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ASTRA MK-2 Missile Opens India's Defence Production to Private Industry
July 13, 2026

ASTRA MK-2 Missile Opens India’s Defence Production to Private Industry

India opens missile production to private firms with ASTRA MK-2 advanced air-to-air missile leading the policy shift.
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Tejas Mk-1A Could Gain Advanced Infrared Sensors to Boost Air Superiority in the Indian Ocean
July 13, 2026

Tejas Mk-1A Could Gain Advanced Infrared Sensors to Boost Air Superiority in the Indian Ocean

Enhanced infrared sensors proposed for Tejas MK-1A to counter stealth aircraft threats in Indian Ocean operations.
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Formation of Indian Air Force Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft in flight
July 10, 2026

IAF Ranked 3rd in Global Airpower; Outranks China for 5th Time Since 2022

IAF ranks 3rd globally for 2026, ahead of China's PLAAF for the fifth time since 2022 in World Directory rankings.
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India’s First Privately Manufactured C-295 Aircraft Set for Rollout from Gujarat Facility
May 15, 2026

India’s First Privately Manufactured C-295 Aircraft Set for Rollout from Gujarat Facility

India is preparing to witness a historic milestone in its defence aviation sector as the country’s first privately manufactured military
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IAF to Establish Indigenous Engine Support Hub for Tejas Under New GE Aerospace Deal
May 1, 2026

Tejas Mk1 Set for Extended Service Life as ADA Reviews Structural Strength Data from HAL

India’s homegrown fighter jet programme is moving into an important evaluation stage, with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) examining whether
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India Plans Major Firepower Upgrade for Su-30MKI Fleet with Long-Range Missile Integration
April 28, 2026

India Plans Major Firepower Upgrade for Su-30MKI Fleet with Long-Range Missile Integration

India is preparing to further enhance the combat capability of its Su-30MKI fighter aircraft by integrating advanced long-range air-to-air missile
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