Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

HAL Cheetah: Important Facts

March 16, 2023

An HAL Cheetah helicopter crashed near Mandala in Arunachal Pradesh, India, with a search operation underway for the two pilots on board. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, but the Indian Army has launched a search operation to ..

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What is HTT-40?

October 18, 2022

The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 is set to be unveiled during the 12th edition of the DefExpo on October 19, 2022. Key facts The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is developed and manufactured by state-owned Hindustan ..

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First indigenously developed LCH

October 3, 2022

The first indigenously-developed multirole light combat helicopters named Prachand were inducted into the Indian Air Force. Key facts Prachand was formally inducted into the 143 Helicopter Unit – an IAF fleet in Jodhpur Base, Rajasthan. Earlier, the Cabinet Committee on ..

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HAL’s Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility

September 28, 2022

President of India Droupadi Murmu recently inaugurated the Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru. Key facts An MoU that was signed between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in ..

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Indian Navy’s all-women crew completes maiden Maritime Surveillance Mission

August 5, 2022

Women officers of Indian Navy recently made history after completing their maiden all-women independent “maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission” to the North Arabian Sea. The mission was completed onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft. Important facts to know: Maritime Surveillance Mission ..

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Approval for procurement of Military equipment

June 7, 2022

On June 6, 2022, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the procurement of military equipment platform from domestic industries, of worth Rs 76,390 Crore. Key Points Procurement proposals were approved by DAC, which is headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. ..

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