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IIT Kanpur to set up advanced UAS and communication testing facilities

IIT Kanpur Research and Technology Park Foundation has entered into agreements with two Special Purpose Vehicles - UAS Testing Foundation and Communication Testing Foundation - to establish state-of-the-art Defence Testing Infrastructure at Technopark@IITK. Professor Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, said, "The establishment of advanced UAS and Communication Testing Facilities at Technopark@IITK is a significant step in strengthening India's 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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6 months ago

HAL receives request for proposal from Defence Ministry for 156 light combat helicopters worth ₹45,000 crore

The Hindu

Defence public sector undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has received the Request for Proposal from the Defence Ministry for 156 indigenous Light Combat Helicopters estimated to cost ₹45,000 crore. “In terms of Regulation 30 of the SEBI Regulations, 2015, we would like to inform that RFP has been issued by the Ministry of Defence for procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopter,” …

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6 months ago

Govt to buy 156 light combat helicopters from HAL at ₹50k-cr

Hindustan Times

The defence ministry has issued a tender to Bengaluru-based plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the proposed acquisition of 156 Prachand light combat helicopters to sharpen the capabilities of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force, officials aware of the matter said on Monday. The development comes two months after the ministry issued a tender to HAL for the …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

HAL registers record revenue of ₹29,810 crore in FY 2023-24

The Hindu

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited recorded the highest-ever revenue from operations of over ₹29,810 crore for the financial year ended on March 31, 2024. “Despite major supply chain challenges arising due to geopolitical issues, the company has met the expected revenue growth with improved performance for the entire year. As on March 31, 2024, the company’s order book stands in excess of …

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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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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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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cabinet panel clears new indigenous stealth fighter project in defence push

Hindustan Times

New Delhi The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a highly anticipated project for the design and prototype development of an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter, or the advanced medium combat aircraft, at a cost of around ₹15,000 crore, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. The Indian Air Force’s modernisation map envisages the deployment of around 120 stealth fighters …

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1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi to visit Bengaluru today, review HAL manufacturing facility including Tejas

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will visit and review the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited manufacturing facility in Bengaluru including the facility for Tejas jets, officials informed. "The prime minister will review and visit the HAL's manufacturing facility, including the facility for Tejas jets," a source said. Several countries have shown interest in buying Tejas, a light combat aircraft, and US …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027

The Hindu

October 23, 2023 01:23 am | Updated 02:17 am IST - NEW DELHI The Army will start phasing out the first lot of the vintage Cheetah and Chetak helicopters from 2027 onwards on completion of their Total Technical Life while it looks to induct the indigenous Light Utility Helicopters in numbers to replace them, according to defence sources. In November …

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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, 3 months ago

Bharat Electronics, Astra Microwave, BDL among top defence stocks to buy

Live Mint

Defence stocks have garnered significant attention from Dalal Street investors, driven by a sense of optimism stemming from several key factors including the surge in exports, robust order books, and a positive outlook over fillip to domestic manufacturing capabilities along with the localization campaign within the defense sector. Progress is being made on development and acquisition of fighter aircraft along …

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1 year, 3 months ago

IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level

The Hindu

The Indian Air Force, which has put its weight behind the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft project, is hoping for expedited deliveries and gearing up to place additional orders. By 2030, the IAF would have 32 or 33 fighter squadrons and would have 35 or 36 fighter squadrons by 2040 if the indigenous fighters meet the induction timeline, a Defence official …

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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, 8 months ago

India’s fighter jet conundrum

The Hindu

Against the sanctioned strength of 42 fighter squadrons, we are today at 31 squadrons which won’t go up in the next decade, but on the contrary can go further down by 2029, an Indian Air Force representative informed the Parliamentary standing committee on defence as per a report tabled in Parliament last month. Speaking at an event in October 2022, …

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2 years, 1 month ago

How C 295 will boost India’s transport aircraft production ecosystem to make it ‘aatmanirbhar’

