Aerospace Updates
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April 28, 2025
Future of Space Tourism
By Air Vice Marshal Sanjay Bhatnagar (Retd)Space tourism is rapidly growing, driven by private sector innovation, with market projections estimating $4 billion in annual revenue by 2030 and a broader $1 trillion global space industry by 2040.
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April 28, 2025
Sixth Generation Fighter
By Air Marshal R.G.K. Kapoor (Retd)In a landmark decision reshaping future air combat, President Trump has awarded Boeing the contract to build the F-47 — the world's first sixth-generation fighter jet
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April 8, 2025
Sunita Williams, Starliner, and the State of Human Spaceflight
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe extended Starliner mission is likely to go down in history for testing technology, teamwork, and tenacity in equal measure.
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April 4, 2025
Startup Mahakumbh Spotlight
By Manish Kumar JhaDefence, Space & Manufacturing Pavilion Inspires Bold Vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat
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March 31, 2025
India's $3 billion defence MRO market on a roll!
By Swaati KetkarAs the armed forces have thrown open the doors of potential JV for defence MRO, the sector is flooded with announcements for establishing new Defence MRO facility in the country that is expected to be worth $3 billion by 2031 to service India's fleet of 2,000+ aircraft
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March 26, 2025
Dassault Systèmes’ Advanced Digital Solutions to enable Next-Gen Aircraft and Satellites and Space Systems, says Azmathullah, Senior Director
By Manish Kumar JhaManish Kumar Jha, Consulting & Contributing Editor, speaks with Azmathullah Mohammed, India Customer Solution Experience, Senior Sales Director, Dassault Systèmes.
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March 26, 2025
Delivering for India Today and Into the Future
By Shawn Warren, General Manager, Combat & Trainer Engines, GE AerospaceWe were excited to deliver the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to our valued customer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk 1A fight jet on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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March 21, 2025
DAC approves ₹54,000 Crore Capital Acquisition Proposals, pushes advanced AEW&C capabilities
By Manish Kumar JhaThe council also introduced reforms aimed at streamlining the defence procurement process, ensuring faster decision-making, and reducing bureaucratic hurdles
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March 17, 2025
Aero India 2025: A Global Convergence of Strategic Dialogues, Industry Leadership, and Bilateral Collaborations
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe event featured crucial seminars, CEO roundtables, bilateral meetings, and government-industry interactions that can shape the future of defence cooperation and technological advancements.
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March 17, 2025
Aero India 2025: Advancing India's Defence and Aerospace Industry
By Ayushee ChaudharyAero India 2025 showcased India's rising prowess in defence and aerospace, reinforcing its commitment to self-reliance and global partnerships in a rapidly evolving strategic landscape.
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March 12, 2025
Embraer Positions C-390 Millennium as Ideal Fit for India's Defence Needs
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Brazilian manufacturer revealed plans to open a subsidiary in New Delhi in the second quarter of 2025.
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February 27, 2025
Aero Engine Technology
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Ownership of engine technology, developed through collaboration, will provide India with strategic independence in designing, developing, and producing military jet engines for domestic use and exports
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February 27, 2025
X-61, Jet-Powered UAV & Ice Breaker Missile
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)India continues its advancements in UAV and missile technology with indigenous developments and the Make in India initiative
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February 10, 2025
Aero India 2025: The Mahakumbh of Defence
By Dr B.K. Das, Vipin Kumar Kaushik, Amit Sharma / DRDOAero India represents India's ascent as a modern defence power—a nation that embraces cutting-edge technology, innovation, and international collaboration to safeguard its future
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January 11, 2025
Directed Energy Systems to Counter Drone Threats
By Manish Kumar JhaThe advancement in designing and developing laser-based systems is breaking new ground in the area of laser weapon systems. Based on microwave and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) technologies to disable drones, these systems can target the electronics of UAVs, effectively jamming or frying their circuits, rendering them inoperable.
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October 30, 2024
After MoD's No Penalty for GE for Tejas delays, India's quest for indigenous jet engine remains at the threshold
By Manish Kumar JhaWhile the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has denied the reports to impose penalties on GE over the delays of the F404 jet engine, India's quest for the indigenous jet engine remains at the threshold in search of its IPs and tech
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October 15, 2024
India and US sign GA's MQ-9B Predator Drones; Agreement on establishing MRO facility in India
By Manish Kumar JhaGeneral Atomics Predator Drones represents a pivotal asset for India's defence capabilities, particularly in enhancing ISR and strike capabilities
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October 11, 2024
India's Drone Ambition: Policy thrust and potentials for Military-Civil Technology Fusion
By Manish Kumar JhaIt is the era of drones. The cutting-edge breakthroughs in drone technologies are the most important tech development, cutting across Military-Civil Technology Fusion (MCTF). The leading militaries are rushing to redefine the capability architecture and reshape the military doctrines. What is needed across the policies and thrust on indigenous component-wise development?
