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December 4, 2025
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command Visits Base Repair Depot TughlakabadAir Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, visited Base Repair Depot, Tughlakabad on December 4, 2025.
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December 4, 2025
Exercise Garuda 25 Concludes: Indo–French Air Forces Successfully Complete 8th Edition of Bilateral Air ExerciseThe 8th edition of Exercise Garuda, a bilateral Indo–French air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF), concluded at Air Base 118, Mont-de-Marsan, France, on November 27, 2025.
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December 4, 2025
Lockheed Martin Celebrates Delivery of the 250th C-130 Empennage AssemblyLockheed Martin marked the delivery of the 250th C 130J Super Hercules tail component manufactured by Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL), a major milestone in the long standing aerospace partnership between India and the United States.
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December 2, 2025
DRDO conducts a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape systemDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity.
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December 2, 2025
Embraer and PGZ Sign Five MoUs to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation in Poland's Aerospace and Defense SectorEmbraer today signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ), a leading state-owned defense company in Poland, and its subsidiaries WZL-1, WZL-2. WSK "PZL-Kalisz" and WBCKT.
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December 1, 2025
Air Marshal Tejbir Singh takes over as Director General (Inspection & Safety)Air Marshal Tejbir Singh assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG (I&S)] at Air HQ on December 1, 2025.
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December 1, 2025
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh Assumes Charge of IAF's Maintenance CommandAir Marshal Yalla Umesh assumed charge of Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force on December 1, 2025, as the 39th Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief.
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November 28, 2025
Commanders' Conference – 2025 Western Air CommandThe two-day Commanders' Conference of Western Air Command (WAC) with the theme of “विकासशील सक्षम भारतीय वायु सेना”, held on 27 & 28 November 2025 at New Delhi, culminated today, with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), presiding over the proceedings as the Chief Guest.
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November 27, 2025
Belgian Defense Selects PC-7 MKX for Its Basic Flight TrainingThe Belgian Government has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System as the new training solution for the Belgian Air Force.
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November 24, 2025
Atmanirbhar Bharat: BEL and Safran Electronics & Defence ink Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement for production of HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground Weapon in IndiaIn a major impetus to Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and...
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November 21, 2025
Embraer and ILIAS Solutions Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Military Fleet ManagementEmbraer will integrate ILIAS's software suite into its services offerings for C-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano operators
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November 21, 2025
Embraer Completes C-390 Millennium Deliveries to the Hungarian Air ForceHungary is the first nation to receive all contracted multi-mission aircraft and the second NATO operator of the C-390
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November 20, 2025
Embraer Signs New Strategic Partnerships in the NetherlandsCooperation agreements with Dutch companies focus on innovation and growing collaboration with TNO, OPT/NET, and ILIAS in defense technology.
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November 19, 2025
Institute of Aerospace Medicine to Host the 64th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM)Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is organising its 64th annual conference at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru on 20-21 November 2025.
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November 17, 2025
GA-ASI, Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Collaborate on Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Flight TestFlight Features F-22 and MQ-20 Avenger® UAS with Pantera and Banshee Radios
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November 15, 2025
Exercise Garuda 25: Indian Air Force Participates in 8th Edition of Bilateral Air Exercise with French Air and Space ForceThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Garuda 25' with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 16 to 27, 2025.
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November 14, 2025
KC-390 Millennium and Gripen E successfully complete refueling certification flightsEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, and Saab, in cooperation with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), have successfully completed the certification flight test campaign for in-flight refuelling of the Gripen E fighter by the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft.
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November 14, 2025
EW Conference 'Spectrum' 2025 at Base Repair Depot Najafgarh, New DelhiBase Repair Depot Najafgarh, New Delhi conducted EW Conference 'Spectrum' today. The theme of the conference was 'Leveraging Technology for Universal Modular Scalable Architecture for EW Systems'.
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November 11, 2025
Embraer to expand A-29 Super Tucano capabilities to counter Unmanned Aerial Systems effectively and affordablyEmbraer, one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, announced today that the A-29 Super Tucano is expanding its mission portfolio to counter modern unmanned threats.