Firstpost

India is the fastest growing airline market and there is a huge demand for civil aircraft and engines. This will be the first time that an operational transport aircraft is being built in India, and also the first time any operational aircraft is being built by an Indian private sector company. India’s fighter aircraft and helicopter building ecosystems are already …

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2 years, 2 months ago

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 …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Prachand: New guardians for India's skies as LCH gets inducted into IAF

Firstpost

The LCH helicopters have been purchased from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for 3387 crores. Of these, 10 helicopters are for the Indian Air Force while 5 are for the Indian Army LCH induction in IAF: True to its nature and ability, the indigenous Light Attack Helicopter that was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force has been named ‘Prachand’. Defence Minister …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Big boost for India's defence as Rajnath Singh inducts LCH into IAF

Firstpost

The indigenous Light Combat Helicopter is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for use in the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army LCH induction in IAF: The first batch of the Light Combat Helicopter manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited was inducted into the Indian Air Force on Monday. The indigenous Light Combat Helicopter is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited …

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2 years, 2 months ago

LCH: Why India needed Light Combat Helicopter after Kargil War?

Firstpost

The need for a helicopter like the LCH was felt by the IAF and Indian Army during the Kargil war in 1999. At that time the enemy was in a better position as the Pakistan Army was sitting at a superior height LCH induction in IAF: The induction of the Light Combat Helicopter manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited into …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Dornier 228: India's first indigenous commercial flight

Business Standard

The deafening noise of Dornier 228 aircraft completely drowned the sound of clapping at Assam’s Dibrugarh airport on 12th of April. From 1985 to the early 1990s, a regional airline called Vayudoot used Dorniers to service 100-odd airports across India. Recently, HAL Chairman and Managing Director R Madhavan told Business Standard that there were over 150 airports and airstrips that …

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2 years, 8 months ago

India to get 15 local-made light combat helicopters

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: In a significant move, the prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters at a cost of Rs 3,887 crore. "The CCS has approved procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopter Limited Series Production at the cost of Rs 3,887 crore along with infrastructure sanctions worth Rs 377 crore," …

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2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi-led committee approves purchase of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters for Rs 3,887 crore

Firstpost

The helicopter is manufactured by state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The Defence Ministry said 10 helicopters will be for the Indian Air Force and five will be for the Indian Army New Delhi: In a significant move, the prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters at a cost of Rs …

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2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi-led CCS approves procurement of 15 light combat helicopters

India TV News

Highlights Defence ministry said 10 helicopters will be for Indian Air Force and five will be for Indian army Helicopter can also be deployed in high altitude bunker-busting operations This will give a further push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative In a significant move, the prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Light …

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IIT Kanpur to set up advanced UAS and communication testing facilities

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

HAL receives request for proposal from Defence Ministry for 156 light combat helicopters worth ₹45,000 crore

Govt to buy 156 light combat helicopters from HAL at ₹50k-cr

HAL registers record revenue of ₹29,810 crore in FY 2023-24

LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru

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

Cabinet panel clears new indigenous stealth fighter project in defence push

PM Modi to visit Bengaluru today, review HAL manufacturing facility including Tejas

Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027

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

Bharat Electronics, Astra Microwave, BDL among top defence stocks to buy

IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level

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

India’s fighter jet conundrum

How C 295 will boost India’s transport aircraft production ecosystem to make it ‘aatmanirbhar’

IAF-HAL conclude ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft

Prachand: New guardians for India's skies as LCH gets inducted into IAF

Big boost for India's defence as Rajnath Singh inducts LCH into IAF

LCH: Why India needed Light Combat Helicopter after Kargil War?

Dornier 228: India's first indigenous commercial flight

India to get 15 local-made light combat helicopters

PM Modi-led committee approves purchase of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters for Rs 3,887 crore

PM Modi-led CCS approves procurement of 15 light combat helicopters