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GE Ships 4 More F404 Engines to HAL in Sept, Aims to Clear Tejas Mk1A Backlog by 2028

In a significant development for India's indigenous fighter programme, US-based GE Aerospace shipped four F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in September 2026. This latest ...
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Report Reveals Over 30 Pakistani Military Personnel Have Been Implicated in Global Terror Networks Since 2003

As many as 32 serving or former Pakistani military personnel have been convicted, prosecuted, investigated, designated, or credibly associated with terrorist groups, terrorism-related conspiracies or ...
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Indian Army Prepares to Retire Bofors FH77 from 2030 Onwards, Replacing with Longer-Range Dhanush and ATAGS

The Indian Army is set to begin phasing out its long-serving Bofors FH77 field howitzers starting around 2030, marking a significant step in its ongoing artillery modernization program. These iconic ...
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TEDBF First Flight Possible in 5 Years Post-CCS Approval, Indian Navy Requirement to Exceed 120 Aircraft, Says Former Tejas Chief Designer

At the R Defence Forces First Conclave 2026, the primary architect of India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) initiative, Prof. Dr. Kota Harinarayana, offered important updates on the Twin Engine Deck ...
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30 Tejas Mk1A Already Manufactured, Flown, and Tested But Await GE F404 Engines for Formal Delivery to IAF, Says HAL

During its recent Q4 FY26 earnings conference call, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shared a crucial update on India's flagship fighter jet project. The state-run aerospace manufacturer announced ...
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Tejas Mk1A Radar Integration at 90–95%, Final Flight Tests Underway Before IAF Delivery: Confirms HAL Chief

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently awaiting the much-anticipated delivery of the first Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. According to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director ...
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HAL Aims for 30 Tejas Mk1A Aircraft Annually by 2027–28 to Meet IAF Orders, Confirms CMD

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has laid out a clear strategy to accelerate the manufacturing of its Tejas Mk1A fighter jets, targeting a production rate of 30 aircraft per year by 2027–28. This ...
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GE Commits to Deliver 30 F404 Engines Annually from FY2027–28 to Resolve Tejas Mk1A Production Backlogs

In a major step toward stabilizing India’s premier indigenous fighter programme, GE Aerospace has committed to a significant ramp-up in engine deliveries. Starting from the 2027–28 financial year (FY) ...
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Why Indian Navy's New P17B Frigate Will Cost $1.19 Billion Per Unit, 50% More Than Previous P15B

The Indian Navy is poised to take a significant leap forward in its naval capabilities with the acquisition of the P17B frigates. As the successors to the Nilgiri-class frigates, these vessels are ...
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India Recalibrates 114 Jets MRFA Tender, Eyeing to Reduce Rafale F4 Jet Purchase to 60 for Interim 5th-Gen Stealth Jets

In a major strategic shift, India's Ministry of Defence is restructuring its plan to acquire 114 new fighter jets. The revised approach aims to address the immediate operational needs of the Indian ...
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How India's Su-30MKI Struggles Under Strict Russian Restrictions While China Freely Used Reverse Engineering to Develop J11 and J-16

India's reliance on Russian technology for its Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet has exposed a significant contrast in military technology independence compared to China. While India faces strict limitations ...
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HAL Targets Tejas Mk2 First Flight Between March and July 2027 as Prototype Assembly Advances

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recently shared an encouraging status report regarding India's upcoming next-generation fighter, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2. Assembly work on the initial ...