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Airbus has unveiled Germany’s first new Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet under Project Quadriga at its factory in Manching.

The €5.4 billion deal includes 38 new jets (30 single-seat and 8 two-seat versions). These aircraft will replace Germany’s oldest Eurofighters and are scheduled for delivery from 2025 to 2030.

Main Improvements

• Better Radar: The jet features a powerful new AESA radar (called ECRS Mk1). It can detect enemy aircraft, drones, and missiles more effectively even small or hard-to-see threats and is harder to jam.
• Modern Cockpit: It includes a large, easy-to-read 12x22-inch display screen and upgraded computers for better control and awareness during missions.

The new Tranche 4 jets are multi-role fighters. They will also support electronic warfare roles to help replace Germany’s aging Tornado aircraft. Germany has already ordered 20 additional Tranche 5 Eurofighters for delivery in the early 2030s. The first Quadriga jet is expected to make its maiden flight soon, with the entire fleet planned to remain in service until the 2060s.

BSE Announcement - Award of Order / Receipt of Order

Specs:

• GE SF Lens 1: Ø50 × 6.0 mm
• GE SF Lens 2: Ø26 × 4.5 mm

Pic 3,4,5,6 for representation only

NDTV

Key highlights: • INR 100 Crore investment announced for GE Aerospace’s Pune facility

• Total investment in the site now exceeds INR 510 Crore over the last three years

• Facility supports GE90, GEnx, GE9X, and CFM LEAP engine programmes

• Over 500 apprentices trained annually through the facility’s workforce development programmes

Press Trust of India

Hindustan Times

Tonbo Imaging has completed the delivery of a major order of advanced thermal clip-on sights for the Indian Army ahead of schedule.

The systems are designed for snipers and designated marksmen, enabling target detection and engagement in darkness, smoke, haze, and other degraded visual conditions without modifying existing day optics

Tonbo Imaging

Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, known as APKWS, uses laser guidance to turn unguided rockets into precision weapons capable of engaging drones and other threats at a fraction of the cost of conventional missiles.

Rapid procurement and testing work by the MoD alongside industry partners BAE Systems and QinetiQ enabled the system to reach operational service within months of development beginning.

successful test strike against a ground-based target took place in March, followed by successful air-to-air firing conducted by RAF Typhoon pilots from 41 Test and Evaluation Squadron in April

Defence experts have estimated APKWS rockets used by other countries cost around $30,000 (£22,377) each. The system is already used by the US military.

This is closer to the price of the Shahed 136 long-range drone, which is estimated to cost between $20,000 to $50,000.

BBC

This deployment has become a frequent in recent days. Sudden interest over this region is quite alarming , what US trying to snoop ?

South Korea plans to retire its aging F-5 Tiger II fighter fleet by the end of 2027, moving up the original 2030 timeline to accelerate the transition to the domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter.

Key details of this transition include:

Accelerated Retirement: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Son Seok-rak announced on May 13, 2026, that the F-5s will be phased out by the end of 2027 rather than 2030.

Replacement Strategy: The 4.5-generation KF-21 Boramae, which received final combat suitability approval in May 2026, will replace the retiring F-5s, with deliveries expected to begin in September 2026

The ROKAF intends to have approximately 120 KF-21 jets deployed by 2032 as part of a move toward modernizing its air combat capabilities

The Korea Herald

Former R&AW Chief on downsizing of PM convoy

• Security cant be a status symbol and I am against the 2 vehicle being used
• I personally feel special arrangements for PM's security
• Security should be reviewed and strengthened -Drone and Sniper threats prevail

ANI

Image is for reference of SABAL-20 UAV(DETAILS⬇️)

EndureAir SABAL-20 is a specialized, heavy-payload tandem-rotor electric logistics drone developed for high-altitude operations and military logistics for Indian Armed Forces

Design is Inspired by the Boeing Chinook helicopter it was designed to deliver critical supplies like ammunition, food, and medical equipment to difficult terrains.

VTOL Capabilities: Vertical Take-Off and Landing, enabling operation from small, confined areas

EndureAir Systems Pvt. Ltd.

PIB India

Flying a Su-30MKI under intense pakistanis surveillance and AD-threats, Sqn Ldr Mailk successfully carried out precision strikes.

The Sqn Ldr from Imphal East was later awarded the Vir Chakra for his bravery and leadership.

Hailing from Keikhu village in Manipur’s Imphal East district, Malik belongs to the Meitei Pangal community.

He joined the IAF in 2015 as part of the 195th Flying Course and rose to the rank of Squadron Leader in 2021.

He later specialised in deep-strike and air-superiority missions requiring precision flying in hostile combat conditions.

India Today

✅22 in fly away condition, 92 to be produced in India.

✅Tata, Mahindra and Adani in contention for Dassault jv partner.

The Print

Under the agreement, GMR Aero Technic will perform Phase 56 heavy maintenance checks on Boeing P 8I aircraft at its state of the art MRO facility within the GMR Aerospace Park SEZ in Hyderabad.

"The maintenance will include structural upgrades, comprehensive inspections, painting, and system upgrades, fully aligned with Boeing and defence aviation maintenance standards".

The Hindu