Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
India Accelerates Procurement of Advanced Heron MK-II Drones with Indigenous Manufacturing Plans Following Operation Sindoor
Dec 02, 2025 12:18 pm CST
India has initiated procurement of additional Israeli Heron MK-II drones under emergency provisions following Operation Sindoor, with plans to manufacture these advanced UAVs domestically through partnerships with HAL and Elcom. These medium-altitude long-endurance drones, featuring 45-hour endurance and SATCOM capabilities, will enhance surveillance along borders with China and Pakistan while supporting India's defense indigenization goals.
Tragic Tejas Fighter Jet Crash at Dubai Air Show Witnessed by Spectators: Complete Incident Details
Nov 22, 2025 03:56 pm CST
A detailed account of the Indian Air Force's Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air Show that claimed the life of Wing Commander Namansh Syal. Eyewitness Abu Bakr describes how the indigenous aircraft failed to recover from a low-altitude maneuver, marking the second Tejas crash in less than two years and prompting an official inquiry into the cause of the accident.
Tragedy at Dubai Air Show: Wing Commander Namansh Syal's Life and Legacy Following Fatal Tejas Crash
Nov 22, 2025 11:37 am CST
Wing Commander Namansh Syal, a 34-year-old Indian Air Force pilot from Himachal Pradesh, lost his life when his Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show. This article details his background, family legacy of military service, and the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident that claimed the life of this decorated IAF officer.
GE Aerospace Delivers Critical F404-IN20 Engine for India's Tejas MK-1A Fighter Program
Oct 02, 2025 02:53 am CST
GE Aerospace has supplied another F404-IN20 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for India's Tejas light combat aircraft program, advancing the Rs 48,000-crore procurement of 83 Tejas Mk-1A jets for the Indian Air Force. This delivery supports India's efforts to strengthen its fighter squadron capacity, which currently stands at 31 against the sanctioned strength of 42.
India's AMCA: Seven Companies Compete to Develop Indigenous 5th-Generation Stealth Fighter
Oct 01, 2025 02:15 pm CST
India moves closer to joining the exclusive club of nations with fifth-generation fighter aircraft as seven major Indian companies bid to partner with DRDO for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project. This Rs 2 lakh crore initiative aims to produce over 125 stealth fighters featuring advanced technology comparable to the American F-22 and F-35. The project represents a significant milestone in India's military modernization efforts and push for indigenous defense manufacturing.