Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

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...

November 23, 2024 5:26 PM

Indian Dornier 228 aircraft fly past marks India-CARICOM summit in Guyana

A remarkable flypast by two Indian-made Dornier 228 aircraft captivated the leaders attending the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana, underscoring India's growing defense and diplomatic engagement with the region. The aircraft, manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), were showcased on the sidelines of the summit. Visuals shared by India’s Ministry of External Affairs captured the elegant flypast as leaders from India and Guyana looked on. These Dornier 228 aircraft, twin-engine t...

September 16, 2024 3:25 PM

India advancing rapidly towards self-reliance in defence sector, says Rajnath Singh at ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday emphasized India’s rapid progress towards self-reliance in the defence sector, highlighting significant achievements in indigenization during his address at the multilateral aerial exercise 'Tarang Shakti 2024' in Jodhpur. "The Indian Air Force and the defence sector are advancing rapidly towards realizing the vision of a self-reliant India," Singh said. He pointed to the country’s growing independence in manufacturing critical defence equipment, ...