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Shield AI has unveiled the X-BAT, a revolutionary autonomous VTOL combat jet at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, capable of vertical take-off, jet-speed flight over 3,700 km, and fully autonomous operations without GPS or communications.Powered by a GE Aerospace F110-GE-129 turbofan with thrust vectoring, it represents a major leap in runway-independent airpower.Shield AI’s X-BAT is being showcased at
Drogo Aerospace Pvt Ltd, a Hyderabad-based defence technology company, has successfully delivered the first batch of 41 JK 250e drones to the Indian Army under a contract worth ₹72 crore.The delivery was formally received by officials of the Army’s Southern Command in Nasik, Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in the company’s collaboration with the armed forces.The balance deliveries,
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
TridenTech Engineering Pvt. Ltd. has formally handed over the first set of its indigenous 30 HP Wankel rotary engines to the armed forces, marking a major milestone in India’s UAV propulsion ecosystem.The engines, designed for drone research and military UAV applications, have successfully completed testing at the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bangalore and secured CEMILAC
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 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
India’s Phase‑2 Ballistic Missile Defence relies on indigenously developed 12 × 12 Transporter‑Erector‑Launchers that provide mobility, autonomy, and rapid deployment for the AD‑1 and AD‑2 interceptors, enabling credible defence against ballistic missiles including ICBM‑class threats.These heavy platforms integrate launch control, communication, and power systems, ensuring “shoot‑and‑scoot”
India’s first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, has achieved a major milestone with the full integration of its Stage-2, Kalam-250, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.This marks the first complete integration of a major stage and signals that final assembly of the remaining components is steadily progressing toward launch later this year.The newly integrated Kalam-250 motor
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