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April 14, 2026
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AR-Based Inspection for HTT-40 Planned

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is advancing smart maintenance solutions through its DRISHTI challenge, targeting AI-driven inspection systems for the HTT-40 engine. The program seeks to enhance reliability, reduce human error,...

April 14, 2026
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Army, IAF Boost Attack Helicopters

India is scaling up its aerial strike capabilities as the Indian Army and Indian Air Force expand fleets of LCH Prachand and AH-64E Apache. The growing fleet enhances battlefield...

April 8, 2026
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South Korea to Share KF-21 Prototype With Indonesia

South Korea is preparing to transfer a KF-21 Boramae fighter prototype to Indonesia as part of a revised cost-sharing agreement in their joint development program. The deal, valued at...

April 8, 2026
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Belgium Orders 5 Cessna SkyCouriers for спец ops

Belgium has placed its first military order for the Cessna SkyCourier, procuring five aircraft from Textron Aviation. Deliveries are scheduled throughout 2027, with Sabena Engineering responsible for integrating mission-specific...

April 8, 2026
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South Korean Test Pilots to Train in UK

The Republic of Korea Air Force has partnered with QinetiQ to provide advanced training for its pilots and engineers at the Empire Test Pilots’ School in the UK. Known...

April 7, 2026
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HAL Launches Digital Twin Engine Challenge

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched an innovation initiative under its DRISHTI framework, focusing on developing a high-fidelity digital twin for a gas turbine starter engine. This virtual model...

April 7, 2026
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IAF Plans to Upgrade Bombs Into Precision Weapons

The Indian Air Force is advancing its strike capabilities through the ADITI initiative, which focuses on converting conventional 100–120 kg bombs into long-range precision-guided munitions. The program seeks to...

April 4, 2026
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India Plans $7B Co-Development for AMCA Engine

Ministry of Defence is preparing a major financial commitment of nearly $7 billion to co-develop a next-generation jet engine for the AMCA Mk-2 program. The project, led by Defence...

April 3, 2026
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GCAP Awards First Fighter Contract to Edgewing

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has taken a significant step forward with the award of its first joint international contract to Edgewing, a collaborative venture involving industry leaders...

April 2, 2026
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UK, France Begin Work on Meteor Missile Successor

The United Kingdom and France have initiated a collaborative effort to develop a successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. Through a memorandum of understanding under the Lancaster House...