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Equipping the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) legacy Mirage 2000 jets with a new radar might initially seem impractical. These aircraft are projected to serve for only another decade before making way for next-generation fighters like the Tejas Mk2, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), and potentially more Rafales. Yet, a deeper strategic analysis indicates that fitting the domestically developed Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar onto the Mirage 2000 could be one of...

New Delhi-based aerospace startup DG Propulsion, founded by Prateek Dhawan and Chirag Gupta, recently revealed its initiative to build a 10-kilonewton (kN) class jet engine. This ambitious project shifts the company's focus from smaller micro-turbojets toward substantially larger propulsion systems. For the firm, this advancement is a crucial leap toward becoming a cornerstone in India's expanding domestic aero-engine manufacturing sector. ad The private enterprise concentrates on...

Recent friction between major European aerospace firms, Dassault Aviation and Airbus, regarding the lagging Eurodrone project has sparked rumours that New Delhi might be asked to join as a full-fledged partner. However, a closer look at the facts reveals that these claims are highly speculative and lack backing from official government statements or reliable defence analysts. ad The core of the current industrial conflict stems from Dassault Aviation reportedly demanding financial...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially strengthened its national airspace security by adding the Russian-made 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM radar to its arsenal. Recently spotted during the IAF’s Vayu Shakti 2026 exercises, this mobile, three-dimensional (3D) Very High Frequency (VHF) system is a significant upgrade to India’s layered air defence shield, designed specifically to track incoming stealth fighters, cruise missiles, and ballistic projectiles over vast distances. Traditional fire-control...

Bengaluru-based military technology firm Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA) has introduced the FWD Supreme, a new artificial intelligence-driven combat aircraft initiative. This project seeks to elevate India into an exclusive tier of countries actively engineering autonomous fighter jets. The startup recently declared that the project's initial testbed, the FWD Supreme Lite, is slated to make its maiden flight by the autumn of 2026. The company highlights this effort as India’s...

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has encountered a technical hurdle after one of the six recently delivered GE Aerospace F404-IN20 engines for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A programme showed a defect during post-delivery checks. While HAL has raised the matter with the American manufacturer to resolve the snag, the Indian company is concurrently pushing forward with the jet's integration and certification processes. Reports indicate this affected unit is the sixth engine...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is firmly pushing for the integration of active-duty officers into dedicated Project Management Teams (PMTs) across major defence manufacturing initiatives. The goal is to establish a system of constant supervision, track real-time manufacturing progress, and guarantee that vital platforms are completed without delay. Within this framework, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) initiative stands out due to its distinct structural approach compared to...

The highly anticipated flight testing of the BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile has been postponed by approximately one year. This delay stems from the Indian Air Force (IAF) updating its operational criteria, prompting a comprehensive redesign of the weapon system. According to industry sources, the IAF is pushing for significant technological upgrades, including the integration of an Indian-made Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) seeker and the ability to...

India is taking a massive leap in its aerospace capabilities by initiating a state-funded project to develop a powerful 120-kN turbofan engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2. Unlike past procurement deals, New Delhi plans to finance this massive undertaking directly, ensuring that India will hold the exclusive intellectual property (IP) rights for the resulting technology rather than the foreign partner. Reports confirm that two European aerospace giants—France's Safran...

“We simply do not have the option of changing the engine at this stage. Such a move would require extensive adjustments across the aircraft’s aerodynamics, electrical systems, vibration characteristics and throttle-control architecture. It is not a plug-and-play technology,” - explained an industry source to the India Today about the possibility of redesigning the AMCA Mk1 around an entirely new engine after the stalling of negotiations with GE for the procurement of F414 engines. Amid...

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to hand over the first batch of the highly anticipated Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by late August or early September 2026. This critical delivery will officially kick off the formation of the IAF’s first squadron dedicated to this advanced indigenous combat aircraft, marking a major leap forward in India's self-reliance in aerospace defence. ad The programme's timeline previously faced hurdles largely due to global...

India’s Tejas Mk2 medium-weight fighter programme has reached a pivotal development milestone. Newly released project outlines reveal a detailed, phased strategy by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to transition the indigenous jet from its final assembly directly into pre-flight testing. This carefully structured timetable will guide engineers through essential ground evaluations, engine tests, and runway trials. ad The initial phase, slated for completion within...

Amid the growing race to co-develop the engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, Rolls-Royce is highlighting its deep background in top-tier fighter propulsion. Sashi Mukundan, the Executive Vice President for Transformation at Rolls-Royce India, recently drew attention to the firm’s credentials in fifth-generation technologies. He asserted that the company’s distinct technical know-how is exactly what India needs to achieve its long-term aerospace goals. ad To...

A recently published tender from the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) sheds new light on the rapid progress of India’s Tejas Mk2 fighter programme. The documentation reveals that the aircraft's cockpit is undergoing major structural and digital transformations to house next-generation avionics and advanced pilot interfaces. With the aircraft currently in a crucial development phase, the integration of vital Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) is being fast-tracked. Engineers are conducting...

The battle to co-develop a high-performance jet engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is intensifying. he primary contenders, British aerospace giant Rolls-Royce and France's Safran, are aggressively vying for one of the most critical defence partnerships in India's history. In the midst of this tight competition, Sashi Mukundan, Rolls-Royce India's Executive Vice President for Transformation, made a strategic remark designed to highlight his company's global...

British aerospace major Rolls-Royce has presented a comprehensive new strategy for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine initiative, revealing that their co-developed powerplant will be built with massive growth capabilities that extend well beyond the baseline 120kN requirement. Sashi Mukundan, Executive Vice President of Transformation at Rolls-Royce India, has clarified that the proposed architecture for India’s next-generation fighter is not capped at the initial 120kN...

British aerospace giant Rolls-Royce has shared new updates on its foundational work in India for a proposed 120kN-class fighter engine. This powerplant is aimed at the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. The company highlighted that substantial strides have already been made in creating the essential technologies required for the core of this advanced engine. ad Discussing the firm's ongoing collaboration with India, Sashi Mukundan, Executive Vice President (Transformation) at...

Recent contradictory reports regarding the ongoing negotiations between India and US-based GE Aerospace for the F414 fighter jet engine have generated significant discussion. However, new details clarify that the partnership is not facing a blanket deadlock, and different segments of the deal are progressing at varying paces. The Initial Concerns Earlier media reports indicated that discussions between New Delhi and GE Aerospace had hit a major roadblock. While the technical parameters...

"We have five engines, the sixth engine is ready now. It will be picked up shortly. Last time, when I visited GE, the assurance was that they would give us 20 engines in the second half of this calendar year, between June and December. This is the indication from GE and this is a pessimistic number; they have told me they should do better," – D.K. Sunil, Chairman Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in a media interview in April 2026 speaking about the F404-IN20 engine deliveries delays to...

The Astra Mk-3 initiative, recently named 'Gandiva', is shaping up to be a monumental achievement for India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). While frequently viewed as just an upgrade to the existing Astra series of beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles, the Mk-3 actually represents a massive leap, establishing itself in an entirely new, highly lethal category of aerial weaponry. This new missile is not merely an extension of its predecessors, the Mk-1 and Mk-2...