LATEST UPDATES
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March 29, 2022
Multiple award wins for Air Works at 'Wings India 2022'Aviation major wins 'Best MRO Service Provider' and 'COVID 19 Business Continuity' Awards
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March 28, 2022
Boeing and IGRUA Explore Collaboration Opportunities to Enhance Early Career Flight Training in IndiaBoeing announced plans to explore strategic collaboration opportunities to enhance safety and quality in early career flight training with Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA), a premier flight training organisation under the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
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March 25, 2022
Rolls-Royce Explores Opportunities for its Trent engines for widebody aircraft at Wings India 2022Rolls-Royce, one of the world's leading industrial technology companies, is keen to explore opportunities in the growing Indian civil aviation market.
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March 25, 2022
IOC Signed Between HAL and PHL for Helicopter Purchase/LeaseAn Intent of Cooperation (IOC) was signed between HAL and PHL for purchase or long term lease for 20 helicopters, 10 each civil variants of ALH Dhruv and Light Utility Helicopters at the ongoing Wings India-2022 at Hyderabad.
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March 25, 2022
India Leads South Asia Air Traffic Growth for the Next Two DecadesBoeing shared projections for South Asia's commercial aviation sector over the next 20 years, with the region leading the world in yearly passenger traffic growth.
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March 25, 2022
Boeing, SpiceJet, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum Join Hands to Lead the Way in SAFBoeing, SpiceJet, and CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) announced that they are working together to explore opportunities for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Indian aviation industry, as part of the organisations' commitment...
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March 24, 2022
Wings India 2022, Asia's largest event on Civil Aviation, got underway at Begumpet Airport, HyderabadWings India 2022, Asia's largest event on Civil Aviation, got underway at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad.
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March 24, 2022
BEL and AAI join hands to develop indigenous Air Traffic Management SystemsIn a major boost to its own diversification drive into non-defence and the Government's 'Make in India' programme, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Airports Authority of India (AAI), under it's R&D initiative...
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March 24, 2022
Pawan Hans to lease six Sikorsky S–76D™ Helicopters from Milestone AviationPawan Hans Limited ("Pawan Hans"), a Government of India company under Ministry of Civil Aviation today announced that it signed agreements for the leasing of six Sikorsky S-76D™ helicopters from The Milestone Aviation Group Limited ("Milestone"), the global leader in helicopter leasing.
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March 24, 2022
Pratt & Whitney Announces New Capabilities Center in BengaluruPratt & Whitney today announced its plans to open a world-class global supply chain support center in Bengaluru, India.
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March 22, 2022
Making Regional Air Mobility More Affordable in IndiaLeading regional aircraft manufacturer ATR will be showcasing its latest products and services at Wings India 2022 from 24-27 March (Booth n°1, Hall A).
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March 3, 2022
Boeing Features Its Advanced Defence and Services Capabilities at Defexpo 2022Boeing will feature its range of advanced defence capabilities for India at Defexpo 2022, including the F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III, F-15EX, P-8I, AH-64E Apache, and the CH-47F Chinook.
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March 3, 2022
Rolls-Royce Naval Power and PropulsionWith over 80 years of naval propulsion experience, Rolls-Royce has pioneered some of the most important technical advances in marine propulsion including the use of aero gas turbines for surface ship propulsion.
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March 3, 2022
EDGE Group to Reinforce Commitment to Indian Market with Major Presence at Defexpo 2022EDGE Group is reinforcing its commitment to the strategically important Indian market with its participation in the 12th edition of Defexpo 2022, the Land, Naval and Homeland Security Systems Exhibition being held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from March 10 to 13.
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March 1, 2022
Lockheed Martin Showcases Commitment to a Self-Reliant India at Defexpo 2022The company is showcasing its expansive portfolio from Aeronautics, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Missiles and Fire Control business areas
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March 1, 2022
MBDA at Defexpo 2022: Supporting Atmanirbhar BharatMBDA has two exciting focuses during Defexpo 2022 - providing the highest performing missile technologies to India, and secondly supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat as part of MBDA's longstanding partnership strategy with India.
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February 18, 2022
Defence Minister reviews preparations of DefExpo 2022; Extends the event by a day as relaxation in COVID protocols generates greater interestDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed, in New Delhi on February 18, 2022, the preparations of DefExpo-2022, Asia's largest exhibition on land, naval and homeland security systems, to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in March.
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February 18, 2022
ATR reaffirms commitment to provide sustainable and affordable regional mobility at Singapore AirshowOn the occasion of the Singapore Airshow, world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has once again demonstrated its commitment to bringing the higher edge of technology to the regional aviation market whilst making air services ever more sustainable, reliable, and affordable.
