Indian Air Force

India Developing Two-Seater Electric Trainer Aircraft With $250K Target Price

India has begun developing a low-cost electric trainer aircraft aimed at making pilot training more affordable and environmentally sustainable than current options.

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India Approves Development of Prototype Advanced Fighter Jet

India's defence minister approved on Tuesday a programme to develop an advanced fighter jet prototype, the latest push to boost local arms production, nearly three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan.

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India to Equip Russian-Origin Helicopters With Indigenous Electronic Warfare Suite

India’s Bharat Electronics Limited has been contracted to provide electronic warfare suites for the Indian Air Force’s Mi-17 V5 helicopters.

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India Leases Tankers as Stop-Gap Solution for Air Refueling Issue

The Indian Air Force has leased a KC135 air refueler from US-based Metrea amid serviceability issues with its Russian-origin Ilyushin Il-78MKI tanker fleet.

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India Trials Indigenous Life Support System for LCA Tejas Jet

India’s Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory has conducted high-altitude trials of an Integrated Life Support System for the LCA Tejas fighter jet.

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GE Aerospace Wins Maintenance Deal for Indian Apache Helicopter Engines

GE Aerospace has received a contract to deliver sustainment services for Indian Air Force AH-64E Apache attack helicopter engines.

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India Orders 12 Locally-Built Su-30MKI Jets for $1.5 Billion

The Indian government has contracted state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.

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India Upgrading Himalayan Airstrip Near China Border to Fighter AirBase 

India is upgrading a high-altitude advanced landing ground near China into a fighter jet airbase.

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Indian Air Force Looks to Issue Fresh Procurement Tender for 114 Jets

The Indian Air Force is mulling issuing an “open tender” for the procurement of 114 medium-role fighter aircraft, with production taking place at home.

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Airbus, Tata Open C295 Tactical Airlifter Assembly Complex in India

Airbus and Tata have launched a final assembly line facility in Gujarat to support the local production of India's future C295 fleet.

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