An Indian air force Jaguar fighter crashed in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh June 16, highlighting the poor maintenance and safety record of the jet that has been in service for more than four decades.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BAE Systems for upgrading the Indian Air Force’s Hawk Mk.132 advanced jet trainers

NEW DELHI—India is studying the development of a launch vehicle capable of orbiting satellites weighing up to 10 tons. The proposed Heavy-lift Launch Vehicle (HLV) is under study by a project team, according to a scientist from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).