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September 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Six US F-35s Arrive in Jodhpur for First Exercise Tarang Shakti Deployment

Six US F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jets and more than 200 US Air Force personnel have arrived at Jodhpur for their first participation in Exercise Tarang Shakti, US...

September 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Cochin Shipyard Acquires 23% Conoship Stake to Expand European Green Ship Design

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has acquired a 23% equity stake in Netherlands-based ship design and engineering company Conoship International Holding B.V. for €2.30 million, equivalent to approximately ₹25.10 crore....

September 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Tonbo Imaging Develops Indigenous Avenger S75E Multi-Spectral Airborne Targeting System

Tonbo Imaging’s Avenger S75E is a compact, airworthy electro-optical gimbal designed to support long-range airborne surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting and search-and-rescue missions. The system integrates daylight, short-wave infrared (SWIR) and...

September 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

IAF Signs Contract for Indigenous VR-Based Mirage-2000 Part-Task Trainer

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a procurement contract for a virtual reality (VR)-based Part-Task Trainer for its Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft, marking another milestone in the transition of...

India Plans Second Fighter Jet Production Line, Multiple Missile Makers as Defence Exports Near ₹38,000 Crore

India is considering the establishment of a second fighter aircraft production line to minimise reliance on a single manufacturing facility and strengthen its domestic defence industry, Defence Secretary Rajesh...