April 20, 2021
Indo-French Space CooperationBy Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indo-French relationship in space is spread over different facets of space science, technology and applications, including sounding rocket development, liquid engine development, hosting of payloads, joint satellite realisation, training programmes, satellite communication experiment and satellite launches.
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
Finalisation of the long-pending deal for the C295 will bring much-needed relief not only for the IAF and the Indian aerospace industry, but also for the OEM
The U.S. government and Lockheed Martin submitted an F-35 best and final offer (BAFO) on April 29, 2021, to the Finnish government in support of its competition to replace its current fighter fleet.
Europe's Next-Generation Fighter (NGF) within the FCAS program takes a decisive step forward as MTU Aero Engines and Safran Aircraft Engines finalized their collaboration agreement by creating a 50/50 joint company.
MTU Aero Engines, Safran Aircraft Engines, and ITP Aero came to an overall agreement on the cooperation to provide a jointly developed, produced and supported engine to power the Next-Generation Fighter (NGF)...
CAE today announced several additions to the CAE USA Board of Directors, including William M. ("Mac") Thornberry, Former Member of Congress and Representative for Texas's 13th District; Brian Morra, former Northrop Grumman...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) participated in U.S. Pacific Fleet's (PACFLT) Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem '21 (UxS IBP 21), April 21-26, 2021.
Tejas, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in its air-to-air weapons capability on April 27, 2021.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed single crystal blades technology and supplied 60 of these blades to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as part of their indigenous helicopter development program for helicopter engine application.
Raytheon Technologies today announced Thomas A. Kennedy, executive chairman of the Board of Directors, will retire effective June 1, 2021, following the one-year anniversary of the merger of United Technologies Corporation and Raytheon Company.
Indian Air Force continues its efforts towards COVID 19 relief. One C-17 of Indian Air Force got airborne at 2 am on 24th Apr 21 from Hindan Air Base for Changi International Airport, Singapore.
Air Vice Marshal PS Karkare took over as Senior Officer in-charge of Administration of Headquarters Western Air Command from Air Vice Marshal K Anantharaman Vishisht Seva Medal on February 1, 2021.
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that establishes a cooperation for the study...
26th WPS Flies Reaper® Defense Electronic Support System; High-Def Recording Supports AI/ML Development
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) is operating the CAMCOPTER® S-100 for enhanced maritime surveillance in the Baltic Sea. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and is also extended to Finland.
Boeing today announced a contract to provide the Israeli Air Force (IAF) with integrated logistics support for Israel's AH-64A-model and D-model Apache helicopters.
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) marked recently 100 years since its foundation. In those one hundred years, the RAAF has grown from humble...
Marking the continuity of growing bilateral defence cooperation with the French Air and Space Force, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) left for France today on an official visit.
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed the first flight of Japan's RQ-4B Global Hawk on April 15, 2021 from Palmdale, California. With an unmatched combination of range, endurance, and payload capability...
The IAF Commanders' Conference 2021, themed 'Reorienting for the Future' concluded at Air HQs on April 16, 2021. The three day conference saw detailed deliberations on ways and means to enhance the operational capabilities of the IAF.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the biannual IAF Commanders' Conference (AFCC-21) on April 15, 2021 at Air Headquarters. Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) welcomed the Defence Minister, Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and other senior officials from the MoD.
Flying low, fast and expertly executing crisp, tight, quick maneuvers that only Sikorsky's X2 Technology™ family of helicopters brings, the Sikorsky S-97 RAIDER® helicopter flew two demonstrations before Army officials and Soldiers at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama this week.
The U.S. Navy recently awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $115 million production contract for U.S. Department of the Navy's Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) systems.
The first P-8A Poseidon fuselage for Norway arrived today at Boeing facilities in Renton, Washington, from Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas, marking a major milestone in the production of the first of five Poseidons for the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
Northrop Grumman Corporation and the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, SpaceLogistics LLC, have successfully completed the docking of the Mission Extension Vehicle-2 (MEV-2) to the Intelsat 10-02 (IS-10-02) commercial communications satellite to deliver life-extension services. The docking was completed at 1:34 p.m. EST.
First bi-annual IAF Commanders' Conference for the year 2021 will be inaugurated by Hon'ble Raksha Mantri on April 15, 2021 at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan).
Faced with certain allegations reported in the press, about the contract signed in 2016 with India for the supply of 36 Rafale combat aircraft, a Dassault Aviation spokesperson points out...
Danish and American officials celebrated the rollout of the first F-35A Lightning II for the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) today at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas.
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully conducted the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) program, a critical milestone that sets the performance measurement baseline and keeps the program on track for IOC by 2029.
Lockheed Martin announced today Bridget Lauderdale, currently vice president and general manager for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' Integrated Fighter Group (IFG), including the F-16 and F-22, has been named vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II Program.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will participate in the CyberTech exhibition hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, expected to take place from April 5 to April 7. Throughout the exhibition, IAI will focus on promoting communication and local cooperation with local government agencies, defence forces, local industries and academic initiatives, in order to further expand the company's activity in the region.
Schiebel has won another significant contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Schiebel, with its CAMCOPTER® S-100, is yet again one of the service providers for EMSA's Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) operations carrying out ship emission monitoring and general maritime surveillance for EU member states.
Embraer reached another important milestone in the development of the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission military freighter program with the successful conclusion of the aerial refueling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium, proving, for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), this new operational capacity of the aircraft.
The U.S. Navy today awarded Boeing a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Nine aircraft will join the U.S. Navy fleet and two will go to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), a cooperative partner in the P-8A joint program since 2009.
Exercise Desert Flag-VI successfully culminated today with de-induction of the Indian contingent from UAE. Ex Desert Flag is an annual multi-lateral large force employment exercise hosted by UAE.
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Pvt Ltd. (KRAS). KRAS MSME- a joint venture between two global giants-India's Kalyani Group, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel rolls out its first batch of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for the Indian Army and the Air Force.
A Cycling expedition was organised by 7 BRD, IAF as part of "Swarnim Vijay Celebration" of the 50th Anniversary of the 1971 War.
Earlier this week, L-001, Denmark's first F-35 Lightning II production aircraft flew its inaugural flight. Denmark is the fifth European NATO nation to fly and operate an F-35, strengthening NATO's 5th generation airpower foundation.
Secretary of Defence of United States of America, General Lloyd J. Austin will visit India from 19 to 21 March 2021. During his visit, Secretary Austin is expected to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior dignitaries of the Government of India.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced that its company-owned Avenger ER...
