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The first Aircraft LA5033 of the Tejas Mk1A Aircraft series after taking off from HAL facility in Bengaluru, Thursday, March 2024. It was a successful sortie with a flying time of 18 minutes. (PTI)

First Tejas flight successful

Tejas Mk1A boasts enhanced electronic RADAR, warfare, communication systems, additional combat capability, and improved maintenance features

29 Mar 2024 1:41 AM

In a statement on Sunday, the AIHALTUCC said during the wage revision negotiation meeting, the management had offered 11 per cent fitment benefit and 22 per cent perks for one to 10 Scale and 20 per cent perks for one scale. (Photo: File)

Over 10,000 HAL employees launch countrywide indefinite strike over wage revision

The union leader also said the employees have hit the streets in protest.

14 Oct 2019 1:21 PM

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was seen in a G-suit on Thursday as he preps himslef up for flying in indigenously-built light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas from the HAL airport in Bengaluru. (Photo: Twitter/ Rajnath Singh)

Rajnath Singh finishes 30-minute sortie in Tejas, calls it 'exhilarating'

The Union minister said that this will also boost the morale of IAF pilots who are flying these aircraft.

19 Sep 2019 9:40 AM

AL delivered a Chetak helicopter ahead of schedule to Indian Navy. (Photo: ANI)

HAL delivers Chetak helicopter to Indian Navy ahead of schedule

HAL has so far produced more than 350 Chetak helicopters and delivered around 80 to the Indian Navy.

24 Jul 2019 3:28 PM

Fire was reported from where the fuel tank fell on the ground and caused a three-foot deep crater. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Air Force jet drops fuel tank mid-air near Coimbatore, creates 3-ft deep crater

The plane, a Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, managed to land safely at Sulur Air Force Station.

02 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

India is to build an entirely new line, leveraging Boeing's commercial and defence experience. (Photo:AP)

Boeing offers to build 21st century aerospace ecosystem in India

Two major American fighter jets manufacturers - Boeing and Lockheed Martin - are in the race for the Indian fighter jet market.

02 Apr 2019 2:25 PM

The public sector company said that it produced 41 new aircraft, helicopters and 98 new engines in 2018-19. (Photo: Twitter)

HAL records Rs 19,400 crore turnover for 2018-19 fiscal

HAL posted a revenue growth in excess of 6 per cent during 2018-19 as compared to 3.8 per cent during 2017-18.

02 Apr 2019 8:42 AM

Introduced in 2007, the Super Hornet is the world’s leading fighter aircraft, highly capable across the full mission spectrum and continually evolving to outpace future threats. (Photo: File)

Boeing to partner with HAL, Mahindra for manufacturing F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters

The partnership with HAL and Mahindra will create jobs, industrial capacity, and a globally competitive Indian supply chain: Velagapudi.

22 Feb 2019 11:29 AM

According to sources, the IAF is planning to procure eight new Sukhoi Su-30MKI from HAL. The total cost of the order is estimated to be more than Rs 30 billion (USD 421.03m). (Photo: File)

'Hope to get new squadron of Sukhoi-30 fighter jets soon’: HAL

According to reports, HAL is expected to manufacture two additional aircraft from the facility by the end of 2019.

21 Feb 2019 1:02 PM

Matters related to national security should not be politicised, the minister said, adding that India requires these 36 (Rafale) aircraft, in the absence of which the capability of the Indian Air Force will be hampered. (Photo: PTI | File)

'Parts of planes falling off': VK Singh raises questions over HAL's conditions

VK Singh defended the Rafale deal, saying the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France was necessary to enhance IAF's capabilities.

14 Feb 2019 10:28 AM

HAL posted a profit of Rs 1,998 crore in 2015-16, Rs 2,616 crore in 2016-17, Rs 2,070 in 2017-18 and Rs 650 crore until September 2018. (Photo: Twitter)

HAL posted profit of Rs 7,334 crore from 2015-16 to Sept 2018

The government has made significant investments to boost capacity of the HAL in the last three years: Bhamre.

12 Feb 2019 11:55 AM

Abrol and Squadron Leader Siddhartha Negi, both from Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment, died after their fighter jet crashed. (Photo: Facebook)

Outdated jet for warriors, wine for babus: Brother of killed IAF pilot pens poem

Emotional poem penned by Abrol’s brother Sushant, posted on FB, states it is 'unforgiving' job to be test pilot given the risks it posses.

07 Feb 2019 11:22 AM

“Since it’s a fatal accident, our officers would be part of the inquiry to probe the crash,” senior IAF sources told ANI. (Photo: ANI)

IAF officers to be part of HAL Mirage crash probe

The aircraft was being flown by two test pilots of the Indian Air Force- Squadron Leader Siddhartha Negi and Squadron Leader Samir Abrol.

02 Feb 2019 5:08 PM

It was a Mirage 200 trainer aircraft. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Both pilots dead as IAF mirage aircraft crashes near Bengaluru’s HAL airport

Both were test pilots- Squadron leader Negi and Squadron leader Abrol.

01 Feb 2019 11:27 AM

The Congress and the BJP-led NDA government have been involved in a war of words after a media report claimed that HAL, grappling with low finances, was forced to borrow Rs 1,000 crore to pay salaries to its employees, for the first time in years. (Photo: File)

Rahul slams Modi over Rafale deal, says PM refuses to pay dues of HAL

Gandhi's attack comes a day after he accused Modi government of weakening HAL.

08 Jan 2019 11:08 AM

While today's meeting will consist of presentations on the various projects from the departments concerned, detailed discussions about the main meeting will be held tomorrow, officials said. (Representational Image)

HAL board to meet today amid reports of financial crisis

HAL said that it had taken an overdraft of Rs 962 Cr but with orders for 83 light combat aircraft, its finances were expected to improve.

08 Jan 2019 8:32 AM

Her statement comes amid a political furore over her statement in the House regarding orders placed with the defence public sector undertaking. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Incorrect, misleading': Sitharaman on doubts raised over HAL contracts

Sitharaman said over Rs 26,000 Cr worth of contracts have been awarded and work amounting to Rs 73,000 Cr are in pipeline.

07 Jan 2019 12:56 PM

Gehlot claimed that Modi's popularity graph has come down and looking at the prime minister's previous speeches, the Congress does not even need to campaign because 'things have been exposed now'. (Photo: File)

Rafale fighter jet deal will 'sink' Modi govt, says Ashok Gehlot

Gehlot said tender was 'snatched' from the state-run HAL for manufacturing Rafale fighter jets and this was an 'insult' to HAL employees.

22 Oct 2018 5:20 PM

In the interaction with former and past employees, Rahul Gandhi had accused the PM Modi government of destroying the 'strategic asset' state-run aerospace company HAL and told its employees that Rafale is their right. (Photo: PTI | File)

HAL raises 'politicisation of employees' after Rahul Gandhi's visit

An HAL statement came after the event, where the Congress president alleged that temples of modern India were being attacked and destroyed.

14 Oct 2018 8:38 AM

Gandhi, who is 'standing in support' of HAL, will meet and interact with the employees of the public sector unit outside its headquarters in Bengaluru. (Photo: PTI)

'Rafale your right,' says Rahul Gandhi as he interacts with HAL employees

Rahul has been attacking Modi govt over Rs 58,000 crore Rafale fighter jet deal accusing PM Modi of 'corruption'.

13 Oct 2018 3:56 PM

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