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February 24, 2025 10:59 PM

Defence Ministry panel explores greater private sector role in India’s indigenous AMCA fighter jet project

The Defence Ministry has intensified focus on strengthening domestic aerospace capabilities by involving the private sector in the development of the indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). To facilitate this, the Ministry of Defence has set up a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to explore avenues for increased private sector participation in the AMCA project, defence officials said. The committee includes representatives from the India...

January 10, 2025 10:59 AM

HAL to take call on clearance to grounded ALH Dhruv chopper fleet by Saturday

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to make a crucial decision by Saturday regarding the resumption of flying operations for the entire fleet of 330 ALH Dhruv helicopters, which have been grounded following a fatal crash in Porbandar. The crash, involving an Indian Coast Guard chopper during a routine training sortie, claimed the lives of all three personnel on board. The aerospace giant is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the crash, with teams analyzing the wreckage in...

September 9, 2024 3:52 PM

MoD signs Rs 26,000 crores deal with HAL for Su-30MKI fighter jet engines

In a major push for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to supply 240 AL-31FP engines for Su-30MKI fighter jets. The contract, worth over Rs 26,000 crore, was signed on September 9, in New Delhi. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, were present at the signing. These engines are vital for keeping the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Su-30MKI jets in opera...