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Arming the Dassault Rafale with India's upcoming BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile has become a subject of massive strategic interest. The BrahMos-NG is a lighter, more compact ...
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ADA Updates AMCA Financial Benchmark By Replacing Outdated LIBOR With SBI MCLR Rate

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has revised the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development phase of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's indigenous fifth-generation ...
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HAL Aims for 30 Tejas Mk1A Aircraft Annually by 2027–28 to Meet IAF Orders, Confirms CMD

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has laid out a clear strategy to accelerate the manufacturing of its Tejas Mk1A fighter jets, targeting a production rate of 30 aircraft per year by 2027–28. This ...
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HAL Plans to Deliver First Tejas Mk1A Batch by Sept 2026, Targets Up to 24 Units This Year as Engine Supplies Ease

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to hand over the first batch of the highly anticipated Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by late August or early September 2026. This ...
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Tejas Mk2 First Flight Now Set for Q1 2026 as HAL Reports Over 60% Prototype Structure Completion

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced an updated schedule for the first flight of the Tejas Mk2, India's advanced Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). The maiden flight of the first prototype, ...
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30 Tejas Mk1A Already Manufactured, Flown, and Tested But Await GE F404 Engines for Formal Delivery to IAF, Says HAL

During its recent Q4 FY26 earnings conference call, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shared a crucial update on India's flagship fighter jet project. The state-run aerospace manufacturer announced ...
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3rd BrahMos Equipped SU-30MKI Squadron on Horizon by 2027 as IAF Readies 20 More Jets for This Game-changing Missile

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to significantly enhance its aerial strike capabilities with plans to integrate the formidable BrahMos-A air-launched cruise missile onto an additional 20 Su-30MKI ...
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GTRE Advances Kaveri 2.0 Engine Development to Replace GE F404 in Tejas Mk1A Fighters by the 2030s

India is taking a major step forward in its quest to build its own jet engines. The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has announced plans to develop the Kaveri 2.0 engine. Building upon the ...
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India Expands Comprehensive Ballistic Missile Arsenal in 2024, Including Agni-5 MIRV, Pralay, and SMART

India significantly bolstered its strategic defence capabilities in 2024 by adding several advanced missile systems to its arsenal. Notably, an upgraded Agni-5 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM ...
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India's DATRAN 1500 Engine Roars to Life, Challenging Global Dominance in Armored Vehicle Propulsion Systems

India has made a significant stride in its quest for defense self-sufficiency with the development of the DATRAN 1500, a domestically produced engine designed to power Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). This ...
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HAL's CATS Warrior to Integrate Astra Mk1 BVRAAM for Long-range Strikes, Extending Lethality of Su-30 and Tejas Mothership

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is significantly advancing the capabilities of its unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) programme, with the 2-ton CATS Warrior loyal wingman drone set to be ...