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HAL looks to build light helicopters to develop medium chopper expertise

The second and concluding part of the series on India's indigenous aerospace industry traces HAL's strategy to retain its position as the country's top-performing defence PSU

From fighters to copters, how R&D powers HAL's Himalayan-altitude flight

In the first of a two-part series on India's indigenous aerospace industry, Business Standard traces HAL's pioneering research and development

Revamped Tejas Mk 1A ready for takeoff: First batch of 16 to serve IAF

Embark on the first leg of a four-part journey as the Tejas fighter undergoes an evolution

New orders point to further gains for Hindustan Aeronautics stock

HAL is the primary supplier of India's military aircraft, helicopters, engines, avionics and accessories and the main provider of maintenance for defence aerospace

HAL posts double-digit growth with record revenues of Rs 29,810 cr for FY24

The company signed an export contract with Guyana Defence Forces for supply of two Hindustan228 aircrafts which were delivered within a month of singing the contract

Govt clears project to develop AMCA 5th generation stealth fighter aircraft

The project would see the prototype manufactured by industry including the public sector unit Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, they said

In Aatmanirbhar push, MoD makes indigenous purchases worth Rs 40K cr

The contract for buying ship-borne BrahMos systems has also been signed with BrahMos Aerospace for Rs 988 crore

HAL, DRDO to begin Rs 60,000 crore Sukhoi fighter jet fleet upgrade

The project aims to enhance the aircraft's capabilities with new radars, mission control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new weapon systems for the Indian Air Force

ALHs of Army Aviation fly-past in Rudra formation over Kartavya Path

The Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) of the Army Aviation Corps performed a fly-past over the Kartvya Path in the 75th Republic Day parade on Friday. It was followed by marching contingents of the army. The fly-past in the Rudra formation was led by the newly inducted Prachand helicopter, followed by three Rudra helicopters. The marching contingents included those from the Madras Regiment, the Grenadiers, and the Rajputana Rifles. The combined band of the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre, the 58 Gorkha Training Centre and the 39 Gorkha Training Centre, and one of the JAK Li Regt Centre, the 1 Signal Training Centre and the Arty Centre, Hyderabad, were also among the contingents.

Year ender 2023: Here's a look at top critical tech deals between India, US

Politically, the sharing is made easy by the fact that after plenty of years, both nations will have governments that will have their mandate in the same year at the same time

New orders, improving execution to boost Hindustan Aeronautics' prospects

DAC's Rs 2.23 trillion proposal approval likely to pay rich dividends to HAL

CDS General Anil Chauhan to open HAL's avionics exposition in Delhi

State-owned aerospace and defence equipment maker to showcase capabilities in avionics

CDS to inaugurate Avionics Expo-2023 in Delhi, focus on HAL capabilities

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is all set to showcase its rich legacy in the design, development and production of a diverse range of avionics systems during Avionics Expo-2023 to be held at Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on December 7-8.The Expo will be inaugurated by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan.C B Ananthakrishnan, CMD (Additional Charge), HAL said "We will demonstrate HAL's capabilities and contributions toward self-reliance in avionics, to our stakeholders, including the Indian Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Civil Aviation, DRDO and other important institutions."Avionics Product Displays: The expo will unveil a comprehensive range of avionics products designed and developed by HAL. Attendees will witness cutting-edge avionics systems deployed in various aircraft platforms, including advanced flight control systems, communication systems, navigation systems and more.D K Sunil, Director (Engineering and R & D) said "The event will ...

CSIR-NIIST, HAL sign MoU to strengthen indigenisation in aerospace sector

Kerala-based CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) signed an MoU on Thursday with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bengaluru for a collaboration in the nation's aerospace and defence sectors, NIIST said. NIIST said that it would be collaborating with HAL on strengthening the indigenisation and import substitution programme for the nation's aerospace and defence sectors, as envisioned by the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The MoU, signed and exchanged in Bengaluru, involves the development of magnesium and aluminium alloy castings and deals with related areas for the aerospace and defence sectors, it said in the release. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of senior scientists and officials from both organisations, the release said. "The MoU facilitates CSIR-NIIST to collaborate on human resource utilisation, facility utilisation, technology support services, consultancy services and collaborative research work

Hindustan Aeronautics partners Safran of France for making engine parts

The products that HAL and Safran will jointly produce in Bengaluru will power the Airbus A320 Neo family and the Boeing 737 Max single-aisle airliners

HAL, Safran Aircraft sign MoU for commercial engine parts manufacturing

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop industrial cooperation in ring forging manufacturing for commercial engines. HAL will produce LEAP (Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion, powering Airbus A320 Neo family and Boeing 737 Max) engine forgings at its Foundry & Forge facility here as part of the MoU. The MoU was signed by CEO (Bangalore Complex), HAL, Mihir Kanti Mishra, and Senior Vice-President (Purchasing), Safran Aircraft Engines, Dominique Dupuy, in Bengaluru in the presence of key officials from both companies on Thursday. "Safran is a long-standing partner, especially on our Helicopter programmes, as evidenced by the joint development of the "Shakti" helicopter engine. We are also going to codesign and coproduce the next generation IMRH engine with Safran. We are proud to take this partnership to another level, and to develop our skills in key technologies", Chairman & Managing Director ...

Aeroflex Industries in talks to enter aerospace sector, says top official

Following the recent success of its lunar mission, India launched its first solar mission, the latest step in its efforts to increase its share of the global satellite launch market by fivefold

Indian Air Force endorses the indigenous basic trainer aircraft 'HTT-40'

The HTT-40, which has been indigenously designed and developed by the Aircraft Research & Design Centre of HAL, is based on the training requirements of the IAF

HAL failure to anticipate EASA norms led to longer compliance checks: CAG

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited applied for European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification of Helicopter 1 in 2009 to enhance its export potential to European countries, but failed to anticipate stringent requirements of EASA which took longer time for compliance and a consequential additional fee, a CAG report has found. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)- Union Government (Public Sector Undertakings Ministry of Defence) for the year ended March 2020 Report No 18 of 2023 was presented in Parliament on Thursday, according to an official statement. "The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) also failed to identify technical experts to avail consultancy services for timely compliance of the stringent requirements of EASA. The expenditure of Rs 108.24 crore incurred was impaired," it said. As on March 31, 2021, there were nine main defence PSUs, six subsidiaries and two joint venture companies under the Ministry of Defence, the CAG has said in the report. On ..

Godrej Aerospace eyes share of GE 414 engine manufacturing, supply chain

Godrej Aerospace will be pitching to manufacture modules of the engine, a company official told Reuters during a plant visit