Light Combat Helicopter inducted into Indian Air Force
NEW DELHI: In a big boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence, Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister) Rajnath Singh today presided over the formal induction of Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Jodhpur. Naming LCH as “Prachanda”, Raksha Mantri said that its induction comes […]
HAL signs Rs 2400 crore contract with Bharat Electronics
NEW DELHI: In a major boost to indigenization, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for development and supply of 20 types systems for the LCA Tejas Mk1A program here today. The five-year contract spanning from 2023 to 2028 is valued at Rs 2400 crores and involves supplying critical avionics […]
HAL signs Rs 5375 crores deal with GE Aviation
NEW DELHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has placed an order of for USD 716 million (Rs 5375 crores) for 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines and support services with GE Aviation, USA to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft. The contract was signed here today at HAL Corporate Office. “This is largest ever deal and the purchase order […]
Tejas priced at Rs 309 crore
NEW DELHI: Indian state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) CMD R Madhavan has said that country’s indigenous fighter machine Tejas cost will be Rs 309 crore and Rs 280 crore for the trainer version of the fighter craft. Day before yesterday at Inaugural Ceremony of Aero India 2021, in the presence of Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister) […]
Rs. 48,000 contract for 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas handed over to HAL
NEW DELHI: Today at Inaugural Ceremony of Aero India 2021, in the presence of Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister) Rajnath Singh, the Contract for 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Cabinet Committee on Security under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had approved procurement of 73 LCA […]
India inaugurates HAL’s second LCA Plant, Calls LCA pride of country
BENGALURU: India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the second plant of HAL’s LCA Division here today. He lauded the efforts made by HAL to increase the production capacity of LCA which is going to be the backbone of IAF fighter fleet in years to come. “HAL’s new LCA facility is example of how ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ […]
Tech Mahindra bags Rs 400 crore contract from HAL
NEW DELHI: IT major Tech Mahindra on Thursday said it has inked a Rs 400-crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to support the defence PSU’s “Project Parivartan” to streamline and standardise its business processes across the organisation. As per the contract, Tech Mahindra will be responsible for the transformation and modernisation of HAL’s Enterprise […]
Narendra Modi government to sell up to 15% stake in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
NEW DELHI: The government of India will sell up to 15 per cent stake in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) through an offer for sale (OFS), which could fetch about Rs 5,000 crore to the exchequer. The floor price for the offer has been fixed at Rs 1,001 per equity share of the company. The price […]
HAL awaiting approval for Mk-1A manufacture: CMD
COIMBATORE: Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd (HAL) is awaiting approval from the Cabinet for manufacture of LCA Mk-1A, the improvised version of Mk-1 to be supplied to Indian Air Force (IAF), a top official said on Wednesday. The Cabinet’s approval should have been received earlier, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 situation and the company is […]
HAL finalises plan to produce military helicopter on par with Boeing’s Apache Guardian
By Manash Pratim Bhuyan NEW DELHI:In an ambitious project with strategic significance, aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has started ground work to produce a 10 to 12 tonne attack helicopter by 2027 which will be comparable with some of the best medium-lift military choppers globally like the Apache of the Boeing. Chairman and Managing […]
HAL to receive Rs 45,000 crore orders for 83 LCA fighters
NEW DELHI: In a major boost for the indigenous defence manufacturing capability, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to place orders worth around Rs 45,000 crore with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to acquire 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighters. The IAF had issued a tender for 83 LCAs about two years ago […]
HAL integral part of global supply chain, proud of the partnership: Boeing
NEW DELHI: Indian suppliers are an integral part of Boeing’s global supply chain, a top official of the aerospace major said as Boeing and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) marked an important milestone in their collaboration. HAL celebrated a milestone with Boeing with the delivery of the 150th gun bay door for the F/A-18 Super Hornet. […]
HAL records all-time high turnover of Rs 19,705 crore
NEW DELHI: State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has posted an all-time high turnover of Rs 19,705 crore, registering a growth of 7.8% in 2018-19, the company said in a statement Monday. HAL’s Profit After Tax (PAT) for the fiscal year 2018-19 stood at Rs 2,282 crore, an increase of 14.8% over Rs 1,987 […]
Tamil Nadu wooing HAL to set up manufacturing unit at Salem
By Roopshree Nair CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government is impressing upon Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to set up a manufacturing unit at Salem as the state has been chosen for establishing the Centre’s ambitious defence corridor, a senior official has said. The move is a part of the ‘Make in India’ programme to catalyse indigenous […]
Hindustan Aeronautics capable of making Rafale jets
UDAIPUR: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chairman R. Madhavan on Friday said the HAL was capable of producing the Rafale aircraft but suggested that the question of transfer of technology does not arise in the current order of just 36 aircraft. The Congress has alleged that Narendra Modi government is buying the military aircraft from French […]