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August 13, 2026

Severe thunderstorms forced an American Eagle E175 to abort approaches at Lexington and Louisville before diverting to Indiana.

C-390 Millennium, C-130J Super Hercules and A400M are competing for a program that calls for most of the aircraft to be manufactured in India

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s ageing fleet of Il-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft is about to be measured, mapped and modelled down... The post Upgrading IAF’s Tankers: HAL…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Raphe mPhibr appears to have showcased what looks like a large aircraft structure, potentially manufactured using composite... The post Raphe mPhibr…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s private aerospace sector continues to break new ground in reusable launch vehicle technology. Indian space startup... The post Astrophel…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A group of Nepali youths and family members of former Indian Army personnel in Nepal organised a... The post Nepali youths organise rally demanding…
August 12, 2026

What to Know An American Eagle regional jet declared a fuel emergency and diverted to Evansville, Indiana, after three failed landing attempts at Lexington and Louisville during severe…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s next-generation Netra Mk II Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system is unlikely to pursue the... The post DRDO Believes 300° Radar…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye has triggered a fresh... The post Saudi Arms Supplies to…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The recently concluded Bharat Drone Manthan 3.0 at PHD House, New Delhi, served as a dynamic epicenter... The post Uttorea Showcases Indigenous…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible major provocation by Pakistan aimed at diverting attention from... The post Pakistan Under…

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s decision not to seek reappointment marks a significant leadership transition for the Tata Group and comes at a critical juncture for Air India. N…

DALLAS — An American Eagle flight operating between Dallas/Fort Worth and Lexington was forced to declare a fuel emergency and make an unscheduled landing in Indiana after severe thunderstorms…

India has expanded its electronic visa network by notifying 11 additional international entry points for eligible foreign nationals holding Indian e-Visas. The post India Makes Travel Easier, 11 New…

India's Ministry of Defence has told the parliamentary defence committee, in a report, that the country has taken steps to join the France-led…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. According to sources close to idrw.org, the estimated cost of India’s second Vikrant-class aircraft carrier, which will... The post India’s Next…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information for a Medium-Range Loitering Munition designed for... The post MoD Issues RFI for…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The commercial space sector is witnessing a major acceleration in launch partnerships, and India’s private space pioneer... The post Skyroot…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s High Commissioner to Seychelles, Rohit Rathish, on Tuesday handed over five laser radial boats to the... The post India hands over five…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India on Tuesday described its border issues with China as “most serious” and asserted that maintaining peace... The post State of border will…

A Malaysian passenger was detained at Chennai International Airport (MAA) after Indian Customs officials allegedly discovered 4,033 grams of suspected high-grade hydroponic cannabis in checked…
August 11, 2026
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India's civil aviation authority, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has opened an investigation after an uncontrolled altitude loss on an Air India passenger flight. During the…

Air India pilot tests positive for marijuana as AAIB investigates Phuket to Delhi A320 altitude loss that injured 24. The post Air India Pilot Tests Positive for Marijuana After Phuket Flight…
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The Captain of an Air India Airbus A320neo narrowbody aircraft that suddenly plunged 300 feet while flying from Phuket, Thailand, to Delhi last week, leaving dozens of passengers and crew injured…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has begun actively promoting India’s indigenous laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system, developed... The…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. HAL’s indigenous HTFE-25 turbofan is rated at 25 kN of dry thrust, but the engine has a... The post HTFE-25 Afterburner Could Push Thrust to 40 kN —…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. When Chinese military analysts first assessed India’s Agni-5 following its early tests, several concluded that with a... The post Agni-5 Mk2’s 20%…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A prominent X account known for geopolitical forecasts has reiterated a longstanding prediction that China will refrain... The post China May Skip…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The landscape of Indian defense manufacturing is undergoing a high-tech revolution. As private sector heavyweights step up... The post Inside Adani…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The strategic space partnership between New Delhi and Washington reached new heights as India hosted the 9th... The post From Gaganyaan to Moon…