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August 22, 2026

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has achieved another major milestone in indigenous defense manufacturing with the official delivery... The post CSL…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Ahead of National Space Day, key executives from Dhruva Space—including CEO Sanjay Nekkanti and CTO Abhay Egoor—met... The post Dhruva Space…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding... The post BEL…

OctayN Aerospace Unveils Suparna-X2: A Next-Generation Solar-Powered UAV for Persistent ISR Missions
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. OctayN Aerospace has pushed the boundaries of unmanned aerial technology with the introduction of the Suparna-X2, a... The post OctayN Aerospace…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Ather Energy has secured official approval to retail its electric vehicle lineup through the Canteen Stores Department... The post Ather Energy…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India and Mauritius have deepened their energy partnership with a five-year agreement under which Indian Oil Corporation... The post India…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A Rashtrapati Bhavan communique on Friday announcing the cancellation of Saturday’s Change of Guard ceremony to accommodate... The post Rashtrapati…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to hold a series of meetings here on Saturday, with... The post Amit Shah likely to hold meetings on hill…

SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites from California early this morning (Aug. 22), on the 100th mission of the year for the company's Falcon rocket family.
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Having chosen not to join the UK, Italy and Japan in developing GCAP [Global Combat Air Programme], Sweden also stayed out of the future Combat Air System of the…

Have you ever boarded a plane where the logo on the outside doesn’t match the logo on your boarding pass… Only to then discover that the crew aren’t wearing wearing the uniform you were expecting…

The Swedish group unveils a full-scale model of an unmanned fighter jet. Saab's A3-001 aims to provide new deployment options for heavily contested environments.

And more: a Japanese mission to the moons of Mars, solar storms and the mystery of dark energy…

ITA Airways will make a stopover in Rio de Janeiro on flight AZ681 (Buenos Aires–Rome Fiumicino) from Oct. 25 to Nov. 11, 2026, due to operational changes. Flights in that per…

Science seems like a straightforward endeavor. You come up with a hypothesis, collect data to prove or disprove it, and analyze that data to see whether the hypothesis is right. But anyone who…

On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: U.S. Air Force Captain Joe Walker flew an X-15 rocket plane higher than any pilot had ever flown before.

The International COP 2026, held August 11-13 in São Paulo, stood out as an event focused on the "public security economy" of the Brazilian and South American markets, with solutions…

The AFA-CWA raised confidentiality concerns.

The ocean patrol vessel JS Sakura (OPV-901) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) completed its first sea trials, after spending four days sailing in the bay…
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By: Hispaviación Newsroom Photo: LATAM Cargo This special flight by LATAM Cargo underscores the high specialization and operational maturity required by the segment …
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22-06-2026 LATAM Cargo transported 15 rescued felines in a complex special logistics operation connecting Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires (Argentina) with…

The Chilean Army's Signal School held its Feria Tecnológica 2026, an event showcasing capabilities in technology, networks and communication links through…

The Chilean Army's Signal School held its Feria Tecnológica 2026, an event showcasing capabilities in technology, networks and communication links through…

New details emerged in the recent photos of the Shaanxi Y-15, initially known as Y-30, which is believed to be China’s future tactical transport aircraft. China’s new Y-15 four-engine turboprop…
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American Airlines Flight AA2398 landed safely at DFW after a passenger's laptop caught fire, prompting an emergency response. The post American Airlines Laptop Fire Injures 4 to 5 Passengers During…

The Oregon UAS Accelerator has announced the 17 companies joining its Fall 2026 Cohort, kicking off a 12-week hybrid programme built to move uncrewed aerial, The post C-UAS lasers and traffic…

United Airlines is looking into a viral video, which was published the week of July 13, that shows an employee threatening to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a Mexican-American man…

Exploring the paradigm shift emerging for Spanish naval aviation.

The system is optional equipment on the latest variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Developed in partnership with Lockheed Martin, maker of the F-16 fighters, and the Air Force of…

What Moon phase is it today, 22 August 2026? Check the full lunar calendar for the month. The post first appeared on Olhar Digital.