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Overshadowed by the spotlight on the Indian Air Force (IAF) ordering 83 Tejas Mark 1A fighters was the IAF’s request for proposal (RfP) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday for building up to 108 indigenous HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft.
Ironically, the IAF’s deputy chief handed over the RfP on the tarmac of the Yelahanka Air Base at precisely the spot where, in Aero India 2013, IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, had ordered a displayed HTT-40 to be removed, dismissively stating: “There is no need for this aircraft.”
As the HTT-40 has advanced swiftly through its
Ironically, the IAF’s deputy chief handed over the RfP on the tarmac of the Yelahanka Air Base at precisely the spot where, in Aero India 2013, IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, had ordered a displayed HTT-40 to be removed, dismissively stating: “There is no need for this aircraft.”
As the HTT-40 has advanced swiftly through its
