Pakistan Signs Deal for Chinese Stealth Jets, Pressuring India’s Fifth-Gen Plans
The Pakistan Air Force has signed an “initial collaborative agreement” to acquire the Chinese Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter.
MBDA to Create Local MRO Facility for MICA Missiles in India
MBDA is set to develop a maintenance, repair, and mid-life overhaul facility for MICA missiles in India.
Shield AI Expands Presence in India, Opens New Delhi Office
V-BAT drone manufacturer Shield AI has expanded its presence in India with the opening of a New Delhi office, part of a wholly owned subsidiary that will operate across two locations in the country.
GE Aerospace to Open Depot for India’s Tejas Jet Engines
The Indian Air Force has contracted GE Aerospace to establish a staging facility for the F404-IN20 propulsion systems that power the Tejas light combat aircraft.
India Begins Helicopter-Launched Drone Program
The Indian Air Force has begun a helicopter-launched drone project to extend the operational reach and survivability of its rotary-wing platforms.
India Unveils Delta-Wing Combat Drone With 1,000‑Km Strike Range
India is advancing its long-range strike capabilities with Project KAL, a new one-way attack drone designed for precision engagements into adversary territory.
India Greenlights Massive Buy of 60 Military Airlifters
India has moved forward with a major effort to modernize its tactical airlift fleet after the Defence Procurement Board approved a proposal to acquire 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
India Claims S-400 Missile Made ‘Longest Ever Air Kill’ in Military History
The Indian Air Force just dropped its first public video of the S-400 air defense system in action, showcasing what it calls the “longest ever air kill recorded in military history.”
Embraer, Mahindra Eye Local C-390 Support Hub if India Selects Aircraft
Embraer and Mahindra plan to develop a maintenance, repair and overhaul hub in India for the C-390 Millennium if the aircraft is selected.
Indian Air Force Trainers to Instruct UK Fast-Jet Pilots in New Agreement
The UK and India have agreed to expand military training ties following the 19th UK–India Air Staff Talks held in New Delhi.
India Opens Fifth-Gen Fighter Program to Private Industry, Sidelines HAL
India has shortlisted three consortia comprising domestic private and public-sector firms to develop the country’s first fifth-generation fighter aircraft, effectively excluding state-owned aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited from the program.
India Greenlights $1.1-Billion Boeing 767 Tanker Procurement
India has approved the procurement of six Boeing 767-based tankers, aimed at enhancing the operational reach of the Indian Air Force.
India, France Step Up $22 Billion Rafale Deal Negotiations Ahead of Macron Visit
India and France have intensified negotiations over a Rafale jet deal ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February.
India’s New Drone Could Watch the Battlefield All Day and All Night
MAPSS is a solar-powered, medium-altitude, long-endurance drone, capable of electronic intelligence, communication relay, artillery spotting, and battlefield overwatch.
India Pushes Sixth-Gen Fighter Boundaries With Real-Time Morphing Wings
India’s future sixth-gen fighter uses morphing wings, a tailless blended wing-body design, and shape memory alloys for real-time wing shaping.
India to Adopt Chinese Missile Tech After Recovering Intact PL-15
India’s military research organization has decided to integrate features from a recovered Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missile into the Astra.
India Tests Combat Parachute for High-Altitude Missions
India has successfully tested its indigenously developed military combat parachute system.
L&T and Bharat Team Up to Chase India’s Next-Gen Fighter Jet Dream
Larsen & Toubro has joined forces with Bharat Electronics Limited in a bid to manufacture India's next-generation fighter jets.
Russia Urges India to Buy Su-57 Stealth Fighters, Eyes Local Production
Russia is eyeing the production of its Su-57 fighter jets in India and has launched a study on the required investments, inside sources shared with the Indian news agency ANI.
India Debuts Homegrown Air Defense System Blending Missiles, Lasers
India has carried out the maiden flight test of its homegrown shield that blends missiles with a directed-energy laser.
Indian Air Force Calls for Extended-Range Missile Development
The Indian Air Force has urged the nation’s top arms development organization to fast-track longer-range missile development amid Pakistan’s increasingly sophisticated arsenal.
India Greenlights $7B Defense Deals Across Army, Navy, and Air Force
India has cleared several high-value military procurement proposals worth approximately $7.6 billion to enhance the capabilities of its land, sea, and air defense.
India Denies Interest in South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet
India is not currently considering South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft as part of its plan to acquire up to 114 advanced multi-role jets to replace aging models, according to local media.
Airbus Completes Final C-295 Airlifter Exports to India
India has taken delivery of the last batch of 16 C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus, completing a key acquisition to modernize its airlift capabilities.
