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November 2, 2026

IAI Nears $906 Million Deal to Convert Six Boeing 767 Aircraft into IAF Tankers

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is reportedly close to securing a major defence contract worth approximately $905.7 million (around ₹8,000 crore)

September 29, 2026

Tejas Mk2 First Flight Set for September 2027, AMCA Targeted for September 2028

India’s next-generation fighter aircraft programmes have received clearer development timelines, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh indicating that the Tejas

September 23, 2026

Tejas Mk-1A Induction Expected in 1-2 Months as Final Testing Continues

The Indian Air Force is expected to begin the induction of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk-1A within the

September 22, 2026

HAL’s Indigenous Utility Helicopter-Marine Set for November Maiden Flight

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is preparing to conduct the maiden flight of its indigenous Utility Helicopter-Marine (UH-M) around November 2026,

September 22, 2026

IAF Chief Backs Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Amid Tejas Mk1A Delivery Delays

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh has expressed confidence in India’s indigenous fighter aircraft programmes, highlighting the

September 18, 2026

Rajnath Singh to Hand Over Tejas Trainers, HTT-40 Aircraft and Dhruv NG Helicopters in Bengaluru

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to hand over a range of indigenously developed aircraft and helicopters during a ceremony

September 18, 2026

HAL-KNDS Deal Brings 126 THL20 Gun Turrets to India’s LCH Prachand

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has moved ahead with the integration of the KNDS THL20 20mm gun turret for India’s Light

September 15, 2026

HAL Showcases Indigenous Light Utility Helicopter for Challenging Indian Military Operations

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has showcased its indigenously designed and developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), highlighting the platform’s potential to