HAL on Friday said it has entered into partnerships with the Indian industry-Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd and BEML-for manufacturing fuselage structures for the 'Prachand' Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), further expanding India's indigenous helicopter production ecosystem. Under the agreements, Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Adani Defence will manufacture 48 and 42 fuselage structures, respectively. Tushar Ranjan Behera, General Manager, Helicopter Division, signed the agreement with Cmde (Retd.) R. G. K. Rao, ED, Aerospace & Maritime for BEML and Prasanna Karthik, Vice President, ADSTL, for Adani Defence in the presence of the senior leadership of HAL, BEML and ADSTL, the company said in a release. "This partnership marks a significant step in strengthening India's aerospace ecosystem. For the first time, the private industry is being integrated into the production of helicopter fuselage structures. This partnership will expand capacity, strengthen the ...
Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Grasim Industries, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Astral, Petronet LNG, Sun TV Network, and GMR Airports are also to release their April-June earnings today
Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Grasim Industries, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Astral, Petronet LNG, Sun TV Network, and GMR Airports are also to release their April-June earnings today
India's defence sector has a robust order pipeline supported by higher procurement approvals, but faster execution remains critical to convert orders into revenue and sustain growth
HAL has filed a forgery and cheating case against a supplier, alleging fake test reports for components meant for the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft programme
The company's net profit rose to ₹4,196 crore ($438.32 million) for the quarter ended March 31, from ₹3,977 crore a year earlier
Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Apollo Tyres, Muthoot Finance, Indian Railway Finance Corporation, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles are also to release their January-March earnings today
State-run aerospace behemoth HAL on Friday said Ravi K has assumed charge as the 22nd Chairman and Managing Director of the company. He succeeded D K Sunil, who superannuated on April 30. Ravi brings over 30 years of experience across various sectors such as A&D, manufacturing and electronics, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said in a release. Prior to this, he was the Director (Operations) at HAL, where he led strategic planning and played a key role in securing HAL's Maharatna status. "My vision is to transform HAL into a globally competitive aerospace and defence enterprise, driven by innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), operational excellence, and people," Ravi said. He has held key leadership roles, including Executive Director and General Manager of the LCA Tejas Division, as well as Executive Director (Corporate Planning). During his tenure, he concluded various big-ticket contracts for HAL, such as the contract to supply 180 LCA Tejas to the Indian Air Force,
Among defence public-sector undertakings (DPSUs), DAM Capital said that it prefers Hindustan Aeronautics and Bharat Electronics.
The pact includes the transfer of manufacturing expertise to India and will be followed by a final contract
The Defence Ministry on Tuesday sealed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and surface-to-air missiles. While the ALH Mk-II helicopters are being procured for the Indian Coast Guard, the Shtil missiles will be deployed onboard the Indian Navy's warships. "The contract for ALH Mk-III (maritime role) along with operational role equipment, an engineering support package, and performance-based logistics support, valued at Rs 2,901 crore, has been inked with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd," the ministry said. It said these twin-engine helicopters incorporate state-of-the-art features superior to the currently operated airborne platforms and are capable of undertaking a wide spectrum of maritime security missions from shore-based airfields as well as from ships at sea. "The induction will significantly enhance the Indian Coast Guard's capability for fulfilling the duties of safety and protection of artificial islands, offshore installatio
HAL Share: In the December quarter, HAL posted a 30 per cent jump in year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in net profit for Q3FY26 to ₹1,866.68 crore, compared to ₹1,439.83 crore in Q3FY25
Ahead of the numbers, some analysts said improved order execution and easing supply chain issues were likely to aid the company's earnings
HAL missed the original February 2024 deadline to begin deliveries
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday flagged off the inaugural flight of the next-generation civil helicopter Dhruv NG, designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, to meet the requirements of the civil aviation market. Before take-off from HAL here, the minister joined the pilot in the cockpit to gain firsthand insight into the helicopter's advanced systems and features. According to HAL officials, Dhruv NG, a sophisticated 5.5-tonne, light twin-engine, multi-role helicopter engineered to master the diverse and demanding requirements of the Indian terrain is specifically upgraded to meet the rigorous demands of the global civil aviation market. The helicopter, which represents a milestone in indigenous rotary-wing capability, has been designed for enhanced safety, performance, and passenger comfort. The helicopter is equipped with twin Shakti 1H1C engines, providing enhanced power ratings and the advantage of internal maintenance capabilities within India. It
The crash happened around 2:10 pm (local time) while flying a demonstration flight for a crowd. It remains unclear if the pilot was able to eject.
HAL total expenses rose to ₹5,296.64 crore in Q2FY26, marking a 17.34 per cent increase Y-o-Y from ₹4,513.92 crore in Q2FY25
Q2FY26 company results: Firms including Hindustan Aeronautics, Cochin Shipyard, Indraprastha Gas, Info Edge (India), and Pfizer are also to release their July-September earnings reports today
HAL's new R&D manual to be unveiled Monday; Rs 17,000 crore in internal funds already earmarked for R&D investment over the next few years
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia's UAC have signed an MoU to produce SJ-100 passenger jets in India, marking the first full-scale civil aircraft manufacturing project in the country