LCA Tejas fleet likely to resume flying by next week, says HAL ChairmanThe Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fleet is expected to resume flying by Wednesday after being grounded for some time following a crash ...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- After 1,000 Russian jets, plant turns indigenous: HAL's Nashik MiG-Sukhoi plant to build LCA Tejas now
Nashik's combat aircraft complex, once dedicated to assembling Soviet designs, is embracing a new era by producing homegrown fighter jets. ...
16 Oct, 2025, 11.20 PM IST
Boeing/Saab in talks with BAE on UK jet trainer bid, sources sayBoeing and Saab may collaborate with BAE Systems to replace Britain's Hawk trainer. The UK aims to replace its Hawk fleet. Demand for milit...
29 Jul, 2025, 09.11 PM IST
Russian-made combat trainer aircraft joins Iran's Air ForceIranian drones have been a key element of Russia's continued war on Ukraine. Tehran has offered a series of contradictory explanations abou...
02 Sep, 2023, 06.41 PM IST
First series production LCA Tejas trainer carries out first flight"As a major milestone in the LCA Tejas Program, the first ever series production standard LCA Trainer (LT 5201) manufactured by HAL took to...
06 Apr, 2023, 11.43 AM IST
Aero India: HAL to display scale model of 'Next Gen Supersonic Trainer' for first timeAs part of the five-day aerospace and defence show at the Air Force Station Yelahanka, the Bengaluru-headquartered company will display 'Aa...
12 Feb, 2023, 03.14 PM IST
HAL to showcase 'Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight' at Aero India-2021The 'Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight' consisting HAL products such as LCA trainer (LIFT Trainer), HTT-40, IJT, Advanced Hawk Mk 132 and Civil...
29 Jan, 2021, 03.27 PM IST
In ode to former IAF Chief BS Dhanoa, Rafale jets to have tail numbers with BS initialsSix Rafale trainer aircraft will carry RB series tail numbers which stand for Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, the current Chief of Air Sta...
08 Dec, 2019, 08.59 PM IST
MoD to place Rs 3,500-crore order for New Hawk advanced jet trainerSources in the Def Min told ET that Hawk deal, which had been stuck for several months on pricing issues, is now moving forward with HAL ex...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.12 PM IST
India’s first-ever women fighter pilots gear up for solo MiG-21 flightsFlying jets solo does not mean they promptly turn into fullfledged fighter pilots, capable of handling the intricacies of high-voltage comb...
23 Jan, 2018, 10.57 AM IST
HAL signs MoU with government; aims at Rs 17,900 crore revenue for 2017-18The company has also laid specific emphasis on capacity building, modernisation and solar power plants, aiming to achieve capital expenditu...
12 Jul, 2017, 02.25 PM IST
China deploys supersonic trainer aircraft for pilot trainingThe aircraft has been developed and manufactured by Guizhou Aviation Industry Group, a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corp of China.
28 Oct, 2015, 04.21 PM IST
Final version of Tejas PV6, 2-seater trainer takes to sky in maiden flightThe Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Programme is the biggest project that Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on.
09 Nov, 2014, 12.30 AM IST
- Indian Air Force to reinforce pilot training
The IAF will kick off a major upgrade in its entire training programme for rookie pilots who go on to fly expensive fighter jets, transport...
18 Jun, 2012, 12.29 PM IST
- IAF facing critical shortages of trainer aircraft and simulators: Par panel told
The Indian Air Force is facing "critical deficiency" of trainer aircraft and simulators.
15 Apr, 2012, 04.57 PM IST
- Decks cleared for Rs 5000 crore IAF deal for missiles, trainer jets
Defence ministry sources say the two deals have now been "sent" to the Cabinet Committee on Security for the "final nod" after "clarifying ...
21 Nov, 2011, 09.06 AM IST
- Soon, Rs 2,900 crore deal for acquiring 75 Swiss Pilatus PC-7 turbo basic trainers jets
India is swiftly moving towards inking another major deal for training aircraft to teach rookie pilots the intricacies of combat flying bef...
17 Sep, 2011, 09.43 AM IST