-edge military and civil aircraft. Visit…

Aero India Helms New Delhi’s Efforts to Grow Defence Industrial Base

India’s biennial airshow is now central to the nation’s efforts to grow its defence industrial base. Speaking at the curtain raiser prior to the show, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,…

Ready to Grow- India is eyeing defence export opportunities to Southeast Asia

India is eyeing defence export opportunities to Southeast Asia In 2024, India’s defence exports reached a historic milestone, surpassing INR 210 billion (USD 2.42 billion) for the first time, marking…

USA Underscores Growing Defence Partnership with India

The United States is showcasing a range of advanced aircraft at the ongoing Aero India, highlighting its growing defence partnership with India. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has brought F-16 and…

Sukhoi Su-57E Makes Aero India Debut

Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jet is making its maiden appearance at Aero India, as the Russian airframer vies for an Indian requirement for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA). The…

Indian Navy Showcases Indigenisation Efforts

The Indian Navy which has transformed from a Buyer’s Navy to a Builder’s Navy with over 60 warships being constructed at Indian Shipyards, is showcasing its efforts towards indigenising Naval Aviation. “The…

Embraer has Eyes on Indian MTA Requirement

Embraer has brought a KC-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft to Aero India, highlighting its seriousness in meeting an Indian Air Force (IAF) requirement for a new Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA).…

Eve, JetSetGo Collaborate on Urban Air Mobility in India

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has partnered with JetSetGo, a private aircraft charter and fractional ownership company based in New Delhi, to explore the implementation of Eve's Urban ATM (Air Traffic…

India Explores BrahMos Collaboration with Indonesia

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, met with Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin…

Air India Expands Airbus Fleet, Orders 100 New Aircraft

Air India has officially disclosed orders it placed earlier for 10 A350 widebody and 90 single-aisle A320 Family aircraft. In addition, it has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services-Component (FHS-C) for…

HAVELSAN to Supply A320 Flight Simulator to India

HAVELSAN, a Turkish technology company with extensive experience in developing military flight simulators, has signed its first international agreement for a civil aviation simulator. The company will supply an A320…

India Offering Growing Defence Portfolio to Philippines

India’s state-owned Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU), the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and private Indian defence firms, are showcasing a wide-array of defence equipment at the show. The…

Philippines Growing Defence Cooperation with India

The Philippines is eyeing increased defence ties with India with the latter offering co-development and co-production of defence equipment. There has been an overall enhancement in bilateral defence cooperation across…

CAE to Support MH-60R Pilot and Mission Crew Training in India

CAE Defense & Security USA has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy under a U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to provide two training devices and support…

Air India Express Launches Virtual Interline Platform with Scoot as First Partner

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, Aequs Eye India Based Engine MRO Business

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 to Host IATA AGM in 2025

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…

Buoyed by India Success, Viettel Eyes Fresh Contracts

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…

ANA, Air India Establish Codeshare Partnership

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 Teams Up with IBS Software to Enhance Indian Regional Air Travel

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…

India’s FLY91 Inks Engine Services Agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada

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 Conducts Maiden Test Flight of Agni-5

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…

RTX’s Collins Aerospace to Supply Avionics Hardware to Air India

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,…

Air India Inks Inventory Technical Management Agreement with SIAEC

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…

India’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team Makes Changi Debut

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 on a Shopping Spree for Weapons

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 Opens Its India Digital Capability Center

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 to Supply Radars to Four More Indian Airports

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, Tata Group to Set Up H125 Helicopter Assembly in India

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 Opens New Route to Ahmedabad, India

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…

L3Harris Company Aerojet Rocketdyne Teams Up with Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center

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…

IndiGo Becomes 1st Indian Carrier to Carry 100 Million Passengers in a Year

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…

Indian Tejas Light Fighter Makes Return Appearance

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…

India Comes to the Party with First National Pavilion

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, Italy Eye Closer Defence Ties

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 Technical Workshop in India Supporting Navy’s Kalvari Class submarines

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 Makes Pitch for Indian Medium Transport Aircraft Need

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…

India’s Chandrayaan-3 Spacecraft Makes Succesful Moon Landing

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 Begins Production of Indian Army E-model Apaches

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 Unveils New Global Brand Identity and Aircraft Livery

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…

Sky One FZE Expanding its India Footprint

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 Opts for Rafale M for Navy Along with Additional Scorpene Submarines

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…

IAI Acquires India’s HELA Systems Private Limited

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…

HAL Bags Indian Coast Guard Order for 2 Do-228 MPAs

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…

L&T, Navantia Ink Teaming Agreement for P75 (India) Submarine Programme

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…

BEL Bags Indian Defence Orders Worth Rupees 21.9 Billion

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…

Indian Tejas Light Fighter Completes 7 Years in IAF Service

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 Signs MOU with HAL to Produce Fighter Jet Engines for Indian Air Force’s…

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…

GE Aerospace, HAL Ink MoU to Manufacture GE F414 Engines in India

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…

Indian Carriers Provide Airbus and Boeing Reasons to be Happy

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 to Collaborate on Pilot Training, Program to Kick off in India

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.…

Indian Navy Undertakes Combined Carrier Operations

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…

IAI Inks MoU with Elcom Systems for Indian UAV Upgrade, MRO

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 Delivers Four Airbus A321neo Aircraft to Air India

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 LUH Makes International Show Debut

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…

Indian Battle Tank Zorawar Getting Ready for Testing by Year End

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…

Indian Navy Warships in Singapore for ASEAN India Maritime Exercise

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…

1st Indian Series Production Tejas Mk1 Trainer Makes Maiden Flight

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…

Indian MoD Contracts BEL for New Defence Equipment

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 to Expand in the UK with New Services from London Gatwick

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 Enhances Software Development Capabilities in Pune, India

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 Build Bridge Towards Strategic Ties, Sign MoU on Defence Cooperation

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.…

South Korean FA-50 Fighter Jet Wins Malaysian Fighter Jet Contract, Disappointment for India’s LCA Tejas

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)…

India’s New Navi Mumbai International Airport to Get ADB SAFEGATE’s Airfield 4.0 Lighting Technology

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 Announces Biggest Ever Order of Trent XWB-97 Engines in Air India Deal

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 Sees Focus on Indigenisation

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…

Sagar Defence Engineering and IAI to develop Autonomous Weaponized Boat Swarms for Indian Navy

