ST Engineering has signed a multi-year engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement with Xiamen Airlines to support the airline’s CFM LEAP-1A engines through their first Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV). The agreement was announced on February 4 by ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business.
Adani Defence – Leonardo Partnership Agreement: New Delhi, February 3, 2026 – Adani Defence & Aerospace (AD&A), the flagship defence and aerospace arm of Adani Enterprises, and Leonardo, a global leader in defence and aerospace, announced a strategic partnership to develop a comprehensive helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India.
Rheinmetall Wins Denmark Order for Supply of Ammuniton: Denmark has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply a wide range of ammunition under a large-volume framework agreement, marking a significant strengthening of the country’s defence capabilities. The agreement was formally signed during a ceremony held on 30 January 2026 and has a duration of seven years.
Singapore – ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business has inaugurated an integrated airframe and nacelle maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service centre at its Singapore facility. This marks the first time ST Engineering has combined both capabilities under a single roof in its global MRO network, offering operators a streamlined, one-stop solution.
India Defence Budget 2026: February 1, 2026, New Delhi: In a decisive move to bolster India’s national security, the Union Budget 2026 has allocated a historic $85.67 billion (₹7.85 lakh crore) to the defence sector, marking the largest-ever budgetary provision for the armed forces. This landmark allocation, a 15% increase from last year, comes in the wake of the “historic success” of Operation Sindoor—a major military operation that demonstrated India’s strategic capabilities and further reinforced the nation’s resolve to enhance its defence infrastructure.
Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, is poised to become a defining moment for the global aviation industry as it prepares to convene policymakers, industry leaders, innovators and investors from around the world. The four-day mega event will be held from 28 to 31 January 2026 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, and will be formally launched with a grand inaugural ceremony led by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu, alongside senior dignitaries from India and abroad.
India-EU Defence and Security Partnership: New Delhi — India and the European Union on Tuesday signed their first comprehensive defence and security partnership, marking a significant step in deepening strategic cooperation amid shifting geopolitical realities and growing cross-regional security threats.
Embraer-Adani Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) India: New Delhi, January 27, 2026 — Brazilian aerospace major Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership aimed at developing a comprehensive regional transport aircraft (RTA) ecosystem in India, marking a significant step toward strengthening indigenous aerospace manufacturing and regional connectivity.
Embraer at Wings India 2026: Hyderabad, January 27, 2026 — Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer will spotlight its next-generation commercial aircraft at Wings India 2026, placing the E195-E2 and E175 at the centre of its presence at the aviation show beginning January 28 in Hyderabad.
Hanwha Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP): Toronto, January 26, 2026 — South Korean defence and industrial conglomerate Hanwha has significantly expanded its industrial footprint in Canada, announcing a series of strategic partnerships with leading Canadian companies to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
Elbit Systems Iron Fist APS for US Army’s Bradley Fight Vehicles: Haifa, Israel, January 26, 2026 — Israeli defence electronics major Elbit Systems has secured a $228 million follow-on contract to supply its Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) for upgrades to the U.S. Army’s Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
HAL’s CATS Warrior – Tata ELxsi: January 2022, Bengaluru: India’s push towards next-generation air combat capabilities received a major boost as the CATS Warrior, a critical unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) under Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Combat Air Teaming System (CATS), successfully cleared a key development milestone. The achievement was announced by TATA Elxsi, a key industry partner in the programme.
India–Kenya Defence Exhibition in Nairobi: Nairobi / New Delhi, January 19, 2026— India is set to deepen its defence industrial engagement with Africa as a high-level Indian delegation, led by Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar, visits Kenya from January 19 to 21, 2026, to participate in the third India–Kenya Defence Exhibition and Seminar. The event will be held in Nairobi on January 19 under the Brand India initiative of the Department of Defence Production.
Paras Defence Launches Paras Semiconductor for Defence Chip Packaging: Mumbai, January 21: Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd has announced a strategic foray into the semiconductor sector with the launch of a new subsidiary, Paras Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd, marking a significant expansion into advanced and critical technologies.
EDGE Group – Barzan Holding Joint Venture DIMDEX 2026: Abu Dhabi/Doha — EDGE Group of the UAE and Qatar’s Barzan Holdings have agreed to establish a strategic joint venture aimed at the collaborative development of advanced defence technologies, marking a significant step in strengthening long-term industrial and defence cooperation between the two countries.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence Visits NSTL: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, chaired by Radha Mohan Singh, undertook an on-the-spot study visit to the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam on January 20, 2026, to review critical research and development efforts supporting the Indian Navy’s underwater warfare and maritime security capabilities.
British Challenger 3 MBT Clears Crewed Live Firing Trials: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has successfully completed the first-ever crewed live firing trials of Challenger 3, marking a major milestone in the development of the British Army’s next-generation Main Battle Tank.
