Indian Air Force

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

Indian Air Force investigators are probing the March 12 crash of a Tejas light combat aircraft—the first such accident since the type’s initial test flight.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is gearing up to begin a $7.2 billion upgrade program for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fighter fleet.

Embraer has teamed up with Mahindra in a bid to sell its C-390 Millennium airlifter to the IAF.

Crewed and uncrewed combat aircraft teaming on real combat missions is not likely to be realized for up to two decades, a top Indian Air Force official says.

India has carried out the first live firing of the indigenously developed Astra air-to-air missile from its HAL Tejas fighter.

The first Airbus C295 destined for the Indian Air Force has conducted its first flight over Seville, Spain.

Government officials want companies that will serve nation’s civil and military space needs.

Aero India highlights India’s ambition to move beyond simple assembly to creating advanced, exportable aircraft design.

The Indian Finance Minister last week unveiled the nation’s budget,earmarking a 44% hike in non-salary revenue outlays for defense operations and sustainment.

India will receive 275 trainers and LCAs over the next decade, more than any other nation aside from the U.S.

The Indian government has announced that defense spending will increase by 12.5% for fiscal 2023-24.

Modi touted the milestone as another step toward his long-held goal of building India’s defense industry.

The White House led high-level meetings this week with Indian officials.