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Features

March 31, 2026
India 'Indispensable' to Asia: US Signals Strategic Shift Amid West Asia Crisis

By Manish Kumar Jha

March 24, 2026
Parliamentary Panel Flags Major IAF Boost with Rafale, MTA and AEW&C Deals
By Manish Kumar Jha
March 20, 2026
Iran–Israel war escalates in a dangerous zone, energy markets rattled
By Manish Kumar Jha
March 2, 2026
Dramatic escalation: Israel & the US see an opportunity, Iran's vulnerability
By Manish Kumar Jha

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Experts Speak

March 23, 2026
Spiralling Out of Control

By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)

March 2, 2026
Global Chaos: Middle East & Beyond
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
February 21, 2026
Iran: Between Freedom & Faith
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
February 13, 2026
Boosting Air-Maritime Dominance & DAP-2026
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
February 13, 2026
Indigenous ET-LDHCM
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

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Stories from recent issue

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
"IAF — A Self-Assured, Capable and Globally Competitive Aerospace Power"

— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, IAF

Indian Air Force – Post Operation Sindoor
By Air Marshal R.G.K. Kapoor (Retd)
IAF – Target '42 Squadrons'
By Manish Kumar Jha
Chariots of the Battlefield — Combat Helicopters
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
From Brazil to Bharat: Embraer's Commitment to India's Air Power
By Sankalp Shrivastava, Head of Embraer Defense & Security, India
The IAF's MiG-21: Farewell to a Legend
By Joseph Noronha

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News

March 31, 2026
Atmanirbhar Bharat: MoD & BEL sign ₹1,950 crore contract for Mountain Radars for IAF
Strengthening India's indigenous defence capabilities under Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked a major capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two Mountain Radars, including associated equipment and required infrastructure for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of around ₹1,950 crore.
March 31, 2026
Embraer's KC-390 Millennium Successfully Concludes Cold Weather Campaign in Sweden
The next-generation aircraft demonstrated full suitability for Arctic operations and Agile Combat Employment
March 30, 2026
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense Selects the PC-24 With an Order for Twelve Aircraft