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October 5, 2024
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh: A bolder approach towards building capability indigenously; can strike anywhere as we have done in Balakot
By Manish Kumar JhaThe annual press day by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh was a testament to the Indian Air Force's strategic vision for modernisation and self-reliance
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October 5, 2024
Indian Air Force Aims for Full Indigenous Inventory by 2047
— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh
By Neetu DhuliaIn his first media briefing as Air Chief Marshal, A.P. Singh sets a vision for an entirely indigenous Indian Air Force by 2047, aiming to secure India's defence with domestically produced platforms and technology
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August 14, 2024
India's Embrace of Counter-War Technologies: Strengthening National Defence
By Manish Kumar Jha and Prof Amit DasIn an era characterised by rapid technological advancements and shifting geopolitical dynamics, India has been significantly enhancing its defence capabilities by adopting advanced counter-war technologies. As modern warfare increasingly involves a spectrum of threats ranging from ballistic missiles to cyber incursions and space-based challenges, India's commitment to integrating cutting-edge defence systems is crucial for maintaining national security and strategic stability.
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July 30, 2024
EXCLUSIVE
ISRO – Leading India's Space Odyssey
In the most comprehensive account of Indian space, its tech advancement, and its futuristic missions, Manish Kumar Jha speaks with S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO, distinguished Scientist & Secretary, Department of Space.
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July 2, 2024
Advancing the Indian Air Force training capabilities
By Manish Kumar JhaA Weapon Systems School for the Indian Air Force (IAF) adds a new chapter to the advanced training and firepower
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June 28, 2024
Indian Defence startups break into hyperspectral imaging small satellites in space
By Manish Kumar JhaA breakthrough in small and advanced multi-sensor satellites opens further ground for critical hyperspectral imaging in Indian space.
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June 3, 2024
How the future of Unmanned Military Aircraft is unfolding
By Manish Kumar JhaThe integration of Tactical AI and machine learning in defence projects is enhancing the performance and portability of high-performance capacities across various military platforms
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May 21, 2024
Water Bombers — A worthwhile fixed wing option
By Wg Cdr Jamshed Lashkari (Retd)Fixed-wing firefighting aircraft offer significant advantages: rapid response, large capacity, strategic precision, versatility, and long endurance, making them crucial in modern wildfire management strategies
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March 30, 2024
Another success for ISRO with the Autonomous Landing Experiment
By Ayushee ChaudharyISRO achieved a major milestone in the area of Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology, through the RLV LEX-02 landing experiment, the second of the series.
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March 28, 2024
Scooting Tech Barriers for Indian Military Drones
By Manish Kumar JhaMilitary drone technology has seen significant advancements in recent years, with various countries investing heavily in research, development, and deployment. While India has strived to achieve a higher grade in the drone category...
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March 27, 2024
Exercise Bharat Shakti 2024
By Manish Kumar JhaIn a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and emerging security threats, nations around the world are continuously enhancing their military capabilities to ensure sovereignty and national security.
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March 26, 2024
IAF’s Pushing Boundaries: How AI Revolutionises Aerospace
By Manish Kumar JhaWith a Big Data Analytics and Al Platform at the heart of Al Centre, the IAF adopting some of the groundbreaking AI applications and integration in its platforms and systems. At IAF's AI centre, the applications are being infused...
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May 6, 2021
LCA Tejas Gets Python-5
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Tejas multi-role supersonic fighter manufactured indigenously at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is designed to carry a range of air-to-air, air-to-surface, precision-guided weapons. It provides a potent platform for aerial combat, offensive air support missions, and reconnaissance and anti-ship operations.
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March 15, 2021
NASA persevering strongly for inter-planetary human missions
By Ayushee ChaudharyFrom golden pictures of the rocks on Martian surface, to the sounds of the wind in Mars' thin atmosphere, NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover is constantly keeping "earthlings" on their toes.
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March 9, 2021Exclusive to SP'sIndia's space industry needs more awareness, acknowledgment & appreciation: SKI CEO
By Ayushee ChaudharyFollowing the successful feat in ISRO's latest PSLV-C51 launch, SpaceKidz India's CEO Dr. Srimathy Kesan sat down amid ecstatic joy for an exclusive interaction with Ayushee Chaudhary of SP's on the occasion of international women's day.
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March 2, 2021
With 2021's first launch, ISRO steers new age of space reforms
By Ayushee ChaudharyIndia's PSLV-C51 launched the first satellite designed, integrated and operated by Brazil along with 18 co-passenger satellites.
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February 24, 2021
The President closes Aero India 2021
By Ayushee ChaudharyDisplay of the defence prowess, strengthening the self-reliance mission, modernisation, global reach and inclusivity highlighted during Aero India 2021.
