Tag: HAL
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Rafale | Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of ‘theft’; promises ‘justice’ to HAL, IAF
Congress president Rahul Gandhi continued his charge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the multi-crore Dassault Rafale deal on Tuesday.
September 25, 2018 -
Congress presents 2015 video of Dassault chief’s comment on agreement with HAL
The party posted a video of Dassault chief Eric Trappier in which he is heard praising the PSU before a gathering of officers from Indian Air Force and HAL.
September 24, 2018 -
Without Rafale, HAL stares at idle capacity problem
While the political class continues exchanging accusations and counteraccusations over the Rafale deal, officials and staff at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are staring at an uncertain future.
September 22, 2018 -
‘Clown prince’ concocting lies on Rafale jet deal, bad loans: Jaitley attacks Rahul Gandhi
Countering the attack, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala took a little effort to play with the minister's name.
September 20, 2018 -
Rafale Minister must resign: Rahul Gandhi attacks Sitharaman over jet deal
The Congress also accused the PM of violating the mandatory ‘Defence Procurement Procedure’ while announcing the Rafale deal on 10 April 2015.
September 20, 2018 -
Home-made setback?
The much-vaunted, and very desirable, “make in India” in defence production effort could be running into trouble from a little-expected quarter ~ pricing. The defence ministry has just set up an expert costing committee to go into Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd seeking Rs 463 crore for each of 83 Tejas Mark 1A Light Combat Aircraft whose …
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July 2, 2018 -
Boeing to manufacture F/A-18 with HAL, MDS in India
Aerospace major Boeing on Thursday announced a partnership with Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture its carrier and land-based F/A-18 Super Hornet multi-role fighter aircraft in India. The future production with Indian partners will involve maximising indigenous content and produce the F/A-18 in India for its armed forces, the firm said. …
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April 12, 2018 -
HAL public issue debuts to divest 10% equity stake
State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s (HAL) initial public offering (IPO) opened on Friday with an aim to divest 10.2 per cent of its equity holding to raise about Rs 1,400 crore, said an official. “Our IPO is an offer-for-sale to divest the government’s 10.2 per cent equity stake. The 5-day offer closes on March 20,” a …
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March 16, 2018 -
No JVA between HAL, Dassault for Rafale: Govt
The government on Monday denied any joint venture agreement (JVA) had been signed between public sector defence firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Dassault Aviation under the MMRCA deal for 126 Rafale fighter jets from France. It also denied that the old deal cost India $10.2 billion, stating that it was never finalised. In a …
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March 12, 2018 -
Fighters in the sky
One is convinced that as a citizen, like millions of our countrymen, we have virtually reached a stage of “now or never” so far as indigenous production of fighter aircraft is concerned. It is one’s firm belief that the first, foremost, primary objective towards Mission Indigenisation revolves around the capability and capacity or the “power” …
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November 30, 2017 -
Government approves sale of 10% stake in HAL
The government has approved the sale of 10 per cent stake in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a defence Public Sector Undertaking, it was announced here on Sunday. As part of the procedure, HAL had initiated the process of initial public offering with the filing of the Draft Red Herrring Prospectus (DRHP) on September 29 with …
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October 1, 2017 -
Ominous turbulence
Hope of India’s defence industry taking a short-cut to advanced technologies using the SP (strategic partner) formulation when entering into joint-ventures with reputed American producers could have run into trouble. Even as they pledge support to the government’s “make in India” effort, the US-India Business Council has articulated reservations of American firms in parting with …
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September 25, 2017 -
HAL to supply 41 Advanced Light Helicopters to Indian armed forces
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Rs 6,100 crore contract to supply 41 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) to the Indian Army and one to the Navy, an official statement said on Monday. “The latest order reflects the trust in HAL’s capabilities and gives an impetus to the Make In India campaign,” HAL Chairman and …
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September 4, 2017 -
Rolls-Royce opens defence engineering centre at Bengaluru
British engine major Rolls-Royce on Thursday opened a defence Service Delivery Centre (SDC) to offer localised engineering support to Indian forces, said a company statement. According to the statement, the SDC will offer localised engineering support to improve frontline capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy (IN) aircraft, and of the …
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April 20, 2017 -
Defence Ministry to launch innovation organisation
Defence Innovation Organistaion (DIO) is to be launched as a non-profit company later this month to foster technology development and innovative products with commercial potential for the defence sector, informed sources said. The company is being formed by defence electronics major Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and defence aviation major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Defence …
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April 8, 2017