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,…

Air India to Acquire 250 Airbus Aircraft

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…

Boeing Bags Air India Order for 290 Airplanes

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…

India’s Long-Term Passenger Traffic to Grow

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, Bharat Dynamics Limited to Make 70mm Laser Guided Rockets in India

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 Civil Aviation Minister Visits Collins Aerospace India Operations Center

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…

First Indian Show Visit for Embraer’s C-390 Millennium

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 Targets Indian Market with CAMCOPTER S-100

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 Launches India Global Support Center

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 to Invest in India Logistics Center

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 to Provide Digital Solutions for Indian Navy LM2500 Gas Turbines

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 Looks to Accelerate Growth of Indigenous A&D Ecosystem

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…

US Embassy Staff Tour Indian Navy MQ-9 RPA Operating Location

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 Growing India Supply Chain

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 Highlights Partnership with India

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…

BEL to Showcase Breadth of Capabilities at Aero India

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 Air Takes Off in India

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’s Grand Relaunch Plan: Airline to Order 235 A320neo-family Jets, 190 Boeing 737 MAX…

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…

5th Indian Navy Scorpene Class Submarine Commissioned in Service

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…

1st Indian Army AH-64 Apache Fuselage Delivered by Tata Boeing Aerospace

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 Expands Bengaluru Operations with New India Engineering Center

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 JV Begins Kalashnikov AK-203 Assault Rifle Production in India

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 Rolls Out 100th Indian MRSAM Missile Kit

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…

Gliders India Attracts High-Level Attention

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.…

India’s Akash SAM System Attracts Interest

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 Opens New Global Engineering and Technology Center in 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…

India Offers Vietnam its Choice Defence Products

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…

Indian Navy GA-ASI MQ-9A RPAs Cross 10,000 Flight Hours

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 To Lease 12 More Aircraft

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…

DRDO Showcases Combat Ready Indian Platforms

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 Opens STEM Labs in Bengaluru, India

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,…

Airbus C-295MW for India to be Made in State of Gujarat

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 Inks Mou with Indian Firm ICOMM

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 Group To Acquire Air Works, India’s Oldest MRO

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 Announces Fourth Positive Defence Indigenization List

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…

Indian HTT-40 Basic Trainer Nears Production Order

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 Eyes Combat Engine Co-Development with India

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,…

IAI Sets Up Indian Subsidiary for MRSAM Support

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 and MIDHANI to Explore Collaboration

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…

Bharat Electronics Inks MoU with Munitions India Limited

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…

Growing in Strength: DefExpo 2022 puts the focus on India’s growing indigenous defence capability

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…

Russian-Indian Kalashnikov JV Readies for AK-203 Production

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 Showcases Commitment to a Self-Reliant India

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…

Thailand, India Grow Defence Ties

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 Opts for RateGain’s ‘AirGain’ Airfare Pricing Intelligence Product

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…

Air Works Completes Checks on 6th Indian Navy P-8I

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…

New Indian Carrier, Akasa Air, Takes to the Air

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…

India Aims To Export BrahMos To Three Other SE Asian Countries

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 Completes F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstrations in India

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…

Malaysia May Ditch Indian LCA for Korean FA-50

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…

Latest Indian Navy P17A Stealth Frigate Launched

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…

Indian Navy Decommissions Kilo Class Submarine INS Sindhudhvaj

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 To Open Four New Indonesia-India Routes

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…

New Indian Carrier Akasa Air Nears Start of Air Services

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…

UK, India to Cooperate in Key Strategic Defense Areas, Including Modern Fighter Aircraft Technology

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…

India Eyes Philippine Defence Market

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…

DRDO HELINA ATGM Cleared on Indian Rudra Armed Helicopter

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 Resumes Flights from India to Malaysia, Thailand

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…

Indian Navy Expands Fleet with Delivery of 12th P-8I

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…

India’s Alliance Air Buys 2 New ATR42-600

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…

India Orders Saab AT4

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…

Alain Garcia is New VP of Business Development for Boeing’s Indian Defence and Services Business

 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…

Indian HJT-36 Jet Trainer Completes 6 Turn Spin Trial

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 Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, 12 Others, Killed in Helicopter Crash

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…

Egypt Keen on Indian Tejas LCA

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…

EGYPT AND INDIA STRENGTHEN DEFENCE COOPERATION

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…

New Indian Carrier Akasa Air Orders 72 737 MAX Airplanes

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 Takes Over as Indian Air Force Chief

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 Inks Deal to Buy Airbus C295 Aircraft

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 Places Orders for 118 Arjun Mk-1A MBTs

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…

GATES Gets India DGCA Certification to Overhaul CFM56-5B/-7B Engines

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 DGCA Certifies ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East for Dassault Falcon Business Jets Maintenance

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…

Indian Air Force Inducts MRSAM System

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 to Buy 56 Airbus C-295MW Transport Aircraft

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…

India’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier ‘Vikrant’ Starts Sea Trials

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…

10th Boeing P-8I MPA Received by Indian Navy

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…

Indian Air Force Issues RFI for CUAS

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…

India Starts 2nd P 1135.6 Frigate Construction

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 appointed MD Safran Helicopter Engines India

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…

Indian Coast Guard Receives HAL Dhruv Mk III Helicopters

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 to Supply Airport Surveillance Radars to Indian Navy, Coast Guard

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…

Oxygen Crisis: Volga-Dnepr Operates Three Charters to India

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…

Air India Cancels Vaccination Drive Due to Vaccine Shortage

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 Sends 300 Tonnes of Free Medical Supplies to India

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 to Supply Tactilon Agnet to India’s BSNL

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 Demand for 2,200 New Planes in 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…

Indian Army Decommissions 130mm SPGs, 160mm Mortars

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…

US Remains Top Global Arms Exporter, Indian Imports Fall

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…

U-UAP Completes Training of Indian Mi-171A2 Pilots

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…

Indian AIP System Completes User Specific Tests

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 Tests New Ramjet Technology with DRDO Launch

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…

Indian Missile Boat Arrives for NAVDEX

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…

New Book Released on Indian Tejas Fighter

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…

SpearUAV Launches Micro-Tactical UAV in India

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…

AirWorks to Maintain Boeing Defence Platforms in India

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…

Aero India Sees Strong Presence of French Companies

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…

Airbus will Partner Flytech To Train Drone Pilots In India

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 Debuts Turbojet Powered SPICE 250 Munition at 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…

INTERVIEW: Cdr M. Asif Makandar (Retd), Head of Indian Office & Director, Terma India