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has selected the PC-24 to support the Indonesian Air Force transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions.
March 27, 2026
MoD inks ₹858 crore contracts for Tunguska Air Defence Missile System & Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I Aircraft
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts, worth a total of ₹858 crore, for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
March 27, 2026
Northrop Grumman and US Air Force Accelerate Prototyping to Support Sentinel Launch Silo Design
Innovative Modular Silo Design Expected to Expedite Fielding and Control Costs
March 25, 2026
Embraer, Saab and the Brazilian Air Force unveiled the first Gripen E Fighter produced in Brazil
The milestone marks a significant achievement and places the country among a select group of nations capable of producing advanced fighter aircraft
March 24, 2026
GA-ASI's UK and Japan MQ-9B Programs Are Honored With Excellence Awards from Aviation Week
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was named the winner of two awards during Aviation Week's 21st annual Program Excellence Awards last week.
March 23, 2026
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Addresses the 81st Staff Course at DSSC Wellington
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, visited the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington between March 22 and 24 2026.
March 20, 2026
DGR Ex-Servicemen Job Fair Organised in New Delhi
The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, organised an Ex-Servicemen Job Fair at Aravali Auditorium, Shankar Vihar Military Station, New Delhi on March 20, 2026.
March 17, 2026
GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Autonomy at USAF Exercise Using IR Sensing for CCA
Government Autonomy Starter Kit and MQ-20 Avenger^® Used to Support Autonomous Mission Execution and Cooperative Targeting for Future CCA Operations
March 13, 2026
Embraer introduces the KC-390 Millennium to WZL-2 as companies advance MRO cooperation in Poland
Embraer today officially presented the KC-390 Millennium multi mission military transport aircraft to Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A. (WZL-2) in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
March 9, 2026
Dassault Aviation Awards Long-Term Contract to Hical Technologies to manufacture products for Critical Rafale Control Systems applications
Dassault Aviation and Hical Technologies, a Bengaluru-based leader in aerospace manufacturer for high-precision electromechanical systems...
March 1, 2026
Change of Command: Base Repair Depot, Palam
Air Commodore B.S. Vijay Rao, VSM, assumed command of Base Repair Depot, Palam, New Delhi as the Air Officer Commanding on March 1, 2026. Commissioned into the Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) Branch of the Indian Air Force on November 27, 1995, Air Comodore Vijay Rao brings with him over three decades of distinguished service.
February 28, 2026
Validatory Ceremony Instrument Rating & Examiners' Course
Aircrew Examining Board (AEB) of Indian Air Force marks a milestone with successful completion of 23rd Combined Instrument Rating Instructor and Examiner (CIRIE) course at Air Force Station Hindan.
February 27, 2026
Indian Air Force Conducts Exercise 'Vayushakti-26' at Pokhran Range, Jaisalmer
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted Exercise Vayushakti-26 at Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, demonstrating its formidable combat readiness, operational synergy and technological prowess across full spectrum of air operations.
February 27, 2026
President of India Undertakes a Sortie in the Indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Prachand at Air Force Station Jaisalmer
Sortie in Prachand has filled me with a Renewed Sense of Pride in the Nation's Defence Capabilities: President Droupadi Murmu
February 25, 2026
IAF and EAC Cup Races Held at Royal Calcutta Turf Club
The prestigious Indian Air Force (IAF) Cup and Eastern Air Command (EAC) Cup races were conducted with grandeur at the historic Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) on February 25, 2026.
February 25, 2026
India enters Elite Global Club in Advanced Rocket Ignition Architecture
Thrustworks Dynetics Becomes First in India to Validate Resonance Ignition System
February 23, 2026
GA-ASI Develops Long-Range Weapons Capabilities for MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its top-of-the-line MQ-9B SkyGuardian? and SeaGuardian?.
February 23, 2026
GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy Exercise
In collaboration with the US Air Force, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its latest demonstration performing an autonomous mission out of Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California...
February 23, 2026
GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark Merlin
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is giving its US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft a new name: YFQ-42A Dark Merlin.
February 19, 2026
DRDO conducts successful qualification test for Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute
India's human spaceflight programme has achieved a key milestone with the successful qualification level load test of Drogue Parachute for Gaganyaan programme at Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh.
February 19, 2026
Embraer reinforces its commitment to ‘Make in India’
Embraer and Mahindra Group Advance Localization Strategy in India with Planned C-390 Millennium MRO Capability
February 18, 2026
Embraer Delivers First Two A-29 Super Tucanos to Uruguayan Air Force
Embraer, delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force.
February 17, 2026
Northrop Grumman's BACN: Delivering Seamless Communication for the US Air Force
For nearly two decades, BACN has delivered the reliable connections warfighters depend on, proving that in the modern battlespace, communication is survival.
February 17, 2026
Indian Air Force Aerial Firefighting Operations in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is undertaking sustained aerial firefighting operations in the Northeastern region of the country, responding to active forest fires in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
February 16, 2026
Defence Minister reviews projects of indigenous military gas turbine engine development during visit to DRDO's GTRE in Bengaluru
Lauds GTRE for bolstering national security through self-reliance
February 16, 2026
Visit of Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff to HQ SAC for Southern Air Command Commanders' Conference
