Defence Industry
Thales-KNDS RapidFire Land Air Defence System: Paris, France – June 17, 2025 – In a significant leap forward for land-based air defence, defence giants Thales and KNDS France today unveiled RAPIDFire Land, a highly anticipated terrestrial variant of their formidable 40 mm RAPIDFire Naval defence system. The announcement, made just hours ago, marks a pivotal moment in safeguarding critical infrastructure and mobile assets against an increasingly complex array of aerial threats, from swarming drones to sophisticated missiles.
Italy Air Force Inducts Leonardo’s M-345 Trainer Aircraft: GALATINA, ITALY – June 12, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for both the Italian Air Force and Leonardo as the advanced M-345 trainer aircraft officially joins the nation’s fleet, designated as the T-345A by the Armed Forces. This strategic introduction, replacing the venerable MB-339, is set to significantly bolster Italy’s long-standing leadership in military pilot training on a global scale.
Fincantieri-Milaha’s Strategic Partnership for Maritime Sector: DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. (Milaha), a leading provider of maritime and logistics solutions in the region, has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups. This strategic agreement sets a framework for potential collaboration in crucial areas including maritime services, project management, and technological integration, aiming to significantly enhance Qatar’s national development objectives, particularly in strengthening its maritime sector’s sovereign capacities.
Indian Air Force Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra: New Delhi, January 01, 2025: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command in a ceremony held today. Air Marshal Mishra, a fighter pilot commissioned in 1986, is an alumnus of prestigious institutions like the National Defence Academy (Pune), Air Force Test Pilots School (Bangalore), Air Command and Staff College (USA), and Royal College of Defence Studies (UK).
DRDO Transfers Latest Defence Tech to Industry Partners: Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra – In a significant move…
Max Aerospace to Invest $960 Million in Helicopter Facility in Nagpur: Nagpur, Maharashtra – Nagpur, the second capital of Maharashtra, is poised for a significant leap in India’s defence and aerospace landscape, as Max Aerospace and Aviation Pvt Ltd announces a massive investment of Rs 8,000 crore (approximately $960 million USD) to establish a state-of-the-art helicopter manufacturing facility. This ambitious project is set to unfold over the next eight years, marking a pivotal moment for indigenous defence production.
France shuts down display of 4 Israeli defence companies at Paris Air Show: LE BOURGET, France – June 17, 2025 – The usually vibrant and forward-looking atmosphere of the Paris Air Show was dramatically overshadowed on its opening day by an unprecedented diplomatic row, as four major Israeli defence companies found their exhibition stands abruptly shut down and shrouded behind imposing black partitions. The controversial move, initiated by French authorities, has ignited a furious response from Israel, casting a long shadow over one of the world’s most prestigious aerospace and defence events.
