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Topic: aircraft

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

India to get 200 MRO facilities by 2029. Not enough to be a civil aviation hub, say experts

During the virtual inaugural address at Wings India, PM Modi emphasised the need to 'reduce dependence on others for aviation needs.'

HAL is back to civilian aircraft manufacturing—SJ-100 in the spotlight at Wings India

HAL’s partnership with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation was formalised through an MoU signed in Moscow last year. This gave HAL manufacturing rights for the SJ-100.

India takes a relook at Russian Su-57, but not for its stealth. Here’s why

India exited the Indo-Russian FGFA programme in 2018. But now it might procure at least 2 squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and evaluate Russian proposal to manufacture them in India.

Week since emergency landing, UK’s F-35B fighter still grounded in Kerala; military airlift likely 

Larger technical team from UK expected to arrive for repairs. Stealth fighter jet remains parked in the open at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

GE delivers 1st engine for Tejas MK 1A, cites Covid-19 disruptions in restarting production line

The delays have directly affected the delivery of Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets to the IAF, which is eager to operationalise its new aircraft amid dwindling squadron strength.

Persian Gulf to South China Sea, mapping India’s maritime diplomacy through naval deployments

In a bid to exert its influence in its maritime neighbourhood, at least 221 naval deployments reached the ports of 18 countries in 2023-2024.

UK launches consultations to modernise airspace design

Airspace modernisation will simplify flight routes, improve climb and descent profiles, and reduce CO2 emissions.

‘Tarang Shakti’: IAF to hold its biggest ever international exercise, 30 countries likely to take part

IAF will conduct Tarang Shakti in two phases in August & September in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan. Indian Navy will also participate in first phase with MiG-29 aircraft.

What’s quantum navigation? It could even replace GPS

Where satellite navigation relies on the signal bouncing back from space, quantum navigation focuses on the movement of a single atom tracked under cryogenic conditions.

On Camera

The BJP’s constant attack on Rahul Gandhi isn’t fear—it is pure political strategy

If Rahul Gandhi is so useless that he functions as an asset for this government and a liability for the Opposition, why is the government trying so hard to keep him in the news?

House panel says Trump tariff likely to have ‘significant impact’, calls for India-US trade ties review

The Standing Committee on Commerce said the current exchange rate was also adding pressure on trade at both national & international levels.

Israel’s tolerance for persistent threats on its borders has eroded: US intel on Iran war

When conflict with Iran ends, says the report, area’s key players are likely to reexamine longstanding assumptions & alliances as they determine how best to advance their interests.

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.