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August 14, 2026

TSD, the other major finalist in the process, which competed with a proposal based on the Ford Ranger model, filed a claim with the Central Administrative Tribunal for Contractual Appeals…

The tests, conducted during the Valiant Shield 26 and RIMPAC 2026 exercises in the Indo-Pacific, are part of an effort to reduce dependence on logistics chains…

Poland orders CSG chassis worth more than €150 million to build hundreds of Waran and Heron vehicles
Cooperation was later extended to the Heron, whose level of localisation in Poland has increased through the adaptation of the Tadeas platform to the Army's requirements…

The European call places special emphasis on platform autonomy and the ability to coordinate several drones. The third challenge concerns modular UAV systems, with technologies…

Low-cost group plunges to quarterly loss on high fuel costs AirAsia Group has again delayed the launch of its Bahrain hub – as well as flights to London – in a bid to “preserve capital”, and as part…
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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…

State airline Namibia Air, currently being rebuilt, has cleared key legal hurdles for resuming national and regional flight operations. On 6 August…

The 12-gauge shotgun is proving to be one of the most cost-effective options against drone attacks. A few months ago we learned that the Army…

The Austrian Armed Forces' Military Dog Centre officially inducted eleven puppies into service on 13 August 2026 as part of its annual tradition day. At the ceremony in…
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Operational stealth is a constant reality in the Special Operations environment, though it can also be relevant, to set them apart from potential opponents, to give…

The semi-private flight concept has been popular in the United States for quite some time. Companies like JSX… The post PeakJet takes off: the Swiss startup bringing semi-private aviation to Europe…

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. 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. Hyderabad-based defence simulation major Zen Technologies has disclosed that its training simulators helped compress the Agniveer training... The…

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. 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…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. After evading police for 35 years, a terrorist responsible for the 1991 Jammu railway station bomb blast... The post 1991 Jammu railway station…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Pakistan’s military establishment and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) are actively fostering a tactical alliance between Hamas and... The post…

Azul Linhas Aéreas closed the first half of 2026 with an adjusted net loss of 1.11 billion reais, down 51.4% year-on-year
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AW | 2026 08 13 22:04 | AIRLINES / INDUSTRY Air China introduces first commercial flight The Chinese COMAC C919 aircraft made its first international commercial flight after the Air China…

The incident on 9 August saw Virgin Australia flight VA555 from Sydney to Perth, operated by VH-IJQ, abort take-off after Qantas flight QF728 from Sydney to Ayers Rock Airport, operated by VH-XZH…

AW | 2026 08 13 21:41 | INDUSTRY MC21 widest narrowbody aircraft on the market The Yakovlev MC-21 is the latest narrow-fuselage project to leave the factories seeking advantages over its…

The FAA authorized staggered approaches and raised arrival capacity to 42 aircraft per hour at the airport, easing the ban imposed in March.

The FAA enabled staggered approaches and raised terminal capacity to 42 aircraft per hour, easing the restriction imposed in March.

Rebooking and refund alternatives will apply to domestic and international flights issued through any sales channel through August 30.

Rebooking and refund options will apply to domestic and international flights issued through any sales channel through August 30.
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The route to the Catalan capital will launch in October and compete directly with Aegean Airlines and Vueling.
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The route to the Catalan capital will begin in October and will compete directly with Aegean Airlines and Vueling.

Heart Aerospace completed the first flight of its X1 demonstrator this week at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York, marking