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February 10, 2026
US Marine Corps Selects GA-ASI for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft ProgramGA-ASI's YFQ-42A Platform to Support Next-Generation Expeditionary Air Operations
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February 9, 2026
Western Air Command Hosts High-Level Joint Operations Conclave: All Domain Joint Operations (ADJO) Exercise 2026 FrameworkHeadquarters Western Air Command successfully conducted a high-level Joint Operations Conclave on February 5-6, 2026 under All Domain Joint Operations (ADJO) Exercise 2026 Framework.
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February 4, 2026
Embraer positions Thai Aviation Industries for local maintenance and support to the Royal Thai Armed ForcesEmbraer has advanced discussions with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) for a potential partnership aimed at establishing TAI as a future local authorized service center.
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February 3, 2026
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo Forge Strategic Partnership to Build India's Helicopter EcosystemThe programme will address the increasing demand and new military requirements, positioning India as a future hub for helicopter manufacturing
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February 3, 2026
Boeing Invites Applications for Fifth Edition of BUILD ProgramIn five years, Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) has rapidly emerged as a leading national platform turning university-led and early-stage startup innovation into scalable business solutions
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February 3, 2026
Embraer Presents First Republic of Korea Air Force's C-390 MillenniumMilestone highlights accelerated progress in the LTA-II program and Embraer's partnership with the Republic of Korea, Asia's first C-390 Millennium operator
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February 2, 2026
Indian Air Force at Singapore Air Show 2026The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the Singapore Airshow 2026, with the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, on the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv.
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February 2, 2026
GA-ASI and Mitchell Institute Award the 184th Attack Squadron with RPA Squadron of the YearGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies presented the 2024 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron of the Year Award to the 184th Attack Squadron (ATKS) from the Ebbing Air National Guard Base.
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February 1, 2026
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Air CommandAir Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, IAF on February 1, 2026. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on June 11, 1988.
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January 31, 2026
Sindoor Shaurya Samman Sammelan held at HQ Western Air CommandHeadquarters Western Air Command organised the “Sindoor Shaurya Samman Sammelan” to pay a solemn tribute to gallant Air Warriors whose exemplary courage and distinguished service have brought honour to the Indian Air Force and the Nation.
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January 21, 2026
22nd Subroto Mukerjee International SeminarAir Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, delivered the 'Inaugural Address at the 22nd Subroto Mukerjee International Seminar organised by the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS) on January 21, 2026.
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January 21, 2026
“Celebrating 150 Years of Vande Mataram”India is celebrating 150 years of its National Song 'Vande Mataram', through mass singing, cultural events, and Military Band performances at prominent public locations across the country.
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January 20, 2026
GA-ASI and Calidus Sign MOU To Collaborate on Co-Production of MQ-9B and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in unmanned aircraft systems, and Calidus Aerospace, one of the leading...
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January 18, 2026
GA-ASI Breaks Ground on a New Hangar in El MirageGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) began construction January 14 on a new hangar at El Mirage Airfield in El Mirage, California.
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January 18, 2026
GA-ASI Makes Another Autonomous Aerial Intercept in Company-Funded Demo with MQ-20 Avenger®In its latest demonstration of advanced autonomy development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully executed a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger® jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software.
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January 17, 2026
Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at Garud Regimental Training Centre Air Force Station ChandinagarTo mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces operatives of 'Garud' force, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on January 17, 2026 at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar.
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January 13, 2026
HAL Chairman visits GE Aerospace's Lynn facilityGE Aerospace recently hosted Dr. D.K. Sunil, Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, at its Lynn, Massachusetts facility, where teams manufacture the F404-IN20 engines supporting India's Tejas LCA Mk1A program.
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January 12, 2026
Germany Buys Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian® RPA Through NSPANSPA Supports NATO Countries in the Acquisition and Sustainment of GA-ASI's Advanced Multi-Domain RPA
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January 12, 2026
Northrop Grumman Delivers 1,500th F-35 Lightning II Center FuselageNorthrop Grumman has reached a significant milestone in factory automation and advanced manufacturing technologies by delivering the 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter from its Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) in Palmdale, California, with speed and precision.
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January 10, 2026
Scholars From Think Tanks visit Indian Air Force Station to Enhance Understanding of IAF OperationsA delegation of 57 research scholars, from leading think tanks, visited Air Force Station Hindon a premier base of the Indian Air Force (IAF), on January 10, 2026, as part of an outreach program.
