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Rolls-Royce unveils mega roadmap for India; offers co-development next-gen fighter jet engine with full IP rights
After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic unveiled a strategic plan to expand the company's Indian operations, including proposing joint development of next-generat...
How India’s US$40 billion order for French Rafales will help local fighter jet makers
India has approved a $40 billion defense deal that includes purchasing 114 French-made Rafale fighter jets and other military equipment. This move aims to bolster India’s Air Force amid tensions with ...
Once unthinkable: Canada may choose a non-US fighter
There is speculation about Canada potentially replacing part of its 2022 F-35A order from Lockheed Martin with the Saab JAS 39E Gripen. Reports suggest Ottawa might reduce its F-35 procurement by half...
Rafale and AMCA Integration Are the Complementary Pillars of India’s Strategy to Address IAF Sqdn Shortfall, Says UK Think Tank
A new assessment by the International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests that India is at a critical juncture in its long-term efforts to modernize its fighter fleet. The report highlights the i...
IAF Vice Chief Flags Urgent Need For New Fighter Jets Fleet As Rafale Shines Post-Operation Sindoor
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), has stressed the urgent need to induct more advanced fighter jets into the IAF's fleet. This comes following the success of Rafale ...
CCS Clearance for 84 Su-30MKI Fighter Jets Modernisation under Super Sukhoi Programme Imminent, Confirms HAL CMD
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is anticipating critical clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for a modernization program involving 84 Su-30MKI fighter jets, known as the Super Sukhoi Pro...
Defence Ministry Clears Historic Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore Acquisition of 114 Rafale Fighter Jets for Air Force
The Indian Defence Ministry has greenlit an acquisition worth Rs 3.25 lakh crore to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force....
Saab Offers Advanced Aerospace Ecosystem to India with Gripen-E but Tejas Mk2 Promises True Strategic Autonomy
Swedish aerospace company Saab AB has proposed an advanced aerospace ecosystem to the Indian government, going beyond a simple sale of fighter jets. The proposal includes offering the Gripen-E aircraf...
Erdoğan pitches KAAN fighter jet as an alternative to Western warplanes
Turkish President Erdogan emphasized the KAAN fighter jet as a representation of Turkey's strategic independence during his discussions with Saudi Arabia, where investment collaboration was also discu...
The F-117 Nighthawk Has a Message for the F-22, F-35 and B-21 Raider Bomber
Lockheed's F-117 Nighthawk emerged from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) mid-1970s “Have Blue” project. It combined faceted shaping and radar-absorbent materials to minimize its...
China’s new maritime combat drone poised for global success: analysts
Chinese analysts suggest that Beijing is actively establishing itself as a provider of maritime combat drones to specific countries. In contrast, the export potential for China's next-generation fight...
Saab floats Gripen production hub in Canada, if Ottawa were willing
Swedish defense contractor Saab has proposed establishing a production hub for its Gripens in Canada as part of efforts to secure a share of the Canadian fighter jet procurement process....
Canada’s F-35 Fighter Debate Might Finally Be Over Now
Canada's debate on replacing its fighter jets with F-35s appears to be nearing resolution. Despite public reviews questioning the all-F-35 fleet decision, reports suggest that Ottawa may have started ...