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Kineco Aerospace & Defence Signs Long-Term Contract with GKN Aerospace for Aircraft Components

Kineco Aerospace & Defence has signed a multi-million-dollar contract with GKN Aerospace for the supply of composite components for business jets. The agreement was formalized in Paris and is expected to involve the production of lightweight aircraft parts. While specific contract details were not disclosed, Kineco Aerospace & Defence chairman and managing director Shekhar Sardessai […]

Arm Holdings Setting Up Second Facility in Bangalore

Arm, the British semiconductor design firm, is expanding its presence in Bangalore by acquiring a new facility to establish a second office in the city. Arm’s Bangalore office is currently its second-largest globally, employing around 2,000 professionals. Peter Stephens, Arm’s Director of Government Partnerships, announced this during the CII International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in […]

Thales to Supply Air Defence Missiles to Indian Army, Expand India Operations

Thales U.K. and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) have signed a contract for the supply of Laser Beam Riding Man Portable Air Defence (LBRM) Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missiles and launchers to the Indian Army. According to a report by The Hindu, The procurement, conducted under the emergency acquisition route, includes an initial batch […]

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’ […]

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 […]

Rolls-Royce Plans to Increase Sourcing from India Over Next Five Years

Rolls-Royce announced plans to double its sourcing of components from India over the next five years, focusing on advanced aerospace engines, naval propulsion systems, diesel engines, and gas turbine engines. The company aims to expand its engagement with Indian suppliers as part of its broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the country’s defense sector. […]

Rolls-Royce and Azad Engineering Sign Agreement for Civil Aircraft Engine Components

London-based Rolls-Royce PLC has entered into an agreement with Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering Limited to manufacture civil aircraft engine components in India. Under this long-term agreement, Azad Engineering will supply critical machined parts for the duration of the engine program. The contract is expected to strengthen collaboration between the two companies in aerospace manufacturing. However, the […]