In a significant move to reinforce national security, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , has approved the procurement of 288 additional S-400  surface-to-air missiles from Russia . The decision comes after the extensive deployment of the S-400 system during Operation Sindoor  in May 2025. The acquisition, estimated at around ₹10,000 crore, aims to replenish interceptor stocks and ensure sustained operational readiness of India’s

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation  (UAC), a subsidiary of the state-owned Rostec Group, has signed a preliminary agreement with India’s Flamingo Aerospace for the supply of six Il-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft. The agreement was announced during Wings India 2026, the country’s flagship civil aviation exhibition held in Hyderabad . The signing reflects a growing focus by both nations on strengthening cooperation in civil aviation, moving beyond traditional defence par

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  (HAL) and Russia’s  United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture the SJ-100  regional passenger aircraft in India. The agreement was formalized at the Wings India 2026 civil aviation exhibition in Hyderabad , marking one of the most significant steps taken by India in decades toward large-scale commercial aircraft manufacturing. The partnership represents a strategic shift for HAL , which has traditional