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February 04, 2021 21:00 IST
HAL will offer same version that is in service with IAF to friendly foreign countries and at the same price, says CMD Madhavan
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India Air Force s Tejas aircraft performing at the Aero India 2021 airshow at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru on February 4.
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HAL will offer same version that is in service with IAF to friendly foreign countries and at the same price, says CMD Madhavan
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was actively looking for exports of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas with interest from countries in South East Asia and West Asia and each LCA (Light Combat Aircraft)MK1A jet would cost ₹306 crore, said HAL Chairman and Managing Director R Madhavan on Thursday.
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February 04, 2021
A full-scale model of India’s first-ever semi-stealth drone built as part of an indigenous programme called Combat Air Teaming System on display at Aero India 2021, at the Yelahanka air base - PTI
A full-scale model of India’s first-ever semi-stealth drone built as part of an indigenous programme called Combat Air Teaming System on display at Aero India 2021, at the Yelahanka air base - PTI× Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received Request for Proposal from the Indian Air Force for supply of 70 Basic Trainer HTT40 aircraft.
It had recently bagged a ₹48,000-crore IAF order to supply light combat aircraft.
HAL Receives RFP for Basic Trainer HTT40 from IAF
Posted On: 2021-02-04 03:57:23 (Time Zone: Arizona, USA)
HAL has received a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Indian Air Force for their Basic Trainers requirement here today at the on-going Aero India 2021. The documents were handed over to Mr. R. Madhavan, CMD, HAL by Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, DCAS and Mr. V. L. Kantha Rao, DG (Acquisition), Ministry of Defence. The RFP is for 70 aircraft with additional clause for 38 more. The certification will be given against the PCQR. The production will take place at HAL s two manufacturing units at Bengaluru and Nashik. The RFP has come within six years from the first flight of HAL which is shortest time-line in aircraft industry. The trainer will have more than 60 percent indigenous -content and is supported by agencies such as CEMILAC, RDAQA, ASTE and others.
Many countries interested in indigenous fighter Tejas: Rajnath Singh
By IANS |
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Tue, Feb 2 2021 17:36 IST |
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Many countries interested in indigenous fighter Tejas: Rajnath (Ld). Image Source: IANS News
Bengaluru, Feb 2 : Many countries have shown interest in India s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday while inaugurating the third production line for the fighter jet in Bengaluru.
The LCA unit was inaugurated a day before the mega Aero India show.
During his inaugural speech, Singh said that under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan , the country looks forward to increase its defence manufacturing capabilities. India cannot remain dependent on other countries for its defence needs, the Minister said.