• Defence Notes

  From Yerevan to Yangon Su-30SM is in global demand

  7th February 2019

  Armenia has emerged as the latest customer for the Russian-made Su-30SM heavyweight fighter. This was officially confirmed on 5 February by the Armenian MoD. A …

• Defence Helicopter

  HAL’s LCH completes weapon trials

  22nd January 2019

  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL's) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) has successfully carried out air-to-air missile firing on a moving aerial target at a test range in …

• Training

  ADECS 2019: HATSOFF anticipates more Indian military pilot training

  28th January 2019

  Training both military and civilian helicopter pilots, the Helicopter Academy for Training by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF) facility in Bangalore is the only one of …

• Defence Helicopter

  HAL’s LUH clears 6km altitude flight

  12th December 2018

  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has achieved a milestone of flying at an altitude of 6km in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the company announced on …

• Training

  HTT 40 enters spin testing phase

  15th November 2018

  Hindustan Aeronautics’ (HAL's) HTT 40 basic trainer aircraft has begun its spin test phase by successfully entering into a two turn spin and subsequently recovering …

• Military Logistics

  Naval support ships forge ahead in Asia-Pacific

  18th October 2018

  There is considerable activity around Asia-Pacific in terms of building new support ships and tankers as navies enhance their ability to support their fleets farther …

• Naval Warfare

  Indo Defence 2018: HAL to upgrade Indian Coast Guard Dorniers

  31st October 2018

  India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the green light for a mid-life upgrade of 17 of the country’s Dornier 228 twin-turboprop utility aircraft, following …

• Naval Warfare

  Indian Navy orders diving support vessels

  2nd October 2018

  The Indian Navy has awarded a contract to Hindustan Shipyard, Vishakhapatnam, for the construction of two diving support vessels (DSV) to support the navy’s submarine …

• Defence Helicopter

  Busy times ahead for Indian Navy test squadron

  24th September 2018

  The Naval Flight Test Squadron (NFTS) of the Indian Navy (IN) celebrated its first anniversary with a seminar on 20 September, and the Goa-based squadron …

• Defence Notes

  France fears damage after Hollande fans controversy over India arms deal

  25th September 2018

  The French government said on 23 September that it feared damage to its relations with India after former President Francois Hollande stirred controversy about a …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  HAL demonstrates 10kg UAV

  8th August 2018

  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully demonstrated the flight of a new 10kg rotary wing UAV (RUAV), the company announced on 3 August. The flight …

• Military Logistics

  India delivers Do-228 aircraft to Seychelles

  29th June 2018

  The Indian government has handed over a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Do-228 aircraft to the Seychelles, HAL announced on 26 June. The aircraft will enhance the …

• Defence Helicopter

  India issues Ka-226T RfP, scorns competitive process

  18th May 2018

  India’s MoD issued an RfP earlier in May for the 200 Kamov Ka-226T helicopters that it plans to buy to replace geriatric light utility platforms …

• Land Warfare

  DefExpo 2018: Mahindra pursues diversity with four MoUs

  15th April 2018

  Mahindra Defence and Aeronautics announced four separate MoUs during DefExpo 2018, ranging from naval UAVs to amphibian aircraft to fast jets. Illustrating the company’s diverse …

• Military Logistics

  SARAS PT1N completes second test flight

  27th February 2018

  India’s light transport aircraft SARAS PT1N has successfully completed its second test flight, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 20 February. The aircraft …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Fleet Support Vessels (FSVs) (1-5) [India]

  Programme Background Requirements The IN has so far operated without FSVs. The new vessels are intended to provide repair facilities plus deliver essentials like fuel, ammunition ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Basic Trainer Aircraft - India Follow-On

  India is expected to purchase additional 36 trainer aircraft to meet the requirement of Indian Air Force (IAF) from 2026. With prototypes ready and certification to ...

