FCAS may survive, but next-gen fighter negotiations all but dead: Industry source
The idea of a Franco-German-Spanish sixth-gen fighter is all but dead, an industry source said on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Air Force
Whither the F-35’s AN/APG-85?
With a radar or without, F-35A iron on the ramp is what some are voicing as a major Air Force need. A 24-page Long Term U.S. Air Fighter Force Structure […]
Macron’s Fourth India Trip Spotlights AI Ties And Innovation Horizon
French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing for his fourth visit to India, invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This trip underscores the robust momentum in the India-France strategic partnership, with a sharp focus on artificial intelligence cooperation and emerging technologies.The French Embassy in India announced the visit via a post on X. President Macron will engage in bilateral
Safran Pledges Indian Engine Line As Rafale Talks Gain Momentum
Safran, the French engine manufacturer renowned for powering Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter jets, has signalled its willingness to establish an engine assembly line in India. This move comes amid ongoing negotiations between the French and Indian governments for the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale aircraft, reported Reuters.Olivier Andries, Safran’s CEO, made the announcement on Friday,
Lessons learned at Steel Knight 25: Operating within and as a kill web
Columnist Robbin Laird visited a major Marine exercise in December, and left with a few key impressions for the future of the Corps.
India’s TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft: Three Decades of Development Hurdles
The HAL TEJAS, India’s indigenous light combat fighter, has faced a protracted
journey since its conceptualisation in the early 1980s, often sensationalised
as being "stuck on the ground for 33 years".
This narrative stems from the project’s sanction in 1983 to replace ageing
MiG-21s, yet full operational capability remains elusive even in 2026. While
the aircraft achieved its
Rolls-Royce Charts Multi-Domain Expansion In India With AMCA Engine Co-Development And 10,000-Job Boost
Rolls-Royce has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap to significantly expand its operations in India across defence, energy, and civil aviation sectors. This announcement came just a day after Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the company’s commitment to deepening its partnership with India.The initiative includes plans for co-developing an
IAF To Train RAF Pilots In Landmark Instructor Swap
Royal Air Force’S Panavia Tornado fighter jetIndia and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen military training ties, with Indian Air Force instructors set to train Royal Air Force pilots. This pact emerged from the 19th UK-India Air Staff Talks, which wrapped up on Thursday in New Delhi, as announced in a British High Commission press release.The move builds directly on a milestone in January
Air Force CCA Mission Autonomy Phase Begins With Software From Collins Aerospace And Shield AI
The Air Force is highlighting RTX‘s [RTX] Collins Aerospace and Shield AI as early examples of the potential for the service’s Autonomy Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA) to adapt new, vendor […]
Space Force Deploys GSSAP Sensor After USSF-87 Launch; Service And ULA Investigating SRM Anomaly
The Space Force launched the USSF-87 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., early Thursday morning aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket–the latter’s second National Security […]