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IAF Calls for Stronger Industry Collaboration to Accelerate Indigenous Aerospace Capabilities
July 29, 2026

Apollo Micro Systems Empanelled by IAF as Prime Development Agency for Indigenous IPREK Programme

Apollo Micro Systems Limited (AMSL) has been empanelled by the Indian Air Force (IAF) as the Prime Development Agency (PDA)
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India and Côte d'Ivoire Strengthen Defence Cooperation Through High-Level Air Force Talks
July 28, 2026

India and Côte d’Ivoire Strengthen Defence Cooperation Through High-Level Air Force Talks

India and Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) have taken another step towards strengthening their growing defence partnership following high-level military discussions
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China Expands J-20 Stealth Fighter Deployments Near Indian Border, Strengthening Airpower Along LAC
July 28, 2026

China Expands J-20 Stealth Fighter Deployments Near Indian Border, Strengthening Airpower Along LAC

China has significantly expanded the deployment of its Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter fleet at strategic airbases facing India, signalling another
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Adani Defence, DRDO Partner to Develop Next-Generation AEW&C System for IAF
July 24, 2026

Adani Defence, DRDO Partner to Develop Next-Generation AEW&C System for IAF

Adani Defence and DRDO join forces to build an advanced AEW&C radar system for the Indian Air Force.
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IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Begins Vietnam Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Defence Cooperation
July 23, 2026

Future Wars Demand Joint Forces Approach, Says Air Chief Marshal A P Singh

Air Chief Marshal emphasises joint forces integration as essential for future warfare, signalling IAF's commitment to tri-service operational doctrines.
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DRDO Signs Key Contracts to Convert Six Airbus A321 Aircraft into Netra Mk-II AWACS for Indian Air Force
July 23, 2026

DRDO Signs Key Contracts to Convert Six Airbus A321 Aircraft into Netra Mk-II AWACS for

DRDO to convert six Airbus A321s into Netra Mk II surveillance platforms for the Indian Air Force.
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India Advancing Project Kusha Indigenous Long-Range Air Defence System
July 23, 2026

India Advancing Project Kusha Indigenous Long-Range Air Defence System

India progresses Project Kusha, an indigenous long-range air defence system designed to counter aerial threats and strengthen national defence autonomy.
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Lockheed Martin's C-130J Hercules Eyes India's MTA Transport Aircraft Contest
July 23, 2026

Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Hercules Eyes India’s MTA Transport Aircraft Contest

Lockheed Martin readies C-130J Hercules for India's MTA contest to supply 40–60 medium transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force.
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HAL Pushes Capacity Expansion as Engine Supplies Stabilise for Tejas MK-1A
July 23, 2026

HAL Pushes Capacity Expansion as Engine Supplies Stabilise for Tejas MK-1A

HAL Chief signals capacity expansion as F404 engine supply constraints ease for the Tejas MK-1A fighter production.
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India Targets March 2027 for First Tejas Mk-1A Squadron Formation
July 22, 2026

HAL Eyes 30 Tejas MK-1A Fighter Jets Annually with GE Engine Support

HAL targets 30 Tejas MK-1A fighter jets annually, backed by GE's engine supply commitment.
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