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Tata, Lockheed Break Ground on India’s First Major C-130J MRO Hub to Be Ready by 2026, Operations in 2027

By defence.capital on December 8, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and Lockheed Martin have begun construction on a cutting-edge MRO facility for the C-130J Super Hercules fleet in Bengaluru. Set to enhance the Indian Air Force’s operational readiness, it will offer comprehensive maintenance services and boost India’s aerospace capabilities. The facility signifies significant US-India defense collaboration and innovation opportunities.

Lockheed Martin Deepens ‘Make in India’ Push: US Defence Giant Expands Supplier Ties at Bengaluru Conference

By defence.capital on November 10, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Lockheed Martin held its 11th India Suppliers Conference in Bengaluru on Nov. 3, 2025, with over 30 Indian firms and defence officials to enhance industrial collaboration. The event focused on strengthening India’s defence manufacturing and establishing partnerships for upcoming programmes, featuring recognition of exemplary Indian suppliers and a commitment to deeper US-India strategic ties.

India joint venture of Tata-Lockheed delivers 150 C-130J aircraft empennages

By defence.capital on September 15, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

New Delhi: The Indo-American joint venture, Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL), has recently delivered the 150th C-130J Super Hercules empennage from its manufacturing facility located at Adibatla in Hyderabad, marking a key milestone in the partnership that has contributed significantly to the Indian aerospace industry. The delivery […]

India accepts delivery of Lockheed multirole helicopters in US

By defence.capital on July 17, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

New Delhi/San Diego: India today took delivery of the first two of the 24 multirole helicopters made by American major Lockheed Martin Corp., boosting its naval aviation prowess including anti-submarine warfare capabilities. “On Jul. 16, (the) Indian Navy accepted the first two of its MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) from […]

F-21 to be top Lockheed Martin attraction at AeroIndia 2021

By defence.capital on January 18, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

New Delhi: American defence giant Lockheed Martin Corp. ‘s offer to India for its air force’s fighter jet requirement, F-21, will be the biggest draw of the company at this year’s AeroIndia show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru from Feb. 3 to 5. Lockheed Martin will be […]

India all set to sign key geospatial pact with United States: Reports

By defence.capital on October 20, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

New Delhi: India is ready to sign a key geospatial cooperation agreement with the United States later this month that will firmly set their strategic relationship in the Indo-Pacific region, where both are threatened by a common rival in China. India is likely to put a seal of […]

India-made weapons, systems ready for air force induction

By defence.capital on October 11, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

By Atul Kumar The Indian Air Force (IAF), the fourth largest in the world, presently operates an air fleet that integrates over 95 per cent of foreign-designed aircraft and weapon systems. Besides, it has been suffering from a massive aircraft shortage, including fixed-wing combat jets, trainers (both intermediate […]

US approves $90-million Lockheed Martin’s aircraft follow-on support to India

By defence.capital on October 2, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

New Delhi/Washington: The Donald Trump administration has approved a key follow-up support by American defence major Lockheed Martin Corp to India’s C-130J Super Hercules special operations aircraft fleet, in a boost to their bilateral military trade and diplomatic ties, against the backdrop of the flare up with China […]

With eye on China-Pakistan, India ready to buy 30 armed drones from United States

By defence.capital on September 23, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

New Delhi: With an eye on China and Pakistan, India is all set to place an order for 30 armed drones for nearly $3 billion from the United States, in a deal that will be the first for American firm General Atomics from the South Asian giant. Indian-American […]

Saab unsure of Adani as partner for India combat jets project, seeks HAL tie-up too

By defence.capital on September 23, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: Swedish Saab AB is unsure of Indian major Adani Group as its strategic partner for the world’s largest combat aircraft programme in India, two years after they joined hands to work on the project. The Swedish defence major now wants to work […]

Lockheed Martin to plug F-35 fifth-generation technologies on F-21 offered to India

By defence.capital on September 13, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: Lockheed Martin Corp. will provide latest, fifth generation combat aircraft technologies from F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor, including a target tracking device, aboard the F-21 that is being offered to Indian Air Force for the world’s largest order. The global defence […]

Lockheed Martin to explore space in India, ready to support Gaganyaan

By defence.capital on August 24, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: World’s largest defence and aerospace company is keen on exploring the newly opened Indian market for the space sector in collaboration with both the government and the new entrants from the private industry, Lockheed Martin Corp.‘s India chief has said. In particular, […]

US official says air-launched drone to be developed jointly with Indian startup

By defence.capital on July 23, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

New Delhi: The United States is negotiating a joint development project for an air-launched drone with India involving both nations’ armed forces and defence research agencies, an American official from the Pentagon has said. At the ‘India Ideas Summit‘ organised by the US-India Business Council yesterday, the official […]

Women in Aviation, Lockheed connect virtually to support STEM education

By defence.capital on June 9, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

New Delhi: The India chapter of the Women in Aviation International (WAI) today joined hands with American defence major Lockheed Martin’s India office in a virtual event to advance STEM education for the middle and high school students. WAI India Chapter is a registered non-governmental organisation that works […]

India Romeos can do integrated missions with US platforms of friendly nations

By defence.capital on May 27, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: India’s navy has got one lean-and-mean fighting machine from the United States that can carry out integrated missions with platforms of American-origin operated by friendly nations in the Indian Ocean Region. And the Indian Navy is pretty happy that it has got […]

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