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August 14, 2026

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is primarily focused on delivering an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter,... The…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Paninian India has taken a significant step in India’s indigenous aero-engine journey by unveiling the Yantur compact... The post Paninian’s Yantur…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. As India remembers the fallen members of its armed forces, 14 August marks one of the darkest... The post INS Sindhurakshak Tragedy: Remembering the…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), a regional affiliate of Al-Qaeda, transitioned from a fragmented entity into... The post AQIS Quietly…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Indian Railways has become the primary target for the Inter Services Intelligence-backed elements in recent months,... The post ISI Shifts…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A large section of Indians and Pakistanis view each other as their greatest threat, reflecting the deep-entrenched... The post Indians, Pakistanis…

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flyadeal will launch non-stop flights between Riyadh (RUH) and Mumbai (BOM) on Oct. 3, 2026, making Mumbai its second destination in India after Hyderabad (HYD). The…

NASA has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation to collaborate on its Moon Base program, which aims to build a permanent human outpost near the lunar south pole.

New agreement adds up to seven aircraft, reinforcing long-term growth and future MRO demand in India’s aviation market Akasa Air has signed a new sale-and-leaseback agreement with global aircraft…
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The C-390 goes up against the well-established C-130J in a dispute involving performance, local production and the political weight of Brazil and the United States

Avolon has agreed a sale-and-leaseback transaction with India’s Akasa Air covering up to seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft. The deal expands the aviation finance company’s existing partnership with…

Preliminary Airbus analysis found that all three hydraulic systems lost pressure in quick succession during a 300-foot altitude loss
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Indian national carrier Air India plans to gradually resume numerous international flight connections from 1 September 2026 that were reduced during the summer months of July and August…

Vietjet Air Cargo has selected Group Concorde to provide sales agency (GSA) services covering Japan and Indonesia. The new tie-up started in August and will see India-headquartered Group Concorde…

India has launched the procurement of 60 new medium transport aircraft for its air force. The Ministry of Defence published the tender for the Medium…

The flight control systems of an Air India Airbus A320neo narrowbody plane which suddenly plunged 300 feet while at cruising altitude, leaving 24 passengers and crew injured, went dark for several…

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) has selected a consortium of Indian space companies to design, build, own, and operate the country's first privately led…
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Air India (AI) will test all of its pilots for banned substances after a Phuket to Delhi flight lost about 300 feet in altitude on 4 August. Phuket (HKT) to Delhi (DEL) was the route involved in the…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Data Patterns India Ltd is pushing ahead with its HAWK airborne radar programme for the MiG-29 and... The post Data Patterns Eyes DRDO and Russian…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. If the Indian Navy’s Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer program is evaluated against its widely reported total cost... The post Project 18…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s indigenous CATS Hunter air-launched cruise missile is steadily progressing through its development programme, but its first... The post…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s indigenous airborne early-warning and control (AEW&C) programme achieved an important but lesser-known breakthrough when Indian defence…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken another major step toward strengthening the operational capabilities of its... The post IAF Seeks Advanced…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The possibility of India joining the a sixth-generation fighter initiative led by the france continues to generate... The post Would India Need to…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Indian Navy is rapidly expanding the integration of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile across its frontline... The post Indian Navy…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A proud milestone for Indian manufacturing and materials excellence! MIDHANI has become the first company in India... The post MIDHANI Secures S400…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Indian space-tech startup The Guild (formerly known as EtherealX) is pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering with... The post The Guild’s…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has written a historic new chapter in Indian military aviation, becoming the first... The post Squadron Leader Bhawana…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stern warning to India, declaring that every single drop... The post Water Wars and Red Lines…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Ratna Category-I Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Defence... The post IOL launches…