Recent developments in international aerospace cooperation suggest that India’s potential involvement in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) may act as a critical catalyst for the nation’s domestic fighter programs.
Rather than functioning as a rival project, analysts indicate that the...
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India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is pivoting toward a revolutionary sensing architecture that could redefine the future of aerial combat.
By moving beyond traditional semiconductor-based systems, researchers are developing photonic radar modules designed to provide...
Brazilian planemaker Embraer could roll out E175-E1 regional jets from a potential production line in India as early as 2028, but the plan hinges on orders for at least 200 aircraft, CEO Francisco Gomes Neto told Reuters on Friday.
Earlier this year, Embraer and India’s Adani Group had...
Iran had sought India’s permission for three of ?its ships to dock at Indian ports and the approval was granted the next day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, amid tensions in the Indian Ocean region following the sinking of an Iranian warship by the US last week. In a...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to the personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on the occasion of its Raising Day on Tuesday, praising the force for its commitment, professionalism and patriotic service to the nation.
CISF Raising Day is observed every year...
India’s pursuit of sovereign stealth technology has reached a pivotal milestone following the Defence Procurement Board’s official clearance for the design and development of the Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV).
Spearheaded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation...
Rolls-Royce Reaffirms Co-Development of Next-Gen Combat Engines with India, Including Full IP Rights
In a major boost to India’s quest for technological sovereignty, British engineering giant Rolls-Royce has formally reiterated its proposal to co-develop high-performance jet engines for India's future fighter aircraft.
The company confirmed its readiness to provide a complete transfer of...
Indonesia has entered into an agreement with India to buy the BrahMos missile system, its Defence Ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait said on Monday.
Rico told the Reuters news agency that the agreement was "part of Indonesia’s modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities...
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Bengaluru-based aerospace manufacturer Hical Technologies on Monday said that Dassault Aviation has awarded it long-term contract to manufacture products for critical Rafale fighter aircraft control systems applications.
In a statement, Hical Technologies said it will deliver mission-critical...
An Indian Armed Forces contingent has reached Seychelles to participate in the 11th edition of the joint military exercise “Exercise LAMITIYE-2026” with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
The Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 is scheduled to be held from March 9 to 20 at the Seychelles Defence Academy...
French aerospace leader Dassault Aviation has intensified its efforts to secure a landmark agreement with the Indian government for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft by the conclusion of 2026.
This accelerated timeline was recently confirmed by Dassault CEO Éric Trappier, following...
In a significant success against drug trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the state Police, apprehended five drug peddlers and recovered heroin worth nearly Rs 3.5 crore from their possession in Assam's Cachar district, officials said on Sunday.
A Defence Spokesman said...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has officially defined the power requirements for its upcoming supersonic trainer, the HLFT-42.
By requesting a powerplant capable of generating between 95kN and 100kN of thrust, the aircraft manufacturer has signaled a shift toward high-performance foreign...
Engineers from India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) have announced a significant technical breakthrough in the aerodynamic design of intake systems for next-generation stealth fighter jets.
Published in the February 2026 edition of the Journal of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies...
In a significant move to bolster the aerial combat signatures of its strike transition fleet, the Indian Ministry of Defence has officially launched a domestic tender to upgrade 74 Jaguar fighter aircraft.
The Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by Air Headquarters on February 27, 2026, seeks to...
A blueprint drafted by Iranian opposition figures for governing the country after the fall of the Islamic Republic proposes reviving the Chabahar Port project with India and restoring long-term crude oil exports to the world’s fastest-growing major energy market.
The proposal appears in the...
India is considering the establishment of a second final assembly line for Rafale fighter jets in Hyderabad. This development is contingent upon the government finalising a substantial order for 114 additional multi-role combat aircraft.
According to reports from Aviation Week, the French...
