IndustryEmbraer to acquire majority stake in newly formed Indian aerospace companyBrazilian manufacturer will control Mahindra's Novavayu Aerospace as the partners compete for India's MTA programOctober 13, 2026Read more
DefenseLockheed offers to upgrade India's C-130Js for MTA competitionUS manufacturer adds modernization of existing Super Hercules fleet to its bid for India's 60-aircraft military transport programOctober 05, 2026Read more
DefenseEmbraer picks Indian aerospace hub for potential C-390 assembly lineBrazilian manufacturer and Mahindra identify Nagpur for final assembly if the C-390 wins the Indian Air Force’s medium transport aircraft competitionOctober 01, 2026Read more
DefenseC-390, C-130J or A400M: What could decide India’s huge airlifter competition?Three very different aircraft are competing for an Indian Air Force requirement that could reach 60 aircraft, but performance alone is unlikely to determine the winnerAugust 29, 2026Read more
DefenseFive Indian Air Force personnel killed in An-32 transport aircraft crashAccident comes as India works to replace its Soviet-era tactical airlift fleet with Airbus C295 transportsJune 14, 2026Read more
DefenseThe first India-built Airbus C295 takes to the skiesMilitary transport aircraft completed its maiden test flight from the Tata-Airbus assembly line in Vadodara ahead of delivery to the Indian Air ForceJune 11, 2026Read more
IndustryIndia completes assembly of first locally built Airbus C295Aircraft will undergo flight testing before delivery to the Indian Air Force under a 56-aircraft programMay 18, 2026Read more
DefenseAirbus A400M seen losing ground in India’s MTA competitionProgram to replace An-32 fleet moves forward as Embraer C-390 and C-130J emerge as main contendersApril 08, 2026Read more
DefenseIndia approves $25 billion defense package including Su-30MKI upgrade programPlan includes transport aircraft, S-400 systems and drones while extending the operational life of the Indian Air Force’s frontline fighter fleetMarch 30, 2026Read more
DefenseIndia clears program to acquire 60 medium transport aircraftCompetition expected between C-390, C-130J, A400M and possible Russian entry as IAF seeks to replace aging Soviet transportsMarch 05, 2026Read more