Hindustan Aeronautics ltd (HAL)
Leonardo’s AW169 Helicopter Receives US Approval
Leonardo Helicopters AW169 has received validation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with deliveries to US customers slated to begin later this year. This approval follows European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)...
India, Russia Finalise Agreement To Co-Produce Kamov 226T Helicopters
Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Russian defence firms have finalised the Joint Venture agreement to produce light weight multi-role 'Kamov 226T' helicopters in India. The document is awaiting formal registration with...
First Phase Contract Of Su-30MKI Upgrade In 90 Days
The first phase of Su-30MKI twin-engine fighter jet upgrade contract between India and Russia is likely to be confirmed by 90 days. “The Su-30MKI upgrade program related contract will be concluded...
Second Production Line For India's Home-grown LCA Tejas For $203 Million
Indias indigenous light combat aircraft (LCA), Tejas will get a second production line to ramp up production. “The government had just approved an investment of 1
India-Russia To Conclude Su-30MKI Spares Agreement By March
India and Russia are likely to conclude a comprehensive Su-30MKI spares pact by next month that would facilitate quick delivery of required spares to the IAF fleet. The long term...
HAL Establishes Second Tejas Fighter Jet Production Line
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has established a second line series production of Tejas fighter jet. The new production line has come up at Aircraft Division in December 2016, with the facility...
India's HTT-40 Basic Trainer To Be Equipped With Harzell Propeller
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has planned to equip HTT-40 two-place turbine basic trainer aircraft with Hartzell Propeller's four-blade lightweight aluminum propeller. The new indigenous HTT-40 is designed and built by HAL...
Germany To Skip Planned Tender For Buying 1.5 Bln Euro Corvettes
Germany has decided to skip an open tender for the planned 1.5 billion euros worth purchase of five more corvettes
Defense Industry Waking Up To Uses Of Carbon Fiber
New Engines for T-72 Tanks: Indian MoD Signs $248M Deal with Russian Rosoboronexport
India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a $248 million contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport to procure 1,000-horsepower (HP) engines for upgrading the Indian Army's T-72 tanks
Sweden to Base Gripen Fighters in Poland; First Time on Foreign Soil
Sweden will station Jas 39 Gripen fighter aircraft in Poland
Denmark has signed an agreement with Norway to acquire Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) for its Navy frigates, replacing U
Denmark to Replace U.S.-Made Harpoon Missiles with Norwegian Ones for Its Frigates
Indonesia Seeks Iran's Help in Drone Production, Tech Transfer
Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin met with Iran’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, on March 5 to discuss strengthening defense cooperation, including drone production and technology transfer
Russia Pays Syria $23M to Retain Its Military Bases
Russia transferred $23 million to Syria’s central bank in February to maintain its military bases in Tartus and Latakia
As U.S. Halts Military Aid, Ukraine on the Verge of Losing Kursk...
Mirage-2000 Jet Intercepts Russian Cruise Missile in First Kill in Ukraine
Russian Air Defense Radar in Crimea Destroyed in Unknown Fire
Hiroshima Bomber Enola Gay to lose "Gay" as Pentagon Purges Transgender Names
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...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U