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…

Aero India is Off to a Flier

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…

BEL Brings New Tech to Aero India

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 Debuts New Anti-Drone System at Aero India

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 Highlights India Sourcing

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 Bullish on India

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,…

Govertnment Nod for Boeing to Offer F-15EX to India

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…

BAE Systems to Showcase Multi-Domain Capability at Aero India 2021

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…

IAI to Showcase Defence Prowess at Aero India 2021

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…

SpiceJet Expands Operations in UAE, Adds Indian Routes

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…

India Moves Ahead on Order for 83 Tejas Mk-1A Light Fighters

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…

Indian Army to Procure 16,000 Telescopic LMG Sights

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)…

Air India to Launch Bengaluru – San Francisco Direct Flights

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…

JSSI Appoints New Business Development Director for Middle East and India

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…

Amid China Row, India Tests BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

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…

Phase II of Indian Coastal Surveillance System Project: BEL and Terma Sign Deal for Radar

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…

India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol Underway

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…

Indian Navy Plans to Lease Op Support Assets

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…

Collins Aerospace PaxLink Implemented by Indian Regional Airline Star Air

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 Gets Three More Rafale Fighters

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…

Euronaval: Indian Company Highlights Warships and Submarines

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,…

Euronaval: Indian Navy to Commission New ASW Corvette

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 to Offer Discounted Rates to Indian CPL holders for Type Rating Training on A-320…

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…

Euronaval: Indian Navy Test-fires BrahMos Cruise Missile from INS Chennai Destroyer

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…

Air Safa Selects Airbus H125 to Launch Aircraft Leasing Business in India

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…

India Reportedly Keen on Embraer’s Commercial Jets Division

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…

After Singapore, India: Starburst Expands its Asian Footprint

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 Tests Indigenous Laser Guided ATGM

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 Looks to Acquire Sniper Rifles for NSG Commandoes

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’s Caracal Offers Assault Rifle Manufacture in India

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…

IndiGo Completes 50,000 Flights Since India’s Lockdown

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 Light Utility Helicopter Completes ‘Hot & High’ Trials

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, China Border Spat in Eastern Ladakh Escalates

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…

BREAKING NEWS: India Tests Hypersonic Demonstrator

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

Longbow FCR for Indian Army’s Apache Helicopters

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),…

Indian MoD Approves Procurement of 106 HAL HTT-40 Basic Trainers

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 Gains Contract for Indian MH-60R Sonars

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;…

IAF Rafales Arrive at Ambala Air Force Base in 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…

Dassault Rafales to Arrive in India on July 29

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…

Indian Air Force Holds Commanders Meet Amid China Tensions

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 …

BEML Bags Indian Contract for 1,512 T-90 MBT Mine Ploughs

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 Improves Navigational Safety at 37 Airports in India

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 to Buy 21 MiG-29s, 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKIs from Russia

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…

AirAsia May Eventually Exit India JV

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 Resumes Domestic Air Travel After 2 Months

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…

MGH Flies SpiceJet Charters Ensuring India’s Supply Chain

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,…

Airbus to Support France, India to Monitor Climate Change with TRISHNA

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…

Doha Airport Closed to Travellers from India

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 to Perform GTF Maintenance

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…

Trump Visit Seals Indian Romeo and Apache Helo Deals

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’…

Adani Group may Join Race to Buy Air India

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,…

Indian Navy Receives 4th Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette from GRSE

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 Expands Services to India

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, MKU to Co-Develop Elfie Night Vision Device for India

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 LUH Gets IOC

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…

India, Russia Sign 14 Agreements on Day 2

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 Roadmap for Ka-226T Localization in India

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 to Make More T-90 MBTs

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…

IAI, BEL to Set Up Service and Maintenance Center in India

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 DRDO With Over 500 Products

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, South Korea Plan Defence Roadmap

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 on SeaGuardian Drones for India in its Final Stages

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…

Airbus Keen to Meet India’s Defence Needs

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…

LTMMSL Sets Up Missile Integration Facility in India

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…

India’s Biggest Ever Defence Expo Opens

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…

India Makes New Attempt to Sell National Carrier

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…

India’s DRDO Selects Israeli-Made EO/IR System

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…

Airbus Joins Indian Startup for Talent Acquisition

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, Air India Sign New Distribution Agreement

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 names Ashmita Sethi Managing Director-India

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…

Indian CBRN Firm Explores New Markets

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…

India Commissions 2nd Scorpene Submarine

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…

More Phalcon Systems to India

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…

Indian Light Utility Helicopter Clears High Altitude Trials

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…

Rafael Expands in India, Opens New Facility with Astra Microwave

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…

HAL Delivers Chetak Helicopter to Indian Navy

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…

India’s Chandrayaan-2 Launches for the Moon

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…

IAI Signs US$50 Million Deal With India

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 Awarded ‘Best Airline in Central Asia and India’

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…

Indian Navy, IAI Conduct Trial of SAM Missile

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 Inks Deal to Build 8 ASW Vessels

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…

India to Induct 460 Russian-Origin Tanks

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…

Air India Continues to Face Software Shutdown Impact

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…

India MH-60R Buy Moves Ahead

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…

India Set to Induct 4 Chinook

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…

India Plans to Buy Multi-Mode Hand Grenades

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…

Russian Rifle Kalashnikov to be Made in India

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 as India-Pakistan Fight on Air

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…

Aero India Low on News and Excitement

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…

Final Operational Clearance for Indian Light Fighter

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…

Boeing Prepares for India Deliveries

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…

MBDA Seeks to Grow India Presence

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…

Saab Grows India Presence

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…

New Indian Missile Concepts on Display

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…

Rafael Makes Strong Start at Aero India

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 Moves Ahead on Ka-226T for India

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…

GA-ASI Showcases RPA Capabilities at Aero India

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…

F-16 Becomes F-21 for India

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 Delivers H145 Helicopter to Indian Operator

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…

Aero India Begins Under Pall of Gloom

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 System Seeks to Grow India Presence

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 Highlights Aerospace Tech at Aero India

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…

IAI’s Mini Harpy Loitering Munition Makes Aero India Debut

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…

Surya Kiran Jets Crash During Aero India Practice

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…

Delivery of KA-226T to India May Be Delayed

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…

S-400 Deal: Russia Awaits Advance Payment from India

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…

Airbus Gears Up for Big Presence at Aero India

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…

India to Build Two Russian Project 1135.6 Warships

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…

IAI Adds New Indian MRSAM Contracts 

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…

MRSAM Systems: IAI, India Enter US$93M Worth of Follow-Up Deal

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…

Indian Light Combat Helicopter Completes Weapons Trials

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 Forecasts Demand for 2,300 New Jets in India

