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Lost siblings?

New Delhi, May 12 -- On X, user @RealAirPower1 commented on the ongoing Israel/US vs Iran war in March 2026: "CENTCOM has confirmed the use of one way attack drones (loitering munitions/LM) in Operati... Read More


Long time no see. Twenty years later!

New Delhi, May 12 -- Nayantara Handa worked with the Vayu Team two decades ago and always kept in touch. But the real surprise was her dropping in all these years later in February 2026 and charming t... Read More


IAF to acquire six executive jets

New Delhi, May 12 -- Embraer, Dassault Aviation and Fairchild Dornier are amongst another half dozen companies bidding for an expected Indian Air Force (IAF) requirement for up to six business jets to... Read More


Barak evaluated by the Indian Navy

New Delhi, May 12 -- The Rafael Barak naval vertical launch air defence missile had been initially developed for the Israeli Navy and is now also in service with at least two other navies. Most recent... Read More


Vikhr-M missiles for Mi-17-1V's

New Delhi, May 12 -- The Kazan Helicopter Plant (or KVZ) has embarked on a contract for supplying India with forty Mi-17-IV military transport helicopters. The $170 million contract (for 40 helicopter... Read More


IAI to upgrade Indian Mi-8/17s

New Delhi, May 12 -- Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) is offering its tactical upgrade package to the Indian Air Force for its Russian- built Mil Mi-8/17 utility helicopters. IAI's Lahav division had ... Read More


Snecma may offer help on LCA engine

New Delhi, May 12 -- Snecma is offering to deepen its involvement in India's Kaveri indigenous aero-engine programme and may allow DRDO to tap technology developed for its flagship M88 fighter powerpl... Read More


The Bhuj earthquake: Relief operations

New Delhi, May 12 -- The town of Bhuj, in the Kutch area of Gujarat state and scores of smaller places literally collapsed at 0852 hours on 26 January 2001, being the eipcentre of a 7.9 Richter-scale ... Read More


Tata's pick up Pilatus PC-12

New Delhi, May 12 -- Tisco have bought a single PC-12 and is the first in India for the Swiss based Pilatus. Arun Sharma, Managing Director, Aviators (India) Pvt Ltd marketing and sales representative... Read More


Snecma signs MoU with Air India

New Delhi, May 12 -- Snecma has signed a memorandum of understanding with Air India to set up an aero-engine maintenance joint venture in the country. The French company says the project could be laun... Read More