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) visited Headquarters Southern Air Command on February 16, 2026 for attending the Annual Commanders' Conference of Southern Air Command (SAC).
February 16, 2026
Defence Minister Inaugurates Centre of Excellence for AI in BEL
The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, visited Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026.
February 13, 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Conducts In-Situ Joint Exercise with Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) In Indian Ocean Region
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an In-situ Exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in the Indian Ocean Region from February 9 to 12, 2026, strengthening military cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding between the two countries.
February 12, 2026
GA-ASI Achieves New Milestone With Semi-Autonomous CCA Flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) passed a new milestone this month, successfully integrating 3rd-party mission autonomy into the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft to conduct its first semi-autonomous airborne mission.
February 12, 2026
DAC clears ₹3.60 lakh crore worth of capital acquisition proposals to enhance the combat readiness of defence forces
The Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals of the Services at an estimated value of about ₹3.60 lakh crore, on February 12, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Curtain Raiser Exercise Vayushakti 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will demonstrate it's prowess through Exercise Vayushakti-26 at Pokhran Air to Ground Range, Jaisalmer on February 27, 2026.
February 10, 2026
US Marine Corps Selects GA-ASI for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program
GA-ASI's YFQ-42A Platform to Support Next-Generation Expeditionary Air Operations
February 9, 2026
Western Air Command Hosts High-Level Joint Operations Conclave: All Domain Joint Operations (ADJO) Exercise 2026 Framework
Headquarters Western Air Command successfully conducted a high-level Joint Operations Conclave on February 5-6, 2026 under All Domain Joint Operations (ADJO) Exercise 2026 Framework.
February 4, 2026
Embraer positions Thai Aviation Industries for local maintenance and support to the Royal Thai Armed Forces
Embraer has advanced discussions with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) for a potential partnership aimed at establishing TAI as a future local authorized service center.
February 3, 2026
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo Forge Strategic Partnership to Build India's Helicopter Ecosystem
The programme will address the increasing demand and new military requirements, positioning India as a future hub for helicopter manufacturing
February 3, 2026
Boeing Invites Applications for Fifth Edition of BUILD Program
In five years, Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) has rapidly emerged as a leading national platform turning university-led and early-stage startup innovation into scalable business solutions
February 3, 2026
Embraer Presents First Republic of Korea Air Force's C-390 Millennium
Milestone highlights accelerated progress in the LTA-II program and Embraer's partnership with the Republic of Korea, Asia’s first C-390 Millennium operator
February 2, 2026
Indian Air Force at Singapore Air Show 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the Singapore Airshow 2026, with the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, on the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv.
February 2, 2026
GA-ASI and Mitchell Institute Award the 184th Attack Squadron with RPA Squadron of the Year
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies presented the 2024 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron of the Year Award to the 184th Attack Squadron (ATKS) from the Ebbing Air National Guard Base.
February 1, 2026
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Air Command
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, IAF on February 1, 2026. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on June 11, 1988.
January 31, 2026
Sindoor Shaurya Samman Sammelan held at HQ Western Air Command
Headquarters Western Air Command organised the “Sindoor Shaurya Samman Sammelan” to pay a solemn tribute to gallant Air Warriors whose exemplary courage and distinguished service have brought honour to the Indian Air Force and the Nation.
January 21, 2026
22nd Subroto Mukerjee International Seminar
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, delivered the 'Inaugural Address at the 22nd Subroto Mukerjee International Seminar organised by the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS) on January 21, 2026.
January 21, 2026
“Celebrating 150 Years of Vande Mataram”
India is celebrating 150 years of its National Song 'Vande Mataram', through mass singing, cultural events, and Military Band performances at prominent public locations across the country.
January 20, 2026
GA-ASI and Calidus Sign MOU To Collaborate on Co-Production of MQ-9B and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in unmanned aircraft systems, and Calidus Aerospace, one of the leading...
January 18, 2026
GA-ASI Breaks Ground on a New Hangar in El Mirage
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) began construction January 14 on a new hangar at El Mirage Airfield in El Mirage, California.
January 18, 2026
GA-ASI Makes Another Autonomous Aerial Intercept in Company-Funded Demo with MQ-20 Avenger®
In its latest demonstration of advanced autonomy development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully executed a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger^® jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software.
January 17, 2026
Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at Garud Regimental Training Centre Air Force Station Chandinagar
To mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces operatives of 'Garud' force, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on January 17, 2026 at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar.
January 13, 2026
HAL Chairman visits GE Aerospace's Lynn facility
GE Aerospace recently hosted Dr. D.K. Sunil, Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, at its Lynn, Massachusetts facility, where teams manufacture the F404-IN20 engines supporting India's Tejas LCA Mk1A program.
January 12, 2026
Germany Buys Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian® RPA Through NSPA
