GE Aerospace has contracted with the Indian Air Force to establish a maintenance depot for F404-IN20 engines, enhancing India’s defense capabilities and reducing reliance on foreign repair centers.
Dassault Aviation and Hical Technologies signed a contract on March 9, 2026, to produce high-precision control systems for the Rafale fighter aircraft, enhancing India’s role in global aerospace manufacturing.
Airbus inaugurated its India Technology Centre in Bengaluru on March 6, 2026, enhancing its engineering, digital services, and procurement capabilities, which align with its ‘Make in India’ initiative for growth.
Embraer and Adani Defence signed an agreement on February 21, 2026, to establish a final assembly line for the E175 regional jet in India, enhancing regional air travel and strengthening India-Brazil relations.
India inaugurated its first private helicopter manufacturing facility in Vemagal, Karnataka, on February 17, 2026, in collaboration with Airbus, marking a significant shift in the aerospace sector.
Spanish company Marine Instruments has partnered with Indian firm Globaz Technologies to explore the Indian defense market, focusing on maritime surveillance and unmanned systems following a recent MoU signed in Riyadh.
Amphibian Aerospace Industries has partnered with Apogee Aerospace to bid for India’s navy program for amphibious aircraft, aiming to set up local manufacturing and address maritime security needs.
Airbus inaugurated a Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Vadodara, enhancing India’s aerospace ecosystem through research on sustainable aviation fuel and student innovation, fostering industry-academia collaboration.
Adani’s aerospace arm partnered with Italy’s Leonardo to establish a helicopter production ecosystem in India, addressing military demands and enhancing self-reliance, targeting 280 light helicopters for Indian armed forces.
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is seeking domestic partners to develop a new 120kN aeroengine for future combat jets, aiming for self-reliance in defense technology.
Heritage Aviation in India has contracted for an Airbus H130 helicopter to enhance heli-pilgrimage and regional connectivity under the UDAN scheme, scheduled for delivery in September 2026.
India’s Ministry of Defence plans to lease four fixed-wing amphibious aircraft to enhance the Navy’s surveillance and rescue capabilities, addressing maritime security challenges along its extensive coastline.
The Indian Army has ordered solar-powered surveillance drones from NewSpace Research & Technologies for INR 168 crore, marking a shift in warfare strategy towards persistent, low-maintenance drone technology for enhanced border security.
Bharat Forge Limited signed an MoU with Agile Robots S.E. to develop AI-driven robotics for autonomous manufacturing, enhancing India’s manufacturing efficiency and showcasing Indo-German collaboration in advanced technology.
The Indian Army’s imminent INR 2,000-crore push to induct indigenous loitering munitions marks a decisive shift in how India plans to fight future wars, moving away from platform-centric warfare towards precision, persistence, and autonomy on the battlefield.