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January 9, 2026
DRDO conducts successful ground test of full scale actively cooled long duration Scramjet Engine for Hypersonic Missile ProgrammeDRDL, the Hyderabad-based laboratory of the DRDO, has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles.
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January 8, 2026
Air Chief Marshal Visits NCC Republic Day Camp 2026“Uphold the NCC values and render service beyond uniform” CAS to the Cadets
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January 8, 2026
Northrop Grumman to Rapidly Develop Marine Corps CCA with Kratos' Valkyrie UASNorthrop Grumman was competitively awarded the US Marine Corps' Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
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January 8, 2026
Northrop Grumman Launches Digitally Redesigned Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Target To Simulate Advanced ThreatsNorthrop Grumman Corporation successfully launched its redesigned Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) target vehicle for the first time, demonstrating a new capability for missile defense flight test missions.
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January 4, 2026
ADA's two-day national seminar 'Aeronautics 2047' begins in BengaluruA two-day national seminar 'Aeronautics 2047', organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), commenced at Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru on January 4, 2026.
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January 1, 2026
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Nagesh Kapoor SYSM PVSM AVSM VM took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026.
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January 1, 2026
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Air Command, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command on January 1, 2026.
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January 1, 2026
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to bravehearts by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.
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December 31, 2025
DRDO successfully conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick successionDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha at about 1030 hrs on December 31, 2025.
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December 31, 2025
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari Retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on December 31, 2025, on superannuation from the Indian Air Force (IAF), after completion of four decades of illustrious service to the nation.
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December 30, 2025
Textron Systems Awarded $41M Purchase Order for US Air Force T-7A Advanced Pilot Training Program Maintenance Training SystemAward Builds on Textron Systems' Core Strength of Delivering High-Fidelity Training Solutions Across Multiple Domains
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December 29, 2025
Textron Systems Awarded Contract to Deliver Aerosonde® VTOL UAS Systems to Tantita Security ServicesTextron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announced today an award from Arco Worldwide Services (AWS), a Nigerian uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) Solutions provider who will be providing contracted UAS...
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December 23, 2025
HAL Marks 86 Years; Reaffirms Global Aspirations in Aerospace & DefenceHAL celebrated 86 years of innovation and excellence at its 86th Foundation Day in the distinguished presence of His Highness Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Member of Parliament & Custodian...
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December 23, 2025
DRDO Successfully Completes User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NGDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the User Evaluation Trials (UET) of Next Generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) system.
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December 21, 2025
Textron Aviation Defense Secures First Contract to Deliver Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System to JapanTextron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. company, today announced that the company has finalized its first contract to deliver the Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system to Japan's Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), in coordination with Kanematsu Corporation.
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December 19, 2025
Valedictory Function: 1st Test Course (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and 25th Production Test Pilots Course at Aircraft and Systems Testing EstablishmentThe valedictory function of the 1st Test Course (Unmanned Aerial Systems) [1TC(UAS)] and 25th Production Test Pilots (PTP) Course was held at the Air Force Test Pilots School of Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) on December 19, 2025.
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December 18, 2025
Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's high-impact, short-duration operational capability: Defence Minister at Air Force Commanders' Conclave“IAF is a technologically advanced, operationally agile, strategically confident & future-oriented force, safeguarding national interests in today's times”
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December 11, 2025
PEGASUS Takes the Next Step: First Aircraft Lands in GermanyArrival marks the start of integration, testing and certification activities for Germany's next-generation airborne SIGINT platform
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December 11, 2025
Northrop Grumman and US Air Force Test Stand-in Attack Weapon Separation from F-16Northrop Grumman Corporation, in collaboration with the US Air Force, recently completed a separation test of the Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) from an F-16 aircraft.
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December 10, 2025
1971 War Vijay Diwas Celebration at Air Force Station MohanbariThe Indian Air Force commemorated India's victory in the 1971 war at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam. The event paid a rich tribute to the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces.
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December 10, 2025
GA-ASI's Second Blue Magic Netherlands Doubles ImpactOn November 18, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and its Blue Magic Netherlands (BMNL) partners held their second "shark tank" style event in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
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December 9, 2025
Boeing, RAAF Achieve CCA Missile Fire from MQ-28 Ghost BatIn a historic achievement, Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully executed a force integrated air-to-air autonomous weapon engagement from an MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft.