Aerospace

FTG Corporation to Establish Aerospace Facility in Hyderabad

Toronto-based Firan Technology Group Corporation (FTG) has announced plans to open a new aerospace manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India. The plant is expected to commence production by the end of 2025 and will focus on cockpit products, including backlit panels and higher-level assemblies. The facility will be located within a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at […]

Thales and BDL Sign Agreement for Laser Beam-Riding Missiles for Indian Army

Thales UK and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) have signed a contract at Aero India 2025 to supply the Indian Army with Laser Beam-Riding Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (LBRM) and STARStreak High-Velocity Missiles (HVM). The deal includes the replacement of existing Russian Igla-S systems, with deliveries expected later this year. The agreement integrates BDL into Thales’ […]

HENSOLDT to Showcase Airborne Sensor Technologies at Aero India 2025

HENSOLDT will present its latest airborne sensor technologies at Aero India 2025, focusing on radar, electronic warfare, electro-optics, and situational awareness solutions for the Indian defence sector. At the event, the company will display a range of sensor solutions designed for military applications, including: HENSOLDT has stated that it is engaged in collaborations with Indian […]

BDL and Rafael to Formalize Technical Collaboration Agreement for Spike LR2 Missile Production in India

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Rafael) are moving forward with a Technical Collaboration Agreement (TCA) to enable local production of the Spike LR2, a fifth-generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) in India. The agreement follows a previously signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and is expected to facilitate the transfer of manufacturing […]

Rafael and BDL Sign MoU for Local Production of Ice Breaker Missile

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the production of the Ice Breaker, a long-range autonomous precision-guided weapon system, in India. The agreement aims to offer the missile system to the Indian armed forces and includes provisions for technology transfer. Under the MoU, […]

United Engine Corporation Showcases Aero Engines at Aero India 2025

The United Engine Corporation (UEC) is exhibiting its latest aero-engine developments at Aero India 2025, including the VK-650V turboshaft engine, the 177S engine for tactical aircraft, and the AL-55E engine for the Indian HJT-36 intermediate jet trainer. The VK-650V turboshaft engine, which has completed certification and is ready for series production, is designed for the […]

Bit Mapper Signs Technology Transfer Agreement for Airborne Optronic Payload

Bit Mapper Integration Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a Phoenix Group company, has signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) for the Compact Airborne Multi-Sensors Optronic Payload (CAMOP). The agreement was announced during Aero India 2025. The CAMOP system is designed to provide multi-sensor capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance […]

Defence Minister Calls for Global Collaboration in Defence Manufacturing at Aero India 2025

Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh has invited international partners to collaborate on the co-development and co-production of advanced defence systems, citing the need for innovative approaches and stronger global partnerships in response to evolving security challenges. Speaking at the Defence Ministers’ Conclave, ‘Building Resilience through International Defence and Global Engagement (BRIDGE),’ held during the […]

India Holds Bilateral Defence Meetings with UK and Italy at Aero India 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met with UK Minister for the House of Lords, Vernon Coaker, on the sidelines of the 15th Aero India in Bengaluru. Discussions focused on ongoing defence cooperation, including industrial collaboration and maritime engagements. Both sides acknowledged progress in areas such as electric propulsion and aero engines. Singh also co-chaired a […]

UK and India Sign Defence Agreements at Aero India 2025

The United Kingdom and India signed multiple defence agreements at Aero India 2025, focusing on air defence systems, missile technology, and maritime propulsion. Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) announced a partnership to deliver Laser Beam Riding MANPADs (LBRM) and High Velocity Missiles (STARStreak). The collaboration aims to enhance air defence cooperation and facilitate joint […]