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Mexico for C-130J-30

New Delhi, May 12 -- The Fuerza Aerea Mexicana (FAM) recently announced the acquisition of their first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, making Mexico the first country in L... Read More


EASA approves Saab 2000(F) STC

New Delhi, May 12 -- Jetstream Aviation Capital announced the EASA approval of Taby Air Maintenance's Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Saab 2000 Cargo conversion, representing a meaningful ... Read More


Saab launches 2nd Polish SIGINT ship

New Delhi, May 12 -- On 14 January 2026, the launch of Poland's second SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) ship from Saab, ORP Henryk Zygalski, took place in Gdansk, Poland. ORP Henryk Zygalski is the secon... Read More


Saab order for Trackfire

New Delhi, May 12 -- Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration FMV for the Trackfire Remote Weapon Station (RWS). The order value is approximately SEK 1.5 billion and... Read More


(Conclusion)

New Delhi, May 12 -- Exercise Garuda VIII represents both culmination and foundation-the peak of over two decades of joint air combat training and the starting point for deeper collaboration. The exer... Read More


Strategic assessment and future implications

New Delhi, May 12 -- Exercise Garuda VIII concluded on 27 November 2025, having achieved its stated objectives of enhancing tactical interoperability, refining combat procedures, and strengthening the... Read More


Aerial refueling operations

New Delhi, May 12 -- The aerial refueling operations conducted during the exercise represented significant capability validation, demonstrating compatibility between Indian fighters and French tanker ... Read More


Professional knowledge exchange and weapons simulation

New Delhi, May 12 -- The exercise design incorporated contemporary combat developments, ensuring training relevance to current operational challenges. Advancements in air-to-air, air-to-surface and su... Read More


Training progression and familiarisation

New Delhi, May 12 -- The operational progression featured careful attention to familiarisation before progressing to complex operations. Immediately following arrival, familiarisation flights were con... Read More


Logistical performance and cultural exchange

New Delhi, May 12 -- The logistical preparation for the deployment was comprehensive and demonstrated the IAF's capability to sustain complex operations at extended distances from home bases. Planning... Read More