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October 26, 2021
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs Ambassadors' Round Table for DefExpo 2022In a major outreach to the friendly foreign countries as also to the defence manufacturing industries of the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the Ambassadors' Round Table for DefExpo 2022, in New Delhi on October 25, 2021.
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February 5, 2021
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited to Manufacture 737 Vertical Fin StructuresBoeing announced the addition of a new production line at its joint venture, the Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) in Hyderabad, Telangana, to manufacture complex vertical fin structures for the 737 family of airplanes.
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February 4, 2021
Boeing and Air Works Announce Strategic Collaboration for Maintenance Support of Key Defence PlatformsBoeing announced strategic agreements with Air Works for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of two key Boeing defence platforms in India, the P-8I operated by the Indian Navy (IN) and the VIP transport fleet operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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February 4, 2021
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the BAE Systems stand at Aero India 2021Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holding engaging discussions at the BAE Systems stand at Aero India 2021.
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February 2, 2021
Chiefs of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave at Bengaluru to Promote Defence CooperationThe Indian Air Force will host a Chiefs of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave on 3rd and 4th February 2021 at Air Force Station Yelahanka.
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February 2, 2021
IAF's Indigenisation Thrust in Maintenance of Aircraft FleetIndian Air Force operates a variety of aircraft fleets of foreign origin ranging from legacy MiG-21 Bison to the state-of-the-art Rafale aircraft.
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January 25, 2021
Indian Navy conducts joint Exercise with Army and Air ForceA large-scale tri-service joint amphibious exercise AMPHEX - 21 was conducted in Andaman & Nicobar group of islands from 21 - 25 Jan 2021. The exercise involved participation of Naval ships, amphibious troops of the Army and different types of aircraft from the Air force.
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January 25, 2021
Vice President inaugurates two new facilities at Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in HyderabadThe Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu today praised the DRDO scientists and engineers for taking India very close to self-reliance in missile technology with their hard work, dedication and perseverance.
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January 23, 2021
IAF and FASF conclude Ex Desert Knight 2021The Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force participated in Ex Desert Knight 2021 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. A first of its kind bilateral exercise (Ex DK-21), Rafale aircraft from both sides along with Su-30 MKI and Mirage 2000 aircraft of the IAF undertook complex missions including Large Force Engagements.
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January 21, 2021
Biden bids adieu to divisions, calls for democracy and unity
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th President of the USA, anticipations and hope hold high for the world as well as India.
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January 21, 2021
India, Singapore to cooperate in submarine rescue
By Ranjit KumarAs Singapore Navy augments its underwater war fighting assets, it has entered into a significant agreement with the Indian Navy, which will come to the rescue of Singaporean submarines in times of crisis or a major accident.
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January 21, 2021
Hawk-i Successfully Test Fires Smart Anti Airfield WeaponIn a big boost to the indigenous Hawk-i program, HAL today successfully test fired a Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from the Hawk-i aircraft off the coast of Odisha. The indigenous stand-off weapon developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO is the first smart weapon fired from an Indian Hawk-Mk132.
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January 20, 2021
Airbus prepares for a strong presence at 'Aero India 2021'Airbus will showcase a wide selection of its advanced sustainable aerospace technologies and services at the prestigious 'Aero India 2021' exhibition to be held in Bengaluru from February 3 to 5, 2021.
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November 26, 2020
Indian Navy inducts SeaGuardian drones on lease
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Indian Navy has recently inducted two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones on lease from the United States to carry out surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region.
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October 8, 2020
Air Force entering a transforming era: IAF Chief on 88th Air Force Day
By Ayushee ChaudharyAddressing the Air Force, Bhadauria highlighted the force’s achievements, commitment, future enterprises and ethos to continue to serve towards a self-reliant nation.
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October 8, 2020
India's Road to Self-Reliance in Defence begins with Strengthening Indigenous Manufacturing
By Louise Donaghey, Rolls-RoyceThe world is reeling under the effects of a continuing pandemic and economies are slowly rising from this crisis, finding more resilient and innovative ways to survive and succeed.
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October 6, 2020
Response to the stand-off along the LAC is indicative of our operational state
By Neetu DhuliaComing decade will see 114 MRFA fructify and a significant boost in AWACS, AEW&C capabilities, ISR, and aerial refueling capability.
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March 13, 2020
Wings India 2020 reinstates India's potentially strong aviation ecosystem
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe civil aviation show's inaugural session remarks that despite the panic-driven situation, let the long-term goals not be disarrayed and let a rebound be ensured.
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February 11, 2020
Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan takes over as Eastern Fleet CommanderThe command of the Eastern Fleet was handed over to Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, NM by Rear Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM during an impressive Ceremony at Visakhapatnam on February 10, 2020.
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February 10, 2020
Four H160s for the French Navy's search and rescue missionsThe French Armament General Directorate (DGA) is to supply four H160s to the French Navy for search and rescue missions through a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines.