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 –…

Naval Group Completes a Decade in India

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.  …

Air India Hit by Staff Shortage, Utilising Only 21 of 27 Dreamliners

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.…

Tata to Build F-16 Wings in India

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…

Rostec to Install New Systems on Indian Aircraft Carrier

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…

Saab Receives Indian EW Order

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’s Apache, Chinook Choppers for India Complete Inaugural Flights

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…

Sikorsky Bags First Indian S-76D Helo Order

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 Overhaul 6 Indian BSF Helicopters

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…

Approval for Sale of Apache Helicopters, Equipment to India

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 Marks 70 Years Since 1st India-UK Flight

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…

India’s Antrix Eyes Kazakh Space Pie

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 Introduces First Ever Flight to India

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…

Indian Tejas Fighter Completes Derby BVRAAM Integration

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.…

Air India to Induct 270 Co-Pilots

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…

Philippines Airlines to Launch India Ops

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 Eyes Expansion in India, Iran

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…

MKU and Thales to Offer Optronic Devices and Close Quarter Carbines for the Indian Army

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…

HENSOLDT Enhances India Presence

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…

Bharat Electronics Limited Unveils New Products for Indian Army

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…

Air India Bid: EoI Submission Deadline May Be Eased

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 Adds 18th Plane, To Expand Services

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…

IndiGo No Longer Interested in Acquiring Air India

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 Seeks $15 Billion Fighter Jets in World’s Largest Deal

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…

India to Sell 76 Per cent Stake in Air India, Air India Express

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…

Companies with Negative Net Worth May Bid for Air India

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 to Fly to Israel over Saudi Airspace

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.  …

SIA Open Minded on Making Bid for Air India

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 Predicts India Needs 1750 New Aircraft by 2036

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 Announces New Flight Routes

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…

India Grounds Airbus Jets with Faulty Pratt Engines

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 to Fly Overseas from Jan 2019

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)…

HAL Completes Hot Refueling Trial for Indian Tejas Light Fighter

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…

HAL Completes Hot Refueling Trial for Indian Tejas

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 Launches 3rd Scorpene Class Submarine

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 Tests Long Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile

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 to Soon Induct Smart Anti Airfield Weapon

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 Makes Pitch for Indian Fighter Requirement with Adani Group

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…

Indian Navy Receives First Indian Made LRSAM Missile

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.

New Indian C-130J Training Center Open

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.

India Clears AH-64E Apache Acquisition for Army

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).

India, US and Japan Commence Exercise Malabar

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…

IAI Teams Up for Local Manufacture and Assembly of MALE UAV’s in India

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.

IAI expands JV with India’s Kalyani Group for Support of Advanced Air Defence Systems

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 Tata Partner for India Fighter Requirement

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 Tests Indigenous 3rd Generation ATGM

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

Second Indian Scorpene Class Submarine Commences Sea Trials

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.

Indian Navy P-8I Fleet Achieves 10,000 Hours

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

IAI Awarded Additional Indian LRSAM Contract

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 &…

India’s Goa Shipyard Delivers Fast Patrol Vessel to Mauritius

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).

L&T to Supply Artillery Guns to Indian Army

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.

US and India Ink Deal for CBRN Support Equipment

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…

Indian Navy Warships Visit Greece

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…

UK and India to Strengthen Defence and Security Relations

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…

India Signs Mega Deal with IAI for Missile Defence Systems

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…

Indian Navy Decommissions Aircraft Carrier INS Viraat

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…

First Integrated Heliport Inaugurated in India

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 Adds to List of A320neo Operators

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.

Russian Helicopters Seeks to Increase India After-Sales Support

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

Saab Offers World Class Sensor Package for Indian LCA

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…

Indian Aerospace and Precision Engineering Firm to Establish a New Facility in Goa

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 To Increase Range of BrahMos Missile

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…

IAI, Dynamatic Technologies Sign a Cooperation Agreement on Mini UAVs in India

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 to Make STARStreak Missile Systems in India

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 Seeks to Build on Hawk Success in India with Advanced Hawk

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

Antonov Highlights India Presence

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

Aero India 2017 Opens Today

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

Saab Offers to Build Facility in India

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…

Rostec Looks to Expand Cooperation with India

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

BAE Systems Clinches Indian Ultra-Light Howitzer Contract

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…

Textron India Has New MD in Arijit Ghosh

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…

Indian Hawk AJT Crosses 100,000 Hour Milestone

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 Carrier Trujet Adds Brand New ATR 72-600

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

Air India Contracts Boeing 777-200/300 Fleet Landing Gear Support to Lufthansa Technic

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 Signs Rafale Deal

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…

Air India Named Strongest Growing South Asian Airline at Changi

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…

India Joins List of Customers for Longbow Radar

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…

Indian Navy Participates at ADMM Plus Exercise at Brunei and Singapore

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 to Commence Operations from India

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…

BEL and Rosoboroneexport to Cater to Indian Defence Needs

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…

Russian Airframer Antonov Partners with Indian Firm Reliance Defence

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.

Raytheon Stinger Finds New Customer in India

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…

Antonov Proposes AN-132 as Replacement for Indian AN-32 Fleet

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…

Reliance Defence Partners with Rafael to Target Indian Defence Opportunities worth US$ 10 Billion

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 Receives First Indian 407GXP Order

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

BAE Systems Down-Selects Mahindra for India M777 Howitzer Work

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…

Russian Helicopters Completes Mi-17V5 Deliveries to India

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 Seeks Interested Parties to Manage its Airframe MRO at Nagpur

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.  

Air India Subsidiary Alliance Looks to Add 10 ATR72-600s on Dry Lease

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 to Showcase Tejas Light Fighter and Sarang Helicopter Display Team at Bahrain International Airshow

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.  

