After hoping for a first flight in May, India now plans to test its reusable launch vehicle in June, according to the country’s top scientist.

India is hoping to unveil a new civil aviation policy next month, as part of its plans to boost regional air connectivity and reopen closed airports to enhance passenger growth.

India is in the final stages of its negotiations with France to purchase 36 Dassault Rafale fighters, Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar says, but the deal has not yet been finalized.