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AXIOM-4: PERFECT PACIFIC OCEAN SPLASHDOWN

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Issue 7, 2025

India caps landmark space mission, ISRO to step up next — Gaganyaan & space station

- MANISH KUMAR JHA

AXIOM-4: PERFECT PACIFIC OCEAN SPLASHDOWN

JULY 15, 2025 MARKS THE CONCLUSION OF AXIOM MISSION 4 with the safe splashdown of the Dragon “Grace” capsule carrying Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Poland’s Slawosz Uznanski, Hungary’s Tibor Kapu, and NASA veteran Peggy Whitson in the Pacific Ocean off California.

For India, Shukla’s return is far more than symbolic—it’s the first time an astronaut has stepped aboard the ISS and returned in over four decades since Rakesh Sharma’s historic flight in 1984.

Prime Minister Modi also lauded India’s historic space milestone in his tweet: “I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India's first astronaut to have visited the International Space Station, he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit. It marks another milestone towards our own Human Space Flight Mission - Gaganyaan.”

imageHis 18-day stay, during which he conducted seven ISRO experiments—including growing fenugreek and studying muscle regeneration—paves the way for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission in 2027.

Shukla's successful mission strengthens India's standing in commercial spaceflight, fosters deeper international collaboration, and provides invaluable experience in astronaut training, microgravity operations, and human spaceflight readiness—crucial foundations as India charts its own path in crewed space exploration. Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successfully piloted his Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew members back to Earth as they splashed down off the coast of San Diego at 3.01 p.m. IST. The crew had departed from the orbiting laboratory on July 14 onboard the SpaceX Dragon.

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ROLLS-ROYCE OPENS ITS LARGEST GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTRE IN BENGALURU

Rolls-Royce has inaugurated its largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre (GCC) at Manyata Embassy Business Park in Bengaluru, further strengthening its long-term presence in India.

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Issue 9, 2025

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MOD SIGNS CONTRACT FOR PROCUREMENT OF 97 LCA MKIA AIRCRAFT

Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for Indian Air Force, at a cost of over 62,370 crore (excluding taxes), on September 25, 2025.

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1 min

Issue 9, 2025

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SP’s Aviation

PILATUS HANDS OVER THE FIRST PC-12 PRO

Following on from the launch of the new model in spring 2025, the very first customer, Dion Weisler, recently took delivery of his brand-new aircraft and personally flew it home from Switzerland to Australia.

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1 min

Issue 9, 2025

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“IAF - A SELF-ASSURED, CAPABLE AND GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE AEROSPACE POWER

On the occasion of the 93rd Indian Air Force Day, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, engaged in an in-depth conversation with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief of SP's Aviation, and shared his insights on specific issues concerning the Indian Air Force

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8 mins

Issue 9, 2025

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SWEDEN ORDERS FOUR EMBRAER C-390 MILLENNIUM

Sweden acquired four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer.

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1 min

Issue 9, 2025

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FROM BRAZIL TO BHARAT: EMBRAER'S COMMITMENT TO INDIA'S AIR POWER

Currently, nearly 50 Embraer aircraft — spanning 11 different types — operate in India across defense, commercial, and business aviation sectors. All are supported by Embraer's established service and support network in the country

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3 mins

Issue 9, 2025

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CHARIOTS OF THE BATTLEFIELD – COMBAT HELICOPTERS

As warfare enters the era of multi-domain operations, combat helicopters are evolving with artificial intelligence, stealth, and manned-unmanned teaming, ensuring they remain relevant and strategically decisive in the battles of the future

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7 mins

Issue 9, 2025

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SP’s Aviation

INDIAN AIR FORCE – POST OPERATION SINDOOR

Operation Sindoor highlighted the evolving nature of modern warfare, underlining the need for doctrinal shifts and operational reforms. The focus now lies on integrating new technologies, strengthening joint capabilities, and adapting strategies to ensure readiness for future multi-domain challenges.

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6 mins

Issue 9, 2025

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IAF - TARGET '42 SQUADRONS'

While the IAF's roadmap through Tejas Mk-1A / Mk-2, MRFA, and AMCA is conceptually sound, blending indigenous development with foreign procurement to manage risk and speed, the implementation may drag beyond the timeline. What is to be done?

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5 mins

Issue 9, 2025

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THE IAF'S MIG-21: FAREWELL TO A LEGEND

For over three decades, from the 1970s to the 2000s, the MiG-21 was the backbone of the IAF, even as more advanced jets like the Mirage 2000, the MiG-29 and the Su-30 MKI were acquired

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5 mins

Issue 9, 2025

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