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May 21, 2026
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of MQ-9B With AEW PodsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods.
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May 21, 2026
Northrop Grumman Boosts E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Maintenance, Training with Augmented and Virtual RealityDigital tools streamline E-2D fleet maintenance and training to keep aircraft mission-ready
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May 19, 2026
Boeing MQ-25A Stingray cleared for low-rate initial productionThe milestone supports Boeing's focus on delivering the unmanned aerial refueller to the U.S. Navy
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May 19, 2026
Major boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO completes development trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3 in Air-to-Ground & Air-to-Air modesDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes at DRDO test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
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May 19, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnam's Deputy PM & Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang hold bilateral talks in HanoiReaffirm commitment to maintaining peace, stability, security, safety & freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific region
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May 15, 2026
Defence Minister and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lay foundation stones for AMCA's Core Integration & Flight Testing Centre and Naval Systems Manufacturing FacilityGrounding ceremonies held for private sector projects for Ammunitions, Propellants & Fuses; 8 companies collaborate to establish Drone City in the state
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May 13, 2026
CAPSS-HQ Maintenance Command Joint Aerospace Power Seminar Conducted at NagpurHeadquarters Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force, in collaboration with the Centre for Airpower and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), an autonomous defence think tank, successfully conducted a one-day Joint Aerospace Power Seminar at Nagpur on May 11, 2026.
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May 12, 2026
Steadicopter Unveils Golden Eagle Mothership Architecture for Stand-Off ISR and Tactical aerial deploymentNew operational concept transforms rotary RUAS into an airborne deployment hub for distributed ISR, strike support and long-range mission flexibility
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May 11, 2026
Operation Sindoor- 88 Hours Commemorative Run May 7 to May 10, 202688 hours, 600 runners from IAF, IA and Civil volunteers participated in the Run.
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May 11, 2026
GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate APKWS on MQ-9A Reaper®General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the US Air Force (USAF), has conducted flight tests of an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) using a USAF MQ-9A Reaper® Remotely Piloted Aircraft. MQ-9A is produced by GA-ASI.
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May 11, 2026
Embraer Names India's Bharat Forge as New SupplierThe company will supply forged raw materials, reinforcing Embraer's strategy of expanding and diversifying its global supplier base
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May 9, 2026
Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) appointed as Chief of Defence StaffThe Government has appointed Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) as the Chief of Defence Staff, who shall also function as the Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders.
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May 8, 2026
DRDO & IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weaponDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 7, 2026.
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May 6, 2026
MBDA to implement MICA missiles MRO capabilities in IndiaMBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force for the development of a local capability for the Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) of MICA Missiles.
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May 7, 2026
Andhra Pradesh Secures Landmark AMCA Flight Testing & Integration Complex at PuttaparthiAP Allocates 350 Acres for DRDO-ADA AMCA Flight Testing Hub; 300 More Acres Planned for Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem
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May 4, 2026
Embraer and Generation 5 Holding Sign Exclusive Strategic Partnership Agreement for the C-390 Millennium Program in the UAEEmbraer, one of the world's aerospace industry leaders, and Generation 5 Holding, a UAE-based defence and technology company, have signed an exclusive strategic partnership agreement to cover a comprehensive scope of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft in the UAE.
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May 4, 2026
Tawazun Awards Contract to Embraer for Up to 20 C-390 Millennium for the UAE Air ForceC-390 to enhance UAE Air Force and Air Defence's military, humanitarian, and interoperability capabilities
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April 30, 2026
Northrop Grumman's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Strengthens Mission Readiness for Global Forces
Sustained production momentum and capacity positions the company to meet evolving operational demands
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April 29, 2026
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully conduct maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short RangeDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Navy's helicopter platform off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.
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April 27, 2026
Boeing, US Navy Achieve Successful MQ-25A Test FlightBoeing and the US Navy have successfully completed the first test flight of an operational MQ-25A Stingray™.
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April 23, 2026
Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) Activation at Sultanpur on Purvanchal ExpresswayThe Indian Air Force activated 'Emergency Landing Facility' (ELF) on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur District on April 22, 2026, both by day and night, showcasing its operational capability to bolster its defence readiness.
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April 20, 2026
KC-390 Millennium visits 11 countries and flies more than 140 hours during global demonstration tourAfter flying more than 47,000 nautical miles, completing 54 flights, and operating across 11 countries over a period of more than 70 days, the KC-390 Millennium finished it most recently world tour, with 100% mission accomplishment in its international demonstration campaign.
