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Boost to defence sector: HAL signs major deal with US-based GE Aerospace for 113 engines for Tejas Mk1A jets

OpIndia Staff - 8 November, 2025

India's HAL is buying 113 F404 jet engines from US-based GE Aerospace for its Tejas Mk1A fighter programme. This deal strengthens US-India defence ties and will power 97 new jets, with deliveries scheduled from 2027 to 2032 to bolster the IAF.

Government and Policy

US signs 10-year defence framework with India, Union Minister Rajnath Singh calls agreement essential for rule-based order in Indo-Pacific region

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2025

The exchange marks the continued efforts of the two countries to strengnthen bilateral ties, particularly after the strained trade ties due to punitive trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administrations on India for fulfilling its energy requirements from Russia.

As US clarifies there is no new AMRAAM sale to Pakistan, here is how media and Congress used unverified news to target the BJP...

OpIndia Staff - 10 October, 2025

The United States has denied reports claiming it approved the sale of new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Pakistan. In a statement, the...

News Reports

As India is set to procure additional batches of S-400, read how the Russian air defence system was a game changer during Operation Sindoor

Rukma Rathore - 6 October, 2025

The contract will be between the two governments and include facilities for upkeep and repair of the S-400 system.

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Indian Air Force submits proposal to acquire 114 Made in India Rafale fighter jets with 60% indigenous content

OpIndia Staff - 12 September, 2025

The Defence Ministry has received a proposal from the Indian Air Force for acquiring 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets, and is considering the same

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India halts purchase of Stryker vehicles and Javelin missiles due to Trump’s tariff assault after pausing Boeing P-8I purchase, claims report

OpIndia Staff - 8 August, 2025

Days after Trump announced 50% tariff on imports from India for buying Russian oil, the Modi government has reportedly put on hold the plans to procure new weapons and aircraft from the USA.

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Indian Army signs MoU with Axiscades Aerospace for next-generation indigenous 50-ton tank transporter trailers

OpIndia Staff - 1 August, 2025

The Indian Army on Friday signed a contract worth Rs 223.95 Crores with Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited for the procurement of 212 state-of-the-art 50-ton tank Transporter Trailers

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Indian Air Force plans to acquire 40 to 60 fifth-generation fighter jets from foreign sources to strengthen its combat capabilities until indigenous AMCA is...

ANI - 24 July, 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to acquire two to three squadrons of fifth-generation fighter jets from foreign sources to strengthen its combat capabilities until the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project becomes operational.

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Govt approves ₹20,000 project to convert 6 former Air India planes into AWACS aircraft with next gen surveillance systems: Read how the ‘eyes in...

Chandrani Das - 17 July, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will partner with multiple Indian firms and Airbus to integrate a sophisticated radar antenna and related systems onto the A321 aircraft

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