Rajnath Singh inaugurates new production lines for Tejas Mk1A and HTT-40 at HAL Nashik

October 17, 2025 6:43 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates new production lines for Tejas Mk1A and HTT-40 at HAL Nashik

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated the third production line of the HAL Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft and the second production line of the HAL HTT-40 trainer aircraft at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He also flagged off the first Tejas Mk1A manufactured at the new line, hailing it as a major step toward strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities. Speaking at the event, Singh described the successful flight of the state-of-the-a...

Rajnath Singh lauds HAL Nashik for defence self-reliance, inaugurates new production lines

October 17, 2025 2:51 PM

Rajnath Singh lauds HAL Nashik for defence self-reliance, inaugurates new production lines

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday lauded Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for its growing contribution to India’s defence self-reliance. He was present at the maiden flight of the Tejas Mk1A and inaugurated new aircraft production lines at HAL’s Nashik campus. Addressing the gathering, the Defence Minister said it was his first visit to the Nashik facility and praised the enthusiasm of the workforce. “I could see pride on the faces of everyone working here. I extend my best wish...