Indian and Singapore Civil Aviation MoU to Move Ahead

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 Increases India Presence

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…

Indian Rotorcraft Operator Global Vectra Chooses HCare for H130 Light Helicopter

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 Missile Man Is Dead

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…

India Begins Talks with France For 36 Rafale Jets

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 Ties Up With India’s Tata To Make Drones

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

India to Buy 4 More P-8I Aircraft

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 and Mahindra to Make Helicopters in India

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 to Power India’ HTT-40 Trainers

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

After India, Qatar to Buy 24 Rafale Jets (BREAKING NEWS)

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 takes delivery of two Airbus Helicopters H125 helicopters

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 Orders 36 Rafale Fighters From France

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 Opens New MRO Facility to Serve Indian Aviation Marketplace

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

Çelebi Opens at Indian Airport

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.  

GSLV Mark III, India’s Largest Rocket, Launched Successfully

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…

China denies reports to set up 18 naval bases in Indian Ocean

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…

Indian navy closely watching PLA submarine movements in Indian Ocean

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 To Have A 15-Aircraft Fleet By 2015 End

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…

Air India Inks Network Deal with Kazakh Airline

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 to Supply Naval Vessels to Vietnam

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…

Indian, Indonesian navies conclude joint patrol

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.

India Okays Defence Deals Worth 170 Billion Rupees

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 Vow to Boost Defence Ties

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 Reviews Submarine Project

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 to train Vietnamese pilots to fly Sukhoi fighters

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…

Pilatus Ties Up With TASL To Make PC-12 In India

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 Probes After Jet Airways Drops Height

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…

India Clears Way for New Airlines

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…

Boeing Warns Air India On 787s

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…

Latest AD&D “India Edition” August – September 2014 Issue Magazine

Hi, I would like to invite you to read the latest issue of AD&D India (AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2014 Issue) Magazine. Just click on the link below to access our…

Japan to Showcase Seaplane to Indian Navy

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…

Latest AD&D “India Edition” June – July 2014 Issue Magazine

Hi, I would like to invite you to read the latest issue of AD&D India (JUNE / JULY 2014 Issue) Magazine. Just click on the link below to access our…

Arun Jaitley is India’s New Defence Minister

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 To Recover AgustaWestland Guarantees

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.…

MiG-21 Crashes in India

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’s India Venture To Take-off In June

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…

Philippines Accepts Bids From Indian & French Firms For Frigate Competition

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 to lease 14 Airbus A-320s

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…

Airbus and Boeing Bullish on India

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…

Air India to Explore Honeywell’s Landing Systems

  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…

India Aviation 2014 Kicks Off

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…

Air India Not to Ground Snag-Hit B787s

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…

Air Works to Service Embraer’s Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 in India

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.…

India Key Market for Beechcraft

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…

India’s OIS Aerospace Ties Up With Italian Firms

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, China Agree on Defence Cooperation

  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 Resigns After Submarine Accident

  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…

India Committed to Give One Rank One Pension

  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 to Launch Astrosat in 2015

  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…

India’s Air Costa To Buy 50 E-Jets E2s

  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…

Indian Airlines May Order 400 Aircraft This Year: Report

    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 GAGAN System Gets Nod

  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 Hikes Defense Budget

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-Russia FGFA Delayed

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,…

Saudi Arabia to Have Defence Ties With India

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, China to Have Defence Talks

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 Becomes Biggest Foreign Buyer of U.S. Weapons

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 Agni-V in 2015

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…

First Indian MiG-29 Fighter Jet Lands on Vikramaditya

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 Looks to Expand India Cooperation

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 Capacity to Make Anti-Satellite Weapons: DRDO Chief

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…

India, Australia Sign MoU on Defence

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 Eyes Indian Market in a Big Way [DEFEXPO DAY 4]

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…

FAA Downgrades India

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…

India Lags Behind in Airports Projects

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 Largest Destination For Dubai Intl Airport

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 India in April

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 retraining

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…

India flags A380 in

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 join India-US naval war

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…

Indian and Japanese navies train together for the first time

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…

India Keen to Help Afghanistan: Karzai

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 Tests Agni-III

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 to Get 6 More C-130J from U.S.

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…

India, Pakistan Army Commanders Meet

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…

India’s Own LCA Tejas Gets IOC

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 to Expedite ULH Buy

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 Examines Life of Subs

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…

Indian Navy Wants Third Aircraft Carrier Soon

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…

India’s Airport Authority Earns Profit

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…

AirAsia India Launch Delayed

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 Set To Up Qatar’s Seats

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…

US Airways-AA Merger Not To Impact Indian airlines

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…

India Needs 100 Satellites To Man Indian Ocean

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…

India Takes Delivery Of INS Vikramaditya

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,…

India To Buy Night Vision Devices

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…

Boeing Delivers Second P-8I To India

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…

India’s HSTDV May Be Ready By 2015

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.…

Indian Army To Get Invar ATGMs

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.…

India to Get U.S. Howitzers

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,…

India and Oman Conducts Joint Aerial Exercise

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…

Anti-missile shield for Indian Navy warships fast eroding

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…

Indian Navy set to upgrade, boost existing fleet

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…

India inducts first three Boeing Globemasters

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…

Indian Navy receives second Saryu-class offshore patrol vessel

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 seeks enhanced defence ties with India

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…

Ready to induct MiG squadron in may, India awaits carrier

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…

Indian Air Force prepares for ‘Live Wire’ exercise

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 to deliver 10 Sukhoi engines to India this month

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 flight-testing India’s last AEW EMB-145

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…

Indian missile ‘Nirbhay’ fails to hit target on its maiden launch

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…

Black Shark torpedos for Indian Scorpene Submarine purchase put on hold

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…

Multinational Anti-Piracy Drills End in Indian Ocean

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…

HAL Commits to Accelerate Tejas Mk-1A Deliveries

The Indian state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has committed to accelerate deliveries of the Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet, which is being shown publicly at the ongoing airshow for the…

HAL to Supply LEAP Engine Critical Parts

Indian state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a long-term contract with Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) for supply of turbine forged parts for their LEAP engines. The announcement made…

Godrej to Develop Flight Control Actuators for AMCA

The Aerospace business of Godrej & Boyce, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ongoing airshow with the Aeronautical Development Agency…

GE Aerospace Bags IAF T700 Engine Sustainment Contract

GE Aerospace has inked a five-year Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF). Under the terms of the PBL contract, GE Aerospace will provide a comprehensive…

BEL Delivers 7,000th Thales RBE2 Radar T/R Module

The Indian state-owned defence PSU, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) announced the delivery of the 7,000th T/R (transmit/receive) module manufactured in India to Thales for the RBE2 radar on-board the Dassault…