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April 20, 2026
GA-ASI Selected by US Navy PMA-281 for Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief Project
CAMP Initiative To Demonstrate Advanced Mission Planning, AI Model Management, and Autonomy Workflows
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April 20, 2026
GA-ASI Completes MQ-9B 'Flight Into Known Icing' Flight TestsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has conducted a series of flight tests aimed at certifying the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI).
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April 14, 2026
Joint Statement on GE F414 Engine Co-productionGE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have announced an agreement on technical matters related to F414 engine co-production. The joint statement from both parties reads as follows
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April 13, 2026
Secretary (Defence Production) Inaugurates LCH Production Line at HAL's New Helicopter Factory, Strengthening Self-RelianceSanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence today inaugurated Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) structure assembly line and an Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's New Helicopter Factory in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
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April 13, 2026
GE Aerospace signs contract with Indian Air Force to help establish an In-Country Depot for F404-IN20 EnginesFacility will enhance in-country repair and overhaul infrastructure supporting sustainment and availability of F404-IN20 engine that powers the Tejas LCA aircraft fleet
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April 13, 2026
Northrop Grumman and US Air Force Accelerate Sentinel Program MomentumA revised acquisition approach is speeding Northrop Grumman's development of the next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile program.
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April 11, 2026
IAF Conducts Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave 2026The Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave was held at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur on April 10 & 11, 2026. Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, presided over the Conclave.
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April 8, 2026
Embraer and CIAC sign memorandum of understanding to leverage Colombia's aerospace industry
Embraer and the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FIDAE for a possible expansion of industrial and technical cooperation to boost Colombia's aerospace industry.
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April 1, 2026
Boeing and Department of War Sign 7-Year Framework to Expand PAC-3 Seeker ProductionBoeing and the US Department of War (DOW) have agreed to a seven-year framework to triple production of PAC-3® seekers to meet global demand for air and missile defense to protect service members, civilians and critical infrastructure.
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March 31, 2026
Atmanirbhar Bharat: MoD & BEL sign ₹1,950 crore contract for Mountain Radars for IAFStrengthening India's indigenous defence capabilities under Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked a major capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two Mountain Radars, including associated equipment and required infrastructure for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of around ₹1,950 crore.
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March 31, 2026
Embraer's KC-390 Millennium Successfully Concludes Cold Weather Campaign in SwedenThe next-generation aircraft demonstrated full suitability for Arctic operations and Agile Combat Employment
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March 30, 2026
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense Selects the PC-24 With an Order for Twelve Aircraft
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has selected the PC-24 to support the Indonesian Air Force transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions.
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March 27, 2026
MoD inks ₹858 crore contracts for Tunguska Air Defence Missile System & Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I AircraftThe Ministry of Defence has signed contracts, worth a total of ₹858 crore, for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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March 27, 2026
Northrop Grumman and US Air Force Accelerate Prototyping to Support Sentinel Launch Silo DesignInnovative Modular Silo Design Expected to Expedite Fielding and Control Costs
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March 25, 2026
Embraer, Saab and the Brazilian Air Force unveiled the first Gripen E Fighter produced in BrazilThe milestone marks a significant achievement and places the country among a select group of nations capable of producing advanced fighter aircraft
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March 24, 2026
GA-ASI's UK and Japan MQ-9B Programs Are Honored With Excellence Awards from Aviation WeekGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was named the winner of two awards during Aviation Week's 21st annual Program Excellence Awards last week.
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March 23, 2026
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Addresses the 81st Staff Course at DSSC WellingtonChief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, visited the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington between March 22 and 24 2026.
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March 20, 2026
DGR Ex-Servicemen Job Fair Organised in New DelhiThe Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, organised an Ex-Servicemen Job Fair at Aravali Auditorium, Shankar Vihar Military Station, New Delhi on March 20, 2026.
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March 17, 2026
GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Autonomy at USAF Exercise Using IR Sensing for CCAGovernment Autonomy Starter Kit and MQ-20 Avenger® Used to Support Autonomous Mission Execution and Cooperative Targeting for Future CCA Operations
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March 13, 2026
Embraer introduces the KC-390 Millennium to WZL-2 as companies advance MRO cooperation in PolandEmbraer today officially presented the KC-390 Millennium multi mission military transport aircraft to Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A. (WZL-2) in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
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March 9, 2026
Dassault Aviation Awards Long-Term Contract to Hical Technologies to manufacture products for Critical Rafale Control Systems applicationsDassault Aviation and Hical Technologies, a Bengaluru-based leader in aerospace manufacturer for high-precision electromechanical systems...