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November 9, 2025
Indian Air Force's thrilling flying display dazzles GuwahatiContinuing with its 93rd Anniversary celebrations, the Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased a spectacular flying display on November 9, 2025, over the majestic Brahmaputra River at Guwahati.
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November 5, 2025
Tuinman and McSorley Will Keynote Blue Magic Netherlands 2025GA-ASI Announces Netherlands' SecDef and NATO-DIANA General Counsel To Headline Dutch Industry Event Being Held on Nov. 18
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November 4, 2025
New GA-ASI Gambit 6 UCAV Adds Air-To-Ground Operations for International CCAThe latest iteration of the innovative Gambit Series of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is Gambit 6, a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that adds air-to-ground operations to its already proven air-to-air capability.
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November 3, 2025
The Future of autonomous fighters is coming to RomeGA-ASI Brings Uncrewed Fighter Fleet into Focus at International Fighter Conference 2025
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November 2, 2025
First-Ever Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025 Witnesses Spectacular CulminationThe first-ever Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025 (SIM-25) witnessed a spectacular culmination, uniting the nation in a celebration of fitness, valour, and pride.
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October 29, 2025
President of India Takes a Sortie in a Rafale Aircraft at AmbalaThe first flight on the potent Rafale aircraft has instilled in me a renewed sense of pride in the nation's defence capabilities: President Droupadi Murmu
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October 29, 2025
French Navy to Become First European Military Operator of the Pilatus PC-24The French Navy is set to become the first European military operator of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. The aircraft fleet will be procured from Pilatus and leased to the French Navy by Jet Aviation France, acting as the prime contractor.
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October 20, 2025
Northrop Grumman Completes Sentinel Launch Support System Critical Design ReviewNorthrop Grumman, in partnership with the US Air Force, completed a critical design review (CDR) for the Sentinel Launch Support System (LSS), paving the way for system build, test, and qualification phases.
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October 20, 2025
Embraer signs MoU with South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)Embraer and South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)[1] have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see both parties cooperating on new businesses and market development opportunities in the defense sector of South Korea.
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October 17, 2025
GA-ASI Selected To Support US Navy CCA Design EffortGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the US Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to support the carrier air wing of tomorrow.
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October 17, 2025
Flight of self-reliance: Defence Minister inaugurates 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A & 2nd Production Line of HTT-40 at HAL NashikDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third Production Line of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A and the second Production Line of Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on October 17, 2025.
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October 17, 2025
Embraer and Mahindra Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Introduce the C-390 Millennium to IndiaIn a bold step towards India's Atmanirbhar Bharat[1] vision, Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group, have signed a landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium solution for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
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October 17, 2025
Embraer inaugurates India office in New DelhiEmbraer, a leading aerospace company, today inaugurated its new India office of its fully-owned Indian subsidiary at WorldMark 4, Aerocity, New Delhi.
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October 16, 2025
GA-ASI and Dutch Ministry of Defense Sign Agreement To Develop New Defense CapabilitiesOn October 16, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an agreement to develop innovative defense capabilities starting with a small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) designed...
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October 15, 2025
Military Combat Parachute System, indigenously developed by DRDO, successfully tested at 32,000 feet altitudeMilitary Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet.
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October 14, 2025
Bombardier Defense and SNC Announce 10-year Service Agreement in Support of US Military ProgramBombardier Defense and global aerospace leader SNC have signed a 10-year service agreement for two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft equipped with SNC's RAPCON-X technology.
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October 14, 2025
GA-ASI and Hanwha Finalize Deal To Produce Gray Eagle® STOL UASPartnership Will Enable Cost Savings By Manufacturing Unique and Flexible UAS Platform in South Korea
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October 13, 2025
German Armed Forces Receives First PC-12Pilatus has handed over a PC-12 to the Technical and Airworthiness Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment of the German Armed Forces (WTD 61).
