Defence & Aerospace

Embraer forecasts 3.7 pc annual global air traffic growth through 2045

Embraer forecasts 3.7 pc annual global air traffic...

July 20, 2026

Aircraft manufacturer Embraer projects global passenger traffic to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.7 pc between 2026 and 2045, reaching 19 trillion Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs) by the end of the forecast period. Driven by strong demand for regional connectivity ...

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BEL targets stronger export growth through Eurosatory participation

BEL targets stronger export growth through Eurosat...

July 3, 2026

What did BEL bring to Eurosatory 2026 and what are its expectations from the exhibition? BEL came to Eurosatory 2026 with a wide range of products and solutions. It had around 350 products that are being used extensively by the Indian armed forces and many international customers...

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Embraer acquires full ownership of Mexican EZ Air

Embraer acquires full ownership of Mexican EZ Air

July 2, 2026

As part of its strategy to expand its manufacturing operations, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has acquired full ownership of Mexico-based EZ Air Interior by purchasing the remaining 50 pc stake from Safran Cabin, a subsidiary of French aviation giant Safran. In a press ...

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ePlane completes assembly of full-scale e200X electric aircraft

ePlane completes assembly of full-scale e200X elec...

June 24, 2026

Electric aviation firm ePlane has completed the assembly of its full-scale electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the e200X, marking the start of ground and flight testing before certification and commercial operations. In a press statement, ePlane says that the...

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Leonardo launches EUR 1.2 billion transition plan

Leonardo launches EUR 1.2 billion transition plan

June 24, 2026

As companies step up investments in climate transition, Italian defence and aerospace major Leonardo has unveiled a EUR 1.2 billion plan to integrate emissions reduction, resource efficiency and supply chain resilience into its long-term business strategy. In a press statement, L...

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With numerous business deals, Indian tech marks its presence at Vivatech Paris

With numerous business deals, Indian tech marks it...

June 23, 2026

The 10th edition of Vivatech, a leading technology show that is held in Paris and which has emerged as the largest technology show in Europe, that closed on Saturday drew a record 200,000 visitors, making it the largest-ever edition of the show that has gained immense global atte...

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India’s increasing footprint draws attention at Eurosatory 2026

India’s increasing footprint draws attention at ...

June 22, 2026

On Friday, Eurosatory 2026, which was the largest edition ever of the world’s largest defence industry show, closed doors with record participation, not just in terms of exhibitors or exhibition area, but also in terms of visitors as growing global geopolitical instability and...

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MKU partners with Indonesian Republikorp to expand defence manufacturing

MKU partners with Indonesian Republikorp to expand...

June 20, 2026

Strengthening defence manufacturing ties between India and Indonesia, Indian defence manufacturer MKU has signed an agreement with Indonesia’s Republikorp to establish electro-optics production in Indonesia, including technology transfer and local manufacturing of night-vis...

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India playing an increasingly important role at Eurosatory

India playing an increasingly important role at Eu...

June 19, 2026

What are the highlights of Eurosatory 2026? Eurosatory 2026 is very different from the previous editions due to the fact that there is a possibility of conflict between Europe and Russia within three years. So, the gap is enormous in order to be prepared for that. We have to comp...

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Thales, Renault Group partner to industrialise Toutatis loitering munition production

Thales, Renault Group partner to industrialise Tou...

June 17, 2026

French defence company, Thales, has partnered with automotive manufacturer, Renault Group,  to industrialise the large-scale production of the Toutatis loitering munition, combining defence technology expertise with automotive manufacturing capabilities. The companies aim to b...

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