NSPA Supports NATO Countries in the Acquisition and Sustainment of GA-ASI's Advanced Multi-Domain RPA
January 12, 2026
Northrop Grumman Delivers 1,500th F-35 Lightning II Center Fuselage
Northrop Grumman has reached a significant milestone in factory automation and advanced manufacturing technologies by delivering the 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter from its Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) in Palmdale, California, with speed and precision.
January 10, 2026
Scholars From Think Tanks visit Indian Air Force Station to Enhance Understanding of IAF Operations
A delegation of 57 research scholars, from leading think tanks, visited Air Force Station Hindon a premier base of the Indian Air Force (IAF), on January 10, 2026, as part of an outreach program.
January 9, 2026
DRDO conducts successful ground test of full scale actively cooled long duration Scramjet Engine for Hypersonic Missile Programme
DRDL, the Hyderabad-based laboratory of the DRDO, has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles.
January 8, 2026
Air Chief Marshal Visits NCC Republic Day Camp 2026
“Uphold the NCC values and render service beyond uniform” CAS to the Cadets
January 8, 2026
Northrop Grumman to Rapidly Develop Marine Corps CCA with Kratos' Valkyrie UAS
Northrop Grumman was competitively awarded the US Marine Corps' Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
January 8, 2026
Northrop Grumman Launches Digitally Redesigned Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Target To Simulate Advanced Threats
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully launched its redesigned Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) target vehicle for the first time, demonstrating a new capability for missile defense flight test missions.
January 4, 2026
ADA's two-day national seminar 'Aeronautics 2047' begins in Bengaluru
A two-day national seminar 'Aeronautics 2047', organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), commenced at Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru on January 4, 2026.
January 1, 2026
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor SYSM PVSM AVSM VM took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026.
January 1, 2026
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Air Command, Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command on January 1, 2026.
January 1, 2026
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command, Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to bravehearts by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.
December 31, 2025
DRDO successfully conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha at about 1030 hrs on December 31, 2025.
December 31, 2025
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari Retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on December 31, 2025, on superannuation from the Indian Air Force (IAF), after completion of four decades of illustrious service to the nation.
December 30, 2025
Textron Systems Awarded $41M Purchase Order for US Air Force T-7A Advanced Pilot Training Program Maintenance Training System
Award Builds on Textron Systems' Core Strength of Delivering High-Fidelity Training Solutions Across Multiple Domains
December 29, 2025
Textron Systems Awarded Contract to Deliver Aerosonde^® VTOL UAS Systems to Tantita Security Services
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announced today an award from Arco Worldwide Services (AWS), a Nigerian uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) Solutions provider who will be providing contracted UAS...
December 23, 2025
HAL Marks 86 Years; Reaffirms Global Aspirations in Aerospace & Defence
HAL celebrated 86 years of innovation and excellence at its 86th Foundation Day in the distinguished presence of His Highness Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Member of Parliament & Custodian...
December 23, 2025
DRDO Successfully Completes User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the User Evaluation Trials (UET) of Next Generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) system.
December 21, 2025
Textron Aviation Defense Secures First Contract to Deliver Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System to Japan
Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. company, today announced that the company has finalized its first contract to deliver the Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system to Japan's Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), in coordination with Kanematsu Corporation.
December 19, 2025
Valedictory Function: 1st Test Course (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and 25th Production Test Pilots Course at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment
The valedictory function of the 1st Test Course (Unmanned Aerial Systems) [1TC(UAS)] and 25th Production Test Pilots (PTP) Course was held at the Air Force Test Pilots School of Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) on December 19, 2025.
December 18, 2025
Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's high-impact, short-duration operational capability: Defence Minister at Air Force Commanders' Conclave
“IAF is a technologically advanced, operationally agile, strategically confident & future-oriented force, safeguarding national interests in today's times”
December 11, 2025
PEGASUS Takes the Next Step: First Aircraft Lands in Germany
Arrival marks the start of integration, testing and certification activities for Germany's next-generation airborne SIGINT platform
December 11, 2025
Northrop Grumman and US Air Force Test Stand-in Attack Weapon Separation from F-16
Northrop Grumman Corporation, in collaboration with the US Air Force, recently completed a separation test of the Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) from an F-16 aircraft.
December 10, 2025
1971 War Vijay Diwas Celebration at Air Force Station Mohanbari
The Indian Air Force commemorated India's victory in the 1971 war at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam. The event paid a rich tribute to the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces.
December 10, 2025
GA-ASI's Second Blue Magic Netherlands Doubles Impact
On November 18, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and its Blue Magic Netherlands (BMNL) partners held their second "shark tank" style event in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
December 9, 2025
Boeing, RAAF Achieve CCA Missile Fire from MQ-28 Ghost Bat
In a historic achievement, Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully executed a force integrated air-to-air autonomous weapon engagement from an MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
