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HAL hands over 50th set of L-40 stage of GSLV

28/02/2020

Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) it has handed over the 50th L-40 stage of Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV-MKII) to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Apart from the Integrated L-40 stages, HAL is manufacturing the riveted structures, propellant tanks, and feedlines of PSLV, GSLV MKII and GSLV MKIII launch vehicles and structures of various satellites for ISRO.

HAL and New Space Research and Technologies Pvt Ltd Sign NDA

05/02/2020

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and New Space Research & Technologies Pvt. Ltd. signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to explore cooperation for joint development and manufacturing of various products and systems in the area of unmanned systems, swarm technology and space systems at DefExpo 2020. The NDA was signed by Mr D Maiti, General Manager (Planning) for HAL and Mr Sameer Joshi, Director, New Space Research & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Two Boeing wide-body planes for Modi, Kovind, Naidu to cost Rs 8,458 crore

03/02/2020

In the recent Budget speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, a total of Rs 810.23 crore was allocated for the purchase of two new aircraft for Special Extra Section Flight (SESF) operations. This provision is on top of an estimated Rs 4,741.85 crore allocated by the government over the past two years 2018/19 and 2019/20. The two aircraft (Boeing 777-300ER), which would replace the nearly 25-year-old Boeing 747 used by Air India to ferry President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are likely to be inducted by July.

HAL to make advanced armed UAVs with Israeli Co

03/02/2020

In a first, advanced Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) will be manufactured in India, with leading aeronautical entity Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) set to formalise a partnership with an Israeli firm that specializes in autonomous weaponry. The advanced Heron TP, which belongs to the Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) class with an endurance of over 36 hours, will be manufactured to cater both to Indian requirements for a combat UAV and possibly exports to third nations in the future as well.

Hindustan Aeronautics gears up for DefExpo-2020 in Lucknow

31/01/2020

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is taking the lead in organising the DefExpo-2020 to be held in Lucknow. The 11th biennial edition of defence expo will be held in coordination with the Ministry of Defence. Besides providing huge logistic support, HAL will showcase its prowess in defence and aerospace, centred on the theme ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’.

Deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to be made in India

29/01/2020

A joint venture with between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) -- Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) established in 2016 has been manufacturing fuselages for the AH-64 Apache. An order for six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Indian Army which is expected to be placed this year will be made in India. The $ 930 million will be through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and is in addition to the existing order of 22 machines for the Indian Air Force (IAF). While the approval of the Cabinet Committee for Security is awaited, according to one of the US aerospace ’s giant Boeing Company has already planned to make the critical parts of the attack helicopter here in India.

US aerospace major Lockheed Martin ready to help in AMCA and the LCA Mk2 programmes: Dr Vivek Lall, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

16/12/2019

The Indo-US Military Trade is expected to touch $ 25 billion over the next few years. Big defence and aerospace companies are looking to increase their presence in the Indian market. The two countries will be having the second round of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington DC, where defence minister Rajnath Singh and external affairs minister S Jaishankar will be meeting their counterparts. The defence relationship between the two countries has been witnessing an upward increase and this has now emerged as a major pillar of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Deal with HAL for 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft soon: Indian Air Force

22/10/2019

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is likely to sign a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for acquiring 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) as negotiations over the price of the fighter jets are almost done. In December 2017, the IAF had issued a single-vendor tender to the HAL for procuring 83 LCA. However, the deal is yet to be signed owing to delay in negotiations over the price of the aircraft.

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News Industries Updates Aerospace

HAL hands over 50th set of L-40 stage of GSLV

HAL and New Space Research and Technologies Pvt Ltd Sign NDA

Two Boeing wide-body planes for Modi, Kovind, Naidu to cost Rs 8,458 crore

HAL to make advanced armed UAVs with Israeli Co

Hindustan Aeronautics gears up for DefExpo-2020 in Lucknow

Deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to be made in India

US aerospace major Lockheed Martin ready to help in AMCA and the LCA Mk2 programmes: Dr Vivek Lall, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Deal with HAL for 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft soon: Indian Air Force

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Long wait over Indian Armed forces to get high-tech US Armed Drones equipped with missiles

Uttarakhand’s First Heli Services under UDAN flagged off

Cabinet approves dispensation to Alliance Air for enabling commencement of International flights between India and Sri Lanka

HAL hands over 50th set of L-40 stage of GSLV

In a first, Ananth Tech will build 6 satellites for foreign customers

HAL Signs Pacts with Rosoboronexport, Coast Guard, IIT Kanpur and TAPL

Naval group in talks with both MDL and L&T for submarine project, says exclusivity needed

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik inaugurates two-day Defence Conclave 2020 Gujarat

India requests quick delivery of missiles, ammo from Russia Amethi factory to launch before summit

Annual outlays have been substantially increased to support States for combating Left Wing Extremism

Amendments in Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016 notified; Increase in number of Firearms and Ammunition allowed for Shooters

Union Home Minister chairs the 22nd Meeting of the Central Zonal Council held at Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Historic reforms initiated in the Space sector Private sector participation in Space activities approved

Private sector will be allowed to use ISRO facilities and other relevant assets to improve their capacities

ISRO satellite to guard India’s borders soon; Satellite launch in March this year