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Indian Air Force to Get Six Tejas Jets by March 2026: HAL Chief

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has verified the supply of at least six Tejas multirole combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force in March next year, addressing military concerns over the program’s setback in shipments.

GE Aerospace’s LM2500 to Power India’s Next Gen Missile Vessels

GE Aerospace’s LM2500 gas turbine engine has been selected to power the Indian Navy’s upcoming Next Generation Missile Vessels.

Nigerian Army to Buy Indian Attack Helicopters: Report

The Nigerian Army is close to acquiring a batch of four Light Combat Helicopters from India, according to Indian media.

Safran, HAL Team for Indian Multi-Role Helicopter Engine Production

Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have signed an agreement to jointly produce engines for the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.

India Taps HAL for Dornier 228 Utility Aircraft Mid-Life Upgrade

India's Ministry of Defence has tapped Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the mid-life upgrade of 25 Dornier 228 utility aircraft.

India-Made Tejas Plane Crashes, Pilot Survives

An Indian Air Force plane has crashed during an operational training sortie in Northern India. No individuals were injured.

India Renews Push to Make Argentina First Foreign User of Tejas

India is renewing its push to sell its Tejas fighter jet to Argentina to secure a first export customer for the multi-role combat aircraft.

EDGE Wants Emirati Guided Weapons on French, Indian Fighter Aircraft

The UAE’s EDGE Group has announced plans to equip the country's Rafale F4s and India’s Tejas combat jets with locally produced precision-guided munitions.

Argentina Signs Agreement to Buy 20 Military Helicopters From India

Argentina has signed a letter of intent with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the acquisition of Light Utility Helicopters.

Egypt, Argentina Could Become First Foreign Users of Indian Tejas Aircraft

India has revealed that it is in talks with Egypt and Argentina to supply a large number of Tejas LCA Mk-1A fighter aircraft.

India, France Move Ahead in Joint Helicopter Engine Development

India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and French Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an agreement to develop the engine for the future Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.

State Firm to Provide Support for India’s MQ-9B Drone Engines

India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for General Atomics MQ-9B drone engines.

Indian Indigenous Drone Makes Maiden Public Flight

India conducted its maiden public flight of the Tapas-BH-201 unmanned aerial vehicle at Aero India 2023 this week.

India Plans Bulk Procurement of Combat Choppers to Modernize Fleet

The Indian Army plans to procure a large number of combat and utility helicopters to modernize its fleet.

Eyeing China, India Unveils High-Altitude Helicopters

India unveiled its first batch of locally-made attack helicopters, designed primarily for use in high-altitude areas like the Himalayas where its troops clashed with China in 2020.

India Running Out of Weapons Due to ‘Make in India’ Program: Report

India is running out of military weapons and equipment due to the government’s “Make in India” initiative, officials have revealed.

India to Develop Indigenous AESA Radar for Su-30 MKI Fleet: Report

India will reportedly develop an indigenous active electronically scanned array radar for the air force’s Su-30 MKI aircraft.

India Confirms Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Sales Offer to Malaysia

India has confirmed an offer of Tejas aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to the Malaysian government.

Malaysia to Pick S.Korean FA-50 Fighter Jet Over Indian Tejas: Report

Malaysia will reportedly likely pick the South Korean FA-50 Golden Eagle fighter jet over the Indian Tejas for its light combat aircraft program.

India, France to Jointly Develop Multi-Role Helicopter Engines

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has signed an agreement with French firm Safran Helicopter Engines to develop Indian helicopter engines.

What Does India’s Defense Indigenization Mean?

Experts say India's defense indigenization is not only important for the country’s industrial complex and economy but also for sending a geopolitical message.

India Scraps Planned Purchase of 48 Russian Helicopters

India has cancelled a planned procurement of 48 Russian Mi-17 V5 helicopters in favor of local production.

India’s Loyal Wingman Program to Flight-Test by 2024

Indian aerospace agency Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s loyal wingman program will take to the skies for the first time in 2024.

India to Convert Boeing 767 Passenger Aircraft Into Fuel Tankers

India is looking to turn its Boeing 767 passenger aircraft into tanker transport aircraft in an attempt to address a mid-air refueling gap.