Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured a contract worth more than INR 623.7 billion from the Ministry of Defence to supply 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A. The order includes 68 fighter variants and 29 twin-seater aircraft, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027–28 and will […]
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has submitted a proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets with an estimated value of more than INR 2 trillion. The plan includes over 60 percent indigenous content through collaboration between Dassault Aviation and Indian aerospace companies such as Tata. If cleared, the procurement would increase the IAF’s Rafale fleet […]
The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark 1A jets by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force. The deal is valued at about INR 620 billion. This is the second order for the Tejas Mark 1A, following an earlier order of 83 jets […]
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the 16th C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), completing the first phase of a 56-aircraft procurement programme. The aircraft departed from Seville, Spain, and is the final unit to be fully built in Europe before assembly shifts to India. Under the contract signed in 2021, the initial […]
India’s use of domestically developed military technology, including air defence systems and loitering munitions, featured prominently in Operation SINDOOR, a coordinated response to recent cross-border attacks. The Indian Armed Forces deployed a mix of legacy and indigenous platforms to neutralise aerial threats and carry out precision strikes without crossing international boundaries. On May 7–8, multiple […]
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence for the supply and integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites for Mi-17 V5 helicopters used by the Indian Air Force. The contract, signed on April 7, 2025, is valued at INR 23.85 billion and includes aircraft modification kits, installation, and associated […]
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is expanding its operations in Karnataka with plans to set up a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility for the Indian Air Force’s Lockheed Martin C-130J transport aircraft. The company stated that this facility will contribute to India’s aerospace and defence sector by providing in-country maintenance capabilities for the aircraft. […]
GE Aerospace has signed a five-year Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to provide Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for the T700-GE-701D engines used in the IAF’s AH-64E-I Apache helicopters. Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will handle engine MRO operations and supply flight line parts to ensure engine availability. The […]
