Two light combat helicopters developed by HAL deployed in Ladakh for high altitude IAF operations
Amid the prevailing border tension with China in Eastern Ladakh, two Light Combat Helicopters developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have been deployed for operations at high altitude in Leh.
Aug 12, 2020, 13:23 PM IST
Chemical stockpile at Bengaluru's HAL catches fire, no casualty reported
An incident of fire was reported from the premises of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Wednesday (April 29) morning at 9.30am.
Apr 29, 2020, 14:23 PM IST
LCA Tejas FOC completes maiden flight, IAF closer to combat-ready indigenous fighter
Indian Air Force (IAF) is a step closer to getting a fully combat-ready indigenous supersonic fighter with the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas in Final Operational Clearance-standard (SP-21) making its first successful test flight in Bengaluru on Tuesday (March 17, 2020). Tejas FOC(SP-21), piloted by former Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Commodore and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chief Test Flying (Fixed Wing) KA Muthana (retired), was in the air for 40 minutes.
Mar 17, 2020, 16:20 PM IST
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd plans to produce Apache-like military helicopter in India
Chairman and Managing Director of HAL R Madhavan said an amount of Rs 9,600 crore will be required for design as well as to produce the prototype of the helicopter.
Mar 01, 2020, 19:59 PM IST
HAL hands over 50th set of L-40 stage of GSLV-MKII to ISRO
HAL is also manufacturing the riveted structures, propellant tanks, feedlines of PSLV, GSLV MKII and GSLV MKIII launch vehicles and structures of various satellites for ISRO.
Feb 28, 2020, 17:05 PM IST
Light Utility Helicopter, developed by HAL, clears high altitude tests
The Bengaluru-based HAL said in a statement that the trials were carried out by the test pilots from HAL, IAF and the Army from August 24 to September 2, 2019.
Sep 05, 2019, 15:59 PM IST
BrahMos Aerospace, HAL to take part in Russia's MAKS 2019 where Sukhoi Su-57E will be unveiled
The famed and deadly BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is from the BrahMos Aerospace stable while HAL is involved in manufacturing and assembling several top fighters of the Indian Air Force including the indigenous Ligh Combat Aircraft Tejas, Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer, Intermediate Jet Trainer HJT-36, Dornier 228 and HTT-40 Basic Flying Trainer.
Aug 20, 2019, 14:57 PM IST
Rolls Royce issues statement after FIR by CBI, says ‘won’t tolerate business misconduct’
The company has said that it will “not tolerate business misconduct of any sort”, adding that Rolls Royce is “committed to maintaining high ethical standards”.
Jul 31, 2019, 08:05 AM IST
CBI files FIR against Rolls Royce for alleged bribery to HAL, ONGC, GAIL officials
CBI in its FIR said Rolls Royce appointed Ashok Patni as commercial Advisor in lndia for bribing officials of HAL, ONGC and GAIL.
Jul 30, 2019, 18:32 PM IST
HAL delivers Chetak helicopter to Indian Navy ahead of schedule
HAL had entered into a contract with the Indian Navy in August of 2017 for the supply of eight Chetak helicopters with the delivery schedule of the first two in August of 2019 and the rest in August of 2020.
Jul 24, 2019, 15:33 PM IST
HAL bolsters Sukhoi Su-30 MKI repair and overhaul capability, ramps up Tejas LCA production
Minister of State Defence Shripad Naik said that the manufacturing capacity for the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft has been ramped up from eight planes to 16 per year.
Jul 17, 2019, 17:58 PM IST
HAL order book full with top IAF fighter Sukhoi Su-30MKI, LCA Tejas, helicopters
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the present capacity available with HAL is adequate to fulfil the existing orders/projects in hand.
Jun 25, 2019, 08:42 AM IST
HAL delivers 150th gun bay door for Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet
HAL has been Boeing's long-term supplier in India for over 25 years. Boeing awarded HAL the contract to manufacture gun bay doors for the Super Hornet in 2007.
Jun 24, 2019, 19:08 PM IST
Tejas LCA maker HAL registers 7.8% rise in turnover
HAL's reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 2,282 crores for the FY 2018-19, an increase of 14.8% over Rs 1,987 crore in the corresponding previous year. An interim dividend of Rs 662 crores has already been paid by HAL for the year 2018-19.
Jun 12, 2019, 17:47 PM IST
Bengaluru man hangs son, forces wife to commit suicide
The entire incident was videotaped by the daughter of the accused.
Jun 03, 2019, 20:51 PM IST
HAL produces 16th Tejas fighter for IAF before March-end deadline
According to a HAL press release, the "customer flights are expected to be completed by the end of this month".
Mar 25, 2019, 19:05 PM IST
IAF doesn't need 126 Rafale jets as negotiated in UPA's deal, Nirmala Sitharaman explains why
Sitharaman said the requirement of the Air Force was higher in 2001 but after 20 years the situation has changed.
Feb 24, 2019, 06:55 AM IST
Boeing offers F/A-18 Super Hornet to IAF and Navy, meets HAL and Mahindra officials
The company claims it is planning to make the F/A-18 Super Hornet, which it says will deliver on India’s need for an aircraft carrier and land-based multi-role fighter, under the "Make in India" scheme.
Feb 21, 2019, 21:50 PM IST
HAL proposes Defence Ministry to procure new squadron of Sukhoi-30 fighter jets
It is to be noted that Su-30 fighter aircraft are being manufactured and overhauled at HAL's Ozar unit in Maharashtra's Nasik district since 2004.
Feb 21, 2019, 16:00 PM IST
VK Singh raises questions over HAL's condition, capability
Talking to reporters here, the minister defended the Rafale deal, saying the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France was necessary to enhance the Indian Air Force's capabilities.
Feb 14, 2019, 09:59 AM IST
