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August 26, 2026

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Arka Aerospace has showcased its U.K.I.D. (Universal Kinetic Interceptor Drones), an autonomous high-speed interceptor concept designed to... The…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A new Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicle (LAMV) believed to be intended for the Indian Army has been... The post Mahindra-Linked LAMV Spotted…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India is preparing to begin the phased retirement of its ageing Cheetah and Chetak helicopter fleets from... The post Cheetah, Chetak Helicopter…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has floated a requirement for an indigenous heavy-fuel internal-combustion-engine VTOL…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The long-running mystery surrounding the strike reported near Pakistan’s Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor has taken a... The post Why Kirana…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Pakistan reportedly turned to commercial satellite imagery after Operation Sindoor to determine whether its claimed strikes on... The post China…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Pakistan Air Force is reportedly concerned that India’s growing defence relationship with Uzbekistan could eventually provide... The post…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a contract with SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt.... The post HAL, Safran…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Bhoomi Poojan Ceremony for T -Series Tank Overhaul... The post Rajnath Singh to…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) designed and developed by ADRDE, DRDO was successfully tested at one of... The post DRDO successfully tests…

Dubai International Airport recorded a 31.3% contraction in passenger flow during the first…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The April 29 meeting, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Pahalgam attack, decided that ‘we... The post ‘We should have evidence’…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India has called on the international community to work collectively to safeguard critical sea lanes, emphasising that... The post India calls on…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday said he does not support the planned event at... The post Mamdani says he does not support Mohan…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A prominent Sikh separatist said Tuesday that the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have warned... The post Sikh separatist Pannun says FBI…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) held their 7th High-Level Meeting (HLM)... The post India-Vietnam coast guards deepen…

A Spanish F/A-18 shot down a drone over Romania on 16 August. We analyse NATO's air defence chain…
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Spain's Council of Ministers authorized on August 25 the signing of a Framework Agreement for the joint Spain-Poland acquisition of MRTT aircraft, with a…

C&L Aerospace, part of C&L Aviation Group, has been selected by Héroux-Devtek as a factory-authorized repair station for flutter dampers installed on Bombardier CRJ and Challenger 604, 605, and 650…

From 1 September: five hot meals in Economy Class on short- and medium-haul flightsThe Pre-Select offer in Business Class on long-haul flights will also be expandedIt is possible…

United Airlines is considering buying slots from other airlines to expand its operations at JFK Airport in New York starting in 2027

The 2026 summer season has brought high travel demand and demanding operating conditions for SWISS and Zurich Airport Ltd. at Zurich Airport. However, thanks to close…

A petition to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) after Dolly Parton is receiving renewed attention after the death of the beloved singer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist was announced on…
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The Air Force on Tuesday said it awarded RTX‘s [RTX] Raytheon an up to $603 million contract through August 2031 for a new radar, the APQ-188, for the service’s 75 […]

TU Berlin wins the DLR Design Challenge 2026 with the HYDRA concept. All results, rankings and background on the student aircraft design.

Space in Africa Exclusive The government of Côte d’Ivoire has appointed H.E. Dr Tidiane Ouattara as the inaugural Director General […] The post Dr Tidiane Ouattara Appointed Inaugural DG of Côte…
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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, has awarded Raytheon (RTX Corporation) an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ)…

The war in Ukraine is transforming not only the armed forces of both sides, but also the way Russia … more...

The crew on flight LX9 from Chicago to Zurich decided to divert on 25 August to Lajes airport, on the island of Terceira, in the Azores. The reason was an acrid smell in the…

Ukraine intends to go beyond simply acquiring Western fighter jets and turn the Gripen and Rafale programs into pillars for rebuilding its aerospace industry…