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HAL Bullish on Future Prospects

Our Bureau - : Feb 15, 2023 - : 4:21 am

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is well placed for the future with Rupees 840 billion worth of existing orders and a pipeline of Rupees 500 billion, HAL Chairman and Managing Director C B Ananthakrishnan said during a press conference held at Aero India.

HAL is eyeing fighter exports for its Tejas light fighter in Malaysia, Argentina and Egypt. HAL is one of the two shortlisted contenders for the Malaysian Fighter Lead in Trainer – Light Combat Aircraft (FLIT – LCA) tender for 18 aircraft. Ananthakrishnan said Argentina had a requirement for 15 aircraft, while the Egyptian requirement could be for up to 20 aircraft. The Philippines is also eyeing the purchase of six Dhruv utility helicopters.

Ananthakrishnan said HAL is working towards delivering the first Tejas Mk-1A in February 2024 and added that the roll-out of the LCA Mk2 is planned for December 2024.

The company has a wide range of aircraft and helicopter programmes underway. Presently it is involved in the manufacture of indigenous platforms such as the Tejas Mk-1A, HTT-40 basic trainer, HJT-36 intermediate jet trainer, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). HAL is also undertaking the maintenance of the air force’s Jaguar and Mirage 2000 aircraft, in addition to maintaining these types and others such as the SU-30 MKI and Hawk Mk132.

It is also involved in the license production of Dornier Do-228 light transports and Cheetah helicopters. Future projects include the upcoming LCA Mk2, Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), Twin-Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), recently unveiled Hindustan Lead-In Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42) concept, Hawk-i advanced trainer, Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH)

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