HAL Clarifies No TEJAS Crash Occurred; Terms Runway Episode ‘Minor Technical Glitch’

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued a firm clarification stating that there was no crash involving the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS, describing the recent event as merely a minor technical incident on the ground.This statement follows media reports of an aircraft sustaining major airframe damage after overshooting the runway at a frontline airbase on 7 February 2026.The pilot

February 23, 2026
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India Poised To Rescue Franco-European FCAS With Sixth-Gen Fighter Partnership Amid German Standoff

India is considering a significant partnership with France to co-develop and co-manufacture a sixth-generation fighter aircraft as part of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program. This move could mark a pivotal step in bolstering India’s advanced aviation capabilities amid ongoing European tensions, The Print reported.Initial discussions have already taken place regarding India’s potential

February 23, 2026
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India Eyes Israeli Sky Sting Missile in Phased Deal During PM Modi’s Israel Trip

India is set to advance negotiations for the Israeli ‘Sky Sting’ long-range air-to-air missile during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to Israel on Wednesday, reported The New Indian Express.This beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM), boasting an engagement envelope of approximately 250 km, aims to address a vital shortfall in the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) extended-range

February 23, 2026
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PM Netanyahu Unveils ‘Hexagon’ Bloc: India Joins Israel, Greece, Cyprus To Confront Turkey-Pakistan Radical Axis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially announced that Israel is forging a strategic alliance with India, Greece, Cyprus, and other nations to counter what he describes as the ‘Radical Axis’. This declaration came during a cabinet session on 22 February 2026, coinciding with news of an imminent visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel.Netanyahu characterised

February 23, 2026
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Agnikul Cosmos Achieves India’s First Successful Test of Clustered (3-Engines Simultaneously) Semi-Cryogenic Engines With 3D-Printed Powerplants

Agnikul Cosmos has marked a significant milestone in India’s private space sector by successfully test-firing three semi-cryogenic rocket engines simultaneously in a clustered configuration.This historic achievement took place at the company’s state-of-the-art Rocket Factory-1, showcasing the firm’s prowess in indigenous design and manufacturing.Each of the three engines represents a feat of

February 23, 2026
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India-Israel Forge Ahead On Joint Missile Shield And Laser Tech Ahead of PM Modi Visit

Along With India, Israel is also a leader in anti-ballistic missile system with long range Arrow, medium range David’s Sling and short range Iron Dome systemIndia is set to deepen its strategic defence ties with Israel, focusing on joint development of advanced anti-ballistic missile systems, laser weapons, and long-range stand-off missiles and drones.This collaboration comes ahead of Prime

February 23, 2026
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Rafale Deal’s Limited Tech Transfers: France Will Not Transfer Source Codes For The Jets

New Delhi’s negotiations for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program under the Rafale banner face a familiar sticking point: restricted technology transfers.According to lessentieldeleco.fr a French media web portal, France has made it clear that India will not gain access to the source code for the Rafale’s core electronic systems and electronic warfare suite. This limitation echoes past

February 23, 2026
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Adani-Embraer Pact Ushers In India’s E175 Assembly Era, Fuelling Regional Skies And Self-Reliance

Adani Defence & Aerospace has forged a landmark partnership with Brazil’s Embraer by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India’s first Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet.This agreement marks a pivotal moment in India’s aviation sector, enabling local production of the versatile 76- to 88-seat aircraft known for its fuel efficiency and prowess on short

February 23, 2026
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Indian Army Seeks Kinetic Net-Based Drone Interceptor-Catcher Amid Rising Low-Radar-Cross-Section Threats

The Indian Army has recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of a Drone Interception System (DIS), marking a significant step in bolstering its counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) capabilities.This move addresses the exponential proliferation of small, low-radar-cross-section (RCS) drones employed for surveillance, attack, and disruption along vulnerable borders.

February 23, 2026
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