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Air Marshal Singh named IAF chief, to take charge on Sept 30

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, 59, will take over as the next chief of the Indian Air Force on September 30, the government announced on Saturday. Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh Singh has been closely associated with the Tejas light combat aircraft programme, a platform whose newer variants will form the cornerstone of IAF’s combat power in the coming decade …

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3 months ago

Air Marshal AP Singh named next Indian Air Force chief

Hindustan Times

The government on Saturday announced that Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, 59, will take over as the next chief of the Indian Air Force on September 30, succeeding Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, who will retire after holding the top position for three years. He will take charge of the world’s fourth largest air force in the rank of Air …

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3 months ago

HAL to deliver last four LCA Mk-1 trainers to IAF in 6 months

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: State-run aircraft maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will deliver the last four light combat aircraft trainers to the Indian Air Force by March 31, 2025, with the twin-seater jet filling a key training role and doubling as a fighter if needed, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday. In October 2023, HAL handed over the first trainer version …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Need to diversify production lines of LCA to meet demand: IAF Chief

The Hindu

As the Indian Air Force awaits deliveries of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft -Mk1A and India markets the fighter for exports, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has said there is the issue of matching up production capability with requirements. Japan fielded three F-2 fighters while US deployed six A-10 Thunderbolt close air support aircraft, three F-16s in addition …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

DK Sunil appointed HAL chief as aircraft maker gears up for key projects

Hindustan Times

DK Sunil, who has spearheaded several key aerospace programmes and is known for his design expertise, will take over as the next chief of the Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Sunday as the aircraft maker gears up to execute some critical projects for the armed forces. HT reported on August 29 that Sunil was the frontrunner for the top job …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

HAL in critical juncture, DK Sunil likely to be next chief

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set for a change of the guard at a time when the state-run plane maker is at a critical juncture –– it is grappling with a delay in the Tejas light combat aircraft programme, working towards finalising a deal for joint production of jet engines in the country, awaiting orders worth tens of thousands …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Deputy IAF Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Self-Reliance Defence Export Jet Production HAL BrahMos Akash missiles Tejas technology

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Amid efforts towards bolstering India's defence capabilities, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Deputy Chief of Air Staff, shed light on the Indian Air Force's strides towards self-reliance in aerospace manufacturing and its aspirations to emerge as a world-class defence exporter. #WATCH | Delhi: Air marshal Ashutosh Dixit says, "Today in the conference we have discussed the ramping of ammunition and using …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: The first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft on Thursday made its maiden flight from a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited facility in Bengaluru, and the country can look forward to its early induction into the Indian Air Force, state-run plane-maker HAL said. Tejas LCA Mk-1A “HAL achieved this significant production milestone with concurrent design and development, amid major supply chain challenges in …

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1 year, 2 months ago

HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to Indian Air Force

Hindustan Times

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Wednesday handed over the first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to the Indian Air Force. IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari receives the LCA Tejas twin-seater trainer aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited CMD CB Ananthakrishnan in Bengaluru. Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt was the chief guest during the function wherein the unveiling of …

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1 year, 2 months ago

First light combat aircraft to be handed over to Air Force today in Bengaluru

India Today

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will hand over the first Light Combat Aircraft twin-seater trainer version aircraft to the Indian Air Force in Bengaluru on Wednesday. As part of the LCA contract between the HAL and the IAF, the defence public sector unit has to supply eight twin-seater trainer aircraft to the force. The event will be attended by notable figures …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets

Firstpost

In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000-crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for procurement of 83 Tejas MK-1A jets for the IAF. With the additional 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets, the total number of indigenously-developed aircraft of the IAF will be 180 The Indian Air Force is in the process of finalising a Rs 1.15 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrayaan-3: Sidda's 'Exclusion' Sparks BJP-Cong Row, Modi Says 'Asked CM, Dy CM Not to Receive Me'

News 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to return to India after his two-nation visit on Friday, will head straight to Bengaluru, Karnataka to meet the Indian Space Research Organization scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 Mission. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network in Bengaluru on 26 August at around 7:15 AM,” according to a …

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1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi’s US Visit Signals Great Leap Forward in Technology, Trade & Defence Manufacturing Agreements - News18

News 18

There is a major upgrade in the Indo-American relationship. Not only did Prime Minister Modi’s state visit yield a cornucopia of high technology, trade, joint venture and defence manufacturing benefits, but it is on a scale such that the whole world will have to recalibrate how it considers India going forward. India has also signed the new-fangled Global Mineral Alliance …

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1 year, 10 months ago

First MIG 21 M aircraft handed over to IAF

The Hindu

Nasik, Feb. 14: The first Hindustan Aeronautics-built MIG 21-M aircraft was handed over to the Indian Air Force by the Minister for Defence Production, Mr. V.C. MIG 21-M which is a modified version of the MIG aircraft has a greater striking power. Mr. Shukla said that to-day was a historic day in the life of the nation when the country …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Army needs 200 new helicopters, says General Pande

Hindustan Times

BENGALURU: The army plans to buy a mix of 200 utility and combat helicopters to meet its operational requirements, with the platforms set to be produced in the country, army chief General Manoj Pande said at Aero India 2023 on Tuesday. He said the army needs around 110 light utility helicopters and 90 to 95 light combat helicopters that will …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Adani ‘magic’ started in 2014: Rahul Gandhi links group’s rise to PM Modi in LS

