HAL’s two Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) deployed for high altitude operations

In the prevailing tension situation in Ladakh with China over repeated incursions by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the country, the government has decided to deploy two Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) in the region. These helicopters have been developed by the public sector defence undertaking, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). What actually happened? These two ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Defence Acquisition council • Hal • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited • India China • Ladakah • LCHs • Light Combat Helicopters

Russia constructs its first Stealth Bomber

Under its Perspective Aviation Complex for Long Range Aviation (PAKDA) programme, Russia has constructed its first Stealth Bomber. Highlights Russia is currently modernizing its military at a very fast pace. The Stealth Bomber is one such advancement. The bomber is the second-generation combat aircraft after Sukhoi Su-57 supersonic fighter jet PAKDA The Stealth Bomber has ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Bhel • defexpo • DRDO • Hal • India-Russia • Sukhoi • Sukhoi jet

E-Conclave for Defence MSMEs held

On May 21, 2020, the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the E-Conclave of Defence MSME (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises). Highlights The E-conclave was organized by CII (Confederation of Indian Industry), SIDM (Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers) and Department of Defence Production. Around 800 Defence MSMEs participated in the conclave that was held through ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan • CII • Hal • Indian Air Force (IAF) • Indigenisation • Make in India • MSME • SIDM • video conference • World War II

HAL to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. This is to entice them towards buying India’s military helicopters and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Highlights The HAL is working towards increasing defence exports and help India achieve its 5 billion USD defence target. It will also ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Dhruv • Hal • Helicopters • India-Indonesia • india-malaysia • India-Sri Lanka • India-Vietnam • LCA-Tejas • West Asia

Light Combat Helicopter Production inaugurated in HAL Bengaluru

On February 27, 2020, the Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh inaugurated Light combat Helicopter production at the HAL complex in Bengaluru. The project is a part of the “Make in India” initiative. Light Combat Helicopters The Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) were completely designed by HAL. It has 2 engines and several latest technical features. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Dhruv • Hal • India-China Border • Kargil War • Light Combat Helicopter • Rajnath Singh • Siachen Glacier