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Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet

In a bid to address the Indian Air Force’s dwindling squadron strength, a parliamentary committee on defence has urged the Ministry of Defence to expedite the production of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. While the Air Force requires 42 squadrons to effectively handle a two-front threat scenario with Pakistan and China, it currently operates only 31 active squadrons, each consisting …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets

India Today

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Nasik plant is on track to become the third production line for the Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A. Sources familiar with the project informed India Today that work at the facility is progressing rapidly, with the infrastructure setup nearing completion and machinery installation underway to make the production line fully operational. This facility will join HAL’s two …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Aerospace company HAL to ready Nashik plant for production of Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets

India Today

In a significant move to strengthen India's defence manufacturing and operational capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to revive its Nashik plant operations. In addition to the new production order, the Air Force is preparing to comprehensively upgrade 84 existing Su-30MKI fighter jets under the ambitious 'Super Sukhoi' programme. The upgraded 'Super Sukhoi' jets will include advanced radar systems with …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tejas Mk1A project: Engine delay forces defence firm to invoke contingency plan

India Today

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is adapting to fresh challenges in the production of its Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft following further delays in the delivery of the crucial GE F-404 engines. Initially expected by mid-2024, the delay in the supply of these engines has forced HAL to implement a contingency plan that involves using Category B F-404 engines for the early production …

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54 years, 11 months ago

The Diplomat Season 2: Keri Russell remains one of TV’s best actresses.

Slate

The previous geopolitical thriller to star Keri Russell was one of the best shows of this century. The show was about the maneuvers nations make against each other, but it was just as much about the spy game unfolding in Russell’s character’s own home. Russell’s Elizabeth Jennings carried out on-screen espionage alongside Matthew Rhys’ Philip, but the two spooks weren’t …

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3 months ago

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

Hindustan Times

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

Armenia seeks India’s help to upgrade its Su-30 fighters

Hindustan Times

Armenia, which has fought two wars with Azerbaijan since the collapse of the Soviet Union, is seeking India’s help to upgrade its small fleet of Russia-built Su-30SM fighter aircraft, with the development coming on the back of the country ordering rocket systems, artillery guns and weapon locating radars from India, top officials aware of the development said. Chief of defence …

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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

HAL Shares In Focus: Stock Rises Amid Aero-Engine Procurement Approval

ABP News

Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd witnessed a notable surge during early trade on Tuesday. At 10.10 am, HAL shares are trading at Rs 4819.65 apiece, up 2.85 per cent on the BSE, while on the NSE, shares are trading at Rs 4820.00 per peice, rising 2.82 per cent. On Monday, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of 240 …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline

Hindustan Times

A question mark hangs over state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s ability to meet the delivery timeline of the new Tejas light combat aircraft for the current financial year, and even beyond, as it becomes clear that the Indian Air Force will have to wait longer for the first aircraft that was supposed to be delivered by March 31, 2024, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

HAL aims to deliver first LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to IAF by August 15 amid delays

India TV News

Amid growing concerns over delays in the delivery of the first Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to the Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is now aiming to provide the first aircraft by August 15 this year. The Defence Ministry has already issued a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, for the purchase of 97 made-in-India LCA Mark …

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6 months ago

HAL gets over ₹45,000-crore tender for 156 light combat helicopters

Hindustan Times

In a big boost for Made in India in defence, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Monday said the Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal for 156 Light Combat Helicopters. A HAL light combat helicopter during a flight in Ladakh "In terms of Regulation 30 of the SEBI Regulations, 2015, we would like to inform that, Request for Proposal has …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

IAF’s Sukhoi fighter jet crashes in Maharashtra’s Nashik, pilots safe

The Hindu

An SU-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Nashik on Tuesday. The aircraft was recently overhauled by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and was on a test sortie from HAL Nashik at Sirsa gaon, a HAL official said. The aircraft was undergoing flight testing post overhaul and was under HAL's inventory for overhaul and testing purposes, IAF sources said. …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Air Force's Sukhoi fighter jet crashes in Maharashtra's Nashik: Report

Hindustan Times

A Sukhoi fighter jet of the Indian Air Force or IAF crashed in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Tuesday, news agency PTI, citing police, reported. Remains of a Sukhoi fighter plane of the Indian Air Force after it crashed in Nashik district on Tuesday, June 4. The fighter jet was being flown by wing commander Bokil and his second in …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Indian Air Force likely to get its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft in July

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force is likely to get the delivery of its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in July 2024, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. Also, the defence ministry issued a tender to HAL in April for the proposed acquisition of 97 LCA Mk-1As to strengthen IAF’s capabilities at a time it …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

ISRO’s role in India’s private space sector boom | Explained

The Hindu

April 03, 2024 12:53 pm | Updated 02:56 pm IST The story so far: As the Indian Space Research Organisation forays further into space with missions to the sun and the moon, with space telescopes, landers, and astronauts, the nation’s space sector is also expanding beyond ISRO. While production of launch vehicles, satellites, spacecrafts, and boosters was mainly handled by …

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9 months, 1 week ago

7 facts about the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas used by Indian military

Hindustan Times

The Indian Air Force's LCA Tejas aircraft crashed near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday. More about LCA Tejas aircraft The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas is an indigenous supersonic aircraft used by the Indian military. The Light Combat Aircraft programme was started by the Government of India in 1984 when they established the Aeronautical Development Agency. In 2003, the Light Combat Aircraft …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry to boost combat prowess

Hindustan Times

India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon and establish its primacy in South Asia. In line with a growing realisation about the need to boost the national military power, the defence ministry accorded approval to a …

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1 year ago

HAL share price surges 5%, hits 52-week high; here’s why

Live Mint

The share price of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited surged to a new 52-week high on Friday, December 1. The HAL stock experienced a notable 5% increase, reaching a peak of ₹2499 per share on the BSE, against previous closing session at ₹2382.30 per share. The spike in stock value follows the recent approval from the Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday, granting …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Two mega proposals for aircraft carrier, LCA-MK1A jets lined up for DAC approval

The Hindu

: The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by the Defence Minister has two mega proposals lined up from the Navy and the Air Force, estimated to cumulatively cost over ₹1 lakh crore, as it is expected to meet at the end of this month. The Navy’s proposal for a repeat order of a Vikrant-like aircraft carrier, estimated to cost approximately ₹40,000 …

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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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Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets

Aerospace company HAL to ready Nashik plant for production of Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets

Tejas Mk1A project: Engine delay forces defence firm to invoke contingency plan

The Diplomat Season 2: Keri Russell remains one of TV’s best actresses.

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

Armenia seeks India’s help to upgrade its Su-30 fighters

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

HAL Shares In Focus: Stock Rises Amid Aero-Engine Procurement Approval

Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline

HAL aims to deliver first LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet to IAF by August 15 amid delays

HAL gets over ₹45,000-crore tender for 156 light combat helicopters

IAF’s Sukhoi fighter jet crashes in Maharashtra’s Nashik, pilots safe

Air Force's Sukhoi fighter jet crashes in Maharashtra's Nashik: Report

Indian Air Force likely to get its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft in July

ISRO’s role in India’s private space sector boom | Explained

7 facts about the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas used by Indian military

India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry to boost combat prowess

HAL share price surges 5%, hits 52-week high; here’s why

Two mega proposals for aircraft carrier, LCA-MK1A jets lined up for DAC approval

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