6K Additive: Burgettstown, Pennsylvania — 6K Additive, a global leader in advanced metal powder production, has been selected as the preferred supplier of additive manufacturing powders to AGF Defcom, marking a significant strategic partnership aimed at supporting the rapidly expanding suppressor market. The announcement was made on January 19 during the SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas.
Rajnath Singh – Solar Group Medium Caliber Ammunition Factory: Nagpur, 19 January 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated a Medium Calibre Ammunition Manufacturing Facility at Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited in Nagpur, Maharashtra, underscoring the government’s commitment to achieving self-reliance in ammunition manufacturing and positioning India as a global production hub in the defence sector.
Rafael EuroTrophy-KNDS Deutschland Trophy APS for Leopard MBT: Tel Aviv — Israeli defence company Rafael has announced the signing of a major multi-nation contract under which EuroTrophy GmbH, its European joint venture, will supply Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) for the Leopard 2 A8 main battle tank programmes of Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Croatia.
Indian Navy Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barrage Suryadipta Projects Private Limited: New Delhi, January 19, 2026: The Indian Navy has signed a contract with M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane, for the construction and delivery of three 200-tonne Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges. The agreement was concluded on January 16, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Delhi, on Monday.
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron Singapore Visit: Singapore, January 17, 2026 — The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, marking an important milestone in India’s maritime engagement with Southeast Asia and underscoring the growing depth of naval cooperation between India and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
BEL-Indian Navy Advanced Autonomous Navigation & Control Software (A2NCS): Bengaluru (Karnataka) — In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence and maritime technology capabilities, the Indian Navy and state-run Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have jointly developed an advanced software solution that enables fully autonomous, unmanned operations of naval platforms at sea.
Leonardo Acquires Enterprise Electronics Corporation: Washington, D.C., January 16, 2026 — Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC), a U.S. company recognized globally for its advanced weather radar systems and satellite receiving stations, marking a significant expansion of Leonardo’s meteorological and environmental sensing capabilities.
Indian Air Force Rafale Fighter Deal: New Delhi, January 16, 2026 — India has taken a significant step towards expanding the combat strength of its air power, with a high-level defence panel clearing a proposal to procure 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from France. The move marks the first formal approval in what could become one of the largest defence acquisition deals in the country’s history, valued at over Rs 3 lakh crore (USD 33 Billion).
Air India- Singapore Airlines Cooperation Agreement: Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement, marking a significant step toward deepening their long-standing partnership and working toward definitive joint business agreements in the future. The agreement is aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and Singapore and delivering greater choice and benefits for customers of both airlines.
NBC Bearings-Ahamani Advanced Inc Partnership for Drone Manufacturing in India: National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), the flagship engineering company of the multi-billion-dollar CKA Birla Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ahamani EV Technology India Pvt. Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of Taiwan-based Ahamani Advanced Inc., to accelerate the commercialisation and adoption of advanced drone technologies in India. The partnership was announced on January 16 in New Delhi.
Bharat Forge Limited Drone Order: Pune-based Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), through its Aerospace Division, has achieved a major milestone in India’s defence modernisation efforts by securing contracts worth approximately Rs 300 crore under the Government of India’s ongoing Emergency Procurement–VI (EP-VI) framework. The contracts have been awarded to meet urgent operational requirements of the Indian Armed Forces and reflect growing confidence in indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.
Garuda Aerospace-BEL Drone Manufacturing: Chennai/New Delhi — In a move aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities, Garuda Aerospace and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue upcoming opportunities for supplying Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to the Indian Defence Forces, Central Police Organisations (CPOs), and specialised security units. The MoU was formalised in New Delhi on January 13, 2026, with Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and Director of Garuda Aerospace, and Prahalad, General Manager – Marketing at BEL, signing on behalf of their respective organisations.
DRDO Conducts Salvo Launch of Two Pralay Missiles: Pralay is best understood as a conventional, precision-strike missile designed to strengthen India’s deterrence below the nuclear threshold. Unlike ballistic missiles that are primarily associated with strategic nuclear roles, Pralay is tailored for high-accuracy, battlefield and theatre-level missions. This aligns with India’s need for credible response options against adversaries without escalating to nuclear use.
Indian Air Force Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Vice Chief of Air Staff: New Delhi, January 1, 2026: Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor SYSM PVSM AVSM VM on Wednesday assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force. He took over the appointment on January 1, 2026.
IAF Training Command Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas: New Delhi, January 1, 2026: Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas on Thursday assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command, Indian Air Force. He took over the prestigious appointment on January 1, 2026.
New Delhi, December 31, 2025 – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully carried out a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha, marking a key milestone in India’s missile development programme.
