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India is targeting greater than 50% localization of components for future Dassault Rafale fighters made in-country, Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said.

An Indian decision-making council approved a ₹3.6 trillion ($39.7 billion) budget on Feb. 12.

Hexcel, which supplies advanced composites to more than 100 military aircraft, sees growing demand for its products globally as countries hike defense spending.

Tidal Flight scooped orders and options for up to 10 of its hybrid-electric Polaris amphibian aircraft from Indian seaplane operator Mehair.

The Brazilian airframer wants to take advantage of the huge growth of India’s air transport industry. But regional flying must first become a viable business.

An in-depth look at Embraer’s decision to explore a final assembly line for the E-Jets in India.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is not confirming or denying reports that it has been pushed out of a race to produce India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

Leonardo and Adani Defense & Aerospace have teamed up to propose manufacturing rotorcraft in India in response to domestic military requirements.

Joby plans to issue $600 million in convertible senior notes and sell about 52.9 million common shares at $11.35 each.

International connectivity is playing an increasing role for IndiGo as it develops a more diverse network strategy, CEO Pieter Elbers says.

OGMA will work with Axiscades to provide services for Embraer aircraft and other platforms operating in India’s commercial and defense markets.

ATR is targeting India's regional aviation growth, highlighting turboprops' efficiency for short routes, with 420 new routes and 210 aircraft needed by 2044.

Hexcel is “going to push very hard” to grow its defense and space business in “the immediate future,” CEO Tom Gentile said.

Embraer and Adani Defense and Aerospace have announced their intention to build a final assembly line in India, and they will also collaborate on advancing India’s regional aircraft sector.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Embraer is eyeing India as its next big opportunity, as the Brazilian OEM prepares to show its wares at the Wings India 2026 event in Hyderabad Jan. 28-31.

India’s Adani Group is bringing together the capabilities of Air Works and Indamer Aviation to create a larger, integrated MRO platform.

Indian regulator DGCA will levy fines against IndiGo resulting from its December 2025 network meltdown, and reprimands have been issued to three senior execs.

Russia’s altering of the orbital plans for the ROS follow-on to the ISS has caused Moscow to build use of the Baikonur spaceport back into its planning.

The Indian government says its efforts to develop a homegrown air-breathing hypersonic missile have advanced with a recent ground test.

This year India’s two largest airlines—and their CEOs—will have to contend with more scrutiny from regulators and their own boards.

India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has completed the first flight of the commercial version of the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter.

Digantara, an Indian space surveillance startup that operates in India, the U.S. and Singapore, raised $50 million in a Series B funding round.

Deliveries and production of new aircraft are picking up, but aftermarket providers will still see strong demand on legacy platforms and material shortages.

India’s aviation regulator has cut four people from its FOI ranks as the fallout from the IndiGo network disruption in early December continues.