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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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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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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Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit To Israel, PM Netanyahu Hails India As ‘Gigantic Power’ Amid Bolstering Israel Ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described India as a "gigantic power" while announcing efforts to tighten alliances with key partners, spotlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Jerusalem.Netanyahu shared these comments during an address to Israel Defence Forces (IDF) cadets at their graduation ceremony at Bahad 1, the IDF Officers School, located about 190

February 23, 2026
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Brake Failure Grounds IAF’s TEJAS Fleet After Latest Crash And Delivery Delays

The Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of around 30 single-seat TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft following a crash on 7 February 2026, attributed to a suspected brake failure.The incident occurred at a frontline airbase when the jet overshot the runway upon returning from a training sortie. The pilot ejected safely, averting a major tragedy, but the aircraft sustained significant airframe

February 23, 2026
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BHEL Bolsters Aatmanirbhar Bharat With Pump Modules And Coolers For TEJAS MK-2 and AMCA

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has marked a significant milestone in India’s push towards aerospace self-reliance by expanding its role in critical fighter jet programs.Following its successful delivery of Compact Heat Exchangers for the TEJAS variants, BHEL is now developing advanced Pump Modules for the TEJAS MK-2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Additionally, the

February 23, 2026
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