Hindustan Aeronautics ltd (HAL)
India Inducts Firsts Batch of Light Combat Helicopters
First of homegrown Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) joined the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday. The choppers were inducted into the IAF at a ceremony in Jodhpur city, Rajasthan
India's HAL Marks First Flight of Advanced Light Helicopter Wheeled Version
Wheeled version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) developed by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) took to the skies for the first time June 30. "The first flight of Advanced Light...
First Flight of Made In India Dornier 228 Aircraft
The Indian Government said the first Dornier 228 aircraft built entirely by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) made its first flight today. This flight was made in a bid to connect airports...
HAL, Israel Aerospace to Convert Civil Airliners into Aerial Refuelers
Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will collaborate with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to convert passenger aircraft into multi-mission tanker transport (MMTT) aircraft in India. On Wednesday, the two companies signed a...
India Approves Sale of 15 HAL-Built Light Combat Helicopters for $513M
Indias Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) at the cost of $513 million (INR 3,887 Crore) along with Infrastructure sanctions worth $50...
Argentina, India Consolidate Defense Cooperation
A top Argentinian defense official visited India with an aim to improve bilateral cooperation in defense industry. Secretary of Research, Industrial Policy & Defense Production at Argentinas MoD Daniela Castro, and...
HAL Begins Manufacturing Activities of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
Indias state run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) have started manufacturing activities of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). “HAL in association with ADA has started manufacturing activities...
HAL Signs Contract to Export ALH Helicopter to Mauritius
Indian state-run firm Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has signed contracts to export its Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv aircraft to Mauritius. “In-line with the government's vision to boost defense exports, HAL signed...
Defense Industry Waking Up To Uses Of Carbon Fiber
First Missionized Skyraider II Aircraft Delivered to U.S. Special Ops Command
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Turkey to Base S-400 Air Defense System in Syria Despite Israeli Bombings
Syria is fast becoming a flashpoint between Turkey and Israel, as Ankara pushes ahead with plans to deploy an S-400 air defense system—purchased from Russia—at the T4 airbase in central Syria, despite recent Israeli airstrikes targeting the region
Turkish Firm, Kale Signs Contract with Brazilian SIATT to Export Missile Engine
Turkish company Kale Jet Engines has signed a contract with Brazilian defense firm SIATT to supply its KTJ-3200 turbojet engine for integration into the MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile
Italian Navy’s First FREMM EVO Frigate Begins Construction
The Italian Navy’s first next-generation FREMM EVO frigate entered production on April 3, with a steel-cutting ceremony at Fincantieri’s Riva Trigoso shipyard in Genoa
Northrop to Equip Australian C-130J Fleet with New Electronic Warfare System
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected Northrop Grumman’s AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures system to enhance the survivability of its C-130J airlifter fleet
UK and US Strengthen Defence with Breakthrough in Hypersonic Research
BAE Systems Hägglunds introduces CV90120 light tank, a Lighter Alternative...
Russian Missiles Kill 85 Commanders, Foreign Instructors in Zelensky’s Hometown
China, Cambodia Open Joint Logistics, Training Center at Ream Naval Base
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...