BEML Unveils New Brand Identity

The Indian state-owned defence enterprise, Bharat Earthmovers Limited (BEML) has unveiled its new brand identity, ‘Infinix,’ at Aero India. The new logo was unveiled by Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi Chief…

AKSI Aerospace Group Secures US$ 10 Million Order from FIXAR Global

Bengaluru, 11th February 2025 – During Aero India 2025, Hyderabad-based AKSI Aerospace Group and FIXAR Global announced a US$10 million agreement for the licensed manufacturing of drones in India. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in strengthening India's self-reliance…

MBDA, AXISCADES to Establish Test Bench Centre of Excellence

MBDA and AXISCADES Aerospace & Technologies Private Limited (AXISCADES) have entered into a strategic engagement to establish a Centre of Excellence (COE) for Test Benches in Bangalore. The Indian firm…

Dynamatic Technologies and Deutsche Aircraft Grow Partnership

Bengaluru based Dynamatic Technologies Limited, South Asia’s leading aerostructure manufacturer, announced at the ongoing airshow that it had partnered with Deutsche Aircraft, a regional aircraft OEM, to support the "Make…

Cyient DLM Gains Boeing Global Services Production Contract

Cyient DLM, an integrated partner for design-led manufacturing, announced at the show, that it had signed a production contract with Boeing Global Services (BGS) for precision-machined parts and assemblies, marking…

Airbus Bags Two H125 Orders from Himalayan Heli Services

India's leading helicopter company in the pilgrimage and aerial work sectors, has ordered two Airbus H125 helicopters to expand its fleet at the ongoing Aero India.  With this latest order…

Maiden Public Appearance for Tejas Mk1A

The LCA Mk1A made its maiden public appearance on the inaugural day of the airshow. 83 aircraft are on order for the type, which was designed and developed by the…

Indigenous Innovation

India’s domestic defence industry ecosystem is now at an inflexion point, with earlier weapon system developments attaining maturity and several new advanced projects in the pipeline. The maturity of the…

300th AH-64 Apache Fuselage Delivered by Tata Boeing Aerospace

Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has reported the delivery of the 300th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter from its facility in Hyderabad. The announcement was made at the…

Chipsan Aviation to Add More Airbus H160 helicopters

Chipsan Aviation, a non-scheduled air operator in India, announced its plans at the ongoing airshow to deploy Airbus H160 helicopters for multiple roles in the country. Chipsan Aviation will add…

ADA Eyes 2028 Certification Date for LCA AF MK2

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is targeting a certification date of 2028 for its 18-tonne class LCA AF Mk2, Dr. V Madhusudana Rao, Project Director (LCA AF MK2) told GBP…

Interview with Suresh Kumar K V,Director (Marketing), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

India’s state-owned Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) which racked up Rupees 350 billion worth of new orders in 2024 is now targeting defence exports. “In the…

BDL Inks Agreement for Local Production of Thales STARStreak VSHORADS

The Indian state-owned Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed an agreement on the inaugural day of the airshow with Thales for an initial supply of Laser…

Airbus Helicopters Promotes H125

The Indian Army Chief,  General Upendra Dwivedi was briefed on the Airbus Helicopter H125 reconnaissance helicopters at the ongoing airshow. The H125 reconnaissance helicopter is being promoted in India, via…

MBDA Highlights In-Country Production Capability

The European missile major, MBDA is eyeing further growth in the Indian market with its participation at the ongoing airshow. MBDA has a longstanding presence in India for over 50…

Saab Makes a Mark with Gripen E Full Scale Replica

Saab is showcasing a Full Scale Replica (FSR) of its Gripen E along with a Gripen E cockpit simulator at the ongoing airshow. The Swedish airframer has proposed its Gripen…

Indigenous Might 

India’s biennial airshow Aero India is a showcase to New Delhi’s aspirations to emerge as an international Aerospace & Defence (A&D) power in its own right. On show at the…

HAL Shows-Off Futuristic CATS Warrior Protype

India’s state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is pushing ahead with its ambitious autonomous Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) programme. HAL announced in January, that the Combat Air Teaming System…

Philippines Has More Israeli Defence Systems on its Wish List

The Philippines has submitted to Israel a new shopping list for defence systems. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is reportedly in discussions with Philippine officials for aerial and coastal defence systems.…

Vietjet Reports Strongest Business Year Post-Pandemic with Record Growth in 2024

In Q4 2024, Vietjet's aviation revenue reached VND 19.776 trillion (approx. SGD 1.061 billion), a 36% year-on-year (YoY) increase, while after-tax profit rose 247% to VND 167 billion (approx. SGD…

Airbus Helicopters Records Strong Growth in 2024

Airbus Helicopters secured 455 gross orders (450 net) in 2024, demonstrating robust market growth with notable demand for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The orders came from 182…

25% Increase in Airline RPKs by 2030: IBA

Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs) are predicted to increase by 25.6% between 2025 and 2030,according to data recently revealed by IBA, aviation market intelligence and advisory company. IBA's experts forecast that…

Avolon Reports Strong Fleet Activity and Demand in 2024

Avolon, a global aviation finance company, has provided an update on its performance for the fourth quarter (Q4) and the full year of 2024, showcasing continued strong fleet activity and…

Defending the Realm

Vietnam is serious about its military modernisation. The ongoing Vietnam International Defence Expo is the clearest indication of this intent at the highest levels of the Government and the Vietnamese…

Vietnam’s Domestic Defence Industry is Coming of Age

One of the highlights of the ongoing Vietnam International Defence Expo has been the emergence of several new weapon systems, defence technologies and upgrades to existing platforms developed indigenously in…

Aer Lingus Receives First A321XLR Aircraft

Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline, has taken delivery of its first A321XLR aircraft, becoming the second airline globally and within the International Airlines Group (IAG) to operate this model. The…

Protective Posture

Vietnam is forging ahead with efforts to maintain a defence posture in an increasingly uncertain and fraught regional environment. The nation’s steadfast stance in focussing on its territorial protection and…

BrahMos Keen on Vietnamese Buy

Indian supersonic cruise missile manufacturer BrahMos Aerospace is continuing to pursue Vietnamese interest in the Mach 3 capable cruise missile. BrahMos is exhibiting its exhibiting the various versions of the…

Poland To Acquire Three MQ-9B SkyGuardians

Poland has become the latest customer of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system, manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) . The Polish Ministry of Defence will…

AAR Recognized by Aviation Institute of Maintenance

AAR, aviation services provider, recently participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of an AAR-branded classroom at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) campus in Indianapolis. AAR and…