December 4, 2025
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command Visits Base Repair Depot Tughlakabad
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, visited Base Repair Depot, Tughlakabad on December 4, 2025.
December 4, 2025
Exercise Garuda 25 Concludes: Indo–French Air Forces Successfully Complete 8th Edition of Bilateral Air Exercise
The 8th edition of Exercise Garuda, a bilateral Indo–French air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF), concluded at Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France, on November 27, 2025.
December 4, 2025
Lockheed Martin Celebrates Delivery of the 250th C-130 Empennage Assembly
Lockheed Martin marked the delivery of the 250th C 130J Super Hercules tail component manufactured by Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL), a major milestone in the long standing aerospace partnership between India and the United States.
December 2, 2025
DRDO conducts a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity.
December 2, 2025
Embraer and PGZ Sign Five MoUs to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation in Poland's Aerospace and Defense Sector
Embraer today signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ), a leading state-owned defense company in Poland, and its subsidiaries WZL-1, WZL-2. WSK "PZL-Kalisz" and WBCKT.
December 1, 2025
Air Marshal Tejbir Singh takes over as Director General (Inspection & Safety)
Air Marshal Tejbir Singh assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG (I&S)] at Air HQ on December 1, 2025.
December 1, 2025
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh Assumes Charge of IAF's Maintenance Command
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh assumed charge of Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force on December 1, 2025, as the 39th Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief.
November 28, 2025
Commanders' Conference – 2025 Western Air Command
The two-day Commanders' Conference of Western Air Command (WAC) with the theme of “विकासशील सक्षम भारतीय वायु सेना”, held on 27 & 28 November 2025 at New Delhi, culminated today, with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), presiding over the proceedings as the Chief Guest.
November 27, 2025
Belgian Defense Selects PC-7 MKX for Its Basic Flight Training
The Belgian Government has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System as the new training solution for the Belgian Air Force.
November 24, 2025
Atmanirbhar Bharat: BEL and Safran Electronics & Defence ink Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement for production of HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground Weapon in India
In a major impetus to Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and...
November 21, 2025
Embraer and ILIAS Solutions Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Military Fleet Management
Embraer will integrate ILIAS's software suite into its services offerings for C-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano operators
November 21, 2025
Embraer Completes C-390 Millennium Deliveries to the Hungarian Air Force
Hungary is the first nation to receive all contracted multi-mission aircraft and the second NATO operator of the C-390
November 20, 2025
Embraer Signs New Strategic Partnerships in the Netherlands
Cooperation agreements with Dutch companies focus on innovation and growing collaboration with TNO, OPT/NET, and ILIAS in defense technology.
November 19, 2025
Institute of Aerospace Medicine to Host the 64th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM)
Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is organising its 64th annual conference at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru on 20-21 November 2025.
November 17, 2025
GA-ASI, Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Collaborate on Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Flight Test
Flight Features F-22 and MQ-20 Avenger^® UAS with Pantera and Banshee Radios
November 15, 2025
Exercise Garuda 25: Indian Air Force Participates in 8th Edition of Bilateral Air Exercise with French Air and Space Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Garuda 25' with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 16 to 27, 2025.
November 14, 2025
KC-390 Millennium and Gripen E successfully complete refueling certification flights
Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, and Saab, in cooperation with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), have successfully completed the certification flight test campaign for in-flight refuelling of the Gripen E fighter by the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft.
November 14, 2025
EW Conference 'Spectrum' 2025 at Base Repair Depot Najafgarh, New Delhi
Base Repair Depot Najafgarh, New Delhi conducted EW Conference 'Spectrum' today. The theme of the conference was 'Leveraging Technology for Universal Modular Scalable Architecture for EW Systems'.
November 11, 2025
Embraer to expand A-29 Super Tucano capabilities to counter Unmanned Aerial Systems effectively and affordably
Embraer, one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, announced today that the A-29 Super Tucano is expanding its mission portfolio to counter modern unmanned threats.
November 9, 2025
Indian Air Force's thrilling flying display dazzles Guwahati
Continuing with its 93rd Anniversary celebrations, the Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased a spectacular flying display on November 9, 2025, over the majestic Brahmaputra River at Guwahati.
November 5, 2025
Tuinman and McSorley Will Keynote Blue Magic Netherlands 2025
GA-ASI Announces Netherlands' SecDef and NATO-DIANA General Counsel To Headline Dutch Industry Event Being Held on Nov. 18
November 4, 2025
New GA-ASI Gambit 6 UCAV Adds Air-To-Ground Operations for International CCA
The latest iteration of the innovative Gambit Series of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is Gambit 6, a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that adds air-to-ground operations to its already proven air-to-air capability.
November 3, 2025
The Future of autonomous fighters is coming to Rome
GA-ASI Brings Uncrewed Fighter Fleet into Focus at International Fighter Conference 2025
November 2, 2025
First-Ever Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025 Witnesses Spectacular Culmination
The first-ever Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025 (SIM-25) witnessed a spectacular culmination, uniting the nation in a celebration of fitness, valour, and pride.
