IAF’s Aerial Waltz: Boeing-767 Tanker Conversion Deal Highlights Cost, Politics, And Industrial Strategy

India has finally broken a two‑decade deadlock in aerial refuelling procurement by approving the conversion of six pre‑owned Boeing 767s into Multi‑Mission Tanker Transports (MMTTs, valued at $900m–$1.1bn), in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).This pragmatic choice avoids the high costs of Airbus A330 MRTTs and Boeing KC‑46s, while

May 5, 2026
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India’s $1.2 Billion R-37M Missile Deal Strengthens Su-30MKI Fleet Against China-Pakistan Air Power

India’s decision to acquire 300 Russian R-37M long-range air-to-air missiles in a deal worth over $1.2 billion marks a significant leap in its aerial combat capability, reported Business Today.The announcement coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the campaign launched on 3 May 2025, which underscored the decisive role of long-range precision weapons in modern warfare. 

May 4, 2026
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ISRO-Roscosmos Semi-Cryogenic Engine Deal Draft Contract Is Currently Under Approval Process

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has held detailed technical discussions with Russia’s space agency Roscosmos in Moscow regarding the delivery of semi-cryogenic rocket engines. According to ISRO’s Annual Report for 2025–26, a draft contract for the procurement is currently under the approval process, marking a significant step forward in India’s efforts to strengthen its launch

May 4, 2026
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