IAF begins process to replace VIP transport fleet, issues RFI for new long-range business jetsThe Indian Air Force is starting to replace its old VIP transport planes. They have issued a request for information to buy four to six new...
IAF tender for 60 multirole transport aircraft puts Brazil, US and Russia in raceIndia's Air Force is gearing up to acquire 60 new transport aircraft. Heavyweights like Brazil's Embraer, America’s Lockheed Martin, and Ru...
KC-390 Millennium: Embraer positions NATO's new favourite for India's tactical airliftBrazilian aerospace firm Embraer is pitching its KC-390 Millennium for India's military transport aircraft deal, highlighting its versatili...
Mahindra, Embraer join hands to bring C-390 Millennium to IndiaMahindra Group and Embraer Defense & Security have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to introduce the C-390 Millennium military tran...
Brazil's Embraer eyes stronger India foothold, begins talks with Air India, IndiGoEmbraer sees significant growth potential in India across commercial, business, military, and eVTOL aircraft segments. CEO Francisco Gomes ...
Embraer sets up subsidiary in IndiaEmbraer, the Brazilian aerospace giant, has established a subsidiary in India to strengthen its presence across defence, commercial aviatio...
Outnumbered by Pakistan & China, India wants more 'eyes in the sky', early-warning AEW&CIndia is making significant progress in developing and deploying advanced indigenous airborne early-warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. T...
Brazil pitches for 'Scorpene Club' of nations as Macron visits IndiaIn an interview with ET, the Brazilian Secretary of Defence Products said that other areas of cooperation include the possibility of formin...
Brazil's Embraer eyeing IAF's medium transport aircraft dealPresident and CEO of Embraer Defence and Security Joao Bosco Costa Junior said the company is in talks with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (...
CAG blows holes in DRDO’s early warning planesIn a detailed report, the CAG has stated that the project is yet to be fully realised even though it was conceived in 2002, leaving gaps in...
In a first, IAF Embraer Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft carries out air-to-air refuellingThe aircraft successfully carried out Air to Air Refuelling (AAR), to fly a long duration flight beyond the aircraft’s stated endurance.
Embraer deal: CBI probe to continue; new blacklisting policy soon, says Parrikar"The CBI investigation into the $208 million deal will go by Indian laws on corruption, kickbacks, whatever it is, subject to evidence," he...
The Embraer controversy: 10 key factsBrazilian newspaper reported that Brazilian and US authorities were investigating bribes Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer allegedly ...
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar criticises A K Antony's tenure"I agree that Antony may have a clean image that does not mean the reflection of cleanliness in the actual procurement," Parrikar said.
IAF planning to get more Embraer jets for ferrying VIPsThe Indian Air Force is planning to procure more Embraer business jets for its Delhi-based Communication Squadron for ferrying VIPS.
India planning to develop its own AWAC system to boost air defence capabilitiesIndia is planning to develop indigenous Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) aimed at boosting its air defence capabilities.
- Indian AEW&C system to become operational by 2011
India's capability to monitor missile launches, troop movements and other security threats far outside its territorial borders will receive...