IAF-HAL conclude ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft
The Hindu: The Indian Air Force and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Thursday concluded a ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft. Speaking at the event, which marked the end of three business days of the Expo, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh a strong and prosperous ‘New India’ is fully ready to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with major world powers. Earlier the Defence Ministry held an event ‘Invest for Defence’ meant to promote investment in the defence sector in the country both by the Indian industry as well Foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers. Lockheed Martin shared its plans for establishing MRO and Multi Role Fighter Aircraft facilities in the country and integrating local manufacturers into the global supply chain while SAAB India announced that it is planning to commence production of Karl-Gustaf launchers in India by 2024.