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Aerospace

India’s Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission

Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace launched its Vikram-1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India, on July 18.
Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace launched its Vikram-1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India, on July 18.

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

The test marks China’s first successful retrieval of an orbital-class rocket, putting the country closer to developing reusable rockets.
The test marks China’s first successful retrieval of an orbital-class rocket, putting the country closer to developing reusable rockets.

Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles, Indian govt official says

FILE PHOTO: The Indian Army's BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The Indian Army's BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

Israel expects new air defence orders from Europe due to Russia concerns

A \"David's Sling\" launcher system can be seen during a ceremony in which Israel declared its \"David's Sling\" intermediate-range air defence shield fully operational, at Hatzor air base in southern Israel April 2, 2017. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
A \"David's Sling\" launcher system can be seen during a ceremony in which Israel declared its \"David's Sling\" intermediate-range air defence shield fully operational, at Hatzor air base in southern Israel April 2, 2017. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Former commander of troops in Syria named to head Russian aerospace troops

German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse

People watch the presentation of Leonardo Helicopters AW249 Fenice attack helicopter as part of the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
People watch the presentation of Leonardo Helicopters AW249 Fenice attack helicopter as part of the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse

Activists block a road to the venue during protest on the opening day of the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt
Activists block a road to the venue during protest on the opening day of the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

Bombardier to expand private jet service hub in Singapore and hire over 200 new staff

Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth touring the current Bombardier's Singapore Service Centre in Singapore, on Jun 9, 2026.
Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth touring the current Bombardier's Singapore Service Centre in Singapore, on Jun 9, 2026.

Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

A police officer stands in front of heavily damaged production line for rocket propellant of Hanwha Aerospace's factory after an explosion, in Daejeon, South Korea, June 1, 2026.    Yonhap via REUTERS
A police officer stands in front of heavily damaged production line for rocket propellant of Hanwha Aerospace's factory after an explosion, in Daejeon, South Korea, June 1, 2026.    Yonhap via REUTERS

At least 5 killed, 2 injured in explosion at Hanwha Aerospace facility in South Korea

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace said the company was investigating the situation.
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace said the company was investigating the situation.

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