Algeria Likely to be Launch Internatiional Customer of Sukhoi SU-57

Russia is offering lucrative deals in order to get more clients for its Sukhoi SU-57 fifth generation fighter aircraft. There are signs that this approach has succeeded with Algeria rumoured…

ST Engineering Wins Akasa Air LEAP-1B Engine Maintenance Contract

ST Engineering's Commercial Aerospace business has secured a 15-year exclusive MRO contract with Akasa Air, India’s fastest growing airline, to provide MRO solutions for the LEAP-1B engines that power its…

Challenge Group Expands Operations with New Delhi Flights

Challenge Group has announced the expansion of its operations in India by introducing two weekly flights to Delhi, commencing on 3 October 2024. This addition increases the total number of…

First Embraer Authorized Service Center for E2 Jets in Asia-Pacific Opens

SIAEP, a subsidiary of SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC), is the first Embraer Authorized Service Center in the Asia-Pacific region to perform MRO services for Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family of…

Embraer Eyeing Regional Airlift Requirements with C-390 Millennium

Embraer Defence & Security, which is witnessing a rush of orders for its C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft is now eyeing the potential market demand for the type in the region.…

Philippine Multi-Role Fighter Acquisition Moves Ahead Amid Budget Constraints

The Philippines' Department of National Defence (DND) and the Philippine Air Force (PAF) are actively exploring their options for acquiring 40 Multirole Fighters (MRF) as part of their ongoing modernisation…

BrahMos Modernises Philippine Shore Defence

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is the first export customer and the only user of the Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system in the region. The first batch…

Philippine Multi-Role Fighter Acquisition Moves Ahead Amid Budget Constraints

The Philippines' Department of National Defence (DND) and the Philippine Air Force (PAF) are actively exploring their options for acquiring 40 Multirole Fighters (MRF) as part of their ongoing modernisation…

Royal Malaysian Air Force Eyes BrahMos Missile

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…

Bali Airshow 2024 Highlights Indonesia’s Aerospace Growth

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 Announces New Route to Port Blair

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 Group Adds New Pekanbaru, Padang Routes to Kuala Lumpur

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 to Lease Seven A321neo LR Jets

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…

Vietjet Signs Agreements with Rolls-Royce, Lufthansa Technik

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…

Japan Airlines Expands Fleet with Order for Up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

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…

The Real Story Will Lie Beyond the Numbers

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 May Use North Pole Route For Sydney-London Nonstop

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…

Exercise Pitch Black Commences Over Northern Territory

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 to Establish MRO Facility in Laos

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 Achieves Record Revenue for 2023, Anticipates Further Growth in 2024

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 to Deploy Missiles at Key Maritime Choke Points

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,…

Boeing Not to Bring 737 MAX Or 777X Test Aircraft To Show

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…

Super Garuda Shield 2024 to be Held in Three Locations

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…

Air Astana Scores Multiple Wins at 2024 World Airline Awards

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 Raises US$750 Million In New Unsecured Bank Facility

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…

Kadet Defence Systems Develops Jet-Powered Aerial Targets for Defence Training

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…

Global Air Cargo Demand Soars Amid E-commerce Boom

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 next-generation H160 gets CASA approval

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…

ADAS 2024 to Showcase Advances in Modern Defence Technology

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, Navantia to Equip Spanish Navy with Advanced IFF Systems

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 Strengthens its Role in the VIP-Corporate Helicopter Market

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 Acquires Materna IPS

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 Launches Summer Promotions for Travellers

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…

Indo Defence 2024 Expo & Forum: Limited Exhibition Space Available

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.…

RMAF FA-50 Shown with MBDA Brimstone Loadout

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…

South Korean Defence Companies Grow Footprint in Malaysia, Region

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 Eyes Regional Cruise Missile Market

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…

SMPP Targeting Growing Requirements for Bulletproof Solutions

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 Launches Ahmedabad-Kuala Lumpur Route

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…

IndiGo Opts for Airbus Widebodies with A350-900 Order

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…

Philippines Receives Its First BrahMos Missile System

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 and AirX Sign LoI for up to 50 eVTOLs and Urban ATM…

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 Partners with DB Schenker

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, IndiGo Sign Codeshare Agreement

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 Opens ExecuJet MRO Facility in Kuala Lumpur

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.…

Two Scorpene Evolved Submarines to be Built in Indonesia

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 to Operate Airbus A350 to Delhi from May 2024

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: Strong Performance and Growth Prospects in 2024

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 to Manufacture D328eco Rear Fuselage

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…

BBN Airlines Indonesia Receives Scheduled Flight Permit

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…

HAL, PADC Offer Tejas Naval Strike Fighter to PAF

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…

MENC Conference Discusses Strategies to Overcome Maritime Security Challenges

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…

“V-BAT Teams for ISR and targeting on every US and Allied Ship is Shield AI’s…

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…

Saab to Further Expand Footprint in the Asia Pacific, Will Employ More Locals: Chun-Chau Chew

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 Officially Opens

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…

We Remain Focused on Growth: Chin Yau Seng, SIAEC CEO

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 DG Willie Walsh Goes Back to the Future

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,…

‘Interest in Gripen Remains Strong from Customers Around the World’

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…

Indonesian Air Force Jupiter Aerobatic Team Marks Repeat Appearance

"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…

Key Analysts Still Bullish On Boeing

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…

On the Rebound

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…

Singapore Airshow 2024 Features Record Number of Flying Teams

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, Mahindra Collaborate on C-390 Millennium Aircraft

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 to Equip Four Saudi Ships with Rigel EW Suite

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, Schneider Electric to Launch Sustainable Shipping Model

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 Orders More Than 300 LEAP-1B Engines

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 Appoints Joel Goldberg as Executive VP, CIO

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…

MEHAIR Orders 20 ZeroAvia ZA600 Hydrogen-Electric Engines

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…

First BrahMos Battery for The Philippines to Arrive This Month

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 to Fly A380 to The Big Apple

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 Delivers Upgraded Fifth E-99 Aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force

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…

EDGE Entity AL TARIQ Completes Initial PGM Integration onto HAL Tejas Light Fighters

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…

AAPA Director General Talks Growth, Says China is the Baby Elephant in the Room

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…

Saab’s Gripen E to Meet Future RTAF Needs

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…

BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile Attracts Interest

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 to Resume Direct Flights To Nairobi from Next Summer

