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Tejas Mk-1A Programme Gains Momentum as HAL Receives Three More GE F404 Engines
September 4, 2026

Tejas Mk-1A Programme Gains Momentum as HAL Receives Three More GE F404 Engines

The Tejas Mk-1A programme is showing signs of renewed momentum after Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) received three additional F404-IN20 engines
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Aero India 2027 to Take Place in Bengaluru from February 8 to 12
September 3, 2026

Aero India 2027 to Take Place in Bengaluru from February 8 to 12

The 16th edition of Aero India, one of Asia’s leading aerospace and defence exhibitions, will be held at Air Force
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IAF Successfully Tests Indigenous Khagantak-243 Long-Range Glide Bomb
September 3, 2026

IAF Successfully Tests Indigenous Khagantak-243 Long-Range Glide Bomb

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully conducted a drop trial of the indigenously designed Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb
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Abhinandan Varthaman Leaves IAF, Joins Private Airline Fly91 After Historic 2019 Dogfight
September 3, 2026

Abhinandan Varthaman Leaves IAF, Joins Private Airline Fly91 After Historic 2019 Dogfight

Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, one of India’s most recognised fighter pilots following the 2019 India-Pakistan aerial engagement, has left the
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HAL’s ₹13,500 Crore IMRH Programme Moves Closer to CCS Approval
September 3, 2026

HAL’s ₹13,500 Crore IMRH Programme Moves Closer to CCS Approval

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is moving closer to a major milestone in India’s indigenous helicopter development programme, with the Cabinet
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Russia Responds to India’s Tender for Five More S-400 Squadrons
August 31, 2026

Russia Responds to India’s Tender for Five More S-400 Squadrons

Russia has formally responded to India’s tender for five additional S-400 Triumf long-range air defence squadrons, marking a significant step
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India Intensifies Nepal Flood Relief With Fourth Aid Flight, Tunnel Rescue And Bridge Support
August 31, 2026

India Intensifies Nepal Flood Relief With Fourth Aid Flight, Tunnel Rescue And Bridge Support

India has stepped up its humanitarian and disaster-response assistance to Nepal as rescue operations continue following the devastating Bhote Koshi
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India Sends 10 Tonnes of Relief Material to Flood-Hit Nepal in IAF C-130J
August 27, 2026

India Sends 10 Tonnes of Relief Material to Flood-Hit Nepal in IAF C-130J

India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal after devastating flash floods caused widespread destruction and casualties across affected
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IAF Begins Search for 150 Next-Generation Jet Trainers to Replace Ageing Hawk Fleet
August 26, 2026

IAF Begins Search for 150 Next-Generation Jet Trainers to Replace Ageing Hawk Fleet

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has begun the process of acquiring around 150 next-generation advanced jet trainers as it moves
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US Envoy Sergio Gor Highlights India’s Growing Role in Global C-130J Aerospace Supply Chain
August 25, 2026

US Envoy Sergio Gor Highlights India’s Growing Role in Global C-130J Aerospace Supply Chain

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has highlighted India’s increasingly important position in the global aerospace and defence manufacturing ecosystem
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