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Jul- 2022 -

21 July

Korea Aerospace Industries TA-50 fighters

Malaysia to Pick S.Korean FA-50 Fighter Jet Over Indian Tejas: Report

Malaysia will reportedly likely pick the South Korean FA-50 Golden Eagle fighter jet over the Indian Tejas for its light combat aircraft program.

13 July

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

India, France to Jointly Develop Multi-Role Helicopter Engines

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has signed an agreement with French firm Safran Helicopter Engines to develop Indian helicopter engines.

Apr- 2022 -

29 April

Asia Pacific

Soldier salutes next to an Akash missile system

Cheena Kapoor

What Does India’s Defense Indigenization Mean?

Experts say India's defense indigenization is not only important for the country’s industrial complex and economy but also for sending a geopolitical message.

21 April

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

India Scraps Planned Purchase of 48 Russian Helicopters

India has cancelled a planned procurement of 48 Russian Mi-17 V5 helicopters in favor of local production.

11 April

Air

India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited CATS Warrior loyal wingman drone

Hanan Zaffar

India’s Loyal Wingman Program to Flight-Test by 2024

Indian aerospace agency Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s loyal wingman program will take to the skies for the first time in 2024.

7 April

Air

Joe Saballa

India to Convert Boeing 767 Passenger Aircraft Into Fuel Tankers

India is looking to turn its Boeing 767 passenger aircraft into tanker transport aircraft in an attempt to address a mid-air refueling gap.

Mar- 2022 -

2 March

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

India and France to Develop Fifth-Gen Fighter Engine: Report

India and France are close to concluding a deal to jointly develop an engine for the indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

Feb- 2022 -

21 February

Air

India's indigenous Tejas MK-I light combat combat aircraft

Hanan Zaffar

India Showcases Tejas Jet at Singapore Air Show

India showcased its Tejas Light Combat Aircraft at the Singapore Air Show with an eye toward the indigenous jet’s export potential.

Jan- 2022 -

18 January

Asia Pacific

Hanan Zaffar

India Cancels Major Defense Deals in Indigenization Push

In a push towards indigenization, the Indian government has canceled major defense deals from abroad including helicopters for its Coast Guard, all-terrain vehicles, and short-range surface-to-air missiles.

Dec- 2021 -

21 December

Air