Rosoboronexport will present more than 850 defence products at the Dubai Airshow 2025, including full-scale displays of the Su-57E fighter, IL-76MD-90A(E) transport aircraft, Yak-130M trainer, Ka-52 helicopter, UAVs, loitering munitions and air defence systems.
Embraer will feature the KC-390 Millennium demonstrator in its new colours at the Dubai Airshow, alongside the E195-E2 and E190F, highlighting its commercial and defence portfolios for regional and global customers.
Saab, Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have completed certification flight tests for in-flight refuelling between the Gripen E fighter and KC-390 Millennium tanker, marking a key step toward operational approval by Swedish and Brazilian authorities.
Hensoldt has launched MDOcore, a ‘universal translator’ in the form of a software suite designed to enable cross-domain integration of military sensor and effector systems, supporting faster data processing and interoperability across defence networks.
DRDO’s Naval Science & Technological Laboratory has developed new man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles equipped with sonar, cameras and AI-based target recognition for mine countermeasure missions.
India has concluded the Tri-Services Exercise ‘Trishul’ 2025, conducting joint land, sea and air operations to validate integrated procedures and enhance interoperability among the armed forces.
Collins Aerospace has opened a 26-acre manufacturing facility in Bengaluru to support production of more than 70 aerospace products, expanding the company’s footprint and capabilities in India.
Godrej Enterprises Group’s Aerospace business has delivered the human-rated L110 Stage Vikas Engine to ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, marking a new stage in ongoing industry collaboration.
Lockheed Martin held its 11th India Suppliers Conference in Bengaluru, bringing together more than 30 companies and recognizing two Indian firms for their contributions to its global programs, while exploring new defence manufacturing partnerships.
HAL has entered into a contract with GE Aerospace to procure 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines and support services for its LCA Mk1A fighter-jet programme, with engine deliveries scheduled from 2027 to 2032 in support of 97 aircraft. The engine deal follows a previous contract in 2021 under which HAL ordered 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines for the LCA Mk1A.
Belgium has inaugurated a new large-calibre artillery shell production unit at KNDS Belgium’s facility in Petit-Roeulx-lez-Nivelles on Tuesday, expanding national and European munitions manufacturing capacity amid rising demand for defence production.
L&T and BEL have added Dynamatic Technologies as an exclusive partner in India’s AMCA fifth-generation fighter program, combining strengths in aerostructures, engineering, and electronics to boost domestic aerospace manufacturing. The AMCA program, being developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is intended to equip the Indian Air Force with an indigenous, stealth-capable multirole combat aircraft.
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has handed over a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Ministry of Defense with production continuing at the Novosibirsk Aircraft Plant. Rostec stated that the Su-34 continues to serve as a key platform for frontline aviation, with the capacity to carry a variety of weapons ranging from unguided bombs to precision-guided missiles.
A Russian Navy Pacific Fleet detachment including large anti-submarine ships and corvettes conducted air defence and anti-submarine warfare exercises in the Sea of Japan, engaging simulated missile and submarine targets as part of scheduled combat training. According to the Russian Navy, these exercises are part of ongoing fleet training to enhance coordination between surface ships and aviation units in anti-submarine and air defence operations.
The Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture has received its first contract to supply 21 A2CS Combat vehicles to the Italian Army, marking a major step in Italy–Germany defence cooperation and European industrial integration. The supply is part of the Italian Army’s A2CS – Army Armoured Combat System program, which plans for a total acquisition of 1,050 armoured combat vehicles to replace its current heavy vehicle fleet.
