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HAL says five LCA Mk1a fighter jets ready for delivery, assures to meet gu
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday confirmed that five LCA Mk1a fighter jets are fully ready and an additional nine aircraft have already been built and flown.
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Indian Air Force to review LCA Mark 1A aircraft project in May; deliveries
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The project was discussed in detail in December last year. Since most aircraft projects are expected to be completed in April 2026, the Indian Air Force will review the project in detail again in May. The delivery timeline would be decided only after that, defence sources told ANI.
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GE Aerospace hands over 5th F404-IN20 engine to HAL
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
GE Aerospace on Friday handed over the fifth F404-IN20 fighter jet engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under the 2021 order, a GE Aerospace spokesperson said.
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India signs USD 1 billion deal with US firm GE for fighter jet engines
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday announced that it has signed an agreement with General Electric Company, USA, for the supply of 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines along with a support package to execute the 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft program.
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Rajnath Singh inaugurates 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A, 2nd Production
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated the third Production Line of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A and the second Production Line of Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He also flagged off the first LCA M
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"HAL stands as a symbol of the nation's defence strength": Defence Ministe
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Today marks the inauguration of HAL's third production line for the Mk1A and the second production line for the HTT-40 aircraft. Congratulations to everyone on this occasion. The land of Nashik is historic -- Lord Shiva resides here in the form of Trimbakeshwar. This land is not only one
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Rajnath Singh attends event marking the maiden flight of Tejas Mk1A at HAL
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday attended the event marking the maiden flight of Tejas Mk1A at the Aircraft Manufacturing division, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
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"Within 10-12 years, we will have an indigenous engine, that is our goal":
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, on Tuesday stressed that India's defence sector is making significant strides towards self-reliance, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) actively pursuing indigenous projects.
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"Big boost to Atmanirbharta": Defence expert Anil Gaur after Defence Minis
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (ex
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Next year, they have promised us 20 GE-404 engines: HAL Chairman
Updated : 8 months ago IST
HAL Chairman DK Sunil on Thursday expressed confidence that American General Electric will ramp up supply of its GE-404 engines for the LCA Mk1A fighter jets and 12 engines are expected to be delivered by the end of this financial year.
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India-US to conclude USD 1 bn deal by October: HAL Chairman on 113 GE-404
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Regarding the contract for the 113 follow-on GE-404 engines, the HAL chief told ANI, "We expect to sign it in October. The contract will be worth more than 1 billion. The contract negotiations are done, and the price is finalised. We are only going through the contract details, and we hav
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"Red letter day": HAL Chairman DK Sunil on decision to supply 97 LCA Mk1A
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Dr Sunil's remarks reflect HAL's optimism about overcoming earlier hurdles, positioning India to strengthen its indigenous defence capabilities. The acquisition, under the 'Buy (India-IDDM)' category of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, is in line with the Government's thrust on indigen
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