India to update its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter fleet with a $4 billion plan
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will ask the Indian Ministry of Defense for $4 billion to update the fleet of Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets. The upgrade,…
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NASA and Boeing collaborate to step up the sustainability game
Boeing and its industry team have been chosen by NASA to oversee the creation and testing of a full-scale Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) demonstrator aircraft.…
A New Radar Will Be Installed On The F-35 Lightning II
As part of the upcoming upgrades, the F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps will receive a…
Subramanian Swamy withdrew a 2013 plea seeking the quashing of Jet Airways – Etihad alliance
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy withdrew from the Supreme Court his 2013 plea seeking the quashing of an alliance between Jet Airways and the Abu Dhabi-based…
IAF test-fires Extended Range Version of Brahmos missile from SU-30MKI aircraft
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test-fired the Extended Range Version of Brahmos Air Launched missile against a ship target from a frontline SU-30MKI aircraft.…
An enemy interceptor from 40,000 feet up in the air?
Leidos’ Artemis II would appear nothing short of conventional in comparison to the other business planes on the runway at a regular private airport. However,…
India starts work on its second aircraft carrier
After the launch of the indigenously built INS Vikrant, India has started work on its second aircraft carrier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, December 9.…
Large-scale air demonstration led by Airbus, including fighters, helicopter, and drones makes its debut in Europe
Two fighter jets, a helicopter, five unmanned remote carriers, and Europe’s first large-scale multi-domain flying demonstration were conducted by Airbus and successfully completed a mission…
India to bolster its Navy with New Aircraft Carriers, Fighter Jets & Drones
India is developing plans to construct a new aircraft carrier, a deck-based fighter jet, and purchase advanced drones from the US to bolster its navy.…
A new, sixth-generation stealth bomber, makes its debut
After years of undercover construction, America’s newest nuclear stealth bomber made its public debut on Friday as part of the Pentagon’s response to growing worries…
Indian Coast Guard seeks new helicopters & rotary UAVs
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) tripled in strength since 2007 and is expected to grow more as it seeks new helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles…
HAL’s LCA Tejas deal with Argentina has been put to hold
Argentine Air Force, after evaluating HAL’s LCA Tejas and China’s JF-17 Thunder, is inspecting US Lockheed Martin’s F-16s, making India’s deal sceptical. Top Argentine officials…
HAL to increase helicopter production to meet export targets
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) has added a new plant in Karnataka for helicopter production, with the expectation to meet export targets. HAL has established a…
Single-Aisle Turboelectric Aircraft with Aft Boundary Layer Propulsion (STARC-ABL)
NASA is investigating cutting-edge Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) technology to drastically lower fuel consumption and pollution levels from single-aisle commercial aircraft carrying about 150 passengers…
HAL gains for 4th day in a row; closes at a record high
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) stock soared to a new 52-week high on Wednesday, November 16, extending its advances for a fourth straight day. The stock…
HAL hands over the 16th ALH Mk-III helicopter to the Indian Coast Guard; receives letter of intent for 9 more
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the last of the 16 Advanced Light Helicopters ALH MK-III, Maritime role to the Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday,…
ICG Chief undertakes the first flight in a home-grown LUH
The chief of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), VS Patahania, flew his first 45-minute sortie in a native Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) on November 14,…
After one last happy landing, the Airbus A400M MSN4 retires
The life cycle of the Airbus A400M MSN4 finally draws to a conclusion. The Airbus prototype, nicknamed “Grizzly 4” within the team, returns to Bremen…
Boeing to invest $200 million to boost India’s R&D Centre
Boeing, a US defence and aviation company, has been concentrating on enhancing the talents of its R&D team in India with a $200 million, 43-acre…
Boeing selects SASMOS to supply wiring harnesses for P-8A aircraft
SASMOS, an aerospace and defence company based in Bengaluru, has been awarded a contract by Boeing to supply more than 6,600 wiring harnesses for its…