The Hindu

Alleging that government policies are “tailor-made” to favour the Adani group, former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain his “relationship” with business tycoon Gautam Adani. Participating in the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address in the Lok Sabha as the first speaker from the Opposition benches, Mr. Gandhi asserted that “magic” had …

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1 year, 10 months ago

‘Adani, Adani, Adani….’: Rahul questions billionaire's link with PM Modi

Hindustan Times

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned the relationship between billionaire Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi while showing a photograph of the two in Lok Sabha. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi showing old photo of Gautam Adani with then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi. Speaker Om Birla disapproved of Rahul Gandhi displaying a picture of Prime Minister Narendra …

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1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi Takes Veiled Dig at Congress, Says Conspiracies Were Hatched to Incite People Using HAL

News 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a helicopter factory of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at Tumakuru in Karnataka on Monday. In a veiled attack at Congress, PM Modi said some people used HAL to level false allegations against the central government. The Telangana cabinet on Sunday approved the state budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, which is likely to be presented in …

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1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi launches slew of projects in poll-bound Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: BJP heavyweights ranging from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defence minister Rajnath Singh, along with Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, virtually painted the state saffron on Monday by launching multiple projects and stepping on the campaign theme of “vikas”, or development. The Prime Minister, while inaugurating the “India Energy Week 2023”, spoke of youth power and reminded everyone that …

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2 years ago

Aero India 2023: Defence, HAL Officials meet Karnataka CM, visit Yelahanka airbase

India Today

Officials from the Ministry of Defence and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Monday met Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai regarding the preparations for the 14th edition of Aero India here from February 13-17, 2023. The Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production will conduct the 14th edition of Aero India at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru from February 13-17, 2023. They …

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2 years, 4 months ago

From 1963 to 2022: The long history of the Indian Air Force’s MiG-21 and its many crashes

Firstpost

The Soviet-designed MiG-21 aircraft inducted into the Air Force in 1963 has been questioned over its poor track record. Thursday’s crash, which killed two pilots, once again puts the spotlight on the plane On Thursday night, two Indian Air Force pilots were killed when their twin-seater MiG-21 trainer aircraft crashed during a training sortie near Barmer in Rajasthan. #WATCH | …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Indian Navy working with HAL to develop 50 UH (Marine) choppers for warship requirements

India TV News

Highlights Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited are looking at developing a new Utility Helicopter It will meet the warship requirements of the force Indian Navy would be looking at placing orders for 50 of these choppers In what could be a major boost for Make in India in defence, the Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited are looking at …

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2 years, 11 months ago

GlaxoSmithKline's top scientist Hal Barron quits to help make billionaires live for ever

Daily Mail

The top scientist at GlaxoSmithKline will leave the pharma giant to help lead a start-up founded by a cadre of billionaires who seek immortality. Billionaires including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Russian venture capitalist Yuri Milner are funding the biotechnology firm with the aim of discovering a way to reverse aging. Veteran drug developer Hal Barron, 58, will step down …

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3 years, 2 months ago

IAF Day 2021: A look at the fleet of the fourth largest operational air force on its 89th Foundation Day

Firstpost

The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited forms an important part of the IAF, with the first Tejas squadron, called the Flying Daggers, being formed in 2016 The country is celebrating the 89th Foundation Day of the Indian Air Force today, 8 October. As the country observes the momentous occasion, here’s a look at the fleet of the …

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Air Marshal Singh named IAF chief, to take charge on Sept 30

Air Marshal AP Singh named next Indian Air Force chief

HAL to deliver last four LCA Mk-1 trainers to IAF in 6 months

Need to diversify production lines of LCA to meet demand: IAF Chief

DK Sunil appointed HAL chief as aircraft maker gears up for key projects

HAL in critical juncture, DK Sunil likely to be next chief

Deputy IAF Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Self-Reliance Defence Export Jet Production HAL BrahMos Akash missiles Tejas technology

LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru

HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to Indian Air Force

First light combat aircraft to be handed over to Air Force today in Bengaluru

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets

Chandrayaan-3: Sidda's 'Exclusion' Sparks BJP-Cong Row, Modi Says 'Asked CM, Dy CM Not to Receive Me'

PM Modi’s US Visit Signals Great Leap Forward in Technology, Trade & Defence Manufacturing Agreements - News18

First MIG 21 M aircraft handed over to IAF

Army needs 200 new helicopters, says General Pande

Adani ‘magic’ started in 2014: Rahul Gandhi links group’s rise to PM Modi in LS

‘Adani, Adani, Adani….’: Rahul questions billionaire's link with PM Modi

PM Modi Takes Veiled Dig at Congress, Says Conspiracies Were Hatched to Incite People Using HAL

PM Modi launches slew of projects in poll-bound Karnataka

Aero India 2023: Defence, HAL Officials meet Karnataka CM, visit Yelahanka airbase

From 1963 to 2022: The long history of the Indian Air Force’s MiG-21 and its many crashes

Indian Navy working with HAL to develop 50 UH (Marine) choppers for warship requirements

GlaxoSmithKline's top scientist Hal Barron quits to help make billionaires live for ever

IAF Day 2021: A look at the fleet of the fourth largest operational air force on its 89th Foundation Day