Defence & Aerospace

Siemens partners with Sarla Aviation to fast-track eVTOL programme 

Siemens partners with Sarla Aviation to fast-track...

August 5, 2026

Marking a step towards urban air mobility, technology company Siemens will support Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation with digital engineering software to accelerate electric air taxi development before its planned 2028 debut. In a press statement, Siemens says that Sarla Aviation is...

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Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki partner for eVTOL aircraft for medical emergencies

Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki partner for eVTOL a...

July 31, 2026

Air India, a Tata group’s airline, SkyDrive, a developer and manufacturer of eVTOL aircraft, and Japanese automobile manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation have joined hands to assess the potential of deploying advanced air mobility solutions for time-critical medical logistics ...

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Leonardo reports 45 pc jump in H1 2026 orders, raises full-year guidance

Leonardo reports 45 pc jump in H1 2026 orders, rai...

July 31, 2026

Amid sustained global demand for defence and aerospace technologies, Leonardo, a leading Italian aerospace, defence and security company, reported a 44.6 pc year-on-year increase in new orders during the first half of 2026, driven by strong performance across all business sectors...

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PGZ to unveil heavy infantry fighting vehicle prototype at MSPO 2026

PGZ to unveil heavy infantry fighting vehicle prot...

July 23, 2026

Ahead of the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) 2026, that will open at Kielce on September 8, Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) has announced plans to showcase a heavy infantry fighting vehicle prototype, missile technologies and defence programmes as nearly 1,000 exhib...

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Chinese Embassy in New Delhi marks 99th anniversary of PLA

Chinese Embassy in New Delhi marks 99th anniversar...

July 22, 2026

The Chinese Embassy in New Delhi hosted a reception on Tuesday to commemorate the 99th founding anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), where Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong reaffirmed China’s commitment to peaceful development and called for continu...

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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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