‘Moving towards aatmanirbharta’: Rajnath Singh as HAL delivers Tejas, Dhruv NG — All about these indigenous aircraft
These platforms reflect the depth of capability that HAL has built over the years and the strength of the indigenous aerospace ecosystem that supports them, HAL CMD Ravi K said.
India is progressing steadily towards self-reliance in defense, as the nation manufactures state-of-the-art equipment domestically, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Indian Air Force and Pawan Hans Limited received a new fleet of advanced indigenous aircraft from state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday.
The handover ceremony witnessed the delivery of two LCA FOC Trainer aircraft, three HTT-40 Basic Trainer aircraft, and four Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters. These platforms symbolize HAL's capabilities across military aviation, civil rotary-wing aviation, and pilot training, highlighting the depth of the indigenous aerospace ecosystem.
HAL CMD Ravi K emphasized the significance of the handover, stating that it demonstrates HAL's ability to develop and deliver platforms for diverse civil and defense requirements. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu highlighted the certification and induction of the Dhruv NG into civil operations, marking an important milestone for India's indigenous civil aviation ecosystem.
He also quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing his vision for Indians to travel in Made-in-India civilian aircraft.
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