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,…

Norway to Add Six Sikorsky MH-60R Helicopters for Critical Maritime Missions

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…

Rosoboronexport Highlights Technology Partnerships with Friendly Countries

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 Keen on Industrial Cooperation, Technology Transfer with Korea: Lönn

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…

1st Airbus C295 Transport Formally Inducted into IAF

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 Announce New Codeshare Partnership

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 to Supply Ballistic Helmets for Lithuania’s Border Security 

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 Partners with Royal Air Brunei Airlines to Enhance Air Cargo Operations…

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 Expands International Network, to Launch Flights to Delhi

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…

SMARTSHOOTER Estabishes New Australian Subsidiary

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 Signs Finance Leases with Indigo for 10 A320neo Aircraft

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 Deliveries Increase 47% in 2Q23

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 to Increase 737 Production to 38 Jets Per Month

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 Confident of Hurjet Export Deals   

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…

L&T Signs Master Ship Repair Agreement with U.S. Navy

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…

UAE-Based Pilot Training Institute Acquires  Romanian Firm 

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 Confirms Order for 50 PHA-ZE 100 Aircraft

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 to Purchase Three More A380s

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 Announces IndiGo Trainees’ Inaugural Graduation 

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 Launches 4th Generation Submarine Rescue System ‘Agile’

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,…

Airbus Flag Flies High in Paris, eVTOLS Come of Age

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…

HAL Inks MoU with FAdeA of Argentina

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…

Aequs Adds BIKAR Aerospace to Belagavi Aerospace Cluster (BAC)

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 Bags Order from Akasa Air for Four 737-8s

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…

Nexter to Supply 10 THL 20 Turrets to HAL

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…

De Havilland Canada and flybig Ink LoI for 10 New DHC-6 Twin Otter Aircraft

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…

Sustainability Zooms Up the Priority List for Aerospace Industry

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…

Airbus Has a Day for the Ages

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 Wins Largest-Ever Order in Commercial Aviation History, from IndiGo

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…

Boeing Sees Demand for Heavy Lift & Attack Helicopters

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…

Sustainability the Main Storyline, but Commercial Jet Orders will Dominate the Headlines

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…

Global Passenger Fleet to Almost Double by 2042: Avolon

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 to Launch Service from Vancouver to Singapore

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 Announces New Routes Across Three Continents

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 Preferred bidder for Irish Coast Guard Aviation Service

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…

HAECO Appoints Richard Sell as New Chief Executive Officer

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 Completes Development of Urban Air Traffic Management Prototype

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…

HAL Eyes SE Asia Market for LUH Civil

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…

DSA and NATSEC ASIA 2024 Ready to Unite the Global Defence Industry

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…

KAI Unveils FA-50 in RMAF Livery

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 Promotes New Variants

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 and Air Seychelles Sign Codeshare Agreement

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,…

LIMA 2023 a Gateway to Opportunity

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…

Maritime Flotilla on Show

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…

Long Range Maritime Surveillance Platforms are in Favour Again

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…

Singapore Gets Indigenous SAR Satellite

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…

ST Engineering, Spirit AeroSystems to Jointly Target Nacelle MRO Market in the Middle East

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 Awards Aircraft Cargo Doors Contract to Tata Advanced Systems

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 to Launch Codeshare with Korean Air

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…

Orders Galore for Leonardo at Heli-Expo 2023

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 Keen on Export of Aeromedical Evacuation Unit

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 and Airbus Maintain Dominance at the Top of Global Aerospace and Defence Industry

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…

IAI and Daronmont Technologies to Work Together on BARAK-MX Air and Missile Defence

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…

Peregrines to come home to roost soon

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 Meets with Industry Partners

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…

Caracal Sign Contract with ICOMM for Small Arms Transfer of Technology

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,…

EDGE and HAL Sign Business Cooperation Deal

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 to Support Argentinian Air Force Helicopters

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 and HAL to Jointly Develop IMRH Engine

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…

BEL Grows Partnership with Israeli Industries

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 Entity AL TARIQ Signs MoU with HAL for Platform Integration

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 Limited and Paramount Group Ink Collaboration Agreement

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 to Develop Twin Dome Full Mission Simulator

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 Signs MoU for Uncrewed Systems with NewSpace Research and Technologies

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…

HAL Bullish on Future Prospects

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…

HAL to Provide MRO Support for GA-ASI MQ-9B Engines

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 JV Ships First Boeing 737 Vertical Fin Structure

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, HAL Look to Grow Marine Gas Turbine Manufacturing

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…

Maini Precision Products, L3Harris Ink Teaming Agreement to Manufacture Aircraft Ejector Release Units

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…

BEL, GSL Ink MoU to Address Need for Autonomous Boats

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, Dassault Aviation Ink MoU

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 F-35 Makes First Show Appearance

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 Showcases Virtual Twin Experiences

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 Launches Two New Drones

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 to Build Multi-Modal Cargo Hub at Noida International Airport

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 Presents Military and Commercial Offerings

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…

HAL Unveils New Lead in Fighter Trainer

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…

HAL Delivers Dhruv Mk III Utility Helicopter to Mauritius

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 Targeting Joint Production of Defence Equipment

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…

Avolon Delivers 5 Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft To Akasa Air

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…

Lufthansa Cargo Operates First Freighter Modified with AeroSHARK

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 Secures $12M Funding Round to Power Digital Transformation for Freight Forwarders

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…

IndiGo Inducts First Widebody Aircraft

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…

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to Support Akasa Air

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 Announces Maiden Profit

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…

Thailand Acquires Thales Alenia Space SAR Solution

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)…

GA-ASI Signs Strategic Partnership with Bharat Forge to Manufacture Aerostructures

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…

ICAO Spikes SpiceJet USOAP Audit Claims

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,…

Vietnam Shows Keen Interest in BrahMos

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…

Tejas Light Fighter Model on Display

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…

BRAHMOS – The Ultimate Deterrent Weapon for Modern Warfare

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,…

Veitnam Diversifies its Arms Purchases, Reduces Dependance on Russia

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…

American Companies Benefit as Vietnam Grows Defence Ties with US

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…

Challenge Airlines MT Carries History on its First Flight

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…

Will Indonesia Acquire Mirage 2000-5 Jets From Qatar?

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…

First Two of 12 T-6TH Aircraft Arrive in Thailand

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…

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport Doubles Capacity with New Terminal

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…

BEL Eyes Indonesian Defence Market

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 &…