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March 1, 2026
Change of Command: Base Repair Depot, PalamAir Commodore B.S. Vijay Rao, VSM, assumed command of Base Repair Depot, Palam, New Delhi as the Air Officer Commanding on March 1, 2026. Commissioned into the Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) Branch of the Indian Air Force on November 27, 1995, Air Comodore Vijay Rao brings with him over three decades of distinguished service.
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February 28, 2026
Validatory Ceremony Instrument Rating & Examiners' CourseAircrew Examining Board (AEB) of Indian Air Force marks a milestone with successful completion of 23rd Combined Instrument Rating Instructor and Examiner (CIRIE) course at Air Force Station Hindan.
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February 27, 2026
Indian Air Force Conducts Exercise 'Vayushakti-26' at Pokhran Range, JaisalmerThe Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted Exercise Vayushakti-26 at Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, demonstrating its formidable combat readiness, operational synergy and technological prowess across full spectrum of air operations.
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February 27, 2026
President of India Undertakes a Sortie in the Indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Prachand at Air Force Station JaisalmerSortie in Prachand has filled me with a Renewed Sense of Pride in the Nation's Defence Capabilities: President Droupadi Murmu
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February 25, 2026
IAF and EAC Cup Races Held at Royal Calcutta Turf ClubThe prestigious Indian Air Force (IAF) Cup and Eastern Air Command (EAC) Cup races were conducted with grandeur at the historic Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) on February 25, 2026.
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February 25, 2026
India enters Elite Global Club in Advanced Rocket Ignition ArchitectureThrustworks Dynetics Becomes First in India to Validate Resonance Ignition System
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February 23, 2026
GA-ASI Develops Long-Range Weapons Capabilities for MQ-9BGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its top-of-the-line MQ-9B SkyGuardian? and SeaGuardian?.
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February 23, 2026
GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy ExerciseIn collaboration with the US Air Force, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its latest demonstration performing an autonomous mission out of Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California...
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February 23, 2026
GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark MerlinGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is giving its US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft a new name: YFQ-42A Dark Merlin.
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February 19, 2026
DRDO conducts successful qualification test for Gaganyaan Drogue ParachuteIndia's human spaceflight programme has achieved a key milestone with the successful qualification level load test of Drogue Parachute for Gaganyaan programme at Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh.
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February 19, 2026
Embraer reinforces its commitment to ‘Make in India’Embraer and Mahindra Group Advance Localization Strategy in India with Planned C-390 Millennium MRO Capability
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February 18, 2026
Embraer Delivers First Two A-29 Super Tucanos to Uruguayan Air ForceEmbraer, delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force.
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February 17, 2026
Northrop Grumman's BACN: Delivering Seamless Communication for the US Air ForceFor nearly two decades, BACN has delivered the reliable connections warfighters depend on, proving that in the modern battlespace, communication is survival.
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February 17, 2026
Indian Air Force Aerial Firefighting Operations in Arunachal Pradesh and NagalandThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is undertaking sustained aerial firefighting operations in the Northeastern region of the country, responding to active forest fires in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
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February 16, 2026
Defence Minister reviews projects of indigenous military gas turbine engine development during visit to DRDO's GTRE in BengaluruLauds GTRE for bolstering national security through self-reliance
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February 16, 2026
Visit of Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff to HQ SAC for Southern Air Command Commanders' ConferenceAir Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) visited Headquarters Southern Air Command on February 16, 2026 for attending the Annual Commanders' Conference of Southern Air Command (SAC).
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February 16, 2026
Defence Minister Inaugurates Centre of Excellence for AI in BELThe Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, visited Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026.
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February 13, 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Conducts In-Situ Joint Exercise with Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) In Indian Ocean RegionThe Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an In-situ Exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in the Indian Ocean Region from February 9 to 12, 2026, strengthening military cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding between the two countries.
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February 12, 2026
GA-ASI Achieves New Milestone With Semi-Autonomous CCA FlightGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) passed a new milestone this month, successfully integrating 3rd-party mission autonomy into the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft to conduct its first semi-autonomous airborne mission.
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February 12, 2026
DAC clears ₹3.60 lakh crore worth of capital acquisition proposals to enhance the combat readiness of defence forcesThe Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals of the Services at an estimated value of about ₹3.60 lakh crore, on February 12, 2026.
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February 11, 2026
Curtain Raiser Exercise Vayushakti 2026The Indian Air Force (IAF) will demonstrate it's prowess through Exercise Vayushakti-26 at Pokhran Air to Ground Range, Jaisalmer on February 27, 2026.