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October 13, 2025
US Army Taps GA-ASI To Add MOSA-EW Capability Onto Gray Eagle UASThe US Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) a new contract to add a C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS)-compliant open architecture Electronic Warfare (EW) capability onto the MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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October 13, 2025
Embraer Returns to ADEX 2025 with its Defense & Security portfolioEmbraer will return to Seoul ADEX 2025 from 20 to 24 October to showcase its defense and security portfolio including the C-390 Millennium at Booth 7-I6. Products and solutions from Embraer Defense & Security are present in more than 60 countries and its solutions span across air, land, sea, and space domains.
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October 10, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in SydneyUnder the banner of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2020, we stand at a pivotal juncture to re-position our defence relations as co-creators of a secure & prosperous Indo-Pacific: Defence Minister
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October 9, 2025
Defence Minister holds Bilateral Meeting with Australian Counterpart in CanberraDefence Minister Urges International Community to Come Together Against all Forms of Terrorism
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October 8, 2025
Air Force Day Parade 2025The 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was commemorated at Air Force Station Hindan, Ghaziabad, on October 8, 2025.
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October 7, 2025
Defence & security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation and strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or government but the shared resolve of all Indians: Defence MinisterSelf-reliance in defence is not just a matter of production or economy for us.
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October 7, 2025
Battlefield has changed, wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, autonomous systems & AI; Drones, anti-drone systems, quantum computing & directed-energy weapons will define the future: Defence MinisterDefence capital acquisitions have increased from ₹74,000 crore in FY21-22 to ₹1.2 lakh crore in FY24-25.
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October 6, 2025
Sweden orders four Embraer C-390 Millennium as part of joint European procurement; contract includes seven additional options paving the way for future acquisitionsThe Kingdom of Sweden acquired today four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer.
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October 1, 2025
GE Aerospace Hands Over Fourth F404-IN20 Engine to HALGE Aerospace has handed over the fourth F404–IN20 engine against the order of 2021 to HAL on September 30, 2025.
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September 26, 2025
MiG-21 symbolises continuity of courage, discipline & patriotism that will inspire development of indigenous LCA-Tejas and upcoming AMCA: Defence MinisterFrom its decisive role in 1971 war to its presence in the Kargil conflict, the Balakot airstrike & Operation Sindoor the MiG-21 proved its mettle in multiple theatres of conflict: Defence Minister
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September 26, 2025
Nodal Technology Centre Symposium – 2025 held at Base Repair Depot, PalamBase Repair Depot, Palam organised the Nodal Technology Centre (NTC) Symposium-2025 with the theme of 'Indigenisation through Reverse Engineering Adopting Black Box Concept' on 23 September 2025 at New Delhi.
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September 25, 2025
MoD signs ₹62,370 crore contract with HAL for procurement of 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft for IAFMinistry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for Indian Air Force, at a cost of over ₹62,370 crore (excluding taxes), on September 25, 2025.
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September 24, 2025
MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Flies for First Time in BelgiumFollowing its arrival in August at Florennes Air Base, the first of four MQ-9B SkyGuardians® ordered by Belgian Defence from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) made its maiden flight in Belgium on September 23.
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September 23, 2025
Boeing Defense, Space & Security Partners with Palantir to Accelerate AI Adoption Across Defense, Classified ProgramsBoeing and Palantir announced at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference the two companies are working together to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) systems and software across Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) factories and programs.
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September 23, 2025
Embraer, SNC sign A-29 Super Tucano purchase agreementEmbraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, and SNC, a worldwide leader in aerospace and national security, today at the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference announced that the companies have entered into an agreement for the sale of one A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to SNC.
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September 22, 2025
Bombardier Defense Delivers Ninth Global Aircraft to the US Air Force for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) ProgramBombardier Defense is proud to announce the delivery of a ninth Bombardier Global aircraft to the United States Air Force.
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September 21, 2025
GA-ASI Line of UAS Passes 9 Million Flight HoursOngoing flight operations of the new YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft helped General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., set a new company record this week, pushing past a total of 9 million flight hours.
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September 19, 2025
Embraer presents KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft with new visual identityEmbraer, one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, today presented the new visual identity of the KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft.
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September 17, 2025
Armed Forces shape future roadmap at Combined Commanders' Conference 2025The Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) 2025 was conducted by the Armed Forces in Kolkata, West Bengal from September 15 to 17, 2025.