Aviation and space news
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August 5, 2026
Russia has persistently tried for some time to make the Sukhoi Su-57 attractive to India. The Russians even offered licensed production. All in vain, it seems: India does not want the…
India raised windfall taxes on fuel exports on Monday, a measure designed to ensure sufficient domestic supply and boost revenue for the…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s Project 77, previously referred to as Project 75 Alpha, is emerging as far more than a... The post Project 77 SSN to Pack 24 VLS Cells for…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Egypt’s growing interest in India’s indigenous Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system reflects Cairo’s broader strategy of... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) programme is moving steadily toward full-scale production, with the Ministry... The…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved a significant milestone in supporting the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Su-30MKI... The post HAL Extends…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s long and frequently criticised effort to build India’s first indigenous turbofan engine has cleared... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. China’s Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon” is widely regarded as one of the world’s most capable fifth-generation fighter... The post Can India Counter…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Delhi-based Applied Research International (ARI) Simulation, now a subsidiary of Zen Technologies, has significantly expanded its role... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India and China have taken several steps... The post India, China Have Taken Steps To…
August 4, 2026
The Australian KC-30A MRTT refueled Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighters in flight for the first time during the multinational Pitch Black 2026 exercise, held in Australia. The…
New Delhi will prioritize upgrading its Su-30MKI fleet and developing the AMCA, despite the unprecedented technology offer presented by Russia.
New Delhi will prioritize the modernization of the Su-30MKI and the development of the AMCA, despite the unprecedented technological offer presented by Russia.
An Airbus A320neo operated by Air India, flying route AI2379 between Phuket (Thailand) and…
Air India's Phuket-Delhi A320 plunged 300 feet in severe turbulence, injuring 17 people before landing safely in Delhi amid a safety investigation.
SpaceX is recovering the intact Ship 40 from the Indian Ocean after its soft landing… The post While SpaceX recovers Ship 40, Ship 41 prepares for testing ahead of Flight 14 appeared first on…
Statements from the Defense Secretary indicate New Delhi will not acquire new variants of the... The post India rules out Su-57 purchase, bets on national stealth fighter AMCA first appeared…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has quietly initiated another important step in the Indian Air... The post Super Sukhoi…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s ambitious indigenous nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) programme, widely known as Project 75 Alpha, is increasingly being... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s Tejas Mk1 and Mk1A fighter jets took an exceptionally long road to reach operational maturity, but... The post Lessons from Mk1A: How ADA Is…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s ambitious Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer (NGD) programme is expected to become one of the Indian Navy’s... The post India’s…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. In a monumental leap for India’s private space sector, space-tech startup The Astrobase Space Technologies has pulled... The post India’s Rocket…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Reinforcing India’s self-reliance in maritime manufacturing Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Navratna Defence Public... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Fourth Edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course commenced at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on... The post CDS Addresses Participants…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Major General (Retd.) G.D. Bakshi has alleged that Pakistan’s strategy behind recent terror attacks is to incite... The post Pak tried to trigger…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Bangladesh has sought clarification from India over its position on deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s planned press... The post Bangladesh…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Ministry of External Affairs to use its diplomatic channel and... The post SC directs MEA to trace Indian…
Qantas explores AI outsourcing with Accenture that could move up to 1,000 jobs to India while modernizing operations. The post Qantas Eyes New AI Outsourcing Deal That Could Shift 1,000 Jobs to…
National carrier expands global retrofit network as it targets completion of legacy Dreamliner cabin upgrades by end-2027 Air India is accelerating the modernisation of its legacy Boeing 787-8…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. After nearly two decades of unsuccessful attempts to acquire new aerial refuelling aircraft, the Indian Air Force... The post Exclusive: India Nears…
