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HAL to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. This is to entice them towards buying India’s military helicopters and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Highlights The HAL is working towards increasing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Light Combat Helicopter Production inaugurated in HAL Bengaluru
On February 27, 2020, the Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh inaugurated Light combat Helicopter production at the HAL complex in Bengaluru. The project is a part of the “Make in India” initiative. Light Combat Helicopters The Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Defence Ministry approved procurement of 5,100 crores of hardware
On January 22, 2020, the Defence Acquisition Council approved the Procurement of defence equipment that are of worth Rs 5,100 crores. The equipment are to be purchased from indigenous sources. Highlights The equipment to be purchased include electronic Warfare systems ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Space Astronauts Training for Gaganyaan to Start this Month
Four astronauts who have been shortlisted for the upcoming maiden Indian crewed orbital spacecraft mission ‘Gaganyaan’ will be receiving 11 months training in Russia which is expected to be started by the third week of this month- January 2020 as ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
HTT-40 Trainer Aircraft
The HTT-40 is a trainer aircraft currently been designed and developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to replace the HPT-32 Deepak trainer aircraft been used by the Indian Air Force. What is the HTT-40 aircraft? The HTT-40 aircraft is ..
Short Note : ALH Dhruv
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) is a light-medium lift utility helicopter which has been designed, developed and is currently being manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is also known as the ALH Dhruv. About the Dhruv- The Dhruv ..
HAL places order with Thales for 2.75-inch Rocket Launchers
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has awarded French aerospace and defence company Thales a contract to supply 135 2.75-inch (70-mm) rocket launchers. These certified, field-proven, competitive rocket launchers are suitable for use on both light and combat helicopters. The order is aimed to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
LCA Tejas gets Final Operational Clearance
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) standard certification for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The DRDO’s FOC certification testifies the combat-readiness of Tejas. The Centre for Military ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Anti-tank Missile Helina Flight Tested
The Helicopter-launched anti-tank missile Helina was successfully test fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur in Balasore district of Odisha. Features of Helina-Anti Tank Missile The important features of the Helicopter-launched anti-tank missile Helaina are: Helina is the indigenously ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Light Combat Helicopter Completes Weapon Trials
The indigenously designed and developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) of India has successfully carried out air-to-air missile firing. It was for the first time in India that a helicopter had carried out air to air missile engagement. The LCH developed by HAL has ..