October 29, 2025
President of India Takes a Sortie in a Rafale Aircraft at Ambala
The first flight on the potent Rafale aircraft has instilled in me a renewed sense of pride in the nation's defence capabilities: President Droupadi Murmu
October 29, 2025
French Navy to Become First European Military Operator of the Pilatus PC-24
The French Navy is set to become the first European military operator of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. The aircraft fleet will be procured from Pilatus and leased to the French Navy by Jet Aviation France, acting as the prime contractor.
October 20, 2025
Northrop Grumman Completes Sentinel Launch Support System Critical Design Review
Northrop Grumman, in partnership with the US Air Force, completed a critical design review (CDR) for the Sentinel Launch Support System (LSS), paving the way for system build, test, and qualification phases.
October 20, 2025
Embraer signs MoU with South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)
Embraer and South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)^[1] have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see both parties cooperating on new businesses and market development opportunities in the defense sector of South Korea.
October 17, 2025
GA-ASI Selected To Support US Navy CCA Design Effort
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the US Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to support the carrier air wing of tomorrow.
October 17, 2025
Flight of self-reliance: Defence Minister inaugurates 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A & 2nd Production Line of HTT-40 at HAL Nashik
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third Production Line of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A and the second Production Line of Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on October 17, 2025.
October 17, 2025
Embraer and Mahindra Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Introduce the C-390 Millennium to India
In a bold step towards India's Atmanirbhar Bharat^[1] vision, Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group, have signed a landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium solution for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
October 17, 2025
Embraer inaugurates India office in New Delhi
Embraer, a leading aerospace company, today inaugurated its new India office of its fully-owned Indian subsidiary at WorldMark 4, Aerocity, New Delhi.
October 16, 2025
GA-ASI and Dutch Ministry of Defense Sign Agreement To Develop New Defense Capabilities
On October 16, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an agreement to develop innovative defense capabilities starting with a small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) designed...
October 15, 2025
Military Combat Parachute System, indigenously developed by DRDO, successfully tested at 32,000 feet altitude
Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet.
October 14, 2025
Bombardier Defense and SNC Announce 10-year Service Agreement in Support of US Military Program
Bombardier Defense and global aerospace leader SNC have signed a 10-year service agreement for two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft equipped with SNC's RAPCON-X technology.
October 14, 2025
GA-ASI and Hanwha Finalize Deal To Produce Gray Eagle® STOL UAS
Partnership Will Enable Cost Savings By Manufacturing Unique and Flexible UAS Platform in South Korea
October 13, 2025
German Armed Forces Receives First PC-12
Pilatus has handed over a PC-12 to the Technical and Airworthiness Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment of the German Armed Forces (WTD 61).
October 13, 2025
US Army Taps GA-ASI To Add MOSA-EW Capability Onto Gray Eagle UAS
The US Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) a new contract to add a C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS)-compliant open architecture Electronic Warfare (EW) capability onto the MQ-1C Gray Eagle^® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
October 13, 2025
Embraer Returns to ADEX 2025 with its Defense & Security portfolio
Embraer will return to Seoul ADEX 2025 from 20 to 24 October to showcase its defense and security portfolio including the C-390 Millennium at Booth 7-I6. Products and solutions from Embraer Defense & Security are present in more than 60 countries and its solutions span across air, land, sea, and space domains.
October 10, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in Sydney
Under the banner of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2020, we stand at a pivotal juncture to re-position our defence relations as co-creators of a secure & prosperous Indo-Pacific: Defence Minister
October 9, 2025
Defence Minister holds Bilateral Meeting with Australian Counterpart in Canberra
Defence Minister Urges International Community to Come Together Against all Forms of Terrorism
October 8, 2025
Air Force Day Parade 2025
The 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was commemorated at Air Force Station Hindan, Ghaziabad, on October 8, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Defence & security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation and strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or government but the shared resolve of all Indians: Defence Minister
Self-reliance in defence is not just a matter of production or economy for us.
October 7, 2025
Battlefield has changed, wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, autonomous systems & AI; Drones, anti-drone systems, quantum computing & directed-energy weapons will define the future: Defence Minister
Defence capital acquisitions have increased from ₹74,000 crore in FY21-22 to ₹1.2 lakh crore in FY24-25.
October 6, 2025
Sweden orders four Embraer C-390 Millennium as part of joint European procurement; contract includes seven additional options paving the way for future acquisitions
The Kingdom of Sweden acquired today four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer.
October 1, 2025
GE Aerospace Hands Over Fourth F404-IN20 Engine to HAL
GE Aerospace has handed over the fourth F404–IN20 engine against the order of 2021 to HAL on September 30, 2025.
September 26, 2025
MiG-21 symbolises continuity of courage, discipline & patriotism that will inspire development of indigenous LCA-Tejas and upcoming AMCA: Defence Minister
From its decisive role in 1971 war to its presence in the Kargil conflict, the Balakot airstrike & Operation Sindoor the MiG-21 proved its mettle in multiple theatres of conflict: Defence Minister