India’s evolving fifth-generation AMCA and the still-to-be-delivered LCA Mk1A continue to grab the headlines. But there are other eggs in the Indian defence production basket that still need to be hatched. The long-delayed indigenous trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) seems to be missing in action. While one can understand that the technology-hungry,Continue reading “AMCA & LCA Mk1A Grab National Attention — But 70 Years On, India Struggles to Field Its Own Trainers”
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HAL Light Utility Helicopter Getting All Set for Induction – Great Milestone for Atmanirbharta
As Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) continues to hog the limelight due to delivery delays of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ‘Tejas’, and the grounding of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) after a recent fatal accident, there is a success story unfolding in the background. It is the indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) which is required byContinue reading “HAL Light Utility Helicopter Getting All Set for Induction – Great Milestone for Atmanirbharta”
Hindustan Aeronautics and United Aircraft Sign MoU for Sukhoi SJ-100 Production in India – Means What
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Russia’s PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Sukhoi Superjet100 (SJ-100) production in India. It was signed in Moscow, Russia on October 27, 2025. Under the agreement, HAL will have the right to produce the aircraft for domestic customers in India. The MoU was signed by officials from the two companies. HAL has long co-operated with Russian industry to produce military aircraft such as Mikoyan MiG-21, MiG-27,Continue reading “Hindustan Aeronautics and United Aircraft Sign MoU for Sukhoi SJ-100 Production in India – Means What”