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Evaluating Safran and Rolls-Royce, The Crucial 120kN Engine Decision for India’s AMCA Mk2 Future

As India nears a final decision on a foreign collaborator to co-develop a 120-kilonewton (kN) thrust engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2, the competition between British ...
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Tejas Mk2 Frontline Relevance Under Scrutiny as Former IAF Vice Chief Flags Timeline Delays and Emerging Regional Threats

A few weeks following his retirement in June 2026 as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor shared a sharp review of India's homegrown Tejas Mk2 ...
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Starting 2026, HAL to Overhaul Tejas Mk1 Jets with Mk1A's AESA Radar, Improved Displays, and EW Suites

State-owned aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced plans to commence a significant upgrade and overhaul programme for the Indian Air Force's (IAF) fleet of ...
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IAF Eyeing At Least 10 Squadrons of 5th-Gen Fighter Jets by 2040, Relying Heavily on the Timely Success of AMCA

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has laid out a crucial roadmap to significantly modernize its fleet, with the goal of inducting at least 10 to 11 squadrons of fifth-generation stealth fighters by 2040.
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Rostec's UVZ Introduces Radical T-90 Modification Without Rotating Turret, Overcoming Critical Vulnerabilities Identified in Modern Warfare Scenarios

Uralvagonzavod (UVZ), a key Russian tank producer operating under the state-owned Rostec corporation, has revealed a significantly altered version of its T-90 main battle tank. Developed using ...
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Vector Technics Emerges as India’s Largest Fully Integrated Drone Propulsion Manufacturer, Expands Manufacturing Capacity to 300,000 Units Annually

Vector Technics has scaled its manufacturing capacity to 300,000 units annually, positioning itself as India’s largest fully integrated drone propulsion manufacturer and strengthening the country’s ...
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Lockheed Martin Pledges Completion of Indian Navy's MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Deliveries by the End of 2026

Lockheed Martin, the American aerospace and defense company, has announced that the Indian Navy will receive all remaining MH-60R Seahawk helicopters by the end of 2026. This commitment reinforces the ...
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Tejas Mk2 First Flight Now Set for Q1 2026 as HAL Reports Over 60% Prototype Structure Completion

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced an updated schedule for the first flight of the Tejas Mk2, India's advanced Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). The maiden flight of the first prototype, ...
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Indian Army Seeks Private Sector Expertise to Equip T-90 Tanks with AI-powered 360-degree Anti-Drone Systems

The Indian Army is initiating a major upgrade for its T-90 Bhishma main battle tanks, seeking collaboration with the nation's private defence industry to develop and install advanced, autonomous ...
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India's $7B AMCA Engine Deal with SAFRAN Ignites Fierce Debate on French Firm's Historical Tech-Sharing Failures

Recent reports of a potential agreement valued at approximately $7 billion (around ₹61,000 crore) between India and French aerospace leader SAFRAN has sparked a significant debate within the nation's ...
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DRDO Set to Clear Astra Mk2 for Production with Enhanced 220km Range, Poised to Become IAF's Primary BVRAAM

India’s indigenous air combat capabilities are on the verge of a significant transformation. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing to issue production clearance for the ...
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Russia Positions Joint Production of Product 177S Engine for India’s AMCA Mk2 while Offering Local Su-57E as Interim Solution

India's quest for an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter through the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is a cornerstone of its aerospace ambitions. As New Delhi works to reduce ...