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While Embraer is partnered with Saab to manufacture the Swedish jet, Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto said the fighter market “is not a place that we want to go to,” adding that the company is “studying other segments first.”
GE XA100 Adaptive Cycle Turbofan EngineIndia’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is moving decisively beyond the AMCA engine program by exploring advanced three‑stream adaptive cycle propulsion, a technology that will be indispensable for sixth‑generation fighters and unmanned combat platforms.This approach ensures India is not only addressing immediate needs but also preparing for the
Embraer is intensifying its focus on India, with CEO Arjan Meijer emphasising the country’s extraordinary aviation potential and the need for a holistic approach to tap into both commercial and defence opportunities.The Brazilian aerospace major has already announced a strategic collaboration with the Adani Group to establish a regional aircraft manufacturing facility in India, while
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has underlined that the country’s defence cooperation with France, particularly in relation to the Rafale fighter aircraft, is being pursued with a strong emphasis on co-development, co-design, co-production and co-manufacturing.This reflects New Delhi’s determination to advance the ‘Make in India’ initiative and enhance indigenous capabilities in the defence
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF), has trained over 7,000 personnel in drone and counter-drone operations following Operation Sindoor, reflecting India’s urgent response to rising UAV threats along sensitive borders and critical installations.The force is also modernising its disaster response, cyber security, and combat readiness
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Nice, France to begin a six‑day European tour, with the centrepiece being a $39 billion deal for 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets.The agreement is stalled over India’s demand for full access to Interface Control Documents (ICDs), which would allow independent integration of indigenous weapons, while France insists on supervised integration. The visit
India’s fighter jet acquisition program has entered a decisive phase, with three major offers now on the table.France, Russia and Sweden are all competing to secure contracts with the Indian Air Force (IAF), each presenting a distinct aircraft with unique advantages.The decision comes at a time when India is accelerating its defence modernisation drive following Operation Sindoor, which
India’s delay in finalising the Rafale acquisition and advancing the AMCA program has created a widening capability gap for the Indian Air Force, leaving it vulnerable as China and Pakistan induct more advanced fifth-generation fighters.The escalating costs and late timelines mean India will pay a heavy strategic and financial price if urgent corrective measures are not taken.India’s renewed push
France has agreed to equip India’s future Rafale F5 fighters with upgraded satellite communication links and artificial intelligence algorithms, enhancing situational awareness, pilot decision-making, and collaborative combat capabilities.This marks a significant step in India’s MRFA program, aligning with technology transfer, indigenous integration, and sixth-generation standards.France’s
Hyderabad-based Tec Aero Devices and its chief executive officer, M Sivarama Prasad, have been booked by Karnataka Police for allegedly attempting to cheat Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in connection with supplies for the TEJAS program.The case was registered on 2 June at the HAL Police Station in Bangalore under Sections 420, 465 and 468 of the Indian Penal Code, following a complaint