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News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
HAL receives first set of wing assemblies for Tejas LCA from L&T
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday received the first set of wing assemblies for its Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (Mk1A) programme. The wing assemblies have been produced by Larsen & Toubro. HAL Chairman and Managing Director D K Sunil described it as a 'testament" to years of 'dedicated hand-holding and a shared commitment to excellence" by the aerospace major and the L&T. 'The HAL is working with suppliers, both large and SMEs, as an initiative towards achieving Aatmanirbharta in the aerospace and defence sector," he said. 'The HAL has effectively built a parallel aircraft structural assembly line in the private sector which will help in capacity augmentation of the LCA Tejas programme," he said. The wing assemblies were handed over to HAL in Coimbatore. In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000 crore deal with HAL for the procurement of 83 Tejas Mk-1A jets for the IAF. The ministry is also in the process of procuring 97 more LCA Mk-1As at a cost around Rs 67,000 crore. The single-engine Mk-1A will be a replacement for the IAF's MiG-21 fighters. The IAF is looking at inducting the warplanes as the number of its fighter squadrons has gone down to 31 from officially sanctioned strength of 42. Tejas is a single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft capable of operating in high-threat air environments. It has been designed to undertake air defence, maritime reconnaissance and strike roles. PTI MPB ZMN (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
HAL receives first set of wing assemblies for Tejas LCA from L&T
State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday received the first set of wing assemblies for its Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (Mk1A) programme. The wing assemblies have been produced by Larsen & Toubro. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category healthcare Data Science Data Science Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing Others Operations Management MBA MCA Healthcare Design Thinking Degree Cybersecurity Project Management others Management Finance Leadership Product Management PGDM CXO Technology Data Analytics Public Policy Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML Healthcare Management India Starts on undefined Get Details HAL Chairman and Managing Director D K Sunil described it as a "testament" to years of "dedicated hand-holding and a shared commitment to excellence" by the aerospace major and the L&T. "The HAL is working with suppliers, both large and SMEs, as an initiative towards achieving Aatmanirbharta in the aerospace and defence sector," he said. "The HAL has effectively built a parallel aircraft structural assembly line in the private sector which will help in capacity augmentation of the LCA Tejas programme," he said. Live Events The wing assemblies were handed over to HAL in Coimbatore. In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000 crore deal with HAL for the procurement of 83 Tejas Mk-1A jets for the IAF. The ministry is also in the process of procuring 97 more LCA Mk-1As at a cost around Rs 67,000 crore. The single-engine Mk-1A will be a replacement for the IAF's MiG-21 fighters. The IAF is looking at inducting the warplanes as the number of its fighter squadrons has gone down to 31 from officially sanctioned strength of 42. Tejas is a single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft capable of operating in high-threat air environments. It has been designed to undertake air defence, maritime reconnaissance and strike roles.
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Business Standard
06-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
The case for a second fighter jet maker in India isn't compelling: HAL CMD
Hindustan Aeronautics CMD D K Sunil says the aerospace major is leveraging private-sector partnerships to boost production capacity and address the IAF's concerns over depleting squadron strength premium Bhaswar Kumar New Delhi Listen to This Article Bengaluru-headquartered Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Maharatna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence and India's largest defence company by revenue, order book size, and market capitalisation, has faced sustained criticism from the Indian Air Force (IAF) over delays in the LCA Tejas Mk1A programme. The original February 2024 deadline for the start of deliveries was missed, even as the IAF grapples with declining squadron strength amid a volatile neighbourhood that recently saw it carry out deep strikes into Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. HAL is also pursuing a follow-on order for the Mk1A, after the initial Rs 36,000 crore
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Hyd firm hands over LCA fuselage to HAL
Hyderabad: City-based VEM Technologies handed over the first centre fuselage (CF) assembly for the light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk1A to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday, marking a significant milestone in India's defence manufacturing ecosystem. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The handover took place in Hyderabad in the presence of Sanjeev Kumar, secretary, defence production, ministry of defence; DK Sunil, chairman and managing director, HAL; and Abdul Salam, general manager (LCA Tejas), who received the assembly from V Venkata Raju, chairman and managing director, VEM Technologies. Speaking on the occasion, Sanjeev Kumar highlighted that the collaboration between HAL and VEM Technologies is accelerating the production of the LCA Mk1A. He emphasised the govt's commitment to achieving self-reliance in defence under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. "India's defence production is growing at 10% annually, with strong growth in exports as well. This would not be possible without the support of industry partners and public sector undertakings like HAL," he said. Sunil described the handover as a major milestone. "We are witnessing rapid growth in tier 1 and MSME suppliers contributing to the LCA Tejas programme. This CF delivery from VEM Technologies marks the establishment of a fourth production line for LCA Mk1A, in addition to the two existing lines in HAL Bengaluru and one in HAL Nashik. With more sub-assemblies in the pipeline, we are on track to scale up production and ensure timely deliveries to the Indian Air Force," he said. Sanjay Chawla, director general (AQA), and his team, who serve as the final acceptance authority for airborne products in military aviation, played a key role in supporting and certifying the defect-free CF assembly. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Venkata Raju said, "We have established a dedicated hangar with two assembly lines, and a third robotic jig-based setup will be operational by end of 2025." In addition to CF, VEM Technologies is also building fuel drop tanks and pylon assemblies for the LCA Tejas.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
LCA fighter planes production will be increased for timely deliveries to IAF: HAL CMD Sunil
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director D. K. Sunil said that the production of the indigenous fighter aircraft Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A will be increased to ensure timely deliveries to the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the establishment of a fourth production line here in Hyderabad. The production line has been established by its industry partner — VEM Technologies — who had also handed over its first Central Fuselage (CF) Assembly for the LCA Mk1A to him in the presence of Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar, LCA-Tejas General Manager Abdul Salam and others at a special ceremony here on Friday. Mr. Sunil said the first CF handover marks a significant milestone as it will be in addition to the two existing lines in HAL-Bengaluru and another one in HAL-Nashik. HAL has a clear road map on how to go about ramping up production for LCA and also in developing Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), helicopters, and other wide range of products in association with its industry partners. The future is very bright as the emphasis is on developing indigenous technologies as was exemplified during the recent operations, said the CMD. VEM Technologies chairman and managing director V. Venkat Raju said the firm will be ready to deliver one CF Assembly for the LCA Mk1A every month by the end of the year to help HAL increase production post-integration of other parts. Apart from a dedicated hangar with two assembly setups, a third one with a robotic machinery will help speed up the manufacture of 478 kilo CF, which is made of 1,595 composite metal components, a majority manufactured in house. Mr. Raju said the firm is also working on fuel drop tank and pylon assemblies for LCA Tejas and will soon be ready for the fighter aircraft with Infra Red Search and Track System (IRST) as well as a range of generators, post successful qualification. A 5 lakh Integrated Defence Systems (IDS) facility is also being built, he said and sought more projects from HAL, including major assemblies for helicopters and other programmes. Defence production is growing at a 10% rate and partnership with the industry — private and public — is vital for indigenisation of systems, said Mr. Sanjeev Kumar. 'Security and sovereignty are important and cannot be achieved without indigenous manufacturing and supply of spare parts that meet the requirements of the armed forces. It also linked to the R&D efforts,' he said and hailed the partnership between HAL and VEM Tech in accelerating the production of LCA Mk1A. Quality Control DG Sanjay Chawla, Chairman and Managing Director of BDL Commodore A Madhav Rao (Retd) and Director of Aerospace and Defence P.A. Praveen were also present.
