Hindustan Aeronautics ltd (HAL)
India Approves $6.56B LCA Tejas Jets Buy
Indias Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) today approved a $6.56 billion (INR 48,000 Crore) to buy 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)
Spin Flight Testing of India’s Intermediate Jet Trainer Begins After 4 Years
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has commenced spin flight testing of Indias indigenous Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT). Developed by HAL the aircraft will replace the ageing Kiran fleet of the Indian Air...
HAL Employee Arrested Over Suspicion of Leaking Fighter Info to Pakistan
An employee working at Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive fighter aircraft information to Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency. The 41-year old man was working...
India’s HAL Rolls Out 300th Advanced Light Helicopter
Indias state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced it rolled out 300th Advanced Light Helicopter “Dhruv” today. Prototype of the
HAL's Helicopters in Japanese Ship Rescue Mission off Mauritius
Indias state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced Wednesday that indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv and Chetak helicopters were being pressed into service to rescue people and extricate skimmed oil...
Two HAL Light Combat Helicopters Deployed by IAF in Ladakh
Two HAL produced Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) have been deployed in Ladakh in support of Indian Air Force (IAF) missions “at short notice.” The helicopter took off from a high altitude...
Indian MoD Approves 106 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft Purchase
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved procurement of 106 Basic Trainer Aircraft from HAL to address the basic training requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The trainer green light...
First Indian Purchase of New MiG-29s in 30 Years
The Indian Ministry of Defense on Thursday cleared a long-pending deal to acquire 21 MiG-29 fighters from Russia, making it the first deal for these jets in over three decades. The...
Defense Industry Waking Up To Uses Of Carbon Fiber
American-Russian Crew Launched to International Space Station from Soyuz 2.1a Rocket
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U.K.-Donated Sea King Helicopter Crashes in Ukraine
A British-donated Sea King helicopter provided to Ukraine has crashed near the Kulbakino airbase, marking the loss of one of the three aircraft transferred from the U
Trump Tariffs Erode European Defense Stocks
Shares in European defense companies dropped sharply Monday following sweeping tariffs imposed by U
Argentine Army Unveils Bell 407 GXi Helicopters
The Argentine Army has officially received two new Bell 407 GXi helicopters, replacing its aging SA 315B LAMA fleet after nearly five decades of service
Greece, France Seal Deal to Build New 8×8 Armoured Vehicle PHILOCTETES
Greek defence manufacturer METLEN Energy & Metals has signed an exclusive partnership with KNDS France to produce the VBCI PHILOCTETES, France’s latest generation 8×8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Belgium Announces €1 Bln Aid to Ukraine Including 4 F-16s
Chinese Soldiers Captured Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskyy Demands Global Response
U.K. Carrier Strike Group to Use Drones for First Time in Indo-Pacific...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...