In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, state-owned plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) received the first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A from VEM Technologies in Hyderabad on Friday. Read More

The three companies boosted their turnover, maximized indigenization, and met performance parameters required for Miniratna “Category I” tag. Read More

This move marks departure from state-dominated model as the nation pursues its fifth-generation stealth aircraft. Read More

The two countries inked a contract worth $370 million for three batteries of the shore-based variant of the BrahMos cruise missile – with a range of 290km in 2022. Read More

HAL issued a clarification stating that it has hired the consultancy firm PwC to benchmark its R&D framework against global aerospace and defence companies. Read More

In a major boost for self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector, the defence ministry has inked a ₹2,385 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited to buy electronic warfare suites, modification kits and associated equipment for the IAF’s Mi-17 V5 helicopters. Read More

The Ministry of Defence announced that India’s defence exports have witnessed a growth of 12.04 per cent, reaching ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25 compared to ₹21,083 crore in the previous financial year. Read More

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has recorded a revenue of ₹30,400 crore (provisional and unaudited) for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, compared with ₹30,381 crore during the previous year. Read More

HAL has received the first F404-IN20 engine from GE Aerospace for the LCA-Mk1A fighter jet after a delay of two years. Read More

The second frigate of Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, named “Tavasya”, was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited. Read More