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February 10, 2020
Bell Boeing delivers first V-22 for US Navy's aircraft carriersBoeing and Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, delivered the first CMV-22B Osprey, which is the V-22 variant the US Navy will use for transporting personnel and cargo to aircraft carriers at sea.
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February 10, 2020
India-UK Army drill to combat urban terrorism
By Vishal ThaparIndian Army troops will train with their British counterparts for counter-terrorist operations in an urban setting in the 5th edition of the bilateral military exercise Ajeya Warrior-2020.
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 7, 2020
DefExpo 20 - DGQA Seminar on its Role in MOD Schemes for Incentivizing Defence ManufacturingDGQA conducted a seminar to spread awareness about the various Schemes of MoD to facilitate the domestic defence industry, today, on February 7, 2020 during the 11th edition of the biennial mega defence exhibition...
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 7, 2020
Thales and MKU to co-develop the ELFIE Night Vision Device for India & the worldTaking the association a step ahead, Thales and MKU today announced the co-development of the ELFIE Night Vision Device (NVD) for the armed forces in India and across the world on the sidelines of DefExpo 2020.
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 7, 2020
BEL inks contract with MoD for Coastal Surveillance System, Phase-IINavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, to establish Phase-II of the Coastal Surveillance System or Chain of Static Sensors developed for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 7, 2020
Defence Minister and Chief of Army Staff with RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Limited at the DEFEXPO 2020Spike-LR is lightweight, 4th generation, man-portable missile systems. High hit probability against stationary and moving targets is provided by a state-of-the-art CCD / IIR seeker, advanced tracker and precision guidance system.
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 7, 2020
IACIT participates in DEFEXPO, in Lucknow, India, presenting in the Brazilian PavilionIACIT, a Strategic Defense Company (EED) and a developer of high technology products and services, is present in the Brazilian Pavilion in DEFEXPO, India's Defense Fair, which takes place on February 5 th-8 th, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 7, 2020
Paramount Group and Bharat Forge Announces Strategic Collaboration for Indigenisation of Defence and Aerospace TechnologiesParamount Group, the global aerospace and technology company and Bharat Forge (BFL), a leading Indian industrial group have announced the signing of a strategic...
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 7, 2020
L&T and ideaForge Ink MoU for Unmanned SystemsLarsen and Toubro (L&T), India's multinational engineering conglomerate and the largest private sector defence company, and ideaForge, India's largest manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have entered an MoU to offer drones and allied systems for defence use.
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 6, 2020
Bharat Forge joining hands to develop their cooperation for the F90 riflesPascale Sourisse, Senior Executive Vice President – International Development, Thales, and Col. Rajinder Bhatia, President and CEO, Defence and Aerospace, Bharat Forge in presence of Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director...
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 6, 2020
Russian Helicopters signs an events roadmap for Ka-226T localization in IndiaRussian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has signed a roadmap at the Defexpo 2020 exhibition with the Russian-Indian company Indo-Russian Helicopters Limited (IRHL) for localization of Ka-226T helicopter production in India.
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 6, 2020
Naval Group enhances Indian industrial partnerships at DEFEXPO 2020On 6th February 2020, at DEFEXPO 2020 Naval Group announced signatures of important industrial alliances with Indian partners, thereby re-instating our commitment to indigenous content.
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 6, 2020
Naval Group recognized and awarded as the "Best Foreign OEM supporting Make in India"On the 4th February 2020, Naval Group won the prestigious Aerospace and Defense Award for the "Best Foreign OEM supporting Make in India". This award recognizes Naval Group's commitment towards indigenisation.
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 5, 2020
Dassault Systèmes Showcases Portfolio to Accelerate Defense Manufacturing at DefExpo 2020Dassault Systèmes displays four industry solution experiences based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for defense suppliers at the DefExpo 2020 at the pavilion (booth S17).
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 4, 2020
Nexter Group showcases its ammunition at DEFEXPO 2020From the 5th to the 9th of February 2020, Nexter group exposes its complete ammunition range on its stand (H3, Q3) for the 10th edition at the DEDEXPO exhibition in Lucknow, India.
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DEFEXPO 2020 | February 3, 2020
Dassault Aviation to reaffirm its commitment to India by exhibiting for the first time at DefexpoDassault Aviation will exhibit for the first time at next Defexpo to be held in Lucknow from February 5th to 8th, 2020.
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February 1, 2020
INS Airavat providing Humantarian Assistance and Disaster Relief at Antsiranana, Madagascar (Op Vanilla)Whilst mission deployed in the Southern Indian Ocean, Indian Naval Ship Airavat was diverted on January 26, 2020 to render assistance to the citizens of Madagascar who have been affected by the devastation caused by Cyclone Diane.
