HAL hands over LCA FOC trainers, HTT-40 to IAF, 4 Dhruv-NG choppers to Pawan Hans
HAL successfully delivered two LCA Tejas twin-seater trainers to the Indian Air Force, along with the first HTT-40 basic trainer, dubbed Ankur. Additionally, four Dhruv Next Generation helicopters were handed over to Pawan Hans Limited. These significant deliveries mark the initiation of a new phase in HAL's contract obligations, showcasing India's ongoing strides in indigenous defence…
On Friday, HAL delivered two LCA Tejas twin-seater trainers in final operational clearance (FOC) configuration and the first HTT-40 basic trainer to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This marks the completion of twin-seater deliveries under the FOC contract. Also, four Dhruv Next Generation (Dhruv-NG) helicopters were handed over to Pawan Hans Limited.
The LCA FOC Trainer is designed to support IAF's Tejas training requirements, while the HTT-40, or "Ankur," will begin the deliveries under its respective contract. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu attended the handing-over ceremony.
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