India has taken a monumental step toward defence self-reliance with the inauguration of its first private military aircraft plant in Vadodara, Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez jointly launched the Tata-Airbus assembly facility, which will be responsible for producing the C-295 transport aircraft. This collaboration marks a significant shift in […]
GE Aerospace is taking bold steps to strengthen its partnerships in India, capitalizing on the country’s booming aviation sector. The company is significantly ramping up its component sourcing from India, as the country emerges as one of the fastest-growing civil aviation markets in the world. This strategic move comes in response to the rapid expansion […]
In a landmark appointment, Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, currently the Vice Chief of Air Staff, will take over as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 30, 2024. The decision comes as the incumbent, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, retires after a distinguished tenure. The new appointment is poised […]
In a move poised to significantly impact India’s aerospace landscape, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have announced a groundbreaking teaming agreement centered on the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter. This strategic partnership marks a major step in enhancing India’s defense capabilities while strengthening the strategic relationship between India and the United […]
In a groundbreaking operation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army successfully carried out the first-ever para-drop of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at an altitude of 15,000 feet. This operation, a testament to India’s growing capabilities in humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR), marks a significant leap in the country’s ability to […]
As the Wayanad landslides crisis enters its fifth day, the situation remains severe, with the death toll now at 215. The massive landslides have left around 206 people still unaccounted for, intensifying the challenges for rescue teams in the affected areas of north Kerala. The Kerala government has urgently requested the deployment of advanced radar […]
Wayanad, Kerala, has been struck by an unprecedented natural disaster, with the death toll from the recent landslides escalating to 173. The scale of the devastation, caused by two massive landslides early Tuesday, has shocked the nation, with more than 200 individuals currently hospitalised and 227 people still missing. The disaster has hit the region’s […]
In a major advancement of its military capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully tested the ROCKS missile, an air-launched ballistic missile that can strike targets more than 250 kilometers away. This test was conducted last week from a Su-30 MKI fighter jet over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an area under the jurisdiction […]
In a significant move for India’s defence sector, the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has awarded Larsen & Toubro (L&T) a prestigious contract valued between Rs 5,000 crores and Rs 10,000 crores. This contract mandates L&T to supply High Power Radars (HPR) to the Indian Air Force (IAF), a key component in strengthening the […]
In a sensational display of India’s aeronautic prowess, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a historic flight aboard the indigenously built Tejas aircraft. This groundbreaking sortie, which originated from HAL Airport in Bengaluru City, has sent waves of excitement and pride across the nation. Modi’s visit to HAL and his flight in Tejas spotlight India’s […]