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Farnborough/Bengaluru, July 22, 2026. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed a long-term agreement for the production and supply of turbine ring forgings in superalloys for the CFM LEAP engine programme. Under the agreement, HAL will manufacture near-net shape ring forgings for the LEAP engine at its state-of-the-art Ring Rolling facility at … The post HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines Sign Long-Term Contract for CFM LEAP Engine Turbine Forgings at Farnborough International Airshow appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 22 formally flagged in Samudra Pradakshina, the first-ever tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, marking the successful completion of a 314-day voyage by nine women officers of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Aboard the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni, the crew covered nearly 25,500 nautical … The post Nine women officers complete 314-day tri-service circumnavigation expedition appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru/Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2026. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on July 22, reiterated India’s “strong concern” over the safety of Indian seafarers during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila, days after an attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo claimed the lives of four Indian nationals. … The post EAM Jaishankar raises safety of Indian seafarers with Russian FM Lavrov after MV Golden Leo attack appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Farnborough, July 22, 2026. Airbus Helicopters’ tactical uncrewed aerial system U030 Flexrotor has officially started maritime surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea on behalf of the European Maritime Security Agency (EMSA). In December 2025, Airbus Helicopters was awarded a €30 million framework contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Remotely Piloted Aircraft … The post The Airbus U030 Flexrotor starts operations with the European Maritime Safety Agency appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

From Shyam Bhatia London, July 22, 2026. The United States has long portrayed itself as the world’s principal defender of nuclear non-proliferation. Yet Washington’s latest civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia raises an uncomfortable question: are American nuclear principles governed by international law, or by geopolitics? The Trump administration has approved a 30-year civil nuclear … The post Trump Approves 30-year Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Saudi Arabia appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

FARNBOROUGH. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Safran Helicopter Engines announced on July 22, 2026 the signing of an agreement to jointly explore areas of cooperation in existing and emerging vertical lift platforms at the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement, signed by Rich Benton, vice president and general manager of Sikorsky, and Cédric Goubet, president … The post Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines Expand Strategic Collaboration at Farnborough International Air Show appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

FARNBOROUGH. July 21, 2026. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and MBDA have announced a commitment to integrate the European missile-maker’s SPEAR precision strike weapons onto new aircraft built by the American uncrewed aircraft manufacturer. GA-ASI President David R. Alexander and MBDA UK Managing Director Chris Allam signed a memorandum of understanding that outlined the … The post GA-ASI and MBDA Commit to Weapons Collaboration appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has achieved a major breakthrough in India’s underwater combat capabilities with its indigenous Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell Air-Independent Propulsion system.Indian defence scientists are now moving beyond this milestone by designing a highly advanced hybrid energy network. This architecture is intended to provide future conventional submarines with Read Full Article at Source

Engine bottlenecks that have long constrained Hindustan Aeronautics’ TEJAS MK-1A fighter production could soon begin to ease, Flight Global report.The new chairman and managing director of HAL, Ravi Kota, has made clearing the Indian air-framer’s extensive backlog his top priority. Speaking at the 2026 Farnborough Air Show, he explained that even before assuming leadership in May, he had already Read Full Article at Source

Farnborough, July 21, 2026. BOC Aviation Limited  has announced an order for up to 220 Pratt & Whitney GTFTM engines, which will power up to 110 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX business. “With this latest order, BOC Aviation is demonstrating its continued confidence in the GTF, which is the most … The post BOC Aviation confirms order for up to 220 engines from RTX’s Pratt & Whitney appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source