Air Platforms

currentdefencenews.com > News > Air Platforms

August 17, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

India Opens Bids for 60 New Military Airlifters

India has issued a formal request for proposals to acquire 60 Multi-Role Transport Aircraft for the Indian Air Force in a procurement estimated at around 1 trillion rupees, or...

August 16, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Astra Mk1 Export Faces Fighter Integration Hurdles

India’s Astra Mk-I beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile has emerged as a major indigenous aerospace development and could offer export opportunities to countries operating compatible fighter aircraft. However, integrating the missile...

August 15, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Reliance, Rolls-Royce Team on AMCA Engine

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to partner on the design, development, manufacturing, and delivery of an indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft...

August 10, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

India explores role in French-led FCAS program

New Delhi is moving toward closer involvement in Europe’s Future Combat Air System, choosing the French-led sixth-generation fighter initiative instead of the Global Combat Air Program being developed by...

August 10, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

US Navy awards V2X Super Hornet pylon deal

V2X has secured an $87 million US Navy contract to refurbish and modernize SUU-79 pylons installed on F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. These underwing components provide the...

August 10, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Niger receives Mi-24V and Mi-171 aircraft

Algeria has strengthened its military support for Niger by donating four helicopters and associated equipment. The transfer consists of two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 transport aircraft, together...

August 9, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Su-57 offer highlights advanced Russian strike options

Russia is reportedly offering India more than the Su-57 fighter itself. The reported proposal includes a family of air-launched weapons and unmanned systems intended to exploit the aircraft’s stealth...

August 9, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

AMCA development remains under Indian control

The expanded participation of India’s private defence industry in the AMCA programme marks an important shift in how the country plans to develop and manufacture advanced combat aircraft. Tata...

August 8, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

India-Japan air ties could deepen with F-2 deployment

The reported plan to send Japan’s Mitsubishi F-2 fighters to India for a bilateral air exercise could become an important step in India-Japan air-power cooperation. The move would be...

August 7, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

L3Harris advances F-16 electronic warfare system

L3Harris Technologies has reached a new testing milestone for Viper Shield, completing its first flight involving two F-16 aircraft equipped with the electronic warfare system. The achievement moves the...