Merlinhawk collaborates with Italian Vega Composites to open a new facility for composites manufacturing at Shoolagiri in Tamil Nadu’s defence corridor, positioning India in the global aerospace ecosystem.
The Indian Army gets delivery of 106 kamikaze drones from SMPP Limited to boost its deep-strike capabilities in a contested battlefield, countering enemy signal jamming and spoofing operations. SMPP focuses on developing and delivering advanced protection solutions and next-generation battlefield systems for the armed forces.
The Airbus C295 aircraft, being made at TASL’s final assembly line in Vadodara, carried out its first flight on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, marking a key milestone to replace the Indian Air Force’s ageing Avro fleet.
ICEYE, a sovereign space intelligence service provider, gets EUR450-million investments in Series F funding round, from General Atlantic, Nokia, and many other investors, to drive company expansion to gain a global footprint and deepen its intelligence capabilities.
India’s Defence Ministry is considering penalties for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited due to delays in Tejas Light Combat Aircraft deliveries. HAL now expects to deliver 24 jets by 2026 despite prior setbacks.
Embraer’s CEO expressed confidence that India will soon issue a formal RFP for 60 to 80 military transport aircraft, marking a significant step forward in the MTA programme, valued at $11 billion.
ICEYE announced Eric Jensen as global COO and appointed Ann Stevens as CEO of its U.S. arm, highlighting their expertise to enhance operations and expand the company’s global presence in space technology.
Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran visited aerospace and defense facilities in Karnataka, emphasizing expansion and globalization, while inspecting various projects, including a defense MRO site and UAV manufacturing capabilities.
Honeywell has delivered three PTE331-12B aero engines to Hindustan Aeronautics for India’s HTT-40 trainer aircraft, overcoming supply issues, as HAL aims to fulfill its contract commitments to the Indian Air Force.
India has initiated its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project by issuing a tender to three firms. The aircraft aims for fifth-generation capabilities, including stealth and advanced sensors, targeted for production by 2034.
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested an indigenous scramjet combustor for over 1,200 seconds, marking a significant advancement in hypersonic missile technology and enhancing India’s aerospace capabilities.
India has successfully conducted the first flight-trial of the indigenous Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system, enhancing precision in targeting ground-based threats.
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to establish a local Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility for MICA missiles, enhancing India’s defense capabilities and strategic autonomy.
India’s space technology is advancing rapidly, with established firms and startups enhancing national defense capabilities. The Indian DefSpace Symposium 2026 was held in New Delhi, showcasing these developments. A visual feature by Defence Capital visual editor S. Chandan.
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.
