Thales has awarded SFO Technologies Private Limited a contract to manufacture complex wired structures for the RBE2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar used on the Dassault Aviation Rafale aircraft. The work will be carried out in India and marks the first major order for this category of high-value, technologically advanced wired structures to be […]
Safran inaugurated a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre for LEAP engines in Hyderabad on 26 November 2025 and announced additional investments across civil and military aerospace. The initiatives include a second engine MRO facility, a new weapon-manufacturing joint venture, and expansion of engineering and electronics capabilities. The developments form part of the company’s […]
Dassault Aviation, a manufacturer of military and civil aircraft, and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture Rafale fighter aircraft fuselages in India. As part of the deal, a dedicated manufacturing facility will be established in Hyderabad to produce fuselage sections for both Indian and international markets. The new […]
India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale aircraft for the Indian Navy, including 22 single-seater and four twin-seater variants. The agreement also covers training, simulators, associated equipment, weapons, performance-based logistics, and additional equipment for the Indian Air Force’s existing Rafale fleet. As part of the agreement, a […]
Dassault Aviation is evaluating the establishment of an assembly line in India to produce the Rafale F5 variant, according to CEO Eric Trappier in a report by L’USINENOUVELLE. The company anticipates potential orders from the Indian government, aligning with localization requirements under the Make in India initiative. The Rafale F5 is expected to feature enhanced […]