Colombia has ordered two Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, taking firm orders for the aircraft to 58 as India opens a competition for 60 medium transport aircraft.
Colombia Orders 2 C-390s as India Looks for 60 Airlifters
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Tag: Indian Air Force
MBDA to Set Up MICA MRO in India
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MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to establish a Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life Overhaul facility for MICA missiles in India. The Indian Air Force will operate the facility with MBDA providing tools, training and technical support.
India Tests Naval Anti-Ship Missile
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India has conducted the first salvo launch of the NASM-SR anti-ship missile from a helicopter off Odisha. The test involved two missiles fired in quick succession and demonstrated targeting and guidance systems developed by DRDO.
DRDO Test Flies VSHORADS
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DRDO has carried out three successive flight-trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The man-portable missile system intercepted simulated high-speed aerial targets and is intended for use by all three armed services.
IAF Conducts Exercise Vayushakti-26
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The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise Vayushakti-26 at Pokhran, involving over 130 aircraft in day and night operations. President Droupadi Murmu attended the demonstration and flew in an LCH Prachand as the exercise simulated integrated combat, air defence and special forces missions.
Tata, LMT Break Ground on C-130J MRO Facility in India
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Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have begun building a new MRO facility to support India’s C-130J fleet, and will provide depot-level maintenance, component repair, structural checks, avionics upgrades and expanded training for engineers and maintainers.
Safran to Make Hammer with BEL, Opens MRO in India
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Safran has announced new aviation investments in India, including LEAP and M88 engine MRO centres in Hyderabad and a joint venture with Bharat Electronics Limited to manufacture the Hammer air-to-surface weapon. The company outlined expanded production and engineering plans during a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
IAF Tejas LCA crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed
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An Indian Air Force Tejas Light Combat Aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot; a court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident.
Indian Navy-led Tri-Services Ex. ‘Trishul’ Completed
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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.
HAL orders GE engines for LCA Mk1A
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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.
L&T, BEL Add Dynamatic Technologies to AMCA Fighter Bid Consortium
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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.
Indian Navy to Lead Tri-Services Exercise ‘Trishul’
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The Indian Navy will lead the upcoming Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) Trishul with the Army and Air Force, featuring joint operations across land, air, and maritime domains in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the North Arabian Sea to validate multi-domain interoperability and operational readiness.
LCA MK1A Flies Over New Production Line
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HAL’s Nashik facility has conducted the first flight of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A and inaugurated new production lines for the fighter and the HTT-40 trainer aircraft. The expansion is intended to increase LCA output to 24 aircraft annually and represents a major boost to India’s indigenous manufacturing capacity.
Why the new Rafale line matters for India
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Dassault has opened a new assembly line critical for boosting Rafale production — but it’ll have to dial up output even more, as it faces a looming Indian order for 114 aircraft on top of the 239 fighters already in its orderbook.
Flight|Line: Trump’s F-35 ‘offer’ to India
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Did U.S. President Donald Trump really ‘offer’ the F-35 to India? Could it actually happen? Is the F-35 going to be the answer to India’s urgent fighter aircraft requirements?
