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Govt inks ₹62,700-cr deal with HAL for 156 LCHs
The defence ministry has signed two contracts worth ₹62,700 crore with HAL for 156 Prachand light combat helicopters for the armed forces, a statement said.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 03:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
GE delivers first of the 99 F-404 engines for LCA Mk-1A aircraft
The LCA Mk-1A programme, crucial for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to shore up its fleet, is running behind schedule.
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 06:01 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
After HAL loses ₹55L to ‘phishing’ net, police reach out to Interpol
Police authorities hope that this collaboration of theirs with the ministry and other agencies will help them bring the perpetrators to justice
Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kanpur
HAL added new dimensions to defence manufacturing: Rajnath Singh
He addressed HAL officers and senior officers of private defence manufacturing companies in Bengaluru during the handover ceremony.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 10:24 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Delivering LCA Mk-1A key, not countering criticism: HAL chief
His comments came a week after Air Chief Marshal AP Singh questioned the firm’s ability to meet the air force’s critical requirements on time.
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 05:40 AM IST
Rahul Singh
No defence for failing the forces
A comprehensive audit of defence PSUs would help to understand the reasons for delay in production and to fix accountability
Published on Feb 12, 2025 08:00 PM IST
HT Editorial
Transmission snag led to ALH crash: HAL chief
HAL chief DK Sunil on Tuesday said that a “swashplate fracture” caused the crash of a coast guard Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) on January 5
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 05:47 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Bengaluru
‘We’re just not confident of HAL’: Air chief’s lament
The IAF chief was talking to a group of HAL officials while sitting in the cockpit of the locally produced Hindustan Jet Trainer
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 11:59 PM IST
Rahul Singh, Bengaluru
In a first, IAF, army chiefs to fly in LCA
It signals jointness in the armed forces and the air force fully backing the locally produced fighter jet.
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 04:10 AM IST
Rahul Singh
In a first, IAF, Army chiefs to fly in LCA
The development comes at a time when State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to begin critical trials on the LCA Mk-1A
Published on Feb 08, 2025 10:30 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Coast guard grounds ALH fleet for safety checks
The multi-mission ALH has been involved in around 15 accidents during the last five years, putting the spotlight on its troubling safety record
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
HAL to start delivery of new Sukhoi-30s to IAF in April 2027
State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will begin delivering in April 2027 the new Sukhoi-30s ordered by the defence ministry for the IAF.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 04:57 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
‘HAL should deliver 24 jets a year to offset delay’
IAF is looking at inducting 114 fighter jets, to be made in India by a foreign original equipment manufacturer and a local partner, under the MRFA programme.
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 12:30 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
HAL to deliver last four LCA Mk-1 trainers to IAF in 6 months
HAL plans to complete the delivery of the trainers at a time when the LCA Mk-1A (an advanced variant of the Mk-1 aircraft) programme appears to be delayed
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 07:35 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Armenia seeks India’s help to upgrade its Su-30 fighters
The development comes on the back of Armenia ordering rocket systems, artillery guns and weapon locating radars from India
Published on Sep 14, 2024 03:31 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Eyeing new fighters, choppers, Egyptian officials visit HAL production lines
The Arab country seeks to muscle up its air force with new platforms and is exploring various options, including Chinese
Published on Sep 13, 2024 08:41 PM IST
Rahul Singh
HAL to supply Su-30 engines worth ₹26,000 crore to IAF
The Cabinet Committee on Security cleared the procurement of 240 aero-engines worth ₹26,000 crore for the Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
HAL, SAFHAL sign contract to develop engine for multi-role helicopters
The name Aravalli, derived from the Indian mountain range, symbolises the aspirations of the country to achieve self-reliance in critical engine technologies
Published on Aug 30, 2024 07:41 PM IST
Rahul Singh
HAL in critical juncture, DK Sunil likely to be next chief
The current HAL chief, CB Ananthakrishnan, is set to retire on August 31 and DK Sunil, director (engineering and R&D), HAL, is widely seen as the frontrunner for the top job
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 12:52 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Deal for 97 more LCA Mk-1As by year-end, say officials
The defence ministry could award Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract for 97 more Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A)
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 05:03 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
A question mark hangs over state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) ability to meet the delivery timeline of the new Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) 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, senior IAF officers aware of the matter said on Wednesday.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
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
Published on Jul 31, 2024 07:15 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Govt to buy 156 light combat helicopters from HAL at ₹50k-cr
The light combat helicopters (LCH) can perform a variety of missions such as destruction of enemy air defences, It can target slow moving aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
HAL gets over ₹45,000-crore tender for 156 light combat helicopters
The company said that out of the 156 helicopters, 90 are to be acquired for the Indian Army (IA) and remaining 66 are for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Published on Jun 17, 2024 09:15 PM IST
ANI |
MoD sets ball rolling to equip IAF with 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighters worth ₹67k cr
The contract in the pipeline will be the second one as IAF ordered 83 Mk-1A fighters for ₹48,000 crore in February 2021
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 08:48 PM IST
Rahul Singh
HAL declares record revenue of ₹29,810 cr for FY 2023-24
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited announced its financial results days after the first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft made its maiden flight from Bengaluru
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 07:48 AM IST
LCA Tejas MK-1A completes maiden flight in Bengaluru
HAL’s chief test pilot Group Captain KK Venugopal (retd) flew the light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A for 18 minutes
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 04:40 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Doubts shroud delivery of first LCA Mk-1A jet to IAF
The newer variants, Mk-1A and Mk-2, will come with significantly improved features and technologies over the current Mk-1 aircraft.
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 02:38 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Defence ministry, HAL ink ₹2,890 cr deal to upgrade navy’s 25 Dornier aircraft
The defence ministry in March last year signed a ₹667-crore contract with HAL for six Dornier-228 aircraft
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 07:17 PM IST
‘Can’t hide from misrule': PM Modi says Congress destroyed PSUs
PM Modi said the opposition spread rumours about LIC, but its shares are trading at a record high price.
Published on Feb 07, 2024 04:14 PM IST