• Data links

  Data links | Basic Trainer Aircraft - India Follow-On

  India is expected to purchase additional 36 trainer aircraft to meet the requirement of Indian Air Force (IAF) from 2026. With prototypes ready and certification to ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Basic Trainer Aircraft - India Follow-On

  India is expected to purchase additional 36 trainer aircraft to meet the requirement of Indian Air Force (IAF) from 2026. With prototypes ready and certification to ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Basic Trainer Aircraft - India Follow-On

  India is expected to purchase additional 36 trainer aircraft to meet the requirement of Indian Air Force (IAF) from 2026. With prototypes ready and certification to ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Basic Trainer Aircraft - India Follow-On

  India is expected to purchase additional 36 trainer aircraft to meet the requirement of Indian Air Force (IAF) from 2026. With prototypes ready and certification to ...

• Maritime patrol

  Dornier 228 MPA - India

  Programme Background In October 2014, the Defence Acquisition Council of India approved RS.1850 core ($302 million) for the purchase of 12 Dornier 288 maritime surveillance ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | SU-30MKI [India]

  In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...

• Data links

  Data links | SU-30MKI [India]

  In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | SU-30MKI [India]

  In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | SU-30MKI [India]

  In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | SU-30MKI [India]

  In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  Dhruv ALH Mk III (India)

  Programme Background In August 2017, India agreed to procure 41 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) from HAL out of which 22 were the ALH MK-III model ...

• Military helicopters - maritime

  Naval Utility Helicopters (India)

  Programme Background The program will witness the formation of a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and another local or foreign manufacturer. In June ...

• Fighter - multirole

  SU-30MKI [India]

  Programme Background The Indian Ministry of Defense signed a contract with the state-owned enterprise Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for twelve new SU-30MKI fighter jets. The SU-30MKI ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Guided munitions

  SmartGlider Light

  The SmartGlider Light is a precision-guided air-to-ground munition developed by MBDA, designed to enhance the strike capabilities of modern combat aircraft. MBDA anticipates that the ...

• Guided munitions

  SmartGlider Heavy

  The SmartGlider Heavy is an advanced air-to-ground precision-guided munition developed by MBDA to address the challenges posed by modern anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) environments. The ...

• Trainer

  HLFT-42

  At Aero India 2023, HAL unveiled a full-scale model of the tandem-seat single-engine Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer-42 (HLFT-42) it is developing for the Indian Air ...

• Trainer

  HTT-40

  The Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) is a basic trainer aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics to meet the training requirements of the Indian Air Force. The HTT-40 ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines

  TPE331-10 turboprop

  The Honeywell (formerly Garrett) TPE331 turboprop engine was originally certified in 1965 and has resulted in 18 variants and 103 configurations including the TPE331-10 which ...

• Trainer

  HJT-36 Sitara

  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) designed and developed the subsonic HJT-36 Sitara single-engine aircraft to meet the requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  Dhruv

  The Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) is a twin-engine, light helicopter designed to meet the requirements of the Indian Armed Forces. Having initially entered service ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  IMRH / DBMRH

  The 13-tonne Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and its naval version, the Deck Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH), is being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Armed ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  Archer

  The Archer is a short-range UAV being developed for India by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).  Based on the Rustom I and inspired by Bayrakar's ...

• Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers

  Tarang

  The Tarang family of Radar Warning Receivers (RWRs) was developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation and manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited. The Tarang ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing

  Abhimanyu

  The Abhimanyu is a concept UAV from NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT). Its development has been partly funded by the Indian MoD's Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative. ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  Mayavi

  Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and the Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) have bilaterally developed the Mayavi Integrated Self-Protection System (ISPS) which equips the Indian Air ...

• Military helicopters - light/training

  Chetak

  The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chetak was the last version of the Alouette III (which first flew in February 1959) to remain in production. More ...

• Transport

  Il-276

  The Ilyushin Il-276 began life as the Multipurpose Transport Aircraft and a joint international project between United Aircraft Corporation and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, but the Indian company ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines

  TPE331

  Manufactured by Honeywell Aerospace, the TPE331 is a family of turboprop engines developing between 715 and 1,645shp. In production since the 1950s, modern variants of ...